Startling Comics

Published by Better Publications of Canada from 1945 onward, Startling Comics ran for five issues, showcasing the dynamic, pulp-infused art of Alex Schomburg—who also signed work as Xela. Though brief, the series stands as a distinctive Canadian wartime-era entry in the crowded field of 1940s comic books, with Schomburg’s energetic covers and interiors lending it a vivid, memorable visual identity.