Jingle Jangle Comics #16 (1945)

In the bustling town of Birdville, Chauncey Chirp and his friends rally to support the unlikely candidate, Mr. Hoot Owl, in the mayoral election, fearing the smooth-talking Magnus Magpie is up to something shady. As Magpie showers the townsfolk with gifts and charm, Chauncey grows worried—especially when he overhears a mysterious whisper about the old hollow tree stump—and soon discovers the truth behind the campaign.

In a whimsical twist, Bingo and Glum journey to Fairytale Land after a shooting star transports them there, where they’re tasked by King Arthur to retrieve his stolen sword, Excalibur, from the evil Queen Morgan. Along the way, they brave the Forest of the Raging Dragons, earn the Magic Ring from the Lady of the Lake, and face cunning traps—all before confronting Morgan in her castle.

In a whimsical tale from *Jingle Jangle Comics #16*, the Sea-Seasoned Sea-Cook sets off on a madcap chase after the Royal Butler steals the King’s prized flapdoodle pudding and jeweled spoon, leading to a series of zany misadventures involving a runaway balloon, a steam-heated rowboat, and a mysterious island. Along the way, a surprisingly heroic little pancake plays a key role in the unfolding chaos, all while the King remains blissfully unaware of the kitchen commotion.

In this whimsical 1945 Jingle Jangle Comics tale, curious young Hortense stumbles into Looking-Glass Land and finds herself at the Mad Hatter’s chaotic tea party, where she meets Alice and encounters the Red Queen’s tantrums and the March Hare’s nonsense. As she navigates the topsy-turvy world—growing small, shrinking again, and meeting Humpty Dumpty—Hortense’s wild imagination leads her through a series of absurd adventures before she’s finally steered toward a surprising encounter.