Sparkler Comics #8 (44)
In "Desert Pursuit," millionaire Mr. Biltybux—temporarily transformed into a miser by a blow to the head—regains his true self after a second knock, only to find his sudden return to kindness sparks chaos. Rehiring his butler Hives and a whole team of assistant butlers, the household descends into a comedic whirlwind of mistaken identities and mayhem. The story, drawn with energetic flair by Bernard Dibble, features a lively cover by Rex Maxon, capturing the zany spirit of this 1945 Sparkler Comics classic.
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Millionaire Mr. Biltybux, changed into a miser by a blow on the head, recovers his real personality after a second blow. He re-hires his butler Hives and a slew of assistant butlers, but the ensuing melee causes Hives to quit once more.
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