Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) comic books 1947

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, 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 fight over who's going to get lunch. In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily gets into a fight with a worm over an apple. Jigger and Mooch try to find food, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Albert and Pogo; Uncle Wiggly; Rover; The Pensive Penguin; Jigger; Not So Dumb Animals; The Giraffe Who Loved Hats. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, Hubbell R. McBride, Wilfrid Bronson, 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. This issue features the first printed Walt Kelly credit on a Pogo story. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Owl decides that the critters of the swamp need some formal schooling. But first they must decide who is doing the teaching. Mooch the dog falls for Gwendolyn after seeing her picture in the paper, and goes to the dog show to meet her, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Photo Zoo; Albert and Pogo; Jigger; Uncle Wiggily; Rover; Water Bunnies; Prickly Pesky Porcupines; Where the Buffalo Roam. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, 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, Owl decides that the critters of Okefenokee ought to start a painting business. Inspired, Pogo decides to go into medicine, but he starts as a tree surgeon. Jigger and Mooch go to the zoo to find food, in a story by Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Albert & Pogo; Jigger; Rover; Uncle Wiggily; Ungor Guards the Flock; Speedy Animals; Whaling. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly and Dan Noonan. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, 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 try to play cricket. Red and Mike battle an evil priestess on Buena Vista Island. Jigger and Mooch try fishing, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Rover; Jigger; Albert and Pogo; Chuckwagon Charleys Tales; Nibs, a Little Deer of the Adirondacks; Uncle Wiggily. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly and Dan Noonan. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, 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 (and meta) Pogo story by Kelly, Pogo reads a letter from Wallet Kelly asking readers to write in to the comic book. In another adorable Kelly story, Nubble the kitten meets Nibble the derby-wearing mouse, and they accidentally antagonize Fuss Feathers the parrot. Jigger and Mooch go to the country, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Rover; Jigger; Albert and Pogo; Chuckwagon Charlie; An Elephant Never Forgets; Nibble and Nubble; Uncle Wiggily. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly and Dan Noonan. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Warren W. McSpadden, George E. Clough, 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, Owl wants Pogo to be the assistant in his new knife-throwing act. In another Kelly story, Pogo's fishing pole breaks; luckily, he's still got his tail. Mooch the dog tries to bury a bone, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Rover: The Reunion; Jigg and Mooch; Albert & Pogo; Chuckwagon Charlie; Stop that Bear; Nibble & Nubble; Uncle Wiggily. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly and Dan Noonan. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Warren W. McSpadden, Harriet-Smith Hawley, 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 gets gigantic fish Heavy Joe to play along with his fish story. In another Kelly story, Nibble the mouse enlists the parrot to help him escape the house, but they're not ready for air travel. Jigger has to help Mooch escape after he's caught by the dogcatcher, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Rover; Jigg and Mooch; Albert and Pogo; Chuckwagon Charleys Tales; Putnams Cave; Nibble; Uncle Wiggily. Final issue of the series; Kelly continued Pogo's adventures in Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) and the daily newspaper strip. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.