Herbie #5
In "Sahib Herbie!", Herbie is called to the United Nations by Secretary-General U Thant to thwart a communist threat to India via the eccentric Principality of Hanki-Panki. With his trademark mix of absurd bravery and unorthodox tactics—including a rocket trip to China and an unexpectedly effective worm-based strategy—Herbie races to save the day, all while navigating his own legendary charm. Back in class, he concludes his report with a surprisingly humble admission: he’s simply too fat to go on adventures anymore. Written by Shane O'Shea and illustrated by Ogden Whitney (with inks and lettering by Whitney), this 1964 classic features cover art by Whitney, capturing the era’s zany spirit in full.
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At school, Herbie is assigned to report on his biggest adventure. He is then called to the United Nations by Secretary-General U Thant to stop a communist threat to India through the Principality of Hanki-Panki. Herbie catches a rocket to China, drops worms (left over from fishing) into Mao's mouth, and uses his many abilities (including his legendary allure to women) to stop communism from getting a foothold. When he returns to his class, Herbie reports that he is too fat to have adventures.
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