Gay Comics
Marvel · 1944–1949 · 23 issues
About the series
From 1944 to 1949, Marvel (then Timely Comics) published Gay Comics, a lighthearted, 23-issue humor anthology that ran on whimsical, gag-driven stories rather than superheroics. The series is most associated with the clean, cheerful cartooning of Morris Weiss, C. C. Beck, and Dan DeCarlo, whose work defined its playful, all-ages tone. Though its title now carries a different cultural weight, the book is a charming artifact of mid-century comic humor, showcasing the early careers of several influential artists.