Margie Comics #48

Margie Comics #48 brings a delightful slice of late-1940s humor straight from Marvel, as the dark-haired Margie — dressed sharply in her red usherette uniform — manages a velvet rope while a crowd of smitten fellows cluster at the theater entrance, hearts and stars practically floating off their heads. Her speech bubble says it all: "Honestly, fellas — there're plenty of seats down front — please sit down, huh? Won'tcha?" — a perfectly charming snapshot of Margie's effortless effect on the boys around her. For fans of golden-age teen comedy, this 10-cent gem from 1949 captures the breezy, lighthearted spirit that made the series such a fun read.