Peanuts (1954/1960-1962 King Features/Dell) comic books 1960

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. The three Peanuts issues of Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) count as the first three issues, in Dell's reckoning. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. After Schroeder tosses an unwanted ring in her direction, Lucy starts telling everyone that she and Schroeder are engaged. Snoopy takes emergency measures to keep infant Sally out of trouble. Charlie Brown and Linus manage to catch a large fish, but when they find out what "cleaning" the fish really means, they throw it back. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. The Blowout; The Engagement Ring; Exploded Theory; The Junk King; Snoopy: The Haunted Hound; Blanket Washing Day; Sluggo: Crossed Blades; Muddled Menu; Fish Story; The Fabulous Outfielder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. Charlie Brown and Schroeder wonder what's wrong with Snoopy. Linus tries to get rid of a giveaway bust that no one wants. Snoopy goes into stealth mode. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. The cover shows the increasing American fascination with television in the 1950s. Speedy Facts; The Cure; Wedding March; Big Bonus Prize; The Chow Hound; Fish Story; The Bowlers; Sluggo: Delivery Boy; Mealtime; The New Boss; Sour Notes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. Violet tells Charlie Brown what he should be like, according to the zodiac. Lucy gives new endings to classic poems while telling them to Linus. Snoopy gets tangled up in cellophane tape. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. Wise Advice; Dog Tired Snoopy; Bargain Day; Head Work; The Fish Sitter; Sluggo: New Shoes; Zany Zodiak; Poetic Therapy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. Patty and Lucy try to play a prank on boy scout Charlie Brown, not realizing they've caught an actual bear. Watching jet fighters take off, Charlie Brown fantasizes that he's a fighter pilot, while still being Charlie Brown. Linus falls asleep during a rainstorm and gets stranded on an island in the park. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. The Plane Truth; Flying High; Marooned; Smoke Screen; Sluggo: Spell-Bound; The Cub Scout; Bird Call; The Star Gazers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.