Little Max Comics #73

In "Little Max Visits the Moon," Max and the Talking Balloon ride with Baby Wind to the Moon, making a stop at a star to help a sky-fairy polish it before meeting the Man-in-the-Moon for a friendly chat. The journey ends with Baby Wind blowing them safely back home, promising another trip soon.

In "All Wet," Humphrey’s attempt to fix a water pump leaves him drenched—only to be baffled when Prunella insists he take a bath anyway, despite being already soaked. The humor unfolds in a single, perfectly paced page of classic Little Max Comics absurdity.

In "The Magic Knapsack," young Max sets off into the big forest with a magical backpack that fills with anything he names—just as his father promised. When he hears a cry for help, Max uses the knapsack to rescue a princess named Alice from the clutches of the Black Knight.

In "My Mine," Lotta Plump is stunned to learn she’s inherited a diamond mine from her Uncle Herbert, sparking wild excitement—and a sudden flood of salesmen eager to sell her anything, even on credit. With her parents swept up in the frenzy, the family rushes into a shopping spree, dreaming of riches. But when an attorney arrives with the harsh truth—that the mine’s been tapped out and is now worthless—the town’s enthusiasm evaporates as vendors reclaim their goods, leaving the Plumps with empty shelves and a quiet house.

When Richie Rich spots Clunky crying in town, he learns the big kid feels left out because he’s too clumsy to play with the others. Determined to help, Richie invites Clunky to the estate, where his well-meaning but chaotic energy leads to a few broken treasures. Though Clunky heads home thinking he’s ruined the friendship, Richie soon shows he’s not just kind—he’s thoughtful, too, with a surprise waiting that’s built just for him.