Hogan's Alley (1994) comic books 2000-2009

"The magazine of the cartoon arts." Cover price $6.95.

"The magazine of the cartoon arts." Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A look at Archie Andrews - his jump from comic books to comic strips, and back. Plus: A never-published interview with the late "Duck Man," Carl Barks; Fred Flintstone turns 40; cartoons of World War I; Ub Iwerks, Disney's secret genius; buying comics online; F.M. Howarth, cartooning forefather; characters and the cartoonists who love them; and an interview with Jim Meddick, creator of Robotman and Monty. Magazine. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: The best comic strips you're not reading, showcasing two-dozen of the most innovative newspaper comics published today! Also: The story of Johnstone and Cushing, the company that employed many top cartoonists, including Neal Adams, Milton Caniff, Stan Drake and others, is detailed, as well as the scoop on how The Simpsons made the transition from the small screen to the newspaper page, including Simpsons comics you've never seen! And: The never-reprinted pre-Nancy strips of Mac the Manager by the great Ernie Bushmiller are presented; cartoonists weigh in on terrorism; veteran cartoonists give advice to rookies; Billy Debeck's first job; the first adventure strip; and a glimpse at Superman's "lost" animated cartoon. Magazine, 144 pages. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A look at the daily Spirit strip, with historical analysis and commentary by Will Eisner. Plus: Interviews with Ward Kimball, Dan Piraro and J.J. Sedelmaier; Jaime Hernandez reviews the creative process; wacky Peanuts strips, and a tour of the Charles M. Schulz museum; cartoonists on their worst jobs; Alley Oop: Salesman; and online comic strips. Magazine, 144 pages. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A a long interview with David Silverman, one of the guiding forces behind The Simpsons since it was on The Tracey Ulllman Show. Also: Take a look at the long career of Beetle Bailey, examining his transition from the comics page to comic books. Readers will learn the fascinating secrets behind "Steamboat Willie," the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. Plus: The most important non-cartoonists in cartooning history! This issue also provides a generous sampling of Small Fry, a little-seen strip created by Li'l Abner's Al Capp to raise money for World War II; if you're an Abner fan, you need to see these strips! There's also a look at the short propaganda cartoons of the 1950's that attempted to indoctrinate viewers into The American Way. We also examine the return of Duck Dodgers, the galactic adventurer of the future! Plus: A guide to online comics subscriptions, and which comics character should be President? Magazine, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A career-spanning interview with Bud Blake, who recently retired after 40 years at the helm of the Tiger comic strip. Also: Renowned comics historian Bill Blackbeard examines The Bungle Family, the under-appreciated masterpiece by Harry Tuthill. Check out sequences from 1937 and 1938. The issue also looks at the life and career of George B. Luks, who holds the distinction of being the second artist to draw the seminal Yellow Kid comic strip after its creator, R.F. Outcault, jumped to a competing newspaper. Plus: Mutts goes to Hogan's Alley; Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - reinventing comics; young cartoonists roundtable; comics in the comics; and Ethel Hays, cartooning pioneer. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: An in-depth examination of martial arts ads in comic books in the 1960's and 1970's, a phenomenon that has not been explored properly -- until now! Learn the stories of the psychos, frauds and charlatans (including the immortal Count Dante) who wanted to teach you the deadly fighting secrets of Asia and give you the power to turn the tables on your schoolyard tormentors! Plus: Pogo Possum's evolution from Walt Kelly's scraggly band of swamp critter to the better known appearance of the comic strip. Also: Editorial cartooning - endangered profession?; interview with Dennis the Menace artist Marcus Hamilton; Dennis on Sundays - step by step with Ron Ferdinand; Thurl Ravenscroft's last interview; Bob Clampett on Beany & Cecil; comic strips and sheet music; comic books' disappearing features; and Disney's cartoon for General Motors. Cover price $6.95.

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The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A long look at Total Television, the studio that produced such animated classics as Underdog and Tennessee Tuxedo. Inside is an interview with a group of comics editors at top newspaper syndicates, pulling back the curtain on an aspect of the cartooning business that has mystified many. If you've ever wondered if your favorite comics character has ever puffed a cigarette, you should pick up this issue, which chronicles the long and very smoky history of tobacco use in the comics! Also chronicled is the tortured -- and ultimately futile -- life of one of Walt Disney's great disappointments: The unmade animated adaptation of The Gremlins. If you've thought that everything Walt touched turned to gold, this article will convince you otherwise! The issue also launches into outer space with an interview with Tim Rickard, creator of the popular new comic strip Brewster Rockit, Space Guy. Plus: The evolution of Little Lulu; an interview with the versatile June Brigman, veteran comic book artist and the current artist on Brenda Starr; and racial depictions in Henry. Cover price $6.65.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A long interview with Stephan Pastis, creator of the caustic, irreverent and very funny Pearls Before Swine comic strip. The issue also examines the fascinating history and the never-before-told story of Disney's Song of the South, a cartoon/live-action hybrid so fraught with period sensibilities that Disney won't allow it on the market. Stephan DeStefano, artist on the cult favorite comic book 'Mazing Man and now the merchandising artist behind Popeye, gives an interview. The issue also looks at a series of comic books in which Archie, Jughead and the Riverdale gang take a break from their usual antics to evangelize. Plus: Inside three cartoonists' studios; Dick Tracy and Shakespeare; and looking up at the Toppers. Cover price $6.95.

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The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: Nearly two dozen artists, writers, voice actors, executives, producers, directors and more share their insights and reminiscences about SpongeBob SquarePants, from the initial pitch meeting up to the present. We also examine the Marvel-Disney merger and examine its implications for the industry and the art form. And: We talk to four cartoonists who are carrying on comic strips created by their fathers, and they discuss the advantages and drawbacks of working on legendary comic strips. Plus: Cartoonists' worst deadline jams; Jack Cole; Rocky & Bullwinkle; The Brownies; and the life and career of Jimmy Hatlo. Cover price $6.95.