Amazing Heroes (1981) comic books
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Issue #101
Published Aug 1986 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: The New Universe is discussed by Jim Shooter, Michael Higgins, Archie Goodwin, Mark Gruenwald, Bob Harras; interview with Peter David on Merc; Rip in Time - dinosaurs, Richard Corben, Bruce Jones; ten best Golden Age revivals. Plus: Editorial; 2 Pg. Spread - buzzwords, mini-reviews; Newsline; Silly Cover; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review - Elektra, Legends, Batman, Avengers, The Spiral Path, Flesh & Bones; Amazing Readers - Dan Mishkin, more. Star Brand cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Williamson. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #103
Published Sep 1986 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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From Journey to Jonny Quest and back again - an extensive interview with William Messner-Loebs. Plus: a history of the Creeper; Micra preview; Bob Burden narrowly escapes flaming death in Chicago. Cover by William Messner-Loebs. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #104
Published Oct 1986 by Fantagraphics.$4.80
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In this special science fiction issue: Dynamo Joe preview; profile by Michael Eury of David Michelinie (Iron Man); Hero History of Green Lantern - Part 1; ten best comics sf stories. Plus: Editorial; Perspective; 2 Pg. Spread; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Firstlook - Nightwolf; Comics in Review - examining comics crossovers, more; Amazing Readers. Dynamo Joe cover by Doug Rice. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #105
Published Oct 1986 by Fantagraphics.$4.80
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In this issue: Interview with Mark Evanier (Groo, Crossfire, DNAgents); Bill Everett - a look at the life of the creator of the Sub-Mariner; Hero History of Green Lantern - Part 2; ten super-hero death stories. Plus: Editorial; 2 Pg. Spread - Top 20, readers' survey results, more; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review - Ginger Fox, Robotech: The Graphic Novel, more; Amazing Readers - critics. Crossfire/Rainbow cover by Dan Spiegle. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #106
Published Nov 1986 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
In this issue: Preview of the new Wonder Woman series, featuring a George Perez interview; Heroine History of Wonder Woman; a look at Wonder Woman's television history; sixties love interests in the eighties; Wild Cards - book preview illustrated by Timothy Truman. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - can comics ever leave the cultural ghetto?; 2 Pg. Spread - return of Jim Korkis' Potpourri; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Amazing Readers - talk about Batman. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #108
Published Dec 1986 by Fantagraphics.$4.49
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Article on The Question featuring interviews with editor Mike Gold, writer Denny O'Neil and penciller Denys Cowan; article on Captain Atom featuring an interview with writer Cary Bates; interview with Karl Kesel on his inking work; Gerard Jones reviews Superman #1, Adventures Of Superman #424 and Action Comics #584. Cover features the Question and Captain Atom by Cowan, Rick Magyar, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Ed Hannigan and Tom Ziuko. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #109
Published Jan 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: Interview with Scott McCloud on Zot! and Destroy!!; A Bright Future for Elite - new comics company from the wilds of Texas; what about the characters DC missed in Who's Who?; Who's Who in Who's Who - artist checklist. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - Superman, little kids, and comic books; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review - revisionist super-hero titles, from Star Brand to Watchmen; Doc's Bookshelf - the origins of fandom; Amazing Readers; Information Center. Cover by Scott McCloud. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #110
Published Feb 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.49
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In this issue: Mary Jo Duffy and Kerry Gammill discuss Fallen Angels, the latest mutant book; Yin and Yang - analysis of the role of women in Jack Kirby's Fourth World; a look at Brother Voodoo. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - open letter to Jim Shooter; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Firstlook - new kind of funny-animal...Chuck Morris; Doc's Bookshelf - wrestling and comics; Comics in Review - funny comics; Amazing Readers; Information Center - origins of Pogo. Cover by Kerry Gammill. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #111
Published Feb 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.80
