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Lil Genius (1954) comic books 1964

  • Issue #49
    Lil Genius (1954) 49

    Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's dad takes him to the gym to teach him self-defense, thinking he's been in a fight. But the reason for Ollie's black eye is another thing entirely. A starch-related accident leaves Randy the dog with rigid ears, when they should be floppy. Black-Eyed Boner; Tennis Menace; Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner; A Stiff Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #50
    Lil Genius (1954) 50

    Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's supposed to be on his best behavior while visiting his grandmother, but she's wild enough for both of them. After roller skating and breaking furniture, she shows him how to do tricks on a bicycle. Boots, a gigantic dog, has problems much like the later Clifford, but his size comes in handy when the dam breaks. An Open and Shut Case; Boots, the Big; Anty the Anxious Ant; Who's Got the Money, Honey? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #51
    Lil Genius (1954) 51

    Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie wants to be a major-league baseball player, but he's concerned that none of them have red hair like he does. Ollie learns the wrong lesson about generosity. Ollie wants to get a job and earn some money like the neighborhood teens. Carrot Top; Every Dog Has His Day; The Lesson; Polite Penguin; The Forlorn Maple Tree; Ollie's Ark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.