Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) comic books 1944-1946

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), Tom Hickey, and Marjorie Barrows. Art by Hubbell R. McBride, Tom Hickey, Dan Gormley, Frank Thomas (credited as Bumblebrain), George Kerr, Vivie Risto, Justin Gruelle and Arthur Jameson. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Keeto the Jungle Boy is kidnapped by baboons. Homer Pigeon must get an important WWII military message past a vulture who works for the Axis. Spunky Spaniel decides he's a big dog, so he doesn't have to be afraid of hornets. Uncle Wiggily; Keeto the Jungle Boy; Muggins Mouse at the Seashore; The Beetle Battle of Bug Battalion; Chatter Learns a Lesson; Homer Pigeon; Merry Meadows; Spunky Spaniel: Spunky and the Hornets. 56 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis) and Marjorie Barrows. Art by Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, George Kerr, Dan Gormley, Tom Golden and August Lenox (credited as Augie). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Fido Flip-Flop tries to teach Uncle Wiggily how to do a flip. Joey, little brother to King Leo, joins up with some trouble-making baboons to get back at his brother, and soon he's in over his head. A monkey tries to subdue a football. Animal Antics; The Adventures of Uncle Wiggly; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Little Peter Penguin; Little Brother to the King; Muggins Mouse; Blackie: How to Outsmart a Wolf; Ginger; Colorgraph Valentine. 56 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis) and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Arthur Jameson, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Albert the Alligator has an altercation with Ol' Beaver. In another Kelly story, Bumbazine and Pogo make a cake for Albert's birthday, but it doesn't quite go as planned. The other animals wonder why Uncle Wiggily is putting wheels on his rowboat. Albert Gnaws a Thing or Two Too!; Uncle Wiggily; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Palomino, The Orphan Canary; Blackie; Pogo; Animal Antics. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Arthur Jameson, Arthur Nugent, Dan Gormley and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Albert the Alligator challenges a moose to a duel. In another Kelly story, monkeys try to wake up an elephant. Hector and his family go on a picnic, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Elephunnies; Monkey Biz; Uncle Wiggily; Blackie: How to Outsmart a Wolf; Pogo: Ol Albert Is Really a Deer; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Buzzy; Lion Dog. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Otto Feuer, George Kerr, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Albert the Alligator is accused of eating Dee-lish-us Rackety Coon, but he sets out to prove the real culprit is an escaped circus tiger. In another Kelly story, a monkey catches a ride on an elephant train. Mrs. Henpeck's brother Rupert comes to visit, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Adorable cover by Kelly. Why the Butterfly Has Beautiful Wings; Uncle Wiggly; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Albert Holds That Tigah; Blackie; Cilly Goose; Raggedy Animals: Lion Trouble; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Otto Feuer, George Kerr, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, the other animals try to trick Albert the Alligator with a help wanted ad from a suitcase factory, but luckily for him, Albert can't read. In another Kelly story, a bug finds refuge from a hungry bird in an elephant's trunk. Bertha Henpeck becomes the world's heavyweight wrestling champ, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Runaway Reddy; Uncle Wiggly; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Albert the Alligator; Cilly Goose; Blackie; Raggedy Animals; The Winning Bounce; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Otto Feuer, George Kerr, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Albert tricks the alligator children and eats the presents that Pogo and Bumbazine hid in his house. This story marks the final appearance of Bumbazine, the sole human character in the Pogo stories. In another Kelly story, an elephant and a monkey go to the beach. Hector loses the house in a poker game, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Charming cover by Kelly. Alberts Picnic; Uncle Wiggly; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Ol Albert Decides Yuletide and Time Waits for No Gator; Cilly Goose; Blackie; Raggedy Animals; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Otto Feuer, George Kerr, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, a fish story keeps growing until Pogo and Albert are hunting for whale in the pond. In another Kelly story, a monkey turns the elephant's trunk into a scary puppet. Hector fakes his own death to get back at his wife, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Bucky Horse; Uncle Wiggily; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Blackie; Albert the Whaler; Cilly Goose; Raggedy Animals; Elephunnies; Friend in Need. