Tag Archives: Marvel

A Familiar Face

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Joe

As is usually the case, I was looking for something else when I came across an old stash of comics books. I immediately forgot about whatever I was originally looking for as I gleefully thumbed through my four-colored, battered beauties. … Continue reading →

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You Look Like a GANGSTER!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Joe

Here ya go, kid! Do me a favor — run this across the street for me.

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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?

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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 →

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I Want My Power Records TV!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Joe

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

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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.

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Double Shot of O.J.

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Joe_Williams

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

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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.

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