Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

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2014 Program Guide. Cover by Tony Moore. 20 pages, full color.

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Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Cover by Alex Raymond. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Issue 64 - January 29, 2003. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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Issue 65 - April 17, 2003. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W

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1977. San Diego Comic Con 1977 program book. Includes bios for Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, C.C. Beck, Robert A. Heinlein, Carl Barks, and Alfredo Alcala. Softcover, 7 - 1/8" x 10", 52 pages, B&W.

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1980. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., B&W.

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1984. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., B&W.

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1985. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., B&W.

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1986. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., B&W.

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1993. Featuring a look at the classic pulp hero Doc Savage including an art gallery. Plus, a look at 1963, an amazing year in comics. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. No Cover Price.

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1995 - Cover by Heavy Metal and National Lampoon artist Rick Geary. Articles: "Origin of a New Species" by R.C. Harvey, "Bad Boys" by R. Lavender, "Bill Woggon & Katy Keene" by Barb Rausch, "I Could Have Been a Teenage Comic Book Writer" by Joe Casey, "The Con" by Mike Baron, "Terry and the Brothers Hildebrandt" by Michael Uslan. Index of Artists: Roman Arambula, Paco Baca, Peter Paul Bautista, Al Bigley, Richard Bruning, Tim Burgard, Dave Burke, P.M. Butler, Alan Caldwell, Ernie Chan, William Clausen, Rick Cortes, RL Crabb, Jason Dube, John Duncan, Editorial Antea, Tommy Lee Edwards, Steve Firchow, Bill Fitts, Kelly Freas, Dave Garcia, Tony Gleeson, Rick Goldschmidt, Ellis Goodson, Al Gordon, Jim Groat, Gryphon, Paul Guinan, David Hahn, Jesse Hamm, Russ Heath, Cathy Hill, Adam Hughes, Llyn Hunter, Pat Kelley, Batton Lash, Peter Ledger, Eric Lee, Steve Leialoha, Mike Lovins, Pete McDonnell, Andy Mergenthaler, Russ Miller, Moebius, Sheldon Moldoff, Marc Nadel, Rafael Navarro, Floyd Norman, Armando Norte, Turtel Onli, Dan Panosian, Rick Parker, B Penatanda, Paul S. Power, Joshua Quagmire, Barb Rausch, Randy Reynaldo, Trina Robbins, Rafael Ruiz, Stan Sakai, Marty Salsman, Rick Schmitz, Dan Seneres, Alex Sheikman, Chris Smigliano, Mike Sosnowski, Steven Sphar, Sharon Sponcel, Bruce Timm, Mellissa Urhan, Daniel Veesenmeyer, Lynn Walker, Dire Wolf, Bill Wray, Tom Yeates, Phil Yeh, Scott D.S. Young. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., 124 pages, B&W.

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1996. Featuring a tribute to Galactus and the Silver Surfer. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W. No Cover Price. NOTE: Title changes: 1997-UP are located under Comic-Con International San Diego SC (1997-Present)

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2001. Bone Cover by Jeff Smith. Features biographies from all the artists that attended, Eisner award winners and nominees, original artwork, pics from the Con, sections celebrating Captain America and Carl Barks (the Disney Ducks), and much more! Softcover, 162 pages, B&W.

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2003. Features biographies from all the artists that attended, Eisner award winners and nominees, original artwork, pics from the Con, and much more! Softcover, B&W.

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2005. Spirit cover by Will Eisner. Features biographies from all the artists that attended, Eisner award winners and nominees, a section celebrating Will Eisner and the New Teen Titans, and more. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W.

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2017. This year's San Diego Comic-Con International Souvenir Book features Centennials for Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, Reed Crandall, Bill Everett, and Sheldon Mayer, as well as Celebrating 75 years of Carl Barks and John Stanley, 50 years of Batgirl and Captain Marvel, and 25 years of Batman The Animated Series and Image Comics. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 272 pages, B&W. No Cover Price.

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2018. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 272 pages, B&W. No Cover Price.

