When the free Express paper started years ago, Juniper ran ads by cartoonist Kevin Pope. There were probably about 10 different full page ones before the campaign stopped in the paper. However, it continued online, until now. See "Juniper Kills the Cartoons!" Craig Matsumoto, West Coast Editor, Light Reading, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 and "Juniper's Cartoonist Isn't Bitter," Craig Matsumoto, West Coast Editor, Light Reading, FEBRUARY 27, 2009.
Unfortunately, the company also took the cartoons off their website, depriving us of an opportunity to play catchup.
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Showing posts with label advertisements. Show all posts
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
OT: Cartoonists ads from Playboy continued
New Yorker cartoonist George Price ad for Chival Regal scotch in Playboy, March 1981. What a wonderful wacky line he has!
Edward Sorel art for an ACLU ad against the Moral Majority in Playboy, March 1981. Oooh, Sorel can be hard-hitting.
Arnold Roth caricature of William Buckley in letters section, Playboy, March 1981. Roth just had a lovely color illo in a recent New Yorker issue.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
OT: Cartoonists ads from Playboy
Jack Davis Dexter shoe ad in Playboy, Dec. 1980. Around this time, Davis seemed to be everywhere. He regularly covered TV Guide, drew a postage stamp, did posters for the American Cancer Society... hard to believe this is almost 30 years ago.
Cassette recorder? What's that? Charles Saxon gag cartoon ad in Playboy, Dec. 1980. Saxon's best known for his New Yorker work.
Monday, January 05, 2009
New York Times on Spirit movie posters
This is buried on the Times' website, but it's pretty interesting - "Inside the Layers of a Print Campaign," New York Times.com December 25 2008 - the poster campaign is discussed while alongside the posters themselves load. The last poster shown made it into comic book stores, or at least Big Planet, but I didn't get any of the earlier ones. Hint, hint.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Spirit movie advertisements showing up in comic stores
Some of the advertising material for the Spirit movie that was distributed to comic book shops. That's a temporary lipstick tattoo, a set of 4 trading cards of the women in the movie and the box they're in, and a glow-in-the-dark sneaker print sticker. Big Planet Comics Bethesda has a pile of movie posters that they're giving away. I've also seen a keychain with recordings from the movie on it.
Variety didn't like the movie very much (tip from Mr. Media Bob Andelman).
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Comic advertisements - a few old snapshots
Here's some more advertisements using comics motifs.
Dick Tracy advertisement for Franklin Bookman standup - Crown Books March 1998.
Spider-Man advertisement - Hardees May 1999 (in Kentucky, I think).
Thing from Fantastic Four - Dodge Caravan advertisement - NJ Turnpike September 1999.
Spider-Man - Got Milk Metrobus advertisement, August 1999, Washington, DC.
Disneyland ashtray.
Dick Tracy advertisement for Franklin Bookman standup - Crown Books March 1998.
Spider-Man advertisement - Hardees May 1999 (in Kentucky, I think).
Thing from Fantastic Four - Dodge Caravan advertisement - NJ Turnpike September 1999.
Spider-Man - Got Milk Metrobus advertisement, August 1999, Washington, DC.
Disneyland ashtray.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Advertisements using comics motifs
These would more properly go on my friend The Ephemerist's blog, but I'll stick them up here. A request for advertisements showing comics influences to use in teaching went up on the comix-scholars list recently. I tend to have a lot of clippings files on comics, and this was one that I could help with. Here's what I scanned for the request - a lot of these date from the 1990s because I was much better about getting things filed when I had no children and wasn't writing about comics.
Watson Wyatt superhero motif ad, Washington Flyer magazine, May 1998.
1st National Bank of Maryland's Superchecking ad was obviously influenced by the Superman logo. Washington Post, September 29, 1996.
Paramus Honda ran a series of ads with a continuing comic strip in the Bergen [County, NJ] Record. This one is from November 29, 1996.
Norton Utilities compared themselves to superheroes in this ad from Government Computer News, September 4, 1995.
AOL's cd mailer went for the superhero ad motif.
The "Commander in Chief" tv show ran several gag cartoon ads in both the Washington Post and the New York Times. This one is from the Times, September 14, 2005.
"Superhero Action Figures - They Really Exist" from Inova Hospital for Children, Washington Post, October 26, 1996.
Neal Adams' Continuity Associates Studio undoubtedly did this series of ads for the Mercury Tracer car that ran in magazines in 1996. This one is from Entertainment Weekly, September 6, 1996.
The 1st Tennessee Bank used a superhero comic strip ad, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, September 11, 1994.
Paramount's Kings Dominion amusement park and MTV teamed up in this ad, Washington Post, June 25, 1995.
