This one’s a masterpiece. I've lost track of the times I've laughed reading it. Each time I read it, I see something new – some little piece of genius. The script is by Vic Lockman; and the art is by Tony Strobl (pencils) and John Liggera (inks). Strobl was one of the all time great Mickey/Donald/Goofy artists. If you don’t know his work, this is prime Strobl, who also gets the cover credit.
Goof is one of my heroes. He never gets discouraged, and he never lets anything change his sunny soul for very long. Goofy always begs the question: Is intelligence a blessing or a curse? Gorsh! That’s a no brainer!
This is from Four Color No. 702, May, 1956. All scans are from my own comic. Just click the image for the big picture.
Goof is one of my heroes. He never gets discouraged, and he never lets anything change his sunny soul for very long. Goofy always begs the question: Is intelligence a blessing or a curse? Gorsh! That’s a no brainer!
This is from Four Color No. 702, May, 1956. All scans are from my own comic. Just click the image for the big picture.
This is the back inside cover of the same issue - same artistic line-up as the main story. Feast your eyes on Liggera’s graceful inks.
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Wow, 1950s Disney new what they were doing! And MAN! this book is HUUGE! You got your money's worth back then. Dangit!
What an EPIC origin story ! Twice as long as that guy from Krypton. It was reallly touching (and funny) when Joe Nobody got an Oscar ahead of poor Goofy... (sniff) This story was probably pretty profound for some kids trying to grasp the concept of what success was. I also love the level of 'positivity' that Goofy brings to the table. He originally appeared as Dippy DAWG (not Dog). Great to see Pegleg Pete as well (with his other leg !) I see what you mean about all the little details, Mykal~ my fave is Goofy in the kitchen with the wheel barrow~ which reminds me~ to make a pot of chilli tomorrow !
Keith: Worth every penny and then some! Thanks for your comments. --
Lysdexicuss: I love that touch about Dippy Dawg, too! Good on you for knowing your Goofy history. I think my favorite bit of easy to miss stuff was when the girls are clambering for his stamped autograph, and he stamps one of them on the top of the head without noticing! Or when the movie executive says, regarding his name change "No, something with more dignity," and Goofy says, "How about Joe?" while tapping his head (just like the company yes men are tapping their desks - in imitation of the big boss, who is tapping his arm rest!).
Nearly every panel has a little bit of something.
"Yo ho ho and a bottle of pop!" -- Mykal
Mykal, as good as this story is, I think that I enjoyed reading your opening testimonial even more.
Now, that's a gret way to sell a great post.
Thanks, Chuck! It's all true, too. When things go poorly in life, I just ask myself - What you Goofy do? Usually the answer begins with - not take yourself so seriously. Gorsh, just take ah dern moment to sniff the posies!
It all gets easier from there. - Mykal
Great story Mykal. I love Goofy's humungous bed and gigantic stretch limos (or, rather the way Strobl draws them) Goofy pulling the sled with the lazy dogs riding... gotta love Goofy's indomitable will to be happy.
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r/e: thanks, and it was a real pleasure to share this one. Goofy, by story's end, will find a way to be happy. I can only hope that can be said of me one day. -- Mykal
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