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March 16, 2001. American Century - peeling back the layers of memory; relive the Atom's Silver Age adventures; Desperadoes returns with John Severin; CBLDF cancels cruise; Marvel paves way for more TPB collections; make convention plans with CBG's free convention supplement. Cover features Howard Chaykin's American Century. Cover price $3.50.

March 23, 2001. Spring into the best comics you're not reading (yet); Harlan Ellison - internet rips off writers; JLA/Avengers - it's finally happening; committee announces Harvey nominees. Cover features issues of Age of Bronze, Birds of Prey, Deadbeats, Lucifer, Black Panther & more. Cover price $3.50.

March 30, 2001. From Ruff and Reddy to Powerpuff Girls - Hanna-Barbera's cartoons and comics; Point of View by Mark Evanier - one more Daws Butler story; Rants & Raves by R.C. Harvey - R.C. pays tribute to Uncle Fred, a bodacious cartoonist; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - shouldn't it be 2001 AD?; Ask Mr. Silver Age by Craig Shutt - where was The Spectre between Justice Society and The Silver Age?; Dear Captain by Andrew Smith - it's time for Errata and Addenda; But I Digress by Peter David - excuses don't excuse theft; My Chat with an Internet Shoplifter by Harlan Ellison - and he says, "Huh?" Also in this issue: Ad Information; Calling All Pros; CBG Calendar; Comics Guide; For Art's Sake; Information Please; Last Kiss; Lots of Action; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Resale Report; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; The Spirit; Web Directory; What, Where, & When. Hanna-Barbera characters cover by Gary Fields. Cover price $3.50.

April 6, 2001. Kang keeps an eye on the Avengers in 2001; Ask Mr. Silver Age by Craig Shutt - the men who would be Kang; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter blows into Orlando for MegaCon; Dear Captain by Andrew Smith - an assemblage of Avengers anecdotes; Point of View by Mark Evanier - giving and taking credit where it's due; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony observes the world around him. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Calling All Pros; CBG Calendar; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; For Art's Sake; Last Kiss; Lots of Action; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Resale Report; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; The Spirit; Web Directory; What, Where, & When. Cover price $3.50.

April 13, 2001. Feeling lucky? Take a chance with Lady Luck. Plus: Fabian Nicieza takes on Citizen V; Ask Mr. Silver Age by Craig Shutt - who was Amos Fortune?; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter's Orlando adventures continue; Dear Captain by Andrew Smith - Peter Parker...unlucky or just plain jinxed?; Point of View by Mark Evanier - Golden Age and Silver Age creators tell about their first job; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's readers provide updates and information. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Calling All Pros; CBG Calendar; Comics Guide; For Art's Sake; Information Please; Last Kiss; Mass o' Media; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Resale Report; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Web Directory; What, Where, & When. Cover price $3.50.

April 20, 2001. CrossGen celebrates its first year with Crux; WonderCon marks 15 years April 20-22; animation legend William Hanna dies; But I Digress by Peter David - readers respond to Peter; The Class of 1940, Part II by Ron Goulart - more super-heroes turn 60; Dear Captain by Andrew Smith - CrossGen may not have super-heroes, but its readers think the comics are super; Point of View by Mark Evanier - more Golden Age creators discuss their first jobs; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - from Archie to Synn's 30th anniversary, Tony covers it all. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Calling All Pros; CBG Calendar; Comics Guide; For Art's Sake; Last Kiss; Lots of Action; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Resale Report; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Web Directory; What, Where, & When. Cover price $3.50.

April 27, 2001. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and what it means to you; Kurt Busiek comes to DC with Power Company; Geoff Johns on Hawkman; Fandom dot com/Another Universe look for buyers. CBLDF cover. Cover price $3.50.

May 4, 2001. Out here in the stars - DC celebrates six decades of Starman; B.C. creator Johnny Hart; Ed Roth passes away. Starman cover by Russ Maheras. Cover price $3.50.

May 11, 2001. Mr. Silver Age presents - the 10 greatest Marvel team-ups of the Silver Age; Golden Age novel wins Pulitzer; Gorilla says goodbye; the silliest Marvel Team-Up story ever. Cover features Captain America. Cover price $3.50.

