Thor

Classic Ads: Thrill! Amaze! Save a Dollar!

In the parallel universe of old comic book ads, huge muscles, deadly karate skills, hilarious pranks, and pet monkeys could instantly be yours for a dollar or less. Among these low-cost miracles was the amazing Hypno-Coin and its eerie power to thrill, amaze, and command those around you!(click on the ad for a thrilling and amazing view)Despite being one of the ugliest ads to ever appear in a comic book, the pitch clearly worked on someone...as page 20 of my copy of Thor #127 (1966) demonstrates

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Friday, March 13th, 2009 Underground Hypnosis No Comments