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 St. John, the firm was located in Manhattan at 545 Fifth Avenue. After the St. John comic books came to an end in 1958, the company continued to publish its magazine line into the next decade. Flying Eagle Publications was a magazine affiliate of St. John Publications. Comic book imprints included Approved Comics, Blue Ribbon, and Jubilee Publications.
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.
Robert William St. John was an American writer, broadcaster, and journalist.
St. John broadcasting on NBC Radio
In the NBC radio newsroom in New York, Robert St. John (at microphone) watches the clock as he prepares to interrupt regular programming with a news bulletin (December 1941).