Mailorder mysteries real stuff from old comic book ads. Glasses, in comic book ads is a crossword puzzle clue. The comic image is printed on both sides and features superman in a heroic pose that says he can take on whatever is thrown at him. 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. May 31, 2018 one thing has stayed consistent in western world comic books, however, and thats the often bizarre advertisements. Fantastic ads like these ruled the back of my beloved comic books with every issue. Some of these photos are completely usermade, meaning that theyve been taken by amateurs. This one is actually pretty stripped down compared to the others, without very much text at all, and this is the first ad of theirs ive seen where theyve used a cartoony character rather than a photo or realistic drawing.
These cheap plastic glasses which were later made of cardboard. These ads are as much a part of the history and lore of comic books as the stories themselves. Pepsi collector series glasses cartoon classics 19701979. Maintained by our daughter andrea, who is a 1980s kid. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s culture lifestyle. Many a kid fell for these cheap glasses that merely produced a simple optical illusion. No advertisements to own a nuclear sub or army tank can be found nowadays. Betsy ross co party set of 8 forks and 18 coasters vintage. By kirk demarais insight editions these days, the mailbox is all about bills, junk mail and unwanted west elm catalogs that seem to arrive f. Vintage comic book ads of the 1980s page 3 comic book ads of the 1980s. In addition, the 21,000 comic books within the librarys collection contain lively advertisements for novelty items. 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. In the lavish mailorder mysteries, demarais supplies a chronicle of the more popular and infamous products.
Get the best deals on vintage coaster when you shop the largest online selection at. Products offered included novelty items, toys, and selfimprovement courses such as drawing and body building. Sep 20, 2011 mailorder mysteries presents original comic book ads alongside photos of what actually arrived in the mail, accompanied by some clever descriptions of what the purchaser imagined and what the manufacturers sent. Being born and raised in scotland meant an intermittent supply of such comic books capers. Referencing the early issues of action comics, widely considered to be the first superhero comic, there are barely any ads at all. Scan of novelty catalog boing boing melissa old comic books, vintage comic books. 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. If they dont, its a shame, because a lot of the enjoyment came from these strange little adverts directed at kids. Its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shockingly, most of these fascinating offers fell far short of the reality mark.
Among noveltys bestknown and longestrunning titles were blue bolt and target comics. Premier group was an american golden age comicbook publisher that operated from 19401949. How many of us who grew up in the 1960s and early 70s were. Solidly made libbey quality glasses 1 pint or 16 fluid oz. Now you dont have to search far and wide to find the hottest vintage porn pics that feature amazing girls and women. My enthusiasm for imitating peter parker always ended in disaster and bruised limbs. George has the story of one fan who bought one, which resulted in an er visit and 28 stitches. Furthermore, kahn, giordano, and others at dc were moving towards a decision to take radical action to make the entire dc universe line of comics more relevant to the comic book audience of the 1980s, which was increasingly composed of adults, not children. What kid did not order or dream of ordering such classics as sea monkeys, polaris subs or xray glasses that we saw in the comic books. Be the life of the party with these fun and wild novelty sunglasses. Jan 16, 2017 posts about 1970s comic book ads written by the vintage toy advertiser. Vintage beano comics 1980 s for sale in uk view 36 ads. Cheesy ads promoting all sorts of questionable items have appeared throughout the history of comic books. Ads for xray glasses encouraged junior peeping toms.
Character glasses, on quality clear glass using modern image application technologies. Make offer 1950s humor novelty wood 6 coasters comic man cave. Mailorder mysteries throws new light on a mysterious collection of goodies and if you throw some light on the books cover for a few moments, it even glows in the dark. Oh well, that was the charge, and thats what we had to pay. Far more than just a mere listing, each item includes the original ad, a picture of the actual item, and exploratory text broken into three or four parts. If todays generation y and zers accuse us baby boomers of being cynical and distrustful, well, i for one blame it all on comic books. Novelty sunglasses are a spectacle for any masquerade ball, halloween costume party, or event.
