Tip Top Comics #56

An anthology issue featuring multiple comic strips and characters. "Fritzi Ritz" by Bushmiller follows Fritzi as she encounters a train and a small child flagging a red flag near railroad tracks. "Phil Fumble" presents a judge's stand scene where Phil hopes a store will open, and complications arise regarding a loving cup award at a dance contest. "Jim Hardy" follows detective Hardy investigating the mysterious murder of "Clocker" Colk at the Rub-a-Dub Club, with Hardy interviewing suspects and receiving a fancy invitation while police work the case. "Little Mary Mixup" by Brinkerhoeff features Mary dealing with an oversized Christmas tree delivery to an apartment building, creating comic mishaps as the tree proves too large to fit through the elevator.