Mirth #35

In "Man Imagines Woman Is Beautiful," Martin Filchock crafts a quiet, observant moment from 1955 that lingers with subtle wit and perception. The story follows a brief, telling encounter between a stranded man and a passing female motorist, capturing a fleeting exchange that hints at assumptions and misunderstandings with gentle precision. The crisp, expressive artwork by Filchock—pencils, inks, and all—brings the scene to life, while Bill Wenzel’s cover captures the mood with a sharp, stylized glance.