Marvel superheroes a look back at the 1966 cartoon we. I know for certain that other generations are interested because as i write this i am watching the 1966 captain america with my three year old son who loves, absolutely loves these shows. Fury marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. Captain america lime green marvel mini book comic 1966. Marvel mini books captain america 1966 comic books 19601969. In the first announcement, stan said there would be over ten million. From marvel superheroes, xmen the animated series, avengers assemble to ultimate spiderman. Back in the golden age, marvel mystery comics click for full article initially called marvel comics heralded the creation of the worlds most famous comic book brand. These are the smallest comics ever made, measuring. Marvel minibooks spiderman 58 x 78 1966 is a comic. Every mini marvel seems to be included, from the early short strips to the 4part civil wards story. Mini marvels ultimate collection paperback january 6, 2010. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.
Jun 08, 2010 five different 1966 marvel mini books of millie the model all in nm shape. The comics were also given away to members of marvel s fan club, the m. Try the smallest spiderman book of all time instead. The dolls generally had closed mouths or small smiles, unlike the later, wide grins. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. A mysterious sword wielding man breaks into avengers headquarters and demands to be allowed to join.
The captain america marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. Marvel mini books spiderman 1966 comic books mycomicshop. The books ran to either 48 or 52 black and white pages with a single colour cover. Fans devoted to these shows, marvel fans who buy anything with their favorite character on it, and collectors who see value in nostalgia. Each of the six were produced with six differently colored covers blue, red, orange, green, yellow, and pale green. There were six books in the series, based on their marvel comic counterparts. Marvel mini books millie the model 1966 comic books. The patriotic sole recipient of a revolutionary body enhancement project battles evil as the star spangled defender of america. Spiderman dark green marvel mini book comic chp 1966. Seeing as how marvel trading cards have taken off, particularly since the early1990s, 1966 donruss marvel super heroes is a very significant set. This is a captain america minibook with lime green cover, from the set of 6 marvel minibook released in gumball vending machines in 1966 by c. Marvel superheroes a look back at the 1966 cartoon we are. The curator takes a look at two different working miniature marvel comic books one really tiny one from 1966 mini marvel and another.
The comics were also given away to members of marvels fan club, the m. Action figures, anime figures, mini action figures for boys, 6 pack hero. A fan page dedicated to the greatest henshin superhero of them all. By the midsixties comic book giant marvel had gained a reputation for publishing titles that featured largerthanlifesuperheroes. Included in this lot are mini ature book s of the following characters. Today we are opening up a full box of the coolest tokidoki frenzies yet. Jan 25, 2014 spiderman dark green marvel mini book comic chp 1966 vending gumball spiderman.
Nick fury marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. This week im going back into my 1960s marvel stuff and pulled out a couple of marvel mini books from 1966. Below is a list of television series based on properties of marvel comics. In 1966, marvel printed what the guinness book of world records certified as the worlds smallest comic books. The full color illustrations really make the short stories come alive. Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values.
Things are really shaping up for the batcon on september 22nd and 23rd at the logansportcass county airport in logansport, indiana. This is an incredible hulk minibook with red cover, from the set of 6 marvel minibook released in gumball vending machines in 1966 by c. Marvel comics minibooks 1966 taint the meat its the. The curator takes a look at two different working miniature marvel comic books one really tiny one from 1966 mini marvel and another series from 1981, bubble funnies which is original and.
These are the smallest comics ever made, measuring just 58in. They were announced by stan lee in the marvel bullpen bulletin for the july and august 1966 issues, if you want to go back and check for your self. Even though this beautiful oversize hardcover 188 page full color illustrated pages 5minute marvel stories book is aimed at children. Marvel tokidoki frenzies full box comic book blind box. Marvel super heroes 1966 intro in color and a captain. The complete collection paperback october 18, 2016. The mini marvels are tiny, adorable versions of all your favourite marvel characters. Marvel s the pull list free comics on marvel unlimited marvel s pull list. The book is worth reading and worth owning but if marvel does more with the mini character please i beg you focus on some other characters for a while. S the merry marching marvel society between 1967 and 1969, and, somewhat bizarrely, they were also sold as cake decorations. Allages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts to marvel s greatest heroes featuring spidey, wolverine, iron man, hulk, and more marvel favorites reimagined for an allages audience all your favorite mini marvels adventures collected in one hilarious and actionpacked collection be there when spidey gets the paperboy blues, wolverine goes on a cereal quest. Marvel mini book thor yellow marvel printed in 1966 vfnm. This is a captain america mini book with lime green cover, from the set of 6 marvel mini book released in gumball vending machines in 1966 by c. This is a mint condition never opened or read actual comic book.
