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Good Willy on a Goodwill Donation Box, circa 1955.

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COMICS WITH PROBLEMS
issue #44

"THE WILL TO WIN"
1953 comic book for Goodwill Industries. Introduced "Good Willy" cartoon mascot, designed by Milton Caniff (who also drew this U.S. Army comic.) Comic distributed to employees of Goodwill and distributed at facilities.

Note: "Will to Win" is an extremely scarce comic. Likely 10-30 existing copies.

PROBLEM(s) DEALT WITH: Cartoon Mascots, Handicapped Individuals, Employment.

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YOUR LETTERS

Ethan
Comics with Problems No. 44  
THE WILL TO WIN (1953)  
http://www.ep.tc/problems/44  
 
1953 comic book for Goodwill Industries. Introduced "Good Willy" cartoon mascot.  
Problem(s) dealt with: Cartoon mascots, Handicapped individuals, Employment.

09/19/2011, 00:04:06

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Bobb Robberts
Another life issue solved by comic books.

09/19/2011, 09:29:18

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Paul from S.F.
you can put a disney face on anything, even a guy with a hook for a hand

09/20/2011, 12:47:10

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Colonel Ornery
More like Good WHEELY, am I right?  
(Sorry, I just had to.)  
 
I've been to Goodwills frequently, and I've never seen any handicapped employees, but I suppose they've changed.

09/24/2011, 00:29:11

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Jordan
Apparently they offer assistance to people with educational disadvantages, as well as those who lack job experience. Depending on the demographics of your area, as well as those who seek out the assistance, the employee spectrum could be different from the one depicted in the comic.

10/22/2011, 14:30:44

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Quijotesca
But I don't wanna lick my disabilities! They don't taste very good.

10/06/2011, 15:06:57

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