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Mopsy (1948) 6

  • Issue #6
    Mopsy (1948) 6
    Published Jun 1949 by St. John.

    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.