Playboy #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Beach Photographer" is a standout story from Playboy #2 (1966), a 75-cent comic that captures a moment of playful tension with a single snapshot. Written and illustrated entirely by Claude Smith, the tale unfolds as a freelance photographer snaps a candid shot of a woman in a bikini—only to find her indifference quickly overshadowed by the sudden scramble of half a dozen men eager to claim the image. The cover by Claude Smith complements the story’s sharp, candid energy, making this a rare, self-contained gem from the era.
In "Beach Photographer," a freelance photographer captures a striking image of a woman in a bikini on a sun-drenched shore. When she refuses to purchase the photo, a surprising crowd of men vies to claim it—each eager to own a piece of the moment.
In "Sundial to Shark," a man pauses to check the time by a sundial on a quiet beach—only to find the gnomon suddenly shifting into the jagged fin of an approaching shark. The story’s quiet moment of stillness gives way to a sudden, absurd twist, blending humor and suspense in a single, sharp panel.
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Reprinted in The Best from Playboy #5 (1971), The Playboy Cartoon Album #4 (1971), The Playboy Cartoon Album #5 (1972)
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