Patsy Walker #17

Patsy Walker is up to something delightfully mischievous on this 1948 cover by Al Jaffee and inker George Klein — she's crouched indoors with a diary open in her hands, hearts floating in the air around her, while a young man peers in through the rainy window outside, completely unaware he's walked into her scheme. The story title "Bait for a Date!" promises the kind of playful romantic comedy that kept this series boasting over five million readers. A charming snapshot of teen-humor comics at their mid-century best.