Blackmark
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Blackmark is a paperback book published by the American company Bantam Books in January 1971. It is one of the first American graphic novels, predating works such as Richard Corben's Bloodstar, Jim St
The original 1971 Bantam paperback Blackmark. Cover art by Gil Kane.
Detail from Blackmark (1971) by scripter Archie Goodwin and artist-plotter Gil Kane
The planned sequel eventually premiered in Marvel Preview #17. Cover art by Romas Kukalis.
St. John Publications
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St. John Publications was an American publisher of magazines and comic books. During the 1947-1958 existence of its comic-book division, St. John established several industry firsts. Founded by Archer
Matt Baker (left) and Archer St. John at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, undated.
Flying Cadet #17 (Oct. 1944), cover artist unknown. The topless woman indicates this was not a comic aimed at children.
It Rhymes with Lust (1950), an early graphic-novel precursor. Cover art by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin.