Ha Ha Comics #6

In "The Challenge," young Boidie ventures beyond the safety of his nest despite his mother’s warnings, only to narrowly escape a hungry cat—thanks to a timely intervention by the feline’s owner, a small girl who gives the cat a firm spanking. Back home, Boidie faces his own reckoning when his mother delivers a similar, if less dramatic, lesson in obedience. Art by Ken Hultgren brings the story’s gentle humor and charm to life, with John Walworth’s cover capturing the moment of feline scolding with playful precision. A 10-cent comic from 1944, this issue offers a sweet, timeless tale of curiosity, consequence, and the odd ways children and animals alike learn their lessons.