Abbott and Costello Comics No. 3

Abbott and Costello Comics No. 3. Abbott and Costello were a comedy double act composed of William "Bud" Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s This edition is a republishing of Abbott and Costello Comics Vol. 1, No. 3, July 1948 first published by St. John Publications. Complete comic book as it was published originally in July 1948 by St. John Publications. The original artwork was restored in parts that needed restoration for publication and the original advertising was kept in the comic book as it was published. St. John Publications was an American publisher of magazines and comic books. During its short existence (1947–58), St. John's comic books established several industry firsts. Founded by Archer St. John (1904–55), the firm was located in Manhattan at 545 Fifth Avenue. After the St. John comic books came to an end in 1958, the company continued to publish its magazine line into the next decade.