Femzine (1981) comic books

Cover by Willie Blyberg and Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black, Bob Greene, T. Casey Brennan. Art by Terry Austin, John Beatty, Bill Black, Will Blyberg, R.C. Harvey, Jeff Jones, Bob McLeod. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Good Girl art and Golden Age superheroes. This issue is noteworthy as the origin and first appearance of the Femforce, the first all-female super team, which later headlined their own long-running series. Gorgana renders all super-males powerless, so there is only one thing for Miss Victory to do: assemble Phantom Lady, Synn, Blonde Bomber, and Tara into the All-Girl Squad. (They changed the name later.) Also, a tribute to TV jungle queen Sheena, including an interview with actress Irish McCalla and a filmography of Irish McCalla's film career. The next issue did not appear for 22 years. Femme Force One: the All Girl Squad; Spygirl: Green Scaled Death; Phantom Lady: Hitler's Octopus of Crime. 7" x 8.5", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black. Art by Bill Black and Mike Frankovich Jr. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications) resumes after 22 years, still showcasing the lines emphasis on Good Girl art. An exotic dancer is transformed into a 70-foot-tall giantess by the sorceress Morgan LeFey, becoming the costumed crimefighter Fanny Phantom. The Blonde Bomber invades the castle stronghold of the evil villainess Sadana to free enslaved women, only to become trapped herself. Also, a photo tribute to screen actress Lois Hamilton. The Saga of Fanny Phantom; Femzine, a Historically Significant Publication; The Blonde Bomber. 8.5-in. x 7-in. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Paul Monsky. Art by Bill Black and Silvano Calligari. One of the first publications by AC Comics continues in the 21st century, showcasing the lines emphasis on Good Girl art. Its giantess vs. giantess when Fanny Phantom takes on Titanica and The Colossal Cossacks, with help from Yankee Girl and other guest stars. Also, mystic hero Nightveil finds herself at the mercy of an evil wizard. Where Giants Tromp; Nightveil. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Francesca Paolucci and Enrico Teodorani. Art by Antonio Conversano and Silvano Calligari. One of the first publications by AC Comics continues in the 21st century, showcasing the lines emphasis on Good Girl – or in this case, bad girl - art. This issue takes a darker turn, featuring tales with mature-readers content prepared by ACs sister studio, B-Brand Comix in Italy. Leather-clad, socialite hero Black Mistress returns to protect a woman from a violent attack; Western hero The Black Phantom protects the women of a tiny Mexican town from the cruel El Diablo; Rulah the Jungle Goddess battles Nazis and a female warlord. Whip of the Black Mistress; Black Phantom; Leather Blake Mistress of Kung Fu; Battle Amongst the Boulders; Bloodstained Fangs! 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Francesca Paolucci, Enrico Teodorani, Rick Burchett, and Bill Fugate. Art by Antonio Conversano and Silvano Calligari, Rick Burchett, MKD, Bill Fugate, Jason Waltrip, Eric Theriault, Pierpaolo Putignano, Clifford Neal, Roberto Elia and Bill Black. One of the first publications by AC Comics continues in the 21st century, showcasing the lines emphasis on Good Girl– or in this case, bad girl - art. This issue continues the series darker turn, featuring ten more tales with mature-readers content prepared by ACs sister studio, B-Brand Comix in Italy. Black Mistress protects a young couple from a murderous gang; Light-hearted cheesecake featuring masked crimefighter Blue Velvet and scantily clad gunslinger Djustine; Pamela of the Jungle takes on the Predator of the Deep and faces two other adventures. Final issue of the series. Law of the Black Mistress; The Case of the Chinese Waiter Torture!; The Blonde Game; El Lago Malditom; SFX; Predator of the Deep; Leather Blake Mistress of Kung Fu, Part 2; A Coffin in the Jungle! 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95.