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Issue: Walt Disney Comics Digest #9
Publication Date: March 1969
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Issues: #9 of 57 Issues (62 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagWestern
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Western Publishing Company Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/27/1969
Volume:
Pages: 196
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 41 (27 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Del Connell ?
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: 4.75" x 6.5"
Paper Stock: Glossy Cardstock Cover; Newsprint Interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In4
Disclose Reprinted From12
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Isle of Golden Geese

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Uncle Scrooge McDuck; Zorro; Savage Sam; Mickey Mouse (cameo)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Redrawn version of cover for Uncle Scrooge (Gold Key, 1962 series) #45. Zorro and Savage Sam insets.
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The Mountaineer

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Letterer(s): typeset; Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Ludwig Von Drake
Character(s): Ludwig Von Drake
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Walt Disney Comics Digest Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mickey Mouse (cameo); Donald Duck (cameo)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Table of Contents and indicia.
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Isle of Golden Geese

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Beagle Boys [176-716]; Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Magica De Spell; Uncle Scrooge McDuck; Ratface; Fanny Featherbrain
Synopsis: Scrooge discovers there are golden geese living on Featherbrain Island, but Magica De Spell also learns this and tries to stop him getting there.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney Uncle Scrooge #45 published October 1963
was Isle of Golden Geese [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: Story is split into two parts, pages 3-14 and 99-109 of the digest. Original logo changed from "Uncle Scrooge" to "Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge."
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The Case of the Flying Umbrella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Super Goof; Gilbert; Matt; B. V. Lottadough
Synopsis: A criminal uses a programmed flying umbrella to kidnap a millionaire.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGlada julparaden #1978 published January 1978
as Fallet med det flygande paraplyet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: 2 vertical panels per page.
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A Double for Diego

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: western
Character(s): Zorro [Don Diego de la Vega]; Tornado; Sgt. Garcia; Bernardo
Synopsis: Garcia has a plan to catch Zorro with Don Diego's help.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFour Color #976 published March 1959
was A Double for Diego [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Clara Cluck Costume Party

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Clara Cluck
Character(s): Clara Cluck; Donald Duck; Uncle Scrooge McDuck; Minnie Mouse; Louie
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Which wig goes with which costume.
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Scale Models

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): True Life Adventures
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from True Life Adventures (King Features Syndicate) 1964.00.00
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Noting the similarities of the body shapes of the small Ornitholestes and the large Allosaurus.
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Canary Crisis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Scamp; Chirpy; Jay; Si; Am
Synopsis: Chirpy the canary has flown the coop and Scamp must find him before he gets hurt.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Scamp #11 published September 1959
was Canary Crisis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Double Trouble

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Big Bad Wolf; Three Little Pigs [Practical Pig; Fifer Pig; Fiddler Pig]
Synopsis: The Big Bad Wolf tricks the pigs by using two disguises in a row.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Wizard of Misty Mountain

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Casey Junior; Huey, Dewey and Louie
Character(s): Casey Junior; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Donald Duck; The Wizard of Misty Mountain
Synopsis: Casey Junior wants the wizard to turn him into a steam locomotive.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Mickey Mouse in Fantasyland #1 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1957
was The Wizard of Misty Mountain [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Heap Big Rain Dance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, western
Character(s): Little Hiawatha; Big Chief; Sunflower
Synopsis: Little Hiawatha tries to catch the biggest fish in the tribe's fishing contest.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFour Color #439 published December 1952
was Heap Big Rain Dance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Cross-Currents

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Moby Duck
Character(s): Moby Duck
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Unscramble the names.
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The Poodle

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: nature, non-fiction
Feature(s): Pluto's Kennel Korner
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: History of the poodle breed.
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A Really Unreal Dragon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Bongo; Lumpjaw; Highboy
Synopsis: Bongo tries to make Lumpjaw think there is a dragon around.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Scamp #9 published March 1959
was A Really Unreal Dragon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Lost and Found

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Daisy Duck; Gladstone Gander; Donald Duck
Synopsis: Daisy finds Donald's diary on the ground.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #11/1974 published March 1974
as Tapt og funnet [Story on Interior Page(s)]new layout, 5 panels removed
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: 4 horizontal panels per page.
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The Lost Rabbit Foot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Gladstone Gander; Gyro Gearloose; Gyro's Helper
Synopsis: Gyro has to help Gladstone find his lucky rabbit's foot.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFour Color #1047 published November 1959
was The Lost Rabbit Foot [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Pages 78-84 of the digest. The last panel was widened and partially redrawn to take up the space occupied by the Dell Pledge to Parents in the original.
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Savage Sam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Arliss Coates; Travis Coates; Savage Sam; Beck Coates; Jumper; Bud Searcy; Lisbeth Searcy; Blue; Broken Nose
Synopsis: Arliss, Travis and Lisbeth are captured by Indians.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's World of Adventure #3 published October 1963
was Savage Sam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of 2.
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The Turtle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Brer Rabbit
Synopsis: Brer Rabbit leapfrogs a turtle going uphill.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #30/1973 published July 1973
as Skilpadden [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No dialogue.
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Captain Hook Gets the Point

