R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
In 1987, RJR resurrected the mascot for their Camel brand of cigarette, Joe Camel. Joe Camel, an anthropomorphic cartoon camel wearing sunglasses, was claimed to be a ploy to entice and interest the underaged in smoking. R.J. Reynolds maintained that Joe's "smooth character" was meant only to appeal to adult smokers.
Joe Coleman (painter)
In 1977, he self-published two mini-comix and produced a portfolio of ten graphite on paper drawings ("The Joe Coleman Portfolio") that with its depictions of outsiders, freak shows and both historical and present day tableau, showing life in all its raw, unfiltered, gory detail, set the tone, style and subject matter of his later work. His first professionally-published work appeared in issues of "Bizarre Sex" and "Dope Comix", two underground comics titles published by Kitchen Sink Press.