Comic books in 'Promotional'

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1965 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 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: Rules For Umpires" 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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Insurance Company mini-comic giveaway. 5-in. x 7-in., 8 pg, stiff white paper stock, FC.

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Promotional health aid for non-health care individuals. Rotating the dial will bring up different injuries, ten per side. 4 1/4-in. x 4-in., B&W and orange spot color.

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6 1/2 x 8 1/4. 32 pages. Flash stars in "The Criminal From Tomorrow!" Johnny Thunder stars in "Farewell To Crime!" Hawkman stars in "The Scavenger of the Skies!" (art by Joe Kubert). Also in this issue: "The Ghost Patrol." GRADING NOTES: All known copies were taped to Wheaties boxes and are never found in NM condition.

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No. 1 is not numbered. Stories and art by Alex Raymond. Harvey reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary space-opera hero Flash Gordon and his struggle against interstellar tyrant Ming the Merciless. This issue features an injured Flash captured by Ming, and turned over to Doctor Bono, who secretly aids Flash in his recovery and escape. Produced by Harvey Publications as a promotional giveaway for Gordon Bread Co. 16 pages, Full color.

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Stories and art by Alex Raymond. Harvey reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary space-opera hero Flash Gordon and his struggle against interstellar tyrant Ming the Merciless. This issue features Flash entering the underground electrical works of Mingo City, where the Power Men of Mongo are employed, and enlisting their aid against Ming's tyranny. Produced by Harvey Publications as a promotional giveaway for Gordon Bread Co. 16 pages, Full color.

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Circa early 1970s, this poster is one of a set of twelve promotional posters created for Marvel's in-house fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). This poster measures a mighty 12" x 19" and features a two-color reproduction of the cover to Fantastic Four #82 with art by Jack Kirby. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school fan of Marvel's First Family!

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Circa early 1970s, this poster is one of a set of twelve promotional posters created for Marvel's in-house fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). This poster measures a mighty 12" x 19" and features a two-color reproduction of the cover to Sgt. Fury #50 "The Invasion Begins" with art by Dick Ayers & John Severin. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Howlin' Commandos fan!

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Forest Fire (1949, later edition, does not have Carter Oil Co. back cover imprint) is a promotional comic book distributed by the American Forestry Assn. This is the first appearance of Smokey the Bear, created by Rudy Wendelein with Jack Sparling art. This likable character would go on to become the foremost educator and spokesman for forest fire prevention. 16 pages, 7.5-in. x 10-in., full color, newsprint. FIRST PRINTING: First printings were distributed by the Carter Oil Co. via service stations. All first printings have the Carter Oil Co. name imprinted on the back cover. LATER PRINTINGS: Later editions had a blank space for local businesses to hand stamp their names.

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Fox International promotional one-shot mini comic. Distributed only in the United Kingdom in conjunction with the release of Fox's X-Men First Class Movie. Reprints X-Men Odd Men Out (2008) #1. 4 3/4" x 5 3/4", FC, 28 pages.

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Frank Miller Presents Ashcan Edition previewing the company's first two new series, Ronin Book Two and Ancient Enemies, with original stories by Frank Miller/ Philip Tan/ Daniel Henriques and Dan DiDIo and Danilo Beyruth. Highly collectible first publication! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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2nd Printing. Frank Miller Presents Ashcan Edition previewing the company's first two new series, Ronin Book Two and Ancient Enemies, with original stories by Frank Miller/ Philip Tan/ Daniel Henriques and Dan DiDIo and Danilo Beyruth. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Advertising promotional booklet written and illustrated by major cartoonists of the day. Photo cover of Fred Allen, a popular comedian from the golden age of radio. Contents feature Nancy by Ernie Bushmiller, Reg'lar Fellers by Gene Byrnes, Mutt and Jeff by Bud Fisher, and several other comic strips/cartoons. Softcover, 32 Pages, B&W.

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Blue Bird Comics promotional comic for shoes. Big Shoe Store. 7-in. x 10-in. 32 Pages Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Store promotional giveaway. Christmas theme.

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Fun with Basky and Robin (12/1980) is a promotional comic distributed at Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Stores. Follow the adventures of Basky, Robin, and their magical friend the Pink Goose as they help young Dinny and Myna make friends with the local florist Mr. Shelduck. Includes puzzles, games, and trivia for the kids. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, standard comic dimensions.

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Retailer Edition. Futurama Returns Featuring The Return of Futurama (2007) is a mini-comic promoting the return of Futurama to the 2008 Comedy Central lineup. Originally distributed at SDCC and was subsequently released through retailers. Includes an orginal 16-page story aptly named, "Futurama Returns." Full color, 20 pages, slick paper stock, 4.75-in. x 7-in., no cover price.

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Denver NFL Training Camp promotional giveaway comic produced for Gatorade by DC Comics. This Gatorade League of Captains comic is one of five different promotional comics, each featuring NFL superstars getting the super-hero overhaul treatment. "Peyton Manning is the Sheriff", progresses from flashbacks of his childhood and days spent with the Indianapolis Colts to gradually show Peyton transforming into "The Sheriff" of the football field on game day. (C) Howard Porter & Wes Hartman (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Matt Haley. FC, 12 pages.