Jan 17, 2018 a quick slideshow of some great advertisements found in comic books of the past. Comic book ads vintage advertisements from comic books. Mailorder ads for relatively inexpensive items such as xray glasses, voice throwers, and sea monkeys can easily be found in comic book pages from the. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. For instance, in japan, scrolls that were very much like comic books. Featuring the worlds mightiest mortal captain marvel. Adams novelty companys catalog and writing a 2006 book on the. So this is our fourth installment of grit, with the previous ones being from 1963, 1972, and 1980. Could all of these magical products actually exist in the real world, or was it just a fantasy, teasing us from the pages of comic book ads and novelty catalogs. From many of the comic book lists on this site you can tell is big supporter of comic books.
At least, thats what vintage comicbook ads would have you believe. Make offer 1950s humor novelty wood 6 coasters comic man cave great vintage condition. As the ads says, all you have to do is buy these special xray glasses and you can. Oct 02, 2011 mailorder mysteries real stuff from old comic book ads. Using our unique manufacturing process, we are able to fuse your favorite comic book character on your favorite frames. And when i thought about it further it seemed a rather silly career optionthere was no pay. Toys and bizarre mail order catalogs old comic books, vintage. Mailorder mysteries and hey skinny are both instant nostalgia. Retro advertising vintage advertisements vintage candy vintage art old comic books 1960s toys what is the secret old comics glass boxes.
Sure, they were almost certainly ripoffs, but who cares. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s lifestyle. It was rare continue reading comic book adverts of the 1960s70s. As game advertisements in comics continue to this day, you can actually trace the history of video games through reading. Monster stickers, bee book, monster mask, old comic books, silver age comics, old comics, novelty gifts, old pictures, vintage ads. Unlike many of my purchases from the aforementioned novelty. Sea monkeys were actual humanoids with tails and funny crowned heads that lived in a bowl. 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. Posts about 1970s comic book ads written by the vintage toy advertiser.
In the 1980s, with the advent of the home video game console, comic books became valuable marketing. Party favors free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The first time i ever saw comics for sale was in 1979, when the place we called the icee shop got a comic rack. Get the best deals on vintage coaster when you shop the largest online. For juvenile pranksters, reading through a johnson smith company catalog was like hearing a voice from heaven. In todays comic books you dont see the advertisements you used to no ads with outrageous promises to be taller or more muscular. May 20, 2015 mailorder ads for relatively inexpensive items such as xray glasses, voice throwers, and sea monkeys can easily be found in comic book pages from the 1960s through the 1980s. Our latest edition of nontoy ad tuesday features a selection of 1970s and 80s north american ads for converse footwear, bubble yum, oreos, super friends school supplies, iron on transfers, junior sales club. The heyday of comic book mail order ads lasted from the 1950s to the 1980s. Out of the many hundreds of different objects offered in comic book mail order ads over the years, we have selected our picks of the ten best. Buy monkeyjack novelty censor bar sunglasses funny censorship eye glasses party prop. Mystery magic science fun a classic advertisement these melted snowman oreo balls are festive and wi. We are located at 225 college avenue in beautiful downtown athens, georgia, upstairs from our parent store, wuxtry records, and are currently open to the public every day of the week.
The strange history of comic book advertisements syfy wire. A quick slideshow of some great advertisements found in comic books of the past. It was the comic book imprint of curtis publishing company, publisher of the saturday evening post. If you read a comic book between the 1940s and 1980s then you. The selection includes a variety of specialty shades for any festive occasion. At least, thats what vintage comic book ads would have you believe. Glasses, in comic book ads is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. Comic book advertisements are a common feature in american comic books mainly from the 1940s onwards. Comic book ads from hostess, super cobra video game by konami, kenner mask toys, nbc saturday morning. As these advertisements were directed at young people, many made sensational claims, and sold the products for a few dollars to be sent to a post office box.
But you still want money to buy things like comics books. Its not until the comic shifts from the 30s to the 40s, gaining international success, that we. How was a guy supposed to survive something so atrocious as a bath without boats and other floatable toys. Snidely whiplash character glasses, on quality clear glass using modern image application technologies. But if you look in older comic books youll see a treasure trove of sneaky ads. These 19 images are but a small sampling of the comic treasure to be found in the someday funnies. Youll find all the hottest photos around here, neatly lined up for your pleasure. I was in the first grade, and i decided to spend my candy money on a micronauts comic book instead. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. Obviously being a superhero was not all it was crackedup to be.
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