Lil Genius (1954) comic books 1955-1957

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Cover by Harry Betancourt. Stories and art by Rudy Cristiano and A. W. Nugent. Numbering continues from Super Brat (1954) #4, skipping issue #5; the character was still being billed in stories as Superbrat the Li'l Genius. Ollie is a terrible baseball player and the park attendant won't let him play, but luckily, Ollie's still got the tattered cape that gives him superpowers. Trying to rescue a drowning swimmer at the beach, Super Brat accidentally hauls in a marker buoy, and a ship runs aground. Super-powered Ollie is a baby-sitter's worst nightmare. Take Me Out to the Ballgame!; A Day at the Beach!; The Manager; The Dog Who Couldn't Bark; A Night Out!; Play Fun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harry Betancourt. Stories and art by Harry Betancourt and Frank Roberge. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. When the family goes to the movies, Ollie tries to help the evening along with his superpowers. An airborne Super Brat is targeted by aerial civil defense jet fighters. Super Brat rescues a dog from the pound, but it turns out to be the sinister dogcatcher in a dog suit. Li'l Genius the Super Brat!; How Much Is That Mongrel In the Window?; Noodnik: The Trick Picture; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker: Scout's Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Cartoonist Frank Johnson takes over the Li'l Genius character from creator Harry Betancourt. Consequently, Ollie forgets about the magic cape that gives him superpowers, and resembles Dennis the Menace even more strongly. When Ollie's hijinks result in his dad being splattered with house paint, a neighbor thinks he's got smallpox. Ollie causes mischief while wearing his space helmet in the grocery store. Spots Before Your Eyes; Ship-A Hooey!; Senor Tamale Buys a Farm; Market Madness; Pedro: Boy, Oh Boy Scout! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and Rod Reed. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's dad foolishly tries to enlist Ollie's help while he paves the driveway; he ends up in the cement mixer by page 3. LG causes trouble for his dad during a day at the beach. Pilgrim Pete rushes to warn his village after he sees sinister Uriah plotting an attack with the local Natives. Cementing Relations; Wicky and O'Shawnessy: The Gangster; Pilgrim Pete. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. A hidden Ollie torments his bobby-soxer baby-sitter and her boyfriend. When Dad falls in the plaster bucket, Ollie runs to get a doctor, but comes back with an undertaker instead. Ollie's parents try to prevent him from insulting wealthy Uncle Bundle. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. Rockabye Spacehog; A Paneful Tail; Cornered; The Plaster Bust; Wicky Burke: Beauty & the Beast; Money Mad; Paco and Pico; Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie tries to make sense of his friend's new baby sister. Ollie gets a visit from his cousin Li'l Tomboy, who is exactly as much trouble as him, but in girl form. Ollie is a terror while visiting his mother's friend Mrs. Brown. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. New Baby; On Wings of Song; Wicky Burke: Wicky Sees Stars; Li'l Genius and Li'l Tomboy; Li'l Buck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie causes trouble between his dad and another bowler at the bowling alley. Ollie peppers his mom with questions while she's trying to clean the house. Ollie's girl cousin Li'l Tomboy causes a ruckus at a fancy restaurant. All Balled Up!; Beware of Dog; Mama's Helper?; Portrait of an Ogre; Big Brick; Li'l Tomboy: Almost a Day Off for Mom; Birthday Wise; Low Bridge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie' dad's day off is ruined when he has to take Ollie to the zoo. But when Dad's trying to put in a new cement sidewalk, Ollie finally pushes him too far. When Ollie's dad decides to run for town mayor, he should see what's coming next. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. Day of Rest; Li'l Tomboy; Concrete Mixer; Shadow Pictures; Napoleon and the Cannon Balls; A Guess Who Party; Unlucky Daze; Mayor-Ze Don'ts; Genius at Work. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's mom tries to get him to play quietly, but Ollie's dad knows better. Ollie invents the leaf blower, but he hasn't quite worked out all the kinks. A psychiatrist suggests that Li'l Tomboy's dad demonstrate that he can beat her at any sport...but he can't. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. Gimme a Bite; A Restful Day; The Easy Way; Leave It to Lil Genius; Mongo the Monkey; No Time for Balloons; Lil Tomboy: You Just Must Show Her; I Told Ya; The Fighter; Fishy: One of His Own; A Gift from Lil Genius. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie gets a job as water boy for a circus, but that's more work than he expected. Uncle John has to watch Ollie for a few days after an earthquake strikes the city. Li'l Tomboy decides to make a cake for her mother's birthday, with predictable results. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. Water, Water!; Lil Tomboy: The Ribbon; Earthquake; Speak to the Squirrels; Lil Tomboy: Rough Day at the Beach; Rock and Rollo: We Can Too; Beware: Loud Drum; Li'l Tomboy: Mother's Helper; Shadow: Somebody Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.