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Mail Order Catalog for the "Comics and Comix" store owned and operated by retailing pioneer, Bud Plant. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. Softcover 36 Pages B&W

Mail Order Catalog for the "Comics and Comix" store owned and operated by retailing pioneer, Bud Plant. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. Softcover 20 Pages B&W

December 2, 1983. Don McGregor gives background on 'Nathaniel Dusk'; Gerald Ford dedicates Boy Scouts' Caniff wing; Kitchen to print 'Wolvertoons.' Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Advertising Index; Bitter Half; Classified Ads; Comics in Your Future; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; Fit to Print; Freddy & Eddy; Fred Hembeck; I Cover the Newsstand; Kitz 'n' Katz; Oh, So?; Rayguns, Elves; Swashbungler; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When.

February 24, 1984. Demand for first appearance of Spider-Man's new costume sends prices soaring; J.M. DeMatteis talks of 'Moonshadow,' Doctor Strange graphic novel; 'Comics Review' seeks new talent to publish. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; The Bitter Half; Classified Ads; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Cosmic Trips; Editorial; Everett True; Fit to Print; Freddy & Eddy; I Cover the Newsstand; Kitz 'n' Katz; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Rayguns, Elves; What, Where & When.

March 9, 1984. Pacific to publish early work by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; "D'Arc Tangent" creators split up, each may do title separately; Captain Thunder illustration by Don Newton and Jerry Ordway; Never rob an artist - sketch by Jim Sanders III nails thief. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; The Bitter Half; Classified Ads; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; Fit to Print; Freddy & Eddy; Kitz 'n' Katz; Oh, So?; Rayguns, Elves; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Yoe Ho-Ho.

May 4, 1984. Article by Denis Kitchen on 'Tab'; DC news; signed 'Grimjack' poster is coming; Marvel to produce comic dealing with child abuse; various artists work on 'All-Star Squadron,' 'Infinity Inc.' Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; The Bitter Half; Classified Ads; Comics Clubs; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Dealer Directory; Editorial; Everett True; Fit to Print; Freddy & Eddy; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Rayguns, Elves; Trufan Adventures; Viewsbreak; What, Where & When.

July 5, 1985. Eclipse adds titles - 'Johnny Nemo' in own book, Timothy Truman does 'Scout'; Will Eisner speaks at OSU comics exhibit; a trivia quiz on ignored topics; many reviews of comics, books, fanzines; a tribute to the late Chester Gould; advice on convention etiquette; a look at the 'Space Cadet' comic strip; plus ads, letters and more.

July 12, 1985. 'Miracleman' orders cut - Eclipse's first 75c title sells out before shipping, orders for #1 are reduced 20% across the board; a lawyer looks at Squadron Supreme; candid remarks by Charles M. Schulz on 'Doonesbury,' 'Bloom County,' and how completely 'Peanuts' is his; plus ads, letters and more.

August 9, 1985. 'World's Finest' canceled - Superman and Batman part company amicably; Pre-Code horror in 3-D - Eclipse offers unpublished 1950s comics; the 100th Everett True installment (see page 20 of this issue for a list of who inked it); a look at upcoming summer comics; furor grows over bogus news releases; plus ads, letters and more.

August 16, 1985. WaRP: weekly color comic - mini-series features Dracula, Jack the Ripper; Greenberg the Vampire - 'Woody Allen meets the Hunger' in graphic novel; Jim Engel returns with a new Fandom Confidential; the very first CBG sports staff story; Jo Duffy on 'Star Wars,' other projects; Bob Ingersoll's farewell to The Flash; plus ads, letters and more.

August 23, 1985. 'THUNDER Agents' is 'public domain'; 'X-Factor' video offered; Trina Robbins' confession; Tony Isabella meets The Beyonder; August birth dates; Heidi MacDonald says we were all dumb once; plus ads, letters and more.

August 30, 1985. Wonder Woman - after 'Crisis,' a Trina Robbins mini-series will be followed by a new beginning, new series; John Byrne repudiates 'How to Draw Comics Comic'; unpublished cover art for Star Trek #22; Swamped - DC, Alan Moore, Swamp Thing, Bissette-Totleben win Kirby Awards; 'Mouse' trapped - customs seizes imported book; most disgusting comic-book covers of all time; legal boners in the trial of Mr. Mind; the man who saved Captain Marvel's life; a survey of the British comics scene; peeks at Punisher, Bozz Chronicles; Peter David on Spider-Man's future; Tim Truman leaves Grimjack; X-Men and Captain Victory to be published in Germany; plus ads, letters and more.

