Cover: Linda Walter

Four Color #553

Apr 1954 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Beauty Contest," Susie finds herself drawn into a surprising game of baseball—less about the sport, more about the quiet tension between her and Wolf Wilson, who’s teaching her the rules with more than just a bat in hand. Written by Jerry Walter and brought to life with expressive, all-artist work by Linda Walter on both interior and cover, this 1954 Four Color comic captures a moment of youthful flirtation wrapped in the simplicity of a small-town summer.

Contains 6 stories

Beauty Contest

10 pp · Teen

Susie Q. SmithLegs O'HaraMuscles MaloneyHutch HopkinsOwlie OlsonHairbrushCleo SmithButterfly (dog)

Crazy About Olives

1 pp · Children

Cleo Smith

Baby Sitter's Nightmare

1 pp · Children

Horrible Horace WhiteAwful Arthur WhiteSusie Q. Smith

Susie Learns to Play Baseball

15 pp · Sports, Teen

Susie Q. SmithHutch HopkinsHairbrushCleo SmithButterfly (dog)Muscles MaloneyOwlie OlsonSmileyWolf Wilson

In "Susie Learns to Play Baseball," Jo finds herself sidelined when her crush, Thinking Hutch, chooses the diamond over her—so she turns to Wolf Wilson for lessons, hoping to prove herself. But as Wolf shows her the ropes, it’s clear he’s teaching more than just how to swing a bat.

Club Initiation

3 pp · Children

Cleo SmithSusie Q. SmithCousin Clyde

My Diary

2 pp · Humor, Teen

Susie Q. SmithHungry HarrisLegs O'HaraCaz KellyButterfly (dog)Hutch Hopkins