Design of the Week NEGRO ROMANCE

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This week...with Valentine's Day rapidly-approaching, here's a unique design for your loved one!

In the mid-1950s, with superheroes and horror stories all but eliminated from comics, other genres dominated!

Westerns, war, sci-fi, teen humor, and romance now filled the comics racks.

The big problem was finding a way to stand out from the crowd!

Fawcett (and Charlton, who bought a lot of Fawcett properties when they went out of business) were willing to take a crack at the untapped African-American teen/young adult audience.

Sadly, the book only ran four issues.

But, you can read the stories that appeared in this issue HERE!

Note: This design is the only comic art cover in the series (the rest were photo covers using models).

Besides being a kool retro romace cover, suitable as a Valentine's Day gift, it would also make an appropriate gift for someone celebrating Black History Month!

Check out the whole line of Kool Kollectibles HERE!

Design of the Week Redux ATOMIC WAR!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

...unless it sells really well, like this one has.

Then we keep it for one more week!

This week...Duck n' cover and prepare for the inevitable end in style with Atomic Kommie Comics™ radiation-proof (well, not really!)with this garb and collectibles from our vintage Atomic War collection featuring New York City (including the iconic Empire State Building) going up in a mushroom cloud!
In addition, you can read a collection of stories from the 1950s comics Atomic War! and World War III at our "brother" RetroBlog, War: Past, Present and Future™!

Design of the Week ATOMIC WAR!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This week...Duck n' cover and prepare for the inevitable end in style with Atomic Kommie Comics™ radiation-proof (well, not really!)with this garb and collectibles from our vintage Atomic War collection featuring New York City (including the iconic Empire State Building) going up in a mushroom cloud!
In addition, you can read a collection of stories from the 1950s comics Atomic War! and World War III at our "brother" RetroBlog, War: Past, Present and Future™!

Design of the Week CYBER-SANTA

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This week...Future Santa (note the four arms!) meets his replacement...Cyber-Santa!

In the late 1950s-early 1960s we thought there was nothing science couldn't improve...including Santa Claus!

Galaxy Magazine's primary artist (both covers and interiors) in this era was Ed Emshwiller, who signed his work "Emsh".

Known for both detail and playfullness, Ed did a series of Christmas covers from 1951 to 1960 featuring a four-armed Santa in the future celebrating the Yuletide with humans and aliens alike!

Enjoy this final one in the series on mugs, t-shirts and other kool kollectibles!

Design of the Week Redux YULETIDE HOMICIDE

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

(Unless it sells really well, as this design has!
Then we give it another week!)

This week...it's a Yuletide homicide!

A never-reprinted cover from the 1960s featuring the police investigating the apparent demise of Kris Kringle!

Whodunit?

We have no idea, but it'll be a crime if you don't order a kool kollectible using this artwork for a loved one (particularly one in law enforcement) as a fun stocking stuffer!

Design of the Week YULETIDE HOMICIDE

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This week...it's a Yuletide homicide!

A never-reprinted cover from the 1960s featuring the police investigating the apparent demise of Kris Kringle!

Whodunit?

We have no idea, but it'll be a crime if you don't order a kool kollectible using this artwork for a loved one (particularly one in law enforcement) as a fun stocking stuffer!

Design of the Week THE FIRST CHRISTMAS...in 3-D!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This week...it's a never-reprinted comic cover from the 1950, which not only offers a tasteful and beautiful painting of the Nativity scene by legendary sci-fi artist Kelly Freas, but also a kool, kitchy element with the fact it's the cover of a 3-D comic!

Available on mugs, buttins, t-shirts, tote bags, literally dozens of kool kollectibles that would make great stocking stuffers!

BTW, you can read the tale behind the cover HERE!

(Make sure you have your 3-D glasses!)

Design of the Week Redux! SANTA'S ELVES ON STRIKE

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another, unless it sells really well!

Then we extend it for another week!

This week...Go back 79 years ago, to November 1938 and see...when elves were part of the 99%!
(You'll note that the cover is dated January, 1939. But it was actually on sale in November, 1938! Publishers used to cover-date comics and pulps two to three months ahead of the actual on-sale date to keep the books on the stands for as long as possible!)
And it looks like the elves aren't going to settle for sweatshop wages and conditions at the North Pole anymore!
Why not pick up this kool design on mugs, greeting cards, and other Christmas collectibles NOW!
Christmas will be here before you know it!

Design of the EEK! HALLOWEEN PAJAMA PARTY!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!
This week...The perfect design for a sleep-over during the Halloween season, an only slightly-scary Jack O Lantern interrupts a sleep-over!
Order it now, before this Halloween treat ends up as a too-late-for-Halloween trick!

