Web of Evil

Jack Cole’s Web of Evil (2023–present, PS Artbooks) collects three issues of his darkly comedic, pre-Code crime and horror tales, originally published in the 1950s. Best known for the wholesome humor of Plastic Man, Cole here unleashes a grittier, more cynical side, crafting short, punchy stories of greed, betrayal, and comeuppance. This series matters as a showcase of a master cartoonist’s versatility and a key document of the raw, unvarnished era that helped define the genre.