Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #2 [388]
In "The Champ at Camp [Chapter Two]," Ricky’s day takes a turn when he treats everyone to sodas with his hard-earned cash, only to run into Chuck driving a flashy new convertible. Left alone with the car for a moment, Ricky heads into a newsstand—leaving the keys behind—while Boots and Spider eye the vehicle with mischief in mind. As Ricky returns home, his hopes are dashed by a letter that says he’s been fired. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Fran Matera, this chapter captures a quiet moment of tension and consequence, with the cover by Fran Matera perfectly framing the story’s small but pivotal scene.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Ricky treats everyone to a soda with the money he earned from his construction job. When he leaves, he runs into Chuck who is driving a new convertible. He stops in front of a newsstand where Boots and Spider are hanging out and goes in to pick up a magazine, leaving the keys in the car. Boots walks over to the car, but Spider signals him that a cop is walking the beat. They plan on stealing the car next time. Chuck tells Ricky that the principal will take him back if he does it Monday. When Ricky gets home, he finds a letter saying he's been fired.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).