Comic books in 'Promotional'

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

Tailspin Tommy in "The Smuggler's Last Flight" is story #1 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

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One-Shot. 1997. Promotional comic based on the PC CD-ROM game from the creators of Hexen. 6.75" x 10". 16 pages. Color.

c.1933. This is a promotional ad for Dr. Miles Laboratories' products, specifically Alka-Seltzer and Dr. Miles Nervine. Alongside these advertisements are tales of African fauna and culture. 6" x 5", 32 pages, B&W.

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Target Presents: Reading to the Rescue! (2005) giveaway sponsored by Target. Story by Todd DeZago. Art by Ron Lim and Scott Koblish. Captain America, Spider-Man, The Invisible Woman, and Luke Cage get zapped into different time eras while the rest of the Marvel Heroes fight to stop Kang the Conqueror from disposing of three children he believes will be his downfall in the near future. Includes a crossword puzzle and a fold-out back cover with coupon for $1.00 off any Marvel comic (expired). Full color, 16 pages.

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Target Presents: Reading to the Rescue! (2006) giveaway sponsored by Target. Story by Todd DeZago. Art by Ron Lim and Mostafa Moussa. With the help of three super powered children, Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and other Marvel Heroes combine their might to stop a power hungry Annihilus from fulfilling his quest to acquire the mysterious energy known as the "Uni-Power", the awesome cosmic force responsible for endowing people with the powers of Captain Universe. Includes a crossword puzzle and a fold-out back cover with coupon for $1.00 off any Marvel comic (expired). Full color, 16 pages.

This alternate cover of Teen-Age Booby Trap (1970) is a promotional comic book produced by Commercial Comics for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The dangers of drug use and addiction are graphically detailed. Full color, 32-pages, 5-in. x 7-in., all newsprint. All the drugs are discussed and the history of drug use and abuse is discussed in some depth. Drugs are shown being used an abused on almost every page. Marijuana is classified as a hallucinogen and is classified as a gateway drug. LSD and bad tripping, amphetamines, methamphetamines and cocaine, the consequences of overdosing, barbiturates and the convulsions they bring, all are discussed as are opium, morphine, heroin and the horrors of opiate withdrawal. The consequences of drug abuse include but are not limited to suicide, involvement in organized crime, withdrawal and the risk of criminal conviction.

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Special Limited Edition. Promotional comic given out at Gamestop stores with the purchase of the 2007 TMNT video game. Reprints issue #1 - first appearance of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. B&W, 44 pages.

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Official Tour Guide for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Coming Out of Their Shells Tour 1990/1991. Includes fold out poster and song lyrics. 8 pages (Detachable poster), full color, 8.5" x 10.75".

Tellos Ashcan preview exclusive to San Diego Comic Con 2001. Excerpts from The Last Heist and Sons and Moons. Loose pages, not stapled. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Not Numbered and Not Dated. This is a promotional giveaway featuring the radio-serial character, Tennessee Jed. There is No comic story. Inside, the comic teaches dozens of different magic tricks (coin tricks, paper tricks, water tricks, etc.) with explanations and illustrations for each one. The inside back cover gives a list of western terms and their meanings....Did you know that 'shakedown' is a cowboy's name for his bed? Paper-cover; 7 1/2-in. x 10-1/8-in.; color; 16 newsprint pages.

Blue Bird promotional comic for shoes Cover price $0.12.

Blue Bird promotional comic for shoes Cover price $0.12.

Fred Wright Art. Promotional comic from Connecticut telling the story of famous black Americans. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 8 pages B&W.

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First Printing - 1967. Promotional book from Volkswagen. Cartoonists include Charles Addams, Charles Saxon, Gahan Wilson, William Steig and many others with short essays by Herb Valen, Jean Shepherd, and Harry Golden, among others. Hardcover issued without dust jacket, 8.25" x 6.75", 76 pages, B&W

Mini Promo for childrens' shoes produced by Custom Comics. 7-in. x 3 1/2-in. Paper cover 16 Pages Full Color

No issue # - 1965. Published by the SSA to promote and educate the public about the benefits of social security. Story and art credits unknown. Story titles: "Good-By Too Soon," "The Smart Aleck," "The End of a Dream" in addition to many single-page card facts. 7-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 total pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

"Toofer Celebrates His First Anniversary!" Promotional comic produced for Hostess Cup Cakes. 5-in. x 8-in. booklet folds out to 20-in. x 8-in.; two-color; no date.

Christmas Carol Lyrics and music booklet by H. B. Burnstine for Flying A Dealers. 10 1/2-in. x 8-in. Paper cover 16 Pages Full Color Illustrations

Tim's Store For Boys Promotional Comic. Full title as appears on cover is - Tim's Official Rancho Hand-Book Guide: Secret Code-Book and Official Signs, Rules and Don'ts for Official Pie-Eaters.

Some background first - Tim was a company symbol, rather like Buster Brown, for the clothing company Townsend-Ueberchein. Each month, the company published a mini comic starring Tim called The Knicker (later changed to Tim's Official Magazine) which contained comic strips, cartoons, text stories, as well as adverts for their clothing. The term Pie-Eater appears to be old slang in the gist of...a hip kid. The handbook itself is a supplemental to the mini comic. The second half of the hand-book contained the A to Z secret code lists needed to decipher words like "Spingle-Bell Chicko" that appeared monthly in Tim's Secret Spish Story and other messages found in the Knicker Magazine. The first half (heavily illustrated) of the hand-book briefly touches on the rules of the Pie-Eaters Club, but is mostly cute stuff about the place where Tim lives, the Rancho.

