A Date with Judy #53

Based on the television and radio hit, DC's A Date with Judy #53 (July 1956) captures Judy's cheerful, self-sacrificing spirit right on the cover — she's skipping the movies to tutor the red-headed Oogie in math, pencil in hand at his desk, while a glamorous rival materializes in a thought bubble, reminding Judy exactly why she's keeping Oogie out of after-school trouble. Graham Place's clean, expressive linework gives the scene a warm comedic charm, with the equation on the chalkboard and the knowing glance from the corner portrait of Judy adding delightful little details. All new stories — including "Man from Mars!" — make this a breezy, fun slice of 1950s teen comedy from DC.