Li'l Genius #38

May 1962 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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Li'l Genius #38 is an anthology issue featuring humorous stories about the young title character. The cover story shows Li'l Genius roasting marshmallows over a fire while a man boasts about a beautiful buck he acquired. Another story depicts Li'l Genius discovering a scooter and riding it. A "Strange Antics" story features Li'l Genius swinging on a chain above a woman named Hildegarde, causing mischief. The final visible story shows Aunt Jenny seeking a go-cart as a gift, which Li'l Genius helps procure, leading to adventures with Uncle John and a fire hydrant.

Contains 5 stories

Mechanics' Helper

14 pp · Humor

Li'l Genius

Li'l Genius tries to help his father fix a car, only to accidentally cause chaos with a grease gun and a water pistol, turning the garage into a playground of mayhem. As the mechanic struggles to keep things under control, Li'l Genius's antics lead to a bill that includes a hefty charge for "baby sitting"—much to his father's dismay.

Strange Antics

3 pp · Humor

Hildegarde

Hildegarde’s peculiar behavior leaves her parents puzzled until they suspect she’s been acting like a trapeze artist—only to discover her antics were actually a playful rehearsal for a circus-themed free ride. The story captures her mischievous energy and the family’s bemused reaction to her strange, acrobatic antics.

...A Success!

0.5 pp · Humor

Old Smokey

Here comes that awful bore, Welby!

0.5 pp · Humor

Wealthy Welby

Shopping Spree

6 pp · Humor

Li'l Genius

Li'l Genius sets out to buy practical gifts for his family at Sacy's Department Store, using his charge-plate to make purchases. From a go-cart for Aunt Jenny to a rifle for Grandma and an Indian suit for Grandpa, his choices grow increasingly imaginative—until his mother worries he’s lost, leading to a frantic search.