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Tag Archives: Captain Marvel
Comix Cards
In an attempt to get the readers of Master Comics to buy their other titles as well, Fawcett used to include a feature called Comix Cards in their filler pages. The idea was that you cut out the illustrations (yes, … Continue reading
Shazam ! It’s Shaner !
Look at this amazing Captain Marvel page from Comic Twart, and, indeed, marvel at Doc Shaner’s flair ! Will somebody please commission a superhero comic from this guy ? Please ? Also, check out Doc’s new online comic, Red Clay. … Continue reading
Marvel rap
DJ Coolbreeze did this unofficial mixtape featuring music by Canadian actor and rapper Drake.  Should be around on the net if you’re interested.
Whiz Comics
Tying up some of my previous posts, here are some ephemera from Whiz Comics # 79 from 1949, which was just made available in a masterfully scanned version. Â They include : comic cards featuring the Captains Marvel and Midnight (above), … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Comics
Tagged Basil Wolverton, Captain Marvel, Captain Midnight, Whiz
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Dress like a hero
Before the current industry of comics-related merchandise and clothing, there was, well, the same industry, only smaller, and more amateurish. These ads are so clumsy, it’s almost endearing. Also, I wouldn’t know which one would embarass me more if I … Continue reading