Blondie Comics #1
In "Washing Woes," Dagwood Bumstead faces his most daunting challenge yet: proving he can handle a full week’s spring cleaning in a single day, spurred on by Mr. Dithers. With a sleepless night behind him and a mountain of chores ahead, Blondie’s annual spring cleaning takes a chaotic turn. Written and drawn by Chic Young, this classic installment from Blondie Comics #1 (1947) captures the humor and heart of the beloved strip, with Joe Musial’s cover capturing the moment’s quiet desperation.
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On the eve of Blondie's annual spring cleaning, Dagwood has an unfortunately eventful and sleepless night. Then, spurred on Mr. Dithers, Dagwood takes it upon himself to show Blondie that he can do the usual week's spring cleaning in one day.
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