Comic books in 'Fanzine/fandom'

Auction Item: VG 4.0 View scans Auction opens January 19 1" cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

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Star-Studded Comics 4 - June 1964 published by the Texas Trio. Issue number 4 appeared in two different formats; please see individual items notes to see which printing is listed. First printings have staples on the sides of the pages. On second printings, the cover is a wraparound format with the staples in the center of the pages. Also in first printings, in Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" pages 2 of 3 were mistakenly switched. Second printings of this issue correct that mistake. Format: Photo offset printing Staple bounded on sides of pages Original price was 50 cents. First price increase for comic. The first three issues cost 35 cents. Color cover by Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) features the Liberty Legion - Doctor Weird, Astralman, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that circulation of this issue was 300 copies and has letters from Dave Bibby, Al Russell, Robert E. Kennedy, Hugh Surratt, Mark Clemens, and Jerry Phillips. Issue has full page advertisements of other fan publications and magazines. Issue #4 of Star-Studded Comics is the only issue to feature a book-length team-up saga of "The Liberty Legion" -- Doctor Weird, Astral Man, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman. The story by Larry Herndon and Buddy Saunders is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" Art by Ron Foss (Pages 2 of 3 of Chapter 1 were accidently switched. Second printings of this issue corrects that mistake.) Chapter 2 - "Doom of the Deadly Deluge!" Art by Don Fowler Chapter 3 - "Menace of the Solar Lance!" Art by Richard "Grass" Green. Note "Office of Texas Trio" on splash page with collector fleeing with his comics! Chapter 4 - "Threat of the Molten Metal!" Art by Biljo White Chapter 5 - "The Showdown!" Art by Howard Keltner Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 5 - September 1964 Format: Photo offset printing Staple bounded on sides of pages Original price was 50 cents Color front cover by Richard "Grass" Green features Xal-Kor the Human Cat, Dr. Weird, Cyclops, and the Fog. Back cover of Dr. Weird by Howard Keltner. First issue to feature full page picture on back cover. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that circulation of this issue was 350 copies, has a photograph of the Texas Trio, and letters from Jerry Bails, Bill Harris, Tom Jones, Ronn Foss, Paul Weinstein, Donald Ensign, Dennsi Richard. Issue has full page advertisements of other fan publications and magazines. Stories:"The Origin of Xal-Kor the Human Cat!" A comic story by Richard "Grass" Green "Doctor Weird in the Phantom Felons" A comic story by Al Kuhfeld "The Fog Versus The Web" A comic story by Bill "Biljo" White "Cyclops" A comic story by Ed Lahmann Cover price $0.50.

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $21.00 View scans Tape.

