National Comics #75

In "The Barker Breaks the Bank at Donte Marlo!", Lassie’s dream of having a dog hits a roadblock when her older sister Roberta says no—but with a little help from Uncle Balty, things quickly spiral into a canine-filled household. Written, drawn, and inked by Bernard Dibble, this 1949 slice of whimsical chaos captures a classic moment of sibling rivalry and unexpected chaos. The cover by Gill Fox perfectly captures the playful frenzy of the moment.