Comic books in 'Promotional'

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".

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.

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

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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.

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.

Life: How Comic Books Boost Political Candidates (1950) was a promotional pamphlet published by Life Magazine. This is an early example of the important role comic books played in both primary and general elections. Comic books were used by presidents, senators, congressmen, governors and mayors with satisfying and sometimes spectacular results. Two opposing sides weigh in on this campaign method. One side refers to comic books as the lowest art form full of character assassination and used to rewrite history. The other states that it is an economical medium with appealing authentic pictures and light dialogue that dramatize in a positive way the events of a candidate's career, thus illustrating qualities that show his fitness for the position sought. 4 pages, white paper stock, B&W, folds out to 10.5-in. x 13.5-in. Cover price $0.20.

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Miniature Facsimile Edition of the first issue of Life published January 4, 1883. This reproduction was produced ca. 1950. 3.5" x 4.5", 16 pages, B&W

Life of Christ one-shot, 1958 reprint - Script by Robert Southard, art by Addison Burbank. Cover by Hans Helwig. 7.25" x 10.25", FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Souvenir Program book from the Sells-Floto Circus for the 1931 season. The first 9 pages feature a biography of Tom Mix with photos. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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6.5" x 9", 16 pages, B&W

3rd Printing. Life with the Navy by Navy Nora (1943) was a promotional booklet published by Dorothy Bond. Story and art are also by Dorothy Bond. Follow Navy Nora and her humorous adventures as the new girl in the offices of the United States Navy. This book was dedicated to those unsung heroes and heroines who work in shore establishments for the United States Navy. 60 pages, B&W, card-stock cover, 8.5-in. x 5.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

Circa 1954. Assumed Bell Telephone (AT&T). Promotional brochure, likely produced by Bell Telephone, meant to instruct the public on proper etiquette when using a telephone party-line. Illustrated by Dik Browne, known for his work on "Hi and Lois" and as the creator of "Hagar the Horrible". It's possible that Browne drew this while working for the Johnstone & Cushing ad agency, as AT&T was one of their clients and they frequently hired cartoonists. Each page has a charming six-panel cartoon showing an example of rude or inconsiderate use of a party-line, then a caption below instructing the proper use. 8" x 10 1/2". 6 pages. Two-color.

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1992 edition. American Legion promotional comic for kids about history of U.S.A.. Published by Custom Comic Services.

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2007 edition. American Legion promotional comic for kids about history of U.S.A.. Published by Custom Comic Services.

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Promotional giveaway from MRC Tamiya abou their line of 1/32 cars. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, full color.

