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Kathy #5

Oct 1950 · Pines · 0.10 USD
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In "Love Your Neighbor," a quiet moment between neighbors takes a playful turn when Leroy and Janie etch their names into a tree—only for Jasper to respond with a larger carving, sparking a small but glowing rivalry. Art Saaf’s expressive artwork brings the tender, slightly mischievous atmosphere to life, while Clark Haas’s cover captures the story’s gentle tension with a striking, detailed scene. A 10-cent comic from 1950, this issue offers a charming slice of small-town life.

Contains 6 stories
Love Your Neighbor
8 pp · Humor, Teen

Kathy sets out to be the perfect neighbor, bringing soup and jam to the sweet new lady next door—only to accidentally get tangled in a wild misunderstanding when her friend Hank and a mysterious stranger misinterpret her good intentions. What starts as a sweet gesture spirals into a chaotic chase involving mistaken identities, a fake FBI raid, and a surprising twist that turns the tables on everyone involved.

Don't Be Rash!
7 pp · Humor, Teen

Kathy convinces her dad to invite his best customer, Mr. Crutch, to dinner, but things go hilariously wrong when Hank accidentally gets covered in paint and later spills a drink on the floor—leading Kathy to hastily paint a flower to cover the stain. As Mr. Crutch arrives, a series of mishaps—including a dropped hanky and a mistaken diagnosis of scarlet fever—escalate into a chaotic evening that ends with a surprising twist about the painted flower and a surprising change of heart from the guest.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Teen
LeroyJanieJasper

In a quiet moment of teenage rivalry, Leroy tries to claim his spot in the tree with a carved name—only to find Jasper has already marked his own. Determined to one-up him, Leroy goes all out with a glowing light, turning their little contest into something straight out of a high school prank gone electric.

The Bell Boy
6 pp · Humor, Teen

Chester tries to join Sylvester’s exclusive club to impress Ginger, only to be roped into a wild initiation involving stealing the school bell. When the plan backfires and they’re chased by police, the duo ends up stranded in a sand truck—leading to a chaotic, slapstick escape that could either get Chester in or out of trouble.

Super Salesgirl!
7 pp · Humor, Teen

In a lighthearted twist, Kathy and her friends Fanny and Hank decide to help a discouraged salesman by selling his brushes themselves, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misadventures across town. As they tackle stubborn customers and chaotic moments, they eventually find an unexpected breakthrough when the city council’s brush debate creates a surprising opportunity.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Teen
FannyKathy CraneConsuela

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $89
CGC 9.8 $6,091*
CGC 9.6 $3,823*
CGC 9.4 $2,453*
CGC 9.2 $1,573*
CGC 9.0 $1,097*
CGC 8.5 $772*
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CGC 8.0 $606*
CGC 7.5 $476*
CGC 7.0 $398*
CGC 6.5 $335*
CGC 6.0 $286
CGC 5.5 $240*
CGC 5.0 $226*
CGC 4.5 $191*
CGC 4.0 $168*
CGC 3.5 $152*
CGC 3.0 $131*
CGC 2.5 $108*
CGC 2.0 $93*
CGC 1.5 $72*
CGC 1.0 $59*
CGC 0.5 $47*
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Full credits

artist, inker Art Saaf
cover pencils, inks Clark Haas

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