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One thing has stayed consistent in western world comic books, however, and thats the often bizarre advertisements. Sep 10, 2014 comic book adverts of the 1960s70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Mailorder mysteries and hey skinny are both instant nostalgia. Comic book adverts of the 1960s 70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. During the 1930 and 1940s, fleischer studios is credited with bringing betty boop, popeye the sailor, superman and koko the clown to movie houses big screens. Turns out russ created the two most famous comic book toy soldier ads and they are probably among the most widely remembered and most reprinted ads ever seen in comic books of the era. Jul, 2014 old comic book ads xray specs sea monkeys kit charles atlas workout duration. When i was a kid, my brother collected comic books. Charles atlas one of the most famous comic book ads in existence.
This ad introduced the 98 pound weakling, named mac, who. Here are some of my favorite comic book ads that ive come across in my collection. This is i saw it advertised one day, a feature where i take a look at old comic book advertisements that interested me for whatever reason today, were going to take a look at about as complete of a collection of 1980s saturday morning cartoons comic book ads as we can do note that by the late 1980s, the networks mostly stopped doing comic book ads for their cartoons. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
See more ideas about comic books, vintage advertisements and ads. During the 1920s, the fleischer brothers developed a series of short animations called cartunes, using the bouncing ball to lead theater audiences in singalongs. Jan 16, 2017 posted in comics tagged 1970s, 1970s comic book ads, monster fan club 70s, moon monster, retro, vintage horror leave a reply nontoy ad tuesday. We now have examples of grit ads from three different decades. While most vintage comic book products didnt deliver as advertised, one actually did. Look at some inside pages by clicking customer images under the cover. Fury and his howling commandos, back before nick fury was director of s. We spoke to russ directly on 1804 to talk about his classic comic book ads. The strange world of comic book ads say no to crack. Notable comic book advertisements appears in 15 issues.
See more ideas about comic books, vintage advertisements and classic comics. This ad actually turned out to be more educational for me than i was expecting. Sunshine loosewiles co 1930s store display andy gump. How was a guy supposed to survive something so atrocious as a bath without boats and other floatable toys. It showed a cute little squirrel monkey sitting in the palm of someones hand. The new classics 21st century comic strips and sunshine state is a part of it. Oh well, that was the charge, and thats what we had to pay. If they dont, its a shame, because a lot of the enjoyment came from these strange little adverts directed at kids. Our 15 fabulous ads from the 1960s series has come to an end. And when i thought about it further it seemed a rather silly career optionthere was no pay, no pension. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply.
While i was growing up, we had a set of world book encyclopedias i think they were from 1967 or 68, so not too far off from when this set was around. Get the best deal for 1960s collectables from the largest online selection at. This book is 148 pages and includes four pages of comic strips from 36 incredible cartoonists including sunshine state. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Great advertisements from the golden age of comic books, a large size paperback that reprints in colour comic book ads from the forties and fifties.
This has been a year full of fury, so why not end it with fury. A lot of ads in old comic books just wanted your money. Posted on february 14, 2017 by the vintage toy advertiser. My enthusiasm for imitating peter parker always ended in disaster and bruised limbs. Jul 24, 2014 a lot of ads in old comic books just wanted your money. Comic book ads xray specs and the beyond be a real man, learn karate. Original cartoon series based on the webslinging marvel comic book character, peter parker, who, after being bit by a radioactive spider, assumes extraordinary powers. The best part is all proceeds from the sale of this book will go to help promote these wonderful comic. Mar 03, 2019 during the 1920s, the fleischer brothers developed a series of short animations called cartunes, using the bouncing ball to lead theater audiences in singalongs. Back in my day, when we had to look something up, this is where we turned not that newfangled internet. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the 50s through the 80s.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In the 60s, the advertising transformed into a more modern approach, in which creativity shined, creating unexpected messages that made the ads more appealing to the publics eye. Todays is from the 60s, then weve got this one from the 70s and this one from the 80s wow, just look at how happy that kid is with his sack full of cash. As i was flipping through it, i came across a bevy of kickass old advertisements. Comic book adverts of the 1960s70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Thinking back on some of the toys that i had when i was younger and how important they were is like yet another trip down memory lane. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Old comic book ads xray specs sea monkeys kit charles atlas workout duration. With the headline instant live sea animals i initially assumed it was some generic knockoff of seamonkeys but then i noticed that it actually used the term seamonkeys in the description. Its the life size moon monster free when you joined the monster fan club. This entry was posted in comic book ads, comic books and tagged 8th avenue new york, comic book ads, comic books, the magic center nyc, worlds largest magic store, zombie mask on april 27, 2015 by keithroysdon. Obviously being a superhero was not all it was crackedup to be.
In the past 6 weeks, we have showed you an impressive collection of 2 ads from the era that its often called as the golden age of advertisement. Fantastic ads like these ruled the back of my beloved comic books with every issue. Complete 1980s collection of saturday morning comic book ads. Her mother tries to run off with her which doesnt work out in her favor and sabrinas aunts are left with raising her without the help and input of either parent.
I was never really a fan of the stories except superman and richie rich, but for some reason i loved the advertisements. Us comic book adverts 1970s and 1980s posted on january 16, 2017 by the vintage toy advertiser. I was never going to be spidermanno matter how i tried to swing from washing lines or scale neighborhood walls or tumble out of trees. Harvey presents the adventures of casper in the longrunning series sometimes called the friendly ghost casper.
Casper brightens up an old painting from the inside. Old comic book ads that were total scams kryptonite. The 60s mar 8, 2011 15 comments read design in the early years of the 1960s, the americans were comfortably wrapped in post war complacency, not even suspecting the huge changes their country will go through in the coming decade. Notable comic book advertisements concept comic vine. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. Comic book ads strike back i was flipping through some old comics books the other day and came across some random title from 1984. The loretta young show jimmy harrison 1960 1961 the wizard of baghdad aladdin 1960 the law and mr. Dell comic popeye olive tries to reform popeye 10 cent 1960 book. Old comic book ads xray specs sea monkeys kit charles atlas workout.
Get the best deals on kit carson silver age comics 1956 1969. The strange history of comic book advertisements syfy wire. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. These 19 images are but a small sampling of the comic treasure to be found in the someday funnies. In the early years of the 1960s, the americans were comfortably wrapped in post war complacency, not even suspecting the huge changes their country will go through in the coming decade. Plus vintage ads for slinky, the flexible flyer, and western tv show memorabilia. Mar 22, 2018 this is i saw it advertised one day, a feature where i take a look at old comic book advertisements that interested me for whatever reason today, were going to take a look at about as complete of a collection of 1980s saturday morning cartoons comic book ads as we can do note that by the late 1980s, the networks mostly stopped doing comic book ads for their cartoons.