Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) comic books 2015

Alter Ego #130 is an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) Christmas Fantasmagoria, starring the people who brought the original Captain Marvel & company to life: C.C. Beck, Otto Binder, Marc Swayze - and the Fawcett Family (presented by Paul C. Hamerlinck)! Plus: The Many Facets of Dan Barry - Alberto Becattini begins an in-depth study of a controversial comic book/comic strip artist; Seal of Approval: History of the Comics Code Chapter 6 - Amy Kiste Nyberg relates how the Code evolved, beginning in 1955; "I Want Kids To Grow Up Knowing Who Really Created Batman" - Marc Tyler Nobleman discusses his "children's book" about writer Bill Finger; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: Twice-Told Covers - Michael T. Gilbert demonstrates that if a cover's worth using once, it's worth using again; Comic Fandom Archive: "Was I First in Remembering Comic Books?" - Bill Schelly showcases the late Jim Harmon's reminiscences of his 1957 Peon column. Cover by Charles Clarence Beck, from Xmas Comics #2. Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

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Alter Ego #131 features an in-depth interview with Gerry Conway (star Marvel/DC writer in the early '70s), conducted by Richard Arndt - from House of Mystery and The Phantom Stranger to Daredevil, Black Widow, Thor, Fantastic Four, Werewolf by Night, The Inhumans, Kull the Conqueror, Sub-Mariner, Amazing Spider-Man - to the creation of The Punisher and the death of Gwen Stacy! Art by Romita, Colan, Kane, Ploog, Buscema, Morrow, Tuska, Adams, Sekowsky, the Severins, et al.! Plus: Dan Barry & Flash Gordon - Part II of Alberto Becattini's look at the life and career of a controversial comics talent; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt!: The Mystery of the Missing Comic! Part 1 - Michael T. Gilbert on Bob Powell's Man in Black Called Fate (among other things); Comic Fandom Archive: The 20-Cent Plague - Bill Schelly chats with Jiro Tomiyama, editor of a little-known January 1961 fanzine; FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) - P.C. Hamerlinck, Otto Binder, Brian Cremins...and Captain Marvel co-creator Bill Parker. Cover by Shane Foley and the Marvel all-star squad (Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Gray Morrow, John Buscema and Michael Ploog, plus inkers)! Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

A Special Crossover Extravaganza! Alter Ego celebrates 75 years of The Flash and Green Lantern (with Hawkman thrown in for good measure!) The era from 1940 to 1970, with Back Issue #80 picking it up from there! Vintage art by Infantino, Kane, Kubert, Elias, Lampert, Hibbard, Nodell, Hasen, Toth, Reinman, Sekowsky, and others! Plus: Golden Age JSA and Dr. Mid-Nite artist Arthur Peddy as known by stepson Dr. Michael Posner, in an interview by Richard Arndt! Also: Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: The Mystery of the Missing Comic (Part Two) - more by Michael T. Gilbert on Bob Powell's AWOL Man in Black issue; Comic Fandom Archive: Al Dellinges - "It's Been a Great Trip!" - Bill Schelly introduces the ultimate Kubert fan, recalling a lifetime of fan-publishing; Fawcett Collectors of America - P.C. Hamerlinck presents Elliot Maggin, John G. Pierce and Otto Binder. Cover reproduced from original art for All Star Comics (1940-1978) #49 by Arthur Peddy & Bernard Sachs -- or is it Irwin Hasen? We print...you decide! Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Alter Ego #133 spotlights Gentleman Jim Mooney, the guy who drew 'em all - Batman & Robin, Supergirl, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Tommy Tomorrow, Ghost Rider, Dial H for Hero, Kaanga, The Invaders, The Moth, Wildfire, Lash Lightning - and a whole host more! This issue features an incredible in-depth interview conducted by Dr. Jeff McLaughlin, never before published! Plus: Seal of Approval: History of the Comics Code Chapter 6 (cont'd) - from Dr. Amy Kiste Nyberg's groundbreaking study, it's the aging of the CCA; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt!: Wertham Attacks! - Michael T. Gilbert takes a look at Wertham and the Code, pro & con, as seen in the 1950's; Comic Fandom Archive: The RBCC Story - beginning Bill Schelly's multi-part study of the foremost comics adzine of the 1960's; FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) - P.C. Hamerlinck presents Fawcett/Captain Marvel's Otto Binder & "The Fawcett Invasion of France"! It's all behind a cover montage by Jim Mooney of his greatest DC hits! Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

