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Mirth of a Nation #5
In "Butch," Joe Beck's distinctive art brings to life the quirky humor of 1943’s Mirth of a Nation #5, where a simple breakfast delivery through a pair of long-johns becomes a moment of quiet, absurd charm. The cover by Gus Ricca captures the era’s playful spirit with bold, expressive lines, perfectly matching the comic’s offbeat tone.