Walter Lantz New Funnies #211
In "Strength and Fish-ness," air mail pilot Homer Pigeon delivers an electric heater to Chilly Willy at the South Pole, where a mischievous mix of cold, electricity, and an electric eel sets off a whirlwind of antics. When impulsive Burly Bear takes an unplanned flight in Homer’s plane, chaos follows—until Chilly Willy joins Homer on the journey back to the USA, eager for a taste of warmer weather and a long visit with his feathered friend. Written by Del Connell and brought to life with lively art by Vivie Risto—pencils, inks, and colors—this 1954 Dell classic features a cover by Bill Weaver, capturing the zany spirit of the era in a 10-cent comic.
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Air Mail pilot Homer Pigeon delivers an electric heater to Chilly Willy at the South Pole. As they hook it up to be powered by an electric eel, good natured but impulsive Burly Bear, who always wanted to fly like a bird, takes an uncontrolled ride in Homer’s plane. Once the plane is recovered, Chilly accompanies Homer for the trip back to the USA - where the chronically cold penguin looks forward to warmer climes… and will have an extended stay with his pigeon host.
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