Good Mark Medallion

The Good Mark Medallion was released by Fantomen/Fantomet publisher Semic in Sweden and Norway. 2 varying metal finishes were released, in Silver and Gold.

For more than 70 years, Semic Publications and ‘Bulls’ have been dedicated to producing, designing, and marketing a wide array of Phantom comics and collectibles through their Fan Club and various Northern European comic book publications, including Fantomen, Fantomet, and Musta Naamio. Bulls has exclusively held the license for producing Phantom merchandise in Sweden during this time.

There are 4 very distinct versions of the Good Mark Medallion/Pendant:

The 1st issue of the Good Mark Medallion/Pendant was initially produced in Sweden in 1976. This version was silver-colored and measured 1.2/16″ in diameter, featuring a ‘closed-back.’ It differed from the smaller 2nd release, a 15/16″ gold-colored medallion with an ‘open-back’ or ‘see-through’ design, which was introduced in 1982. The 1st issue Medallion did not bear any identification markings or copyright insignia.

The 2nd issue of Good Mark Medallions/Pendants, with a diameter of 15/16″ and 22″ chains, was manufactured in Sweden from 1982 to 1985. The initial 1982 version did not feature any identification markings.

The 3rd issue, a MUCH SMALLER Good Mark gold-colored medallions/pendants, measuring 0.75″ and featuring 20″ chains, was initially designed for the Norwegian & Danish markets. This pendant was first introduced in the Norwegian Fantomet Comic Book Issue #18 in 1982 and did not include any identification markings. Later, in 1985, the same pendant was reissued with a ‘©KFS/Bulls’ insignia stamped on the back for clear identification.

The 4th issue of Good Mark Medallion/Pendants, produced in Sweden from 1985 through the early 1990s, bore a ‘©KFS/Bulls’ insignia stamped on the back. This change likely stemmed from more stringent copyright regulations and the need for clear identification on the items.

Silver Color Good Mark Medallion – 1st Issue

The Silver Color Good Mark Medallion was issued first by Semic, seen in an advertised in Fantomen comic book number 2, 1976. The same advertisement was also published in Fantomen comic book numbers 7 and 9 in 1976. In 1977, we see the Medallion offered in Fantomen comic book numbers 9 and 10, with a minor text changes to the advertisement.

The Silver Color Good Mark Medallion was described in advertisements as being made of ‘silver-like hard metal’ and ‘silver-like cemented carbide’. The Medallion measures 1.2/16” with a closed-back, with no markings of identification nor copyright insignia found.

Below we see the first advertisement for the Silver Color Good Mark Medallion in Fantomen comic book number 2, 1976.

The Fantomen Shop advertisement translation can be seen below.

The second advertisement version for the Silver Color Good Mark Medallion is found in Fantomen comic book number 9, 1977. The advertisement with it’s translation can be seen below.

Gold Color Good Mark Medallion – 2nd Issue

The Gold Color Good Mark Medallion was first issued by Semic in Sweden in 1982.

This Gold Color Good Mark Medallions has an open-back and measured 15/16” in diameter, produced from 1982 thru till 1985 and bore no markings of identification.

Gold Color Good Mark Medallion – 3rd Issue

The Gold Color Good Mark Medallion was first issued by Semic in Norway in 1982.

This Gold Color Good Mark Medallions has an open-back and measured 0.75″ in diameter, produced from 1982 thru till early 1990s. Initially released without copyright markings, the same pendant was reissued in 1985 with a ‘©KFS/Bulls’ insignia stamped on the back for clear identification.

Although produced in Sweden, this Norwegian Fantomet comic book number 18, published in 1982 advertises the Gold Color Good Mark Medallion.

Gold Color Good Mark Medallion – 4th Issue

The Gold Color Good Mark Medallion was first issued by Semic in Sweden in 1986.

This Gold Color Good Mark Medallions has an open-back and measured 15/16” in diameter, produced from 1986 thru till early 1990s and were stamped on the back with a ‘©KFS/Bulls’ insignia as can be seen below.

Below we see the size difference between the Gold Color Good Mark Medallion versions released in both Sweden and Norway, with the Swedish version larger then it’s Norwegian counterpart.