Daffy Duck #22

There's something undeniably charming about Daffy Duck kneeling at a golden harp, one finger plucking a string while a music stand holds his sheet music — the wandering musical notes suggest the performance may not be going entirely to plan. Fred Abranz's cover art captures Daffy's signature mix of ambition and barely-contained chaos in a delightfully lighthearted scene. At just a dime, this 1960 Dell issue — featuring interior art by Phil De Lara — is a warm snapshot of mid-century funny animal comics at their most enjoyable.