Sad Sack Comics #13

George Baker's Sad Sack Comics #13 arrives in September 1951 as a "13th Fun-Packed Issue," and the cover says it all — a thoroughly drenched Sad Sack stands soaked to the bone beside a melting block of ice and a droopy dog, while a Department of Sanitation truck kicks up a spray of water in the background and a second hapless figure tumbles through the air above. Promises of all-new stories include "The Heat's On" and "Honesty's Reward," along with special games and puzzles, making this a genuinely well-rounded package from Harvey Comics. Baker's loose, expressive linework gives the whole scene a warm, rubbery charm that's easy to see why the series was "loved by millions.