History ComicBook / NotBrandEchh

* WorldOfPun: All of the characters have pun-based names based on their respective superheroes. Ironed Man, Knock Furious and the Agents of S.H.E.E.S.H, Gnatman and Rotten, Stuporman, Dr. Deranged, Ecchs Men, just to name a few.

* CurseCutShort: The title of "What The--?!" cuts off before the swear word can be blurred out.

* SelfParody: As the rest of this page can attest to, the comics are one huge spoof of Marvel's characters that just so happen to be published by Marvel themselves.

%% * CurseCutShort: The title of "What The--?!".

* OfficialParody

%% * {{Satire}}: Of Marvel's own franchises, in addition to other superhero comics.

%% * SelfParody: The comics also count as this.

* TheAdjectivalSuperhero: Marvel parodies their own use of the trope in this series, with names like The Inedible Bulk.

* ByThePowerOfGreyskull: [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]] In "Super-hero Daydreams". Each one-page strip had an ordinary person finding themselves in a situation, dangerous or mundane, where super-powers would be handy — such as being on the subway when the conductor fainted or in a queue at a cafeteria when a queue-jumper barges in and grabs the last serving of a particular dessert — or needed, as in the case of the guy about to be beaten up by a gang. In each case, the daydreamer imagines saying [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} "Sha-Marvey!"]] and being transformed into a super-hero and saving the day. Most such heroes are Marvel characters, though some are made-up Expys, e.g., "Wonderful Person".
%% * CaptainErsatz: In Issue #2, you get one guess as to who [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Gnatman and Rotten]] are a parody of.

* WorldOfPun: All of the characters have pun based names based on their respective superheroes. Ironed Man, Knock Furious and the Agents of S.H.E.E.S.H, Gnatman and Rotten, Stuporman, Dr. Deranged, Ecchs Men, just to name a few.

* TheBusCameBack: Issue 13 was published in 1969. Issue 14 was published [[ComicBook/MarvelLegacy in 2017!]] That's a 48 year break!

* CaptainErsatz: In Issue #2, you get one guess as to who [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Gnatman and Rotten]] are a parody of.
* CurseCutShort: The title of "What The--?!".

* UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks: "The Human Scorch Versus the Sunk-Mariner!" Is a parody of one of ComicBook/MarvelMysteryComics no. 9, with the ending pointing out how it's two heroes end up becoming dated and out of place next to superheroes of the 1960's, prompting them to retire.

* {{Satire}}: Of Marvel's own franchises, in addition to other superhero comics.

* SelfParody: The comics also count as this.

In November 2017, the 14th issue was released as part of ComicBook/MarvelLegacy.

!This series contains examples of:

* CaptainErsatz: In Issue #2, you get one guess as to who [[Franchise/{[Batman}} Gnatman and Rotten]] are a parody of.

''Not Brand Echh'' (1967-1969) is a 14-issue Creator/MarvelComics series, notably a self parodying satire of Marvels own superheroes, in addition to their many competitors.

''Not Brand Echh'' (1967-1969) is a 14 issue Creator/MarvelComics series, notably a self parodying satire of Marvels own superheroes, in addition to their many competitors.

In 1988, a 4 issue mini series that continued the series satire, "What The--?!" was released, and was popular enough to run an additional 22 issues from 1989 to 1993.

In November 2017, the 14th issue was released as part of MarvelLegacy

!Tropes:

''Not Brand Echh'' (1967-1969) is a 13 issue Creator/MarvelComics series, notably a self parodying satire of Marvels own superheroes, in addition to their many competitors.

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''Not Brand Echh'' (1967-1969) is a 13 issue MarvelComics series, notably a self parodying satire of Marvels own superheroes, in addition to their many competitors.