Mini comic format, 3 7/8" x 6 3/4", mono red color, 16 pages.

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Tim's Store For Boys Promotional Illustrated Booklet. Not dated (Inside front cover ad is for July6 1929 issue of Knicker Magazine). Full title as appears on cover is - Tim's Trip to Mars in his Famous Shuttle-Shoot Airplane.

Some background first - Tim was a company symbol, rather like Buster Brown, for the clothing company Townsend-Ueberchein. Each month, the company published a mini comic starring Tim called The Knicker (later changed to Tim's Official Magazine) which contained comic strips, cartoons, text stories, as well as adverts for their clothing. The term Pie-Eater appears to be old slang in the gist of...a hip kid. Tim's Trip to Mars appears to be a stand-alone booklet from Tim's Stores For Boys featuring an illustrated text story starring Tim.

Mini booklet, wraparound cover art, paper cover, 3 7/8" x 6 3/4", mono blue color, 16 pages.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Maxie sets out to help Timmy overcome his fear of everything. Atomic Mouse suspects that Count Gatto has not really reformed. Timmy's new magic shoes are a little too magic. Don't Boo Scared; A Stiff Upper Lip; Atomic Mouse;: Quarantined; Sleepy-Time Ghost; Dog Gone; Magic Shoes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Old Man Wind is on a rampage, and Timmy tries to save the forest from the resulting windstorm. Atom the Cat is to dogs what Mighty Mouse is to cats, as a bulldog learns to his sorrow. Wanda the Witch captures Timmy while she makes her latest potion, and only the bees of the nearby beehive can save him. Timmy and Another Scared Ghost; She's a Meany; Atom the Cat: Dog Daze; Tambor Trys; Old Man Wind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. An overweight Timmy is unable to get airborne on Wilma the Witch's broom. Atomic Mouse suspects that Count Gatto has ulterior motives for joining the circus. Lester the Lazy Ghost destroys a cornfield while trying to work as a scarecrow. The Apologetic Spook; A Certain Something; Scary Fun; Atomic Mouse: The Singing Telegrams; Den Decorations; Lester the Lazy Ghost: Super Scarecrow; Broom or Bust. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Promotional. This shoe store giveaway contains stories reprinted from Timmy the Timid Ghost (1956 1st Series) #17. Most story art by George Wildman. "Just Act Like A Ghost": Timmy can't even pretend to be scary. "The Moose Who Couldn't Wiggle His Ears": A flying moose doesn't need to wiggle. "Toy Trouble", text story. "Un-Bearable": Timmy's bear costume isn't a problem. "Man-Sized": Lockville is experiencing water issues. 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy tries to teach a bird how to fly. Li'l Wise Guy tries street-corner busking to earn money for a birthday gift. Maxie reaches his haunting limit. Pretendin' He's Brave; Li'l Wise Guy; Fly, Birdie, Fly; Grandma Goody; Boo or False; Dear Deer Fly; What a Dog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Maxie the Ghost tries to convince Timmy to switch to a silk sheet for a classier look, if he wants to impress Katy Ghost. While visiting the Arctic, Timmy mistakes a polar bear for a "ghost bear." Atom the Cat tries to explain to Cuckoo how to steal home in baseball. Hot Dog, a Silk Sheet; The Friendly Arctic; Goofy Rabbit: Hare Brained; Reggie Saves the Day; Atom the Cat: Ohhhh... That Cuckoo; Boo Who? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Wildman. Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy meets his twin cousins, who are nothing but trouble. Timmy tries to disguise himself as a living person to befriend a rabbit. Atomic Bunny's enemy, the Fox, realizes he just needs to eat the carrots that give Atomic Bunny his powers. Double Twouble!; Undercover Spook; Cookoo's Cousin; Atomic Bunny: Pretty Foxy; Lesson from Lester. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Since Timmy doesn't want to scare anyone, Maxie uses ventriloquism to make Timmy say "Boo." Uncle Slyly, the uncle of Atomic Bunny's enemy the Fox, refuses to believe that one bunny can outfight a fox. Since Timmy is afraid of his own shadow, Wilma uses magic to set his shadow free, but that creates a different set of problems. Maxie's Prank; Some Lessons Well Learned; Shadow Shy; One Bet Too Many; Atomic Bunny: Uncle Slyly's Visit; Toy Shy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy tries to protect a sleeping Lester the Lazy Ghost from ogres. A tummy ache causes Timmy to fall into the clutches of Herman and his quack cousin, Doctor Spook. Timmy tries to convince the new kids he's "magic," when really he just has an invisible dog. Sick! Sick! Sick!; Timmy's Magic; Shadow Shy; One Bet Too Many; Atom the Cat: The Precious Fish-Head; The Sleepy-Head Menace. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Wildman. Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy gets hired to help a bat scare visitors away from his haunted castle. Timmy pretends to be a snowman for the neighborhood kids - and then a bully stops by. When evil Dr. Mole kidnaps the Metropolis U. team and cheerleaders, Atom the Cat becomes a one-cat football team. It Just Ghost to Show You; The Ghostly Snowman; The Super Sleuth; Atom the Cat: Yay, Team!; Cousin Shaky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy is hired as a D.J. on the all-night ghost radio station. Timmy seeks help from Witch Hazel when he wants to be bigger, but he should have listened to the owl: "Accept what you are and be content." Timmy's neighbor is tired of his constant practicing of trumpet. The Disc Jockey; The Biggest Midget; A Sweet Song Wanted; Atomic Bunny: Saved in the Safe; Resting Raccoons; Boogie-Woogie Beat; The Kidnapper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.