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1st printing. Written by Hy Bender. Cover by Dave McKean. Includes in-depth interviews with writer Neil Gaiman; commentary from dozens of artists involved with The Sandman over its historic run and story-by-story analysis of each issue of the award-winning series are just part of what can be found in The Sandman Companion. This is an insightful Vertigo hardcover that caps off the 10th-anniversary celebration of one of the most influential comic-book titles of all time! Written by acclaimed nonfiction author Hy Bender, The Sandman Companion brings together anecdotes, reflections, and critical commentary from a variety of sources to reexamine the entire run of The Sandman. Bender explores the groundbreaking blending of myth and historical fact that informed the series, with special attention paid to The Sandman #19, the award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" issue. Extensive interviews with The Sandman writer Neil Gaiman (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters) reveal the origins of the Endless and other familiar characters from the Dreaming, while discussions with an incredible roster of artists that includes Jill Thompson, Michael Zulli, P. Craig Russell, Charles Vess, and cover artist Dave McKean illuminate the visual elements that added so much to the popular series. Also included are comments from noted authors and celebrities including Alan Moore, Harlan Ellison, Peter Straub, and Samuel R. Delany; a 16-page color section including rare and previously unpublished illustrations; and excerpts from Gaiman's original proposal for the series. Hardcover, 304 pages, Mostly Text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 6, Issue 12 - December 1971. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. "Level 1: Initiation!" By Quenot Civiello. Magic or witchcraft concerns the techniques that allow a magician or wizard to act on his surroundings, by using invisible forces of the universe. So all good apprentice witches and wizards should learn to master these forces with much trial and practice. But complete works on these questions are rare and precious. In this one, you will find all you need to know to excel in the art of witchcraft: spells are explained, etymology, vocabulary, alchemy, the history of magic, best cures and enchantments, and even the recipes that are a must to master. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 138 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Written by David Michaelis. Based on six years of research, including exclusive interviews with the cartoonist's family and others who knew him well, Schultz and Peanuts brilliantly weaves Charles M. Schultz's story with the Peanuts cartoons that are so familiar to us, revealing how so much more of his life was embedded in the strip than we ever knew. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 656 pages, Text (with some B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $34.95.

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1st printing. Art and cover SCOTT MORSE. Award-winning storyteller Scott Morse's SCRAP METTLE is the culmination of every spare moment spent away from the creation of his graphic novels and his duties at Pixar. This book is the reservoir of the products of a mind that won't empty of its ideas. SCRAP METTLE, a gargantuan volume of both electrifying images and smaller, personal thoughts, is a must-have for any admirer of sketching and painting, and a sure favorite of any follower of the retro pop art scene. EISNER WINNER SCOTT MORSE GIVES YOU A PEEK INTO HIS PROCESS! Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee (1947) was published by Famous Enterprises Inc. Written by Stan Lee with illustrations by Ken Bald. This book was published after Stan Lee wrote an article for Writer's Digest on the same subject matter. Though not the first book of its kind, Secrets Behind the Comics was a wonderful source of material to help inspiring young writers and artists to break into the comic book industry and has been reprinted and updated several times. Features a profile on Syd Shores and his creation the Blonde Phantom. It also includes profiles on Mike Sekowsky, Basil Wolverton, Al Jaffee and Martin Goodman. One of the gems of this book is a detailed description of how Captain America was created. 100 pages, B&W, card-stock paper, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. The X-Men - a dark, dramatic chronicle of mutants endowed with superhuman powers - is one of the most popular franchises around. From Professor X to Wolverine, each character in this classified dossier receives an in-depth and dynamically illustrated profile complete with confidential histories, group affiliations, extraordinary abilities, friends and foes, and secrets unknown to mere humans. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Program guide for the 2018 Silicon Valley Comic Convention. 42 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10.25"

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1st printing. By Arlen Schumer. The first book dedicated to the Silver Age of comics (1956-1970) and the artists that defined it, author Arlen Schumer highlights the careers of eight acknowledged Hall of Fame artists who rendered definitive versions of the industry's great characters: Carmine Infantino, Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, and Joe Kubert, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, and Steve Ditko. Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Books of comic book related trivia questions from Silver Wolf. B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Edition - Limited to 250 Signed and Numbered Copies. Sketchbook by Simone Bianchi. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", 32 pages, B&W.