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In this issue: Interview with Ty Templeton on Stig's Inferno; History of the Secret Society of Super-Villains; Steve Ditko's philosophy examined; The Dark Knight History of the DC Universe. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - non-collectors need not read; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - good mouse art; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers - Kirby tribute, Swan controversy, more; Information Center - four-color questions; fan art piece drawn by Phil Hester. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #112
Published Mar 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: Article by Jan Strnad on Concrete and Paul Chadwick, and Concrete preview; Hero History of the Spectre, Part 1 - from Golden Age to Silver Age; a look at Arrow Comics; From Golden Age to Electronic Age - a new kind of hero from a classic cartoonist. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - how silly can you get?; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Firstlook - the new Usagi Yojimbo book; Doc's Bookshelf - 'hot' comics; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers. Cover painting by Paul Chadwick. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #113
Published Mar 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: History and future of Mike Gustovich's Justice Machine; Gardner Fox - tribute and interview; Hero History of the Spectre, Part 2 - gory Fleisher days to Moore ascension. Plus: Editorial; Perspective; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - space vikings; Comics in Review - 25 best comics of 1987; Amazing Readers - Shooter vs. Yronwode, Star Brand, more; Information Center - Marvel Value Stamps. Cover by Mike Gustovich. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #114
Published Apr 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.49
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In this issue: Mike Baron and Klaus Janson on The Punisher; E. Nelson Bridwell tribute - from MAD to Secret Six to Super Friends; interview with the Trollords trio. Plus: Perspective - JLA eulogy; Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review - Marvel revisited; Amazing Readers - Jerry Siegel writes in, Watchmen, more. Cover by Klaus Janson. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #116
Published May 1987 by Fantagraphics.$6.30
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In this issue: Ernie Colon interview on Matt Champion, Underworld, The Medusa Chain, more; Out of America - article on Justice League International & interview with Keith Giffen; ten best limited series. Plus: Editorial; Perspective; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Firstlook - new Mister X; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review - In Praise of Super-Hero Comics, Part 1; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Matt Champion cover painting by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #117
Published May 1987 by Fantagraphics.- Paper: Off white to white
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In this issue: A Horse of a Different Color - article on Dark Horse Comics & interview with Randy Stradley; Alpha Flight - why Marvel's Canadian super-team never worked; Captain EO - from 3-D movie to 3-D comic; David Michelinie on Spider-Man's impending marriage; 10 of a Kind - star-crossed super-heroes. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review - In Praise of Super-Hero Comics, Part 2; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Tom Yeates' interpretation of Michael Jackson from Eclipse Comics' adaptation of the Walt Disney Company movie Captain EO. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #118
Published Jun 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.30
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In this special manga issue: AH's manga specialist previews the three Eclipse titles; Lone Wolf and Cub creator teaches a new generation of cartoonists; history and appeal of Lone Wolf and Cub; Firstlook - Kamui the Ninja. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review - Japanese imports; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Kamui the Ninja cover painting by Sanpei Shirato. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #119
Published Jun 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.20
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In this issue: Max Allan Collins talks about Ms. Tree, Batman, Dick Tracy & Wild Dog; Superman's approach to time travel; Paradax! - preview of the hippest new British super-hero; Firstlook - Comico's Gumby Summer Fun Special; History of Dr. Druid; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review. Plus: Editorial; Perspective; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Wild Dog cover by Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #120
Published Jul 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: Interview with Mike Grell on Green Arrow, Jon Sable & Vietnam; guide to DC's confusing post-Crisis continuity. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Green Arrow cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #121
