Patsy Walker #45

This 1953 Atlas romance-comedy issue puts Patsy Walker right in the middle of a deliciously awkward outdoor scene: a red-haired young woman in a yellow dress sits cozy with a sharp-suited older man on a park bench, while a surprised onlooker in the background catches him in what looks like a very creative interpretation of "baby-sitting." Al Jaffee handles both the writing and cover art, bringing a sharp comedic eye to the he-said/she-caught tension that leaps right off the page. Co-starring Hedy Wolfe and packed with 52 pages, this issue is a fun snapshot of mid-century teen humor with just enough romantic mischief to keep things lively.