Mopsy (1948) comic books 1949-1951

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Connie Williams. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy wants to be a fashion model, but she's more interested in the talent agent who hires her, the handsome Mr. Bowers. Mopsy finds a way to keep from falling down while skiing. Photographer Pat Daley needs a picture of reclusive Gordon Goldbrick to get a job at the World Herald. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; Penny Glamor; Pat Daley; Winter Fashions; Susan Goes Hollywood. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $180.00 View scans Water damage. Staple rust with migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and others. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy sets her sights on Ken Walsh, a "determined" bachelor, but she winds up falling all over him - or is that her plan? Mopsy works a kissing booth, and keeps changing her prices depending on the men walking by. Johnny's tomfoolery threatens Mr. Burke's sale of a new chemical process. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; Johnny on the Spot: Trouble at the Doubles; Spring Fashions; A Loophole for Larry. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Lily Renee. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy tries to return an evening gown and gets the runaround from the dress shop, in a story featuring our hero in lingerie. Mopsy finds a new way to jump from a high dive. Wanda tries to get Wally to give her his frat ring before Kitty gets it, in a story by another pioneering female cartoonist, Lily Renee. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Forbidden Fun; Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; Kitty: Miss Pin-Up; Spring Fashions; Where the Bough Breaks, Baby! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Connie Williams. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy's dad suggests she get a job to earn some money, but with clothing, supplies and business-school tuition, he's paying far more than she's earning. Sally is assigned to design a dress for a contest judged by a movie star. Mopsy politely leaves the library to scream after she accidentally drops a book on her foot. Two Hamburgers With; Mopsy; Sally. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Gracie Allen. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy decides to give herself a home perm, causing a meter-reader to think she's a ghostly spirit, and a talent agent to think she's a comedian. Thinking that she's found a poem Wally wrote for another girl, Kitty goes out with nerdy Rodney Bookmark to get back at Wally. Rather than fix a dent in her car, Mopsy sets out to make the rest of the car match it. Plus a three-page text piece written by comedy legend Gracie Allen of the Burns & Allen vaudeville duo. Mopsy; Kitty: How Do I Love Thee?; Bon Voyage. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Gladys Parker, Gracie Allen and Clayton Cole. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy wants to meet a handsome movie star, so she goes shopping at the fur-coat store he owns, which is an expensive trip. Kitty has a crush on the new gym teacher, so Wally challenges him to a duel. Unable to keep plants alive, Mopsy decides to raise balloons instead. Plus a two-page text piece written by comedy legend Gracie Allen of the Burns & Allen vaudeville duo. Who Stole That Kiss; Mopsy; Kitty: Teacher's Pet; Side-Lights. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Lily Renee. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Wanting to go on a cruise, Mopsy seeks work as a cruise-ship hostess. Told that the new guy in town is a "woman-hater," Julie sees that as a challenge, in a story by another pioneering female cartoonist, Lily Renee. Advised by her father that her bikini leaves little to the imagination, Mitzi adds a face-mask. Cruisin' Along with Mopsy; Mopsy; Janie: Strike 'em Spellbound!; Fighting Fire with Fire. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Joe Sinnott. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy tries investments to get the money for a new convertible, and when that fails, she goes to the horse track. Trudi thinks she's gained weight after her dress shrinks in the wash, in the first published story of future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Mopsy has no luck selling newspapers on the street corner, but everyone wants her superhero comics. Mopsy; Trudi: The Heavyweight; Masked Meeting. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Frank Bolle. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy gets a job as a reporter and is sent to interview movie star Gilda Glamor, but she's more interested in Gilda's handsome press agent. Mopsy goes back to school to earn a raise, but that doesn't work out quite like she expected. Mopsy takes issue with a fellow cheerleader dating a football player before a big game. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Mopsy; Mopsy the Reporter; Mopsy Modes; Strictly for Laughs; It's Co-old Outside. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.