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    Comics Buyer's Guide (1971) 5 FN- 5.5

    Ended Apr 14 2021
    Winning Bid $22

    The Buyer's Guide for Comic Fandom #5 (August, 1971) is an early-era comics ad zine featuring comic for sale lists and ads for the many fan publication of the period. This issue features a snazzy Bob Kline sci-fi cover. Also features a cool Berni Wrightson drawing in an ad for Metro-Con '71. Page 3 features a half-page ad from Buddy Saunders, who several years later would open the first Lone Star Comics store in Arlington, Texas. 12 pages, black and white on newsprint, tabloid 11.5-in. x 17.5-in. NOTE: Early issues were mailed free to interested comic collectors; back issues could be ordered at 25c ea. Later the publication moved to paid subscriptions. Grade: FN- 5.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)