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Rocket's Blast Special (1963) comic books

  • Issue #3
    Rocket's Blast Special (1963) 3
    • Staple rust.

    Rocket's Blast Special #6 (15 pgs.; ditto), with Dr. Mid-Nite cover art by Buddy Saunders. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. "The Story of All American Comics" written by Paul Gambaccini and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. Summer, 1964. 45-cent cover price. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #6
    Rocket's Blast Special (1963) 6
    • Staple rust.

    Rocket's Blast Special #6 (45 pgs.; ditto), with Quality Comics cover art by Raymond Miller. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the ‘60s thru the ‘80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. It features a lengthy article on the Quality Comics Group (Police Comics, National Comics, Smash Comics, etc.) by Raymond Miller and Dave Bibby. Edited by G.B. Love. Fall, 1965. 50-cent cover price. Circulation: 500. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #7
    Rocket's Blast Special (1963) 7
    • Staple rust.

    "The End of an Era" by William Parente looks at the demise of EC Comics. 8 pages; black and white; 8.5 x 11 in. John Fantucchio front cover; Buddy Saunders back cover. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #8
    Rocket's Blast Special (1963) 8
    Published 1968 (est.) by SFCA.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    No date; circa 1970. Captain Marvel special. 2-page retelling of the origin by Don Newton. Double-page centerspread by Robert Kline. Two pin-ups (Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind) by Newton. The text covers the history of the comic and its publication. Color wraparound cover by Newton. 16 b&w pages plus covers.