September 6, 1985. Happy 50th, DC! Features, columns include: a brief DC history; a list of all DC Comics; DC's upcoming comics; Jerry Siegel on Superman 1; footnote on DC's birth. Also: San Diego Con photos; Miracleman: 15% damaged - improperly wrapped for trans-Atlantic shipping; EC Classics - Cochran offers stories in color. Plus ads, letters and more.

September 13, 1985. Miracleman #1 - called three times hotter than 'Thor' #337; Mark Evanier on rivalry; a new direction for Iron Man; what's up for Alpha Flight; Squadron - no breakdancer; Spider-Man to travel; looks at Chicago, San Diego; coming: Thor the Frog; plus ads, letters and more.

September 20, 1985. DC comments on canceled titles - World's Finest 'team doesn't work,' Wonder Woman 'needs to be refreshed'; Joe Staton picked as 'American Flagg!' artist; First to reprint rare 'Nexus' issues; Rawhide Kid's guilty, Beyonder isn't; AC Comics finds an audience (see I Cover the Newsstand); listing of upcoming comics; Everett True congratulates TCJ; plus ads, letters and more.

September 27, 1985. 'Miracleman,' 'DNAgents' to be printed in North America, not Europe; a rare Superman find. Plus Jim Shooter: "We do the best comics we can do, and in the end, that will win. If you try to second-guess what the readers want, that's boring. I think what counts is sincerity of effort -- that's what works for us. That's why we're outselling everyone else by a huge margin. We're outselling DC three-to-one, and gaining all the time."

October 4, 1985. DC plans comic for Ethiopia; Star Comics jump to 75 cents in December; debate over 'Women and the Comics'; the 100th 'Rayguns' column; up-to-date list of comic comics; the only comic strip costumed super-hero; 'Mouse' to go on trial; Everett True's 'Fandom Confidential'; plus ads, letters and more.

October 11, 1985. Hunger - comic strips to share theme on Thanksgiving Day; WaRP publishes first daily comic as preview to first weekly comic; CBS goes hunting for scapegoats (see Editorial); Mars invades again!; Judge Adrian Chase goofs in a big way; an interview with an investor (hot tip: save 'Marvel Age'); too-clever covers cost sales; comic-strip lawyers defend vampires; plus ads, letters and more.

October 18, 1985. 'Tremendous success' - Marvel ships overruns on titles it expects to click; the confessions of Fred Fredericks; Jan Strnad on the Flexographic press; Ingersoll takes on Donald Duck; an interview with Mark Bode; a look at the Cutey Bunny Fan Club; Roger Stern - new Avenger, old enemies; DC cancels Omega Men and Best of DC; plus ads, letters and more.

October 25, 1985. John Byrne to revamp Superman - story begins all over again with Vol. 2 #1; Howard Chaykin - Shadow, Wolverine, more; 'Jonny Quest' - Comico schedules it for 1986; Steve Gerber to revive Spectre - character completely recreated for new series; radio stars recreate their roles; Judge Adrian Chase meets Prof. Kingsfield; a review of Macross on video; the 'Trufan Adventures' death bonanza; Lawrence Watt-Evans on comic book covers; a new column by Jean-Marc Lofficier; plus ads, letters and more.

November 1, 1985. ElfQuest returns - WaRP to publish annual 'sampler' for Christmas; 'Mouse' wins - obscenity trial decision is hailed; a Christmas shopping list - a list of the rest of 1985's comics; how theaters can help comics shops; Comico kills 'Next Man' with #5; plus ads, letters and more.

November 15, 1985. Hobgoblin unmasked - 1986 to be year of mystery, clues, red herrings; First Comics to adapt Michael Moorcock novels; John Byrne's 'Superman' draws mail, phone response; DC characters greet President at U.N.; a look at comics censorship in Malaysia; a shopping list of upcoming comics; Canadian comics price guide is coming; British comics annuals cut back to 133; plus ads, letters and more.

November 22, 1985. The Activators - new Marvel title, 'Who' from CBS/Fox Video; the ultimate preview - serialization of a complete Dalgoda story; R.A. Jones reviews letter columns; Leonard Rifas on censorship of undergrounds; a lighthearted look at science in the comics; Tubby meets little men from Mars; plus ads, letters and more.

