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History isnt full of fun examples of what doctors did beforehand. Michael just sent me a link to the bands new creature double feature. I supposed the optical illusion disclaimer shouldve been a tipoff, but hey, who paid. Seamonkeys, x ray specs, and a necklace full of soil from draculas castle are among the many bizarre items that were sold in comic book ads of yore. Riding a war tank, she fights against the tyranny of a megacorporation that dominates the remaining potable water supply of the planet. If you have to stop a punk who just kickedin your front door, its not going to matter if you can shoot 100% in the tenring, or if. This ad introduced the 98 pound weakling, named mac, who birthed the cliche of having sand kicked into his face by a bully. Gweek 019 post and i learned about this terrific garage punk band called darling pet munkee do not forsake me oh my darlings michael j. In todays comic books you dont see the advertisements you used to no ads with outrageous promises to be taller or more muscular. Advertisers have been known to stretch the truth just a bit.
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Xray specs, sea monkeys, monster size monsters, darling pet monkey, and more. Items offered included pepper gum, xray specs, seebehind glasses, and an atomic smoke bomb. These are posted for the enjoyment of all comic book fans. A girl is among the few survivors of a dystopian earth. Oct 08, 2012 when i was a kid, young boys yearning for a glimpse under womens clothes would save their pennies to buy the alwaysdisappointing novelty item x ray specs from comic book ads. Sea monkeys, wwf and charles atlas parody pagesdc and marvel comic ads for ripoff productsads were everywhere in marvel and dc comics. Comic book ads from the 60s book advertising, vintage comic. And dont forget you can download all xray adult comics to your pc, tablet and smartphone absolutely free. Top pop cult comic artist shaky kane pushes at the limits of taste, dragging a scalpel down the veil of your illusions to make you see the world as it really is, as he sees it. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. Here are a 10 crazy vintage comic book ads i recently stumbled across. Aside from the creep factor look through womens clothes. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true.
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I started noticing them in comics from the 1960s xmen. The x ray comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. And a sevenfoot submarine you and a friend could pilot. Comic book advertisements are a common feature in american comic books mainly from the 1940s onwards. World famous comics tonys online tips tony isabella. You can even turn your own photo into an art masterpiece with myphotos. What kid did not order or dream of ordering such classics as sea monkeys, polaris subs or xray glasses that we saw in the comic books. Xrayed funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. Comic book ads x ray specs and the beyond be a real man, learn karate. Seamonkeys, xray specs, and a necklace full of soil from draculas castle are among the many bizarre items that were sold in comicbook ads of yore. Polaris nuclear sub how proud you will be as commander of your own polaris sub the most. High quality xray inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Kungfu sandals seamonkeys, xray specs, and a necklace full of soil from draculas castle are among the many bizarre items that were sold in comic.
See more ideas about comic books, vintage advertisements and ads. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Generations of comic book readers remember the tantalizing promises of vintage novelty advertisements that offered authentic lasergun plans, x ray specs, and even 7foottall monsters with glowinthedark eyes. Whether youve broken a bone, gone through airport security or simply watched an episode of any given medical drama, youre familiar with the ubiquitous xray. There are two full pages of fun products by mail, as well as another pageandahalf of smaller ads, some of them no more than an inch high.
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