Blockbusters from Oil

A single-issue promotional comic published in 1942 by Standard Oil, Blockbusters from Oil was created to showcase the vital role petroleum played in the Allied war effort. Produced during World War II, this comic uses vivid, educational storytelling to explain how oil products—from gasoline to synthetic rubber—powered tanks, planes, and ships. It stands as a fascinating artifact of wartime industrial propaganda, blending patriotism with the emerging medium of comics to communicate a corporate message.