Indicia title is "THE LITTLE RASCALS, No. 883." Code number is L.RASCALS O.S. #883-583. Copyright 1958 by Hal Roach Studios. Fourth of twelve Little Rascals Four Color issues. Based loosely on the 1922-44 Our Gang series of two-reel comedies produced by Hal Roach.
Cover
1 page
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Farina]
Pencils
David Gantz (painting)
Inks
David Gantz (painting)
Colors
David Gantz (painting)
Notes
Pencils, inks, and letters credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Stuffed Chicken (1 page)
Synopsis
Spanky tries to barbeque a chicken, with unpleasant results.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Fatso; Alfalfa; Buckwheat; Farina]
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Inside front cover; black and white. Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
The Big Race (10 pages)
Synopsis
The Rascals and Toughie McGurk's Pirates compete for raw materials to build racers for the town's Soap Box Derby.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Toughie McGurk
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Pencils and ink credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
The Swampfrog Safari (8 pages)
Synopsis
The Rascals go to a swamp to catch frogs for a French restaurant; but the swamp belongs to the cantankerous Mr. Grumble, who decides to catch the frogs himself.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Mr. Grumble
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
A Brush With Genius (8 pages)
Synopsis
After attending an abstract art show, Alfalfa decides to become a painter.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Aunt Matilda
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
You Can't Win (6 pages)
Synopsis
Waldo, the rich kid, invites the Rascals to his birthday party. Waldo's parents have hired a new butler and have told him not to let the Rascals in.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Waldo Worthington
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
Strongest in the Neighborhood (1 page)
Synopsis
Spanky lifts weights to be the toughest in the neighborhood, but he's still no match for Toughie McGurk.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Toughie McGurk
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Inside back cover; black and white. Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
Comic Story
The Duet (1 page)
Synopsis
Spanky and Alfalfa have to stay after school and practice a piano and violin duet.
Feature
The Little Rascals
Genre
Children
Characters
The Little Rascals [Spanky; Alfalfa; Fatso; Buckwheat; Farina]; Miss Pretty
Pencils
David Gantz
Inks
David Gantz
Notes
Back cover. The last panel is Dell's "A Pledge to Parents." Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
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