Patsy and Hedy #55

The doorstep social drama on Al Hartley's cover of Patsy and Hedy #55 says it all: a young man has brought red-haired Patsy along to dark-haired Hedy's party — uninvited — and the speech bubbles crackle with that particular tension only an unannounced guest can generate. This December 1957 Atlas-era romance title delivers the sharp wit and stylish fashions the series was known for, with Hartley's clean linework making every arched eyebrow and pearl necklace count. If you enjoy stories where social maneuvering is the real sport, this one looks like a very lively evening indeed.