Comic books in 'Fanzine/fandom'

November 29, 1985. DC Comics reveals 1986 plans - new Superman, titles, mini-series, graphic novels; part 2 of a complete Dalgoda story; an overview of Marvel's Star Comics line; a shopping list of upcoming comics; Casper takes 'Ghostbusters' to court; a history of Harvey's Ghostly Trio; 'Zeppelin' cover art disappears; plus ads, letters and more.

December 6, 1985. ElfQuest optioned for TV - may be on Saturday mornings on CBS in 1986; conclusion of Dalgoda serialization; Everett True's Scum Stoppers Textbook; updates on Chaykin, Howell, Willingham; plans for Demon, Grendel, and Mage; a talk with Golden Age artist Dick Sprang; a visit to Tony Isabella's Cosmic Comics; plus ads, letters and more.

December 20, 1985. Fantagraphics Books plans complete Milton Caniff 'Dickie Dare'; 'Axa' axed - SF strip is abruptly canceled; the world's oldest active cartoonist; an overview of Epic Comics; 'Myth Adventures' author makes tour; an update on Bruce Jones; new Captain Britain is a woman; behind the scenes of 'Law Is a Ass'; plus ads, letters and more.

January 10, 1986. Happy New Year! Denny O'Neil to take over 'Batman' and 'Detective Comics,' finishing 'Shadow' graphic novel for Marvel, to edit Alan Moore Batman graphic novel for DC; continuing your free 'Mazing Man story; a treasury of DC 'Ashcan' comic books; Golden Age artist Sam Gilman dies; Everett True solves the 'DC Challenge'; Dan Tyree looks back at 1985; how the French deal with comics continuity; plus ads, letters and more.

January 24, 1986. Lodestone expands to ten titles - includes 'Evangeline,' 'Next Man,' 'March Hare'; actors write mini-series for Marvel; Tom Tyler, the 'reel' Captain Marvel; retailer's lament: too many comics.

February 28, 1986. Heroes Against Hunger - line-up of writers, artists is revealed; Wolverine - one-shot comic will reprint his debut; new 'Who' companion - wholesome companion is picked to quiet critics of Doctor Who TV series; Letters - "Oh, So?" covers some basics and some new ground, including Mile High Comics, fandom's size, Marvel zombies, and double covers; Bill the Cat's Crisis - what happened to comic strips during the Crisis on Infinite Earths?; Reviews - lots of reviews, from DC's 1986 Calendar to Wonder Man; Look at the Law - a lawyer hates Cloak and Dagger #3...a lot; More News - Mage reprint, Continuity update, Moebius showing, Marvel's Steelgrip Starkey, Craig Hamilton portfolio and Storm story, Sirius super-team title, anthology comic to raise money, DNAgents plans.

March 14, 1986. Walt Simonson - he's leaving 'Thor,' but not Marvel; flood - collector's nightmare comes true as water ruins irreplaceable items; Patrick L. Price to edit 'Amazing Stories' magazine. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; From Behind the Cash Register; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; What, Where & When.

March 28, 1986. Quality Comics - new publisher plans line of nine comic books on newsstands for 1986; promo illustration by John Byrne for Legends mini-series; new Steve Ditko titles - Renegade drops 'Revolver' for series of mini-series; Marvel cancels two - 'Star Wars,' 'Doctor Who' to end. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; Funnies in the '40s; Oh, So?; Price Guide; Retailer Directory; Steelgrip Starkey; What, Where & When.

April 18, 1986. New Universe - Marvel backs concept with TV and print advertising campaigns; John Buscema to return to 'Fantastic Four'; DC puts brakes on new talent project. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Angel Love; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

May 16, 1986. DC to cancel three titles - sales could still save ' 'Mazing Man,' but 'Amethyst' and 'All-Star Squadron' to metamorphose; NCS Awards - Lynn Johnston is first woman to be 'Cartoonist of the Year'; 'Ms. Tree' - better paper and higher price; Quality to offer Judge Dredd graphic novel. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Birthdays; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; Freddy & Eddy; Off Panel; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; Viewsbreak; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

November 27, 1987. Aircel: more color, frequency - 'Elflord' offers special, 'Samurai' gets color; Mark Evanier - 'Crossfire' canceled with #26, 'Groo' joke smells up Marvel; 'Blood' sells out, other projects in the works. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Business World; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; SF/Fantasy World; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