An ad, probably done inhouse by an amateur cartoonist, for Fitzgerald Auto Malls, Washington Post January 17, 1997.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, February 6, 2006. These panels were from a longer storyline.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, June 6, 2006.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, June 30, 2006.
Balvenie whiskey ad, Washington Post March 28, 2006. These ran longer in the NY Times than the Post, and an earlier series is available on their website. A lot of these were about holidays.
Balvenie whiskey ad, New York Times May 13, 2006.
Balvenie whiskey ad, New York Times October 6, 2006.
Watson Wyatt superhero motif ad, Washington Flyer magazine, May 1998.
1st National Bank of Maryland's Superchecking ad was obviously influenced by the Superman logo. Washington Post, September 29, 1996.
Paramus Honda ran a series of ads with a continuing comic strip in the Bergen [County, NJ] Record. This one is from November 29, 1996.
Norton Utilities compared themselves to superheroes in this ad from Government Computer News, September 4, 1995.
AOL's cd mailer went for the superhero ad motif.
The "Commander in Chief" tv show ran several gag cartoon ads in both the Washington Post and the New York Times. This one is from the Times, September 14, 2005.
"Superhero Action Figures - They Really Exist" from Inova Hospital for Children, Washington Post, October 26, 1996.
Neal Adams' Continuity Associates Studio undoubtedly did this series of ads for the Mercury Tracer car that ran in magazines in 1996. This one is from Entertainment Weekly, September 6, 1996.
The 1st Tennessee Bank used a superhero comic strip ad, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, September 11, 1994.
Paramount's Kings Dominion amusement park and MTV teamed up in this ad, Washington Post, June 25, 1995.
An ad, probably done inhouse by an amateur cartoonist, for Fitzgerald Auto Malls, Washington Post January 17, 1997.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, February 6, 2006. These panels were from a longer storyline.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, June 6, 2006.
Perry Ellis ad, New York Times, June 30, 2006.
Balvenie whiskey ad, Washington Post March 28, 2006. These ran longer in the NY Times than the Post, and an earlier series is available on their website. A lot of these were about holidays.
Balvenie whiskey ad, New York Times May 13, 2006.
Balvenie whiskey ad, New York Times October 6, 2006.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Mr. IS, the realtor advertisement webcomic, continues
Episode 4: "Restoration" continues the free entertainment by the Washington-based MRIS.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Mr. IS, the advertising webcomic, continues
The Story of Mr. Is - Episode 3: "The Reveal", 24 Sep 2008.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Seth MacFarlane's new animation for Burger King
A few days ago, I linked to a NYTimes article about Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy project. A rep from Burger King's ad agency wrote in to say that while "Exclusive Cavalcade content will be presented by BK on youtube.com/bk beginning September 10" there's a sneak peak up now. Which actually looks rather dementedly amusing. Plus she said nice things about the blog...
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Naval Academy to recruit via comic books
See the story about the The U.S. Naval Academy's coming comic book at "Academy aims to appeal to minorities: Superintendent unveils tailored recruiting tools," By Stephen Kiehl, Baltimore Sun reporter, August 22, 2008. And here I thought comics weren't for kids anymore.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Bush political cartoon ad
The NRDC Action Fund paid for a full-page caricature/political cartoon ad in today's Washington Post showing George W bush as a snake-oil salesman. It's a lovely piece and they've put a pdf online - I can't recall anything similar since Pat Oliphant did a series of full page ads about airlines at least a decade ago.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Echos of comics past
Another ad from the bottom of the Examiner brings to mind... Anyone? You in the back?
How about John Held, Jr's cartoons?
Monday, July 07, 2008
Washington realtors have a new hero
The real estate multiple listing service, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc., of Washington launched its own DC-based web superhero.
For details, see "Introducing 'Mr. Is,' an MLS superhero; Comic strip promotes Web site relaunch," Inman News, Thursday, June 26, 2008.
To read the strip Mr. Is, click here. He's even got a backstory!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
In today's papers
Zadzooks reviews Frank Miller's Batman - "Batman becomes too brutal," by Joseph Szadkowski, Washington Times Thursday, July 3, 2008.
Online only, the Express rails against animated bears selling toilet paper - "Tissue Issue: The Charmin Bears Have Got to Go," by Greg Barber, ReadExpress.com July 2, 2008.
Also online only is an interview with Robert Grossman - "Grossman Land," By Steven Heller, New York Times' Campaign Stops blog July 2, 2008.
Online only, the Express rails against animated bears selling toilet paper - "Tissue Issue: The Charmin Bears Have Got to Go," by Greg Barber, ReadExpress.com July 2, 2008.
