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Standard Comics' TNT Todd/Cyborilla Hostess Fruit Pies ad, 1979

Artists: Brendon Fraim (Penciller) , Brian Fraim (Inker)

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Standard Comics' TNT Todd/Cyborilla Hostess Fruit Pies ad, 1979 Comic Art

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Title:	Standard Comics' TNT Todd/Cyborilla Hostess Fruit Pies ad, 1979
Artist:	Brendon Fraim (Penciller)
Artist:	Brian Fraim (Inker)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,849
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/9/2014
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Description

Various Titles (February, 1979)
"TNT Todd in Angry Ape Attack!"

A series of Hostess ads featuring super-heroes, super-villains, and tasty desert treats appeared in comics from 1977-1982. Although the "nutritious" nature of the snacks is ... debatable, the ads are remembered fondly by that generation, when super-hero comics were fun, not brooding and dismember-y.

Of course, Standard Comics ran its fair share of them. This one features that Simian Savant, the Mighty Cyborilla during one of his schemes. That is, until he is foiled by the ingenuity of TNT Todd -- and the deliciousness of Hostess Fruit Pies.

The ad was featured in February issues of 1979, including "Optima" #55, "Standard Comics Team-Up" #190, "The Sentinels" #204, and "UltraMan" #42.

Setting the Standard in Nutritious (?) Treats

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Yup. Well, if Standard Comics were a real thing, there'd be ads, right?

Public domain super-hero TNT Todd battles my own Cyborilla. Fun times.

Gorillas are like vegetarians (or, predominantly herbivorous according to Wikipedia) ... and the filling resembles real foods.

A collection of the real ads can be found here:
http://www.seanbaby.com/hostess.htm

The Fraims provide their own delicious treat, this time with color (markers)!

And check out Marvel Two-in-One 76 Guy's Thing Vs. Hostess Villains Commission

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Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/9/2014

I wonder who the mystery Penciller is ;)

Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/9/2014

And, seriously, let us know when your first issue is ready for publication! :)

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 3/9/2014

Just saw this on the Fraims web page! Made me hungry for a cherry pie!Great(and delicious)piece Roy!

Damon Owens
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/9/2014

This is just too clever. Love it!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/5/2014

THIS IS SO GREAT

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/25/2018

I knew I couldn't resist a Hostess homage!

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