[3] Bazooka bubble gum was first marketed shortly after World War II in the U.S. by the Topps Company of Brooklyn, New York.

The bubble gum was packaged in a red, white, and blue color scheme and originally sold for 1 penny.

Beginning in 1953, Topps changed the packaging to include small comic strips with the gum, featuring the character "Bazooka Joe".

In addition to "Original", Topps eventually included the flavors "Strawberry Shake," "Cherry Berry," "Watermelon Whirl," and "Grape Rage."

One of the publicity slogans was "Chicle bazoka, siempre en la boca" (Bazooka gum, always in the mouth).