Dinky Duck #3

Mar 1952 · St. John · 0.10 USD

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In "Flatfoot Fledgling," Dinky Duck finds himself in a whirlwind of absurd danger when a hobo, mistaking a farm for a buffet, loads up a sack with a comically oversized menagerie—including Dinky, two goslings, a hen, a turkey, and a full-grown jackass—after hopping off a freight train. With a tongue-in-cheek twist on dental dreams, Rudy’s new "profession" adds a layer of comedic irony to the chaos. The story unfolds in Jim Tyer’s distinctive, energetic style, with crisp, expressive art that brings the zany premise to life. The cover, by Tom Morrison, captures the frenetic energy of the scene with bold, dynamic lines.

Contains 9 stories

Flatfoot Fledgling

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Dinky Duckother derisive ducksflying contest starterMartin MallardDavid DrakeRonald Ringneckweaseltwo squirrelsthree birds

Dinky Duck enters the Long Distance Flying Contest with high hopes, only to realize he can’t fly at all. Downcast, he’s easily swayed by a hungry weasel who offers to teach him the ropes—though his methods may be more about snacks than soaring.

A Tough Egg

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Little RoquefortPercy Pussbulldog

The Watch-Dog

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

ChestyDimwit

Papa Wins Again

5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Terry BearsPapacarnival barkercarnival patronsJocko (racing kangaroo, also known as "The Flash")

The Amateur Dentist

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Dinky DuckRudy RoosterHorace Sly-Wit (hobo)mother and son pigsMr. GanderMrs. Goosetwo goslings, henturkeyjackass

When Rudy the duck decides to become a dentist after reading a dusty book on tooth extraction, his amateur practice is interrupted by a hungry hobo who’s just hopped off a freight train—carrying a sack full of farm animals he plans to eat, including Dinky, two goslings, a hen, a turkey, and a full-grown jackass. With the hobo’s appetite and Rudy’s questionable skills, chaos is inevitable.

Catnip Capers

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Percy PussLittle RoquefortPercy's owner

Flying Fever

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

HeckleJeckleDimwit

Rival Romeos

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Gandy GooseSourpussfemale catbarber

In "Rival Romeos," Gandy and Sourpuss both vie for the affection of the same girl, turning a simple gift of peppermint into a playful rivalry. When Gandy offers her a stick, Sourpuss responds with a bigger one—now it’s Gandy’s turn to outdo him.

Dinky Learns His Lesson

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Dinky Duckderisive rabbitderisive squirrelderisive chipmunksinging birdthe Flower Fairycarnival wolfcarnival patrons

When the Flower Fairy grants Dinky Duck the gift of a songbird’s voice, his sweet melodies attract more than just admirers—soon, a wolf captures him and forces him to perform at a traveling carnival, turning his talent into a cage.