The Friendly Ghost, Casper #5

Harvey Comics' beloved friendly ghost is in fine form on this January 1959 cover, swooping playfully toward a startled little elf-like figure in a red suit who's clutching a green telephone receiver in wide-eyed alarm, with the base of the phone sitting on the floor nearby. It's a charming, lighthearted scene that captures Casper's gentle mischief perfectly — he's clearly more interested in making a new friend than causing any real fright. At just ten cents, issue #5 is a delightful slice of mid-century all-ages comics from Harvey's enduring lineup.