February 5, 1988. Hero Comics sets its first crossover; NBM to publish 'Silent Invasion' as series of 4 graphic albums; Lum - fifth Eclipse/Viz manga is slapstick romantic comedy; 'Rolling Stone' and 'Spin' both interview Alan Moore. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Business World; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

March 4, 1988. Pioneer Comics offers 'Prince Valiant,' 'Mandrake,' 'Jungle Jim,' 'Secret Agent X-9,' and, later, 'Modesty Blaise.' Plus: Godzilla returns. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Business World; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

March 11, 1988. New editors named for 'X-Men,' 'G.I. Joe' - editorial changes mean story changes; '1st Amendment Wake' aids Friendly Frank's; Marvel's 'St. George'; Hero Comics announces book store distribution; ashcan 'Flaming Carrot' - distributors get 250-copy limited edition; 'Grendel' graphic novel to reprint first 12 issues; Feiffer and Drucker head San Diego Con guest list. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.50.

March 25, 1988. Knockabout Comics loses appeal on seizure; new format designed for 'Lum' ('Urusei Yatsura'); 'Retief' is dead, long live 'Retief' - Mad Dog Graphics cancels, replaces title. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Cosmic Trips; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Four-Color Comments; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

May 6, 1988. Duckula - The Duck of Darkness comes to Marvel. Plus: The Incal - Moebius saga covers 3 volumes. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

October 14, 1988. Aircel, Eternity merge - creates 5th largest company in direct-sales market; imprints, editorial direction remain unchanged. Plus: Piranha to publish in spring - 4 projects under contract, 8 more nearly ready. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; It's Bound to Happen; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

October 21, 1988. 'Silver Surfer' book has new coloring, art; 'Captain America' #350 - Commission unmasked, title character decided; The mighty Thor - the end of the gods war and beyond; Flaming Carrot garage sale - Bob Burden sells shirt off his back. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Cartoon Commentary; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Four-Color Comments; From Behind the Cash Register; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Original Super-Heroes; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

October 28, 1988. Roy Thomas - Goodbye, 'Infinity, Inc.' Hello, 'Helix.' Plus: R.I. home burglarized, $2000 in comics stolen. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

November 4, 1988. Airboy Diary - Ernie Colon draws origin of Valkyrie and fate of Flying Dutchman, while Adam and Andy Kubert draw final battle with Misery; comic strip artists fight against homelessness; DC tests computerized color - new system does not replace need for colorists. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Business World; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

November 11, 1988. Whatever happened to Mike W. Barr? 'MAZE Agency,' 'Doc Savage' and jigsaw puzzles. Plus: 'Comic Book Killer' contains real comic book as vital clue. And: Eternity Comics seeks artist for Western comic book. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

July 28, 1989. 'Batman' boffo box office; 'Roger Rabbit' to star in new graphic novel; Mark Martin's lunacy returns on page 20; Larry Todd injured in fire - underground comix artist created 'Dr. Atomic'; comics stolen in Indiana - Friendly Frank's outlet loses $10,000 worth; Friendly Frank's gets $15,000 damages - appeal of conviction continues, may be argued in autumn. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $2.25.

August 11, 1989. Old comics for $5 each? Classic Golden Age comics could be made available cheaply on microfiche. Plus: 'Batman' #442 features 'mysterious youngster'; Dallas Vignettes; preview of 'Eye of Mongombo'; Howard Chaykin - he's tired of comics but booked solid for 18 months; 'Batman' adaptation, more in print. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; Viewsbreak; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

October 20, 1989. 'Classics Illustrated' set for release in January; Poem Toons - New Comics Group to publish Vaughn Bode's final work; Marvel Masterworks - new books collect Hulk, Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men; DC Comics' offset titles to carry movie poster. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Hit Parade; Law Is a Ass; Retailer Directory; Showcase; 20 Nude Dancers 20; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

November 24, 1989. Cerebus 1990 - reprint books in direct market, bi-weekly reprints to continue with 25 issues of 'High Society.' Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; For Your Reference; Four-Color Comments; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

January 26, 1990. 4-issue Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters sequel is by Mike Grell and Michael Davis - 'Song of the Dragon' stars Shado, the female ninja; Disney Publications Editor-in-Chief Len Wein talks of Roger, Tracy, others; Planet of the Apes - series extended beyond original 4 issues; The Simpsons to be weekly TV series; 'Ernie,' a comic strip like none you've seen before. Cover price $2.25.

