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Abbott and Costello Comics #39 (1956)

St. John · 1956 · 36 pages

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Contains 6 stories
Tropical Trappers
8 pp · humor
Bud AbbottLou CostelloAnnaEl PanchoPedroSneaky Pete

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello arrive in tropical Costa Guava for a health cure and stumble into a bargain—a general store they can afford because the previous owner, Pedro, is desperate to escape the iron grip of the ruthless bandit El Pancho, who controls nearly every business in town. When El Pancho learns a "General" has set up shop on his turf, he moves to eliminate the competition, but Abbott and Costello's unexpected survival and quick thinking turn the tables in a way that surprises everyone.

Tepee Town
5 pp · humor
Bud AbbottLou CostelloBroken-TwigLittle-SquirtTadpole

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello visit an Indian reservation hoping for a peaceful tour, but their plans go sideways when they stumble upon what appears to be a gruesome crime scene—complete with a "murdered" man and his "scalp." What starts as a prank by young members of the tribe quickly spirals into chaos as the chief takes a dim view of the tourists' involvement, leading to a wild chase with unexpected (and hilarious) consequences.

Bent but Not Broke
6 pp · humor
Bud AbbottLou CostelloDr. Herman

Lou Costello shows up at Dr. Herman's office unable to straighten his back, and what follows is a series of comedic mix-ups as Bud Abbott and Lou fumble through a medical examination. Between Lou's wardrobe mishaps, a young patient's mysterious ailments, and Lou's increasingly questionable impersonation of a doctor, Dr. Herman's practice turns into complete chaos.

Space Trip to Mars
1 pp · humor
Professor BirdbrainMrs. Birdbrain

Professor Birdbrain is ready to make history with his homemade rocket ship bound for Mars, much to his wife's skepticism about his harebrained scheme. When his experimental takeoff sends shockwaves through his own home, the professor discovers his journey may have unexpected consequences closer to home than the Red Planet itself.

Man in Uniform
8 pp · humor
Bud AbbottLou Costello

Lou Costello gets a chance to shine when he's named "Eagle of the Week" for collecting the most newspapers in a Boy Scout drive, but his quest to prove himself a worthy leader by performing good deeds keeps backfiring in hilarious fashion. With Bud Abbott egging him on, Lou attempts to help an old lady, carry packages for a stranger, and rescue what he thinks is a baby—each attempt landing him in deeper trouble. Will Lou manage to complete even one good deed before his week in uniform comes to an end?

Groan and Bear It!
4 pp · humor
Bud AbbottLou Costello

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello head out for some tough outdoor work to build muscle, but the crisp air and hard labor quickly get under Lou's skin—so he grabs what he thinks is a warm fur coat to stay comfortable. What Lou doesn't realize is that his innocent wardrobe choice sets off a wild chain of misunderstandings that turns Bud into something far more dangerous than any cold snap. This 1956 romp is pure slapstick confusion as the boys struggle to keep their friendship—and their wits—intact.

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