Casper the Friendly Ghost (1949-1951 1st Series St. John) comic books 1950

St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. This issue features the second-ever comics appearances of Casper and Baby Huey. Casper just want to make friends, but scares not only the birds out of the trees but the trees themselves, setting the pace for his long existence in comics. Casper goes underwater and meets Goldie the goldfish, who doesn't realize he's a ghost. He goes to the underwater carnival, but when his fishy friends are caught in a net, his ghostly nature comes in handy. The Fox tries to figure out how to eat Baby Huey, who is as indestructible as he is large. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Ghostly Boarding House; The Cat and the Crow; The Little Princess; Baby Huey. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

St. John presents the earliest issues of what eventually became Harvey's long-running series about the friendliest of ghosts. Casper uses his ghostly powers to help Farmer MacDougall save his farm. Baby Huey's mama enters him in a beautiful baby contest, but he's a duck that only a mother can love. Casper meets Hansel and Gretel, and tries to prevent them from ending up in the witch's larder. Cricket; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Buzzy, the Crow; Baby Huey. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.