Penthouse
Penthouse · 1969–present · 39 issues
About the series
The Penthouse comic series, launched alongside the magazine in 1969 and running for 39 issues, offered a lavishly illustrated blend of satirical humor, adventure, and adult-oriented fantasy. Published under the Penthouse banner, the strip was most frequently written by publisher Bob Guccione and Art Cumings, with lush artwork primarily handled by Ron Embleton, Jan Parker, and Tony Escott. A pioneering example of upmarket erotic comics, the series brought a polished, magazine-style aesthetic to sequential art, showcasing a distinct blend of risqué content and sophisticated illustration that set it apart from underground comix of the era.