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  • Issue #1G
    Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway (1984) 1G

    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1H

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    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1I
    Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway (1984) 1I

    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1J

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    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1K

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    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1L
    Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway (1984) 1L

    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

  • Issue #1
    Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four in All Aboard (2006) 1
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    Promotional giveaway by Amtrak, used as an educational and fun way for younger passengers to experience train travel. "All Aboard" (W) Todd DeZago (A) Alex Chung. Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, gets the assignment of covering the Fantastic Four's sightseeing vacation aboard an Amtrak train. FC, 24 pgs

  • Issue #2006
    Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four in Bubble Trouble (2006) Bubblicious Giveaway 2006
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    Promotional Giveaway comic by Bubblicious Gum (W) Chris Eliopoulos & Buddy Scalera (A) Travis Sengaus

  • Issue #NN
    Spider-Man and Tony the Tiger Sticker Activity Book (1990) Kellogg's Premium NN
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    Released by Kellogg's Canada Inc. as a promotional cereal box premium. An uncredited five page story has Spider-Man and Tony the Tiger teaming up to stop a drug dealer being protected by Electro and ends with an anti-drug message for kids. The activity book is written in both English and French. The inside last page features six color, perforated stickers. 3-1/4" x 2-3/8", b&w, 8 pages.

  • #1, 2nd Printing
    Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1991) #1, 2nd Printing
    Published 1993 by Marvel.

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    2nd printing. Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1993) is a Marvel promotional comic produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Nurses. This comic is part of the Epilepsy Foundation of America Project "Count Me In!" Written by Danny Fingeroth with art by Jose Delbo and inks by Harry Candelario. Full color, standard comic dimensions, 20 pages including cover, slick cover with newsprint interior, no cover price.

  • #1, 3rd Printing
    Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1991) #1, 3rd Printing
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    3rd printing. Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1998) is a Marvel promotional comic produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Nurses. This comic is part of the Epilepsy Foundation of America Project "Count Me In!" Written by Danny Fingeroth with art by Jose Delbo and inks by Harry Candelario. Full color, standard comic dimensions, 20 pages including cover, slick cover with newsprint interior, no cover price.

  • Issue #SET#1
    Spider-Man Drakes Cakes Mini Comics Series 1 (1993) SET#1


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    Contains both issue #1 - Jubilee and Spider-Man and #2 Spider-Man and Wolverine (1993) Packaged and given away with Drake's snack cakes. full color, 3-in. x 5-in., card stock, with no cover price.

  • Issue #1
    Spider-Man Father's Day is Every Day (1997) Toyota Giveaway 1
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by Toyota. (C/A) David Boller (W) Glenn Herdling "Father's Day is Every Day", guest starring Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four. Ad on back cover celebrating the 25th anniversary of NCPCA and Spider-Man partnership. FC, 20 pages.

  • Issue #1996
    Spider-Man Storm and Power Man (1982-2005 Giveaway) 1996

    1996 Edition - Spider-Man, Storm and Power Man is an American Cancer Society giveaway comic warning kids of the dangers of cigarette smoking. Check indicia to verify edition. 20 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1998A
    Spider-Man Storm and Power Man (1982-2005 Giveaway) 1998A

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    1998 Edition Non Updated Version - Spider-Man, Storm and Power Man is an American Cancer Society giveaway comic warning kids of the dangers of cigarette smoking. This issue has same story as the 1982 and 1992 issues but with new cover and new artwork. Check indicia to verify edition. 20 pages, full color.

  • Issue #2008
    Spider-Man Storm and Power Man (1982-2005 Giveaway) 2008

    2008 Edition - Spider-Man, Storm and Power Man is an American Cancer Society giveaway comic warning kids of the dangers of cigarette smoking. This issue has same story as the 1982 and 1992 issues but with new cover and new artwork. 2008 Edition. Check indicia to verify edition. 20 pages, full color.

  • Issue #NN
    Spider-Man Tower of Terror Mini Comic (1997) Fox Kids NN
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    Fox Kids Video giveaway mini comic originally included with one of their VHS releases from the popular 1994 animated TV series. Cover by Dave Tata. "Tower of Terror" features Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin in all-out action. Written by Mark Bernardo, pencils by Dave Tata, inks by Greg Adams, colors by Tom Smith. 3 1/8-in. x 5-in., full color, 8 pages.

