Canteen Kate
St. John · 1952 · 3 issues
About the series
A lighthearted, four-color comedy from St. John Publications, Canteen Kate ran for three issues beginning in 1952. The series stars the titular Kate, a wholesome and resourceful young woman working in a military canteen, navigating the chaos of soldiers and daily life with a smile. Best known for the dynamic, expressive artwork of Matt Baker, the book is a charming slice of postwar Americana and a showcase for one of the era's most talented and under-sung illustrators.