Comic books in 'Fanzine/fandom'

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Cover by Buddy Saunders, owner of Mycomicshop and Lone Star Comics. Buddy's cover stars the Timely Golden Age superhero The Vision. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues, as does "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis. Dale's installment is a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs, from Dick Tracy 1454 to Little Orphan Annie 1403. There are a lot of other features, including a list of current fanzines, a Panelology Quiz, a Krazy Kat article, and Justice Society portraits by Bill Wilson. For many, the highlight is three pages of photos from the 1968 Dallas SW convention. Pictured are Ken Finnerty, Larry and Irving Bigman, Chuck Wooley, Fritz Leiber, Larry Herndon, Tom Reamy, Gary Acord, Caz, Boyd and Dee, Paul McSpadden, Bill Wallace, and G. B. Love. "For Sale" ad highlights find Buddy Saunders offering Avengers 1 for $3.25, Spider-Man 13 for $1.25, Marvel Super Heroes 13 for 50c, and X-Men 4 at $1. The back cover is a humorous full page pin-up of Superman meeting the Big Bad Wolf, by Hollebeke. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Joe Salini. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues. Dale's installment is a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Lone Ranger 1407 to Tarzan The Terrible 1453. There are a lot of other features, including numerous fan art illos, fanzine reviews, an X-Men Quiz, reminisces from a Golden Age collector who began collecting about 1940, and more info on foreign comics. For some, the highlight is three pages of photos from the 1968 St. Louis Gateway comic book convention. Pictured are many young fans, a dealer's table with (among other comics), More Fun 52, Flash 1 and Captain America 1, plus screen captures from the movie Metropolis and the serial Curse Of The Aztec Mummy. Other pics include Roy Thomas, and shots of Marvel original art covers. "For Sale" ad highlights find Buddy Saunders (founder and owner of My Comic Shop) mentioning that "Every month I receive hundreds of comics," plus ads offering Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7.50, Avengers 1 for $2.50, and X-Men 1 for $3.00. The back cover is a dramatic full page portrait of Kong by Hollebeke. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dick Mosso, with a horror theme. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis continues, as the standard size BLB list concludes with Tarzan The Untamed 1452 to Zip Saunders 1465. This comprehensive listing then continues with BLB type Premiums, Big Big Books, Nickel Books, Chubby Little Books, Dell Fast Action, and Whitman Penny Books. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" returns. For many, the highlight of this issue is the ads for comic books. Just a few of the many comics offered are Fantastic Four 4-15 for $1.60 each, Green Lantern 1 at $3., Hawkman 1 at $1.25, and JLA 1 $2.25. Just 15c would buy your choice of Spider-Man 25-60. But for those with greater resources, some of the Golden Age offered includes All Flash 1 for $50., Capt. Aero 24 for $2, and Action Comics 1 for $200. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 16 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Buddy Saunders, owner and founder of MyComicShop. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. This is a double issue. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include a list of movie serials, a panelology quiz, a short interview with Syd Shores, fanzine reviews, "The Evolution Of EC Horror," and an article on comic strip collecting. A 14 page history of the comics, told exclusively through key comic covers, is an issue highlight (extremely good reproduction). Ronn Foss and Jim Jones are among the interior artists. There are many pages of ads, with noteworthy offerings including All Star 8 for $35., Batman 1 for $125., Jungle Girl 1 (Nyoka) for $4., Mad 1 for $15., Planet 4 for $22. and Shock Suspenstories 6 for $8. Buddy Saunders has a full page ad, which includes Fantastic Four 48 for 50c, and 52 for 30c. Silver Surfer 1 was $1. A great many other fascinating ads are also present. The issue concludes with a back cover parody of an EC horror comic, by Jim Van Hollebeke. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - July, 1970. Loose Pages Stapled, 8.5" x 11", 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Issue 1. Circa 1965. Fanzine created, written and illustrated by Johnny Ryan. This first issue introduces Ryan's own creation, Mr. Mercury. First page contains a one-paragraph introduction by Ryan and a small superhero drawing, with his mailing information below and a plug for his other zine, "House of Heroes". Remaining 10 pages contain Mr. Mercury's origin story. Beneath the panels on the final page, Ryan includes a charming apology for the crudeness of his illustrations, explaining that it's now 1:35 am and how exhausted he is. In true "get it done no matter what" fashion, the paper stocks are mismatched and make use of whatever paper was available to him. This production was obviously a true labor of love for the young Ryan. 8.5" x 11". 11 ditto pages. Cover price $0.20.

Winter 1978. Lots of comics news and reviews, plus articles about Iron Man, the Avengers, the Red Skull, and more. The real treat here is lots of early fan art by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Bill Blybert, Mark Heike, Doug Herring, Mike Machlan, Sam de la Rosa, and others. (In this issue's art contest, Heike barely edges out Gilbert Hernandez.) One page Captain America illustration by Jack Kirby, inked by Machlan. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on good quality white paper. Cover price $1.00.

