Blondie Comics Monthly #79

Summer plans go hilariously sideways on the cover of this 1955 Harvey Comics entry, where Dagwood — loaded down with a fishing pole, life preserver, binoculars, a picnic basket, and sundry supplies — scrambles in a panic off a dock while Blondie sits coolly in a canoe below, paddle in hand and looking thoroughly unamused. Chic Young's expressive, rubbery linework captures the couple's comic chemistry perfectly, with every wobbling item in Dagwood's arms adding to the delightful chaos. A charming slice of domestic comedy from one of the most beloved newspaper-strip families ever brought to the comics page.