L. B. Cole

Leonard Brandt Cole[1] (August 28, 1918 – December 5, 1995[2]), commonly known as L. B. Cole, was a comic book artist, editor, and publisher who worked during the Golden Age of Comic Books, producing work in various genres.

In addition to his covers, Cole did interior art for comics published by Holyoke Publications, Gilberton, and Ajax/Farrell.

Born in Germany, Cole was awarded a doctorate of Anatomy & Physiology at the University of Berlin.

During this time, Cole created the character "Wiggles the wonderworm" who appeared in five issues of Taffy Comics, published by Rural Home/Orbit Publications.

In 1981, he created a new painting that was featured on the cover of the 11th edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.