Casper the Friendly Ghost (1949-1951 1st Series St. John) comic books
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Issue #1
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Stories and art by Oliver Towne and others. The first issue of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Also featuring the debuts of Herman the Mouse and the Ghostly Trio, and the origin of Baby Huey. Casper flunks out of ghost school because he doesn't like to scare people. Herman the Mouse torments his first cat-agonist, Butch the Cat, when Butch breaks up his mousey frat party. Baby Huey is big and dumb, but the neighborhood learns to love him after he accidentally sends Mr. Fox packing. Creepy Town Terror; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Herman; Monty the Mountain Sheep; Paddy the Leprechaun; Willie the Watch-Dog; Benny Beaver; Baby Huey; Spooky: Ghostly Guard. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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$5,150 Casper the Friendly Ghost #1 St. John Publication 1949 CGC 3.5 Golden Age Key! Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #2
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St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. This issue features the second-ever comics appearances of Casper and Baby Huey. Casper just want to make friends, but scares not only the birds out of the trees but the trees themselves, setting the pace for his long existence in comics. Casper goes underwater and meets Goldie the goldfish, who doesn't realize he's a ghost. He goes to the underwater carnival, but when his fishy friends are caught in a net, his ghostly nature comes in handy. The Fox tries to figure out how to eat Baby Huey, who is as indestructible as he is large. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Ghostly Boarding House; The Cat and the Crow; The Little Princess; Baby Huey. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
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St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Casper uses his ghostly powers to help Farmer MacDougall save his farm. Baby Huey's mama enters him in a beautiful baby contest, but he's a duck that only a mother can love. Casper meets Hansel and Gretel, and tries to prevent them from ending up in the witch's larder. Cricket; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Buzzy, the Crow; Baby Huey. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
$399.00
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St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Casper's Uncle Abernathy won't let him go to the ghost picnic because he thinks Casper is a "sissy." Baby Huey goes to nursery school. Buzzy the Crow takes action when a neighbor keeps a radio playing all night long. Nipper Plays It Smart; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Buzzy, the Crow; Baby Huey. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
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St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Tired of staying in chilly haunted houses, Casper decides to visit the warm Wild West. Casper decides he doesn't want to "live" in a gloomy old haunted house. Casper helps a boy win a fox hunt; luckily, the fox and the hounds stop to have tea time together. Tomboy Trouble; Casper the Friendly Ghost: The Disguise; Beautyfied. Final issue of the series; Numbering continues with Harvey Comics Hits (1951) #61, also considered Casper the Friendly Ghost #6. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
