However, several high-quality reprint houses (like Fantagraphics or Taschen) have included Bill Ward’s A.U.N.T. strips in their retrospective collections. If you search for "Bill Ward Sizzle" or "The Art of Bill Ward," you will find these gems.
Sizzle and Smile: Celebrating "The Girl from A.U.N.T." by the Legendary Bill Ward Sizzle the Girl from A U N T comic by Bill Ward
She may not have a name, but she certainly has a lot of personality. Do you have a favorite Bill Ward comic or a vintage magazine find? Drop a comment below—I’d love to see your collection! Sizzle and Smile: Celebrating "The Girl from A
Ward had a specific genius for "wardrobe malfunctions" before they were a scandal. A gust of wind, a clumsy oaf, or a speeding taxi would always result in a torn dress or a flying hat—always tasteful, always hilarious, and always perfectly timed. For the modern collector, finding original A.U.N.T. magazines in decent condition is a treasure hunt. They were printed on cheap pulp paper meant to be thrown away after a week on the newsstand. Ward had a specific genius for "wardrobe malfunctions"
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April 17, 2026 | Category: Retro Pop Culture / Comic Art History If you grew up rummaging through your dad’s magazine stack in the 1960s, or if you are a collector of vintage Americana, there is one name that sits at the royal court of cheeky, glamorous illustration: Bill Ward .