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Bo Hogg,

Is Hollywood Comics remainder comics with a new cover or something different?

Thanks

Yes Darren it is a remaindered comic but it is a cool cover.

This 1956 comic book/greeting card was produced by National Comics Publications, Inc. Unlisted D.C.? Anyone recognize this artist?

Looks like Bob Bolling.

After 1949, "DC" was "National Comic Publications, Inc." "National Comic Publications, Inc." was wholly owned by "National Comics Publications." So your pamphlet would not be a true "D.C.", but the publication of a related company (in fact, the parent company). Sort of like how the publications of Goodman's other publishing branches ("Humorama" and "Magazine Management Company") aren't "Marvel" publications.

This 1956 comic book/greeting card was produced by National Comics Publications, Inc. Unlisted D.C.? Anyone recognize this artist?

 

Same here. I recognize that smug smile, but I just can't get the name. A clue, Boot?

Sorry for delay in responding...

I thought it was Howie Post, and a quick visit to the mighty Ger Appeldoorn's Fabuleous Fifties site seems to provide corroboration. Check out the teeth, cheeks, and smirks on some of Post's other work.

After 1949, "DC" was "National Comic Publications, Inc." "National Comic Publications, Inc." was wholly owned by "National Comics Publications."

Do you have a source for that info? I'd love to find out more. Thanks!

here's a giveaway about mower safety that I believe is not in the guide from 1966 ( yes I know not golden-age but beg forgiveness) art by Vaughn Bode. I swiped this from my brother's room around 1970,so I think it's mine now.

I consider this rare, opinions?

Just went back and read chunks of this thread. There are some real gems in here that I missed! Thanks to everyone who posted!

Just to confirm, Hap, this is indeed a rare comic. It is pretty highly sought after by underground collectors, Bode collectors, and giveaway collectors, as well as collectors of lawnmower memorabilia.

Buster Brown Comics 4 (1946)

 

I missed these earlier...Thanks for posting these early BBs, Dr. L. They are real beauties and you have great copies!

they're like comic mutants. It's time to let them out to play. I'll just start with A and see how far I get before I flame out.

Where are you so far?

These are a little off the beaten track. Johnstone Cushing was an advertising agency that specialized in cartoons and comics. They did long running ad campaigns for newspapers and magazines. They provided comics for magazines like Boy's Life. They also produced some classic promo comics.

These are promotional pieces for the agency. Some tout their capabilities, while others spotlight specific artists. Some names may be familiar...

More Johnstone Cushing...

More J.C....

Here's the money shot...

A promo piece for some of the comics they produced. Why are some of the covers blurred out? Why, they are comics I never even knew existed before. Perhaps I'll un-blur them if I am able to get copies...

BTW, pretty sure Johnstone Cushing produced this super tough comic. Looks like a compilation of Sunday newspaper ads featuring a female "Peter Pan" who lives in a peanut butter jar.

Posted this a while back in the "Have a Cigar" thread. Hope nobody minds the repost here...

Here is a 1943 promo comic called Cotton Goes To War.

Never even knew this existed until about 10 days ago. No information anywhere about this...

WWII era comic book, produced by the United States Department of Agriculture, to help cotton farmers produce quality cotton for the war effort.

An example of how promo comics are still the frontier of comic collecting!

Here's a General Motors comic with original mailing envelope...

Great stuff here, Boot. Thanks for posting these rarities.

An odd promotional book request.

Does anyone have a good scan of Weird Organic Tales, a comic book produced for a theater company in Chicago?

 

Thanks,

Jack

Just saw this...I hope you weren't holding your breath...

These are my only mentionables.

These are my only mentionables.

A pair of Disney and E.C. classics!

Great Shoes...#3

What's wrong with this cover?