Tag Archives: 1975

What I Miss About Comics – Perfectly Legitimate Ads

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Joe

This along with a number of other classified style advertisements for perfectly legitimate products and services appeared in Marvel Spotlight No. 25 published by Marvel Comics in 1975. It was a comic adaptation of Ray Harryhausen’s 1958 fantasy epic The … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1975, comics, Marvel, movie adaptation, Ray Harryhausen, Sinbad | 2 Comments

Peace Through Superior Firepower

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Joe

So for a $1.98, am I protecting myself and my loved ones with steely fists or a board I can carry anywhere?

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1975, 25¢, comic, Hulk, Karate, martial arts, Marvel | 2 Comments

2 to 6 Inches Guaranteed

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Joe

I found this unlikely claim in issue #186 of The Incredible Hulk published by Marvel Comics in 1975. I’m wondering what the folks at Tall-Up provided for 35¢ and how they could possibly guarantee results. All ages? No gimmicks? Really? … Continue reading →

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It was either Art School or This…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Back when I was pondering what I wanted to do with my life, the fast growing/big money world of van customization beckoned to me like a siren singing a sweet song from the rocks.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1975, Cartoon, cartoons, comic, comic book, comics, customized van, Dr. Strange, Frazetta, group therapy, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hulk, Marvel, The Defenders, vintage | 3 Comments

Bend Buxom Babes to YOUR Will!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Imagine making it to Third Base with the hottest girl in school using an ordinary TV set and a set of instructions that only cost THREE BUCKS!!!

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1975, AIM, buxom, chick, girl, hypnotism, Iron Man, Jack Kirby, mail-order, Marvel Comics, MODOK, monster, movie, robot, sex, super-hero, technology, television | Leave a comment

The Last Thing I Remember…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Joe_Williams

…was laughing hysterically at this guy’s hair-do.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1975, Al Adamson, Count Dante, deadliest man alive, deadly, Dracula, Fantastic Four, funky, hairdresser, Joe Sinnott, martial arts, Marvel Comics, Rick Buckler | Leave a comment

The Greatest TV Show EVER – Condorman

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joe_Williams

It’s sort of a delirious combination of the 1966 Batman series, Gatchaman, The Space Giants, James Bond and maybe Yo Gabba Gabba.

Posted in Halloween, Movie Matinee, Stuff Joe Likes | Tagged 1975, Condorman, Halloween, Japan, Karate, super-hero, television, Tokusatsu, villain | 2 Comments

What I Miss About Comics Martial Arts Lessons on 12″ Long Playing Records

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Learning the martial arts and becoming a Master of Men was within your grasp thanks to a correspondence course and a long playing 12″ 33 1/3 RPM instructional record which could be had for unbelievable price of 16¢ a lesson! … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Stuff Joe Likes, What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1970s, 1975, 50Â¢, 68 page Giant, comic, comics, correspondence course, Fantastic Four, Karate, kung fu, martial arts, Marvel, New Jersey, newsstand, record, vinyl | Leave a comment

Mrs. Crankipants Presents the AMC Pacer of Shoes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Feast your eyes, boys and girls, on Earth Shoes – the ugliest shoes on the planet! Well, except maybe Birkenstocks. Oh wait, I forgot about Vibrams. Earth Shoes were sold for comfort, certainly not for looks unless you like that sort … Continue reading →