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Comics with an Electronics Theme
December 1962 & May 1970 Popular Electronics

Here are a few more tech-themed comics from vintage editions (1962 and 1970) of Popular Electronics magazine. The first comic with the transistors and fuse is really clever, IMHO. It was one of the "Parts Talk" series. The other two are directed toward amateur radio operators, but you don't need to be one to appreciate the humor. There is a hyperlinked list at the bottom of the page of most of the other comics I've posted over the years. It's a shame that comics rarely appear in contemporary technical magazines - probably too afraid of offending someone.

Comics with Electronics Theme

May 1970 Popular Electronics

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Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Popular Electronics, published October 1954 - April 1985. All copyrights are hereby acknowledged.

He gave his life to save ours - RF Cafe

"He gave his life to save ours"

May 1970 Popular Electronics (p47)

May 1949 Radio & TV News

May 1949 Radio & Television News Cover - RF Cafe

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Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Radio & Television News, published 1919-1959. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.

You're ringing the doorbell - RF Cafe

"You're ringing the doorbell."
December 1962 Popular Electronics (p46)

He finally said it ... first the usual 'da, da' but then, a perfect 'dit.' - RF Cafe

"He finally said it . . . first the usual 'da, da' but then, a perfect 'dit.'"
December 1962 Popular Electronics (p116)

Posted January 19, 2023
(updated from original post on 6/14/2016)

These Technically−Themed Comics Appeared in Vintage Electronics Magazines. I personally scanned and posted every one from copies I own (and even colorized some).


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Comics with an Electronics ThemeDecember 1962 & May 1970 Popular Electronics

Comics with an Electronics Theme
December 1962 & May 1970 Popular Electronics