Four Color #274
In "Bugs the Dishwasher," a 1950 Dell Four Color comic, the mischievous Bugs and his companion Porky are unwittingly brought along on an ocean expedition, thought to bring luck—though their presence only seems to bring trouble. Sent down in a diving bell to the mysterious underwater city of the Sea Mortals, they find themselves at the center of an unexpected standoff. Cover by Ralph Heimdahl, the story features art by Roger Armstrong and a whimsical twist that turns a tale of bad luck into a surprisingly savory showdown—over carrots.
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Thinking they will bring good luck, the leader of an ocean expedition takes Bugs and Porky along. The ship is plagued with bad luck and when the ship reaches its destination, Bugs and Porky, who are now considered "unlucky" are sent down in the ship's diving bell. They find a city of ocean dwellers, the "Sea Mortals," who are planning on attacking the surface dwellers. After seeing Bugs' appetite for carrots, they call off the invasion, figuring they'd never be able to feed the surface people if they all ate as much as Bugs.
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