Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) comic books 1955 or before

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $185.00 View scans 3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Stories by Howard R. Garris, Walt Kelly, Marjorie Barrows, A.W. Nugent and unknown. Art by H.R. McBride, Walt Kelly, Justin Gruelle, Dan Gormley, Frank Thomas (as Rakfay Homastay), A.W. Nugent and unknown. Featuring the tales "Albert the Alligator," "Scamp" and "Little Dinky and the One-hour Laundry Service," plus four untitled stories (including a Merry Meadows one)! Starring Uncle Wiggily Longears, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Sammy Littletail, Susie Littletail, Elfie, Gold Finny, Dr. Possum, Fido Flip-Flop, Marko, Bad Alligator (villain), Pipsisewah (villain), Skeeziks (villain), Albert, Pogo, Bumbazine, Mabeline, Robert Rabbit [as Rob Rabbit], Bertrand Bear, Danny Duck, Earl Elephant, Freddy Frog, Gerty Gartersnake, Harry Hippo, Harry Hornet, Maurice Mouse, Mama Bear, Mrs. Pig, James, Scamp (a dog), Mitzi (a cat), Polly Parrot, Patty, Muggins Mouse, a Brownie, Muggins Mouse's mother, Little Dinky, Joan Carole, Mrs. Carole, Don Bugaboo, Fatcho and Robber-Fly Smith (villain)! Also: "Animal Comics' Puzzle Zoo" and "Animal Comics Cut Out Page" activity pages! And: "Timothy Turtle" text story! Starring Timothy Turtle, Honey Bear, Honey Bear's two brothers, Billy Bumblebee and Grandpa Beaver! 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $60.00 View scan Centerfold detached.

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.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $8.80

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.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $9.30

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.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $8.10

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.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $8.10

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, 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.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $29.00 View scan

Add to cart VG 4.0 $29.00 View scan Two center wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting. Staple rust.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $14.25

Add to cart PR 0.5 $4.20 INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Brittle.

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.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $29.00 View scan

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $17.00 View scan Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

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.