Ricky and Debbie in Sardineland

A lighthearted, single-issue promotional comic published in 1967 by the Maine Sardine Council, Ricky and Debbie in Sardineland introduces two young tourists exploring the whimsical, pun-filled world of the Maine sardine industry. Though only one issue was produced, it stands as a charming piece of regional advertising ephemera, blending mid-century comic art with boosterish local pride. The title is most associated with its unique origin as a government- and industry-funded giveaway rather than a traditional comic series.