Tag Archives: DC

Not Just Astonishing — VERY Astonishing

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Joe

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 →

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AAAAAY! Wear the Fonz!

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Joe

This Fonz T Shirt ad appeared in Justice League of America No. 138 published by DC comics in 1977.

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Chicks Will Dig You!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Is it the mod haircut, the happening turtleneck or the aloof attitude?

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Thor Was a Lady Before

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Last week I had showed you delightful readers Alex Ross’ version of a female Thor from the late 1990s. As it turns out, a few years before that another woman wielded Mjolnir! And who was that lady with the impossibly … Continue reading →

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Slurpee Cups from the 1970s

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Joe_Williams

These collectible Slurpee cups come from the era of flared jeans, Earth Shoes and leaded gasoline. This is back before the internet, home video, video games and other fabulous electrified time-wasters. Only three broadcast networks and a handful of UHF … Continue reading →

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Record Riot!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Why bother with those over-priced record shops when you can own a radio station worth of HITS for less than 3 bucks?

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Shaking Down Your Friends, Family and Acquaintances – What I Miss About Comics

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Everyone You Know Needs Christmas Cards. Of course, if everyone you know doesn’t celebrate Christmas, think of all of the fun they’re going to miss out on! The tree! The lights! The decorations! Nat King Cole! Work that angle, kid! … Continue reading →

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