Babs

A cheerful presence from DC's early 1950s teen-humor scene, Babs made her debut in A Date with Judy #21 in 1951, arriving right in the heart of the Golden Age when wholesome, slice-of-life comics were a staple of the spinner rack. She pops up across a delightful mix of titles — from Leave It to Binky to Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane — keeping lively company with the likes of Janie Clark, Peg, and Jill Blake. A modest but genuine piece of DC's mid-century tapestry, Babs is a charming find for collectors with a soft spot for the era's breezy, everyday storytelling.