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National Comics #56
In "The Grifter!", Bernard Dibble crafts a delightfully quirky 1946 tale where Lassie and Laddie’s visit to Uncle Balty sparks unexpected chaos when his stern sister Sophia, swayed by Balty’s advice, embraces childhood mischief with a confiscated slingshot. As the kids secretly encourage a romance to lighten her mood, Balty finds himself unexpectedly liberated—thanks to a sibling bond that’s as warm as it is wacky. The story’s charm lies in its gentle humor and the clever, character-driven antics, all rendered in Bernard Dibble’s expressive art, with Al Bryant’s cover capturing the scene’s playful energy.