1970

1970

1970

Recognize most of these characters but not the titles? That's because these are house ads from an Australian comic, called Wonder Comics, that featured an amalgam of DC characters.

I would love to know why some American titles made it over to other countries, and others were created especially for those markets.

And I'm intrigued by the title Bumper Western Comic.

1970

One of the most famous ads DC ever ran...Kirby is Here!

Lois Lane/Adventure Comics/Super DC Giant - 1970

Showcase/Hot Wheels - 1970

Coming...Super-Attractions! - 1962

"Hey, that'd be a great name for a blog!"--me, a year ago today

Since today this is Coming Super Attractions! 1st anniversary, I thought we'd post a couple of ads from the different decades--1950, 1970, and 1980:

Starting tomorrow, as a way to kick off our 2nd year, we'll be posting two ads per day--as DC might say, For Double The Excitement!

Batman/The Flash - 1970

Two of the goofiest covers in DC's history, and both in one ad!

"For Every Mood!" - 1970

Indeed!

House of Mystery - 1970

"For Belly Laughs..." - 1970

DC Special/Batman - 1970

That DC Special features one of Neal Adams' best covers, and that's saying something.

16 Days of The Batman, Part 9

Day 9 of our team-up with Dial B For Blog!

I love that reverse-colored Batman logo, with a white outline. Unusual!

Showcase: Jason's Quest - 1970

This is one unusual ad!

Hot Wheels - 1970

Since this series featured stories and covers by Alex Toth--Alex Toth--isn't it about time for a trade paperback collection?

Binky's Buddies / Scooter - 1970

I found this ad in an old issue of The Phantom Stranger. I wonder--was there any crossover audience between these books and PS?

Oh, and I guess one could suggest the Binky cover has some sort of sexual subtext. But as Sigmund Freud once said: "A water hose joke is sometimes just a water hose joke."

Astonishing Tales - 1970

Bonus Post!

This as was sent to me by Robby Reed of Dial "B" For Blog. And even though this has always been a DC Comics Ad Blog, the ad is certainly cool enough to post, plus I just appreciate Robby taking the time to send it to me.

Also, as you can see, I decided to spiff up the blog a little--new header, a new poll, etc. Hope you all like it!

"The Great One Is Coming!" - 1970

Lois Lane - 1970

The Flash - 1970