February 2, 1990. Steve Gerber announces She-Hulk plans; Capital City 1989 Awards; Moebius' Airtight Garage to be first U.S.-Soviet animated feature; Eternity to publish Hellrazor graphic novel; Joe Simon writes about Golden Age comic book legends. Cover price $2.25.

March 16, 1990. Bob Kane will sign copies of his autobiography 'Batman and Me' at Golden Apple store; 'Mandrake the Magician' movie in development - comic strip creator Lee Falk receives honors; comics targeted for TV. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

April 27, 1990. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles score big at box office - breaks all weekend records for an 'indie,' sequel planned; State of the Industry - 3rd Capital Sales Conference; 'Ghost Rider' sells out - 2nd edition follows; Frank Miller, Dave Gibbons, Geof Darrow projects coming this summer from Dark Horse; Panda Khan joins TMNT line with action figurine; First Publishing plans third 'Beauty and the Beast' graphic novel. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; 20 Nude Dancers 20; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

May 25, 1990. Harvey does 'New Kids on the Block' - licensed title is Harvey's first all-new project in years, and Harvey Rockomics plans other licensed music projects; 'Rocky Horror' comic book - Caliber adapts cult film to 3-issue monthly, with role-playing game to follow in autumn; Eclipse offers 'The Death of Antisocialman' too cheaply; Tony Isabella, Mike Gustovich together again on 'Justice Machine'; 'Flare' becomes part of joint publishing venture. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Cosmic Trips; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; Straw in a Hurricane; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

Issue 3 - 1982. Comic book fanzine. 8.5" x 11", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

One-Shot. by Don and Maggie Thompson. The history of comic fandom and related articles. Stiff cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations. Cover price $3.95.

April 1989. In this issue, A conversation with underground cartoonist Spain!, Jeff Wood reviews, 1988 Morty Awards, Steve Willis guest editiorial, Mary Fleener tells all about exquisite corpses!, FX Comic Strips and more. Newspaper, 11 1/2-in x 17-in, 32 Pages, B&W with Purple. Cover price $1.50.

June 1989. In this issue, John Bell talks about editing Canuck Comics, Jocular Jacques Boivin talks about Melody, Chester Brown gives the skinny on censorship, French-Canadian cartoonist Jackie Carriere, John MacLeod on Eclipse Comics, Colin Upton interview, FX Comic Strips and more. Newspaper, 11 1/2-in x 17-in Cover price $1.50.

December 1991. In this issue, news, reviews, editorials, FX Comic Strips and more. Newspaper, 11 1/2-in x 17-in, 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Winter 2001. Brothers Hernandez Tribute. Interviews with Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez. Saddle Stitched magazine, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Marshall McLuhan, Mort Walker, Charles Schulz, Dik Browne, and more. Browne cover.

Volume 11 # 9, a positive, working oral history of the past, present, and the future of THe COMICS! eight page fanzine published by Robin Snyder, Cover by Warren Sattler, Sunset Carson, Barnaby, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 11 #10, a positive, working oral history of the past, present, and the future of THe COMICS! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 11 # 9, a positive, working oral history of the past, present, and the future of THe COMICS! four page fanzine published by Robin Snyder, includes Robert Kanigher essay "The Man With the Midas Touch" about Mort Weisinger, reprint of ad for Superman No. 11 (July-August 1941 issue), B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 12 # 3, the original first-person history of THE COMICS! four page fanzine published by Robin Snyder, includes Irwin Hasen essay "The Goldbergs!" and Steve Ditko illustration for his forthcoming Spider-Man Mini-History essay series in The Comics! Cover price $3.00.

Volume 12 # 4, the original first-person history of THE COMICS! ten page fanzine published by Robin Snyder, includes letter from Jim Amash, excerpt from draft of "MYBIO: The Life of Matthew Hilt Murphy" by Matt Murphy, illustration by Steve Ditko for his forthcoming Spider-Man Mini-History essay series in The Comics! Cover price $3.00.

August 2001. The original first-person history of THE COMICS! Featuring an Evaluation of the 2001 Westchester Comic Con by Carol Newman, and Part 4 of The Works of Robert kanigher. Cover price $3.00.

Jan. 2004. The original first-person history of THE COMICS! Featuring The Works of Paul S. Newman Part 14. Stan Goldberg on San Diego Comic Con 2003. Letters from Shel Dorf, Nick Caputo plus news, obits and reviews. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 total pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

June 2004. The original first-person history of THE COMICS! Featuring The Works of Paul S. Newman Part 17 and The Works of Robert Kanigher Part 13 Cover price $3.00.