Adventures of the Big Boy (1956 series) (Marvel)
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| Name | Adventures of the Big Boy | Adventures of the Big Boy |
| Leading Article | No | No |
| Imprint | Timely Illustrated Features (For Webs Adventure Corporation) | Timely Illustrated Features (For Webs Adventure Corporation) |
| Format | Standard Silver Age U.S. size; full color; newsprint cover; newsprint interior; saddle-stitched; giveaway | Standard Silver Age U.S. size; full color; newsprint cover; newsprint interior; saddle-stitched; giveaway |
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| Year Began | 1956 | 1956 |
| Year Began Uncertain | No | No |
| Year Ended | 1957 | 1957 |
| Year Ended Uncertain | No | No |
| Current? | No | No |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Language | English | English |
| Has Barcode | No | No |
| Has Indicia Frequency | Yes | Yes |
| Has Isbn | No | No |
| Has Issue Title | No | No |
| Has Volume | Yes | Yes |
| Is Comics Publication | Yes | Yes |
| Tracking Notes | Continued from Adventures of Big Boy, The (1956 series) #1-2 [East & West versions]. Continued on as Adventures of the Big Boy (Webs Adventure Corporation, 1957 series) #13 [East & West versions] onward | Continued from Adventures of Big Boy, The (1956 series) #1-2 [East & West versions]. Continued on as Adventures of the Big Boy (Webs Adventure Corporation, 1957 series) #13 [East & West versions] onward |
| Notes | Marvel, under the Timely Illustrated Features imprint, packaged material for the Webs Adventure Corporation. All issues had two versions with different looking Big Boy characters. The West Coast version of Big Boy is the version that was previous created for the original franchise--black or brown hair, red and white checkered overalls, and no hat. The East Coast version had Red hair, red and white striped overalls, and a cook's hat. Different variations from franchise co-branding of issues may have existed at this point but its start date unknown. Possible franchise variations (printed and non-printed and region): Elias Brothers (Known printed-Michigan, Ontario, N.W. Ohio); Bob's (Known printed-California, Arizona); Kip's (Known printed-Texas, Oklahoma); Azar's (Colorado, N. Indiana); Shoneys (Known printed-Southeast: S. Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina); Frisch’s (Known printed-S. Ohio, Kentucky; N. Tennessee, S. Indiana); McDowell's (South Dakota); Elby's (Known printed-West Virginia, E. Ohio, Pennsylvania); JB's (Known printed-Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Rhode Island); TJ's (Known printed-New York); Abdow’s (Known printed-Massachuetts, Connecticut); Franklin’s; Lendy’s (Hand stamped-Virginia, pre-1961 was part of Shoney's); Manner’s (Known printed-N.E. Ohio); Marc’s (Known printed-Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota); Top's Drive (Illinois [used Big Boy food but not Big Boy name]); and VIP’s (Washington, New Mexico). Known west: Elias Brother's; Shoney's; Lendy's; Kips; Bob's. Known East: Frisch's. From issue #13 onward, Webs packaged and published the comic books themselves | Marvel, under the Timely Illustrated Features imprint, packaged material for the Webs Adventure Corporation. All issues had two versions with different looking Big Boy characters. The West Coast version of Big Boy is the version that was previous created for the original franchise--black or brown hair, red and white checkered overalls, and no hat. The East Coast version had Red hair, red and white striped overalls, and a cook's hat. Different variations from franchise co-branding of issues may have existed at this point but its start date unknown. Possible franchise variations (printed and non-printed and region): Abdow’s (Known printed-Massachuetts, Connecticut) Azar's (Colorado, N. Indiana). Bob's (Known printed-Arizona, California, Delaware, E. Pennsylvania, Hawaii, New Jersey, Southeast U.S. after Shoney's left). Eat 'n Park (Pittsburgh-area 1950s). Elby's (Known printed-E. Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia). Elias Brothers (Known printed-Michigan, N.W. Ohio, Ontario). Franklin’s (Exists? Location unknown). Frisch’s (Known printed-Kentucky, N. Tennessee, S. Indiana, S. Ohio). JB's (Known printed-Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming). Kip's (Known printed-Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas). Lendy’s Yoda's (Hand stamped-Virginia, pre-1961 was part of Shoney's). Manner’s (Known printed-N.E. Ohio). Marc’s (Known printed-Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin). McDowell's (South Dakota). Shoneys (Known printed-Southeast U.S.: North Carolina, South Carolina, S. Tennessee, Virginia). TJ's (Known printed-New York). Top's Drive (Illinois [used Big Boy food but not Big Boy name]) VIP’s (Washington, New Mexico). Known west: Elias Brother's; Shoney's; Lendy's; Kips; Bob's. Known East: Frisch's; Manner's. From issue #13 onward, Webs packaged and published the comic books themselves |
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| Commenter | Comment | Revision | Timestamp | Old State | New State |
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| Ray Bottorff Jr | This change history was migrated from the old site. | 2004-10-27 00:00:03 | Approved | Approved |
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