🟥 Canteen Kate No. 2 – Lucky Leathernecks & the Queen of the Canteen! (St. John, 1952)

Get ready for grins, glamour, and good old-fashioned GI gags with Canteen Kate No. 2, the pin-up-infused military humor comic illustrated by none other than Matt Baker, the king of good girl art. This issue bursts off the rack with a radiant close-up of the cheeky and cheerful Kate, flashing her megawatt smile in true 1950s flair. From her arched brows to the windswept auburn waves of her Victory Roll ‘do, this cover is vintage bombshell brilliance.

Published in 1952 by St. John Comics, Canteen Kate follows the riotous misadventures of a spunky canteen worker whose charm causes chaos across the base. Equal parts sweet and sassy, Kate always manages to outwit her commanding officers and win the hearts of every leatherneck in sight—while looking absolutely flawless doing it.

💥 Highlights:

• Title: Canteen Kate No. 2
• Publisher: St. John Comics
• Date: 1952
• Artist: Matt Baker (signature on cover)
• Genre: Military Comedy / Good Girl Art
• Scene: Classic 1950s pin-up portrait of Kate, beaming in a khaki canteen uniform with a sly grin and soft blush tones
• Tagline: “Lucky Leathernecks”
• Legacy: Part of the legendary run that solidified Canteen Kate as a cult-favorite WWII sweetheart and Golden Age icon

📋 Details:

• Perfect for: Vintage comic book collectors, Matt Baker enthusiasts, WWII memorabilia fans, pin-up art lovers, retro romance aficionados
• Display ideas: Mid-century pop art gallery, military memorabilia wall, vintage pin-up bathroom, 1940s/1950s home bar décor
• Culturally iconic as: One of the most beloved female-led comics of the early 1950s, and a vibrant example of pre-code good girl illustration
• Excellent conversation piece for lovers of comic history, gender studies in pop culture, or anyone with a soft spot for bombshells with brains

📢 Cover blurb:
“She’s cute, clever, and causing a commotion in khaki—again!”

⚡ “Serve up a hot dish of comic history—Kate’s ready to report for duty!”
Add this iconic good-girl gem to your collection today and salute the sass of the Golden Age. 🪖💋📚

Experience art that feels silky to the touch with our high-quality, lighter-weight, classic semi-glossy paper:

• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils), sturdy and durable.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent for sustainability.
• Available Sizes: 29 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

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