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(W) Jon B Cooke (A) Dave Stevens (CA) Dave Stevens (MR) Behind a previously unpublished cover, CBC #40 celebrates the life and art of the great Dave Stevens in a special double-sized book completely devoted to the late artist! For this deluxe issue, friends, fans, and family share testimonials, photos, and fascinating artifacts, plus a gallery of amazing artwork by the Rocketeer creator, some never before seen. There's also three interviews with Dave conducted by CBC editor Jon B. Cooke, two Q+As with Dave by guest associate editor Steven C. Ringgenberg, and Jeff Gelbs conversation with the artist recorded during the making of The Rocketeer motion picture. Daves sister Jennifer Bawcum shares about her brother in an exclusive chat, and we also interview some of Daves closest friends, including Michael W. Kaluta, about their memories of the man. Plus: a conversation with Kelvin Mao, the director of the 2022 film documentary, Dave Stevens: Drawn To Perfection, about making the movie and its recent success on streaming services, which has resulted in an entirely new generation of Dave Stevens fans. 160 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $24.95.

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(W) Jon B. Cooke, Richard J. Arndt (A) Len Wein, Dave Gibbons (CA) Frank Cho From his earliest days at DC to creation of Swamp Thing and Wolverine to his subsequent successes, Len Wein is the subject of CBC #41, when we examine in detail the life of a comic book writer, plus look at his editorial stints as Marvel and DC, the latter where he worked with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons to help facilitate Watchmen. There's also an interview with Jay Scott Pike about his creation of Dolphin (and co-creating Jann of the Jungle) and his long career as DC romance artist and subsequent gig as pin-up girl artist. Plus: "The Death Of Will Eisner's P*S", the sad demise of the Armys Preventive Maintenance magazine! Part two of our Steve Willis profile! And Shaun Clancy reveals the saga of Adrian Lopez's Harpoon/Apple Pie humor mags! Featuring a spectacular Frank Cho cover, and edited by Jon B. Cooke! 80 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $10.95.