''Leave It to Binky'' is a teen-humor

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series published by

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that ran for 82 issues, first appearing in 1948 and wrapping up in 1977.

Publication history

The adventures of teenager Binky Biggs started in DC Comics' ''Leave It to Binky'' #1 (

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March 1948), which ran for 60 issues through 1958. The series was revived in ''

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'' #70 (Sept 1967), which was popular enough to bring the series back, resuming with issue #61 in July 1968. With issue #72 (May 1970), the title was shortened to ''Binky'' and the series ran until issue #81 (Nov. 1971). The entire DC humor line was cancelled between 1971 and 1972, including ''Leave It to Binky'', '' Date with Debbi'' and ''

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''. The comic was briefly revived for issue #82 in Summer 1977. A spin-off title, ''Binky's Buddies'', ran 12 issues (Feb. 1969 - Dec. 1970).''Binky's Buddies''
at the Grand Comics Database Scribbly the Boy Cartoonist appeared in some issues as a backup feature.

Awards

Artist

Henry Scarpelli Henry Scarpelli (July 30, 1930 – April 4, 2010) was an American comic book artist. His work won him recognition from the industry, including the Shazam Award for Best Inker (Humor Division) in 1970, for his work on '' Date With Debbi'', '' ...

won a 1970

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for Best Inker (Humor Division) for his work on this series, '' Date With Debbi'', and other DC comics.

References

External links

''Leave It to Binky''
at Don Markstein's Toonopedia
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