Double Trouble with Goober #2

Sep 1955 · Calvert · 9d [0-0-9 AUP]

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In "Lay it on the line," Goober's innocent errand to deliver bananas to Johnnie and Jeannie at the playground takes a chaotic turn when a fruit peddler mistakes him for a thief, sparking a comical chase that puts the young twin in hot water. Written and drawn entirely by Bill MacLean, this 1955 tale captures the mischievous spirit of childhood with playful energy and crisp, expressive art, all capped by a cover by MacLean that perfectly frames the moment’s tension.

Contains 3 stories

Lay it on the line

10 pp · Humor

The Fruit of Misunderstanding

12 pp · Humor

In "The Fruit of Misunderstanding," Goober’s simple errand to deliver bananas to Johnnie and Jeannie at the playground spirals into a comic chase when a fruit peddler mistakes him for a thief—prompting a bemused policeman to give pursuit. Written with classic 1955 humor, the story turns a routine trip into a slapstick tangle of mistaken identity and banana-fueled chaos.

Seed Planting Expert

1 pp · Humor