The Story of Johnny Surge

From 1947 onward, Babson Bros. Co. published this single-issue comic—a promotional piece rather than a continuing series—featuring the character Johnny Surge. Most closely associated with writer "H." and artist E. J. Reeves, it stands as a curious artifact of mid-century industrial advertising, using the comic format to tell a branded story. Its significance lies in its rarity as a standalone corporate comic, offering a glimpse into how businesses once used the medium for direct marketing.