Comic books in 'Promotional'

JUGGLING CLOWN EDITION - Circa 1932 and later editions have Toasted Corn Flakes "Juggling Clown" advert on back cover (paragraph below clown begins with "It's a toss-up"). New cover art. Interior layout is very similar to the earlier editions, but the art style inside matches the cover art and the characters and accompanying text have changed. NOTE: Versions with the "Juggling Clown" ad will still vary.
Kellogg's Funny Jungleland Moving-Pictures is the 1st cereal premium ever produced. It was originally given to customers in the stores by merchants at the time of purchase of Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes; later that year it became a mail-offer premium costing 10¢.
This popular premium ran all the way to 1937 with numerous edition changes. Versions cannot be narrowed down to dates, as most appear to have only the original 1909 copyright date with some exceptions like the 1932 editions.
This historical pictorial booklet for children advertises Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes. It has a tri-fold outer cover, with two interior pages which are cleverly separated into six vertical strips. The strips can be individually flipped to one side or the other, allowing for clothing changes on the animals drawn inside. This unique book was patented Jan. 15, 1907. Exact measurements vary by version, approx. 6-in. x 8-in., full color.

I Eat it by the Trunk Full, Too edition - The earliest editions have Toasted Corn Flakes "I Eat it by the Trunk Full, Too" advert on back cover. NOTE: Versions with the "I Eat it by the Trunk Full, Too" ad will still vary.
Kellogg's Funny Jungleland Moving-Pictures is the 1st cereal premium ever produced. It was originally given to customers in the stores by merchants at the time of purchase of Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes; later that year it became a mail-offer premium costing 10¢.
This popular premium ran all the way to 1937 with numerous edition changes. Versions cannot be narrowed down to dates, as most appear to have only the original 1909 copyright date with some exceptions like the 1932 editions.
This historical pictorial booklet for children advertises Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes. It has a tri-fold outer cover, with two interior pages which are cleverly separated into six vertical strips. The strips can be individually flipped to one side or the other, allowing for clothing changes on the animals drawn inside. This unique book was patented Jan. 15, 1907. Exact measurements vary by version, approx. 7-in. x 9-in., full color.

OLD WOMAN IN THE SHOE EDITION - The earliest editions have Toasted Corn Flakes "Old Woman in the Shoe" advert on back cover. NOTE: Versions with the "Old Woman in the shoe" ad will still vary.
Kellogg's Funny Jungleland Moving-Pictures is the 1st cereal premium ever produced. It was originally given to customers in the stores by merchants at the time of purchase of Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes; later that year it became a mail-offer premium costing 10¢.
This popular premium ran all the way to 1937 with numerous edition changes. Versions cannot be narrowed down to dates, as most appear to have only the original 1909 copyright date with some exceptions like the 1932 editions.
This historical pictorial booklet for children advertises Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes. It has a tri-fold outer cover, with two interior pages which are cleverly separated into six vertical strips. The strips can be individually flipped to one side or the other, allowing for clothing changes on the animals drawn inside. This unique book was patented Jan. 15, 1907. Exact measurements vary by version, approx. 7-in. x 9-in., full color.

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Souvenir Program for the 1944 (3rd Edition) production of "Ken Murray's Blackouts" Comedy Revue. The stage show ran at the El Capitan Theatre from 1942 to 1949, and had two later versions. Softcover 8.5" x 11", 16 pages, B&W.

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Souvenir Program for the 1946 (Fifth Year) production of "Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1946" Comedy Revue. The stage show features the talents of Marie Wilson, The Liphams, Ken Davidson, Joe Watters, The Rudells, Joe Wong, Danny Duncan, Mabel Butterworth, Virginia Lewis, Jack Mulhall, Julia Rooney, and many more all performing at the El Capitan Theatre during the production's fifth year in 1946. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 16 pages, B&W.