These miniature comics are from 1966, and only 58x78 view next to a penny, and are known as the worlds smallest comics. Original cartoon series based on the webslinging marvel comic book character, peter parker, who. Annuals and other such items with no specific month are at the bottom of this page. Marvel comics mini books back to the past collectibles. The spiderman marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. Marvel comics minibooks 1966 by the midsixties comic book giant marvel had gained a reputation for publishing titles that featured largerthanlifesuperheroes. Marvel comics first foray into film was a 1966 syndicated package of cartoons called marvel superheroes that ran on local tv stations. Marvel comics announced the upcoming series in the.
Fiberglass freaks 15 year anniversary minicon page 2 the. The pre 1966 twist and turn tnt dolls were marked on their behinds and not the small of their backs like many later dolls. The marvel super heroes is an american and canadianmade animated television series starring five comic book superheroes from marvel comics. In the marvel mini book, another super hero was only seen at a far distance or from behind so his eye color was impossible to determine. Each card pictures a white border with a bright and colorful comic book style depiction of a hero in action. Marvel comics announced the upcoming series in the marvel bullpen bulletins of the november 1966 issues, stating it wont be long before our swingin superheroes make their starstudded debut on tv. Marvel super heroes 1966 intro in color and a captain america bio. Reprinted for the first time, the worlds smallest comic booksoriginally printed in 1966 and now enlarged to a more readable sizein a seven book collectable boxed set in 1966, marvel printed what the guinness book of world records certified as the world. Brings back a ton of good memories from my marvel reading days, before they put virtue signaling and social.
The first tv series based on marvel characters, it debuted in syndication on u. Captain america mini book vol 1 1 marvel database fandom. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Jul 31, 2014 the curator takes a look at two different working miniature marvel comic books one really tiny one from 1966 mini marvel and another series from 1981, bubble funnies which is original and. Shipping to the usa with priority mail is included at no additional cost. The thor marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Closed sold 1966 amazing spiderman marvel mini books. This book is a collection of comics featuring stories about the marvel gang as they combat bullies, baddies, and each other. All you had to do was go down to your local drug store or grocery store and find that. Each book sold for 50c, ran to 176 pages and reprinted stories featuring the fantastic four, spiderman, thor, the hulk and daredevil. These great tiny superheroes book s were used in gumball machines in the 1960s. Mar 29, 2020 back in the marvel age, the house of ideas was willing to try anything to grab the attention of readers including in 1966 publishing comics so small you could get them in a gumball machine.
The millie the model marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. The tnt vintage dolls have waists that twist on an angle and not straight across like the contemporary barbie dolls. The marvel super heroes is an american animated television series starring five comic book superheroes from marvel comics. The hulk marvel mini book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines.
Nonsports cards 1966 donruss marvel super heroes psa. Feb 18, 2012 the marvel super heroes is an american and canadianmade animated television series starring five comic book superheroes from marvel comics. Reprinted for the first time, the worlds smallest comic booksoriginally printed in 1966 and now enlarged to a more readable sizein a sevenbook collectable. Classic marvel comics minibooks to be rereleased as large. Jada toys marvel nano metalfigs 20pack wave 1 diecast figures, 1. Ive been buying and selling on the forums since 20 ish, just not too much since the board redesign migration see kudos link in my signature.
Captain america kicks off the set with the first 11 cards. Closed sold 1966 amazing spiderman marvel mini books complete set of 6 closed sold 1966 amazing spiderman marvel mini books complete set of 6 0. This lot of rare marvel comics minature comic books are dated 1966 and are made in the u. List of television series based on marvel comics publications jump to navigation jump to search. Marvel comics minibooks reproduces facsimile editions of all six books in one affordable box setalong with a seventh book written by mark evanier that details the history and creation of these rare, vintage collectables. The book is in excellent shape, with no wear noticeable to the naked eye. Produced by grantraylawrence animation, headed by grant simmons, ray patterson and robert lawrence, it was an umbrella. Marvel minibook complete set group marvel, 1966 heritage.
The marvellancer collaboration starred some of marvels most popular characters and six paperback volumes were published between 1966 and 1967. Singles are relatively inexpensive in raw condition. The picture shows the covers of all 4 1966 marvel character gum ball machine prize miniature books in this lot. The curator takes a look at two different working miniature marvel comic books one really tiny one from 1966 mini marvel and another series. This is an incredible hulk minibook with red cover, from the set of 6 marvel mini book released in gumball vending machines in 1966 by c. The 1966 donruss marvel super heroes set consists of 66 standardsized, 212 by 312 cards. Listed in overstreet in the promotional comics section under marvel mini books. January february march april may june july august september october november. It will have a few minor defects and will generally appear to be in slightly used but not roughly used condition. Comic book authors christy blanch damnation of charlie wormwood and jim beard gotham city. This is part of the unofficial marvel universe reading order and marvel universe reading order part 15 articles. But in 1966 the company went in another direction, and published six comics that were anything but large. These tiny comic books were published by marvel comics in 1966 and were sold in gumball machines. The checklist is broken down into six 11card sections, each showcasing a different hero.
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