My Date Comics #1

In "My Date With Swifty Chase," Swifty’s plans take a turn when he discovers his pal Jo has a crush on movie star Humphrey Hogart. When Hogart unexpectedly arrives in town to secretly meet his girlfriend Chandra Blake, Swifty sees a chance to help—and maybe win a little more space for himself in Jo’s heart.

In this lighthearted 1947 tale from *My Date Comics #1*, Ginny’s determined pursuit of Herbert Gotrocks takes a surprising turn when her crush’s absence opens the door for Icky to step into the spotlight—literally, when he accidentally foils two escaped convicts at the costume party. The moment is a quiet triumph, one that finally catches Ginny’s attention in a way Herbert never could.

In "null," Jo daydreams big—envisioning herself as Superintendent of Schools, where she can finally make all the rules she’s always wanted. Later, she wonders if meeting a famous singing star might be less magical than her imagination suggests.