(May 1950)

Dell, 1940 Series
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Volume:
?
Price:
0.10 USD
Pages:
52
Indicia frequency:
?
Indicia Publisher:
?
Brand:
A Dell Comic
Editing:
Alice Nielson Cobb?

Issue Notes

Parts of this issue are reprinted:

[Make a cake in washing machine] (Table of Contents)

Huey, Dewey and Louie / cover / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:
Walt Kelly
Inks:
Walt Kelly
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Huey; Dewey; Louie

Indexer Notes

Cover states that this issue is Volume 10, Number 8. The indicia reads the same and indictaes the contents are copyrighted 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947 and 1950. Issue published by K.K. Publications, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, New York, and was printed by Western Printing & Lithographing Company.


[Car accident and skywriting] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
It's such a nice day that Donald decides to take his nephews on a ride in the car, but fails to keep his eyes on the road.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Sunday strips in 1947

Indexer Notes

Found on the inside front cover. Printed in black, red, pink and white.


[Schemes to bathe nephews] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 10 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
Paul Murry [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Paul Murry [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
It's Saturday night and time to find a way for his nephews to take a bath, so Donald decides to use psychology on them!
Reprints:

[The Small Monster] (Table of Contents)

Bucky Bug / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
? [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
? [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
funny animals
Characters:
Bucky Bug; June; Bo; un-named Mayor
Synopsis:
The Mayor of the town warns all the residents of the danger of a giant dog and that they must be ready to battle the beast to the death, unaware that the dog is stuffed!
Reprints: show reprint note before migration

[Pet elephant] (Table of Contents)

Li'l Bad Wolf / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
Gil Turner
Pencils:
Gil Turner
Inks:
Gil Turner
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Li'l Wolf; Big Wolf; Dumbo
Synopsis:
Li'l Wolf's father chases his son's pet cat out of the house and refuses to let him own any type of animal that he doesn't approve of. Unfortunately, he does say his son can have an elephant. And Dumbo the Flying Elephant helps Li'l Wolf's father to "see the light" and the kitten comes home to stay.

[Goofy argues with octopus] (Table of Contents)

Mickey Mouse / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bill Walsh
Pencils:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Mickey Mouse; Goofy
Synopsis:
While observing aquarium life, Goofy makes the mistake of calling an octopus ugly!
Reprints:
  • from Mickey Mouse Sunday strips 1946

[Finds Minnie with Monty] (Table of Contents)

Mickey Mouse / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bill Walsh
Pencils:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Mickey Mouse; Minnie Mouse; Monty
Synopsis:
Mickey is in a loving mood, and decides to get Minnie a bouquet of flowers. His mood doesn't last long, however.
Reprints:
  • from Mickey Mouse Sunday strips 1946

[Pluto runs away with dog actress] (Table of Contents)

Mickey Mouse / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bill Walsh
Pencils:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Manuel Gonzales [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
funny animals
Characters:
Mickey Mouse; Pluto; Poochie (canine film star)
Synopsis:
Pluto falls for a female dog star and the two end of stealing from the meat market, which could damage the star's career.
Reprints:
  • from Mickey Mouse Sunday strips 1946

[Donald buys a 1910 car] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
funny animals
Characters:
Donald Duck; Daisy Duck
Synopsis:
Donald shows off his "new" car to Daisy.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-03-13

[Cowboy and western publishers] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck
Synopsis:
Donald dresses for the part as "junior partner" of Western Story Publishing Company.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-07-05

[HDL climb through log] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
Donald's nephews find an easier way to cross a chasm.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-01-11

[Forgot to buy gas at station] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck
Synopsis:
Donald gets everything for his car at the service station except the most important thing: gas!
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-04-16

Grandma Duck and the Easter Bunny (Table of Contents)

Grandma Duck / text story / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
?
Pencils:
Paul Murry
Inks:
Paul Murry
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Grandma Duck; Thumper Rabbit; Brer Bear
Synopsis:
Thumper comes over to Grandma's house and tells her that the Easter Bunny has been captured and the villain plans to make rabbit's feet out of him!

