Comic Book Artist (1998 1st Series) comic books 2001-2003

Special double TOTH & TOTS issue, celebrating the brilliant career of the master of black-&-white comics art, ALEX TOTH! Behind a new Toth cover we feature an extensive interview, a comprehensive shop talk Q&A, exhaustive checklist, and tons of unseen and rare Toth art! The greatest living American comic book artist finally gets his due! Plus, on the flipside, we feature a special look at SHELDON MAYER and his delightful series SUGAR & SPIKE, featuring interviews with Mayers children (the inspiration for the long-running characters) and lots of unpublished S&S work! Its two legends, TOTH and MAYER, in CBA #11! Cover price $6.95.

In the follow-up to our best-selling examination of the early years of Charlton Comics, Comic Book Artist looks at the comics of the all-in-one Derby, Connecticut publisher from 1968-1991. Behind a new Joe Staton cover, there are extensive interviews with John Byrne, Mike Zeck, Joe Staton, Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, George Wildman, Warren Sattler, and more! There's also a tribute to the late Don Newton, and a new E-Man strip by his creators, Cuti and Staton, created exclusively for CBA! From horror to heroes, the Charlton Age of Comics lives again! Magazine, 116pg, b&w Cover price $6.95.

This issue: The Marvel Horror Show! CBA's terrifying 13th issue features a special focus on the superb creative team of Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, and John Costanza ? the "Drac Pack" ? who produced over 65 issues of Tomb of Dracula, perhaps the most consistently excellent 1970s comic series! Behind a new Colan cover, CBA present interviews with Gene, Marv, Tom, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Don Perlin, Pablo Marcos, Tony Isabella, Herb Trimpe, and others who contributed to Marvel's extensive horror line of that era, from Son of Satan to Ghost Rider, Man-Thing to Werewolf By Night, and more! Plus: a spotlight on those weird anthologies, Tower of Shadows and Chamber of Darkness! And the usual amazing array of unpublished art and oddities you've come to expect from CBA. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w Cover price $6.95.

This issue: Tower Comics: Years of Thunder! It's a celebration of the great 60s comics of Wally Wood and company, as we look at the short-lived but passionately remembered Tower Comics line! Behind a new Dan Adkins T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents cover homage to the late, great Wally Wood, CBA interviews Dan, Al Williamson, Len Brown, George Tuska, Larry Ivie, Russ Jones, Mike Esposito, and others on their tenures at Tower! Plus there's a look at the 1980s revival of the characters, a definitive Tower checklist, and discussion of the art of Tower's other fine contributors, including Woody, Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Gil Kane, Manny Stallman, Mike Sekowsky, Ogden Whitney, Chic Stone, and others! Added features include articles on Mighty Comics, C.C. Becks's Fatman, and more! Eisner Award-winning editor Jon B. Cooke keeps the lightning striking in July! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w. Cover price $6.95.

Dave Stevens interview - the man behind the Rocketeer on his life in the comics, the movies and the pin-ups; interviews with Jaime, Mario and Gilbert Hernandez; Matt Wagner - the creator of Mage and Grendel talks about a life of independence; Dean Motter - the writer/artist/designer on the man behind the City of Dreams, the City of Nightmares; Paul Rivoche discusses Mister X; Sandy Plunkett interview. Cover price $6.95.

