Walt Kelly's Pogo #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume in Hermes Press's comprehensive reprint series collects Walt Kelly's complete Pogo comic book stories from Dell Comics, featuring the beloved Okefenokee Swamp denizens in their satirical adventures. Spanning issues from the early 1950s, it includes the full run of Kelly's original comic book material, preserving the whimsical art and sharp political commentary that defined the series.
In "Near the wheat field at the edge of the wood...", Walt Kelly’s signature absurdity takes flight as Mose, masquerading as Pogo, spins a tale of golden treasure at the end of a rainbow—drawing in curious ears like Albert and Howland, who mistake rocket flares for a real arc. With Pogo and Churchy adding fireworks to the mix, the woods erupt in a riot of goblins and voodoo giants, all rendered in Kelly’s unmistakable, chaotic charm. The story, written, drawn, and inked by Kelly himself, features cover art by Kelly, capturing the same wild spirit in full color.
Near the wheat field at the edge of the wood, Peter Wheat is called to investigate a mysterious theft of honey, leading him and his allies—Beetle and Bombo Bee—on a trail that takes them through the tangled edges of the forest. With the help of Sammy Sweet and a clever trap, they confront the culprits behind the heist, setting the stage for a tense showdown.
When Albert Alligator and Pogo Possum ride to the rescue of Soft Shell, the young turtle, they’re not just chasing a rumor—they’re chasing a showdown. With Beauregard Bugleboy and Barnstable Bear as their steeds, the unlikely duo charges into a dusty standoff at Porkypine’s hidden hideout, where the real trouble is just beginning.
When Churchy Lafemme and Toadie Frog pull a fast one on Pogo Possum, stealing his lunch, the little possum finds an unlikely escape in a showboat cabaret act with Albert Alligator. As the night unfolds, Churchy reemerges in a surprising new role—pirate captain—turning the riverbank into a stage for mischief and music.
When Mose Muskrat pretends to be Pogo Possum and spins a tale about gold at the end of the rainbow, the whole swamp gets caught in a whirlwind of wild rumors. Albert Alligator and Howland Owl listen in, only to be convinced by a burst of rockets and flares that a real rainbow has appeared—just as goblins and voodoo giants start stirring in the chaos.
When Albert Alligator fakes illness to get a fresh cake from Pogo, the scheme spirals when Howland Owl and Churchy Lafemme dive in—only to find the sweet treat isn’t the real prize. What starts as a ploy for dessert quickly turns into a chaotic batter battle, with flour flying and laughter in full swing.
On a moonlit boatride, Albert Alligator and Pogo Possum drift off course, only to meet Howland Owl and Willow the Whips—another pair just as adrift. In the hushed dark, the four share uneasy whispers as their imaginations conjure shapes in the shadows.
Pogo Possum and Albert Aligator find themselves reluctantly babysitting Dee-licious, the young Rackety Coon, after a mischievous mix-up. To keep the little one entertained, the two end up staging a series of playful, offbeat Mother Goose rhymes—turning the swamp into a whimsical, chaotic stage.
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↩ Reprints Animal Comics #3 (1943), Four Color #105 (1946), Four Color #148 (1947), The Adventures of Peter Wheat #[2] (1948), Pogo Possum #1 (1949), Pogo Possum #2 (1950), Walt Kelly's Pogo #1 (2014)
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