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Howdy Doody (1950-1956 Dell) comic books graded by CGC

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    Howdy Doody (1950-1956 Dell) 1 CGC 5.5

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    Label #4274512001

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    Stories and art by Edward Kean and Dick Hall. An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Howdy's first job is putting up advance posters for Phineas T. Bluster's 's Circus. While out sailing, Howdy Doody, Dilly Dally and Mr. Bluster encounter pirates who have been at sea for 200 years. Howdy tries to help Dilly Dally after he gets a job painting with Phineas T. Bluster's Circus. Meet Howdy Doody; Clarabell; Howdy and the Pirates; Howdy Doodlings; Flub-a-Dub; Phineas T. Bluster's 's Circus; Howdy's Camping Adventure; Dilly Dally; Howdy in Alaska; Meet Mr. Bluster. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4197418004
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    An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Howdy and Dilly set out to win the prize for capturing the most unusual creature. Howdy and Dilly encounter aliens in a flying cup and saucer, leading to a madcap chase with a group of scientists. The Inspector thinks Phineas T. Bluster was swindled when he bought an old diamond mine. This comic was mentioned in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent on page 309. Clarabell; Howdy Doody; Howdy's Puzzle Page; Dilly Dally; Howdy Doody and the Jolly Stranger; The Inspector and the Wickys; Flub-a-Dub. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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