Presenting the Atlas-Seaboard Comics story! "Phoenix!" "Planet of the Vampires!" "The Brute!" "The Destructor!" "Wulf!" It's an in-depth examination of those wonky Atlas-Seaboard comic books of the 1970s, where there's an answer to the question "Did former Marvel Comics publisher Martin Goodman create the short-lived company as an act of revenge against the House of Ideas?" Former editor-in-chief Jeff Rovin is interviewed, as well as many of the imprint's contributors, including Howard Chaykin, Sal Amendola, Larry Hama, Pat Broderick, and Ernie Colon (who gives a new cover)! Plus, all the rarely seen and unpublished artwork you expect from CBA, a complete Atlas-Seaboard checklist, and other surprises! And as a special bonus, hear from Gray Morrow about his work as editor/art director of the outstanding Red Circle comics line in the 1970s (Sorcery, Madhouse, Super Cops)! Join the Age of Atlas!! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Comic Book Artist #17 is our First Annual No-Theme Issue! Headlining this potpourri special is the art of Arthur Adams, featuring an in-depth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the Monkeyman artist's work! From his astonishing debut on Longshot in 1985 to his latest work for America's Best Comics, this superb artist's life and work is examined. Also, totally unrelated (and separate) heartfelt tributes to the late George Evans and George Roussos are featured, complete with interviews, photo galleries, and unpublished artwork! Plus, an interview with forgotten master Everett Raymond Kinstler, once one of comicdom's most highly regarded artists, who worked on numerous Classics Illustrated and Dell titles! All this, plus other surprises and delights await you in this gargantuan grab-bag ish! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Issue #18 features the cosmic heroes of the 1970s! Get intergalactic by taking a trip to the far-out mind-blowing realms of Captain Mar-vell and Adam Warlock courtesy of the Cosmic Code of Authority! Come get experienced by way of the in-depth interviews with Jim Starlin, Steve Engelhart, Steve Leialoha, Alan Weiss, and Al Milgrom! Plus, your eyes will explode with the tons of unseen and rare art! And don't forget, Valentine's Day is coming, so what better way to celebrate than by sending a love letter with CBA's special '60s Marvel Bullpen Tribute featuring the favorite Marvel staffers at the House of Ideas! Flo Steinberg, Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, Roy Thomas, and many other surprise guests share their Marvel Tales, al behind a brand-spankin' new Marie Severin cover! Hang loose, tune in and drop out, True Believer, and be there for the awesome, out- of-sight, 18th issue! Magazine, 8x11, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Issue #19 spotlights the hits and misses of Harvey Comics! If you think the comics company run by Alfred Harvey was all Wendy, Little Audrey, and Baby Huey, think again! Such comics luminaries as Jack Kirby, Steranko, Will Eisner, Al Williamson, Gil Kane, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and many other greats produced great work for the publisher! We examine their contributions in-depth with a special focus on Joe Simon's "Harvey Thriller" line with such wonky heroes as Jigsaw, Spyman, Tigerboy, Miracles Inc., Earthman, and Clawfang the Barbarian! We also celebrate the great work of Warren Kremer, Ernie Colón, Sid Jacobson, Fred Rhoades, and many more who toiled anonymously on the children's line ? Casper, Richie Rich, Sad Sack, and Hot Stuff! So, join us for a thoroughly entertaining retrospective of the poor big rich comics house in this nifty 19th issue! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Father's day comes early as CBA devotes its 20th issue to two separate celebrations of the families Kubert and Romita! One section features a joint interview with Marvel veteran and superb Spider-Man artist John Romita, Sr. and fan-favorite Thor/Hulk illustrator John Romita, Jr., as they discuss their combined 75 years of professional comic book experience! On the flipside, Joe, Adam and Andy Kubert share their histories and influences in a special roundtable conversation exclusive! Plus plenty of the surprises readers have come to expect from CBA, including unpublished and rarely seen artwork, and maybe a visit by the ladies Virginia and Muriel! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Father's day comes early as CBA devotes its 20th issue to two separate celebrations of the families Kubert and Romita! One section features a joint interview with Marvel veteran and superb Spider-Man artist John Romita, Sr. and fan-favorite Thor/Hulk illustrator John Romita, Jr., as they discuss their combined 75 years of professional comic book experience! On the flipside, Joe, Adam and Andy Kubert share their histories and influences in a special roundtable conversation exclusive! Plus plenty of the surprises readers have come to expect from CBA, including unpublished and rarely seen artwork, and maybe a visit by the ladies Virginia and Muriel! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w Cover price $6.95.