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"Gene Autry and the Death Card Gang." Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in.x2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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"Gene Autry and the Phantoms of the Cave" (1950). Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in.x2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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"Gene Autry and the Riddle of Laughing Mountain." (1950). Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in. x 2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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Add to cart Fine $14.00 View scans Water damage: Slight.

"Gene Autry and the Secret of Lost Valley" (1950), by Gene Autry. Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in.x2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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"Gene Autry and the Bond of the Broken Arrow" (1950). Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in.x2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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Educational pamphlet with comic style panels and art distributed by the National Coal Association. The pamphlet is undated. The story features a young boy named Jimmy who is worried about giving a talk about the uses of Coal for a class assignment. Jimmy finds his father is of absolutely no help on the matter. That night, "The Genie of Coal" visits him. Via magic, the genie whisks young Jimmy away from the countryside and off to the city where he teaches him everything about coal. Wraparound cover, oblong format, 8-in. x 4-in, 16pg, FC.

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Written by Walt Jaschek, art by Don Secrease. Sudden Death Overtime! Originally distributed by McDonalds. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

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Written by Walt Jaschek, art by Don Secrease. Sudden Death Overtime! Originally distributed by McDonalds. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

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Written by Walt Jaschek, art by Don Secrease. Sudden Death Overtime! Originally distributed by McDonalds. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Four-page newsprint publication distributed by the Gulf Oil Corporation. November 24, 1939. Wings Winfair (art by Fred Meagher), Joy and Jim, Curly and the Kids, and Gulf Screen Guild Theater. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Help Keep Our Land Beautiful (1963) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Soil Conservation Society. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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2008 San Diego Comic Con International Edition. Cover by Michael Turner. "Blackout" Written by Mark Sable, Art by Jason Badower; "The Ten Brides of Takezo Kensei" Written by Chuck Kim, Art by Peter Steigerwald; "Going Postal" Written by Yule Caise, Art by Marcus To and Peter Steigerwald. 32 Pages, Full Color.

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August 1989. Order from in magazine format for Heroes World Distribution. 8.5" x 11". 32 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $78.00 View scans Staple rust: Extensive.

1st printing. Small pamphlet for Hires root beer with story of the owl, the parrot, and the big round moon. Softcover, text with B&W, 6 pages.

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The History of Electronics, "Space Exploration...the next great adventure!" is a Radio Shack science-related promotional comic with no cover price. 32 pages. Full color comic with excellent art and story. Catalogue No. 68-2036.

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1970 Second Edition Edition. History of Natural Gas was released by the Educational Service Bureau of the American Gas Association. An interesting promotional comic telling the history of natural gas development together with interesting related facts. 16 pages, full color.

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1979 Fourth Edition. History of Natural Gas was released by the Educational Service Bureau of the American Gas Association. An interesting promotional comic telling the history of natural gas development together with interesting related facts. 16 pages, full color.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $50.00 View scans Minor interior staining.

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Circular promotional publication touting the medicinal benefits of Hood's Sarsaparilla. NOt a comic, but text accompanied by small but extraordinary pen-and-ink illustrations. 4 1/2-in. diameter 16 pages on newsprint B&W (die-cut flower shape). Has attached sales advertising blurb piece from BRONSON BROS. OF WHATCOM WASHINGTON BEFORE STATEHOOD.

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Hooked! graphically illustrates the dangers of heroin addiction. Smoking marijuana, often a precursor to more serious rug addition, is depicted along with other effects and consequences such as painful withdrawal, prostitution to get drug money, overdosing, and death by drug overdose. In the story told here, drug abuse tears a family apart and ruins two people's lives. The begins with Eddie recounting how he got started smoking pot through peer pressure. He soon learns how to use "H" (heroin) by snorting it and doing "skin pops". He meets a girl who begs him to quit and that only drives him to start shooting up. He soon starts stealing from her to keep the habit going. Eventually he gets his girlfriend hooked on "the junk" and she must start prostituting herself so they can both get their heroin. This miserable life continues for them for a while until one day she overdoses and dies. At the funeral Eddie is shunned by his family and called a murderer by hers. A very sad and scary story with a realistic tone. 32-pages, full-color, all newsprint, 6-in. x 4-in. No publication date or copyright, circa 1960-70.

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Add to cart Near Mint $3.10

2001 Edition. I Pledge Allegiance is a promotional comic book produced and distributed by the American Legion National Headquarters. Find out the story behind the American Pledge of Allegiance. 16 pages, slick cover, full color, 6.5-in. x 10.25-in

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Program book for the 1952 production of Ice Cycles. Featuring The Student Prince play as the central entertainment with other songs and performances like Raggedy Anne and Andy, Egyptian motif, East Indian Fantasy, New Orleans jazz and much more. In all, more than 30 different performances in one evening. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Learn about the fine services and experienced staff of IDL drug stores. 16 pages, color cover with black and white illustrations in the interior, 7-in x 10-in.

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Universal Studios/Coca-Cola/Walmart Exclusive Edition. Written by Michael Stewart. Layouts by Sal Buscema. Pencils and inks by Steve Pugh. 16 page promotional comic, full color, standard dimensions and format. No cover price.