Playboy #2

"Beach Photographer" is a standout story from Playboy #2 (1966), a 75-cent comic that captures a moment of playful tension with a single snapshot. Written and illustrated entirely by Claude Smith, the tale unfolds as a freelance photographer snaps a candid shot of a woman in a bikini—only to find her indifference quickly overshadowed by the sudden scramble of half a dozen men eager to claim the image. The cover by Claude Smith complements the story’s sharp, candid energy, making this a rare, self-contained gem from the era.