Advertising Without Commercials? That's Crazy!
I'm going to let you in on a little industry secret - sometimes, just sometimes, comics are used to sell products other than just comics!
I know, I know. It's surprising, but I'll give you a moment to steel yourself again.
Back? Okay, good. Now, in a neat little article, Brian Heiler from Topless Robot looks at the best and worst comics hat were created for no other reason than to sell toys. Crazy, I know.
But don't forget, both Transformers and G.I. Joe both started out as toys and the comics and TV series that so many love were just designed as 30 minute commercials to sell toys. So let's not see that high horse!
Think you know which good comics make the list? I bet you can't guess all of the worst toy adaptations. There are some pretty terrible ones.
Head over to Topless Robot's list.
