Patsy Walker #43

Patsy Walker #43 brings the charm of 1952 teen romance right to the tennis court, where a red-haired Patsy leans across the net toward her beau Buzz, their hands clasped together as they exchange a perfectly flirty exchange about how wonderful — and conveniently underplayed — the sport can be. Al Jaffee handles the full art duties here, and his clean, expressive linework captures both the sunny outdoor setting and the easy warmth between the two characters with appealing lightness. Co-starring Hedy Wolfe and packed with 52 pages, this Atlas issue is a cheerful snapshot of the series at its most endearing.