It Rhymes with Lust
St. John · 1950 · 2 issues
About the series
Published in 1950 by St. John, It Rhymes with Lust is a landmark single-issue graphic novel that predates the term itself, blending noir fiction with the emerging comic book format. Written by Drake Waller and illustrated by the legendary Matt Baker, its lush, cinematic artwork and mature themes of power, greed, and femme fatales pushed the boundaries of what comics could tackle. This pioneering work remains a crucial artifact for its ambitious storytelling and Baker's stunning, influential depictions of its characters.