Thursday, December 10, 2009

"Surprise Christmas Present"

Santa knows if you’ve been good, and the boy in this tale has certainly been good for goodness’ sake. Thus, a convergence of miracles.

This was drawn by Irving Tripp and comes from Four Color No. 958, December 1958. Scans are from my own comic.

8 comments:

  1. I'll bet the STORK was pretty upset with Santa when this story hit the news stands~!

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  2. Wow-Wow-Wow!
    What a wonderful, wonderful christmas gift! Great stuff, Mykal.
    Good to remember Irving Tripp and his cartooning skills now he's passed away this 27th November.
    He gave a magical touch to the children in his stories, uh? And this is not an exception.
    Are you going to post this issue in full?

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  3. Lysdexicuss: I know! Santa is sort of stepping on his toes in this heartwarming tale (heartwarming, that is, for us non-storks).

    Gabriel: Yes, I will be posting every story from this issue before Christmas. More wonderful Tripp on the way!

    Thanks, guys! -- Mykal

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  4. Dang nab it Mykal! I'm such a soft touch for these Orphan-type stories (especially this time of year) that, well, it "got to me"
    Thank you.

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  5. r/e: I think this one kind of gets everyone! -- Mykal

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  6. Sweet!
    What a sweet and charming little tale -- with some great lessons about giving. Tender, with a moral at the end. So sweet, I think you've just given me a case of diabetes.
    Almost!
    Thank you, Mykal(the comic posting machine)!

    Were boys named 'Tammie' much back then? Never heard that one on a boy before...

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  7. Apocolyte: The story is perfect in that it's sweetness isn't layed on too thick. It's very, very sparse and simple. You got me on the Tammie question, though.

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  8. What a sweet, heartwarming story, perfect for Christmas. I love this!

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