Li'l Genius #47

Li'l Genius suits up as a pint-sized cowboy on this 1963 Charlton cover, dual-wielding cap guns with a big grin while "POP! POP!" sound effects fill the air — surrounding him are floating heads of pals dressed as a Native American, a police officer, a soldier, and a firefighter, each looking equally delighted by the dress-up fun. Jon D'Agostino's clean, expressive linework gives the whole scene a cheerful, cartoonish energy that fits perfectly with the "Rowdy Rider" story inside. At just 12 cents, this is a charming snapshot of early-'60s all-ages humor comics at their most playful.