Forest Fire (1949) comic books 1938-1955
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Issue #1949A
Forest Fire (1949) #1949APublished 1949 by American Forestry Assn..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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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Issue #1949B
Forest Fire (1949) #1949BPublished 1949 by American Forestry Assn..$139.00
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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.
