Pre-Code Classics: The Hawk #1

A rugged lawman dominates this handsome PS Artbooks collection, his sheriff's star gleaming on his chest as he grips a revolver with cool authority — all rendered in the rich, painted style that defined Western comics of the early 1950s. Gathering Ziff Davis issues from Winter 1951 through December 1952 and St. John issues from October 1953 through March 1954, this 2023 volume showcases work by Carmine Infantino, George Taska, and Dan Barry in one satisfying package. If you've been looking for a way to explore the bold, pre-Code Western tradition, The Hawk is a genuinely rewarding place to start.