Four Color #447

In "Company Masquerade Party," Andy’s attempt to impress Polly backfires when Glamourpuss catches him pretending to be an executive and threatens to expose him—unless he takes her to the company masquerade instead. Forced into a double date, Andy enlists Beezy to stand in with Polly, but the night takes a surprising turn when both couples show up at the same party.

In this 1953 Four Color tale, Andy’s jealousy gets the better of him when Polly rides with wealthy Clarence Goldsack, leading him to alter a photo of movie star Lana Grable to trick her into thinking he’s romantically involved. When Polly agrees to cut ties with Clarence if Andy ends his fake romance, things get awkward—especially when the real Lana Grable arrives in town and Polly insists Andy break it off face-to-face.

In "Dressed for Success," Andy finds himself in a whirlwind when his mother’s dress—still being altered—ends up on him during a runaway car ride down a hill. He narrowly escapes detection by ducking into the Academy of Dance, where Polly is preparing for her ballet recital and Stuffy Hayden is lurking. What follows is a chaotic mix of mistaken identities and quick thinking when a pair of crooks strike, turning an awkward moment into an unexpected showdown.

In "Going Right to the Source," Andy’s determined to make his date with Polly unforgettable—so much so that he skips asking to borrow the car and instead requests his father’s wallet, hoping to impress her with a bold, if misguided, gesture. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this short 1953 Four Color tale captures the awkward charm of teenage romance with a touch of classic humor.