Prizes or Cash

Disclaimer: No comics were harmed in the making of this paper airplane. -The Management

A paper airplane made from a folded vintage advertisement, found within the pages of the comic books of my youth. This is the Olympic Sales Club, that offered prizes or cash for you efforts. I often wonder who out there did these things because they stayed in business somehow? Who knows how long they really did stick around?

A lot of the prizes were pretty awesome, or so they made them seem, but who knows what the reality was, it may have been a scam, or at least it seemed so. I have no doubt that they were legitimate companies, just not very good or successful business models.

I have preserved my copies of these old ads as illustrated paper airplanes, because it seems rather fitting, and it makes them all the more interesting, or at least I like to think so.

I have a lot of old comic books to draw from, and I like the way the ads show us how we were living a lot differently back then.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading comic books. -YoPedro

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This image is available on MADPaperAirplanes or RedBubble as a print, or a whole bunch of products, it boggles the mind. One of the best parts about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different surfaces and items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

M-16 Marauder Toy Gun Advertisement

Disclaimer: No comics were harmed in the making of this paper airplane. -The Management

A lot has changed over the years, and this is a perfect example of just how much it has! This is an advertisement for a toy machine gun from 1967, I can’t even imagine any toy company trying this now, the backlash would cripple them. This is from the back cover of a comic book, a full page ad and while it may seem controversial to us now, it really wasn’t back then.

I have a lot of these old comic books, and I like the way the ads show us how we were living a lot differently back then.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading comic books. -YoPedro

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole bunch of products, it boggles the mind. One of the best parts about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different surfaces and items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

Treasure Chest of Fun

Disclaimer: No comics were harmed in the making of this paper airplane. -The Management

This page of classified ads, for a lot of cheap stuff that as a kid you knew was going to be the most amazing thing you would ever get if you could afford it. Alas, these were never as exciting as the ads made them out to be. The X-Ray Specs did nothing special, the Joy Buzzer didn’t last very long, and I was never able to trick any of my friends into eating the Onion Gum.

That’s not really the point though, it’s about all the promises these ads offered. They were exciting to read, fun to dream about, and if you could come up with the $1 plus shipping (not easy for a 7 year old back then) the possibilities were endless.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading comic books. -YoPedro

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole bunch of products, it boggles the mind. One of the best parts about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different surfaces and items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

Terrific Ten II Comic Book Ad Paper Airplane

A vintage comic book ad, from the pages of Marvel Comics Group, Vault Of Evil, Feb, 1973. It’s an advertisement for a Saturday morning line-up of kids television, back when such things still mattered. Sometimes these old advertisements are fun to look at just to see what life was like not that long ago. They are a reminder of a simpler time.

I’m showing you the original artwork so that you get an idea of what I start with, but I only sell the folded paper airplane version.

I digitally fold these comics into paper airplanes, and they make for some pretty cool wall art.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading comic books. -YoPedro

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole slew of products, it boggles the mind. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

The Thing That Grew Paper Airplane

In most every comic book there is a front page, that lays out the story, and gets the ball rolling. It’s an overview of what the comic is going to be about, or at least the main story line. In this particular page there is a scientist, a gun, and a monster, so you know there is going to be some good action to come!

This is from the pages of Marvel Comics Group, Vault Of Evil, Feb, 1973.

I’m showing you the original artwork so that you get an idea of what I start with, but I only sell the folded paper airplane version. I digitally fold these comics into paper airplanes, so no harm ever comes to them and they make for some pretty cool wall art.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading trashy magazines. -YoPedro

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole slew of products, it boggles the mind. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

Terrific Ten Comic Book Ad Paper Airplane

This is some vintage comic book advertising, from the pages of Marvel Comics Group, Vault Of Evil, Feb, 1973. It’s an advertisement for a Saturday morning line-up of kids television, back when such things still mattered. Sometimes these old advertisements are fun to look at just to see what life was like not that long ago. They are a reminder of a simpler time.

