Candy #11

Candy's teen-humor charm is on full display in this August 1949 issue from Quality Comics, as our heroine clutches her purple hooded raincoat against driving rain and calls out to a bewildered blond boy — Ted — who stands behind her holding a tightly furled blue umbrella while puddles form at their feet. Harry Sahle's clean, expressive linework captures the comedic exasperation perfectly, from Candy's wide-eyed indignation to Ted's sheepish surprise. It's a wonderfully relatable slice of 1940s teen life that reminds you why this series kept readers smiling.