The story nears its conclusion, with the April 26 episode represented by a combination of a third-page and black and white half page found online. The third-page format really butchered Collins’ artwork—in the first panel, young Princess Elizabeth is cropped from the action, despite being mentioned in the introductory caption.

Blocked by a street full of livestock, Ratigan turns and finds his escape blocked again.

The story transitions in a light-hearted half page, one of ten halves in the 14-week story arc.

The merits of the half-page format are on full display compared to its third-page version. Next week, a look at this sequence from a different perspective.

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With Kevin’s arrest, Ratigan’s plot is in motion.

Knowing Kevin so well, King Henry is suspicious about the incriminating letter.

The last panel of the second tier has a unique composition, with the caption placed in the center instead of its usual spot in a corner. Meanwhile, Ratigan will soon have more agitation than listening to female chatter!

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With the March 15, 1959 episode, the stage is set for Ratigan’s plot.

As Moore paints his subject, the puppeteer entertains the young princess—but it is Ratigan who is pulling the strings.

King Henry appeared regularly in Kevin’s adventures, and was sometimes portrayed as a but of a buffoon. But here, his suspicion is warranted.

Things certainly look grim for Kevin.

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Ratigan’s plan works perfectly. I wonder if he also left a toy out on the path?

Thinking he sees his wife leaping into Kevin’s arms, it is Stephen who jumps to a conclusion.

When Stephen Moore slapped Kevin in the second frame, I was reminded of the image of Batman slapping Robin. (Will someone create a meme?)

It wasn’t the first time I thought I saw a similarity between the two comic strips.

(Looks I took some liberties with the Batman artwork).

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