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Cover: Jerry Robinson & Mort Meskin
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My Date Comics #4

Jan 1948 · Hillman · 0.10 USD
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In "The Lonesome Wolf," Jack Kirby and Joe Simon deliver a tender, character-driven tale from 1948, spotlighting Howard Howard—a man whose bravado masks a deep shyness—struggling to confess his feelings for nightclub singer Georgia Stafford. With help from the well-meaning but misguided House-Date Harry and the ever-practical Swifty, Howard’s journey toward honesty unfolds in quiet moments and awkward attempts, all rendered with the expressive flair of Kirby’s art and Simon’s keen eye for personality. The cover by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin captures the story’s mix of charm and nervous energy.

Contains 6 stories
The Lonesome Wolf
12 pp · Humor, Teen
Sunny DayeSwifty ChaseHouse-Date HarryHoward HowardGeorgia StaffordSnubby Skeemer

In "The Lonesome Wolf," Howard Howard’s reputation as a ladies’ man crumbles when he’s too nervous to confess his feelings for Georgia Stafford, the nightclub singer he admires from afar. With help from House-Date Harry and a clumsy attempt at charm, things only get worse—until Swifty steps in to straighten things out.

The Date-Letter of Bill Dotson in Pictures
5 pp · Humor, Teen
Jean Anne MartenBill DotsonMaryHarry

In this lighthearted 1948 tale from *My Date Comics #4*, Bill Dotson struggles to muster the nerve to ask Mary on a date, leaving his friend Harry eager to step in. Through a series of awkward missteps and well-meaning attempts, Bill’s quiet sincerity slowly begins to make its mark—though the outcome remains delightfully uncertain.

Untitled Humor story
8 pp · Humor, Teen
Ginny TateHerbert GotrocksMrs. TateAmbrose TateIcky DavisCabooseGeni GapalackMr. Gotrocks

In this lighthearted 1948 tale from *My Date Comics #4*, Herbert stumbles upon a secret real estate plan while eavesdropping on Ginny’s dad—only to accidentally set off a chain of misadventures when he rushes to warn his own father. With a mix of teenage scheming and quick thinking, Ginny and her friends step in to outmaneuver the plot, turning a potential family feud into a surprising win.

Genius --- That's What!
6 pp · Humor, Teen
AnnLucyJoe

When Ann claims chairmanship of the clubhouse decorating committee for an upcoming dance, she strategically hoards the best furniture and monopolizes Joe's help—all while Lucy struggles with the leftover room and watches her steady date slip away. Lucy's frustration builds as Ann works her charm on Joe, but a lucky accident gives Lucy the chance to prove her decorating genius and turn the tables before the night is through.

A Rainy Day with House-Date Harry
3 pp · Humor, Teen
House-Date HarrySunny DayeMr. DuffMr. Zipken

House-Date Harry finally lands a date with Sunny Daye, but her family's moving day throws a wrench into his plans—and with no money in his pocket, he'll need all the resourcefulness he can muster to salvage the afternoon. When rain forces them to improvise their date, Harry and Sunny end up in an unexpected place, and his schemes to make the best of a bad situation spark plenty of chaos. Created by Simon and Kirby, this 1948 comic delivers the kind of slapstick mishaps and teenage dating disasters that made House-Date Harry a humor favorite.

Untitled Humor story
8 pp · Humor, Teen
Violet Ray [Ultra Violet]HelenGeorgeCarl

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $145
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,002*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $804*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $388*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $331*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Jack Kirby
writer, inker Joe Simon
cover pencils Jerry Robinson
cover inks Mort Meskin

Reprints

Reprinted in The Best of Simon and Kirby #[nn] (2009), Gwandanaland Comics #1627 (2018), Gwandanaland Comics #1720 (2018)

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