Comic Book Creator (2013) comic books 2014-2016

Edited by Jon B. Cooke. This issue gets rambunctiously rustic with rowdy Russ Heath in a wide-ranging, comprehensive interview with the superb comic book artist. From Atlas Comics to Annie Fanny, from the Haunted Tank to Warren horror, from man of Rock to son of Satan, we cover Russ's expansive career, complete with an essay on his extraordinary work by S.C. Ringgenberg, and a senses-shattering gallery of art. All that behind a gorgeous Kevin Nowlan cover! Also Mort Todd on working with Steve Ditko; a profile of alt cartoonist Dan Goldman; Part Two of our Mark Waid interview; Denys Cowan on his Django Unchained series; and Vic Bloom and The Secret Origin of Archie Andrews. Oh, and Hembeck, too! Be here for the phantasmagorical fourth ish! Cover price $8.95.

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Comic Book Creator #5 gets cooking with our 'All This, and Denis' Kitchen Sink, Too' number! We talk with the creator of many hats - cartoonist, publisher, author, CBLDF firebrand, and art agent (and world-renowned Nancy and Li'l Abner collector) - to discuss his friendships with Harvey Kurtzman, R. Crumb, Will Eisner, and many more; never mind his achievements as legendary underground comix publisher at Kitchen Sink Press. Plus: Bob Fingerman is slaving for his monthly Minimum Wage; Jorge Khoury on artist Frank Espinosa's latest triumph; Fred Hembeck recalls his Kitchen Sink contributions; Blake Bell traces the final, glorious years of Bill Everett and the man's exquisite final run on Sub-Mariner in a poignant, sober crescendo of life; separating the facts from myth regarding William Blake Everett; Part 2 of Michael Aushenker's interview with Denys Cowan on the man's years in cartoon animation and a triumphant return to comics; Prof. Carol L. Tilley discusses her findings of shoddy research and falsified evidence in Dr. Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent, the notorious book that almost took down the entire comic book industry; colorist supreme Tom Ziuko illuminates his hue-drenched life. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages.

NOTE: For #6 see Swampmen: Muck-Monsters of the Comics SC (2014 TwoMorrows) Cover price $8.95.

We have one word for you: WRIGHTSON, as we give Bernie the full CBC treatment with a career-spanning, in-depth interview talking with the artist phenom about his upbringing in Poe's Baltimore, early fanzine work, smash-hit with Swamp Thing, Warren masterworks, the heady days of 'The Studio,' mind-blowing Frankenstein illustrations, collaborations with Stephen King and, of course, his sensational designs for Hollywood movies - from Heavy Metal to Ghostbusters to The Mist! Expect, too, a superb gallery of artwork and unexpected extras celebrating this amazing artist! Continuing the horrorday spirit, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror with Bill Morrison, and interview Wolff and Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre's Batton Lash. Plus: CBC checks in with Planet of the Apes creative team (and real-life couple) artist Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko. Also: George Khoury on Designer Richard Bruning, and Fred Hembeck's brief shining moment of abject terror. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. NOTE: For #6 see Swampmen: Muck-Monsters of the Comics SC (2014 TwoMorrows) Cover price $8.95.

Comic Book Creator is double the fun with two main features - Michael Allred (iZombie) and Bob Burden (Mystery Men) -who share a surf-crazy jam cover featuring their respective creations, Madman and Flaming Carrot hanging ten! Keeping with wacky comic-book characters and their creators, Reid Fleming, the World's Toughest Mailman cartoonist David Boswell tells us what's happening up there comics-wise in the Great White North. Plus we feature part two of our interview with the late, great Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg, and the conclusion of Batton Lash's career-spanning interview which discusses his Supernatural Law series. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

