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Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff From Old Comic Book Ads
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff From Old Comic Book Ads
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Generations of comic book readers remember the tantalizing promises of vintage novelty advertisements that offered authentic laser-gun plans, x-ray specs, and even 7-foot-tall monsters (with glow-in-the-dark eyes!). But what would you really get if you entrusted your hard-earned $1.69 to the post office?
Mail-Order Mysteries answers this question, revealing the amazing truths (and exaggerations) about the actual products marketed to kids in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Pop-culture historian Kirk Demarais shares his collection, including:
- 100 Toy Soldiers in a Footlocker
- Count Dante’s World’s Deadliest Fighting Secrets
- GRIT Hercules Wrist Band
- Hypno-Coin
- Life-Size Monsters
- Mystic Smoke
- Sea Monkeys
- Soil From Dracula’s Castle
- U-Control Ghost
- Ventrilo Voice Thrower
and many more!
With more than 150 collectibles, Mail-Order Mysteries is a must-have book for comic book fans everywhere.
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A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Line Summary
Vintage ad secrets behind nostalgic kids' collectibles.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the magic of old comic book ads and the truth behind their promises, this book is a treasure trove. It offers a playful look into a bygone era, combining humor, history, and nostalgia with a vivid display of collectibles. Perfect for anyone who loves a good story about curiosity and skepticism from the past.