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Black-and-white retailer preview promoting The Batman Adventures comic book series, released simultaneously with The Batman Adventures animated serie
Black-and-white retailer preview promoting The Batman Adventures comic book series, released simultaneously with The Batman Adventures animated serie
Alien vs. Predator: Sand Trap #1
Dark Horse
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
DVD
Limited: 10,000
Soldiers in the Iraq War are confronted by Aliens and Predator
One-shot promotional comic distributed in AvP: The Ultimate Showdon DVD Collector's Set which included:
AvP: Sand Trap original comic
15-disc DVD set of movies in both Alien and Predator franchise
Two light-up figurines
Two tickets to see AvP Requiem in theaters
Exclusive set available at Best Buy stores in 2007
Soldiers in the Iraq War are confronted by Aliens and Predator
One-shot promotional comic distributed in AvP: The Ultimate Showdon DVD Collector's Set which included:
AvP: Sand Trap original comic
15-disc DVD set of movies in both Alien and Predator franchise
Two light-up figurines
Two tickets to see AvP Requiem in theaters
Exclusive set available at Best Buy stores in 2007
Kenny Kid and Hop Hop
Acclaim Valiant
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
10-page comic and activity book published by Valiant, distributed at Kentucky Fried Chicken stores
English edition
Value unknown
10-page comic and activity book published by Valiant, distributed at Kentucky Fried Chicken stores
English edition
Value unknown
First written work in the comic book industry by J.J. Abrams
San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive given away to promote the TV series Fringe
5-page preview with character bios, 12 pages total
First written work in the comic book industry by J.J. Abrams
San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive given away to promote the TV series Fringe
5-page preview with character bios, 12 pages total
Captain America: The First Avenger - Norton by Symantec #1
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Obtained by purchasing a Norton Internet Security or AntiVirus software package
Measures 7 in. x 4.5 in.
3-D effects, glasses included attached to the inside of the comic
Includes three coupons to Baskin Robbins
There are two different back covers that were produced for this item
Obtained by purchasing a Norton Internet Security or AntiVirus software package
Measures 7 in. x 4.5 in.
3-D effects, glasses included attached to the inside of the comic
Includes three coupons to Baskin Robbins
There are two different back covers that were produced for this item
Is This Tomorrow
Catechetical Guild
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
52-page promotional giveaway intended as a warning to U.S. citizens (children) of the infiltration of communist ideology in American culture
Interior illustrations by Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts", among other artists
It is reported that 4 million copies were distributed in 1947
A very scarce advanced edition exists with multiple editing errors and a panel of extreme violence with a depiction of a Cardinal (clergyman) being nailed to a door by a mob
The cover shown has a blank circle where other editions have a $0.10 cover price
Tap cover art and swipe to view a selection of interior pages
Reprinted in 2016 by Canton Street Press with what appears to be an identical cover
52-page promotional giveaway intended as a warning to U.S. citizens (children) of the infiltration of communist ideology in American culture
Interior illustrations by Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts", among other artists
It is reported that 4 million copies were distributed in 1947
A very scarce advanced edition exists with multiple editing errors and a panel of extreme violence with a depiction of a Cardinal (clergyman) being nailed to a door by a mob
The cover shown has a blank circle where other editions have a $0.10 cover price
Tap cover art and swipe to view a selection of interior pages
Reprinted in 2016 by Canton Street Press with what appears to be an identical cover
Super Shamou #1
Inuit Broadcasting Company
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Promotional comic book communicating the dangers of inhaling solvents for recreational purposes and distributed in the Northwest Territories of Canada
36-page flipbook one-shot with 18 pages in English and the same story printed in Inuktitut, the language of indigenous Canadians
There is also an edition of this comic book half printed in French and the other half, Inuktitut
Promotional comic book communicating the dangers of inhaling solvents for recreational purposes and distributed in the Northwest Territories of Canada
36-page flipbook one-shot with 18 pages in English and the same story printed in Inuktitut, the language of indigenous Canadians
There is also an edition of this comic book half printed in French and the other half, Inuktitut
Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
Post Gazette
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
Big Boy Magazine #525
Yoe Studios
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway distributed by Big Boy restaurants
You Are Nowhere Baby
American Visual Corps
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway intended to motivate low income neighborhood residents to learn a trade in order to avoid less favorable outcomes in life