November 29, 1985. DC Comics reveals 1986 plans - new Superman, titles, mini-series, graphic novels; part 2 of a complete Dalgoda story; an overview of Marvel's Star Comics line; a shopping list of upcoming comics; Casper takes 'Ghostbusters' to court; a history of Harvey's Ghostly Trio; 'Zeppelin' cover art disappears; plus ads, letters and more.

December 6, 1985. ElfQuest optioned for TV - may be on Saturday mornings on CBS in 1986; conclusion of Dalgoda serialization; Everett True's Scum Stoppers Textbook; updates on Chaykin, Howell, Willingham; plans for Demon, Grendel, and Mage; a talk with Golden Age artist Dick Sprang; a visit to Tony Isabella's Cosmic Comics; plus ads, letters and more.

December 20, 1985. Fantagraphics Books plans complete Milton Caniff 'Dickie Dare'; 'Axa' axed - SF strip is abruptly canceled; the world's oldest active cartoonist; an overview of Epic Comics; 'Myth Adventures' author makes tour; an update on Bruce Jones; new Captain Britain is a woman; behind the scenes of 'Law Is a Ass'; plus ads, letters and more.

January 10, 1986. Happy New Year! Denny O'Neil to take over 'Batman' and 'Detective Comics,' finishing 'Shadow' graphic novel for Marvel, to edit Alan Moore Batman graphic novel for DC; continuing your free 'Mazing Man story; a treasury of DC 'Ashcan' comic books; Golden Age artist Sam Gilman dies; Everett True solves the 'DC Challenge'; Dan Tyree looks back at 1985; how the French deal with comics continuity; plus ads, letters and more.

January 24, 1986. Lodestone expands to ten titles - includes 'Evangeline,' 'Next Man,' 'March Hare'; actors write mini-series for Marvel; Tom Tyler, the 'reel' Captain Marvel; retailer's lament: too many comics.

February 28, 1986. Heroes Against Hunger - line-up of writers, artists is revealed; Wolverine - one-shot comic will reprint his debut; new 'Who' companion - wholesome companion is picked to quiet critics of Doctor Who TV series; Letters - "Oh, So?" covers some basics and some new ground, including Mile High Comics, fandom's size, Marvel zombies, and double covers; Bill the Cat's Crisis - what happened to comic strips during the Crisis on Infinite Earths?; Reviews - lots of reviews, from DC's 1986 Calendar to Wonder Man; Look at the Law - a lawyer hates Cloak and Dagger #3...a lot; More News - Mage reprint, Continuity update, Moebius showing, Marvel's Steelgrip Starkey, Craig Hamilton portfolio and Storm story, Sirius super-team title, anthology comic to raise money, DNAgents plans.

March 14, 1986. Walt Simonson - he's leaving 'Thor,' but not Marvel; flood - collector's nightmare comes true as water ruins irreplaceable items; Patrick L. Price to edit 'Amazing Stories' magazine. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; From Behind the Cash Register; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; What, Where & When.

March 28, 1986. Quality Comics - new publisher plans line of nine comic books on newsstands for 1986; promo illustration by John Byrne for Legends mini-series; new Steve Ditko titles - Renegade drops 'Revolver' for series of mini-series; Marvel cancels two - 'Star Wars,' 'Doctor Who' to end. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; Funnies in the '40s; Oh, So?; Price Guide; Retailer Directory; Steelgrip Starkey; What, Where & When.

April 18, 1986. New Universe - Marvel backs concept with TV and print advertising campaigns; John Buscema to return to 'Fantastic Four'; DC puts brakes on new talent project. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Angel Love; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

May 16, 1986. DC to cancel three titles - sales could still save ' 'Mazing Man,' but 'Amethyst' and 'All-Star Squadron' to metamorphose; NCS Awards - Lynn Johnston is first woman to be 'Cartoonist of the Year'; 'Ms. Tree' - better paper and higher price; Quality to offer Judge Dredd graphic novel. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Birthdays; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Everett True; Freddy & Eddy; Off Panel; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; Viewsbreak; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

November 27, 1987. Aircel: more color, frequency - 'Elflord' offers special, 'Samurai' gets color; Mark Evanier - 'Crossfire' canceled with #26, 'Groo' joke smells up Marvel; 'Blood' sells out, other projects in the works. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Business World; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; SF/Fantasy World; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

