Walt Kelly's Pogo #5
In "Dental Exam," Walt Kelly's classic swamp denizens take a turn at frontier justice when Howland insists the swamp needs law and order—prompting Albert to leap at the chance to be sheriff. With Howland and Churchy staging a dramatic rescue, the real test of Albert’s courage is about to begin. Written, drawn, and inked by Walt Kelly, this 2017 Hermes Press reissue captures the whimsy and wit of the original strip, with Kelly’s signature cover pencils and inks bringing the antics to life.
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Howland decides that the swamp needs law and order, but Albert quickly takes on the job of being sheriff. Howland and Churchy dress as a villain and a damsel in distress, respectively, in order to put Albert's bravery to the test.
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