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Cover: John Carey

Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #47

Feb 1958 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "The Perfect Picture," Woody Woodpecker and the kids find themselves mistaken for heirs to the legendary 17th-century pirate Red Top, drawing the unwanted attention of two treasure hunters on a tropical island. Written by Carl Fallberg and brought to life with vibrant art by John Carey—pencils, inks, and lettering—this 1958 Dell comic captures the classic zany energy of the era, with Carey’s dynamic visuals and the Western Publishing Production Shop’s bright colors bringing the island adventure to life.

Contains 7 stories
The Perfect Picture
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody WoodpeckerKnotheadSplinter
Doomed On Kokomoko Island
14 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody WoodpeckerKnotheadSplinternative lei vendorjuice bar attendantdonkey cart vendorThe Cap'nMister Sly

In "Doomed On Kokomoko Island," Woody Woodpecker and his friends find themselves caught in a tropical treasure hunt when two shady adventurers mistake them for heirs of the legendary pirate Red Top. With the island's secrets hidden in plain sight and a cast of eccentric locals—including The Cap'n, Mister Sly, and a suspicious juice bar attendant—every palm tree and buried crate could be the key to fortune… or disaster.

Taxi Trouble
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody Woodpeckertaxi bossvarious taxi driverschowhound (dog)two male passengerslittle old ladymotorcycle cop
The Private Eye Spy
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Homer PigeonCarrie PigeonEdgar EagleEddy
Kids Will Be Kids
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody WoodpeckerKnotheadSplinterWally WalrusWillie Walrussnowman contest judgesButchie Buzzard

In "Kids Will Be Kids," young snow sculptors Knothead, Splinter, and Willie Walrus go all out for the kids’ snowman contest—only to find their creations quickly commandeered by the over-the-top antics of adult Woody and Wally Walrus, who turn the friendly competition into a full-blown showdown of egos and exaggerated flair. With the judges watching and Butchie Buzzard lurking nearby, the line between playful building and adult mischief begins to blur in the most delightfully chaotic way.

Garden Variety Tuba
0.75 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody WoodpeckerBuzz Buzzard
TIM...ber!
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Woody Woodpecker

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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer John Carey
cover pencils, inks John Carey

Reprints

Reprinted in Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #184 (1959), Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #111 (1970), Golden Comics Digest #16 (1971), Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #116 (1971)

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