Patsy Walker #28

Patsy Walker #28 brings the warm, breezy romance of 1950 to life with a cover by Louise Altson showing a red-haired young woman in a cheerful polka-dot blouse nestled close to a smiling young man in a fedora and bow tie, the two of them surrounded by flowers, candy, and what looks like a birthday cake — a sweet tableau of teenage affection in full bloom. Inside, Al Jaffee handles writing and art for "A Picture of Love!" and several other romantic adventures promising plenty of heartfelt drama. At 52 pages for a dime, this oversized issue is a lovely snapshot of mid-century romance comics at their most charming.