Electronics-Themed Comics
September 1958 Radio-Electronics

September 1958 Radio-Electronics

September 1958 Radio-Electronics Cover - RF Cafe[Table of Contents]

Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Radio-Electronics, published 1930-1988. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.

Good, clean humor has always been a welcome addition to my day whether it comes in the form of a printed comic strip, a TV show, or someone's mouth. My father's side of the family was populated with many jokesters who could be counted on to deliver an ad hoc pun or zinger at the appropriate moment. The environment instilled a great appreciation for such entertainment, so these electronics-themed comics that appeared in editions of Radio-Electronics, Popular Electronics, et al, are a refreshing distraction from the workaday world. An old saying claims "laughter is the best medicine," and while it cannot cure cancer, a good dose of humor often helps ease the pain.

Electronics-Themed Comics from September 1958

Radio-Themed Comic (September 1958 Radio-Electronics) - RF Cafe

"It's still not right! I used to knock that picture off the wall at only half volume!" (p44)

 

Electronics-themed comic - RF Cafe

"It's rather difficult to describe, but it looks like this!" (p127)

 

Technology-themed comic - RF Cafe

"What do you charge to in an antenna on a steep roof?" (p78)

 

 

Posted July 1, 2020
(updated from original post on 2/12/2015)


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