"Freezeman" Reference in a 1967 Batman Color Projector Ad. Early Mr. Freeze name variation/Typo? 1 1

[Bandelier]

Hi,

My first forum post.

I was going through a stack of assorted books I recently acquired. Came on a full page ad for a Batman Full Color Projector in a Hot Stuff Sizzlers #28 (March 10, 1967).

Does anybody know what's going on with the "Freezeman" reference after Penguin? Did some googling but not much info out there. I know Mr. Freeze's first appearance wasn't until Feb. 1959. Has anyone seen one of these projectors? Maybe it was an early name idea that slipped through the printing cracks? I know he was first called Mr. Zero in the books. Perhaps some obscure villian named "Freezeman" just before the fist app. of Mr. Freeze? Thanks for the help.

Edited January 5, 2021 by Kyle Lent

[pemart1966]

Could have been a case of the ad agency in charge:  not knowing his real name; a rapidly approaching deadline; and no time to get the right name from anyone. 

[Bandelier]

That would certainly make sense. Thanks!

[Jaylam]

What issue of Hot Stuff is that?

Looks like the Batman art from the 1960's Aurora model kit used in that ad.

[Bandelier]

Nice! Sure does. The full page ad is in Hot Stuff #28 (March 10, 1967).