Beetle Bailey #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Heat Wave," Beetle Bailey finds himself in a whirlwind of mistaken identities when his pen-pal romance takes a bizarre turn—faking photos of movie stars leads to an unexpected twist involving a jet-pilot trainee and a rival for his date. Written by Jack Mendelsohn and drawn by Tony DiPreta, this 1958 Dell comic captures the humor of military life with a dash of absurdity, all framed by Mort Walker’s classic cover art.
In "Cupid Is Stupid," Sgt. Snorkel’s sudden romance flips his usual gruff demeanor—until a misunderstanding sends him spiraling back into his old cranky self. A short, sharp dose of military humor from Beetle Bailey #16, this 1958 story captures the chaos of love and mistaken jealousy in just seven pages.
In "Complete Washout," Sarge pulls a classic prank on Killer by spinning his laundry duty as a glamorous errand, calling it a "gorgeous bundle." When Killer skips a date with actress Miss La Marr to comply, he’s left wondering if the real trick was the one he didn’t see coming.
In "Pilot's Error," Beetle’s prank of swapping fake movie star photos with his pen-pal Jo takes a wild turn when Killer arranges for Beetle to get fast jet-pilot training—only to find himself outmaneuvered when Beetle hijacks his date.
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Reprinted in Beetle Bailey #50 (1965), Beetle Bailey #51 (1965)
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