Fritzi Ritz (1948) comic books

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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. 36 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.