The Adventures of Bob Hope #66

The cover of this January 1960 DC issue sets up the gag perfectly: a wide-eyed Bob Hope sits in an armchair, practically beaming, as a glamorous blonde drapes herself beside him and four elegantly dressed fashion models parade in the background. The employer's speech bubble informs him he'll need to "keep a constant eye" on the models — and Bob's reply, "I'll take the job on one condition — NO VACATIONS!", tells you everything about the breezy, laugh-first tone Owen Fitzgerald brings to the series. It's lighthearted 1960s comic comedy at its most charming, with Fitzgerald's clean, expressive linework making every raised eyebrow and pursed lip count.