May 18, 2001. Go ape with Dark Horse and Planet of the Apes; Marvel targets bookstore market; Comicon International adopts Wondercon; CBG readers nominate favorites. Planet of the Apes cover by J. Scott Campbell. Cover price $3.50.

May 25, 2001. CBG Fan Awards results; Frank Miller vs. Wizard - round one; a quarter-century of company crossovers. Cover by Fred Hembeck features Doctor Strange and Doctor Fate. Cover price $3.50.

June 1, 2001. John Romita, Sr. - saluting a Spider-Man visionary; Silver Age 10.0 found; Marvel could drop Comics Code. Cover features a photo of Romita, Sr., plus a detail of his cover to Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #50. Cover price $3.50.

June 8, 2001. Saluting heroes in Frontline Combat - from front lines to home front; Batman will go all in color for a dime; Marvel drops Comics Code; learn new words from Captain Comics; eBay's message to dealers. Cover features Frontline Combat by Harvey Kurtzman. Cover price $3.50.

June 15, 2001. Comics fun in the summertime; Comic Heaven auction features complete Dumbo weekly; Marvel's mature line begins to grow - Douch Moench and Paul Gulacy sign on with Shang-Chi; Deadman - no longer dead. Cover has comics covers featuring Dennis the Menace, Donald Duck and Bugs Bunny. Cover price $3.50.

June 22, 2001. Secret Origins of the Silver Age Super Pets; sharing Peter David-Kathleen O'Shea nuptials - Best Man Harlan Ellison provides reception toast. DC Super Pets cover. Cover price $3.50.

June 29, 2001. Anime DVDs bring the manga world to life; remembering Hank Ketcham - 1920-2001; Greg Manning auction pronounced 'best ever' - More Fun #52, Captain America Comics #1 top the sales list; Marvel plans talent search. Cover price $3.50.

July 6, 2001. Dan Spiegle - a heroic artist; check out Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-22; Chris Oarr moves to CrossGen; CGC reverses restoration. Cover features the cover of Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) #1 by Dan Spiegle. Cover price $3.50.

July 13, 2001. A Silver Age milestone - 45 years of second-generation heroes; Barry Allen (Flash) had an ID dilemma; Barb Rausch - 1941-2001; Disney rediscovers Atlantis on the big screen. Cover features the cover of Showcase (1956-1978) #4 by Carmine Infantino & Joe Kubert. Cover price $3.50.

July 20, 2001. The Fantastic Four - 40 fantastic years; George Evans - 1920-2001; wanna work for Marvel?; Brian Michael Bendis and Tony Isabella - a dialogue; memories of Barb Rausch; Grant Morrison and Jae Lee team on 1 2 3 4 - the ultimate FF story. Cover price $3.50.

July 27, 2001. Reviews Issue - everybody's a critic; Joe Simon and Marvel continue Captain America battle; introducing The Reading Room; first look - CGC Population Report. Cover price $3.50.

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August 3, 2001. Stock your shelves with comics collections; why do we need Clark Kent?; CGC Population Report - the numbers tell a tale; bonus preview - Sir Apropos of Nothing. Cover price $3.50.

August 10, 2001. The Class of 1941 - more Golden Age super-heroes reach 60; every high grade Golden Age CGC comic listed - over 4,000 comics listed; Eisner Awards - who won?; three Wolverine origins - invigorating or confusing?; CGC 300-issue Spider-Man run brings $64,250 bid - still misses reserve. Cover price $3.50.

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August 17, 2001. Living legends celebrate Comic-Con International: San Diego; revisit the Super-Pet shop with Mr. Silver Age; Marvel/DC spar at Comic-Con; CBG Pick of the Week - Joss Whedon's Fray; do pedigrees still matter? Cover price $3.50.

