Homer, the Happy Ghost #17

Homer, the Happy Ghost #17 (January 1958) delivers exactly the cheerful mischief its title promises — on Dan DeCarlo's bright yellow cover, the little halo-wearing ghost Homer squares off against a hulking, bewildered boxer in the ring, landing a comically solid punch while a delighted crowd cheers from ringside. It's a wonderfully absurd setup that perfectly captures Homer's charming brand of good-natured chaos. A fine slice of late-'50s Atlas humor comics at a dime a copy.