The Classic Pin-up Art of Jack Cole

Jack Cole’s exuberant, boundary-pushing pin-up work is collected in this single-volume showcase from Fantagraphics, spanning the 1940s and 1950s. Best known for creating Plastic Man, Cole’s stylish, kinetic illustrations here reveal a master of the form, blending humor, glamour, and a distinctive line that influenced generations. This 2004 release remains a vital, long-running tribute to one of comics’ most inventive and underappreciated artists.