Miss America #78

In this lighthearted 1956 tale from *Miss America #78*, Patsy tries to switch up the school dance rules to “no-steady” so she can finally go with Lanny Brown—only to discover he’s already promised to someone else. The mix-up sets off a series of awkward moments and playful misunderstandings, all in the spirit of teen romance and high school hijinks.

Hedy’s thrilled to gloat about her father hosting movie star Cliff Brandon—until she discovers the real guest is just a plumber named Cliff Brandon. The twist turns her pride into a quiet, mortified laugh, all in a single evening’s humbling turn.

In "You Can't Love Two Men," Jo finds herself caught between loyalty and longing when her steady returns after six months away, only to discover her heart hasn’t stayed where it was. The story unfolds with quiet tension as Jo grapples with feelings she didn’t expect, navigating the emotional weight of a love that didn’t fade—and one that never was.

In this lighthearted 1956 tale from *Miss America* #78, Patsy and Buzz find themselves stuck at home with no room or cash for a night out—so they each charm their way into separate friend’s parties, only to realize too late that their plans clash. Written with a wink and drawn in the era’s signature charm, the story captures the sweet, silly tension of teenage missteps and crossed schedules.