Promo Comic

Who doesn't love free comics?
Of course there's usually a catch to getting something for free. With comics it's usually because they're loaded with product placement advertising. Yet notice how very subtle the advertising is in this one. Why you might actually forget what they're pitching (yeah right).

by William Harms, Angel Unzueta, Ty Templeton
from CAPTAIN AMERICA: TRANSFORMATION AND TRIUMPH (2013)













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Did he....did you see....he just....?
Yeah, apparently Cap'n America steals motorcycles when he's off duty. Guess we learn something new every day.
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Some Churchin' For You Urchins

Chick Tracts™, we've all seen 'em before right? Those little pamphlets that you find at the bus stop or on park benches? Ring a bell? If not, remember that Google is your friend.
Anyhoo, here's one I think you never saw before.......

from FLANDERS BOOK OF FAITH (ISBN: 978-0-06-133901-1) 2008








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Sunday Funnies: NANCY

We've looked at Nancy strips before, and before we're done, we'll look at lots more. With years and years of material, there's a lot to look at. Originally looked at with disdain amongst comic critics, it really didn't become accepted as a classic until after Bushmiller's death, sadly. Better late than never? Maybe.
The simple art and primarily visual gags are timeless and will likely appeal to even the most discerning of today's comic connoisseurs. Don't believe the hype? See for yourself.

by Ernie Bushmiller
from TIP TOP COMICS #206, January 1957

















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When Comics Were Printed On Paper

All you young'ns that read comics on your computers and phones are missing out on the joys of reading an actual printed comic. Sure, there were a lot of flaws with newsprint and ben-day dots, not the least of which was purchasing a book and finding out that page 15 had horrible ink stains from a sloppy printer. Yet there's still a lot of things that digital can't do. This story here is an example of one.

from SPOOKY SPOOKTOWN #21, September 1967







That would be hard to pull off in the digital format. Sure, it could be done, but the dialogue would have to be laid out right-side up, which would lessen the effect. A cheap effect, mind you, but this was really cool and unexpected for young kids reading it way back when.
And do you realize how silly you look with your head turned sideways like that?




If it was me, I woulda lettered this sequence upside down. Not sure why they didn't. Maybe the editor felt that enough was enough for one issue?




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So, there ya have it. At least one example of why printed comics need not go the way of the dinosaur. All the industry needs is more imagination. Just my opinion, of course.
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Deadpool's Pizza Adventure

I still have no idea why they thought that Deadpool was a necessary member of the new Thunderbolts team, and this issue explains nothing.
Currently, Red Hulk and Leader are fighting aliens. Punisher, Elektra, and Venom are taking on a mafia family. And Wade Wilson's secret mission for the good of humanity? .......well, see for yerself.....

by Charles Soule & Jefte Palo
from THUNDERBOLTS #17, 2013




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