Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #11 [457]

Feb 1969 · George A. Pflaum · [none]

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“Buttons' UFO Chapter One”

In "Buttons' UFO Chapter One," a lonely boy named Buttons finds adventure in an old bathtub set out for the dump—until it unexpectedly takes flight. Written and illustrated by Frank Borth, this whimsical 1969 tale follows Buttons as he climbs aboard the tub just as workmen load it onto a truck, hoping to pilot it away unnoticed. The cover by Frank Borth captures the moment with playful charm.

writer, artist, inker Frank Borth · cover Frank Borth

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Cast · 3 characters

Babe the blue ox Paul Bunyan Pecos Bill

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writer, artist, inker Frank Borth

cover pencils, inks Frank Borth

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Rejected by the other kids as too small for baseball, Buttons plays in an old bathtub that's been set out to go to the dump. As he pretends it's a flying spacecraft, the tub actually takes off. When workmen load it onto their truck in the morning Buttons climbs aboard, hoping to fly it off without their notice.

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