Spud & Co

From 1962 to 1964, Formatic Publishing released Spud & Co, a six-issue comic series centered on the adventures of a resourceful boy and his loyal dog. The strip was a lighthearted, all-ages affair typical of early-1960s humor comics, with creator John Stanley—best known for his work on Little Lulu—bringing his signature blend of gentle mischief and clever dialogue to the title. Though brief, Spud & Co stands as a charming, lesser-known example of Stanley's post-Lulu output, capturing the era's wholesome yet slyly witty storytelling.