[Didn't get a free engraving] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck
Synopsis:
Donald's sentiment, to be engraved for free on a locket, proves to be unsuitable.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-01-30

[Reserves park bench for date] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Daisy Duck
Synopsis:
Donald and Daisy have a date.....and she wonders where he will take her.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-01-27

[Overloads shopping cart] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey
Synopsis:
Donald's nephew decides to help his Uncle do the shopping.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-05-27

[Home plate made of china] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey
Synopsis:
The boys want to play some baseball, but lack a suitable home "plate".
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-03-18

[Arrows in Neighbor Jones' hat] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro
Inks:
Al Taliaferro
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
Donald's nephews complain that the neighbor has all their arrows, and Uncle Donald is determined to get them back!
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-04-24

[Burglar steals garbage bag] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro
Inks:
Al Taliaferro
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck
Synopsis:
Because of "no dumping" ordinances, Donald comes up with an novel way of disposing of his trash.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-06-16

[Impresses Daisy with fortune] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro
Inks:
Al Taliaferro
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Daisy Duck
Synopsis:
Donald proves to Daisy that he not worthless, mean, stingy, lazy, chiseling and greedy.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-07-21

[Has himself carved on totem] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro
Inks:
Al Taliaferro
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
Donald is surprised at an image on a totem pole that he and his nephews are looking at.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-02-05

[Jumps in the lake] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck
Synopsis:
Donald regrets his decision to promise to follow employee's suggestions.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-04-08

[Brings home paper in his mouth] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Louie
Synopsis:
Donald is miffed because his nephew calls him absent minded.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-05-17

[HDL can't get a job] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis:
Donald really believes that his nephews can't get a job.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-05-03

[Bolivar sleeps in DD's bed] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro
Inks:
Al Taliaferro
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Bolivar (the dog)
Synopsis:
When Donald heads to work, Bolivar heads to bed.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Daily Strips 1947-10-09

The Mystery at Hidden River (Table of Contents)

Mickey Mouse / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:
Merrill De Maris
Pencils:
Bill Wright [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Bill Wright [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Mickey Mouse; Minnie Mouse [as Little Star, Indian girl]; Clarabelle Cow; Black Pete (villain); Shyster (villain)
Synopsis:
Mickey continues his search for Clarabelle and discovers that Minnie has been in disguise for the same purpose, and, together, they rescue the fair cow.

Indexer Notes

part 5


[Samples fruit in a store] (Table of Contents)

Donald Duck / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:
Bob Karp
Pencils:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Inks:
Al Taliaferro [as Walt Disney] (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?

Content Information

Genre:
Funny Animal
Characters:
Donald Duck; Sam (supermarket owner)
Synopsis:
Donald's "sampling" of various fruits at the supermarket costs him dearly in the end.
Reprints:
  • from Donald Duck Sunday strips 1947

Indexer Notes

Found on the inside back cover. Printed in red, pink, black and white.


["The Tops in Comic Entertainment"] (Table of Contents)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset

Content Information

Genre:
funny animal
Characters:
Huey; Dewey; Louie; Li'l Wolf
Synopsis:
Illustrated ad from the publisher giving subscription rates to Walt Disney's Comics and Stories magazine, with a bonus of a free pin-up for a 1-year subscription ($1); two free pin-ups for a 2-year subscription ($1.75), four free pin-ups for a 3-year subscription ($2.50), and six free pin-ups for a 5-year subscription ($4.00).

Editing

Table of Contents

  1. 1. [Car accident and skywriting]
    Donald Duck
  2. 2. [Schemes to bathe nephews]
    Donald Duck
  3. 3. [The Small Monster]
    Bucky Bug
  4. 4. [Pet elephant]
    Li'l Bad Wolf
  5. 5. [Goofy argues with octopus]
    Mickey Mouse
  6. 6. [Finds Minnie with Monty]
    Mickey Mouse
  7. 7. [Pluto runs away with dog actress]
    Mickey Mouse
  8. 8. [Donald buys a 1910 car]
    Donald Duck
  9. 9. [Cowboy and western publishers]
    Donald Duck
  10. 10. [HDL climb through log]
    Donald Duck
  11. 11. [Forgot to buy gas at station]
    Donald Duck
  12. 12. Grandma Duck and the Easter Bunny
    Grandma Duck
  13. 13. [Didn't get a free engraving]
    Donald Duck
  14. 14. [Reserves park bench for date]
    Donald Duck
  15. 15. [Overloads shopping cart]
    Donald Duck
  16. 16. [Home plate made of china]
    Donald Duck
  17. 17. [Arrows in Neighbor Jones' hat]
    Donald Duck
  18. 18. [Burglar steals garbage bag]
    Donald Duck
  19. 19. [Impresses Daisy with fortune]
    Donald Duck
  20. 20. [Has himself carved on totem]
    Donald Duck
  21. 21. [Jumps in the lake]
    Donald Duck
  22. 22. [Brings home paper in his mouth]
    Donald Duck
  23. 23. [HDL can't get a job]
    Donald Duck
  24. 24. [Bolivar sleeps in DD's bed]
    Donald Duck
  25. 25. The Mystery at Hidden River
    Mickey Mouse
  26. 26. [Samples fruit in a store]
    Donald Duck
  27. 27. ["The Tops in Comic Entertainment"]
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