Hogan's Alley (1994) comic books 2009-2011

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: Nearly two dozen artists, writers, voice actors, executives, producers, directors and more share their insights and reminiscences about SpongeBob SquarePants, from the initial pitch meeting up to the present. We also examine the Marvel-Disney merger and examine its implications for the industry and the art form. And: We talk to four cartoonists who are carrying on comic strips created by their fathers, and they discuss the advantages and drawbacks of working on legendary comic strips. Plus: Cartoonists' worst deadline jams; Jack Cole; Rocky & Bullwinkle; The Brownies; and the life and career of Jimmy Hatlo. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A career-spanning post-retirement interview with Cathy creator Cathy Guisewite, in which she talks about breaking into the boy's club of newspaper cartooning, creating a merchandising juggernaut, and opting to retire her strip at the peak of its popularity. We also deliver lots of happy happy joy joy with an extensive oral history of Ren & Stimpy, the groundbreaking cartoon. Plus: How cartoonists procrastinate; a history of gorillas in comic books; the graphic genius of Harry Haenigsen and Penny; when Peanuts broke the color barrier - Charles Schulz and Franklin; Popeye and Bluto; death in the comics; and Paul Conrad. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A look at the various, and largely unsuccessful, efforts to adapt Dick Tracy to animated form over the decades, with lots of never-reprinted Tracy art from the legendary UPA studio! The issue also examines the extensive influence of the immortal William Shakespeare on the equally immortal Krazy Kat, with many examples presented and annotated. Plus: Cartoonists' autobiographical elements; marriage and comic books; whatever happened to Robin Malone?; and a survey of post-Code horror comics. Cover price $6.95.