Promotional giveaway intended to motivate low income neighborhood residents to learn a trade in order to avoid less favorable outcomes in life
Superman: Man of Steel - Kenner #1
DC
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Promotional comic intended to be included with a toy but was never distributed
10-page story titled 'Shark Attack' plus additional character bio pages
Promotional comic intended to be included with a toy but was never distributed
10-page story titled 'Shark Attack' plus additional character bio pages
New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding
Interior includes journal entries, field notes and illustrations from an anonymous engineer that exists in the world of The Walking Dead
Comic book is a supplement to a mobile app that allows users to customize a vehicle to withstand the zombie apocalypse
New York Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway with Hyundai
24-page hand-bound issue with felt tape binding
Interior includes journal entries, field notes and illustrations from an anonymous engineer that exists in the world of The Walking Dead
Comic book is a supplement to a mobile app that allows users to customize a vehicle to withstand the zombie apocalypse
San Diego Comic Con 2007 giveaway to promote the Warner Bros/ABC TV series of the same name
San Diego Comic Con 2007 giveaway to promote the Warner Bros/ABC TV series of the same name
Spider-Man: Tower of Terror #1
Marvel
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Promotional mini-comic measuring 3 in. x 5 in. distributed with a Spider-Man: The Animated Series VHS release
Adaptation of The Hobgoblin Part I & II animated episodes
Promotional mini-comic measuring 3 in. x 5 in. distributed with a Spider-Man: The Animated Series VHS release
Adaptation of The Hobgoblin Part I & II animated episodes
Ghost Rider: Hot Pursuit #1
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway offered exclusively by Kay-Bee Toy Stores
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
Promotional giveaway distributed at the San Diego Zoo
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
Promotional giveaway distributed at the San Diego Zoo
Six Flags promotional giveaway
Cover art inspired by Superman #233 (1971)
Six Flags promotional giveaway
Cover art inspired by Superman #233 (1971)
The X-Men In Life Lessons #1
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of T-Ray, a mutant who became scarred after receiving a severe burn in the Danger Room
Promotional comic created by Starbright and Marvel, distributed to children suffering from burn injuries
1st appearance of T-Ray, a mutant who became scarred after receiving a severe burn in the Danger Room
Promotional comic created by Starbright and Marvel, distributed to children suffering from burn injuries
Supergirl: The Fastest Women Alive #1
DC
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Promotional comic sponsored by Snickers candy bar
Supergirl versus Jesse Quick in a race similar to the classic Superman versus Flash races
Promotional comic sponsored by Snickers candy bar
Supergirl versus Jesse Quick in a race similar to the classic Superman versus Flash races
Spider-Man 3: The Black #1
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Promotional comic (5-inches x 7.25-inches) originally distributed with specially packaged Spider-Man 3 DVDs
Promotional comic (5-inches x 7.25-inches) originally distributed with specially packaged Spider-Man 3 DVDs
X-Men: Prelude To Perdition #1
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Promotional tie-in to the X-Men Mutant Apocalypse video game for SNES
Promotional tie-in to the X-Men Mutant Apocalypse video game for SNES
Amazing Spider-Man: You're Hired #1
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Promotional comic initially available as a digital download and distributed by the New York Daily News, later solicited as a physical comic book
Awareness campaign for New York City's public employment services utilizing Peter Parker as a job-seeker
Promotional comic initially available as a digital download and distributed by the New York Daily News, later solicited as a physical comic book
Awareness campaign for New York City's public employment services utilizing Peter Parker as a job-seeker
Amazing Spider-Man on Bullying Prevention #1
Marvel
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
16-page promotional comic published by Marvel for Prevent Child Abuse America funded by Target
16-page promotional comic published by Marvel for Prevent Child Abuse America funded by Target
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase ,plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase, plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Reprint of Batman Adventures #12, divided into three mini-comics, Las Aventuras De Batman #13 - #15
Promotional campaign by Pepsi and DC Comics
Obtained by submitting proof of purchase, plastic or metal Pepsi caps, to participating grocery stores
Measures approximately 4 in. x 3 in.
Retailer preview
Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere
Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)
Approximate print run: 75,000
Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere
Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)
Approximate print run: 75,000
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