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    $165 SPIDERMAN TOWER OF TERROR 1 NM 1997 FOX KIDS VIDEO MINI GIVEAWAY PROMO AMAZING

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  • Issue #3
    Spirit Weekly Mutual Benefit Society Giveaway (1945) 3

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    Spirit Weekly Mutual Benefit Society Giveaway (circa 1942-46, no publication date given). This issue includes the contents from the February 25th, 1945 issue of Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic. Standard Spirit newspaper weekly format, but this edition was distributed by the Mutual Benefit Society. 16 pages, full color, 7.5-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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    $100 The Spirit Newspaper Comic 2/25/1945 CBCS graded 6.5
    $135 The Spirit newspaper comic 2/25/1945 PGX graded 8.0 (NOL)
    $135 The Spirit newspaper comic 2/25/1945 PGX graded 5.5

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  • Issue #0B
    Sprocket Man (1981) 0B

    B/W cover. Comic promoting bicycle safety printed by the Consumer Product Safety Commision. 24 pgs. B&W.

  • Issue #0A
    Sprocket Man (1986) 0A

    B/W cover. Comic promoting bicycle safety printed by the Consumer Product Safety Commision. 24 pgs. B&W.

  • Issue #0A
    Sprocket Man (2001) 0A

    B/W cover. Comic promoting bicycle safety printed by the Consumer Product Safety Commision. 24 pgs. B&W.

  • Issue #1
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 1

    Issue #1. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

  • Issue #2
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 2

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    Issue #2. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

  • Issue #3
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 3

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    Issue #3. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

  • Issue #4
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 4

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    Issue #4. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

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    $8 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over #4 (McDonald's, 2003) No 3-D Glasses, VG-, 3.5

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  • Issue #5
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 5

    Issue #5. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

  • Issue #6
    Spy Kids 3-D Game Over (2003 McDonalds Corporation) 6

    Issue #6. Produced to publicize Robert Rodriguez's movie Spy Kids 3-D. No art or story credits. Included free with Happy Meals. In 3-D but no glasses are included. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color.

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    $8 Spy Kids 3-D Game Over McDonald's Mini-Comic Happy Meal Toy # 06 FN 6.0
    $16 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over #6 FN; McDonalds | w/Bag+Board

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  • Issue #0
    Stamp Trek (1995 American Philatelic Society) 0

    Published to promote stamp collecting. Written by Mike Benton and Scott Deschaine, illustrated by Pete Hoffman. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 12 pages, full color.

  • Issue #NN
    Star Nursery Rhymes for the Little Folks (c. 1895 Star Soap) NN

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    Star Soap promo giveaway. Illustrated children's booklet. Softcover 3 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in. 20 pages full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Wars Promotional Book SC (Japanese 1983 Lucasfilm) 1-1ST

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    NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. This promotional book features over a hundered full color photos from the original Star Wars trilogy, even some never-before seen behind-the-scenes moments. Includes looks at movie posters from around the world, media stills, merchandising, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

  • Issue #0
    Stay Tooned (1996 Diamond) Catalog 0

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    Catalog of Diamond's inventory of Gold Key issues they acquired from the Western warehouse. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #4B
    Steve Canyon Comics (1948 Harvey) 4B

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    Complimentary Issue given away at department stores. Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bob Powell, Vic Herman, Bob Barnes and Frank Engli. Harvey reprints the second comic strip from Terry and the Pirates creator Caniff. WWII vet and aviator Canyon has adventures around the world during the Cold War. Steve agrees to fly oil-drilling machinery through dangerous territory for the Black Champagne company, unaware that the company is run by the sinister Big Red. Plus an illustrated text feature about Caniff's career. Milton Arthur Caniff; Chase of Death; Kid Brother; Plane Talk; Cartoons and Gags; Ricky Roony; The Champion's Challenge; The Case of the Flaming Plane. 52 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1954

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    Stop and Go the Safety Twins (1953) is a promotional comic book from J.C. Penney Company. Stop and Go the Safety Twins (1953) was distributed by the J. C. Penney Co. in conjunction with the National Safety Council. Features play time safety tips along with comic book stories on the Oregon Trail, the French artist Paul Bonheur, plus other features. Full color, 16 pages, 7-1/8-in. x 10-in., white paper stock, no cover price.

