Flipper #1 - 1st issue

Flipper v1 #1, 1966 - A pair of scientists set up an underwater station in Coral Key. While waiting for their communication gear to arrive, young Bud suggests the idea of using his pet dolphin as their messenger. When a sudden storm blows in, the boy sends Flipper to carry a message to his ranger dad for help. The 

 follows the NBC tv show debut three years earlier. All stories are drawn by Dan Spiegle. Photo cover.