Gulf Comic Weekly

Gulf Comic Weekly was a short-lived promotional giveaway from the Gulf Oil Company, running just four issues in 1933. Produced entirely by writer-artist Stan Schendel, these comics were designed to entertain and engage motorists at Gulf service stations during the early days of the comic strip's transition into standalone periodicals. Though brief, the series stands as an early example of corporate-sponsored comics, offering a glimpse into how major brands experimented with the medium to reach a popular audience.