Walter Lantz New Funnies #184
In "Carrie's Cruise," Charlie’s accidental ingestion of a tiny radio sets off a chain of misadventures that pulls him and Andy into a seaside mystery. With a thief known only as "The Hook" — his left hand replaced by a metal hook — hot on their trail, the duo uncovers a treasure map that could lead to fortune or disaster. Written by Frank Thomas and illustrated by Dick Hall, with inks by Anahid Dinkjian, this 1952 Dell classic features a cover by Dan Gormley, capturing the whimsy and suspense of a summer adventure gone awry.
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Charlie swallows a miniature radio while in a waterfront pawn shop. He and Andy become involved with a thief called "The Hook" (who has a hook for a left hand) and come into possession of a treasure map.
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