48 Famous Americans

A single-issue comic published in 1947 by the J. C. Penney Company, 48 Famous Americans is a promotional giveaway that spotlights a gallery of notable U.S. historical figures. The project pairs the legendary creative team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, with Simon handling the artwork. Though brief, it stands as an early example of Kirby and Simon's work outside the superhero genre, offering a snapshot of patriotic, educational comics from the mid-20th century.