Reynolds Aluminum Presents Michael Recycle

In 1977, the Reynolds Metal Company launched a single-issue comic starring Michael Recycle, a costumed environmental hero who encouraged readers to reduce waste and recycle aluminum. This promotional comic blended superhero action with public service messaging, using a bright, accessible style to reach young audiences. Though brief, it stands as a unique artifact of corporate-sponsored comics from the late 1970s, reflecting early mainstream efforts to teach environmental responsibility through the medium.