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May 8, 1998. Who Killed Gwen Stacy? - after 25 years, a comic-book mystery revealed; Golden Age artists Alex Schomburg and Lee Elias pass away; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter proves once again that a picture is worth a thousand words; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - what does the future hold for Spider-Man?; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - Fred has his own theory as to who "caused" Gwen Stacy's death; Point of View by Mark Evanier - after years of being a fan of his work, Mark finally met Jim Davis...no, not that Jim Davis, the other one; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's been reading the paper and learned a secret about Peter Parker; reviews of Aliens vs. Predator: Eternal, Bridgman's Constructive Anatomy, JLA: World without Grown-Ups #1, Jungle Comics, Super Heroes Stamp Album, Team Superman Secret Files, Totally Horses #5, X-O Manowar #21. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Boxed In; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Marvel Shelf; Miep & Patches; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

May 15, 1998. It's 20 years later and they're still questing - an interview with ElfQuest's Wendy and Richard Pini; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter pens melodies for the Pinis; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - ElfQuest helped end Dan's bachelorhood; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark was stupefied at a revival of Li'l Abner; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony "helped" make ElfQuest an independent title. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.95.

Wonder Woman Special cover issue of the Comics Buyer's Guide #1279 May 22, 1998. Features include Ask Mr. Silver Age article featuring: Wonder Reprints A pop quiz on Wonder Woman Extra Credit: It's de plane! Cover price $2.95.

May 29, 1998. Barry Windsor-Smith - cool people want cool comics; Pittsburgh Con report; Nick Fury TV movie; to hack and back. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.95.

June 5, 1998. Let's get noir with NBM's Gustav, P.I. and DC's Jonny Double; CBG Fan Awards finalists; CBG first look - Alex Ross and Brent Anderson are designing the new line of Astro City action figures from Toy Vault; But I Digress by Peter David - imagine Seinfeld as a private detective; Heroes Con Preview by Shelton Drum; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark remembers his glory days as a film actor and producer; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's been having his ups and downs lately; reviews of Comics Revue, Dead Corps(e) #1, Hanged Man, Legends of the DC Universe #7, Modesty Blaise, Poor Arnold's Almanac, No Justice No Piece #2, Star Wars: A New Hope - Manga #1. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; CBG Price Guide; CBG Profile; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; Subscription Service; Top of the Trends; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $2.95. June 19, 1998. Who are the favorites of comics fandom? The 16th Annual Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards! Frenetic Fred Hembeck hosts the star-studded ceremonies presenting the awards you voted for exclusively inside this issue. Cover features George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Kingdom Come, Astro City and more. Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $2.95. June 26, 1998. Dilbert sells out! With an animated prime-time series and more merchandise than Mickey, how does this strip sensation stick to business? Maggie Thompson interviews Scott Adams. Plus: Garfield turns 20. Cover price $2.95.

July 3, 1998. More Than Mortal returns - a visit with creator Sharon Scott; Bill Black's various AC series; Insight Studios' Titanic Tales; Bob Fingerman's Minimum Wage; Comic-Con International: San Diego preview; But I Digress by Peter David - what is "the illusion of change"?; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - con tips; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - and now, a word from The Thing; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark has a friend who really hates knowing how a movie ends; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony mounts up for some Western reviews this week; reviews of Acme Novelty Library #11, Akiko on the Planet Smoo #1, Archie Americana: The Seventies, Desperadoes, Fantastic Four #8, Heroic Tales #8, The Kents, Poison Elves #35, Quest for Camelot #1, Scooby-Doo #12, Slap Leather!, Star Wars: Mara Jade #1. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Clipping Service; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Price Guide Updates; Comics Trader; Fandom Friendships; For Art's Sake; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; On Top of the Trends; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. More Than Mortal cover by Steve Firchow and Mark Prudeaux. Cover price $2.95.

