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Cover: John Carey
Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #261
“The Runaway Balloon”
In "The Runaway Balloon," a whimsical adventure unfolds as a child’s balloon escapes into the sky, sparking a playful hunt across the neighborhood. With charming artwork by John Carey—both in the story and on the cover—this 1964 issue invites readers to spot hidden details, from 14 'w' words to clever visual gags, all in a lighthearted, interactive comic experience.
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Full credits
artist, inker, letterer John Carey
colorist Western Publishing Production Shop
cover pencils, inks John Carey
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
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Woody, Knothead, Splinter; an escaped lion, and a kewpie doll, make an unintended hot air balloon trip to a remote island.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).