Harvey Comics Hits (1951) 61

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue is the first Casper comic from longtime Casper publisher Harvey. Although the indicia calls this Harvey Comics Hits #61, it is unofficially Casper the Friendly Ghost #6 as well, the debut of the long-running series. Casper is ostracized by his ghost school, until he happens upon workmen who want to tear the school down. Casper helps forest rangers find a lost boy in the woods. Casper encounters bank robbers who try to take advantage of his trusting nature. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Ghost at the Coast; School Daze; Casper's Picture Album; Best Fire Engine; Search Party: Bobbit Rabbit; Spooks and Crooks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.