Monday, January 4, 2010

Dynamic Communication: Groovy DC House Ads

Did'ja ever plop down with any DC comics back in 1974 and pore over these ads? It was a fun way to pass the time playing "got it, need it..." When I look at these ads now, it sure takes me back. I'm struck by the diversity of genres represented. I get all nostalgic for those 100 page comics. And I still find myself playing "got it, need it..." How 'bout you?
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4 comments:

  1. Robert GoodinJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    I just assumed that you DID have them all, Groovy. I'm amazed at what you can dig up.

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  2. Mike MikulovskyJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    I thought you owned your own comic store. Like a Milehigh type, like a warehouse myself. These were great & I loved them. I used to subscribe in the mid 80's to the CBG. Comics Buyer Guide, just so every week while I was in the Marines. So I could get a sneak peek preview of each cover. Because DC & Marvel usually never advertisted like this any longer.

    It was fun & a great marketing device. Even thought I was a HUGE Marvel Zombie. In the 70's I still bought like 50-70% Dc titles as well. Beside's Superman, Batman titles. I bought their great horror/Ghost, War, Kirby & Jim Apairo titles. Or anything that really grabbed me, like Firestorm!Thanks for making my Monday Groovster!

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  3. DrakeJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I remember loving the 100 page giant issues, really my first exposure to the golden age with the stories they reprinted.
    Great memories.

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  4. RichJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Love the DC house ads from '74. Actually now I look at those ads and think "had that one, had that one, wish I had had that one, wish I still had that one...."

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