Comic books in 'Promotional'

Vol. 31 #10 - Oct. 1930. Trade journal for department stores of all kinds. Full of ads and ideas for various departments including management, inventory, sales, display and even personnel. Profusely illustrated with photographs of displays, products, storefronts, etc. Sixteen pages of Christmas promotion ideas. Nice Art Deco design and ads throughout. 9 3/4-in. x 12 3/4-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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Vol. 39 #5 - May 1938. Trade journal for department stores of all kinds. Full of ads and ideas for various departments including management, inventory, sales, display and even personnel. Profusely illustrated with photographs of displays, products, storefronts, etc. Also includes ads from vendors and manufacturers, many no longer in business. 9 3/4-in. x 12 3/4-in., 114 pages, B&W.

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Vol. 39 #10 - Oct. 1938. Trade journal for department stores of all kinds. Full of ads and ideas for various departments including management, inventory, sales, display and even personnel. Profusely illustrated with photographs of displays, products, storefronts, etc. Focus on Christmas store displays. 9 3/4-in. x 12 3/4-in., 114 pages, B&W.

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Vol. 41 #7 - July 1940. Trade journal for department stores of all kinds. Full of ads and ideas for various departments including management, inventory, sales, display and even personnel. Profusely illustrated with photographs of displays, products, storefronts, etc. 9 3/4-in. x 12 3/4-in., 114 pages, B&W.

Binder only (came separate at gas stations with a membership card)

Originally packaged with a Duncan Yo-yo. How To comic featuring popular yo-yo tricks. Saddle Stitched, 5-in x 7-in, 20 Pages, Full Color.

Dutch Boy Paint Co. Promo. Newsprint 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 8 Pages Full Color. Not seen anywhere else.

The Dutch Boy's Hobby: A Paint Book for Girls and Boys (1926), is a promotional mini comic book published by the National Lead Co. The first eight pages of this booklet tell the story of how Booby and his hobby defeated the pirate General Trouble. Included are color illustration and B&W illustrations for children to color. The second half of this booklet is a mini-comic within a comic. You are instructed to tear off the mini booklet and fold it in half to form the comic book. It was meant as a gift for your parents. The mini comic is all in text and shares some painting tips to be used by your parents. 8 pages, with color and B&W illustrations, 5.5-in x 4.5-in, cardstock paper, no cover price

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Published in 1959 by Cities Service Petroleum. Full color 32 page promotional comic with games, Activities, etc. for children.

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Proof cover for Eager Beaver in the Land O' the Pioneers, produced by Cities Service Petroleum. 4 pages, full color.

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Eager Beaver Space Book (1962) is a promotional comic book distributed by Cities Service Oil Co. Eager Beaver blasts off for fun and an adventure in outer space. Includes comics, games, puzzles, drawing, and coloring. 32 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., with no cover price.

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Proof cover of Eager Beaver Space Book (1962), a promotional comic book distributed by Cities Service Oil Co. 4 pages, full color.

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Infinity cover!

Published in 1959 by Cities Service Petroleum. Full color 32 page promotional comic with games, Activities, etc. for children.

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The Eager Beaver, The Story of the Wheel (1963) is a promotional comic book distributed by Cities Service Oil Co. It explains the evolution of the wheel and transportation. 36-pages, full color, slick cover w/newsprint interior, standard comic book dimensions, no cover price.

The Earth, Our Home in Space (1972) was an ecology-based promotional comic book published by the Soil Conservation Society of America. This highly informative comic illustrates the forming of the planets, continents, mountains, weather, and much more. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.

The Easy Way (1966) is a promotinonal booklet published by Ticonderoga Publishing. Learn the proper way to fix common and irregular house hold problems. 16 pages, orange, black, and white color scheme, 4.50-in x 6.75-in.

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Eat Right to Win (1952) was a promotional comic book published by Swift & Company. Bobby and Betty learn the importance of a well balanced diet. Nutritional eating habits can help keep your energy level up and keep the body strong to endure the rigors of high school athletics. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.