Published Jul 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.80
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In this issue: In-depth look at Kitchen Sink's Alien Fire - Eric Vincent and Anthony Smith interviewed; First Look - new permanent team on Jonny Quest of Marc Hempel, Mark Wheatley & Bill Loebs; Hero History of Metamorpho, the Element Man. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - Fortune's Friends, Buck Godot & Will Eisner; Comics in Review - Eddy Current, Espers, Shadow, Outcasts; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center - G.I. Caveboy, Insect Queen. Cover by Eric Vincent. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #122
Published Aug 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.60
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In this issue: From 4Winds - previewing new titles; Heroine/Villainess History of Rogue; 10 of a Kind - mortality and the Man of Steel. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - French Ice, Corto Maltese, more; Comics in Review - Gumby Summer Fun Special, Retief, more; Amazing Readers - Max Allan Collins, Bob Ingersoll, Robert Greenberger; Don Rosa's Information Center - The Big 'G,' Punisher, DC's Romance hosts; Prowler sketch by John K. Snyder III. Cover by Graham Nolan of Timothy Truman's Prowler. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #123
Published Aug 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.90
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In this issue: Interview with Frank Thorne, the artist behind Red Sonja, Ghita & Ribit; First Look - Charles Treadwell's Scratch; Joker history. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Perspective; Coming Distractions; Editor - Service Announcement; Doc's Bookshelf - Dr. Wertham; Comics in Review - The Last Round-Up, Part 1; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center - Mickey sans Donald; Conan drawing by Gary Kwapisz. Cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #124
Published Sep 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.80
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In this issue: Timeline Graphics - Blackthorne's 4-color universe; First Look - Henry Vogel's Dragon mini-series; wish fulfillment in comics. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions - August; Doc's Bookshelf - Dr. Wertham's return; Comics in Review - The Last Round-Up, Part 2; Amazing Readers; Everett True; Don Rosa's Information Center. Timeline Graphics cover by Dennis Francis features Jack Hunter, Genesis Lee of The Omni Men, XL, & Blaze of Omega Elite. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #125
Published Sep 1987 by Fantagraphics.$4.49
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In this issue: Interview with Frank Cirocco - Suburban High Life, Neomen, The Final Cycle, more; Marshal Law - previewing Epic's speculative fiction book from Pat Mills & Kevin O'Neill; Jon Sable TV preview - Mike Grell's character as a regular ABC series. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Video View; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; Everett True; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover painting by Frank Cirocco. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #126
Published Sep 1987 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Article on Millennium mini-series featuring interviews with editor Andy Helfer and writer Steve Englehart; interview with Charles Vess - discussion with the artist behind the new 'Warriors Three' in Marvel Fanfare; X of a Kind...Ten Naff Comics - ten real baddies. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Eddie Campbell's Bacchus; Doc's Bookshelf - The South with Lies Again; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones; Amazing Readers; Everett True; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover by Keith Wilson. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #127
Published Oct 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.20
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In this issue: Graphic novel ideas from Starblaze/Donning Company, from Robert Asprin to Classics; AAAARGH! overview/interview. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Champions #5; Video View - four-color film failures; Doc's Bookshelf - sympathy for Sonja; Comics in Review by Edd Vick; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover by Phil Foglio & Julie Anne Sczesny features Buck Godot (Buck Godot: Zap Gun for Hire), D'Mer (A Distant Soil), Liz Monroe (Fortune's Friends), Kevin Matchstick (Mage), Morgaine (Gate of Ivrel) & Mallory (Duncan and Mallory). Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #128
Published Nov 1987 by Fantagraphics.$3.20
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In this issue: Mike Baron speaks in a feature-length interview; interview with Last of the Viking Heroes creator/artist Mike Thibodeaux & publisher Richard French; analysis of myth in comics; interview with Harrier Comics publisher Martin Lock; Hero History of the Star Rovers. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Last of the Viking Heroes #5; Doc's Bookshelf - The Reich Strikes Back; Comics in Review by Ed Sample; It's Commentin' Time - first Sidney Mellon column; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Sonic Disruptors cover by Barry Crain & John Nyberg. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #129
