Goblin - The Bulletin Comics - Promotional Advertising Paper Mask (1930's)

Step back into the Depression-era 1930s with this rare advertising giveaway mask created to promote The Bulletin newspaper and its daily comic strip section. Distributed to children as a way to encourage family newspaper readership, these masks were among the earliest examples of media cross-promotion—tying the joy of comics with a tangible keepsake kids could wear.

The artwork depicts a whimsical, slightly mischievous goblin face, painted in vivid tones designed to catch attention both in print ads and in person at promotional events. The reverse side features the bold promotional message:
"You can have a lot of fun every day with the comics in The Bulletin."

Date: 1930s

Promoter: The Bulletin Newspaper Comics

Character: Goblin

Size: 4 inches by 14 inches (wide strip style)

Condition: Original vintage mask with printed advertisement intact