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Character(s): Captain Hook
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Identify the weapons.
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Figaro and the O-o-o-o's

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Figaro
Character(s): Figaro
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Name birds whose names start with O.
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The Chocolate Box

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Donald Duck; Daisy Duck
Synopsis: Donald buys some candy for Daisy, but eats it on the way over to her house.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No dialogue.
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The Wish Stick

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, humorous
Character(s): Mad Madam Mim; Pluto; The Black Forest Sorcerer
Synopsis: Pluto has a wishing wand disguised as a stick.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: 4 horizontal panels per page.
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Adventure on Turtle Island

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Mickey Mouse; Morty; Ferdie; Loopy Lurk; Post-Office Plotka
Synopsis: Morty and Ferdie decide to play permanent hooky.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Mickey Mouse #80 published October 1961
was Adventure on Turtle Island [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Winter Ways

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: nature, non-fiction
Feature(s): True Life Adventures
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from True Life Adventures (King Features Syndicate) 1965.00.00
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: How moose use moose trails to defend themselves from wolf attacks.
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Bead Dilemma

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Clarabelle Cow
Character(s): Clarabelle Cow
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Color the marked spaces to see the picture.
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Chip 'n' Dale at the Tree House

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Chip; Dale
Synopsis: Chip and Dale fight with an owl over ownership of a tree house.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Donald and Mickey in Disneyland on Tom Sawyer's Island #1 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1958
was Chip 'n' Dale at the Tree House [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Junior Safari

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Pete Alvarado
Inker(s): Tony DiPaola ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Mowgli
Character(s): Mowgli; Baloo; Junior; Shere Khan
Synopsis: After seeing a hunting party chase Shere Khan they think he is scared by the combination of a man and elephant.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: 2 vertical panels per page.
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Fenced-In

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Bambi; Thumper; Brer Bear; Brer Fox
Synopsis: Brer Bear and Brer Fox trick Bambi into jumping into a trap.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: 2 vertical panels per page.
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Trail Tycoon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Grandma Duck; Uncle Scrooge McDuck; Brave Eagle
Synopsis: Scrooge doesn't bring any supplies on the wagon train thinking he can just buy what he needs on the trail.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFour Color #1025 published August 1959
was Trail Tycoon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Pages 155-160 of the digest.
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Instant Romance Perfume

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Minnie Mouse TV Tickler
Character(s): Minnie Mouse; Mickey Mouse
Synopsis: Minnie tries to get Mickey's attention with perfume.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No dialogue.
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Building Quiz

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jiminy Cricket
Character(s): Jiminy Cricket
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Identify the buildings.
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Minado the Wolverine

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Nat Edson
Inker(s): Nat Edson
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: nature
Character(s): Minado; Jess Walker
Synopsis: Minado is vindictive against the trapper who killed his mother.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Treasure Map

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Morty; Ferdie; Moby Duck
Synopsis: Morty and Ferdie find a treasure map.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No dialogue.
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For Favors Received

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: nature, non-fiction
Feature(s): True Life Adventures
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from True Life Adventures (King Features Syndicate) 1965.00.00
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: How the African drongo works with bulbuls and flycatchers.
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Pie Spies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): April; May; June; The Beagle Brats [1; 2; 3]; Gyro Gearloose
Synopsis: The girls get Gyro's help when the Beagle Brats steal their pies.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #21/1973 published May 1973
as Kakefangst [Story on Interior Page(s)]1 panel removed, new layout
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: 1 big panel and 2 normal ones per page.
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The Flying Elephant, Part 2 and Conclusion

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Dumbo; Timothy Mouse; Mrs. Jumbo; Casey Junior
Synopsis: The crows teach Dumbo to fly.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Silly Symphonies #4 published August 1954
was Dumbo the Flying Elephant [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2, edited reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of 2. Edited reprint.
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Pretty Pottery

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Minnie Mouse
Character(s): Minnie Mouse
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Find the two vases that are exactly alike.
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Pick-up Duty

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Larry Mayer
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Seven Dwarfs
Character(s): The Seven Dwarfs [Dopey]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: List eight things that a magnet will pick up.
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Goofy's Plumbing Problem

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Vic Lockman
Penciller(s): Vic Lockman
Inker(s): Larry Mayer
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Goofy
Character(s): Goofy
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pipe maze.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Golden Press
First Line: 28 of Walt Disney's most famous characters decorating your child's room!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for mail-in set of 28 Disney characters on art-board to punch out and hang on the wall. $1.00 plus 25 cents postage from Golden Press, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

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