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Souvenir Program for the 1947 (Fifth Year) production of "Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1947" Comedy Revue. The stage show features the talents of Marie Wilson, Owen McGiveney, Bill & Coo (Burton's Birds), Crystal White, The Romer Twins, Peg Leg Bates, The Glamourlovlies, and many more all performing at the El Capitan Theatre during the production's fifth year in 1947. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 16 pages, B&W.

Souvenir Program for the 1947 (Sixth Year) production of "Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1947" Comedy Revue. The stage show features the talents of Marie Wilson, Owen McGiveney, Bill & Coo (Burton's Birds), Crystal White, The Romer Twins, Peg Leg Bates, The Glamourlovlies, and many more all performing at the El Capitan Theatre during the production's sixth year in 1947. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 16 pages, B&W.

Key Comics Giveaway covers containing other comic interiors from different publishers; this issue contains Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 113. Note: Cover changed each year. Many combinations are possible. Distributed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Issue #2 - July 2016. Exclusive giveaway at San Diego Comic Con. Produced by DC Comics. Second issue in series of three (first is KFC: Colonel of Two Worlds, given away at NYCC in 2015, the third is KFC: Across the Universe, SDCC 2017 giveaway). Homage cover to Justice League International #1. Written by Tony Bedard, illustrated by Tom Derenick and Travor Scott. Cover by Tom Grummett. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 pages, full color.

NYCC 2015 Exclusive giveaway. 20 Pages, Full Color.

Written and Illustrated by Dik Browne. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 16 Pages B&W

Original Mailing Envelope - The Knicker, promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys.

The Knicker, November 1927 issue, is a promotional comic book for clothing company that sells knickers for boys and revolves around a fictional spokesperson, a boy named Tim (also appeared in promotional comics for Buster Brown and Superman-Tim). The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. Early issues were sub-titled "The Boys' Own Magazine" while the "Official for Pie Eaters" slogan (apparently referred to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang) was added later. The back cover has an ad by the Missoula Mercantile Co. for Tim's Official "Perfection Suit" priced at $16.50. 4-in. x 7-in 8 pages B&W.

The Knicker, April 1928 issue, is a promotional comic book for clothing company that sells knickers for boys and revolves around a fictional spokesperson, a boy named Tim (also appeared in promotional comics for Buster Brown and Superman-Tim). The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. Early issues were sub-titled "The Boys' Own Magazine" while the "Official for Pie Eaters" slogan (apparently referred to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang) was added later. The back cover has an ad by the Missoula Mercantile Co. for a "Perfection Suit" priced at $16.50. 4-in. x 7-in 8 pages B&W.

The Knicker, July 1929 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. The back cover features an ad for a boy's suit (just $14.75). 8 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

The Knicker, May 1930 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. On page eight, Uncle Sam asks Tim for help to fly a Pacific-to-Atlantic airmail flight to deliver the mail. The regular pilot is sick from fright on account of the ghosts. Unfortunately, Tim wrote down how the story turns ends in secret code. So unless you also get your hands on the code book - see Tim's Official Handbook (1933), good luck deciphering the story Tim wrote. But not to worry, the other pages are perfectly readable. The back cover features a Levy Bros. ad for a boy's Palm Beach Suit (just $8.50). 12 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

The Knicker, March1931 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. Eddie Cantor, equally obscure today, makes an appearance in a large photo on page ten and "becomes an Official Pie Eater!" The back cover features an ad for a boy's suit (just $13.75). 12 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

The Knicker, August 1931 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. Eddie Cantor, equally obscure today, makes an appearance in a large photo on page ten and "becomes an Official Pie Eater!" The back cover features an ad for a boy's suit (just $13.75). 12 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

The Knicker, February 1932 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys.

The Knicker, March 1932 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. The back cover features an ad for a boy's new suit (just $10.00 to 14.00). 12 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). October 1934 issue. Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotionals -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

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Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

Tim's Official Magazine (The Knicker). Promotional mini for boys' clothes and accessories. This is the same Tim from the Superman-Tim promotional -- see Superman-Tim (1942). 12 pages, black and white, 4" x 6-3/4".

