Patsy and Hedy #45

This September 1956 Atlas Comics entry drops readers right into a sunny beach-day rivalry, with a red-haired young woman in a striped swimsuit perched on a dock beside an attentive young man, while two dark-haired girls scheme in the background — their speech bubbles making it delightfully clear that romance and a little friendly scheming are on the agenda. Morris Weiss's cover art captures the breezy, sun-soaked mood perfectly, from the crowded shoreline to the mischievous expressions all around. Priced at just a dime and packed with "All New Stories," Patsy and Hedy #45 is a charming snapshot of 1956 teen-humor comics at their most cheerful.