The science fiction and horror covers of L.B. Cole are fairly well known, but his approach to romance covers is also fascinating.
l.b. cole Archives
L.B. Cole's Jungle Thrills #16 and its Phantom Lady and Rulah content brought this issue to the attention of the author of Parade of Pleasure
L.B. Cole, was a comic book artist, editor, and publisher, known for his covers that emphasised primary colours over black backgrounds.
Suspense Comics #3 may get all the attention, but Suspense Comics with L.B. Cole covers are worth Pre-Code Horror collectors' time.
L.B. Cole's cover for Jay Disbrow's Lost World-style feature Morass of Death makes Terrors of the Jungle #4 a 1953 Pre-Code Horror classic.
Aviation-themed covers were a large part of the early era of L.B. Cole's career as a comic book cover artist.
During the comic industry's boom time of the early 1950s, L.B. Cole covers were designed to stand out on the crowded newsstands.
1953 Star Publications Pre-Code Horror release Spook #26 features a lurid cover by L.B. Cole for Jay Disbrow's interior tale "Face of Death".
L.B. Cole comic book covers are highly sought after by collectors, and this copy of Contact Comics #11 is the only CGC 9.8 in the entire run.
L.B. Cole's memorable cover for Jay Disbroy's interior story in Ghostly Weird Stories #122 is a wild example of Cole science fiction.
The cover of 1952's Startling Terror Tales #11 is a prime example of L.B. Cole's cover art philosophy on his Star Publications titles.
Startling Terror Tales #13 features a boldly lurid cover by L.B. Cole for Jay Disbrow's interior story "Love from a Gorgon".
Aviation-themed covers were a large part of the early era of L.B. Cole's career as a comic book cover artist.
L.B. Cole's science fiction and horror covers on Star Publication's Blue Bolt run are a spectacular example of his cover work.
Legendary artist L.B. Cole might have thought more about what made comic book covers sell on the newsstands than any other artist of his era.
1947 was an interesting turning point in the history of espionage, and Magazine Enterprise's Undercover Girl reflects this moment in time.
The 1953 Dick Ayers cover of Manhunt #14 is an example of the strange history of the 1950s comic book publishing scene.
Thrilling Crime Cases #49 from Star Publications features what is considered L.B. Cole's most bizarre crime cover.
Star Publications' Blue Bolt Weird Tales of Terror #115 features a classic L.B. Cole horror cover by one of the best cover artists of the era
Power Comics #1 is an excellent example of artist L.B. Cole's pop art style. Cole's history brought him to a unique point in comics history.