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis) and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, George Kerr, and Morris Gollub. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, the animals fear a flood and build an ark in the swamp. In another Kelly story, a monkey finds a geologist's abandoned tools, but he's no scientist. The Wolf disguises himself as Santa Claus to lure the sheep into his sack, but Blackie isn't fooled. The Prison of Ice; Uncle Wiggly; Blackie; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Albert and the Noah Count Ark; Elephunnies; Cilly Goose; Raggedy Animals. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis) and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, and George Kerr. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, flim-flam man Dr. Legerdemain Z. Presto tries to sell Pogo some of his magical elixir. In another Kelly story, a mouse scares two elephants, and they tie their trunks into a knot trying to get back at him. Hippity Hop Meets Hug-Me; Uncle Wiggily; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Blackie; Albert and Pogo; Cilly Goose; Raggedy Animals; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, a passel of mice choose Albert the Alligator's mouth for a hidey-hole, and he can't figure out where the voices are coming from. In another Kelly story, Cilly Goose and her brother Minefield enter the State Fair boxing and baking contests, but when their entry forms get switched, Cilly is boxing and Minefield is baking. Uncle Wiggily and Uncle Butter try to take a vacation. This issue also features the first-ever cover appearance of future comics icon Pogo Possum, visible in the background, playing first base. Matilda and the Fox; Uncle Wiggly; Cilly Goose; Albert and Pogo; Elephunnies. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Pogo is frustrated when his cousin Perspicacity Possum and his family decide to move in with him. In another Kelly story, an elephant tries to climb a tree like a monkey. Uncle Wiggily digs a hole deep under a tree to bury his fortune, but a fox chases a kitten into the hole. Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Blackie; Cilly Goose; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Elephunnies; Last Call for Lunch. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Pogo and Albert discover the magic words for turning invisible, but they don't know how to turn visible again. In another Kelly story, a baby elephant tricks its mother into sitting on a cactus. Uncle Wiggily goes treasure hunting. Like Cats and Dogs; Uncle Wiggly; Sparky the Fire Dog; Cubsll Be Cubs; Elephunnies. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Pogo invites animal tourists to the swamp, but they only bring trouble. In another Kelly story, Albert chases Uncle Wiggily around a tree. The zoo animals teach some bullies a lesson. Flipper; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Rover; Trouble in the Zoo; Pino and Paint. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Albert and Pogo want to find the Fountain of Youth, so they hold an election to see who should lead the expedition. In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily tries to swat a fly. After falling off a truck on his way from the kennel, Rover encounters wolves; luckily, sheepdog Shep is nearby. Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo and the Fountain of Youth; Rover; Prehysteria; Rusty and Rowdy; Bucky Beaver to the Rescue. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart VG- 3.5 $19.00 View scan Sticker on front cover interior. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheGoodOlDays

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Pogo tries to get Albert the Alligator to stop smoking cigars. Owl and Churchy convince him the best way to do that is by disguising himself as Strawberry Shortcut, De Baton Rouge Bombshell. In another Kelly story, Pogo puts a balloon into Albert's mouth while he's sleeping. Bobby Robin Sees the Snow; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Rover; Royal Predicament; Sitara; Elephunnies; Peter Pigeon. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Pogo accidentally locks himself in a chest. Owl and Churchy come along while Albert is looking for the key, and think they've found a treasure chest. In another Kelly story, a flower sprays water back at Uncle Wiggily. After Rover's escape, Rover and Red are reunited in time to help rescue a little girl. Snow-Nose the Prairie Pup; Albert and Pogo; Freddy Frog; Uncle Wiggily; The Donkey Dilemma; Rover; Goozy; The Magicians Rabbit. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.