Anyone recognize the artist? Looks very familiar, but the style was popular then, so I can’t guess.
By crashryan
1950s promo "realistic" comic artists worked in very similar styles. They're hard to tell apart. That said, I theeeeenk this may be Tom Scheuer. In the late 50s Scheuer moved from newsstand comics to ad comics, developing a slick version of the Johnstone & Cushing house style. That style in turn influenced young Neal Adams, who later took over at least one Scheuer account. Scheuer himself moved to LA, changed his name to Tom Sawyer, and went into TV show producing and writing (notably "Murder, She Wrote.")
By Will Shetterly
Thank you, Crashryan. I looked at his Lambiek page and am inclined to think you’re right.
Additional Information
Name
Crisis at the Carsons | Published
Publication
Price: 0.00 FREE | Pages: 16
Notes
Indexed from a digital copy at "Comics with Problems," http://www.ep.tc/problems/36/index.html.
Produced for Thom McAn Shoes.
Cover
1 page
Characters
John Carson; Mary Carson; Suzy Carson; Grandpa Carson
Advertisement
No Title (14.66 pages)
Synopsis
Suzy needs shoes for the prom and the local Thom McAn stays open late in order to get her fitted. Grandpa recalls his acquaintance with the founder of the chain. A salesman-in-training sets his sights on Suzy.
Genre
Drama
Characters
John Carson; Mary Carson; Suzy Carson; Robert Carson; Grandpa Carson; Mr. Anderson; Jack Travers; Frank Melville; Mr. Travers; Mrs. Travers
First Line
Oh, Daddy, tonight's the dance and I can't go.
Notes
An advertisement for Thom McAn shoes told in comics form.
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