Collector, The (1967 Bill G. Wilson) Fanzine comic books 1970-1985

Fanzine centered around comic books and comic book collecting. Created and Edited by Bill G. Wilson. Cover by William Black. 8 1/2" X 11". 20 pages. B&W.

Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #19 includes: cover art by John Fantucchio; a drawing of The Thing by Joe Sinnott; pin-ups by Gene Colan, R. Kline, Don Newton, and Jim Jones; a small drawing of Steve Rogers by Jim Steranko and Sinnott; The Effects of Violence via the Mass Media...on Children by Tom Christopher; Hyperman strip by Wilson; a piece on The Avenger by Dennis Beaulieu; Sinar Alone Chapter Two fiction by David Hanley; a letter from Bernie Bubnis; and back cover art by Steve Ditko. May, 1970. 24 pgs.

Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #20 includes: cover art by Don Newton; a page of autographs from the 1970 Comic Art Convention (including sketches by Joe Kubert and John Romita); a report on the aforementioned con; a center spread by R. Kline; a pin-up by Don Rosa; a profile of Frank Frazetta by Ralph Alfonso; and back cover art by John Fantucchio. 22 pgs. August, 1970.

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Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson.

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Wraparound cover by Dan Adkins. Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson.

Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson.

Articles on the 1971 Comic Art Convention in New York City, including James Warren's keynote speech, the Warren Awards, and various panel discussions featuring Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Harvey Kurtzman, Jim Steranko, and others. Also "Was Wertham Right After All" and fiction, "Sinar Alone" chapter 4 by David Hanley. Many convention photos, plus art by John Fantucchio, Don Rosa, Joe Sinnott, Bill Black, Doug Potter, Dave Stevens, and Dave Cockrum in color.Wraparound Superman cover by Don Newton/Dan Adkins. 8.5 x 11; black and white (one page color, plus color cover); 32 pages.

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Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #25 includes: wraparound cover art by William Black; inside cover art by Dave Cockrum; The Real Jack Kirby by David Fryxell and William Reynolds; Jack Kirby: All Father Man by Tom Fagan; a profile of fan artist Donald Wong; Green Horn strip; Funny Animals for a Funny Fanzine by Dwight Decker; Jim Jones art; Death: Thy Color Be Orange fiction by Tom Fagan (art by Martin L. Greim); and Alternatives for Conventions by Byron Preiss. 32 pgs. Jan, 1972.

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Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Cover price $1.00.

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Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #27 includes: wraparound cover art by R. Kline; a letter from Phil Seuling; A Look at the DC Burroughs Book Adaptations by Duffy Vohland; The Legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs by Bill Cantey (with art by John Fantucchio, Joe Sinnott, and Don Newton); An E.R.B. Epilogue-Catalogue of Reference and Related Items; Noman strip by Jim Pinkoski; Don Newton: A Portfolio of Western Illustrations; Rootwild Remembered by Jim Jones; Greenhorn strip by Alan Hanley; an interview with Gray Morrow; J Series strip by Steve Ditko; and Captain Marvel pin-up by C.C. Beck. 60 pgs. Winter, 1973. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Fall 1973. Comic stories by Don Rosa and Alan Hanley. Articles about Golden Age comics heroines, the legacy of Star Trek, and the Shadow. Don Newton western portfolio. 4 pages Star Trek illustrations by John Byrne. 1 page Adam Warlock art by Gil Kane. 1 page Batman art by Byrne. Covers by Ken Barr and Don Newton. Magazine format; black and white; 52 pages.

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Add to cart GD 2.0 $35.00 View scans Two center wraps coming loose at both staples. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Summer 1974. Final issue. Interview with Walter Koenig. Articles: Star Trek Revisited, Star Trek Animation, Captain Marvel and Company, "You Can't Be Stupid If You Don't Even Try" (by C.C. Beck), Kurt Schaffenberger interview, Captain Marvel serial from 1940, history of pulp fandom, and the Spirit. Comic stories by Steve Ditko ("Liberty or Death with Liberty Agent"; 4 pages) and Alan Hanley. Illustrations by John Byrne (2 pages), Steve Fabian, Joe Sinnott, and others. Magazine format; black and white; 96 pages.