Patsy and Hedy #17

Two young men exchange knowing smirks as a confident young woman in a bold red outfit strides toward them, while a second woman in a sleek navy ensemble pauses in a doorway — the speech bubble teasing that something far louder than a gas-works explosion is coming. Al Jaffee's clean linework and sharp character expressions give this 1953 Atlas romance comic a breezy, playful energy that perfectly captures the light social sparring at the heart of Patsy and Hedy. A charming snapshot of mid-century teen humor, right down to the color-coordinated gloves.