Atom the Cat #9

Charlton's Atom the Cat returns in this 1957 installment, with Maurice Whitman's cover depicting the scrappy black-and-white feline showing off some serious muscle — curling a 100-pound dumbbell in one paw while casually clutching what appears to be a small mouse in the other, all while a massive 500-pound barbell rests at his feet. The story title "Please Don't Diet" pairs perfectly with that image of feline fitness and flair. It's a charming, lighthearted package that captures everything fun about Charlton's funny-animal comics of the era.