Li'l Menace #1

A young boy, determined to attend a big baseball game, tries every trick he can think of to get in without a ticket—only to discover that a traffic violation ticket from a police officer might just be his golden ticket. His dad, caught off guard and trying to do some shopping, is left scrambling to keep up with his son’s wild antics and unexpected solutions.

A young boy wakes up from a vivid dream in which he chased a giant bear around the world, only to be interrupted by his father, who apologizes for ruining the moment. Frustrated that the dream ended too soon, the boy resolves to fix things by ringing a neighbor’s doorbell in the middle of the night—claiming he’s doing it “for your sake.” The story ends with the boy declaring he’s made amends, leaving the outcome of his odd mission open-ended.

A young woman cheerfully reveals her secret to lifting her spirits: buying a new hat whenever she’s feeling down. Her friend, puzzled by her sudden mood shift, realizes with a grin that this is how she always bounces back — and wonders where all her hats come from.

In this playful 1958 humor story, a cheerful young boy known as Li'l Menace proudly shares his many mischievous yet well-intentioned antics with readers, from helping his family make money to rescuing a lost child in a department store. As he recounts his daily exploits, he poses the central question: why does everyone call him Li'l Menace? The story ends with a surprising twist that leaves the label open to interpretation.

In a playful domestic scene, a young boy complains to his mother that it's not fair—when he mows the carpet, she chases him, but when his father mows the lawn, he gets a cool drink and a kiss. The story captures the boy’s exaggerated frustration with sibling-like jealousy over parental attention, all set against a lighthearted, humorous tone.

A young boy dreams he's the feared "Dangerous Bill," fleeing a police chase that turns into a wild series of absurd escapes—through the attic, down a tree, behind a fence, and into a doghouse—only to wake up to a surprise: he’s been awarded a prize for being the best boy in town, much to his delight.

A young boy tries to help his mother, who’s on a strict diet, by secretly removing all the food from the refrigerator—only to cause chaos when she discovers the empty shelves and mistakes the mess for a riot. With a mix of guilt and determination, he then wakes his father to check if he’s wearing his striped pants, convinced that’s the key to fixing everything.