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Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff From Old Comic Book Ads! (2011)

by Kirk Demarais(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

160887026X (ISBN13: 9781608870264)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Insight Editions

review 1: If you were a kid who owned even one comic book, then you likely dreamed of trying out one of the mail-order gimmicks, if not begged for just one from your parents. The only one I was ever able to try out was joining the Archie Club simply because it didn't cost a dime. However, once I received my welcome packet, I realized my mother just might know what she's talking about when she said those ads were a waste of money, or time impatiently waiting for it arrive as in my case. However, that didn't stop me from buying a Sea Monkey kit the moment I saved enough of my allowance, which ended up causing me to have severe anxiety towards drinking water from the tap which has lasted still to this day. That's when I knew my mother was right about those ads, but it didn't curb my cu... moreriosity. The moment I saw this book, I just had to have it and there was no one stopping me. It's a must read for those of us who wondered if we missed out on a chance to fly away to Mars by way of a hot air balloon with real kryptonite in our pockets.
review 2: A fun look at all the things I wanted to send away for from comic book ads. At last I get to see what these things were REALLY like. Luckily my mother interceded and saved me untold amounts of my allowance. I did get a set of the flat Cavalry vs Indians (which I kind of liked) and a friend had the giant cardboard spaceship which as 4th graders, we found completely awesome and far superior to a refrigerator box. (Though not much different.) less

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