August 24, 2001. From Manhunter to Power Pack to Orion...and beyond - a salute to Walt and Louise Simonson; a San Diego report from Alvin Schwartz; go north to Canadian National Comic Book Expo, Aug. 24-26; CBG Pick of the Week - Daredevil: Yellow #3. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on Marvel and DC rivalry by Peter David; thoughts on Christopher Hewett and Lorenzo music by Mark Evanier; features on Samurai Jack, RoboDojo, and a post-San Diego wrap up; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on internet piracy and comic book covers by Peter David; thoughts on convention panels by Mark Evanier; features on Bone collectible figures, the back issue market, and CGC; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by Peter David; thoughts on Bill Finger, Get Smart, and Dave Barry by Mark Evanier; Marvelous memories by Tony Isabella; Spider-Man foes by Fred Hembeck; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Celebrating 60 Years of Aquaman; Peter David on his stint writing Aquaman; thoughts on Chuck Cuidera by Mark Evanier; an "interview" with Aquaman by Andrew Smith; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by George Perez. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on Ghost World by Gwen David (Peter's daughter); a piece on The Web by Craig Shutt; Celebrating 60 years with Archie; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics was published in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th. Columnists Peter David, Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, share their thoughts on the tragedy. Plus there're the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Kurt Busiek. The cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty originally appeared on Captain America #284. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on the 9/11 terrorists attacks by Peter David; thoughts on the passing of Johnny Craig by Mark Evanier; features on the various marriages of Superman and Lois Lane; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Jim Valentino. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a memoriam of fandom pioneer Ronn Foss; a column on Dragon*Con by Peter David; an article about Classics Illustrated comics; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Jo Duffy. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on Smallville by Peter David; an article about smoking in comics by Andrew Smith; thoughts on the lies of Superman by Mark Evanier; 70 years of Dick Tracy by R.C. Harvey; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: features on Knights of the Dinner Table and Dork Storm Press; a piece on the Justice League cartoon; a column on a night at MIT by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes a letter by Jim Steranko (in the Captain Comics column). Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on the Sword of the Atom mini-series by Jan Strnad and Andrew Smith; a feature on the Blackhawks by Tony Isabella; part two of a column on a night at MIT by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on CBG covers; an update on the Spider-Man movie; letters about smoking in comics; thoughts on Warren magazines by Mark Evanier; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Catching up with Mike Gold; a piece on goofy Silver Age comics by Craig Shutt; brief thoughts on Hirschfeld by Mark Evanier; a piece on Mid-Ohio con by Tony Isabella; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on Yoshitaka Amano at Marvel; Catching up with Carl Potts; an article on Tigra by Tony Isabella; a feature on oddball comics; a column on the "Hollywoodization" of Marvel Comics by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Harry Potter; Catching Up with Denis Kitchen; a piece on Captain Marvel by Andrew Smith; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on comics based films; Catching Up with Steven Grant; a piece on collecting by Mark Evanier; an article about the first Superman serial; more letters on smoking in comics; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Archie reviews by Tony Isabella; Catching Up with Paul Smith; Super-hero science by Andrew Smith; the end of comic book speculation by Mark Evanier; Pogo's origin by Walt Kelly; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Tony Isabella on Oni Press; Catching Up with Jeffrey Moy; patriotic heroes of 1941 by Ron Goulart; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Catching Up with Elliot S. Maggin; Mark Evanier on mentor Chase Craig; a piece on Superman's adventures in time; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: tributes to the late Dan DeCarlo; Andrew Smith on imbecilic Green Lanterns; Catching Up with Jim Shooter; heroes for hire by Craig Shutt; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Batton Lash. Cover price $3.50.

January 18, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Alex Ross on his limited editions and charitable projects; Catching Up with Mark Nelson; Mark Evanier on how to get a sketch by a favorite artist; The Law is a Ass (about Daredevil) by Bob Ingersoll; a piece on Brave and the Bold by Fred Hembeck; an article about Quality Comics of 1941 by Ron Goulart; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

January 25, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Catching Up with Val Mayerik; CGC in a Nutshell; an article on comics-based technology by Andrew Smith; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes a letter by Dan Parent. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a tribute to the late John Buscema; Catching Up with Barb Kaalberg; a piece on DC's Manhunter revival; an article about comics in liquor stores by Mark Evanier; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

February 8, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on getting religious comics into shops; Catching Up with Brian Murray; a feature on John Buscema by Andrew Smith; an article about Peanuts ghost artist Jim Sasseville; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

February 15, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: an article about Harlan Ellison's lawsuit against AOL; Alex Ross' Hollywood Press Conference by Mark Evanier; Catching Up with Martin Nodell; paying respects to John Buscema by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on the late Kurt Schaffenberger; Catching Up with Linda Lessmann by Mike Baron; The Law is a Ass (about Daredevil) by Bob Ingersoll; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.