Comic books in 'Promotional'

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.

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.

"Flash Gordon Raids Japan"

Promo Giveaway booklet featuring children's rhymes, tales, moral stories to promote Fleischmann's Yeast product, recipe for baking white bread and many charming period cartoon illustrations. 5-in. x 6 1/2-in. 16 pages, B&W.

No issue number - August 1970. Produced by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation to promote safety. Bill and Ron decide to enter a kite contest and when testing their new kite, it breaks free and gets tangled in some power lines. Some nearby friendly power technicians see it happen and offer advice while retrieving the kite. 7-in. x 10-in., 12 total newsprint pages, full color.

Flight (1953) is a beautifully illustrated promotional comic book issued by the National Committee to Observe the 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight, with a forward by former president Herbert Hoover. Published by M. Philip Copp, with artwork by John Prentice. In comic book format, the history of powered flight is told, beginning with the Wright Brothers through the early 1900s, then into World War 2. Also included is a brief history of the barnstormers and aviation advancements during the 1920s and 30's, plus a few examples of the more famous planes from the various periods up to 1953. The history of aviation as a business is also covered. Pearl Harbor, as well as kamikaze attacks and the dropping of the atomic bomb by the Enola Gay, are depicted. Extensive information about World War 2 aviation flows throughout the second half of the comic, followed by a page on the Korean War, and the Berlin airlift. The last page, "And Tomorrow" deals with our future is space, with a depiction of a giant spacecraft. Partial color, no cover price.

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 Avengers #4 "Captain America Lives Again!" with art by Jack Kirby. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Avengers fan!

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 Captain America #111 with art by Jim Steranko. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Cap fan!

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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 Conan the Barbarian #4 with art by Barry-Windsor Smith. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Cimmerian fan!

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 Daredevil #44 "I, Murderer!" with art by Gene Colan. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Daredevil fan!

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!

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 Incredible Hulk #1 with art by Jack Kirby. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Hulk fan!

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 Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD #6 with art by Jim Steranko. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Fury fan!

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!

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 Silver Surfer #3 "The Power and the Prize!" with art by John Buscema. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Silver Surfer fan!

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 Amazing Spider-Man #68 "Crisis on the Campus" with art by John Romita Sr. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Spidey fan!

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 Sub-Mariner #1 with art by John Buscema. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school Namor fan!

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 The Mighty Thor #127 "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" with art by Jack Kirby. Perfect for framing. This is a must-have wall decoration for any old-school fan of the God of Thunder!

This is the ENTIRE SET of all twelve promotional posters created for Marvel's in-house fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). Featuring beautiful two-color reproductions of iconic covers like the first silver age appearance of Captain America and the first appearance of the Hulk, plus legendary artists like Steranko, Kirby, Romita, and more, this is truly the ultimate treat for the old-school Marvel fan! Each poster measures a mighty 12" x 19".

Forest Fire (1949, Carter Oil Co. first edition) 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 editions had a blank space for local businesses to hand stamp their names.

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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.

c.1933. While being a promotional for Dr. Miles Laboratories' Alka-Seltzer and Nervine products, this booklet details the history of postage stamps and coinage. 6" x 4.5", 32 pages, B&W.

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.

No issue number, 2003. Promotional comic for the Fox Kids Network cartoon shows, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Hedgehog. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 8 pages, full color.

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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.

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.

Blue Bird Comics promotional comic for shoes. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Quaker Oats mini advertising booklet. Each page has rhyming verse and is beautifully and colorfully illustrated with a depiction of a clown(s) and a grasshopper(s) performing feats of strength, balancing acts, trapeze flying, and other circus skills. They typically depict the clown(s) or grasshopper(s) handling a box of Quaker Oats. 3 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.02.

Suffolk Downs presents From the Horse's Mouth Starring Homer Stretch is a promotional comic book distributed with the Boston Herald Traveler Newspaper on May 31, 1970.

Issue #2 - 1993. Puzzles and games. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, full color.

Fun and Frolic Pictures and Rhymes by Chas Harrison. The inside front and back covers are advertisements for C.H. Pepper's Linoleum. The rest of the book has a drawing on each page, accompanied by a rhyme. 24 page soft cover booklet, string bound. Published by C H Pepper Linoleum Warehouse, 1319 & 1321 Broadway, New York. 5-1/4" x 6-3/4s". Published circa late 1800s?

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

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

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.

1952 Hager's Toyland Promo. Paper Cover 16 Pages Full Color.

Compliments of Arthur S. Melcher, this short collection of humorous storieswas used to advertise the business of Arthur S. Melcher, The Shoe Man. 4 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 12 pages, B&W

Photocopied preview edition of the marvel comics series "Fury". 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W.

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.