This post is a bit different. Does anyone remember the corner boxes that used to adorn older comics? Up in the left hand corner, usually- Marvel and some of the other publishers used them for brand identification, I guess, or who knows why, but they were kinda cool. And then, like so many other traditions, they kinda faded away. So I thought I'd bring 'em back- or at least a few. It's amazing the rabbit hole you can fall down when you start looking this stuff up! There's a ton of these on Pinterest and just wherever on the Internets.
So here are some of my favorites. Which ones do you like?
I think the 1979 Xmen team up is my favourite. You introduce me to the weirdest and best parts about comics, Greg!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know what corner boxes were LOL. I'm so clueless.
ReplyDeleteHoward the Duck looks so human that he creeps me out a little...
I think that this is something that I definitely overlooked. Howard the Duck is kind of a fun one. :)
ReplyDeleteThese look really cool when you showcase them separately like this. I didn't realize they weren't a thing anymore!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that corner boxes existed! But it's a smart way to identify your brand ;-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about them. I've never bought a comic.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what those were called or that they went away. I do like the .30 cent price tag though lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's worth
The prices amazed me. My memory puts them at around 25cents.
ReplyDeleteBlack Panther, sigh. Howard Duck, why didn't someone make Peking duck with him?
I remember looking through comic books in the backseat of the family car during the many hours my family spent in the car every year. These boxes do look familiar but why didn't I know that there was a Howard the Duck comic book when I was a kid?!
ReplyDeleteThese are cool. I especially like the Black Panther ones.
ReplyDeleteI won't say how old I was in 1977, but it sure is cool seeing my birthday in print on a 30 cents comic.(lol) Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun topic! I think I like the ones that have all the different characters on them best!
ReplyDeleteSince I have never really read any then I have not seen any
ReplyDeleteOh and that avegers 7 rock
When I started reading your post, I wasn't sure what you were talking about. One look and oh yes, I remember these. I distinctly remember that Thor one on one of my comics.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I had NO idea that these were a thing, but seeing them makes me realize that I did but just never paid attention! I like them, I think it's kind of sad that they don't exist anymore though, they're really fun!
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember them well! Thanks for the meander down memory lane. 👍✨
ReplyDeleteI only started reading comics in the past few years, so I didn't know about these. I prob wouldn't have even noticed them if you hadn't pointed them out. They're fun though! I like that first one, she looks awesome XD
ReplyDeletesure brings back some memories
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I don't think I ever looked at the cover of comics. Growing up in the '50's and '60's we did read quite a few comics though. And ahem... war comics as well. In those days I'd read anything I could lay my hands on.
ReplyDeleteI think the Marvel Chillers is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI have never noticed this before (but I am not a comics-reader)
ReplyDeleteha.. I didn't know about that. I kind of like them.
ReplyDeleteI've never noticed these but they're cool! I wonder why they stopped doing them?
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