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Category Archives: What I Miss About Comics
What I Miss About Comics — Shoe Freaks
Back when this advertisement ran, an extra $5 to $20 in your wallet went a long way! There were a lot of ads like this for what are now referred to as side gigs or side hustles in the pages … Continue reading
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1965, Cartoon, comic, comic book, comics, creep, Millie the Model, shoes, USA, vintage
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$5.95 Death Wish
Be the first in your crowd to make your bicycle considerably more dangerous to ride with California Angel Forks! It also makes your bike that much more difficult to park in the shed or the garage. Dad won’t be pleased!
The Frankenstein Monster in COLOR
This panel from The Frankenstein Monster No. 10 published by Marvel in 1974 screamed out to me. I miss traditional comic coloring! It is so much better than the overwrought digital coloring found in modern comics. Art by John Buscema … Continue reading
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1974, analog, comic, comic book, comics, Frankenstein, Illustration, Marvel, vintage
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Confronting Destiny in a Comic Book
I’m not sure whether this is a public service announcement or an advertisement for a graphic arts position at the company that published this comic book. There are no specifics about applying for a job so I am leaning towards … Continue reading
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1971, career, Cars, comic, comic book, Gold Key, graphic design, Hot Wheels, Mod Wheels, racing
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Not Just Astonishing — VERY Astonishing
There’s not much more that I can say beyond this advertisement’s astounding copy. Read it for yourself! I am a little confused as to how this gizmo worked, and I think that was intentional. It was probably worth half a … Continue reading
Over the River and Through the Woods
During those long road trips when nobody could agree on what songs to sing along to or The License Plate Game proved to be a bust, a heaping stack of comic books was Mom and Dad’s best friend. They were … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged comic books, comics, diversion, kids, road trip, Thanksgiving
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