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Photo offset printing; staple bounded on sides of pages; black and white interiors. Color cover by D. Bruce Berry features Powerman. Back cover and inside back cover feature photographs of comic fandom. Many of the people who worked on Star-Studded Comics, other comic fanzines, other comic-related publications, and who had letters printed in these magazines are pictured here. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that the circulation of this issue was 400 copies and has letters from Gary Acord, Steve Perrin, Ed Lahmann, Al Kuhfeld, and Bill Spicer. Comic stories: Powerman in "Riddle of the Runaway Rocket" (script by Howard Keltner, art by D. Bruce Berry), "The Blade" (script and art by Bill "Biljo" White), Dr. Weird in "Satin [sic] Hirelings" (script by Phil Liebfred, pencils by Al Weiss, inks by Scott Bell), Mr. Mystic in "Doom of the Titan Wraith" (text story by Robert Butts with illustrations by Buddy Saunders as "Don Fowler"), "Cyclops" (script and art by Ed Lahmann). Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 9 - Summer 1966 Format: Photo offset printing Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Buddy Saunders features Doctor Weird. Back cover by D. Bruce Berry for Vale Proditor! "Let's Talk It Over!" notes print run of this issue was 500 copies. "From Our Readers" features letters from Dennis Richard, John Melvin, Landon Chesney, John Wright, George R.R. Martin, Dave Bibby, and William C. Lee. Full page ad for audio tapes of a Captain Marvel serial, the Superman Broadway play, and the Mad Magazine Broadway play. Stories:Dr. Weird in "The Curse of Skullwing!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Alan Weiss Powerman versus "The Transmuter" Comic story with script by Dave Bibby and art by Bill Dubay Vale Proditor! Text story by Howard Waldrop and illustrations by Buddy Saunders. Today Waldrop is a noted science fiction writer. This was possibly his first published story. Xal-Kor the Human Cat in "A Friend in Need!" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 11 - Summer 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by George Metzger features Dr. Weird and back cover features Gully Foyle by Stanley Pitt. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that the print run of this issue was 500 copies. "From Our Readers" has letters from Harold Julian, Gordon Flagg Jr., and Mickey Schwaberow. Issue also features a column called "Bidgee" by John Ryan which tells of comic related news from Australia and features descriptions and art of a popular Australian comic strip called "Gully Foyle." Stories:Dr. Weird in "Black Rite" Comic story with script by George Metzger and Peter Grant and art by George Metzger and Rick Shubb The Changling in "Scabbard Strikes!" Comic story with script and art by Ron Harris Dr. Weird in "Dr. Weird Meets The Demon" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 12 - Winter 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Richard "Grass" Green features the Xal-Kor the Human Cat. Back cover features last page of story in color. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that this issue's print run was 500 copies and has letters from Gordon Flagg Jr., Craig Yoe, John Ryan, and Dave Bibby. Column also has an announcement that the Southwestern Con 1968 will be held in Dallas on June 21-23, 1968. This issue also features a detailed article and photos on the Houston Con 1967 - the second comic convention held in Texas. Stories:A four-part epic tale of Xal-Kor the Human Cat. This is the only issue of Star-Studded Comics to feature a book-length tale of one super-hero - Xal-Kor Versus The Invincible Vole!" Part 1 - "The Origin of the Invincible Vole!" Story by Richard "Grass" Green. Art by Richard "Grass" Green and Landon Chesney Part 2 - "Xal-Kor...Defeated!" Story by Richard "Grass" Green and art by Richard Buckler Part 3 - "At Death's Door..." Story and art by Richard "Grass" Green Part 4 - "The Tide Turns!" Story and art by Richard "Grass" Green Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 13 - June 1968 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Buddy Saunders features the Powerman. Back cover is reprint of a cover from the Australian comic Captain Justice "Let's Talk It Over!" column and "From Our Readers..." letters are typeset. This issue does not have any note regarding the press run of this issue. "From Our Readers..." features letters by Fred Hembeck, Richard Kyle, Greg Kishel, Bill Spicer, and George Metzger. Issue also features a column called "Bidgee" by John Ryan which tells of comic related news from Australia and a feature, photos, and art of Australian artist Monty Wedd. Issue also has a full page advertisement for the Southwestern Con 1968, a comic convention held in Dallas, Texas. Stories:Powerman in "War of the Weaponer!" Comic story with script by Leonard Tirado Jr. and Larry Herndon and art by Alan Hutchinson The Defender in "The House Where Terror Lived!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Richard Buckler Western adventure comic story "Boy, You Sure Don't Look Like A Hero!" Story and art by Alan Weiss Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics #15, May 1969. Format: Offset/Lithograph process. Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original cover price: 75 cents. Color cover by Richard "Grass" Green features Xal-Kor the Human Cat. Back cover by Alan Weiss is of Dr. Weird. "Let's Talk It Over!" column features letters from Charles Schreck, Larry Bigman, Carl Gafford, Robert Bloch, Harry Warner Jr., David Brown, Al Kuhfeld, William Taylor Jr., Richard "Grass" Green, Ron Lightburn, Jon Jensen, George R.R. Martin, and Ronn Foss. There is also a note from Glenn Lord, the agent for the Robert E. Howard estate at that time, which explains the history of the Howard story "Gods of the North" (aka "The Frost Giant's Daughter"), which was adapted into comic book form in the previous issue. Stories: "Xal-Kor the Human Cat vs. The Glow Worm," (script by Richard "Grass" Green, art by Green and Landon Chesney); "King of the Hill" (script and art by Steve Kelez) - Note: This story was uncredited. In the next issue, it was revealed that Steve Kelez did the story and art. Many readers mistakenly believed that Buddy Saunders did this story. Also features Dr. Weird in "Death in the Skull-World!" (script by Larry Herndon, art by M. Schwoberow and Alan Weiss); "It's Wildman and Rubberoy the Fantastic Plasticy" (Their first appearance? Script and art by Richard "Grass" Green); "The Battle of...Credibility Gap" (script and art by Alan Weiss); The Defender in "The Coming of the Black Monster!" (Part One of a Two Part Story, script by Larry Herndon and art by Mickey Schwaberow and Stephen Stanley); issue also features a four-page portfolio of characters by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.75.

