Ha Ha Comics #49

In "How the Turtle Got His Shell," a whimsical tale from Ha Ha Comics #49 (1948), a young reindeer named Blitzen Jr. struggles to follow in his father’s hoofprints—literally. When Blitzen Sr. insists he take his place on Santa’s sleigh, the boy sets out to find a different calling, only to discover an unexpected way to help on Christmas Eve. Written by H. R. Karp and illustrated by Jack Bradbury, with lettering by Melvin Millar, the story blends holiday cheer with a touch of early sci-fi flair, all capped by Dan Gordon’s playful cover art.