Smokey Bear
Western · 1970–1973 · 13 issues
About the series
A 13-issue comic series published by Western between 1970 and 1973, Smokey Bear translated the iconic fire-prevention mascot into a full-fledged adventure hero. Illustrated primarily by John Costanza, the book followed Smokey and his forest friends as they protected the wilderness from both natural and man-made threats. While short-lived, it stands as a charming artifact of public-service messaging in comics, blending environmental education with all-ages entertainment.