Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #15 [479]

In "Giant Chimneys in the Sky: Industrial Smokestacks Fight Air Pollution," Marvin Townsend crafts a clever, timely look at environmental concerns through a whimsical lens, all drawn, inked, and lettered by him with a distinct, expressive style. The story follows Ali, a young shopper racing home to beat rising prices, only to find the cost has climbed by the time he returns—just as a sign outside the supermarket warns. Tony Tallarico’s cover art captures the era’s playful tone with bold, dynamic lines, perfectly matching the issue’s blend of social observation and lighthearted storytelling.