  • Issue #805-H
    Story Hour Series (1948 Whitman) 805-H

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    "Andy Panda and His Friends." This is the hardcover edition. These promotional items were given away with a subscription to Walt Disney's Comics & Stories. #805, published 1949. 36 pgs., paper cover, 4-3/4 x 6-1/2.

  • Issue #807-H
    Story Hour Series (1948 Whitman) 807-H

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    "Danny, the Little Black Lamb." This is the hardcover edition. These promotional items were given away with a subscription to Walt Disney's Comics & Stories. #807, published 1949. 36 pgs., 4-3/4 x 6-1/2.

  • Issue #809-H
    Story Hour Series (1948 Whitman) 809-H

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    "The Three Orphan Kittens." This is the hardcover edition. These promotional items were given away with a subscription to Walt Disney's Comics & Stories. #809, published 1949. 36 pgs., 4-3/4 x 6-1/2.

  • Issue #2
    Story of Banks (1979) 2

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    2nd Edition. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in.Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #3
    Story of Banks (1979) 3

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    3rd Edition. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in.Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #4
    Story of Banks (1979) 4

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    4th Edition. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in.Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #7
    Story of Banks (1979) 7

    7th Edition. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in.Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #1983
    Story of Banks (1979) 1983

    1983 edition. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in. Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #1994
    Story of Banks (1979) 1994

    2nd Printing. 1994. The Story of Banks is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. Learn how the banking system works. Also see the other diffferent types of banks and what they specialize in.Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #1986
    Story of Blix and Blee (1925 Richardson-Vicks, Inc.) 1986

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    1986 reprint of the Booklet advertising Vicks VapoRub originally printed in 1925. It is a a tale in verse of the two little elves, Blix and Blee, who live in an empty Vicks Vaporub jar beneath the old jub-jub tree, who one night rush to the rescue of little Dickie, a sick child. 8-in. x 11-in. 16 pages, full color.

  • Issue #2
    Story of Checks (1958-1979) 2

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    2nd Edition - 1962, was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank. Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #3
    Story of Checks (1958-1979) 3

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    3rd Edition - 1966, was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank. Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #5
    Story of Checks (1958-1979) 5

    5th Edition - 1972, was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank. Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 9-1/2-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #7
    Story of Checks (1958-1979) 7

    7th Edition - 1979, was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank (1979). Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #1987
    Story of Checks and Electronic Payments (1981-2005 Federal Reserve Bank) 1987

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    1987 2nd Printing. The Story of Checks and Electronic Payments was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank (1979). Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Original story by Gail Donovan with revised updates by Steve Malin, Robin Francis and Thomas Connollay. Art by Jesse Chen. Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #2001
    Story of Checks and Electronic Payments (1981-2005 Federal Reserve Bank) 2001

    2001, 3rd Printing. The Story of Checks and Electronic Payments was distributed by the Public Information Department of the Federal Reserve Bank (1979). Told in comic book format with accompanying graphs and illustrations, the reader receives a very comprehensive and entertaining education regarding how money is moved within a complex society via various paper instruments such as the ubiquitous check! Original story by Gail Donovan with revised updates by Steve Malin, Robin Francis and Thomas Connollay. Art by Jesse Chen. Full color, 20 pages, 7-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • Issue #1B
    Story of Consumer Credit (1980) 1B

    1st Edition. In Spanish. The Story of Consumer Credit (1980) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank. It explains the basics of consumer credit, including tips on how to manage one's finances so as to avoid excessive credit debt. It points out that business and government have used credit for centuries, but that consumer credit did not become available until the 1940's. Written by C.J. Parnow, with art by Al Wenzel. Full color, 24 pages, 6.75" x 10", all newsprint, no cover price. NOTE: Spanish language