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Eat Right to Work and Win (1942) is a World War Two era promotional giveaway comic book distributed by the Swift Meat Co. featuring original comic strips dealing with proper eating during the war. The message is illustrated in comic strips featuring: Blondie (Chic Young), Henry (Carl Anderson, Flash Gordon (Alex Raymond), Toots and Casper (Jimmy Murphy), Thimble Theater Starring Popeye, Tillie The Toiler (Russ Westover), The Phantom (Lee Falk and Ray Moore), Little King (O. Soglow), and Bringing Up Father (George Mcmanus). 16 pages, full color, approx. 5.5" x 8.75", no cover price.

12 pages, PC/B&W.

Edison Field (1998) is a promotional comic distributed by Reddy Kilowatt, Inc. via investory-owned utility companies. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 5-in. x 7-in., no cover price.

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Ee-Yi-EE-Yi-Oh a Barnyard Fable About Ecology (1973) is a promotional comic book with possibly the oddest comic title ever devised. This edition was not distributed by any company in particular and has a blank area at the bottom of the cover. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

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Ee-Yi-EE-Yi-Oh a Barnyard Fable About Ecology (1973) is a promotional comic book with possibly the oddest comic title ever devised. Distributed by the Consumers Power Company. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

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Ee-Yi-EE-Yi-Oh a Barnyard Fable About Ecology (1973) is a promotional comic book with possibly the oddest comic title ever devised. Distributed by the Texas Power and Light Company. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

Promotional comic for Central Power and Light Company promoting safety for its employees. "Durable but dumb" Eggbert stubles through his job, and in the process teaches others what not to do. 4.25-in. x 5.5-in.; black and white; 72 pages. No date (1940s?).

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Eight is Enough Kite Fun Book (1979) is a promotional comic distributed by Reddy Kilowatt, Inc. via investory-owned utility companies. The cast of Eight is Enough join Reddy Kilowatt in a story about kite safety and fun. The back cover features Reddy's Kite Safety Rules. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in., no cover price.

Elect Howell Your Senator (1954) is a promotional comic book published by Commercial Comics. First elected to the Senate in 1948, New Jersey Senator Howell seeks re-election on a platform that includes a strong anti-communist plank. The communist threat was real at the time, with communist agents and sympathizers active in both government and in the entertainment industry. Howell also describes economic plans to better the condition of the average citizen.

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Promotional comic distributed by Westinghouse in 1952. 16 full color newsprint pages, standard comic book dimensions, no cover price.

Gulf State Utilities Company Edition. Promotional comic instructing kids how to be safe around electrical outlets and power lines. Produced by the Culver Company in Stamford, CT. 6.75-in. x 10-in. 16 pages. B&W;

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Electric Safety from A to Zap! (1972) is a promotional comic book distributed by various electrical power generating companies, and published by Custom Comics. Standard 6.75-in. x 10-in. comic size, 16-pages, full color, newsprint cover and interior.

Comic book look detailing the process of acquiring electricity, along with the history and science of the Electric Company! 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, full color.

20th Century Fox promotional item that was originally a DVD insert. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray with art by Rick Leonardi. Full color, 24 pages, slick paper stock, 4.75-in. x 7-in.

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C. I. Hood &Co. Sarsaparilla advertising booklet with illustrations. Each page of this humorous tale of a misguidedly affectionate elephant comes with a brief testimonial to the medical benefits of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Reprinted from "Puck" and "Short Sixes" by H. C. Bunner. It is illustrated with a number of small illos. Known to be printed with either a red or green cover (could be more colors). Softcover 4-in. x 4 1/2-in. 16 pages B&W.

Elsie at the New York World's Fair (1964), a promotional comic book distributed by the Borden's Company, and featuring Elsie the Cow at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Full color, newsprint, no cover price.

Elsie the Cow Borden Milk Giveaway (circa 1957, no publication date), with cover showing Elsie the Cow and two children watching a baseball game on TV. There are three editions in this series, each with a different cover and interior content. Includes an Elsie the Cow comic strip, games, a back-up story with Fat-Head the Fireman, and a two page Hits, Runs, and Errors strip by Phil Berube. 12 pages, full color, 7in.x 10in., newsprint, with paper cover, no cover price.

