Some good stories and nice layouts highlight the Flintstones comics from 50 years ago this month. The May 21st comic has good examples how to handle a lot of people without the panels being cluttered. We see on May 28th that Wilma used to be a cheerleader. Did she go to Geology High? Fred’s given up the Winstons for a pipe.
Richard Holliss supplied all these from his collection. Click on each to make it bigger.
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May 7, 1967.
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May 14, 1967. Barney is looking toward heaven.
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May 21, 1967. What is that smiling guy holding (besides balloons) in the opening panel? Spop!
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May 28, 1967. Wilma’s cheer doesn’t rhyme, but it accomplishes its task.
Richard Holliss supplied all these from his collection. Click on each to make it bigger.
May 7, 1967. 
May 14, 1967. Barney is looking toward heaven. 
May 21, 1967. What is that smiling guy holding (besides balloons) in the opening panel? Spop! 
May 28, 1967. Wilma’s cheer doesn’t rhyme, but it accomplishes its task.