Walt Disney Winnie-the-Pooh #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Flower Fiend," Piglet's growing worry about the Hundred Acre Wood lacking a fire engine sets off a chain reaction—Tigger and Pooh, ever eager for adventure, leap into action with a wild plan to find a "hephalumph" and its elephantine hose to put out fires. Their mission quickly derails into a whimsical picnic detour, leaving the original urgency behind in favor of honey, laughter, and the usual charm of the forest. Written by Vic Lockman and illustrated by John Carey—with his distinctive pencils and inks defining the cover and interior—this 1978 issue captures the gentle absurdity of Pooh’s world in a 35-cent comic.
Winnie-the-Pooh, inspired by the clutter of old ads in his home, dreams of fresh, original art to brighten things up—so he sets out to paint something truly his own. With Tigger’s boundless energy, Piglet’s quiet encouragement, Eeyore’s wistful skepticism, and a curious raccoon nearby, the idea quickly spirals into a playful, heartfelt attempt at creativity. But can a bear with a sweet tooth and a love for honey truly capture his vision on canvas?
When the forest animals gather at the Backscratch Tree to ease their itches, a new arrival disrupts the peace: a surly, claw-happy bobcat who fences off the tree and declares it his own. Now, Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, and even the gopher and a flock of sparrows must find a way to reclaim their favorite scratch spot—before the whole forest starts itching for a solution.
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Reprinted in Walt Disney Presents Winnie-the-Pooh Fun and Fantasy [Dynabrite Comics] #11360 (1979), Ole Brumm #7/1981 (1981), Ole Brumm #8/1982 (1982)
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