Published Nov 1987 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this funny-animal issue: Steven A. Gallacci talks about combat strategy, airbrush technique & Albedo; Why a Duck? - three dozen funny-animal cartoonists explain how they wound up in this field; The Rowrbrazzle Portfolio - a handful of rising stars (and some established ones) in a unique apa; Freddy Milton talks about Carl Barks, 'Gnuff,' more; Hero History of Mighty Mouse; a look at the new Mighty Mouse cartoon series. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - Only a Poor Old Duck Man; Comics in Review; Video Views; It's Commentin' Time - funny-animals and comics connoisseurs; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover by Steven A. Gallacci. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #130
Published Dec 1987 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Preview of the Shadow Line Saga (Epic Comics' trio of interrelated titles), plus other looks ahead; Kent Williams talks about Blood: A Tale, viewers vs. readers, & letting art & artists flow freely; J.M. DeMatteis talks about Blood: A Tale, his neighbor Kent Williams, JLI, Forever People & future projects. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective; First Look - Evan Dorkin's Pirate Corps #3; Video View - Spidey spotlight; Doc's Bookshelf - Of Novels and Graphic Novels; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover painting by Kent Williams. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #131
Published Dec 1987 by Fantagraphics.$45.00
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In this issue: Todd McFarlane talks about working for DC & Marvel; a look at Comico's 5th Anniversary; Grudge Matches - recommended slug fests; Heroine History of The Cat (aka Tigra, The Were Woman, Patsy Walker). Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - Suppose They Gave a Witch Hunt and Nobody Came?; Comics in Review - the new Wonder Woman, Batman: Son of the Demon; It's Commentin' Time - Sidney Mellon digs his mailbag; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Grendel & Space Ghost by Bernie Mireault & Steve Rude. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #132
Published Jan 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Interview with Howard Chaykin on American Flagg!, Blackhawk, The Shadow, more; Hero History of Blackhawk; a look at the Harvey Thriller Series of super-heroes. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Airboy Meets The Prowler; Doc's Bookshelf - We're Off to Read a Bookshelf; Comics in Review; Video View - Masters of the Comic Book Art; Amazing Readers. Cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #133
Published Jan 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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January 15, 1988. Amazing Heroes Preview Special - 1988 Edition. Featuring comments from Mark Verheiden (Aliens, The American), Mike Baron (Badger, Sonic Disruptors), Chris Warner (Black Cross), Dave Sim (Cerebus the Aardvark), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Mark Evanier (Crossfire, Groo the Wanderer), Joshua Quagmire (Cutey Bunny), Stuart Kerr (Deadworld), Daniel Chichester (Doctor Zero), John Ostrander (Firestorm, Manhunter, Suicide Squad), Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot Comics & Stories), William Messner-Loebs (Flash, Jonny Quest), J.M. DeMatteis (Forever People, Martian Manhunter), Matt Wagner (Grendel), Chuck Austen (Hero Sandwich), David Michelinie (Iron Man), Keith Giffen (Justice League International), Bo Hampton (The Lost Planet), Brad W. Foster (Mechthings), Alan Moore (Miracleman), Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster), George Perez (Wonder Woman, New Teen Titans), Denny O'Neil (The Question), Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing), Scott McCloud (Zot!) and more. Mr. Monster/Concrete cover by Michael T. Gilbert and Paul Chadwick. Cover price $5.50. Cover price $5.50.
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Issue #134
Published Feb 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
In this issue: Article on Excalibur featuring an interview with Chris Claremont; Kitsch, Camp, Punk & Funk - evaluation of four major art trends in comics; why some comic characters age and others don't. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Video View - Superman IV; Doc's Bookshelf - A Gaggle of Graphic Novels, Part 1; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Excalibur's Phoenix, Meggan, Captain Britain, Widget, Shadowcat & Nightcrawler by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #135