I’m showing you the original artwork so that you get an idea of what I start with, but I only sell the folded paper airplane version.

I digitally fold these comics into paper airplanes, and they make for some pretty cool wall art.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading trashy magazines. –YoPedro

—————————————————–

This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole slew of products, it boggles the mind. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

Adventure Into Fear Panel Art

This is some classic Comic Book Advertising, from the pages of Marvel Comics Group, Vault Of Evil, Feb, 1973. It’s an advertisement for Man-Thing. It’s just cool to look at, a part of my life growing up, and a lot of fun to still have around. I’m showing you the original artwork so that you get an idea of what I start with, but I only sell the folded paper airplane version.

I digitally fold these comics into paper airplanes, and they make for some pretty cool wall art.

This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. It’s a tribute to my youth, and the time I spent reading trashy magazines. -YoPedro

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, or a whole slew of products, it boggles the mind. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting time, to know that buyers of art are willing to share artwork in such wonderful new ways.

This image is also available for licensing.

If you would prefer a signed print, those are available too. -YoPedro

Twitter@YoPedro

Instagram@YoPedroART

Argh Comics Panel 1 Paper Airplane

This little guy is pretty excited! You’d have to read the entire story to understand just what’s going on, but I like to think he’s just so happy to be on a paper airplane that he can’t contain himself. More likely he’s about to get zapped or worse, lose some epic battle with a well-known superhero.

The reality of this art piece is that it’s from a comic book panel. I have a lot of old comics and collectable magazines taking up room, so this is my way of putting them to work! They’ve been living rent free for several decades and it’s about time they helped a bit around here!

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This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, a throw pillow, art print, framed print, poster, cell phone case, and the list goes on. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting times, to know that buyers of art are willing to show their creations off in such wonderful new ways. It’s also available for licensing for those of you who may need this image for commercial purposes. Of course if you want to have a personally signed print directly from me, those are available too.

One last note: This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. This is a parody of the original artwork, which I have the utmost respect for. -YoPedro

Twitter@MADpaperplanes

Instagram@YoPedroART

Like Charges Repel Panel Art

The energy of this artwork is pretty intense, the action from top right down into the lower left. That’s Jimmy Olsen getting whammed there, and he’s a little rough for the beating. But he’ll be alright, he always is. This is a panel from the DC Comics, Black Lightning superhero series.

This image is available on RedBubble or PIXELS as a print, a throw pillow, art print, framed print, poster, cell phone case, and the list goes on. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting times, to know that buyers of art are willing to show their creations off in such wonderful new ways. It’s also available for licensing for those of you who may need this image for commercial purposes. Of course if you want to have a personally signed print directly from me, those are available too.

One last note: This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. This is a parody of the original artwork, which I have the utmost respect for. -YoPedro

Twitter@MADpaperplanes

Instagram@MADpaperplanes

It’s MY BLOOD! Panel Art

This is part of the series I call “Panel Art”. It’s a bold image, with some great colors, mostly in yellow, and oranges. I really like the startled look on his face, it makes him look pretty sinister. I was able to keep a lot of the border, which lends some weight to the image as well.

I’ll keep this brief, because the art itself says a lot about what I feel about the genre.

This image is available on PIXELS or RedBubble as a print, a throw pillow, art print, framed print, poster, cell phone case, and the list goes on. One of the greatest things about art these days is the ability to print it on so many different items. For an artist this is quite an exciting times, to know that buyers of art are willing to show their creations off in such wonderful new ways. It’s also available for licensing for those of you who may need this image for commercial purposes. Of course if you want to have a personally signed print directly from me, those are available too.

One last note: This is “Appropriation Art”, or at least it’s my version of it. This is a parody of the original artwork, which I have the utmost respect for. -YoPedro

Twitter@MADpaperplanes

Instagram@MADpaperplanes