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Simpsons Beyond Forever! A Complete Guide to Our favorite Family ...Still Continued - 1st printing. Created by Matt Groening. Edited by Scott M. Gimple. A comprehensive look at characters, episodes, and secret jokers the audience may have missed from Seasons 11-12. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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Simpsons Beyond Forever! A Complete Guide to Our favorite Family ...Still Continued - 2nd and later printings. Created by Matt Groening. Edited by Scott M. Gimple. A comprehensive look at characters, episodes, and secret jokers the audience may have missed from Seasons 11-12. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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Comic Book Art Tips & Techniques. Marc Silvestri - the magic behind Top Cow. Plus: Digital Coloring, Seeing the Scene, Page Composition, Thoughts on Scripting, Behind the Panel. Cover price $5.95.

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Billy Tucci, the creator of Shi, stops by and discusses the creation of Shi, and why he decided to self-publish. Sketch Magazine has become one of the comic book industry's top trade magazines, offering creators a forum for creativity and inspiration. Sketch is also filled with informative articles, tips, and how-to's by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comics books, from writing, penciling and inking, to coloring and packaging. (Blue Line) Magazine, 56pg, FC Cover price $5.95.

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Brian Bendis is in the house! Brian shares with Sketch Magazine his know-how from self publishing to working on some of the hottest projects hitting the shelves this year ? Hell Spawn, Powers, Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. Sketch Magazine has become the comic book industries trade magazine, offering creators a forum for creativity and inspiration. Sketch is also filled with informational articles; tips; and how to's by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comic books from writing, penciling, and inking, to coloring and packaging. Cover price $5.95.

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Comic Book Art Tips & Techniques. Chuck Dixon - Bats, Knights and Babes. Plus: Better Designed Comics, Scripting, eComics, Logo Design, The Art of CCG Illustration. Cover price $5.95.

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Star Wars cover artist Dave Dorman is featured in an in-depth interview that shares Dave's story of success and how he tries to maintain it and keep it going. Dorman also gives us a sneak peak of his current project, Rail. In addition to the interview, Sketch supplies all of the "How To's..." and fills the niche of comic creation with columns on the comic industry such as inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promotion, packaging, and more. Written by some of the most respected professionals in the business. Sketch is a trade publication; the material included is not dated, thus each article offers fresh information that can be used over and over again. Cover price $5.95.

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It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's Ed McGuiness! The artist behind the Man of Steel starts things off with bang in this power-packed Kryptonite-free issue of Sketch, with a comprehensive interview on his contribution to the industry. From his extensive work on titles like Vampirella and Fighting American, to his position as the top artist on Superman; how has he done it? Ed discusses his clean style of illustrating and how he landed the largest and most famous superhero of all times. In addition to the interview, Sketch will supply all the "How To..." and fill the niche of comic book creation with columns on the comic industry such as inking, coloring, writing, pencilling, promoting, packaging etc. written by some of the most respectable professionals in the business. Sketch is the trade publication of the comic industry offering comic book creators a forum to swap tales and secrets. The material in Sketch is never dated, thus each article offers fresh information that can be used over and over again. Cover price $5.95.

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George Perez is renowned throughout the comic book industry for his sensational penciling skill and dynamic style. Sketch attempts to peek inside the innovative mind of Perez and analyze his incredible influence on the world of comics, spotlighting a comprehensive interview with this trend-setter, role-model, and pinnacle artisan of all team-titles. From his early years on Teen Titans to his revolutionary work on Crisis on Infinite Earths and beyond into his current anxiously anticipated epic Avengers / JLA crossover, you'll learn first-hand how he is capable of managing the multitude of characters in his projects and still keep his sanity in check. Additionally, Sketch supplies all the "How To..." and fills the niche of comic book creation featuring columns focusing on aspects of the comic industry as inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promoting, packaging, and more! Cover price $5.95.

