Chili Annual #1

Chili’s thrilled to be the new Lily Lovey lipstick girl—until she realizes she has no idea what the product actually looks like. Her quest to buy a tube for her interview leads to a series of awkward mix-ups and unexpected encounters, all while trying to stay on brand.

In "Friends Till the End!" from Chili Annual #1 (1971), Chili tries to start the day with a fresh mindset—determined to be kind to Millie. But as she quickly learns, turning over a new leaf isn’t as simple as just deciding to do it.

In "null," Chili takes a ski trip with Reggie, hoping his focus on the slopes will keep him from making a move on her—only to find he’s planned ahead. Written by a team known for sharp humor, the story captures the awkward charm of teenage crushes with a perfectly timed twist.

In "Chili Tries T.V.!", Chili’s eager attempt to land a role on a local TV show leads to an unexpected audition with Millie, sparking a friendly rivalry over who’s the better performer—only for Chili to unexpectedly win the part. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1971 humor short captures the lighthearted tension of teenage ambition and the small triumphs of getting your name on the screen.

In "The Hollywood Hero!" from Chili Annual #1 (1971), Millie gets swept up in a whirlwind of excitement when she believes a big Hollywood scout is coming to see her—thanks to a lie from Chili, who claims Mr. Hanover changed his mind and wants her instead. Dressed to impress, she’s ready for stardom, only to find the scout isn’t at all what she imagined.