Tag Archives: Marvel

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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Fat Sacks of CASH

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Joe_Williams

Apparently, some time around the middle of the twentieth century this fellow was making FAT SACKS OF CASH selling America’s Greatest Family Newspaper GRIT. At least that was the potential promise to young entrepreneurs willing to sell this weekly publication … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1967, advertisement, comic book, comics, Grit, Marvel, newsprint, Two-Gun Kid, vintage | Leave a comment

I Want My Power Records TV!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Joe

…and thanks to the Roku, you can have it!

Posted in Blast from the Past, Weird World of the Roku | Tagged 1970s, comics, Marvel, Power Records, Roku, Spider-man | Leave a comment

Too Good to be True

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Even the grade school boys at which this ad was squarely aimed knew this was too good to be true.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1967, ad, comic, Marvel, tank, Western | Leave a comment

Double Shot of O.J.

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Joe_Williams

If the boot doesn’t fit, you must…oh, never mind.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged comic, Dingo, Herb Trimpe, Marvel, OJ, Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson, shoes, The Shogun Warriors | Leave a comment

A Missed Opportunity

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Joe_Williams

With the remakes and reboots of Planet of the Apes that have been playing out in cinemas in recent years I’m surprised nobody has decided to put these swinging medallions back on the market.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged Cartoon, CO2 Comics, comic book, Guardians of the Galaxy, humor, Marvel, medallions, monkey, pendant, Planet of the Apes, science fiction, The Defenders, USA, vintage | 2 Comments

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

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 →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1990s, comics, DC, female Thor, God of Thunder, Goddess, Marvel, Thor, Wonder Woman | 2 Comments

Been There, Done That

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Is it just me or is Marvel Comics suffering from short-term memory loss?Thor, Goddess of Thunder was in Marvel Comics Earth X series about 15 years ago.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged Earth X, female Thor, gender bender, Marvel, Thor, Thor Goddess of Thunder | 4 Comments

Your Very Own Vampire Bat

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Joe_Williams

He’s BIG! He’s FEARSOME! But best of all — he’s fun?

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1980, blood, comic, Marvel, Mattel, Thor, toy, vampire, vampire bat | Leave a comment

YECCH!!! Looks, Feels Real!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Joe_Williams

The Finger Factory? Was it a cottage industry or was there a brick and mortar building where workers punched a time clock to crank out life-like severed fingers?