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This issue celebrates Sol Brodsky - one of the most important and underrated artists in comics! He inked Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #3 and #4 and designed its logo; became Marvel's production manager during crucial years; and co-founded Skywald, then Marvel's British weeklies! Daughter Janna Parker talks about her father - and so do Stan Lee, Herb Trimpe, Stan Goldberg, David Anthony Kraft, Roy Thomas, John Romita and others! Learn about his work on Blue Beetle, Kid Colt Outlaw, Red Cross (his Holyoke creation!), Volton and Cracked Magazine! Plus: Seal of Approval: The History of the Comics Code - Continuing Dr. Amy Kiste Nyberg's 1998 book, with a look at the updating of the Code, 1971; Dan Barry & Flash Gordon, Part 3 - Continuing Alberto Becattini's study of a controversial comic art talent; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: Get a Clue - Michael T. Gilbert spotlights the weirdly humorous covers of Hillman's crime comics; Comic Fandom Archive: The Super Labors of Love - Bill Schelly's tribute to G.B. Love and RBCC, Part 2; Fawcett Collectors of America - P.C. Hamerlinck presents Otto Binder's final chapter, and Captain Marvel Jr. in France! Cover portrait by John Romita. Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Alter Ego #135 commemorates Len Wein in the late Silver Age! The award-winning, Eisner Hall of Fame writer/co-creator of Swamp Thing, Human Target and Wolverine - also scripter of Justice League of America, Batman, Superman, Teen Titans, Phantom Stranger, Korak, X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Star Trek, et al. - talks about his early days in comics at DC and Marvel! Art by Wrightson, Infantino, Trimpe, Dillon, Cardy, Aparo, Thorne, Mooney and others! Plus: Seal of Approval: The History of the Comics Code Chapter 6, Concluded - Our ongoing serialization of Dr. Amy Kiste Nyberg's 1998 study of comics censorship; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: Get a Clue Part 2 - Michael T. Gilbert examines more of the hilarious hoodlums on those Hillman crime covers; Comic Fandom Archive: Chatting with Jim Van Hise - Bill Schelly continues a multi-part tribute to G.B. Love and RBCC; Fawcett Collectors of America - P.C. Hamerlinck presents two unseen essays by Captain Marvel co-creator C.C. Beck. Cover by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson. Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

In Alter Ego #136, Roy Thomas talks to Jim Amash about celebrating his 50th year in comics - and especially about the '90s at Marvel! Get the end-of-century lowdown on Avengers West Coast, Dr. Strange, The Invaders, Fantastic Four Unlimited, Secret Defenders, Conan the Adventurer, Saga of the Sub-Mariner, and other Roy features. Art by Trimpe, Guice, Ryan, Ross, Buckler, Hoover, Kayanan, Buscema, Chan, Valentino, and others! Featuring: The Lee-Thomas-Smith Show - Stan Lee, Roy Thomas and Kevin Smith on 75 Years of Marvel...the book & the phenomenon; "I Felt I Belonged At Marvel" - Roy talks to Jim Amash about his life as a freelance comics writer, 1986-1999; Seal of Approval: The History of the Comics Code - Concluding Amy K. Nyberg's study of comics censorship; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: Kid Stuff - Michael T. Gilbert on Roy T.'s 75th birthday...and other "boy wonders"; Fawcett Collectors of America - P.C. Hamerlinck introduces fans and pros who congratulate Captain Marvel on his 75th. Cover caricature of Roy by Marie Severin, surrounded by some of Roy's finest characters! This bonus-size issue is edited by (who else?) Roy Thomas. 96-page Anniversary Issue, full color. Cover price $9.95.