Fritzi Ritz (1948) comic books

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and others. Not numbered; "Special Fall Issue." The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi wants to go see a show like the "Zigzag Follies," but her boyfriend Phil's idea of a "show" is a day at the zoo. Fritzi describes her contentious relationship with Phil Fumble to a friend, in a strip that includes the 1930s comic-strip version of "good girl" art. Phil comes to the Western-themed costume party dressed as a cactus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Bernard Dibble and Ernest Hix. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Roadside signs distract Fritzi from her diet, in a story featuring Fritzi driving a classic 1940s roadster. Phil uses Fritzi's mirror to ogle women on the beach, in a strip that includes some 1940s comic-strip "good girl" art. In a multi-page story by "Fritzi" ghost artist Bernard Dibble, Bill Bumlin chases a runaway lottery ticket. Plus the Ripley-like Strange As It Seems by Ernest Hix. Fritzi Ritz; Bill Bumlin; Strange As It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Bernard Dibble. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. A man-on-the-street radio interview causes conflict for Phil and Fritzi. Fritzi spies a good-looking, pipe-smoking guest at the neighboring hotel, in a strip that includes some 1940s comic-strip "good girl" art. In a multi-page story by "Fritzi" ghost artist Bernard Dibble, Mr. Biltybux thinks he's too old. But Bombo lifts his spirits by taking him dancing, where the gals ask if they want to "grab a wing" and "lay some leather." Fritzi Ritz; El Bombo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Bernard Dibble. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi realizes that her new dress literally blends into the upholstery. Phil Fumble dozes off on the campus of a "girl's college," in a strip that includes some 1940s comic-strip "good girl" art. In a multi-page story by "Fritzi" ghost artist Bernard Dibble, The Pied Piper returns to help Bill Bumlin get rid of the "rats" in the city political machine. Fritzi Ritz; Bill Bumlin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil gets a sky-writer to super-size his Valentine to Fritzi. Phil's dinner is distracted by a floor show of brightly arrayed dancing girls, in a strip that includes some 1940s comic-strip "good girl" art. Finding a fortune in foreign currency he stashed away, "Bathless" Groggins returns to Boomistan. But the Boomistanians have been waiting for him, in an Abbie an' Slats story with nice art by Raeburn van Buren. Fritzi Ritz; Abbie an' Slats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil and Fritzi each prepare for a date in their own ways, in a strip that includes a Fritzi lingerie panel! Fritzi tires of Phil's wandering eye, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's ability to draw beautiful women. His skill at women's fashions is likewise highlighted in a couple of strips satirizing women's hat styles of the 1930s. Plus Abbie an' Slats strips by Raeburn van Buren. Fritzi Ritz; Abbie an' Slats. Title changes to United Comics (1940/1950) with issue #8, and resumes under this title with issue #27. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Russell Patterson, Elizabeth Woodward, and Raeburn van Buren. NOTE: For issues #8-26 see United Comics (1940/1950). The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil's housecleaning efforts are compromised by a 1950s habit of watching TV in the dark. Phil and Fritzi have misadventures while trying to ski down a mountain in deep snow. Phil bets Fritzi that he can survive in the wilderness for a week without food or supplies. One of the backup strips is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fourth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. (In one strip, Charlie Brown appears to have "hair.") Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Mamie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Russell Patterson, Elizabeth Woodward, and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi's first customer at the charity kissing booth is the last one she expects. Phil is mistaken for a bank robber who looks exactly like him. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fourth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Plus an Abbie an' Slats strip with great art by Raeburn van Buren. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Mamie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Russell Patterson, Henning Dahl Mikkelsen, Elizabeth Woodward, and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil wants to capture a rare butterfly for the reward, but it leads him and Fritzi on a merry chase. Phil and Fritzi get stranded on an artificial island that's drifting out to sea. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fourth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include pantomime strip Ferd'nand and comedy adventure Abbie an' Slats. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Ferd'nand; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Mamie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Russell Patterson, Rudolph Dirks, Elizabeth Woodward, and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil and Fritzi's boring dude-ranch vacation becomes a breathless chase after Phil accidentally lassos a moose. New in town, Sue Groggins of Abbie an' Slats ill-advisedly takes a ride from notorious lecher "Gropeworth Snootingham." One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fourth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include the Katzenjammer Kids and Russell Patterson's Mamie. