Biography
Johnstone & Cushing was an art advertising firm that, from 1936 to 1962 did comic and cartoon artwork for advertising, especially comic strip section advertising and comic books. Eventually, Johnstone & Cushing would become involved in creating giveaway and premium comic books.
Their own advertisement that appears in 1953 indicated that they made comic books for, "...industry - public relations - education - employee relations - community relations - reports, advertising - merchandising - premiums."
Johnstone & Cushing could "...furnish art - copy and art - or the complete package", i.e. copy, art, plates, and printing.
The company was sold to Al Stenzel in 1962 and was rebranded as Stenzel Productions.
Biographical information: Hogan's Alley, https://www.hoganmag.com/blog/funny-business-the-rise-and-fall-of-johnstone-and-cushing
Publication research
Creator credits identify the people responsible for a comic’s stories, artwork and production. Check the specific issue and creative role before assigning significance to a creator’s involvement.
Source record
This article reads the stored creator record in the Panel Profits publication library.
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