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Just Dandy: Following the Leader

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist
February 29, 2024
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Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, as he goes on an aerial delivery trip. In this comic, Dandy is placed in a position of unexpected — and unwanted — leadership! (Christa Kim | Northern Star)
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