Little Lotta #43

In this playful 1962 slice of childhood chaos, Lotta’s patience snaps when her friends all get hamburgers—except her. When the cook hands Roscoe his third burger and refuses to share, Lotta’s frustration boils over in a single, spectacular slam of the table, sending the burger flying straight into her mouth.

In "Some Bodyguard," Lotta takes on the role of secret protector when Prince Parsley visits her city, only to discover the royal visitor is actually a scamming fortune teller. With her usual spunk and quick thinking, she tracks down the con artists—leading them straight into the hands of the police.

In this playful 1962 tale from Little Lotta #43, Jerry’s fishing trip takes a comically unfortunate turn when his catch is swallowed by a bigger fish, which in turn is swallowed by an even larger one—leaving Jerry’s pole broken and another kid claiming the prize for the biggest fish.

In "Heroic Gerald," a determined Gerald sets out to prove his bravery by taking Lotta on a mountain hike, unaware that she’s quietly shielding him from every danger along the way. The story captures their playful dynamic with gentle humor and heart, spotlighting small moments of unexpected heroism.

Richie tries to find the perfect gift for his dad, buying him pipe after pipe, cigar after cigar—only to learn each one is met with the same unimpressed shrug. When he finally gives up and donates the whole lot to men in need, his father sees something far more valuable in his son’s effort.