July 10, 1998. Feature on Russ Cochran's upcoming reprint of EC's Valor; interview with EC artist Al Williamson; get the deep, dark on X-Files movie cards; South Park Shelf - multiple ways to save Kenny; Andy Capp creator Reg Smythe dies of cancer; But I Digress by Peter David - did you ever get the feeling you were being watched?; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - Dan has some story ideas for James Robinson; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - a visit with Uncle Sam and Mr. Natural; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark has some political humor; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony peruses the Sunday papers; reviews of The Dreaming Special #1, Martian Manhunter #0, More than Mortal: Sagas #1, Romantic Tails #1, The Travelers #0, Welcome...House of Mystery. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Miep & Patches; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Cover by Al Williamson. Cover price $2.95.

July 17, 1998. Jay & Silent Bob monkey around; Viz 'pulp' is grown-up manga; enter Tim Bradstreet's urban gothic world. Jay & Silent Bob cover by Duncan Fegredo. Cover price $2.95.

July 24, 1998. Superman for All Seasons - country Superman...city Superman; Oscar-winner Martin Landau reveals his comics past; an X-Men movie?; Fred Hembeck asks - do you remember Jerry Lane? Superman for All Seasons cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

July 31, 1998. CBG Seventies Summer. From Vampirella to re-Vampirella; special report from Heroes Con; revisit the early days of Elflord. Cover features Vampirella art by Frank Frazetta and Adam Hughes. Cover price $2.95.

August 14, 1998. Everybody's a critic - all-review issue, with more than 150 reviews of comics, videos and trade paperbacks from pros, retailers and readers; the making of Trilogy Tour II; Jim Shooter returns. Cover features covers of Superman for All Seasons, Jay & Silent Bob, Danger Girl and more. Cover price $2.95.

August 21, 1998. Gil Kane and Paul Dini - making comics history yesterday, today and tomorrow. Plus: Bargain Bin Bonanza - get pre-1980 comics for $10 or less! Green Lantern cover. Cover price $2.95.

August 28, 1998. Making the Blade film - interview with the film's producer, Peter Frankfurt; Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode guide and comics coverage; Dragon*Con roars into Atlanta, Sept. 3-6 - one of the South's biggest comics and gaming conventions has moved to bigger facilities; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has a special offer for his readers; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - Dan exposes his favorite vampire jokes to the light of day; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark works with some interesting people; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony delves into the Golden Age for this week's reviews. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Panel; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Photo Cover of Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff from the Blade film. Cover price $2.95.

September 4, 1998. Chaos is expanding its line to include two new mini-series featuring Cremator and Chastity and a third ongoing title devoted to Purgatori; Eisner Award winners; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has summertime memories; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - Fred spies with his little eye; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark learned more about Nick Cardy; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony cleans his files; reviews of Elvira #66, Gulliver's Travels, JLA/Titans #1, Shelter: Man in the Pointed Hat, Trilogy Tour II. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Time Twists; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Oh, So?; On Top of the Trends; Old Paper; Price Guide Updates; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

September 11, 1998. Celebrating Mort Walker's 75th birthday; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has found the generation gap in comics; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark met Clive Perfect; Rants & Raves by R.C. Harvey - Pogo celebrates twin anniversaries, and neither falls on Friday the 13th; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony can't get away from comics, even on vacation; reviews of Archie's Christmas Stocking #6, Castle Waiting, Cereal Boxes & Prizes, Colonia #1, Comic Book Heaven, Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys, Onigami #2, Shadow Lady #1, StormWatch #9, Tales from the Crypt #25. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Old Paper; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

September 18, 1998. Sirius' Akiko - from teaching aid to all-ages comic book; DavDezArts' novel plans; Penny-Farthing Press's Victorian; previews of the Small Press Expo and the International Comics and Animation Festival; Bone heads for the big screen; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has a con report, but it's not from San Diego; Point of View by Mark Evanier - you could almost say Stan Lee presents Mark's column this week; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony spices up his reviews; a fan panel looks at samples; reviews of Bearskin: A Grimm Tale, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Electric Girl #1, Kane #20, Quit Your Job, Star Wars: Mara Jade #1, Timespell #1, Wahoo Morris #1. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Akiko cover by Mark Crilley. Cover price $2.95.