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Star Studded 16 - November 1969 This is the first issue titled just "Star Studded" - no "Comics" in the title. Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 75 cents Color front cover by Howard Keltner features Dr. Weird and back cover is by Jim Sullivan "Let's Talk It Over!" column announces that Star-Studded Comics has a new publisher, Joe Bob Williams. Says that the Texas Trio are still the editors but Williams will handle all of the "paper work." Letters from Peter Jaksa, Don Ensign, Charles Schreck, Richard "Grass" Green, Ronn Foss, Jon Wilmunen, and Richard Kyle. Issue also features John Ryan's "Bidgee" column which tells of comic related news from Australia. This column also appeared in issues 11 and 13. In this issue, "Bidgee" tells about artist Stanley Pitt and reprints three pages of his "Silver Star" strip. Issue has two pages of photos from the Southwestern Con 1969, a comic convention held in Texas, and a four page portfolio with artwork by Keith Fukumitsu, Dave Cockrum, Gary Kato, and Mike Chadwell. Stories:"Doomsday" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Jim Starlin "Hero Material" Comic story with script and art by Dennis Fujitake "Planet of Peril" Comic story with script and art by Jim Sullivan The Defender in "The Fury and the Vengence!" (Part Two of a Two Part Story) Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Mickey Schwaberow and Stephen Stanley Dr. Weird in "The Castle on Demon Mountain!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Rudy Franke Cover price $0.75.

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Star-Studded 17 - Summer 1971 Issue title is just "Star Studded" - no "Comics" in the title. Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was $1 - price increase of 25 cents from last issue. First issue with a full color painted cover. The cover is by Jerry Mayes. Back cover by Sam Grainger features the Warrior of Llarn. "Let's Talk It Over!" has letters from Rick Manugian, Billy Leavell, Harry Warner Jr. Issue also has "Behind the Swords," in which "prominent sword and sorcery authors...share their thoughts on the 'hows and whys'" of their sword and sorcery creations. This issue features Gardner F. Fox discussing Kothar the Mighty and John Jakes discussing 'Dark Pilgrimage.' Stories:"The Knight and the Barbarian!" Comic story with script and art by Alan Weiss "Warrior of Llarn" A comic adaptation of Gardner F. Fox's novel "Warrior of Llarn" with script by Roy Thomas and art by Sam Grainger. The story features the first double page color spread for a comic story in Star-Studded Comics. "Siren Defeats Excel!" Comic story by Ron Foss. Only "horizontal" story to be done in Star-Studded Comics. Real-life photos are also used in the story. "Dragonfly" Comic story with script by Alan Weiss and art by Weiss and Scott Bell Cover price $1.00.

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Star-Studded 18 - Summer 1972(LAST ISSUE) Issue titled just "Star Studded" - no "Comics" in the title. Format: offset lithograph process Original price was 75 cents. Price drop by 25 cents as compared to last issue. Only issue in which the cover is NOT in color. Cover and the pages in the center of the book are on a light-blue colored paper. Front cover is by Steve Fritz and back cover is by Raymond B. W. Wong This is the final issue of Star-Studded Comics. It was printed on newsprint paper and bound with glue instead of staples. "Let's Talk It Over!" column has letters from Gardner F. Fox, Al Christensen, Harry Warner Jr., Bill Schelly, and Kent Russell. Column also notes that Jim Starlin and Dave Cockrum, who have work in this issue and previous issues, recently became professionals "for the comic publishers in NYC." Also notes that Dr. Weird now has his own comic and that issues one and two are available for 35 cents each. There is a full page ad for issue number two in this issue. Stories:"Jabberwocky" Comic story with script and art by Steve Fritz Dr. Weird in "The Miracle" Comic story with script by Jim Starlin and art by Starlin and Howard Keltner "Double Jeopardy!" Comic story with script and art by Dennis Fujitake Un-Man Comic story with script and art by Dave Cockrum Cover price $0.75.