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; The Captain and the Kids; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Mamie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Rudolph Dirks, Russell Patterson, Elizabeth Woodward, and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi wants Phil to be the target for a game of "William Tell." After Phil insults hypnotist Professor Svengoo, Svengoo makes Phil think he's a goldfish. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fourth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include golf strip Divot Diggers and comedy adventure Abbie an' Slats. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Divot Diggers; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Mamie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Al Capp, Russell Patterson, Elizabeth Woodward, and Elsie Hix. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi and Phil are caught in a comedy of errors after making a fish-vendor spill his catch. Phil chases a stolen guitar that no one wants him to catch. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fifth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include Al Capp's Li'l Abner, Russell Patterson's Mamie, and the Ripley-like Strange As It Seems. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Li'l Abner; Stamp Tips; Mamie; Strange as It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Al Capp, Russell Patterson, Elizabeth Woodward, and Elsie Hix. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi and Phil are mystified after a strange figure hands Fritzi a package and runs away. Fritzi tries to clean up after the neighbor kid fills her yard with paper airplanes. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its fifth year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include Al Capp's Li'l Abner and the Ripley-like Strange As It Seems by Elsie Hix. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Li'l Abner; Stamp Tips; Strange as It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Al Capp. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil is hired for a modeling gig, but accidentally gets doused in green dye just before the job starts. Phil's next job is selling good-luck charms, but that just leads to one accident after another. Backup strips include Al Capp's Li'l Abner. Fritzi Ritz; Li'l Abner: Romance Calls!; Stamp Tips. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Russell Patterson, Bob Greene and Al Capp. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil convinces Fritzi to barge into a screen-test audition, but they didn't know it's for dogs, not people. Phil's magician neighbor arranges some surprises for Phil's important dinner with the boss. Li'l Abner deals with the arrival of the Wolf-Gal. Backup strips include Russell Patterson's Mamie. Fritzi Ritz; Mamie; Li'l Abner: Romance Calls!; Stamp Tips; Hobbies For All: Photography. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Russell Patterson, Elsie Hix and Al Capp. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil and Fritzi enter a landscape-painting contest, starting a comical chain of events that ends with Fritzi riding a painted cow to the gallery. Fritzi gets Phil to act as a human windshield wiper. Backup strips include Russell Patterson's Mamie and the Ripley-like Strange As It Seems by Elsie Hix. Fritzi Ritz; Mamie; Li'l Abner; Stamp Tips; Strange as It Seems; Hobbies For All. Final issue published by United Features. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Leonard Sansone and Gus Arriola. St. John takes over publishing from United Features. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Coming back from a fishing trip, Phil and Fritzi realize they shouldn't have walked through the aquarium. Bingo the Monkey Doodle Boy wins an actual white elephant, leading to the question: what does one do with an elephant? One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts; several early daily strips are presented in full color. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie, and Gus Arriola's Little Coronado. Blind Date Blues; Fritzi Ritz; Little Coronado; Willie; Peanuts; Bingo, the Monkey Doodle Boy: White Elephant. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil finds a way to keep Fritzi's cat from leaving the yard. A strangely prescient strip has Fritzi wearing a face mask (with lipstick). Lucy assumes the worst when she finds a love poem in Wally's schoolbook. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts; several early strips are presented, going back to when Lucy was a wide-eyed toddler. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. Picture Charades; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Lucy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, George Jahns, Elsie Hix and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi wants Phil to help advertise the charity bazaar, but he wants to watch the game, so he figures out a way to do both. Phil comes to the Western-themed costume party dressed as a cactus. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, including his first Sunday baseball strip. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie, and the Ripley-like Strange As It Seems by Elsie Hix. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Strange as it Seems; Willie; Peanuts; Little Ike: The Case of the Missing Peanuts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. The first issue to feature Fritzi's niece Nancy, the future star of the strip, on the cover. (Nancy would appear on every cover thereafter.) Phil anticipates Calvin when he makes a "modern art" snowman. Several strips feature Bushmiller's talent for simple "good girl" art and contemporary fashion. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil and Fritzi each wonder if the other is being faithful to them during vacation travel. Fritzi's niece Nancy, future star of the strip, gets into misadventures. