Kirby Shoes Comics Featuring Kirby the Golden Bear "Mistaken Identity"

Western Publishing’s one-shot Kirby Shoes Comics Featuring Kirby the Golden Bear "Mistaken Identity" (1961) is a promotional giveaway comic starring the cheerful mascot of the Kirby shoe company. Published during the Silver Age of comics, this single issue follows the titular golden bear through a lighthearted mix-up, serving as a charming artifact of mid-century advertising and a snapshot of how retailers used comics to reach young readers.