My name is Chris. I do comics.
Welcome back to Ad Nauseam, where I once again dig through the glittery landfill of comic book advertisements like an archaeologist who majored in terrible decisions. If you’ve ever wondered what life was like before ad targeting —don’t worry, comic books already had you covered with full-page pitches for romance novels, forgotten sitcoms, and products …
Gather ‘round young and old, it’s time to recant faded and torn advertisements found between the pages of your favorite (and forgotten) comic book characters. While this character is simply not forgotten, this version certainly is. It’s Green Goblin #1 released October 1995! The Green Goblin is what happens when your worst midlife crisis gets …
Well let me tell you somethin’, BROTHER! Ad Nauseam is back and bigger than ever, dude! I’m grabbin’ comic books by the neck and lifting them above my head to the screams of 10,000 Ad-a-manics. I’m crackin’ these guys open and pulling out some crunchy pages of pure consumer capitalism, JACK! We’re talkin’ toys, video …
You guys see that? Up in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, It’s SUPERMAN. This summer marks the return of Superman in his first solo film since 2013’s Man of Steel. And, judging by the previews, optimism, humor, and f***ing color is coming with him. Love him or not, Superman …
When writing the latest installment of Ad Nauseam, I honestly never know when I’ll be inspired next. The comic and ads have to be just right to stir up those nostalgic buried recollections as well as the ability to humorously riff on them. It’s safe to say that the comic featured today may quite possibly …
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