Comic Book Creator (2013) comic books in grade FN or lower

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Add to cart FN- 5.5 $8.20

Comic Book Creator #5 gets cooking with our 'All This, and Denis' Kitchen Sink, Too' number! We talk with the creator of many hats - cartoonist, publisher, author, CBLDF firebrand, and art agent (and world-renowned Nancy and Li'l Abner collector) - to discuss his friendships with Harvey Kurtzman, R. Crumb, Will Eisner, and many more; never mind his achievements as legendary underground comix publisher at Kitchen Sink Press. Plus: Bob Fingerman is slaving for his monthly Minimum Wage; Jorge Khoury on artist Frank Espinosa's latest triumph; Fred Hembeck recalls his Kitchen Sink contributions; Blake Bell traces the final, glorious years of Bill Everett and the man's exquisite final run on Sub-Mariner in a poignant, sober crescendo of life; separating the facts from myth regarding William Blake Everett; Part 2 of Michael Aushenker's interview with Denys Cowan on the man's years in cartoon animation and a triumphant return to comics; Prof. Carol L. Tilley discusses her findings of shoddy research and falsified evidence in Dr. Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent, the notorious book that almost took down the entire comic book industry; colorist supreme Tom Ziuko illuminates his hue-drenched life. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages.

NOTE: For #6 see Swampmen: Muck-Monsters of the Comics SC (2014 TwoMorrows) Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Comic Book Creator #9 electrifies your summer with a sizzlin' Joe Staton and his energizin' art extravaganza! We talk with the cartoonist about his long, productive career in comics (with special emphasis on fan-favorite E-Man and Nova, who dominate our exclusive Staton cover!), from his days at Charlton, through working with the Big Two (and co-creating The Huntress in the process), up to his award-winning current stint as artist on the immortal Dick Tracy comic strip. We showcase the lost treasure The Gods of Mount Olympus, drawn by Joe, and feature Part One of our interview with the late Stan Goldberg. Plus: Katie Green - An interview with the Lighter Than My Shadow graphic novelist; Aushenkerology - A personal ode to Cowboy Henk and the great European comics; Incoming - The Therapeutic Value of "It" and Roy Thomas on Kull the Conqueror; The Good Stuff - George Khoury talks with artist Leila Leiz about living the dream; Hembeck's Dateline - Our Man Fred chats up longtime pal Joe Staton; John Workman's Mighty Aphrodite; The Comics Library - R.J. Arndt looks at Tintin and the Great Library Mystery. Cover by Joe Staton. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Cover by Howard Cruse. Comic Book Creator answers the question, 'What makes Jack Kirby 'the King of Comics'?' as we examine the mid-life work of the greatest super-hero creator of all time, from the explosively cosmic developments in Fantastic Four and The Mighty Thor at Marvel in the mid-60s to the artist/writer's magnum opus, the 'Fourth World' saga of New Genesis versus Apokolips! Plus we'll reveal the real-life background drama that unfolded during that tumultuous era, all behind an astonishing cover by Steve 'The Dude' Rude featuring the Gods of New Genesis! Our main co-feature is an exhaustive, career-spanning interview with underground comix pioneer Howard Cruse, the extraordinary cartoonist and graphic novelist of the award-winning Stuck Rubber Baby. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Comic Book Creator showcases comics pioneer and artist extraordinaire of ElfQuest, Wendy Pini, in a candid Q+A about her difficult early years and her escape to a creative life, her days as the quintessential Red Sonja cosplayer, and 40+ years of ElfQuest! We also chat with Richard Pini, co-creator of ElfQuest, about his nearly 48-year marriage to Wendy and their even-older creative partnership. Plus: We present part two of our interview with Craig Yoe, as we visit his New York abode to talk about his work on The Muppets and friendship with legendary Jim Henson, his career-changing book, The Art of Mickey Mouse, and current Yoe Books imprint. We also talk with Larry Koster, onetime Gil Kane boyhood friend and business partner, about publishing His Name Is...Savage and other adventures with the raconteur comic book artist. Plus: Michael Aushenker chats with the great Pablo Marcos about his awesome Marvel horror work and so much more! Oh, and not to forget the wonderful Fred Hembeck to round things up for our summer ish, plus Ten Questions with Jimmy Palmiotti! Edited by Jon B. Cooke. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by VARIOUS. Art by Various, William Stout. Cover by William Stout. William Stout discusses his diverse career, including bootleg album art beginnings, underground comix, movie poster masterworks (including Wizards and Rock 'n' Roll High School), film production (Raider of the Lost Ark, etc.), passionate environmental advocacy, and, of course, his landmark work with the late, great Byron Preiss, The Dinosaurs, and so much more! Our 'flip-side' features a massive tribute to Preiss, the visionary packager/publisher who helped bring comics to a whole new level and collaborated with many greats, including Harvey Kurtzman, Jim Steranko, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Joe Kubert, Howard Chaykin, Gray Morrow, and many others. It includes Byron's only comprehensive career-spanning interview and an exhaustive historical retrospective with insight from dozens who knew him, including Paul Levitz, Danny Fingeroth, Alex Jay, Marv Wolfman, and many more. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.