Published Feb 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Interview with Marv Wolfman; George Perez speaks, plus updated Perez art checklist. Also: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective - Comic Book Indices; First Look - R.O.B.O.T. Battalion 2050; It's Commentin' Time - Sidney Mellon remembers '87 & his all-time top 10; Doc's Bookshelf - A Miscarriage of Justice; Comics in Review - Excalibur, Champions, Tales from the Heart, more; Amazing Readers. Cover by George Perez features some of the characters created or written by Marv Wolfman: Raven, Harbinger, Vigilante, Baron Winters, Cyborg, Nightwing, Starfire, Broot, Changeling, Wonder Girl, Jericho, Azrael, Superman, Harpis, Black Cat, Nova, Skull, Sable & Dracula. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #136
Published Mar 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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Interview with Kirk Alyn; article on Superman in TV & film featuring interviews with Noel Neill, Phyllis Coates, Robert Shayne, Jack Larson, Marc McClure, Helen Slater Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #137
Published Mar 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this spotlight on Flash Gordon: DC's new Flash Gordon - interviews with writer/artist Dan Jurgens & editor Mike Gold; interview with Dan Barry - piloting the Flash Gordon strip since 1951; Al Williamson - rare Flash Gordon art & some personal reminiscences; editor Dave Shreiner talks about Kitchen Sink reprinting Flash Gordon; Flash Portfolio - Gray Morrow, Howard Cruse, Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez, more; Steve Holland interview; chat with Brick Bradford writer/artist Paul Norris; interview with Buster Crabbe. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Video View - Flash Gordon...serial, feature & cartoon; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers. Cover by Sandy Plunkett. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #140
Published May 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Preview of Marvel Comics Presents, with quotes from Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, more; The Light and Darkness War - Tom Veitch & Cam Kennedy's vision of the afterlife; Superman Framed - Clark Kent & his alter ego fly into art galleries; can the bookshelf format make or break a book? Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective; Video View - Tinseltown Tidbits; Don Rosa's Information Center - Manning & Magnus; Doc's Bookshelf - Taking Care of UFOs; Comics in Review - The Killing Joke re-told; Comics in Review II - JLI, Strikeforce: Morituri, more; Amazing Readers. Cover features Wolverine, Shang-Chi & Man-Thing by Tom Grindberg. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #141
Published May 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: How one woman changed the face of comics by slapping it; Special Perspective by Mindy Newell - the writer of American Flagg! & The New Wave wonders why we're here; Colleen Doran - artist/writer of A Distant Soil courageously speaks out against discrimination, harassment, & for the return to romance; profiles of Karen Berger, Angela Bocage, Lee Binswanger, Barb Collins, Lela Dowling, Jo Duffy, Ramona Fradon, Carol Kalish, Krystine Kryttre, Deni Loubert, Cynthia Martin, Christy Marx, Nadine Messner-Loebs, Ann Nocenti, Trina Robbins, Diana Schutz, Monica Sharp, Cara Sherman-Tereno, Louise Simonson, Carrie Spiegle, Dann Thomas, Mary Wilshire, Rebecka Wright, Sharon Wright & Cat Yronwode; are graphic novels the answer to getting more women into comics?; how are women treated in comics specialty stores? Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; It's Commentin' Time - None Dare Call It Conspiracy!; Comics in Review - Speedball, Wolfpack & The Killing Joke; Amazing Readers. Cover by Colleen Doran and Marie Severin (colors). Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #142
Published Jun 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Eclipse's 10th Anniversary - Cat Yronwode & Dean Mullaney interview; Fred Burke on editing Eclipse's crossover series, Total Eclipse; interview with Timothy Truman (4Winds Productions, Scout, Prowler); Noel Neill, Jack Larson, Phyllis Coates, Marc McClure, Helen Slater & Robert Shayne wish Superman a happy 50th. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - the origin of Speedball by Steve Ditko & Roger Stern; Doc's Bookshelf - When Strikes the Senate, or who really killed comics?; Don Rosa's Information Center; Video Views - the Superman TV Special; Comics in Review - Shadowline Saga, Flaming Carrot, Manhunter, Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., more; Amazing Readers. Cover by Bo Hampton. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #143
Published Jun 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
