Publishers / Harvey / Little Dot (1953) / #81
81June 1962
$0.12

Little Dot #81

Harvey · June 1962

First appearance: Peter Polka
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Identification plate

Series
Little Dot (Harvey, 1953 series)
Issue
#81
Publication date
June 1962
Key date
1962-06-00
Indicia publisher
Harvey Enterprises Inc.
Price
$0.12
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Peter Polka - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Warren Kremer; inks: Warren KremerDot Polka
1-comic story1pencils: Warren Kremer; inks: Warren KremerDot Polka; Jimmy Jones
2Dizzy Dotscomic story5Little Dot, Peter Polka First, Mrs. Polka
3-comic story1pencils: Sid Couchey; inks: Sid CoucheyLotta Plump; Mrs. Plump
4-comic story1Gloria Glad, Richie Rich
5Little Dot Meets Uncle Generouscomic story5pencils: Sid Couchey; inks: Sid CoucheyDot Polka; Mrs. Polka; Uncle Generous
6The Weaklingcomic story5pencils: Sid Couchey; inks: Sid CoucheyLotta Plump; Mr. Plump; Mrs. Plump; Rudolf
7The Crow and the Pelicantext story0.75letters: typeset; ?Petey Pelican; Charlie Crow; blue jay; birds
8The Ambitious Anttext story0.75letters: typesetAndrew Ant; Anthony Ant
9Sir Richiecomic story5Richard Rich Sr., Richie Rich

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Little Dot's Uncles & Aunts #211967On eBay ›
Richie Rich Millions #151965On eBay ›
Richie Rich Money World #291977On eBay ›
Richie Rich Digest Magazine #251990On eBay ›
Richie Rich Million Dollar Digest #321994On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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