As CBA gets legal with its 21st-ish, they feature, at long last, the Adam Hughes art issue! Featuring a long, comprehensive interview discussing his entire career, the artist also opens his art vaults and shares his rarities in the huge CBA gallery section, featuring vast quantities of unpublished and in-progress work! Also includes the most detailed Hughes checklist ever compiled as well as a personal photo album. In addition, CBA inaugurates its "Day in a Life" feature, where readers get firsthand accounts of the daily routines ? not to mention trials and tribulations ?of the top comic book artists in the field today, this issue featuring Alex Ross (complete with plenty of Ross art)! On the flipside, CBA respectfully remembers the incredible life and career of one of Marvel's greatest artists, the late John Buscema, with testimonials from his friends and peers, art gallery section, and biographical essay. (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, 8x11, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This issue of CBA digs up the treasures of Gold Key Comics! Behind a beautiful, new Bruce Timm cover painting featuring the comic imprint's greatest hero, Magnus Robot Fighter, we feature interviews and examinations of not only Magnus creator and renowned Tarzan artist Russ Manning, but also Wally Wood and his Total War M.A.R.S. Patrol; the Tarzan of Jesse Marsh; the irrepressible creative team of artist Jesse Santos and writer Don Glut and their superlative '70s titles, Dagar and Dr. Spektor; Turok, Son of Stone's Alberto Giolitti and Paul S. Newman. Plus, Doctor Solar, Boris Karloff, The Twilight Zone, and lots more, including a look at the cartoon comics via a talk with writer Mark Evanier, and a definitive company history! Nobody does comprehensive company retrospectives like CBA ? don't miss it! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

From Hellboy and back! In this issue, its the magic of Mike Mignola with an exhaustive interview (with the talk ranging from his early Marvel days to current design work on the upcoming Hellboy movie), a huge gallery section (featuring lots of never-before-seen art), and a comprehensive checklist, all behind a new Mignola cover spotlighting his greatest creation, Hellboy! On the flip, Jill Thompson takes us from Sandman to Scary Godmother with a career-spanning conversation, plus tons of art and even a portfolio of the artist-as-model with studies of Jill by Alex Ross, Steve Rude, P. Craig Russell, and more! In addition, you get the dirt on versatile inker Tom Palmer in his studio and also have a talk with legendary science-fiction author Harlan Ellison on his various forays into comics! Magazine, 116pg, b&w $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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If you don't buy this magazine, we'll kill this gorilla! This issue celebrates the comics of the legendary '70s satirical mag, National Lampoon! Between a new Gahan Wilson cover (accompanying an interview with the macabre cartoonist) and a new Cheech Wizard back cover (by Vaughn Bodé's son, Mark), CBA takes a comprehensive look at the title's funnybook material, which featured hilarious contributions by such legends as Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Frank Springer, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Gray Morrow, Bernie Wrightson, Michael W. Kaluta, Nick Cardy, Ernie Colón, and many more! Brilliant NatLamp art director Michael Gross provides an insider's view, and CBA also chats with innumerable artists, writers, and editors, including: Bobby London, M.K. Brown, Shary Flenniken, Bruce McCall, Rick Meyerowitz, Sean Kelly, B.K. Taylor, Tony Hendra, and many more. Plus, special surprise features such as tributes to Michael O'Donoghue, Doug Kenney, and Vaughn Bodé; an exhaustive checklist of NatLamp comic book material; and a history that will blow your mind! Seventies' satire rules! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Learn the ABC's of Alan Moore's America's Best Comics in our December issue! Behind a new J.H. Williams III cover featuring Promethea and her mentor, the Wizard Moore, there's a massive, in-depth interview with the superb, award-winning writer, as well as talks with many of his ABC collaborators, including Chris Sprouse, J.H. Williams III, Gene Ha, Rick Veitch, Jim Baike, Kevin O'Neill, and even letterer Todd Klein and editor Scott Dunbier! On the flipside, we give the spotlight to Jack B. Quick's superb artist, Kevin Nowlan, with a new cover, extensive interview, and definitive checklist. The Great Moore speaks in December! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.