Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) comic books

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $880.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #22-0F396E2-006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Wraparound Cover. Stories by Walt Kelly, Gaylord DuBois and unknown. Art by H.R. McBride?, Walt Kelly, Morris Gollub, Justin Gruelle and unknown. Featuring the tales "Uncle Wiggily's Birthday Present," "Bumbazine and the Singing Alligator," "Katonka Pays a Debt," "Pupetta of the Circus" and "The Puppy That Nobody Wanted," plus an untitled Merry Meadows story! Starring Uncle Wiggily Longears, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Sammy Littletail, Susie Littletail, Dr. Possum, Fuzzy Fox, Albert, Pogo, Bumbazine, Katonka, Sgt. Bain, Private Rooney, Lt. Gault, Nazis (villains), Pupetta Seal, Napolean [Papa Seal], Mama Seal, Babette, Whitey, Billy, Jumbo, Boo-Hoo, Smiley, Fatima, Grouchy, the Sword Swallower, Rosy Rhino, Mickey (a puppy), Captain (a dog), Robert Rabbit [as Rob Rabbit], Bertrand Bear, Maurice Mouse, Freddy Frog, Tommy Turtle, Mrs. Hootie Owl, Mama Bear, Daddy Bear, Sammy Scarecrow, Mrs. Bertha Beaver, Sly Fox, Lee Lynx, Harry Hyena, Mr. Beaver, Sammy Salmon, Cary Crawfish, Sammy Swordfish and Mike Mullet! Also: two Animal Comics News Corner 1-page fillers! Starring Mrs. Giraffe, Jiggs, Dinty and more! And: "Mystery in the Zoo" text story! Starring Peanut! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $580.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #22-0F396E2-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Stories by Walt Kelly, Justin Gruelle, Marjorie Barrows and unknown. Art by H.R. McBride?, Walt Kelly, George Kerr?, Jim Pabian, Justin Gruelle, Robert Graefa, Marjorie Barrows, A.W. Nugent and unknown. Featuring the tales "Uncle Wiggily Has Visitors," "Bumbazine and the Popinjay" and "Freddie Learns to Jump," plus five untitled stories (including Merry Meadows and Snooty ones)! Starring Uncle Wiggily, Nurse Jane, Fox, Pipsisewah, Bumbazine, Pogo, Albert, Popinjay, Freddie Frog, Bridget, Biddy, Little Dinky, Robert Rabbit, Bertrand Bear and Muggins Mouse! Also: a poem intro, and an activity page! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $580.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #22-0F396E2-009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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/VG 3.0 $14.75

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, 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, a passel of mice choose Albert the Alligator's mouth for a hidey-hole, and he can't figure out where the voices are coming from. In another Kelly story, Cilly Goose and her brother Minefield enter the State Fair boxing and baking contests, but when their entry forms get switched, Cilly is boxing and Minefield is baking. Uncle Wiggily and Uncle Butter try to take a vacation. This issue also features the first-ever cover appearance of future comics icon Pogo Possum, visible in the background, playing first base. Matilda and the Fox; Uncle Wiggly; Cilly Goose; Albert and Pogo; Elephunnies. 32 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/VG 3.0 $14.75

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 invites animal tourists to the swamp, but they only bring trouble. In another Kelly story, Albert chases Uncle Wiggily around a tree. The zoo animals teach some bullies a lesson. Flipper; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Rover; Trouble in the Zoo; Pino and Paint. 48 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

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

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.