In this issue: The Chuck Austen interviews Scott Saavedra interviews Chuck Austen interview; article on gays in comics (part 1), featuring interviews with John Ostrander, Timothy Truman, Mike Grell, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Howard Cruse, Cat Yronwode, Don McGregor, Bill Mantlo, Tom DeFalco, Chris Claremont, Mark Evanier, Max Allan Collins, Mike Baron & Chuck Dixon; ten of Superman's most ridiculous issues. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; First Look - a story from So Far So Good; First Look - Bad Company by Milligan, Ewins & McCarthy; Doc's Bookshelf - When Strikes the Senate II; It's Commentin' Time - For Together We Must Triumph; Amazing Readers. Cover by Chuck Austen & Scott Saavedra features Hero Sandwich's Allison, Richard, Melanie & Rachel, with help from Rez & Dr. Radium. Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #144
Published Jul 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Interview with Matt Howarth (Savage Henry, Those Annoying Post Brothers, Keif Llama, Xeno-Tech); article on gays in comics (part 2), featuring interviews with John Ostrander, Timothy Truman, Mike Grell, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Keith Giffen, Steve Englehart, Andy Helfer, Mike Carlin, Fred Burke, Howard Cruse, Cat Yronwode, Mark Evanier & Chuck Dixon; Strip AIDS USA - Trina Robbins & Bill Sienkiewicz joined forces for this benefit book. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective - Matt Howarth: An Appreciation; First Look - Semper Fi #2 by Michael P. Palladino, Andy Kubert & John Severin; Doc's Bookshelf - Be True to Your School: Galaxy High School; Comics in Review - Jam, Love and Rockets, more; Amazing Readers. Cover by Matt Howarth. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #146
Published Aug 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
In this issue: Interview with Mark Gruenwald on Captain America; The Captain America Chronicles, Part 1 - Hero History; celebrity AIDS preview - benefit book; what Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster's hometown did to celebrate Superman's 50th. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Larry Hancock, John Van Bruggen & Michael Cherkas' Suburban Nightmares; Small Press Watch - Eleven Coolest Comics of '87; Video View - The Return of The Incredible Hulk; Doc's Bookshelf - writing realizations, Honeymooners #7; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #147
Published Aug 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
In this issue: Interview with Don Simpson on Megaton Man, Border Worlds, American Splendor & Wap!; The Captain America Chronicles, Part 2 - Hero History from the days of Englehart & Buscema to the present; writers who've written Superman - who was the best, who was the most fun, who do we want to forget? Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective; First Look - Hero Comics' Flare; Doc's Bookshelf - Metropolis to Smallville: Going Home Again; It's Commentin' Time - How the Mighty Shall Fall...a look at the Hulk/Thor team-up on TV...dreams of what might have been; Comics in Review - Starman, Delta Tenn, Roachmill, Suburban Nightmares; Amazing Readers. Cover by Don Simpson. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #148
Published Sep 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: The creators of Suburban Nightmares--Larry Hancock & Michael Cherkas--speak up; History of Lex Luthor - from war profiteer to super-scientist to kingpin; Crisis in Infinite Riverdales - if all of Archie's universes exist on one plane, will they be destroyed by the Anti-Hall-Monitor?; History of Black Widow - Natasha Romanov, one of Marvel's most memorable villainesses-turned-heroines. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf - Pros & Cons or When I Grow Up I Wanna Be an Amazing Heroes columnist; Video View; Comics in Review I - Hawk & Dove, Haywire, Keif Llama, Flare, Scout; Comics in Review II - Black Kiss, Plastic Man, The Tick, Scout; Amazing Readers. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #149
Published Sep 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: John Ostrander & Flint Henry discuss Grimjack; A Line of Champions: The Hero Comics File - excerpted from an interview with Dennis Mallonee; Ten of a Kind - the comic book treatment of religion and Christian ideology; 50 plots and 100 lines of comic dialogue we'd rather not see again. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - Grimjack by John Ostrander & Flint Henry; Comics in Review; It's Commentin' Time - And Men Shall Call Him...Pro; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover by Flint Henry. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #150
Published Oct 1988 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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In this issue: Wendy & Richard Pini celebrate ten years of ElfQuest; new animated Superman - Marv Wolfman & Gil Kane are among those bringing the Man of Steel to the screen; Hero History of Plastic Man. Plus: Perspective - John Byrne's Superman breaks the Fifth Commandment; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Cartoon Corner - animation on video cassette; Doc's Bookshelf - Mai, the Psychic Girl, more; Video Views - Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Show, Who Framed Roger Rabbit; Cover Gallery - covers of comic books with comic books on the cover, from Don Rosa's collection; Comics in Review - Rocketeer, Silver Surfer, Semper Fi', more; Amazing Readers. Cover by Wendy Pini. Cover price $2.95.
