Cereal Geek Animation of the Eighties SC (2007-2014 Busta Toons) comic books 2013-2015

Volume 9 - 1st printing. The first of eight brand new issues of cereal:geek tackles the subject of how Japanese animation influenced western animation during the eighties! Articles take an in-depth look at the designs of Studio Ox on The Transformers; how the cast of Battle of the Planets made a unique comeback in the mid-nineties; and an overall look at Mysterious Cities of Gold. Other shows covered include BraveStarr, Captain Future, Dungeons & Dragons, He-Man, MASK, Mighty Orbots, The Real Ghostbusters, and ThunderCats. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. The second of eight brand-new issues of cereal:geek continues the theme of how Japanese animation influenced western animation during the eighties! The two-part Japan-exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon is showcased, and the adult storytelling of Astro Boy is examined in-depth. Other shows covered include Dungeons & Dragons, Galaxy Rangers, He-Man, Inspector Gadget, Jem, MASK, Popeye, The Real Ghostbusters, Visionaries, and Voltron. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Issue #11 of Cereal:Geek once more examines comic books, and how they had an incredibly close relationship with the cartoons of the eighties. The comic book of G.I. Joe is compared to the cartoon in an in-depth article; the many Super Friends cartoons are showcased; Defenders of the Earth, Spider-Woman, Superman, and The New Fantastic Four also receive comic book-themed articles. Other shows covered include Flash Gordon, He-Man, Inspector Gadget, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Incredible Hulk, and The Real Ghostbusters. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Cereal:Geek #12 examines how certain cartoons of the '80s became merchandising giants. The sword and sorcery shows He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra Princess of Power, and ThunderCats are covered in an article that details their beginnings, their success, their demise, and their continuing legacy. Another article showcases (year by year) the Transformers toyline, covering its Japanese origins, and the numerous differences the toyline faced when released in Europe! Other shows covered include BraveStarr, Dogtanian, Dungeons & Dragons, Inspector Gadget, M.A.S.K., and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Issue #13 dares to peer behind the curtain and take a look at the conceptual/behind-the-scenes aspects of the cartoons of the '80s! The rarely-seen Masters of the Universe toyline commercial is detailed! A beautifully-illustrated He-Man storyboard test is showcased page by page in glorious detail! The introduction sequence of the Inspector Gadget pilot is covered, as well as the butchered Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles introduction sequence! Other shows covered include Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, M.A.S.K., She-Ra, Princess of Power, Transformers, ThunderCats, and Visionaries. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. We look at the conceptual/behind the scenes aspects of the cartoons of the eighties. The main article meticulously examines Filmation's pitch to Mattel (He-Man and the Masters of Space) based on the toy company's 1989 relaunch of He-Man. Another article showcases the Inspector Gadget pilot, and how the lead character was a far more competent character. Again, the edits made to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon are featured! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.