Comic books in 'Fanzine/fandom'

1975. Button No. 4 in the Famous Cartoonist Series featuring C. C. Beck. Each cartoonist in the series of 52 created a self-portrait specifically for their button. 2.25" in diameter. Color.

1975. Button No. 17 in the Famous Cartoonist Series featuring Will Elder. Each cartoonist in the series of 52 created a self-portrait specifically for their button. 2.25" in diameter. Color.

1975. Button No. 46 in the Famous Cartoonist Series featuring John Stanley. Each cartoonist in the series of 52 created a self-portrait specifically for their button. 2.25" in diameter. Color.

Return of the Fly Cover price $0.75.

Fall 1973. This fanzine features articles, art, columns, fan fiction, and others. 8.5" x 11", 18 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.45.

Issue #1 - February 1977. John Byrne cover, Clifford Meth back cover. John Byrne interview, a "satire/chronology" of the X-Men and news of the day. Spot illustrations by Ed Hannigan, John Romita, Dave Cockrum and Keith Royster. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 10 pages, black and white.

A fanzine published by fan Chris Padovano. C. C. Beck Captain Marvel Christmas cover. Features a five page interview with Captain Marvel creator C. C. Beck, as well as holiday-themed super-hero artwork by Ernie Chan, Joe Staton, Gene Colan, Frank Throne, and others. This was originally supposed to be issue #21 of "The Fans of Central Jersey," but the club disbanded. 20 pages, B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in., 50c cover price. Cover price $0.50.

Edited by Bob Butts. Captain America cover by Ron Foss. Captain Democracy in "The Mark of Ming" (WO Casey Brennan (A) Al Kuhfeld, "Roscow and Butts, The Comic Collectors!" (W/A) Keith Greene, continuing "The Origin of the Protectors" (W) Michael Fallis (A) Howard Keltner, Dear Bob letter pages, an article on the comics and superheroes published by Quality Comic Group, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 54 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Edited by Bob Butts. Captain America cover by Ron Foss. Captain Democracy in "The Mark of Ming" (WO Casey Brennan (A) Al Kuhfeld, "Roscow and Butts, The Comic Collectors!" (W/A) Keith Greene, continuing "The Origin of the Protectors" (W) Michael Fallis (A) Howard Keltner, Dear Bob letter pages, an article on the comics and superheroes published by Quality Comic Group, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 54 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Edited by Bob Butts. Text story "Legion of the Gosh-Wows" by Rick Weingroff. "Speed Marvel" by Richard Grass Green comic strip. Letters page including Howard Keltner and George R.R. Martin. "Sarcastic Four" comic book parody. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., side-stapled, 24 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.50.

April 1970 - No. 12. Fanzine. 8" x 10", 40 pages, B&W.

1962. No. 1: A Key To The Terminology of Science Fiction Fandom. Written by Ron Ellik. Fandbooks were special publications from the National Fantasy Fan Federation designed to provide pointers from veteran fans to new fans. 5.5" x 8.5". 16 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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1962. No. 2: The Amateur Press Associations in Science-Fiction Fandom. Written by Robert Lichtman. Fandbooks were special publications from the National Fantasy Fan Federation designed to provide pointers from veteran fans to new fans. 5.5" x 8.5". 24 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Articles on Gift Comics (by Rick Weingroff, reprinted from Slam-Bang # 2), history of Flash Comics (by Paul Gambaccini, reprinted from Comicdom # 1), Nedor Comics Group (by Marty Arbunich, reprinted from Fantasy Heroes Hangout # 1), a capsule history fo E.C.'s Weird Science (by Bill Spicer, reprinted from Rocket's Blast # 16), Supersnipe comics, Picket Size Comics (by Raymond Miller, reprinted from RBCC # 29), MLJ comics (by Howard Keltner, reprinted from Alter Ego # 4), an interview with Harvey Kurtzman, and more. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Cover by John Farwell and Andrew Warner. By Larry Bigman, James Van Hise, Others Love, Joe Kubert, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, and Wally Wood. Featuring articles, galleries of Pulp Movie photos and posters, comics featuring western, sci-fi and super heroes of the Golden Age, EC Horror, and article about the original Star Trek TV series, and a cover gallery. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Fanzine by Oliver Ward Batty in the form of a yearly calendar. 1980 calendar (issue number 1). Wendy Pini Elfquest cover. Spiral-bound. Cover price $2.50.