September 25, 1998. Marvel Knights - Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti and Kevin Smith on the new imprint; Billy Tucci and Marvel have been working on a series of Battlebooks - could an old idea be the next big thing?; DC to acquire WildStorm? - the inside story; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has sharp observations about Blade; Dan T's Inferno by Dan Tyree - Dan says he knows Marvel's plans for its one millionth issues; Point of View by Mark Evanier - a plethora of panels pervade POV; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony shares his summer vacation photos. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; Wolff & Byrd. Daredevil cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $2.95.

October 2, 1998. What's 'Black, White, and Red'? Matt Wagner's new Grendel series tells tales of Hunter Rose; Mark Evanier on Golden Age giants; a private letter from Stan Lee. Grendel cover by Matt Wagner. Cover price $2.95.

October 9, 1998. Pokemon multimedia blitz; Superman gets stamped; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter provides his take on the DC/WildStorm merger; Point of View by Mark Evanier - time sped up by the end of Mark's stay at San Diego; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's collection recommendations continue; reviews of Big Book of Weird Wild West, Caricature, Scary Godmother: Revenge of Jimmy, Slowpoke #1, SubHuman #1, Valor #4. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Market Report; Market Watch; Mass o' Media; Oh, So?; On Top of the Trends; Retailer Directory; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Cover price $2.95.

October 16, 1998. In this mega-issue exploring Crisis on Infinite Earths: Crisis Overview by Brent Frankenhoff; Mastering Crisis by Matt Brady; Dateline @!!?*: A Visit with Barry Allen by Fred Hembeck; A Very Special Crisis Special by Matt Brady; Ask Mr. Silver Age: Tula and Ra-Man by Craig Shutt; What's Up with Wildcat? by Marc Patten; The Psycho Pirate's Continuity Crisis by Scott Brick; Marvel's Mutant Crisis by Patrick Daniel O'Neill; Whatever Happened To? by Marc Patten; Charlton Heroes Come to DC by Marc Patten; Between Crisis and Zero Hour by Jack Abramowitz; Crisis Badminton by Brian Douglas Ahern. Plus: Ask Mr. Silver Age by Craig Shutt - think you know all about Superman's early days?; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter has thoughts on Kara Zor-El; The Mr. Silver Age Trivia Quiz by Craig Shutt - are you smarter than the Fans and the Pros?; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark has an issue and stories about tissues; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony celebrates 1,300 issues of CBG. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Assignment: Comics; CBG Calendar; Circulation Scavenger Hunt; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Panel; Comic Strip; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Juggling Multiple Titles; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Old Paper; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; Toy and Model News; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover features Fred Hembeck art of Hembeck holding a dying Flash (Barry Allen). Cover price $2.95.

October 23, 1998. Rob reborn - Liefeld's new lease on life...as an indy publisher; declarations of independents from Small Press Expo '98; the 'Sabretooth Slur' - 'every publisher's worst nightmare.' Re-Gex cover by Rob Liefeld. Cover price $2.95.

October 30, 1998. Animation avalanche - episode guides for The Simpsons, South Park and King of the Hill; reviews of animation collections and anime features; DC acquires Jim Lee's WildStorm Studios; Marvel and Toy Biz tie the knot; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter gets up in the world; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark knows many artists but none who'll work for free; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's takes on tantalizing teasers of upcoming projects. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Juggling Multiple Titles; Mass o' Media; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $2.95. November 13, 1998. Comics in Combat - old war comics never die, they just fade away; Diamond owner bails out Another Universe; Toy Biz broom sweeps at Marvel?; DC answers fans wanting softcover 'Crisis.' Cover price $2.95.

November 20, 1998. When JLA met JSA; Before They Came to DC - Charlton's Super-Heroes. Captain Atom cover by Steve Ditko. Cover price $2.95.

November 27, 1998. From the 'pleasant' fifties to the tumult of today - their name is Legion...and they are many; Bob Kane, 1916-1998. Legion of Super-Heroes cover by Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon. Cover price $2.95.

December 4, 1998. Kabuki and other fatal females; fans and professionals remember Bob Kane; win Dark Horse Ghost action figures. Kabuki cover by David Mack. Cover price $2.95.

