Al Capp's Li'l Abner #77
In "The Horseless Carriage," Soft-Hearted John sets a wild challenge: he'll cancel Dogpatch’s debts if Li'l Abner can deliver the one thing he truly desires—a Stanley Steamer automobile. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Al Capp, this 1950 classic finds Abner racing against time and absurdity in a quest that’s as much about heart as it is about horsepower. The cover by Al Capp captures the full, chaotic spirit of the gag, a 10-cent slice of Americana where the old world meets the new—on wheels.
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Soft-Hearted John agrees to tear up the mortgages of the Dogpatch residents if Li'l Abner can bring him his heart's desire, a Stanley Steamer automobile.
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