Daisy Handbook

Stephen Slesinger and Fred Harman brought the wholesome, outdoorsy world of the Daisy air rifle company to comic stands with this brief two-issue series from 1946 to 1948. Published by the Daisy Manufacturing Company, it offered young readers a blend of adventure and marksmanship tips, anchored by Harman’s clean, classic illustration style. Though short-lived, it’s a charming artifact of post-war Americana and a unique example of a manufacturer using the comic medium to promote its brand.