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Comic Book Art Tips & Techniques. Adam & Andy Kubert - Ultimate X-Men to Wolverine: Origin. Plus: Gravity in Comics, Print on Demand, Digital Coloring - Cool Palettes, Animation 101. Cover art of "the boys" by Joe Kubert. Sketch is filled with informational articles, tips, and "how-to's" by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comics books from writing, penciling and inking to coloring and packaging. Bimonthly. (Blue Line) Magazine, FC Cover price $5.95.

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With artwork gracing the covers of the hot new G.I. Joe series, David Michael Beck has been a true American hero with his revolutionary presentation of some of pop culture's most fabled characters. Armed with his stylized realism, Beck has propelled to the front of the comic book world, bringing with him over 30 years of professional illustrating experience. David takes a break to sit down with Sketch and shares his feelings on his newly found status as a comic industry icon and discusses his career, influences, and his goal to remain on top of his skills and the times. As a bonus, Beck breaks down his latest cover piece, from concept to finish. In addition, Sketch will supply all the "How To's" and fill the niche of comic creation with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, writing, etc...Sketch Magazine ?? the comic industry's trade magazine! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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As the illustrator behind the Star Wars Episode II the comic, Jane Duursema, has taken this heavy responsibility head on with lightsaber blazing. Bringing to bear years of experience, Jane has carved out a place for herself among the legion of Star Wars fans. Escaping momentarily from her heavy work schedule and nonstop fanfare, Jane stops in with Sketch to discuss her contribution to continuing this epic story of galactic proportions and the thrill of having on of her own characters she designed appear in Star Wars Episode II. In addition, with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, scripting, etc., Sketch supplies all the "How To's" that both old and new comic creators will find informative and entertaining. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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With a bold style that makes him one of the most sought-after illustrators in the business, Ron Garney brings his artistic flair to bear in depicting one of comic's greatest super groups - the uncanny X-Men. Ron talks about how his years of experience and talent led to his joining the X-Men artist hall of fame, and his thoughts on his contributions to these and other wildly popular characters. Adding to the excitement, Sketch supplies its usual uncannily instructional columns on digital coloring, penciling, scripting, etc. - all the "how-to" both muties and non- mutants alike need to create their own comics, all explained in an eye-catching, informative, and attractive format. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Sketch turns 20 with a feature interview of the storytelling sensation J. Michael Straczynski. As creator of the television sci-fi epic Babylon 5, Straczynski has became a major figure behind some of the biggest titles in the comic industry. From Midnight Nation to Spider-Man and his newest Marvel project, Straczynski gives a fascinating look into his process of transforming an idea from scratch into an unstoppable juggernaut of epic storytelling. As always, Sketch satisfies with plentiful "how-to" instructionals from tried-and-true industry talent, packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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This issue pays homage to Michael Avon Oeming (Powers). As always, Sketch satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructionals from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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John Romita, Jr. has come out from under the shadow of his legendary father to create a legacy and legend all his own. His dynamic and powerful pencils have brought to life such characters as Iron Man, Daredevil, The Hulk and Spider-Man for Marvel comics. Sketch talks to JR, Jr. about his approach to storytelling and how to bring movement to a page. As always, Sketch is packed with "how-to" articles from the people who know, and gives you the penciling, inking, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become the next big thing in comics. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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The spotlight is on fan-favorite Ed McGuinness, the man who brings both the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight to life in Superman/Batman! As always, Sketch satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructionals from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Sketch continues its numerous "how-to" instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. This issue takes a look at Beau Smith, who has many new projects in works and has take time to passes along his secrets for staying busy in the comic book industry. Also in this issue a look at Eduardo Barreto and his latest work on Smith's Cobb series for IDW. (Blue Line Production) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PCSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.