Spring-Summer 1979. Sub-Mariner index, fanzine reviews, George Perez interview part 2, article on Adam Warlock. Red Sonja pin-up by Gilbert Hernandez. Quad-Man comic by Jay Van Bockel and Mark Heike. Cyclops (X-Men) cover by Dave Cockrum/Doug Hazelwood. 8-3/8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Issue #1 -1947. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Exceedingly scarce. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #2 -1948. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Exceedingly scarce. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #3 -Spring 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #4 -Summer 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #5 -Fall, 1948. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #6 - Winter, 1949. A classic, well-done SF fanzine. Edited by Donald B. Day. Cover by Ruth Newbury. Interior artwork by D. Bruce Berry, Ralph Phillips, Niles Eaton, Donald Day. Article by Robert Bloch entitled "The Seven Ages of Fan." Fiction by Miles Eaton entitled "The Explorer." "From Out of the Ages" by Thyril Ladd, an article about the books in which an ancient Egyptian is brought to the present day. Gorgeous centerspread by D. Bruce Berry. The column Author, Author this issue is about - and by - Ray Bradbury along with a checklist of stories. Book reviews of Campbell's Who Goes There and A. Merritt's The Fox Woman and the Blue Pagoda. Fiction by R. Flavie Carson entitled "Jailbreak." "Two Feet From Brass" by Russ Whitman. Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue #7 - Spring 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #8 - Summer, 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #9 - Fall, 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #10 - Winter, 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #11 - Spring, 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue #12 - Summer 1951. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue #13/14 - Fall 1951. Last issue. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Fanzine published and edited by Robert A. Madle. Contributors in this issue include Harry Warner, Jr. and Robert A. W. Lowndes. 8.5" x 11", 30 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Fanzine created by Jean F. Kluge focusing on Star Trek TOS. 60 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $2.25.

Self-published fanzine from Mark Podlin. Front and back cover art by Mark Podlin and Tommy Coker. Contains articles (only one interior illustration) about the Comics Code, Charlton Comics Group, & Star Trek. paper cover, saddle-stitched, 7" x 8 1/2", b&w, 20 pages-on white paper.

Fantastic Art Fanzine #2 (Frank Frazetta Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan). Fanzine showcasing single page drawings of Tarzan by the peerless Frank Frazetta, plus some Frazetta covers and photos of Frank Frazetta. Printed on all glossy stock. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 36 pages, black and white.

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Frank Frazetta Thunda and Dan Brand reprints: Thunda reprints "The Monsters from the Mists!", "When the Earth Shook". Dan Brand and Tipi reprint "Sleep of Death". Inside front cover by Jim Chase. 8.5 x 11 in.; black and white; 24 pages. No date. Cover price $1.00.

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No date. Issue is dedicated to reprinting classic Al Williamson material. Wraparound cover; 8.5 x 11; black and white interiors; 44 pages.

John Romita interview

Fanzine created by Gary Groth. Editorials by Robert Kowalski, Mark Evanier, Anne Henry, Tom Crawford, and Mike Vitti. 14 Pages, B&W, 8.50" x 11".

Published by Gary Groth. Interview with Sal Buscema, short story by Dave Cockrum. Centerfold by Dave Cockrum. Spot illustrations by Barry Smith, John Fantucchio and others. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. A high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2". Color cover, B&W interior. 36 pages. Standard paper stock. Edited by Gary Groth, Fantastic Fanzine was a high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. Issue #10 includes: an interview with Dave Cockrum by Gary Groth;

Revised 2nd Edition. Cover by Jim Steranko. A high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. 8-1/2" x 10-1/2". Color cover, B&W interior. 36 pages. Standard paper stock. Edited by Gary Groth, Fantastic Fanzine was a high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines.

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Cover by Jim Steranko. A high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2". Color cover, B&W interior. 48 pages. Standard paper stock. Edited by Gary Groth, Fantastic Fanzine was a high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. Issue #11 includes: an interview with Jim Steranko by Gary Groth; "Running Mate" Fan Fiction by Bill Cantley; Thunder Agents centerfold by Dave Cockrum; front cover of the Black Condor by Jim Steranko. 54 pgs. 1970. $1.00 cover price.

Edited by Gary Groth, Fantastic Fanzine was a high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. Issue #12 includes: an interview with Robert L. Kline by Groth; A True Account of the Strange Gafiation of Robert Kline by Ladislov Prosnaiki; The Kline's Cover Incident satirical fiction by Jim Wilson; The Windmills of My Mind column by Tony Isabella; The Second Golden Age by Dave Transue; Fanzine Fandom Revisited by Bernie Bubnis; center spread by John Fantucchio; an interview with Dwight R. Decker; Captain American vs. the Red Skull by Dwight Decker; an interview with Syd Shores by Craig Battmer; The Sword Eternal Strength fiction by David Anthony Kraft; letters by T. Casey Brennan and Jim Steranko; and art by Dave Cockrum, John Adkins Richardson, Dennis Fugitake; Don Newton, Sal Buscema, and others. Front and back cover art by Robert Kline. 54 pgs. 1970. $1.00 cover price.

Mis-numbered #12 in the indicia. This issue of the Gary Groth-edited fanzine covers Conan in the comics, the 1970 New York Comicon, Bill Cantey interview, 1970 Metro Comicon, John Fantucchio portfolio, Howard Purcell interview, Multicon 70, Tony Isabella column, and more. Photos of Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Roy Thomas, Wally Wood, Berni Wrightson, Jim Steranko, Dave Cockrum, Marv Wolfman, Michael Kaluta, and more. Art by Wrightson, Jim Pinkoski, Sal Buscema, Dennis Fujitake, Bill Black, Don Newton, Alan Weiss, and others. Fantucchio/photo front cover; Conan back cover by Cockrum. 9-in. x 11.75-in.; black and white; 48 pages on good quality white paper.

Edited by Gary Groth. Interviews with John Romita, Don Heck and Gene Colan. Articles by Bill Cantey, Pat Janson, Dwight Decker and others. Report and photographs from the 1969 Comic Art Convention by Groth. Interior art by John Fantucchio, Robert Kline, Dave Cockrum, Al Grinage, Bill Black and Jay Mike. 8 12-in. x 10 3/4-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer cover by Dave Cockrum, art by Mike Roberts and Dennis Fujitake. Phil Seuling, John Adkins Richardson & Joe Sinnott interviews. 8 3/4-in. x 11-in. 82 Pages B&W Cover price $1.25.

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