Gabby #7

When Gabby volunteers to take over counting ballots for the Karnival Queen election, he quickly discovers that three different guys have threatened violence unless their girlfriends win—leaving him caught between angry rivals, desperate candidates, and an impossible choice. With threats closing in from all sides, Gabby pulls off a clever move to get himself out of trouble, but his scheme lands him as Karnival King in a story full of slapstick mishaps and close calls.

Candy and Ted face a Shakespeare-heavy assignment from their teacher, Miss Macbeth, so they scheme to earn money for a leather-bound set of the Bard's works as a birthday gift—hoping it'll get them on her good side before the big exam. When their fundraising efforts hit a snag and threaten to derail the whole plan, the two teens scramble to pull off their gambit before Miss Macbeth's birthday arrives. Will a thoughtful present be enough to sway their notoriously demanding instructor?

When Gabby's jalopy gets caught in a bill collector's sights, he hatches a scheme to help his pal Algy win big on the TV game show "Take the Loot"—by claiming he can send the answers through mental telepathy. But as Gabby, Carol Lynne, and Taffy O'Toole gather to watch Algy compete for the $1500 jackpot, things don't quite go according to plan in this four-page romp from 1954.

When Gabby's look-alike cousin Hubert shows up for a visit, he wastes no time making trouble—borrowing Gabby's best suit and tie, then impersonating him around town and racking up debts in his name. As Gabby's friends turn on him and his reputation takes a beating, he realizes he's got to stop Hubert before the damage gets any worse—especially when it comes to winning back Taffy O'Toole's affection.

Jonesy's got his eye on Linda Logan, but there's one problem—she's already the girlfriend of Knuckles McMaul, the school's toughest athlete. When Jonesy's pal Jeepers tries to help by tricking Linda into chasing after him, things spiral into a hilarious chase across the track field that catches the coach's attention in the most unexpected way. It's a wild ride of misunderstandings, flying hurdles, and one very reluctant runner who might just save the school's track team—whether he likes it or not.

Gabby Hyatt's big mouth keeps getting him into trouble—until everyone from his teacher to a traffic cop suggests he'd be perfect for television. Taking the hint, Gabby heads straight to the TV station for an audition, but his gift of gab becomes a disaster when he barges into the wrong studio and hijacks a live broadcast. By the time the dust settles, Gabby discovers what his new job in television actually is.