Thanks for fixing it, Paw. The date should read "Fall 1953". It was drawn by Al Hubbard, and written and storyboarded by John Stanley.
By Robb_K
Here is a link to the Grand Comics Database page for this book:
https://www.comics.org/issue/173247/
By Robb_K
Actually, this book should be housed together with all the other Dell/Western Publishing Four Color Comics, where the other three Andy Hardy Four Color Series books currently sit. Four Color Comics was Western's "catch-all" series for titles that were not yet proven to be worthy of having their own numbered, regularly-released issues. Despite having their lead character in the book title, that character did not have its own series while having sporadic issues released in the Four Color Series.
By paw broon
Only a thought but going by the indicia, this is an Andy Hardy comic. Same with other Dell titles. Yes, I know, before I get shouted at, all about 4 Color. It simply seems counter intuitive. Please don't go into GCD'S ways of listing for me.
I have always preferred to file Dells under title. I happily accept our way of doing things on CB+. There is something bee like buzzing about in my aging brain about this one.
By Quirky Quokka
I really enjoyed this Andy Hardy comic. He gets in the usual scrapes trying to impress Polly Benedict, but there are some interesting twists, such as Andy working as a male escort to earn some extra cash. They use the word 'gigolo' in the comic, but I'm assuming escorts had a whole different connotation in the 1950s. All above board here. The art is really good. Thanks for uploading it.
By acm_scott
Yay... I love the Al Hubbard Andy Hardy comics. Thanks to the uploader.
Additional Information
Name
0480 - Andy Hardy | Published
Publication
Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 36
Notes
On-sale date is publication date in Catalog of Copyright Entries, 1953 Pamphlets, page 568.
Cover
1 page
Synopsis
Andy Hardy does double take as cute redhead walks by outside the barbershop.
Genre
Humor; Teen
Characters
Andy Hardy
Pencils
Al Hubbard
Inks
Al Hubbard
Story
Andy Hardy (1 page)
Synopsis
Andy 'wuffs' down Polly's home-cooked dinner.
Genre
Humor; Teen
Characters
Andy Hardy; Polly
Pencils
Al Hubbard
Inks
Al Hubbard
First Line
Gosh, I dread this!
Notes
Inside front cover.
Story
Andy Hardy (13 pages)
Synopsis
Andy takes a job as an escort.
Genre
Humor; Teen
Characters
Andy Hardy; Polly
Pencils
Al Hubbard
Inks
Al Hubbard
First Line
So I says to him, "I happen to be THE one and only Andrew H. Hardy!" and he says...
Story
Andy Hardy (7 pages)
Synopsis
Andy takes little Hunky on a picnic with Polly.
Genre
Humor; Teen
Characters
Andy Hardy; Polly; Hunky
Pencils
Al Hubbard
Inks
Al Hubbard
First Line
'Bye, Andy... if little Hunky acts up,...
Story
Andy Hardy (12 pages)
Synopsis
Andy has troubles as a delivery boy.
Genre
Humor; Teen
Characters
Andy Hardy; Polly
Pencils
Al Hubbard
Inks
Al Hubbard
First Line
'Lo, Sugar Bun.. How's about you and me getting better acquainted?
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