Comic books in 'Promotional'

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One-Shot. August 1998. Promotional comic to herald a new series that was never published. Written by Kym Dray and Robert Loren Fleming, and illustrated by Marat Mychaels. 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Color.

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Promotional comic, as young Tommy learns about the drawbacks of driving in urban traffic and the advantages of public transit, specifically Greyhound buses. Includes many safe-driving tips, such as keeping ones eyes on the road. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

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Vol. 23 #4 - Apr. 1922. Trade journal for department stores of all kinds. Full of ads and ideas for various departments. 9 1/4-in. x 12-in., 144 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.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00 View scan Some puzzles completed.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $3.80	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $3.00 View scan	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $3.00 View scan 1" Cumulative spine split. Missing piece from corner of back cover.
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Retailer exclusive sneak peak at Evil Ernie (1998 Chaos) #1. Distributed to retailers for display only. Sign up sheet on back cover for pre-ordering a subscription to the series. 6-3/4" x 10-3/4", 16 pages, B&W.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $22.00 View scans Spine split 15%. Staple rust: Extensive.

Fleischmann and Co. advertisement pamphlet for Compressed yeast, featuring limericks, games, and baking tips. 3 1/4-in. x 4 1/2-in., 16 pages, full color.

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Promotional booklet for a magazine subscription agent. This example is from Fall of 1935 with prices good till Nov. 10. Subscriptions could be ordered through the agent listed on the front cover. Ordering certain titles would qualify for a discount. For example, a Good Housekeeping subscription with a subscription to Popular Mechanics would mean a discounted price of $4.75 instead of the regular price of $5.00. The magazines are listed alphabetically and there are dozens and dozens listed. Some fiction pulps, such as Argosy and Adventure, are offered as well. Ads are plentiful and include Fortune, Saturday Evening Post, American Boy, Time, Popular Mechanics and more. Printed in orange and blue. Booklet measures 3 1/4-in. x 6-in. 38 pages.

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Promotional mini comic. Reprints Fantastic Four #50 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally included with DVD from Wal-Mart. 4 3/4" x 7", FC, 28 pages.

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Promotional mini comic. Reprints Fantastic Four #72 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally included with X-Men DVD from Wal-Mart. 4 3/4" x 7", FC, 28 pages.

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Promotional giveaway in Australia and Canada. Beginning reader comic book featuring Franklin Richards. Going to Mars is one thing. But going to Mars when your parents think you're at home is quite another! Franklin writes about his amazing adventure on the red planet! It's all in his journal and he can't wait for you to read it!

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March 1994 catalog of Fantagraphics books and comics. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 40 pages, B&W.

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New York Fire Department and Marvel Comics special joint promotional comic teaching fire safety to children. Cover by Humberto Ramos. (W) Bryan J. L. Glass (P) David Baldeon (I) Jordi Tarragona. "Under Fire!", the Wrecking Crew attacks the Avengers Mansion and interrupts a special fire safety class being taught by the FDNY to visiting students. FC, 8 pages (+ 2 digital online). Yes, this comic featured a cliffhanger ending, which prompted the reader to visit the FDNY Foundation website in order to read the final two digital pages. It appears the pages are no longer posted there, but should be available on Spiderfan.Org.

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1st printing. Story and art by Milt Story. Al Capp's Fearless Fosdick and "The Case of the Red Feather" is a public services giveaway issued by Red Feather Services. 7 1/2-in. x 10-in. 4 Pages B&W with Red.

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Black and white reprint, date of reprint unknown. Story and art by Milt Story. Al Capp's Fearless Fosdick and "The Case of the Red Feather" is a public services giveaway issued by Red Feather Services.7 1/2-in. x 10-in. 4 Pages B&W

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The Fight to Save America's Waters, a Mark Trail Adventure in Public Health and Conservation (1950) is a promotional comic book. Art by Ed Dodd, the creator of Mark Trail. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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1958 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Baseball: Finer Points For Everyone" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1958 version was sponsored by Fleet Wing Gasoline and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1964 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Bat" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1964 version was sponsored by Twin City Federal Savings & Loan and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1965 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Bat" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1965 version was sponsored by Hood Ice Cream and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1958 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Catch" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1958 version was sponsored by Fleet Wing Gasoline and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1965 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Pitch" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1964 version was sponsored by Hood Ice Cream and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1958 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Play Second Base" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1958 version was sponsored by Fleet Wing Gasoline and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1962 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Play Second Base" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1962 version was sponsored by DX Dealer, Sealtest Foods, and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1964 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Play Shortstop" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1964 version was sponsored by Twin City Federal Savings & Loan and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1964 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Play The Outfield" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1964 version was sponsored by Twin City Federal Savings & Loan and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1958 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Play Third Base" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1958 version was sponsored by Fleet Wing Gasoline and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1962 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Use Baseball Signals" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1962 version was sponsored by DX Dealer, Sealtest Foods, and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.

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1964 Edition, Published by WM. C. Popper & Co. "Finer Points of Baseball For Everyone: How to Use Baseball Signals" is one in a series of twelve different minicomics providing hints and tips for playing better baseball. The 1964 version was sponsored by Twin City Federal Savings & Loan and possibly others. Full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, 4-5-8-in. x 3-3/8-in., no cover price.