Also online only is an interview with Robert Grossman - "Grossman Land," By Steven Heller, New York Times' Campaign Stops blog July 2, 2008.
Monday, June 02, 2008
New York Times Book Review on Comics
In "Comics," By JOHN HODGMAN, New York Times Book Review June 1, 2008, Hodgeman looks at Kirby and Evanier's new biography of him, Shanower's Age of Bronze and Y the Last Man.
In today's Times, Garfield Minus Garfield is again featured, this time in "Is the Main Character Missing? Maybe Not," By CATE DOTY, New York Times June 2, 2008.
Also in Business, M. Night Shyamalan said "He wanted to market “Unbreakable” as a comic-book movie — the tale of an unlikely superhero — but Disney executives insisted on portraying it as a spooky thriller, like “The Sixth Sense.”" For more of the story, see "Shyamalan’s Hollywood Horror Story, With Twist," By ALLISON HOPE WEINER.
Finally, tomorrow's paper features the return of the animated clay character Mr. Bill. See "Mr. Bill Returns (in One Piece) to Pitch a Debit Card," By WENDY A. LEE, New York Times June 3, 2008.
In today's Times, Garfield Minus Garfield is again featured, this time in "Is the Main Character Missing? Maybe Not," By CATE DOTY, New York Times June 2, 2008.
Also in Business, M. Night Shyamalan said "He wanted to market “Unbreakable” as a comic-book movie — the tale of an unlikely superhero — but Disney executives insisted on portraying it as a spooky thriller, like “The Sixth Sense.”" For more of the story, see "Shyamalan’s Hollywood Horror Story, With Twist," By ALLISON HOPE WEINER.
Finally, tomorrow's paper features the return of the animated clay character Mr. Bill. See "Mr. Bill Returns (in One Piece) to Pitch a Debit Card," By WENDY A. LEE, New York Times June 3, 2008.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Comics action in Cosmo 1957
Robert Day ad for Bell Telephone from Cosmopolitan, April 1957, in which they kindly define 'ubiquitous' for the reader.
Boy, public telephones certainly aren't 'ubiquitous' now, are they? In fact, this ad is incomprehensible to anyone under 20, isn't it?
Florida Cartoonists Poke Fun at Their State, p. 1, Cosmopolitan, April 1957. Featuring Lowell Hoppes and Charles E. Sharman.
Florida Cartoonists Poke Fun at Their State, p. 2, Cosmopolitan, April 1957. Featuring Martin Filchock and Bandell Linn.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
A comic strip?
Brian, a friend at work saw this in an antique store in New Orleans and took this picture for me.
After mulling it over for a week and talking to two other historians of medicine who write on comics, I called up and ordered it. I haven't printed it yet, but flopping and inverting the picture lets you see it:
So it's a printing block for a fundraising ad campaign for the March of Dimes to conquer polio. Pretty neat especially the iron lung in the center. I'm going to try to ink it and print it, and we'll see what results I get. Perhaps we can make prints as write-in prizes!
After mulling it over for a week and talking to two other historians of medicine who write on comics, I called up and ordered it. I haven't printed it yet, but flopping and inverting the picture lets you see it:
So it's a printing block for a fundraising ad campaign for the March of Dimes to conquer polio. Pretty neat especially the iron lung in the center. I'm going to try to ink it and print it, and we'll see what results I get. Perhaps we can make prints as write-in prizes!
Saturday, February 02, 2008
SHOC: Ads from Liberty Magazine
A few scans of Liberty Magazine wandered my way lately, so I pulled some comics material out of them. First we have 3 comic strip ads of Ol' Judge Robbins for Prince Albert tobacco. The artist changes, but I can't tell who any of them are.
Liberty Magazine November 11, 1936
Liberty Magazine October 2, 1937
Liberty Magazine June 10, 1939. This issue has an unfortunate editorial about how there will be no war in Europe in 1939. Whoops.
This ad agency obviously thought Ripley had a good idea, so why not borrow it?
Liberty Magazine November 14, 1936
And this ad is the one that made me decide to put these up for the Secret History of Comics - Fontaine Fox's long-running Toonerville Folks / Trolley (1911-1955) advertising laxatives.
Liberty Magazine, Jun 10, 1939
Liberty Magazine November 11, 1936
Liberty Magazine October 2, 1937
Liberty Magazine June 10, 1939. This issue has an unfortunate editorial about how there will be no war in Europe in 1939. Whoops.
This ad agency obviously thought Ripley had a good idea, so why not borrow it?
Liberty Magazine November 14, 1936
And this ad is the one that made me decide to put these up for the Secret History of Comics - Fontaine Fox's long-running Toonerville Folks / Trolley (1911-1955) advertising laxatives.
Liberty Magazine, Jun 10, 1939
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