Comic Book Creator #9 electrifies your summer with a sizzlin' Joe Staton and his energizin' art extravaganza! We talk with the cartoonist about his long, productive career in comics (with special emphasis on fan-favorite E-Man and Nova, who dominate our exclusive Staton cover!), from his days at Charlton, through working with the Big Two (and co-creating The Huntress in the process), up to his award-winning current stint as artist on the immortal Dick Tracy comic strip. We showcase the lost treasure The Gods of Mount Olympus, drawn by Joe, and feature Part One of our interview with the late Stan Goldberg. Plus: Katie Green - An interview with the Lighter Than My Shadow graphic novelist; Aushenkerology - A personal ode to Cowboy Henk and the great European comics; Incoming - The Therapeutic Value of "It" and Roy Thomas on Kull the Conqueror; The Good Stuff - George Khoury talks with artist Leila Leiz about living the dream; Hembeck's Dateline - Our Man Fred chats up longtime pal Joe Staton; John Workman's Mighty Aphrodite; The Comics Library - R.J. Arndt looks at Tintin and the Great Library Mystery. Cover by Joe Staton. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Comic Book Creator gives you a double-dose of amazing coverage as we feature a history of the short-lived but amazing Star Wars precursor, the Broadway science fiction epic Warp! Though the 1973 show lasted a mere two weeks on the Great White Way, the work of art director Neal Adams is unforgettable and, after all, it spawned a 1980s series at First Comics! We interview Neal, director Stuart Gordon (Reanimator), playwright Lenny Kleinfeld, stage manager David Gordon (Flying Frog), as well as those participates in the First Comics series! On the flipside, CBC is proud to feature an exhaustive interview with Peter Bagge (Hate!), from his work on Comical Funnies to editor of Weirdo magazine to his solo series Neat Stuff to the chronicles of Buddy Bradley, and beyond! Plus: Incoming - Missives touching upon the awesome work of the late Steve Gerber; The Good Stuff - George Khoury looks at some invincible, superior die-cast figures; Hembeck's Dateline - Our Man Fred remembers when, in the comic strip pages, Mary Perkins shared her stage with super-hero Captain Virtue; Man of Miracles - Cory Sedlmeier discusses the revival and restoration of perhaps the greatest super-hero saga of them all, Miracleman; The Big Red Cheese in 75 - As told to FCA's P.C. Hamerlinck, Captain Marvel reflects on this three-quarter century as the World's Mightiest Mortal; Comics in the Library - Rich Arndt takes a look at the Mystery of Rick Geary. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Comic Book Creator presents a long overdue celebration of the art and life of 'The Man Called Kane,' as we feature a retrospective on Gil Kane, one of the true comic book greats whose dynamic artistry had a huge impact on the super-hero genre. Co-creator of the modern-day Green Lantern and Atom, Kane was also an early progenitor of the graphic novel, a man dedicated to sharing the history of the form, and simply one of the finest artists and visionaries to ever work in comics. We gather remembrances and insight from friends and associates, assistants and aficionados, as well as collaborators and dedicated fans. Plus: Talking to those who loved and cherished the gentleman, we ask the family and friends of the late, lamented Herbert William Trimpe to share their memories of and affections for the legendary comic book creator. Also: Roy Thomas talks about faked alien invasions; Fred Hembeck talks about how the great comic book artist and celebrated raconteur Gilbert Eli Kane changed his life; a short interview with Paul Levitz, author of the new book Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Cover by Howard Cruse. Comic Book Creator answers the question, 'What makes Jack Kirby 'the King of Comics'?' as we examine the mid-life work of the greatest super-hero creator of all time, from the explosively cosmic developments in Fantastic Four and The Mighty Thor at Marvel in the mid-60s to the artist/writer's magnum opus, the 'Fourth World' saga of New Genesis versus Apokolips! Plus we'll reveal the real-life background drama that unfolded during that tumultuous era, all behind an astonishing cover by Steve 'The Dude' Rude featuring the Gods of New Genesis! Our main co-feature is an exhaustive, career-spanning interview with underground comix pioneer Howard Cruse, the extraordinary cartoonist and graphic novelist of the award-winning Stuck Rubber Baby. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

The illustrative greatness of Michael W. Kaluta is captured in a comprehensive interview with the artist, covering his early fans days; mastery of his signature character, The Shadow; development of Kaluta and Elaine Lee's Starstruck, work with his fellow legends from the Studio; and Michael's work as the quintessential Vertigo cover artist! Plus we feature an in-depth (and remarkably personal) talk with the amazing Ramona Fradon about her 65+ years in the comic book business, whether as artist on Aquaman, Metamorpho, Super-Friends, or Spongebob Squarepants! Plus: The Wacky Pack Men - Underground comix legend Jay Lynch, creator of Nard 'n Pat and a founder of Bijou Funnies, discusses his "day job" at Topps Chewing Gum Company, where he helped produce the unforgettable, hilarious and subversive Wacky Packages, along with stalwarts Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Len Brown, Norm Saunders, Bhob Stewart and the great Woody Gelman. Included in this pack o' parodiable pleasantness is an original illustration by Jay depicting the Topps Team. Also: Otto on the Outside - An excerpt from Bill Schelly's revised biography of Otto Binder detailing the most heartbreaking event in the renowned comics writer's life. And: Hembeck's Dateline - Our Man Fred accuses Michael W. Kaluta of deception! Plus: Comics in the Library - Rich Arndt proves good mythology comics are no myth. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.