December 11, 1998. The many faces of The Spirit; Shazam - Jerry Ordway 'Captains' title for 'Marvel'; want to learn to draw?; news on Kitchen Sink Press projects. Cover features a photo of Will Eisner. Cover price $2.95.

December 18, 1998. Star Wars - the countdown begins; Star Wars prizes in Dark Horse contest; Mark Evanier remembers Bob Kane; Gotham is crumbling...so where's the JLA? Fred Hembeck knows. Star Wars 'Prelude to Rebellion' cover by Ken Kelly. Cover price $2.95.

January 1, 1999. The Kingdom; check out the CBG 'Futures Rated' almanac to help you decide which alternate future to move to; comics fans prove...size does matter - see price guide update. The Kingdom cover (featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, and their future counterparts) by Mike Zeck & John Beatty. Cover price $2.95.

January 15, 1999. Triskaidekaphobia! Super-heroes take on the fickle fingers of fate; luck runs out for Gladstone. Cover features Superman, Black Cat, Scarlet Witch and more. Cover price $2.95.

January 29, 1999. Buffy the Vampire Slayer stakes her claim to comics; fans and pros share memories of Joe Orlando; go APE at the Alternative Press Expo, Feb. 27 & 28. Buffy cover. Cover price $2.95.

February 5, 1999. Jack Kirby Remembered - evaluating the legacy of 'The King' five years later; Marvel - out of bankruptcy, but not out of news. Cover by Jack Kirby. Cover price $2.95.

February 12, 1999. Battlebooks - Billy Tucci launches a new crusade; future battles abound in bonus Game Time supplement; Peter David on Hypertime; Mark Evanier gives 10 tips to the talented; 'What's the Condition?' - a new service prepares to tell you. Cover price $2.95.

February 19, 1999. An interview with Frank Frazetta about his world; Dark Horse acquires Xena license; March south to MegaCon March 5-7. Cover price $2.95.

February 26, 1999. Tim Bradstreet - through the dark stuff; Marvel sells Fleer/Skybox; the final fate of Fred Hembeck; convention planner for 1999. Maximum Black cover by Tim Bradstreet. Cover price $2.95.

March 5, 1999. The fictionalized adventures of real people; But I Digress by Peter David - Phyllida Archer-Dowd warns readers again; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - Fred begins his interviews from beyond the grave; Point of View by Mark Evanier - why aren't there more role models for aspiring female cartoonists?; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony follows his collection suggestions request with a packaging concept. Also in this issue: Guest Editorial; Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Faraway Looks; For Art's Sake; Now Appearing; On Top of the Trends; Price Guide Update; Price Guide Contest Winners; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

March 12, 1999. The Hulk begins again - John Byrne talks about his plans for the new series; Marvel's mutant titles mutate - a number of creative team changes are in store; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter looks back at his 12-year run with The Green Goliath; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - Fred visits with two stalwart (and late) DC heroes; Media Meanderings by Kim Metzger - Kim provides his picks for the big Oscars; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark has updates, odds and ends, and a request; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - the collection suggestions are finally collected. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Mass o' Media; Now Appearing; Old Paper; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover price $2.95.

March 19, 1999. Kurt Schaffenberger, from Marvel Family to Superman Family - Howard Bender provides a focused view of his friend's life and career; see the Mystery Men cast; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter analyzes Lois and Clark; Dateline @!!?* by Fred Hembeck - Fred has phantom urges; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Mark takes his readers behind the scenes at a telethon; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's column is pliable. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Faraway Looks; For Art's Sake; Now Appearing; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Cover price $2.95.

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March 26, 1999. Dick Ayers interview; Spidey lawsuit is settled; Archie's John Goldwater dies; Dark Horse's Mike Richardson speaks on The Comic Code; Oakland WonderCon is April 16-18; Harvey nominations are announced; Fred Hembeck sees a ghost; Mr. Silver Age visits the '50s. Cover price $2.95.

April 2, 1999. March of Comics - The '60s. 'Nuff Said No More - Stan Lee's Got More to Say; Bob Schreck Moves to DC; MegaCon Made Many Happy; Now It Can Be Told - Secrets Behind Letters to the Comics. Fantastic Four cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Cover price $2.95.