* ShoutOut: The stories are often loaded with references to pop culture of their day. "The Origin of Brucie Banter", for instance, references [[ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}} Charlie Brown]], Englebert Humperdink, Music/JeffersonAirplane, UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, Wernher Von Braun, [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Gyro Gearloose]], Creator/BrigitteBardot, [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel Simon & Garfunkel]], Literature/{{Macbeth}}, Magazine/{{Playboy}}, Mr. Clean, the Borsht Circuit, Yubiwaza martial arts comic ads, [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Scrooge Mcduck]], David Jannsen, Dear Tabby, Film/ByeByeBirdie, [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Shazam]], Creator/SeanConnery, Esquire, Series/TheTonightShow, and the Jolly Green Giant! ''What The--?!'' has its own share of references to late 80's/early 90's pop culture, including cameos of non-superhero comic characters like [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes Hobbes.]]

* ShoutOut: The stories are often loaded with references to pop culture of their day. "The Origin of Brucie Banter", for instance, references [[ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}} Charlie Brown]], Englebert Humperdink, Music/JeffersonAirplane, UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, Wernher Von Braun, [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Gyro Gearloose]], Brigitte Bardot, [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel Simon & Garfunkel]], Literature/{{Macbeth}}, Playboy, Mr. Clean, the Borsht Circuit, Yubiwaza martial arts comic ads, [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Scrooge Mcduck]], David Jannsen, Dear Tabby, Film/ByeByeBirdie, [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Shazam]], Creator/SeanConnery, Esquire, Series/TheTonightShow, and the Jolly Green Giant! ''What The--?!'' has its own share of references to late 80's/early 90's pop culture, including cameos of non-superhero comic characters like [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes Hobbes.]]

* ShoutOut: The stories are often loaded with references to pop culture of their day. "The Origin of Brucie Banter", for instance, references Charlie Brown, Englebert Humperdink, Jefferson Airplane, UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, Wernher Von Braun, Gyro Gearloose, Brigitte Bardot, Simon & Garfunkle, Macbeth, Playboy, Mr. Clean, the Borsht Circuit, Yubiwaza martial arts comic ads, Scrooge Mcduck, David Jannsen, Dear Tabby, ByeByeBirdie, Shazam, SeanConnery, Esquire, The Tonight Show, and the Jolly Green Giant! ''What The--?!'' has its own share of references to late 80's/early 90's pop culture, including cameos of non-superhero comic characters like [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes Hobbes.]]

* ShoutOut: The stories are often loaded with references to pop culture of their day. "The Origin of Brucie Banter", for instance, references Charlie Brown, Englebert Humperdink, Jefferson Airplane, UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, Wernher Von Braun, Gyro Gearloose, Brigitte Bardot, Simon & Garfunkle, Macbeth, Playboy, Mr. Clean, the Borsht Circuit, Yubiwaza martial arts comic ads, Scrooge Mcduck, David Jannsen, Dear Tabby, ByeByeBirdie, Shazam, SeanConnery, Esquire, The Tonight Show, and the Jolly Green Giant!

Marvel has announced that in June 2015, a complete collection of Not Brand Ecch is being released as part of the hardcover Marvel Masterworks series.

* ShoutOut: The stories are often loaded with references to pop culture of their day. "The Origin of Brucie Banter", for instance, references Charlie Brown, Englebert Humperdink, Jefferson Airplane, AlbertEinstein, Wernher Von Braun, Gyro Gearloose, Brigitte Bardot, Simon & Garfunkle, Macbeth, Playboy, Mr. Clean, the Borsht Circuit, Yubiwaza martial arts comic ads, Scrooge Mcduck, David Jannsen, Dear Tabby, ByeByeBirdie, Shazam, SeanConnery, Esquire, The Tonight Show, and the Jolly Green Giant!

* FollowTheLeader: Not Brand Ecch was obviously inspired by the original {{MAD}} Magazine.

* TheSilverAgeOfComicBooks

* UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks: "The Human Scorch Versus the Sunk-Mariner!" Is a parody of one of Marvel's late 1930's comic books, with the ending pointing out how it's two heroes end up becoming dated and out of place next to superheroes of the 1960's, prompting them to retire.

* TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks: "The Human Scorch Versus the Sunk-Mariner!" Is a parody of one of Marvel's late 1930's comic books, with the ending pointing out how it's two heroes end up becoming dated and out of place next to superheroes of the 1960's, prompting them to retire.

* WholePlotReference: "The Silver Burper" from issue 1 is a comical retelling of the Silver Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom in FantasticFour issues #57-60.