Jack Armstrong

The original radio hero Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, made the leap to comics in this 13-issue series from Parents' Magazine Press (1947–1949). Illustrated primarily by Howard Larsen, the book followed Jack and his friends through wholesome, action-packed adventures that reflected the post-war era's ideals of resourcefulness and clean-cut heroism. It stands as a charming period piece, capturing the final flourish of radio-inspired adventure comics before the medium's shift toward superhero dominance.