Georgie Comics #18

From September 1948, this Marvel teen-humor title serves up a wonderfully silly scene: a dark-haired young woman leans over in concern as Georgie — flat on the ground in his checkered jacket — blows steam from his mouth onto a spinning top, while a blonde onlooker with a handbag sums up the situation with "Blowing his top!" The punny exchange between the two girls perfectly captures the lighthearted, gag-driven charm that made these postwar teen comics such a delight. At a dime a copy, Georgie Comics #18 is a cheerful snapshot of 1948 humor done with real comedic timing.