TOP-NOTCH COMICS was first published by MLJ in December of 1939. Like so many of the great
MLJ titles, TOP-NOTCH COMICS began as an action and adventure anthology series, utilizing the
talents of some of the Golden AgeÕs best artists. There are superhero thrills with the WIZARDartwork by Edd Ashe; BOB PHANTOM highlighted by the art of Irv Novick and KARDAK the
MAGICIAN with art by Chuck Winter. There is science fiction action featuring the time traveling
SCOTT RAND, presenting Jack Binder art. Charles Biro provides the artwork for the crime fighting
SWIFT OF THE SECRET SERVICE. WINGS JOHNSON, an American transport pilot who enlists in the
Royal Air Force when England declares war on Germany, has stunning artwork by Irv Novick. Mort
Meskin does the art chores for the stories of adventurer DICK STORM. The great Jack Cole offers up
the crime thriller MANHUNTERS as well as various one-page humor strips.
There is so much amazing talent in this series it is truly TOP-NOTCH.
THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH HARD COVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK FORMATS AS
WELL AS IN FULL COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE.