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Melvin Monster

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Melvin Monster is a 1960s satirical children's comic book character created by John Stanley and published by Dell Comics. Melvin first appeared in 1965.[1] Nine issues were published on a semi-annual basis.

Melvin Monster is a green-skinned boy who lives in Monsterville.[2] He attends the Little Black School House, where he is taught by Miss McGargoyle. His parents (Mummy and Baddy) are disappointed that he wants to be helpful. He has a pet crocodile, Cleopatra, who repeatedly tries to eat him.[3]

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  1. ^ [1] Toonopedia "Melvin Monster"
  2. ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 59. ISBN 978-1605490557.
  3. ^ [2] "Melvin Monster" by Sarah Boslaugh, PopMatters, August 11, 2009