A comic featuring Elsie and her husband Elmer Bull, the mascots for Borden Companys dairy and glue product lines, respectively. A chemistry mishap shrinks Elmer to the size of a mouse, where he is harassed by real mice. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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A comic featuring Elsie and her husband Elmer Bull, the mascots for Borden Companys dairy and glue product lines, respectively. Elsie loses her hat at the circus; Elmer buys a used car; a meteor lands in the front yard. Written by Paul Newman (not the actor), with art and cover by Al Fago. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

A comic featuring Elsie and her husband Elmer Bull, the mascots for Borden Companys dairy and glue product lines, respectively. Elmer runs for mayor, and takes the cow scouts on a camping trip. Written by Paul Newman (not the actor), with art and cover by Al Fago. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Borden Milk Giveaway. Comics and activities featuring Borden Company mascot Elsie the Cow to keep kids busy while lunch is prepared. Includes paper stand-ups of Elsie and family and a "rubber-band gun" to cut out and play with. Plus a "model" jet fighter cutout, circa 1950. Where Am I?; Beauregard Rides the Milky Way; Elsie's Daisy Game; How to Excel at Sports; Elmer's Magic Tricks for You to Do; Follow the Dots; Elsie Mobile; Through the Maze Game!; Here Comes the Train! 20 pages, Full Color.

Kill You - Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Salvador Larroca. Originally included with the June 2009 Special Collector's Edition of XXL Magazine to promote Eminem's album Relapse. 20 pages, full color.

Not For Resale Edition. Kill You - Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Salvador Larroca. Originally included with the June 2009 Special Collector's Edition of XXL Magazine to promote Eminem's album Relapse. 20 pages, full color.

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Con Edison Electric Company promotional item. Features games and posters. Archie & Friends in "A Scent to Remember!" and "Stormy Weather!" written by George Gladir with art by Stan Goldberg. Teen Titans "Tower of Power", "Hazards in the Home", and "When the Lights Go Out" written by Kelly Corvese with art by Greg Titus. SEE ALSO: Energy And Safety Adventures Superman And Friends (2006) and JLA Starring Batman (2002) Con Edison Giveaway

Con Edison Electric Company promotional item. Features games and posters. Archie & Friends in "A Scent to Remember!" and "Stormy Weather!" written by George Gladir with art by Stan Goldberg. Teen Titans "Tower of Power", "Hazards in the Home", and "When the Lights Go Out" written by Kelly Corvese with art by Greg Titus. SEE ALSO: Energy And Safety Adventures Superman And Friends (2006) and JLA Starring Batman (2002) Con Edison Giveaway

Con Edison Electric Company promotional item. Features games and posters. "The Power of Conservation" starring Superman, written by Scott Beatty with art by Christopher Jones. "Hazards in the Home" starring Supergirl, written by Scott Beatty with art by Min S. Ku. "A Whiff of Danger!" starring Krypto the Superdog, written by Scott Beatty with art by Marcus Muller. Full color, 12 pages, slick paper stock. SEE ALSO: Energy And Safety Adventures (2005) and JLA Starring Batman (2002) Con Edison Giveaway

Con Edison Electric Company promotional item. Features games and posters *Does not include poster*. "The Power of Conservation" starring Superman, written by Scott Beatty with art by Christopher Jones. "Hazards in the Home" starring Supergirl, written by Scott Beatty with art by Min S. Ku. "A Whiff of Danger!" starring Krypto the Superdog, written by Scott Beatty with art by Marcus Muller. Full color, 12 pages, slick paper stock. SEE ALSO: Energy And Safety Adventures (2005) and JLA Starring Batman (2002) Con Edison Giveaway

ConEdison educational comic featuring "Energy Bugs" Written by Paul Larson, art by Adam DeKraker. Also includes activities and a pull out poster. 16 pages, full color.

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Science in Your Future is a promotional comic published by General Electric as part of their Adventures in Science series. Conventional 7x10 comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1957 copyright. Reprints Adventure into the Future (1952).

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Promotional/educational comic by the American Pyrotechnics Association promoting safety in using fireworks. 9-in. x 4-in.; 2-color; 4 pages. No date.

Retailer preview for Eternal Romance Labor of Love Sketchbook (1998 Best Destiny). 8 pages, B&W.

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Everest Facing the Goddess is by Greg Rucka and Scott Morse. Love Fights is by Andi Watson. Free Comic Book Day giveaway. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W.

Everyday Astrology (1943) features an Alex Schomburg cover plus numerous black and white interior illustrations by Schomburg. This issue also features horoscopes and advice for the month of July, 1943. 82 pages, color cover with black and white photos and illustrations in the interior. Published by Better Publications. Cover price $0.10.