Pin-Up Art of Humorama: Dan DeCarlo, Jack Cole, and More

During the 1950s, under the Humorama banner, publisher Abe Goodman produced numerous compact digest-sized magazines filled with cheesecake photography and single-panel pin-up cartoons. These digests featured legendary talents such as Playboy contributor Jack Cole, Archie Comics icon Dan DeCarlo, and glamorous pin-up legend Bill Ward. Edited by Alex Chun and published by Fantagraphics, this volume compiles rare artwork sourced from private collections and out-of-print digests.

Volume Highlights & Contributing Artists:

• Mid-Century Masters: Showcases classic pin-up cartooning legends including Jack Cole, Dan DeCarlo, and Bill Ward.

• Featured Cartoonists: Includes works by Jefferson Machamer, Basil Wolverton (known for influencing underground cartoonists), Dave Berg (Mad magazine), George Crenshaw (Belvedere), Bill Hoest (The Lockhorns), and Brad Anderson (Marmaduke).

• Curated Archives: Assembled by editor Alex Chun from private original art archives and thousands of rare Humorama digest issues.

Why This Book Belongs in Your Collection

For fans of mid-century cartooning, vintage pin-up art, and 1950s humor digests, this retrospective provides a comprehensive look at an influential era of commercial illustration.

An essential, nostalgic addition for collectors of vintage cartoon monographs and classic pin-up anthologies.