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Mopsy (1948) comic books 1947-1949

  • Issue #2
    Mopsy (1948) 2
    Published 1948 by St. John.

    Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker, Fred Neher 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 has to break her date with Rick to hang out with the boss's nerdy son Mortimer, so she decides to date both at once. The date goes down at the history museum, with help from a friendly mummy. Mopsy turns an eviction into a sidewalk cafe, perhaps the ultimate in making the best of a bad situation. The backup strip, Fred Neher's Some Punkins, is a one-panel gag strip that also features good-girl art. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Who Stole That Kiss?; Mopsy; Some Punkins; Mopsy Modes; Going to the Dogs. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Mopsy (1948) 3
    Published 1948 by St. John.

    Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Leslie Stevens. 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 new job where she can meet more eligible bachelors, only to learn that neither the job nor the bachelors are what she thought. Mopsy goes fishing, but the fish aren't interested in bait, only her lunch. Mopsy's new "super-grow" gardening seeds have a strange effect on a passing rooster. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; Rabbit's Foot Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Mopsy (1948) 4
    Published Oct 1948 by St. John.
    • Staples added (not manufacturing).

    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 accidentally bites her dentist, but she thinks that's a good thing. Mopsy offers to buy dinner rather than washing dishes. Mopsy experiments with "liquid stockings" - makeup to simulate stockings during wartime nylon shortages. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; And She Shall Look Sweet; The Weeding Out. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Mopsy (1948) 5
    Published Mar 1949 by St. John.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. 4th page, 5th page and centerfold missing, affects story.
    • Label #18-45C021F-019

    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.

  • 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.

  • Issue #7
    Mopsy (1948) 7
    Published Sep 1949 by St. John.

    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.