February 5, 1988. Hero Comics sets its first crossover; NBM to publish 'Silent Invasion' as series of 4 graphic albums; Lum - fifth Eclipse/Viz manga is slapstick romantic comedy; 'Rolling Stone' and 'Spin' both interview Alan Moore. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Business World; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

March 4, 1988. Pioneer Comics offers 'Prince Valiant,' 'Mandrake,' 'Jungle Jim,' 'Secret Agent X-9,' and, later, 'Modesty Blaise.' Plus: Godzilla returns. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Business World; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

March 11, 1988. New editors named for 'X-Men,' 'G.I. Joe' - editorial changes mean story changes; '1st Amendment Wake' aids Friendly Frank's; Marvel's 'St. George'; Hero Comics announces book store distribution; ashcan 'Flaming Carrot' - distributors get 250-copy limited edition; 'Grendel' graphic novel to reprint first 12 issues; Feiffer and Drucker head San Diego Con guest list. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.50.

March 25, 1988. Knockabout Comics loses appeal on seizure; new format designed for 'Lum' ('Urusei Yatsura'); 'Retief' is dead, long live 'Retief' - Mad Dog Graphics cancels, replaces title. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Cosmic Trips; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Four-Color Comments; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

May 6, 1988. Duckula - The Duck of Darkness comes to Marvel. Plus: The Incal - Moebius saga covers 3 volumes. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

October 14, 1988. Aircel, Eternity merge - creates 5th largest company in direct-sales market; imprints, editorial direction remain unchanged. Plus: Piranha to publish in spring - 4 projects under contract, 8 more nearly ready. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; It's Bound to Happen; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

October 21, 1988. 'Silver Surfer' book has new coloring, art; 'Captain America' #350 - Commission unmasked, title character decided; The mighty Thor - the end of the gods war and beyond; Flaming Carrot garage sale - Bob Burden sells shirt off his back. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Cartoon Commentary; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Four-Color Comments; From Behind the Cash Register; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Original Super-Heroes; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

October 28, 1988. Roy Thomas - Goodbye, 'Infinity, Inc.' Hello, 'Helix.' Plus: R.I. home burglarized, $2000 in comics stolen. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

November 4, 1988. Airboy Diary - Ernie Colon draws origin of Valkyrie and fate of Flying Dutchman, while Adam and Andy Kubert draw final battle with Misery; comic strip artists fight against homelessness; DC tests computerized color - new system does not replace need for colorists. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Business World; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

November 11, 1988. Whatever happened to Mike W. Barr? 'MAZE Agency,' 'Doc Savage' and jigsaw puzzles. Plus: 'Comic Book Killer' contains real comic book as vital clue. And: Eternity Comics seeks artist for Western comic book. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

July 28, 1989. 'Batman' boffo box office; 'Roger Rabbit' to star in new graphic novel; Mark Martin's lunacy returns on page 20; Larry Todd injured in fire - underground comix artist created 'Dr. Atomic'; comics stolen in Indiana - Friendly Frank's outlet loses $10,000 worth; Friendly Frank's gets $15,000 damages - appeal of conviction continues, may be argued in autumn. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $2.25.

August 11, 1989. Old comics for $5 each? Classic Golden Age comics could be made available cheaply on microfiche. Plus: 'Batman' #442 features 'mysterious youngster'; Dallas Vignettes; preview of 'Eye of Mongombo'; Howard Chaykin - he's tired of comics but booked solid for 18 months; 'Batman' adaptation, more in print. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; Viewsbreak; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

October 20, 1989. 'Classics Illustrated' set for release in January; Poem Toons - New Comics Group to publish Vaughn Bode's final work; Marvel Masterworks - new books collect Hulk, Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men; DC Comics' offset titles to carry movie poster. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Hit Parade; Law Is a Ass; Retailer Directory; Showcase; 20 Nude Dancers 20; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

November 24, 1989. Cerebus 1990 - reprint books in direct market, bi-weekly reprints to continue with 25 issues of 'High Society.' Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; For Your Reference; Four-Color Comments; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $2.25.

January 26, 1990. 4-issue Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters sequel is by Mike Grell and Michael Davis - 'Song of the Dragon' stars Shado, the female ninja; Disney Publications Editor-in-Chief Len Wein talks of Roger, Tracy, others; Planet of the Apes - series extended beyond original 4 issues; The Simpsons to be weekly TV series; 'Ernie,' a comic strip like none you've seen before. Cover price $2.25.