Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952-1958 2nd Series Harvey) comic books 1953

Stories and art by Marty Taras, Steve Muffatti and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper travels all the way to the South Pole to find some friends, but even the Antarcticans are afraid of ghosts. Casper meets an impoverished puppy that lives in a shoe and tries to change his destiny with a magic stick that points to gold. Baby Huey creates chaos when trying to join a band, in a story by Huey creator Marty Taras. Casper the Friendly Ghost; At the South Pole; Herman and Katnip: Shocking Behavior; The Ant; Watch the Birdie; Gold Diggers; Buzzy the Funny Crow: Hot Stuff; The Magic Fiddle; Brownie: Honey Bear; Baby Huey: Barn Yard Band: The Winner. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and others. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper takes Timmy and his friends on a tour of the galaxy. In a story that sets the tone for Casper's relationship with the Cub Scouts (and based on Casper's 1951 animated cartoon "Boo Scout"), Casper helps a kid join the Beaver Patrol. Plus Casper's Album, featuring Casper's recommended reading matter, food and games. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Friendship School; Herman and Katnip: The Windup; The Proud Rose; Casper's Album; The Boo Scout; Pedi-Greedy; Baby Huey: Happy Birthday; The Man From Mars. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and others. Cover by Steve Muffatti and Lee Donahue. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper rescues a castaway at sea, leading to a confrontation with the sinister Boo Beard the Pirate. In the very first appearance of Casper's cousin Spooky, Casper teaches Spooky how to scare - never guessing the monster he's about to unleash. The Fox pretends to be a baby photographer in order to capture Baby Huey, but he should know better than to get within camera range. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Scare Raid; Movie Day; Boo Beard the Pirate; Casper's Album; Hep-Notic; Casper's Fun Page; Baby Huey: Foto Fun; City Snicker. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and others. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. In her first appearance, Witch Hazel magically removes Casper's ghostly powers. Casper gets lost in an orphanage, in a story based on Casper's 1951 animated cartoon "Boo Hoo Baby." Casper meets a crazed scientist who takes him McFlying back and forth through time. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Witch Is Which; The String; Spooky, the Tuff Little Ghost; Lost and Foundling; A Dog's Life; Puzzle Page; Baby Huey: Carnival Fun; The Time Machine. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and others. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. While exploring the issue's round-the-world theme, Casper discovers Shangri-La, Land of Magic. Casper's scare-happy cousin Spooky returns in his 3rd appearance. Baby Huey wants to be a detective. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Shangri-La, Land of Magic!; Around the World; Dutch Treat; The Menace From Mars!; Joke Parade; Baby Huey: The Duck-Tective! 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and Marty Taras. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper and Lou join the living children in school, but when scare-happy cousin Spooky shows up, chaos soon follows. Katnip the cat tries to follow Herman the mouse behind the wall, but the mouse has planned for that. Baby Huey re-enacts Little Red Riding Hood with the Fox as his unfortunate cohort. Casper the Friendly Ghost; North Pal; Jest For Fun; Dog-Gone; Spooky: Strictly For Squirrels; Spooks at School; Baby Huey: Little Riding Huey! 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson and Tom Golden. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. In the jungle, Casper scares the spots off a leopard, then befriends a baby elephant, in a story with art by Paramount Studios animator Bill Hudson. Casper helps Little Bo Peep rescue her sheep from the big, bad wolf, in a story based on Casper's 1953 animated cartoon "Little Boo Peep." Casper and Spooky befriend a Native American boy. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Cage Fright; Cat Nipped; Herman and Katnip: Booby Trapped; Spooky: Brave Warriors; Little Boo Peep; Jest For Fun: Buzzy: Slumberland; Baby Huey: Hueys Other Mother! 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Hudson, Dave Tendlar and Marty Taras. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper is found guilty of "breaking ghostly laws" by the Spookreme Court and exiled, just in time to rescue a puppy from the Dog Catcher. Spooky feels bad after ruining a stage magician's act, so he and Casper use their ghostly powers to set things right. Casper must save some local animals from an axe-wielding wolf. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Going to the Dogs; The Letter; Herman and Katnip; Spooky: Tragic Magic; Baby Huey: Nature Boy; Putting on the Dog; Buzzy: The Vitamine Cat; Heaven Scent. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.