The Knicker, February 1937 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. Eddie Cantor, equally obscure today, makes an appearance in a large photo on page ten and "becomes an Official Pie Eater!" The back cover features an ad Skyrider Shoes. 12 pages, Red and white, mini comic-sized.

1951 edition distributed by the National Research Bureau. Each of the first thirty-two presidents (through Harry S. Truman) is covered. 24 pages, full color, 5-in. x 7-in.

Krim-Ko Komics #9, July 20, 1935, is an promotional comic book for Krim-Ko, a chocolate-flavor milk drink featured in two pages of ads. Full page to half-page comics featured in this issue: Wild Bill (an airplane adventure strip), Jim Hawkins (pirates) by Dick Moores, Johnny Brains, Susan, Pinto, King of the Range, Sammy, Great Deeds of Great Americans by Dick Moores, Tot and Tom by Nick Penn, Mocko the Monk, and Lucky Lucas. Partial color, 16 pages, all newsprint, 8.25-in. x 11-in. "Published on behalf of the Krim-Ko Co., by the Better Cartoons Bureau, Wright Wrigly Building, Chicago. The local dairy bottling Krim-Ko has exclusive charge of the Komics to Krin-Ko customers."

April 22, 1939 issue. Lola, Jim Hawkins by Bart Tumey, plus Rip Randall. Printed by Drovers Journal Press, Chicago. Ad for free copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine #6.

Extremely rare giveaway/promo booklet from 1881 - Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry medicinal tonic; a charming tale about Wistar's tonic and an ailing traveler, lavishly illustrated with silhouette cartoons throughout. 3.5-in x 5.25-in. 16 pages, B&W.

5x7-in. Edition. Story, art and cover by Joe Musial. A relic from the Atomic Age. King Features Syndicate's comic-strip characters star in an educational treatise about the new science of nuclear energy, expanded from a 1948 article that appeared in Popular Science magazine. Mandrake the Magician takes the scientific position, explaining to Dagwood and Blondie the basics of atomic power. Numerous other characters appear as well, including Jiggs and Maggie from Bringing Up Father, the Katzenjammer Kids, Henry, Snuffy Smith, and Popeye. Some editions had a blank rectangle on the cover where newspapers or other distributors could place their own stamp. 5-in. x 7-in., 32 pages, Full Color.

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Hires Root Beer promotional booklet. 3 1/2-in. x 5-in. 16 pages B&W.

Brochure originally included with the January/February 2015 issue of the LEGO Club magazine. Published by LEGO to promote the re-launch of the Bionicle line. 8" x 10.5". 8 pages. Full color.

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Originally included with the Lego DC Universe set. 5-in. x 6 3/4-in., 8 pages, full color.

From 1969 to 2021, this is a collection of some of the best and most celebrated comic covers showing off the Guardians of the Galaxy at their very best. This item was a giveaway in movie theatres across the country for the May 2023 release of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3. From the classic line up from the 31st Century featuring Vance Astro and the enigmatic Starhawk to the modern day Guardians team led by the infamous Starlord and Rocket Raccoon to more offbeat line ups featuring Kitty Pryde, Ben Grimm, and even Doctor Doom?! 28 pages, FC.

Originally published with subscriptions to LEGO Club Magazine in the July-August 2010 Issue. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 10 1/2-in, 12 Pages, Full Color. NOTE: Each copy includes a bound-in letter personalized to the subscriber that originally received it, and as such, each copy will be addressed to a different name.

Free promotional giveaway used to bring awareness to new attractions at LegoLand as well as the new Lego phone app. Softcover, 8" x 10", 22 pages, full color.

Brochure originally included with a 2015 issue of the LEGO Club magazine. Published by LEGO to promote the re-launch of the Ninjago line. 6.5" x 9.75". 4 pages. Full color.

Sent free to those who entered the LG Iron Man 2 Sweepstakes contest. Each is numbered from an edition of 7,500 copies. Featuring augmented reality and exclusive content related to the Iron Man 2 movie. Ads feature LG phones and product. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 pages, full color.