Mopsy #18 (July 1953, St. John Publications) — VG+ 4.5
Golden Age Good-Girl Humor by Gladys Parker — “The Glasses Make Me Look Intelligent!”
A charming and cheeky Mopsy issue from the early 1950s by Gladys Parker — one of the very few female writer–artists of the Golden Age. Mopsy was known for its mix of fashion, wit, and subtle risqué humor — part pin-up, part slice-of-life, and an enduring snapshot of mid-century style.
📚 Contents:
Cover by Gladys Parker — A classic beach gag with Mopsy’s trademark sass and minimal-line fashion design.
Stories and Art by Gladys Parker & Pete Field —
Mopsy: When Susie swipes her dress, Mopsy takes revenge in an unexpected (and decorative) way.
Mopsy Modes: Includes paper dolls and outfits featuring 1950s bathing suits and summerwear.
Girl’s Swimming Meet: A humorous look at friendly rivalry gone sideways.
Pixie & Gag-Bag backup humor strips.
Comedy Column: Period jokes and light humor reflecting early 1950s popular culture.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG+ (4.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with light spine wear, small stress lines, and faint surface crease near lower edge. Cover retains strong color and gloss. Staples firm; light toning along borders typical for St. John stock. Interior pages are cream to off-white and supple.
💡 A standout example of postwar American cartooning — sharp, witty, and stylish — with Parker’s signature clean linework and confident female-led humor.
Mopsy #18 (July 1953, St. John Publications) — VG+ 4.5
Golden Age Good-Girl Humor by Gladys Parker — “The Glasses Make Me Look Intelligent!”
A charming and cheeky Mopsy issue from the early 1950s by Gladys Parker — one of the very few female writer–artists of the Golden Age. Mopsy was known for its mix of fashion, wit, and subtle risqué humor — part pin-up, part slice-of-life, and an enduring snapshot of mid-century style.
📚 Contents:
Cover by Gladys Parker — A classic beach gag with Mopsy’s trademark sass and minimal-line fashion design.
Stories and Art by Gladys Parker & Pete Field —
Mopsy: When Susie swipes her dress, Mopsy takes revenge in an unexpected (and decorative) way.
Mopsy Modes: Includes paper dolls and outfits featuring 1950s bathing suits and summerwear.
Girl’s Swimming Meet: A humorous look at friendly rivalry gone sideways.
Pixie & Gag-Bag backup humor strips.
Comedy Column: Period jokes and light humor reflecting early 1950s popular culture.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG+ (4.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with light spine wear, small stress lines, and faint surface crease near lower edge. Cover retains strong color and gloss. Staples firm; light toning along borders typical for St. John stock. Interior pages are cream to off-white and supple.
💡 A standout example of postwar American cartooning — sharp, witty, and stylish — with Parker’s signature clean linework and confident female-led humor.
