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Our Gang Comics#23
Cover: Walt Kelly
Our Gang Comics #23
“The Runaway Giraffe”
In "The Runaway Giraffe," a 1946 Dell gem, Barney’s headache spirals into chaos when Benny’s well-intentioned efforts to keep things quiet only make matters worse—leading to an unexpectedly dramatic case of shellshock. Written and drawn by Carl Barks, this classic Our Gang Comics tale captures the series’ signature blend of slapstick and heart, with Walt Kelly’s expressive cover adding a playful punch.
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writer, artist, inker, letterer Carl Barks · cover Walt Kelly
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writer, artist, inker, letterer Carl Barks
cover pencils, inks Walt Kelly
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Barney has a terrible headache and Benny tries to keep things quiet for him. But he makes so much noise doing it that Barney winds up with shellshock.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).