Click on the top ad to see an HTML text version of that comic book ad. Click on any of the Bike Bonanza novelties in the comic book ad at the bottom to see an enlarged detail of the novelty and the description that appeared in the ad. Click on the detail or in any empty space on the page to close the detail.

Things for Free and Novelties for Your Bike

The ads at the right come from Fantastic Four No. 9, December 1962. The bicycle themed novelties range in price from an expensive $1.98 Headlight and directional system, to the cheap, $.39 bike motor sound. Every boy already knew how to get this "realistic" sound effect with a baseball card and clothespin.

The comic book ad above offers lists for sale that revealed how to get free merchandise and "proven" money-making ideas.

Comic Book Advertisement - 1001 Things That You can Get Freee
Bike Windsheild Novelty Jolly Roger Flag Fender Flap Dike head lights and Directional lights Bike Rearview Mirror Bike Speedometer Bike BB Machine Gun Bike Motot Sound Order Form 10 Day Free Trial

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