The Kellys #23

This January 1950 Marvel humor comic keeps the family fun rolling with The Kellys #23, billing itself as "The Most Popular Mag for a Guy and His Drag!" Bob Wickersham's cover depicts a comical hold-up scene where a cheerful blonde girl and a sweating, hands-raised young man are confronted by a gruff older fellow pointing what appears to be a gun, while a lanky companion looks on with amusement — all rendered in Wickersham's loose, expressive style. At a dime for a big 52-page magazine, this is a delightful snapshot of postwar funny-book charm featuring the whole Kelly clan — Pop, Mom, Mike, Pat, and little Goliath — lined up along the side just waiting to make you smile.