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Tag Archives: 1975
What I Miss About Comics – Perfectly Legitimate Ads
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
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Peace Through Superior Firepower
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
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2 to 6 Inches Guaranteed
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
It was either Art School or This…
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
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Bend Buxom Babes to YOUR Will!
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
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The Last Thing I Remember…
…was laughing hysterically at this guy’s hair-do.
The Greatest TV Show EVER – Condorman
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
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What I Miss About Comics Martial Arts Lessons on 12″ Long Playing Records
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
Mrs. Crankipants Presents the AMC Pacer of Shoes
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
Posted in Blast from the Past, Mrs. Crankipants
Tagged 1975, AMC Pacer, Earth Shoe, humor, Mrs. Crankipants
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