Johnson Smith Company

Some of these items would still be appearing (sometimes with the same copy and picture) into the Seventies.



God, I used to love the Johnson Smith Catalogue.

Cold War paranoia circa 1953

Interesting glimpse into the mind of the times:

And while on the subject of sexy hands

Click for the punchline.

And you thought barbwire wasn't sexy

From 9 Chickweed Lane's account of Gran's WWII adventures.

Click on the images for something incredibly sensual.

One of the greatest careers in comics and fantasy art started with a superheroic snowman

And it was really kind of cool.

Charming tale of Briefer's Pirate Prince

From Daredevil Comics 21:

Introducing the Claw

Not what you'd call enlightened, but this early effort from the great Jack Cole is filled with amazing images.