Published by Charlton as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie tries to help a carpenter who's building a garage, but only makes him regret becoming a contractor. After Ollie's dad gets a fur coat, Ollie builds a pit bear-trap in the back yard. But when Ollie decides to start his own ant farm, that's when his dad really comes face-to-face with raw nature. Hardly Helpful; Snappy Trapping; Moving Scenes; Rescue Party; Captain Coreys Curiosity Corner; Ants in Your Plants. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie's dad's worst nightmare is three identical Ollies. Ollie dresses as a girl to crash a girls' lunch party, but things quickly get out of hand. Ollie is supposed to be on his best behavior for the benefit of a visiting uncle, but even Ollie's best behavior is hard to take. Triple Trouble; Li'l Wise Guy; Just for Girls; Li'l Lumberjack: Animal Charmer; Shoes for Shobasho; Treat 'I'm Right. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie and his cousin Li'l Tomboy find the welcoming fund for the governor's visit, and use it to buy gigantic fireworks instead. Ollie discovers just how dangerous a boomerang can really be. Li'l Tomboy wants to be a cop, so she starts patrolling the neighborhood for crime. Welcoming Committee; Wild and Woodsy; Monroe Niner Meets Etko the Elephant; Return Trip; Li'l Tomboy: Just Child's Play; Pops a Sport. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie tries to invent a remedy for unwanted visitors while visiting his Uncle Smart's lab. Woodland animals escaping from the rain hide in Ollie's tent - including beaver, bear, a moose and an elephant. Ollie and Tomboy, sometimes called "The Li'l Rascals," visit their cousin Artie, who is a comic-book artist. How Discouraging!; Tenting Troubles; Goofy Rabbit: Tree House or Bust; Timmy the Timid Ghost: Some Days You Can't Win; Skoonie the Skunk; For Artie's Sake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. While experimenting with their bubble wands, Ollie and Li'l Tomboy accidentally enter Bubble Land and get captured by the Bubble People. Ollie's dad ill-advisedly sends Ollie to be a caddy during his boss's golf game. Uranium-carrot-powered Atomic Bunny leads a hungry fox on a merry chase. Bubble Happy; Very Helpful Caddy; Chumpo the Chimp; Atomic Bunny: Emergency Carrots; A Rare Bird. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Frank Johnson and F. Sarlo. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie and Li'l Tomboy try to find a burglar to rob their house, so they can become heroes and get their names in the paper. Li'l Tomboy's parents dare to hope she's found her feminine side when she starts dabbling in makeup, in a story with a surprisingly modern ending. Plus a fanciful story of how dogs got to be dogs, by cartoonist F. Sarlo. Friendly Burglar Wanted; Hello, Hello!; Li'l Tomboy: Let's Make-Up; Bowo the Bookworm; The Cocky Rooster; Doggie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie wins a contest to be the manager of a movie theater for a day. He means well, but manages to destroy yet another dinner with his dad's boss. Then he applies his usual destructive logic to the roller-skating rink. Theater Manager; Home Movies; Nervous Buddies; Beat the Bass?; Lester Pooch: 2 Lessons to Learn; Museum Madness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie gets the part of the dragon in the school play, but they really shouldn't trust him with open flames. Ollie and his father go hunting, and Nature trembles. A great blue heron lands on the roof of the house. Dragon Daze; Well, Bowl Me Over; The Great Protector; Good For Sometheeng; Wise Worm; Squawk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie's dad gets roped into one PTA meeting, and the next thing he knows, he's running for president. Champy gets recruited from the city zoo to be a test-chimp for early spaceflight, in a story that's a sign of its times. Alice thinks Japanese culture borrows too much from US pop culture, an interesting contrast with modern times. Pop for President; Champy the Space Chimp; A Little Suburb of America. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie creates snowy mayhem at a ski resort. A puppy goes to extremes to win over a spoiled, jaded rich kid. Ollie's mom soon regrets taking him on a tour of the candy factory. Down Hill; How to Win a Little Boy; Three Mistakes; Candy Village. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie's dad thinks he can fix the car himself, until Ollie decides to give him a hand. Ollie gets separated from his mom while Christmas shopping and ends up on top of the city clock tower. Wealthy Welby wants to woo Sue, but she thinks he's dull as dishwater. Mechanics' Helper; Hildegarde: Strange Antics; Old Smokey: ...A Success!; Wealthy Welby; Dotty The Diving Dolphin; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. Ollie takes in a lost dog over his mother's protests. It turns out to be a wealthy woman's lost poodle, and getting him back to her is the challenge, in an issue-length story. Plus a comics biography of American patriot Nathan Hale. Another Boarder; The Hippo Twins; Words of Advice; Lest We Forget: Nathan Hale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Limerence Press is an imprint of Oni Press. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 12 pages, B&W.

No Sponsor on back cover. Given away by Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, Crackin' Good, Laurel Graham Crackers (Carr-Consolidated Biscuit Co.). Promotional mini-comic that reprints material from Oscar Comics (Timely). Full-color, 24-pages, 7-in. x 3-1/2-in., all newsprint with ad for all six comics in series on back cover, no cover price. NOTE: Publication date is based on an ad that appeared in Tom Mix #21 (Sept. 1949 issue). Comic has no publication or copyright info.

Little Klinker (1960) is a promotional Christmas comic giveaway distributed by Montgomery Ward. Little Klinker, a loveable puppy, has an adventures with Santa Claus, plus pages of games for children. Ad on inside-back-cover for Little Kllinker toys and other merchandise including a 45 RPM record album in which Tennessee Ernie Ford sings about Klinker. Full color. Printed by Western Printing and Lithographing Co.