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil and Fritzi watch a newsreel that has a little more "good girl art" than Fritzi is comfortable with. Phil is such a tightwad, he'd rather wade through a stream than pay a bridge toll. Fritzi's niece Nancy, future star of the strip, gets into misadventures. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil and Fritzi have a picnic on a farmer's land, and return home to find the farmer picnicking on her front lawn. Phil uses monster-movie posters to keep crows out of the garden. Fritzi's niece Nancy, future star of the strip, gets into misadventures. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil sends Fritzi an illegible hand-written letter, so Fritzi responds in kind. Fritzi's niece Nancy, future star of the strip, discovers that medicine makes good furniture polish. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, from back when Lucy was still a wide-eyed toddler, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi meets her exact double, but it's Phil who's beside himself. Fritzi tries to get Nancy to pick up her things. Fritzi checks into a hotel where everything is big, except the room. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil takes in the bathing beauties at the beach, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Fritzi wants to go to a "modern" restaurant, in a strip that likewise showcases Bushmiller's design talent. Fritzi's new perfume leaves something to be desired. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi discovers that her favorite restful vacation spot is now the center of an amusement park. Fritzi's dress shrinks in the rain, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Phil uses every trick he can think of to get a waiter's attention. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. St. John takes over publishing from United Features. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil beats up three would-be muggers, but he can't get Fritzi to believe him. Fritzi gets Phil to help her rearrange furniture. While feeding the birds, Fritzi meets a wealthy philanthropist who looks exactly like the Monopoly man. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi envisions Phil if he were tall and handsome. Phil gets jealous when Fritzi and all the other girls are crushing on singer Jack Sonata. Fritzi poses for a "bathing beauty" contest, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi dreams that she's inherited a million dollars. Phil gets tired of hearing about the scandal-ridden lives of his favorite movie stars. Phil is flummoxed by Fritzi's initiation ritual for her new club. Fritzi is put off by the new fashion of women wearing pants instead of skirts. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Mik, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi and Phil get lost in the museum. Phil goes on a resort vacation, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Phil isn't a good enough skater to make a figure 8, but he can make a figure 4. Plus pantomime strip Ferd'nand, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Ferd'nand; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Mik, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi chases a friend's expensive hat after it blows away. Fritzi leaves her car in the worst possible place during a snowstorm. Plus pantomime strip Ferd'nand, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Ferd'nand; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Mik, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil and Fritzi wait in line for a phone booth, in a story that shows the tech of its time. Nancy gets chased by a resourceful dog. Phil finds an outdated bargain for Fritzi's birthday, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Plus pantomime strip Ferd'nand, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Ferd'nand; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Mik, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil gets a look at Fritzi's glamorous life, as revealed in her diary. Fritzi thinks that Phil is shopping for her birthday, but he's actually working as a window dresser. Fritzi becomes an "attractive nuisance" at the beach, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Plus pantomime strip Ferd'nand, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Ferd'nand; Nancy. Final issue published by St. John. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Dell takes over publishing from St. John. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi gets her skis stuck on her feet, so she must ski everywhere, even to the buffet table. Then she accidentally puts on a ski instructor's jacket, and other skiers think her clumsy antics are advanced skiing lessons. Phil is forced to let the First Aid class practice on him, but passersby think he's been in an accident. Don't Follow the Leader; Worst Aid; Raising Dough; Hotel Joker; Big Business. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. A fly-by-night acting school convinces Phil that he can be a movie star. Fritzi's grocery cart gets away from her and rolls downhill, leading to a frantic chase across town. Phil and Fritzi go on a scavenger hunt, but police think they're vandals stealing city property. Plus a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. Footlight Fever; Dinner a la Cart; Scavenger Hunt; Night Patrol; Knit-Wits; Peanuts; Many Happy Returns. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi's had it with Phil's cheap ways. The ridiculously oversized sweater Fritzi knitted for Phil causes him one predicament after another. Fritzi's not having fun in the carnival Fun House. Plus a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. Fritzi Ritz; The Thrifty Spendthrift; Knit-Wit; Gift Rapped; Detective Daze; Peanuts; Talking Turkey. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.