Fanzine by Oliver Ward Batty in the form of a yearly calendar. 1981 calendar (issue number 2). Dennis Fujitake cover. Portia Prinz centerfold by Richard Howell. Artwork by Willie Blyberg, Bob Vojtko, Gary Kwaplsz, Earl Geler, Alan Hanley, Rich Brunning, Mitchell O'Connell, Brenda Mings, Bret Blevins, Timothy Fuller, Mahlon L. Fawcett, Hanther, and Tom Fisher. Side-stitched, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Published by Crescent Enterprises and edited by Mike Raub, Fandom Calling is a fanzine from the Golden age of comic book fandom. Issue #4 includes: Batman cover art by Jerry Dorrough; How to Publish a Fanzine part one; News and Notes; Between the Lines fanzine reviews (Concussion, Comic Fandom Newsletter, Huh?, Wow, and Blackjac); and art by Bob Feie and Gary Povlin. 10 pgs. July, 1967.

Fanzine by Rich Maurizio and N.A. Hanson. Curt Swan interview, comic art workshop, Man from Krypton, Star Wars the Last Jedi. Illustrations by George Perez (Silver Surfer sketch), Dave Cockrum, Sam Delarosa, Adam Neilson, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Sodaro, and Alex Wheeler. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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Fanzine by Rich Maurizio and N.A. Hanson. Bill Sienkiewicz interview, Direct Market Sales, Moon Knight profile, Star Trek-The Motion Picture. Illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz, John Byrne, Dave Armstrong, Adam Neilson, Frank Oviatt, and Alex Wheeler. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 48 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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Comics fanzine published in Oberlin, OH. Editor/publisher Jay L. Zilber. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.85.

RBCC parody with contributions from Don Rosa, Rish Brunning, and others. Editor/publisher Jay L. Zilber. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 28 pages on white paper. Cover price $1.00.

1973 Fanzine catalog. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages, B&W.

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1973 Fanzine catalog. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages, B&W.

Issue #1 - December 1969.

Issue #2 - June 1970. Front and back covers by Terry Eaton. Original Green Lantern article by Jim Mendelsohn. Profile of Alan Light, publisher of the Comics Buyer's Guide. Short interview with Marvel letterer Sam Rosen. The Rise and Fall of the X-Men by Alan Braun. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 18 loose pages (no staples), black and white.

Issue #3 - Winter 1971.

This fanzine features several amateur super heroes from the 1960/70s including the Changeling by Buddy Saunders.

Co-edited by Mike Redman and Steve Fritz, Fandom Speaks was an offshoot of the column published in AMP #2. Issue #1 includes: comments and answers to AMP #2 by Robert Schoenfeld; a letter from Glen Johnson; an ad for Comic Comments; Tor and Chee-Chee of 1,000,000 Years Ago by Butch Carver; and To Laugh comic panel by Alan Hutchinson. 12 pgs. 1967.

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Bob Kane interview. Art by Frank Frazetta, John Fantucchio, Bill Black and Don Newton. Squarebound softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, BW.

Fandom Unlimited (1971) #001, Produced during the golden age of comic book fanzines, Fandom Unlimited was published by Randall D. Larson. Issue #1 includes: Alan Hanley cover art; D. Bruce Berry inside cover art; Robert Bloch interview; Atlas Days are Here Again; Savage Tales review; Mike Friedrich article; Juricich art portfolio; A History of Comic Books by Shel Dorf; Ray Bradbury: The Incredible Thinking Man by Gene Beley; fanzine reviews; Fredric Wertham interview; EC Review; and more. 40 pgs. 1971. Cover price $1.00.

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Fandom Unlimited (1971) #002, Cover price $2.00.

Fandom Unlimited (1971) #003 Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Dick Mosso. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes some British comic book history, plus "Fandom's Library" reviews by Larry Herndon. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Fantasy 15 for $7, Avengers 1 at $3.50, and Tales of Suspense 39 for $4.35. Listed Golden Age ranges from Batman 14 at $8, to Top Notch 4 at $5, and Wonder Woman 10 at $3. Highlights also include a full page ad by My Comics Shop's very own Buddy Saunders, as well as detailed ads for the 1968 comic conventions in St. Louis and Dallas. The issue concludes with a full page Capt. America pin-up (never published previously) by Syd Shores, one of Cap's Golden Age artists. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jim Van Hollebeke, which was inspired by Weird Fantasy 15B. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes more British comic book history, with high quality one page reprints of MarvelMan and Miracle Man. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. The first FA letters page debuts, and the very first LOC is from My Comics Shop's founder and owner Buddy Saunders! "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis begins, with a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Ace Drummond 1177 to Dick Tracy 1185. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $3., Strange Adventures 1 at $5, and X-Men 2 thru 5 for $2.50 each. The back cover is a full page pin-up of Star Man by Bill Wilson. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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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.