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1st Printing. Written, art, and cover by David Larkins. Foreword and introductions by Peter Golding, Larry Hitchcock, and Nathan Cartwright. The art of Dennis Larkins ranges from retro-kitsch paintings of multi-dimensional landscapes to his legendary and iconic series of Grateful Dead concert posters. Larkins' images were forever burned into the pop psyche by the groundbreaking stage monoliths he created for promoter Bill Graham. At last, here is a definitive collection of Larkins' works - four decades of his creative growth and expression distilled in to a gorgeous, full-color hardcover. Startling Art is an in-depth look at an artist immersed in the visual vernacular of pop surrealism, uniquely drawn from a life lived in the trenches of pop culture! Hardcover, 9-in, x 11 1/2-in. 116 pages, PC/PB&W - MATURE READERS

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SF fanzine from Moorehead, Minn. Features opinions, art, convention news/announcements, and reviews. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $5.40 5 1/4" cumulative spine split to outer wrap.

Issue 71 - June 17, 1950. Family friendly magazine featuring comics and celebrity gossip released in Australia. Newsprint, 9" x 12", 8 pages, B&W and color.

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The Survivors (2001) Book 1 created, written, and drawn by Cheston Gasik, is an online comic book mini-series. The story and characters are loosely based on the conversations held in a Star Wars chat room. All creative content, except that of character concepts, is credited to Cheston Gasik. 80 pages, B&W.

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This underground comic book convention guide was available at the Berkeley-Convention in 1974. Includes advertisements from the various underground publishers of the day, as well as promotional ads for some of the underground artists who were to make appearances including the late Vaughn Bode. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Program for the first Tally Con held in Tallahassee, FL in 1981. 7" x 8.5", 20 pages, B&W.

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Revised English Language Edition of the first 32 pages of the original French edition, titled: "Tarzan Seigneur de la Jungle". Highlights the art of Burne Hogarth. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, B&W.

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Issue #11 - June 1983. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Ads from collectors. First issue from new publisher Bill Ross. Buster Crabb dies, NY Times article on director Hugh Hudson's Tarzan movie. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Issue #13 - Aug. 1983. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Ads from collectors. Bob McLeod cover. Tarzana ephemera by Rex Miller. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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September 1984. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Cover art by John Coleman. ECOF annual gathering. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #36 - July 1985. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by J. Allen St. John. Articles on ECOF 1985 articles and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #41 - Dec. 1985. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. "Newspaper Serialization of Stories by ERB" by Brad Bowman, ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #59 - June 1987. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Joe Ferrier. "Sketching for ERBvivores" by Joe Ferrier. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, black and white. Cover price $2.00.

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December 1988. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Issue includes "Better Role-Playing Rules for Barsoom - Combat Rules" by Von Campbell, and "Doctor Jackal and Mister Hyena" by Joseph Walter Ferrier. Cover by Joe Ferrier. 12 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #75 - Apr. 1989. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Cover of Tarzan in Manhattan. "The Women of John Carter" by Rick Miller, Tarzan in Manhattan review, ads, news. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #78 - Sept. 1989. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Cover by Dave Hoover. Last Editorial by Bill Ross, Explaining the new Tarzine, "Tarzan of the Apes, Master Linguist" by Bill Waters, "Lamarckism in Son of Tarzan" by Doug Denby, ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #80 - July 1991. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Cover of ERB at his Tarzana Ranch. ERB letter reproduced, "An Autobiography" by Edgar Rice Burroughs from 1916. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 22 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Issue #81 - June 1992. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Vincent DiFate. Tarzan's Feast of Departure program from 1919, Remembering Florence Gilbert, more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 22 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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The Official Newsletter of the United Fanzine Organization. 32 pages, B&W, 5.5" x 8.5". Cover price $2.00.

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"Movie Highlights of America's Most Beloved Cowboy: Tex Ritter" by Richard A. Tucker. Features numerous photos and filmography of Tex. 52 pages; B&W; 5-in. x 7-in.

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Comic book fanzine created by Gary Acord. This is the final issue. Features original comic "Texas Ranger", editorials, and more. 8.5-in x 11-in, 28 Pages, B&W w/ some color.

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1st Printing. Written by John Olsen. An in-depth review, and examination of all 336 original "The Shadow" stories as written by Walter B. Gibson, Theodore Tinsley, Lester Dent, Bruce Elliot and Dennis Lynds. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 534 pages, Text only.

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Issue 19, June-September, 2006. 8.5" x 10.5", 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Issue 25, June-September, 2008. 8.5" x 10.5", 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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There's No Business is written by Charles Bukowski with a cover and numerous interior illustrations by Robert Crumb. 7.5-in. x 10-.5-in., squarebound, white paper stock, color cover with B&W interior. This is the first edition of 400 trade copies published by Black Sparrow Press. NOTE: An additional 426 handbound copies were autographed by Bukowski and Crumb.