POP! GOES THE WEREWOLF

In the 1950's, the Kwong Yuen Hang Kee Factory based in Macau, China produced firecrackers with colorful and attractive labels. This one, measuring a large 6" x 10" features a werewolf image. That's the 1950's, folks. One wonders their inspiration for this art.

POP! GOES THE MOON MONSTER

Of all places for an image of the fabled "Moon Monster" comic book ad to show up... a firecracker label! The "supercharged" 1 1/2" "Monster" firecrackers are made in Macau, but also aimed for use in the U.S., as there is a DOT designation.

The Moon Monster itself is a colorful and crisp rendition. It makes one wonder where in the world the artist for this label ever came up with the idea.