For the Mother/Wife/Sister/Girlfriend/Veteran in Your Life!

May is chock-full of holidays.Among them: Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day.How about a gift that would cover ALL three of them at one shot?
Our War: Past, Present and Future store offers a unique idea for the female World War II veteran in your life.
Whether she's your mother or grandmother, sister or aunt, wife or ex-wife, we've got a bunch of items that show your respect and love in a kitchy kool kind of way.
Long and short-sleeve T-shirts, mugs, blank journals, even kitchen magnets, all adorned with a classic 1940s comic cover paying tribute to WWII-era WACs, WAVEs, and MCWRs!
Available on a variety of kool kollectibles!

Design of the Week Redux EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another...unless it sells really well, like this one!
Then we "redux" it and extend it's run by a week!

Since Easter is coming, we thought we'd present an absolutely adorable piece from the 1940s by the legendary Walt (Pogo) Kelly featuring a puppy, kitten, and bunny with surprised looks on their faces as the egg they're painting hatches, producing yet another cute animal...a chick!

You just don't see stuff like this anymore!
So, why not order some kidswear or basket stuffers with this one-week-only graphic?
Everyone who sees it will go "Awwww."

Design of the Week EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

Since Easter is coming, we thought we'd present an absolutely adorable piece from the 1940s by the legendary Walt (Pogo) Kelly featuring a puppy, kitten, and bunny with surprised looks on their faces as the egg they're painting hatches, producing yet another cute animal...a chick!

You just don't see stuff like this anymore!
So, why not order some kidswear or basket stuffers with this one-week-only graphic?
Everyone who sees it will go "Awwww."

Design of the Week DANTE

If you're going to see the new Tom Hanks film Inferno...

...why not be subtly-kool with a Dante t-shirt, sweatshirt, or bag?

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!

This time around,  it's a classic early 1900s image of Dante Alighieri, whose "Inferno", from the epic poem The Divine Comedy, is the "MacGuffin" of the Dan Brown novel and new movie Inferno!

Showing both Heaven and Hell, it's a superb example of lithographic design that would look great on your body or desk!

Design of the EEK! THE NO-LONGER WALKING DEAD!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!
This week, as the new season of Walking Dead debuts on AMC,  we graphically-show the only way to stop a zombie/walker/biter (depending on who you're listening to)...do something to destroy the head!
He's available on t-shirts, messenger bags, mugs, and a whole slew of kool kollectibles perfect for Halloween, but only available from us for one week!
So order now, before he puts the bite on you...

Design of the EEK Redux! ZOMBIE!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another (unless it's selling really-well, like this one!)

Once more...It's an amazingly-detailed graphic of a half-eaten zombie, making the perfect Halloween gift for that loved (or loathed) one in your life!
Grab it now..before it grabs you!

Design of the EEK! ZOMBIE!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another.

This week...It's an amazingly-detailed graphic of a half-eaten zombie, making the perfect Halloween gift for that loved (or loathed) one in your life!
Grab it now..before it grabs you!

Design of the Week: REPUBLICANS DECLARE WAR!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another.
This week we jump into the political world with a design we introduced in 2012, but is equally-timely today!
Besides the usual t-shirts, mugs, magnets, and other goodies, we're also offering this one as a poster for your office, dorm, bedroom, or (mounted on a stick) a protest march!

Design of the Week Redux: LOVE ON THE BEACH

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another, unless it's both timely and selling really well, like this one.

It's romance on the sands and under the Moon in this vintage 1970s romance comic book cover by Nick Cardy.
Available on all sorts of kool kollectibles from t-shirts and pajamas to mugs and beach blankets HERE.

Design of the Week: LOVE ON THE BEACH

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another.

This week, it's romance on the sands and under the Moon in this vintage 1970s romance comic book cover by Nick Cardy.
Available on all sorts of kool kollectibles from t-shirts and pajamas to mugs and beach blankets HERE.

Design of the Week: ASIAN MONSTER / DINOSAUR!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another.
This week, we ask the question: What kid doesn't love dinosaurs?
The idea of being a huge, unstoppable creature rampaging, devouring, and stepping on everything and everybody in your path has an undeniable appeal to little ones, who usually feel helpless in a world too big for them! (Why do you think the new Jurassic World flick had such a great opening day or that Godzilla is still going strong after 50 years?)
This week we say...

Dinosaurs!
Once they ruled the planet!
Now they'll dominate your wardrobe!

Available on t-shirts, mugs, and all sorts of kool kollectibles!

Snap them up...before they snap you up!