Forbidden Worlds #4
In "The Riddle of Robert O'Malley," a quietly underestimated boy named Herbie proves his worth in ways no one expected—first at the zoo, then at sea, and finally against an otherworldly threat, all while his father remains skeptical. Written by Richard Hughes and brought to life with striking detail by Ogden Whitney, this 1/- comic from Thorpe & Porter captures a rare, earnest hero's journey in a world that doesn’t see him coming. The cover by Whitney perfectly frames Herbie’s unlikely rise, a testament to the quiet power of perseverance.
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Herbie's father thinks his son will never amount to anything or do anything. Herbie goes to the zoo where he takes on a tiger. Then, he saves Senator Stevens who is lost at sea. Finally, he stops an alien invasion.
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