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Lower Level Leak-Protection

Illustration on Cover, Front

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Writer(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; Knothead; Splinter

First Line: Rainmaker Woody almost gets washed out when he cooks up a storm for Buzz Buzzard!

Synopsis: Walking beneath Woody’s leaky umbrella, Knothead and Splinter stay dry with little umbrellas of their own.

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Walter Lantz New Funnies #211 published September 1954
was Lower Level Leak-Protection [Illustration on Cover, Front]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Roller Coaster Anticipation

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; amusement park worker

First Line: If you're going to carry on like that before the ride starts...

Synopsis: Woody goes through a series of frightened expressions before the roller coaster rode begins.

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Black and white on inside front cover.

The Rainmaker of Fried Flats

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; Buzz Buzzard; Woody’s creditors

First Line: I sure picked a lulu of a spot to set up a rain-making service!

Synopsis: To save his rainmaking business, Woody must produce rain for the parched desert property of Buzz Buzzard.

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Walter Lantz New Funnies #199 published September 1953
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 10

Notes: "Reprinted by popular demand".

The Bitter Litter Battle

Story on Interior Page(s)

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Chilly Willy; Daddy Drink (anthropomorphic ocean); Bully Bear; Gustov Wind (anthropomorphic cloud/breeze)

First Line: Yeowie! Must you go into a rage when I’m on your back, Daddy Drink?

Synopsis: The ocean literally rebels against the great amount of trash that is continually thrown into it, to the extent that it throws an anthropomorphic fit while Chilly is peacefully fishing, shaking the penguin up. Boorish Bully Bear is the primary source of the litter, so Chilly helps “Daddy Drink” (the ocean) and “Gustov Wind” (the cloud/breeze) turn the tables on the litterbug-bear.

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Pages: 4

Notes: New story. A very unusual story for Western Publishing, as both the ocean and the wind take on anthropomorphic qualities, exhibit speech, and have proper names ("Daddy Drink", "Gustov Wind"). Such an approach was often seen in Harvey Comics, particularly those concerning Casper the Friendly Ghost’s “Enchanted Forest”, but is an extremely rare occurrence – if not the first such occurrence, not involving witchcraft or other supernatural influences – for Western’s funny animal comics.

Pie-in-the-Sky

Text Story on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Space Mouse

Character(s): Space Mouse, Hi-Pie (leader of the Pie-Eaters)

First Line: Space Mouse cruised in his Lunar Schooner, through the skies past two small neighboring planets.

Synopsis: Space Mouse discovers two neighboring planets fighting a war by throwing cakes and pies at each other. Since the reason for war is “which-is-better-cakes-or-pies”, and no one is being harmed beyond a occasional cake or pie in the face, Space Mouse leaves them to their sticky skirmishing – but not before sampling some of the goodies.

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Pages: 1

Who Watches the Watchdog?

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; watchdog; cranky guy

First Line: How do you do, Sir! Would you like to buy this beautiful pedigreed dog?

Synopsis: Woody sells a watchdog to a cranky guy, and is sorry he did.

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Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #25 published June 1954
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 1

100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

Advertisement on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Feature(s): 100 Toy Soldiers

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Ad for 100 plastic toy soldiers, packed in a footlocker-styled storage box. Top half of page.

All your favorites are at their best in Gold Key Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Feature(s): Gold Key Comics

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: 22 different Gold Key Comics titles are listed, with 11 on either side of a centered (but slightly left-tilting) Gold Key Comics logo. No characters or comic book covers are pictured. Lower half of page.

Termite Terrorized

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; army of termites; police officer; fire fighters; Wally Walrus

First Line: What's got into my cozy bungalow?

Synopsis: Finding his house overrun by termites, Woody leads the destructive wood-chewers to Wally Walrus’ bigger, tastier house – then has an attack of conscience.

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Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #17 published February 1953
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 7

Notes: "Reprinted by popular demand".

Postmaster Problems

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Woody Woodpecker; Knothead; Splinter; Mr. Rankle

First Line: Kids, this is just the job I’ve been looking for!

Synopsis: Small town postmaster Woody finds an old letter, fallen behind a cabinet, bearing a very valuable stamp. The letter is addressed to a very annoying, problem postal customer. Per regulations, Woody must deliver the letter, but tries to get the stamp for himself.

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Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #30 published April 1955
was Postmaster Problems [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 7

Notes: "Reprinted by popular demand".

New Shower Cap that Fits Like a Glove

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Charlie Chicken

Character(s): Charlie Chicken; Andy Panda

First Line: Hey, Andy! Will you answer the door?

Synopsis: Charlie orders a rubber glove to use as a shower cap.

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Walter Lantz Andy Panda #18 published March 1953
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 1

204 Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement on Interior Page(s)

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Inker(s): ?

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Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Revolutionary War Soldiers

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Pages: 1

Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers. 204 pieces for $1.98. Color ad on inside back cover.

Make Money Get Prizes with Fast Selling American Seeds

Advertisement on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

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Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): American Seed Co.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Ad for selling vegetable and flower seeds for the American Seed Co., in exchange for prizes or money. Three kids with quotes endorsing this enterprise, seen in black and white photos. Color ad on back cover.