The Friendly Ghost, Casper #11

Few things capture the easy charm of Harvey Comics quite like this July 1959 cover, where Casper the Friendly Ghost is blissfully snoozing in a red hammock strung between two trees, a trio of "ZZZ"s drifting above him beneath a canopy of green leaves. Warren Kremer's cover art is all gentle curves and warm color, perfectly matching the lighthearted spirit that made Casper such a beloved fixture of the era. At just a dime, issue #11 is a delightful snapshot of 1959 all-ages comics at their most endearing.