Wilbur Comics #14

Sally’s brand-new sailboat becomes the center of a summer mishap when she and Red Wilson try to sail it—despite knowing nothing about the sea. With Wilbur claiming expertise, what starts as a simple outing quickly turns into a series of laughable blunders on the water.

When Red Wilson and Wilbur sneak a skeleton from Miss Gargle for a club initiation, things go hilariously awry—especially after they accidentally paint it and try to clean it up at Wilbur’s house. The chaos unfolds as Mr. Dripwaite, Eleanor Wilkin, and Mr. Wilkin find themselves tangled in the bone-filled mess, with no clear way to restore order.

Katy’s got a fancy date with Doctor Kildear, but her wardrobe’s causing a crisis—too many gowns, not enough confidence. K. O. Kelly, ever the mischievous matchmaker, stages a fake emergency to send the doctor packing, then bundles Katy and Sis off to a diner for some no-fuss fun.

In this classic 1947 humor tale from Wilbur Comics #14, Red Wilson finds himself on the receiving end of a prank when Wilbur, desperate for cash to buy a birthday gift for Linda, tries his hand at barbering. Things go hilariously awry when Red’s revenge takes a surprisingly literal turn—leaving Wilbur with a head-shaved surprise.

When Wilbur is summoned to the principal’s office for skipping homework, he spins a wild tale about training with the school’s boxing team—only to be sent straight to practice, where he’s matched against the undefeated champ, Bruiser. With Coach Canvasback watching and Miss Gargle’s sharp eye on the clock, Wilbur’s alibi is about to get a real workout.

Red Wilson and Miss Gargle find themselves caught in a classroom comedy when Red is reluctantly cast as the target in Wilbur’s Dramatic Club skit, where Wilbur plays William Tell. With Red armored and unimpressed, the afternoon turns into a series of increasingly absurd arrow-shooting attempts, all while Miss Gargle watches with growing disbelief.