Much pre-Code comic-book content was based on other pop culture. The cover declared, “Blondie Comics based on Chic Young’s famous comic,” adding “All the comics are new and original.” Also noted, “A story by A.A. Milne.” © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc. But the Milne story “Sparrow Tree Square” was from “A Gallery of Children” from 1925, the same year that Winnie-the-Pooh was introduced. © 2018 Random House