Comics Buyer's Guide (1971) comic books 1996-1998

September 20, 1996. Celebrating the Golden and Silver Ages of comics - Wonder Woman's Golden Age and television roots, Batman's "New Look" and Daredevil's third identity, who was William Smith?, EC memories, a day with Martin Nodell, L.B. Cole shone in the Golden Age. Plus: Big Boy - end of an era for 'King of the Giveaways'...and what's Stan Lee's connection?; Mark Evanier went to sleep...and it almost killed him; memories of Mark Gruenwald by Tony Isabella and Peter David. Also in this issue: Ad Information; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Cow-Boy; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; Tabletalk; What, Where, and When; Wolff & Byrd. Cover by Bill Everett (main image) and Lorina Mapa (inset image). Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $2.95. September 27, 1996. Is Spider-Man back on track at last?; Rob Liefeld leaves Image; what does it take to be a cartoon voice actor?; Witchblade meets Tomoe. Cover by Luke Ross.

October 4, 1996. Dick Sprang's career is profiled; Frank Miller looks back on the 10-year anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns; Rob Liefeld provides answers; Comic-Con International says it won't restrict the use of 'comic con'; the Hildebrandts returns to Star Wars with a card set based on Shadows of the Empire; the first part of CBG's DC Price Guide (A-K); Ask Mr. Silver Age by Craig Shutt - how did Ma and Pa Kent die?; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter attended Gruenycon I; Comics Guide by Maggie Thompson - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has a sequel; Point of View by Mark Evanier - are Stan Freberg's history albums "the best comedy albums in history" or "the best history albums in comedy"?; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony's been watching TV and reading comics at the same time again. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Billy & Pop; Bumpkin Buzz; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Cow-Boy; Now Appearing; Oh, So?; On Top of the Trends; Publisher's Picks; Retailer Directory; Retailer Reactions; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Batman and Robin cover by Dick Sprang. Cover price $2.95.

May 16, 1997. Special Issue - Here There Be Dragons. 'Leave It to Chance' - the story of a girl and her dragon; who's been nominated for an Eisner Award?; 'LegendLore' returns to 'The Realm'; Atlanta hosts Dragon Con June 26-29. Leave It to Chance cover by Paul Smith. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

June 6, 1997. Alan Moore Scripts an Awesome Judgment Day; Sneak Peek at July Titles; A Price Guide Deep in Indies; San Diego Con Is July 17-20. Cover quotes from Rob Liefeld and Mark Evanier. Judgment Day cover by Adam Pollina and Jon Sibal. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

June 13, 1997. ElfQuest Creators Celebrate a Quarter Century; CBG Announces Fan Awards Nominees; Silent Bob Breaks His Silence On Comics and More; Another Birthday for Barks. Cover quotes from Kevin Smith and Maggie Thompson. ElfQuest cover by Wendy Pini. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

June 20, 1997. Batman has many faces; Mike Deodato speaks...and is translated; Peter David reviews a review of his reviews; some days you can't get rid of a bomb. Cover features photos of movie Batmen George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Michael Keaton. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

June 27, 1997. Trilogy - One Tour, Three Creators; Even Dilbert Is on Tour - Sort Of; Verotik Relaunches 'Satanika' with Kirby Art; Neil Gaiman Tours for Goldfish and Neverwhere. Cover quotes from Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

July 11, 1997. Major Bummer is an upper from DC; who's going to be JLA member #12?; what's behind Men in Black?; Shi goes monthly in August; free Entertainment Card Guide. Major Bummer cover by Doug Mahnke & John Dell. Cover price $2.95.

July 18, 1997. Usagi Yojimbo - 13 Years of Rabbit's Feats; Who's Tzu?; Industry Reacts to Batman & Robin. Cover quotes from Stan Sakai and Mark Evanier. Usagi Yojimbo cover by Stan Sakai. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

July 25, 1997. Special report - whatever happened to comics for girls? Cover features a photo of a girl reading a copy of Spawn #1. Cover price $2.95.

August 1, 1997. DC Focus. Transmetropolitan - Everything Changes in the City. Plus: What's Recommended for September Comics Fun? Transmetropolitan cover by Geof Darrow. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

August 15, 1997. Spawn: The Movie; Eisner Awards report. Cover features a photo of Spawn from the movie. Cover price $2.95.

September 5, 1997. Sitcom Comics. The Munsters return - "Combining the humorous and horrific nature of the characters in a style that would appeal to a wide range of comics fans wasn't as easy as it originally seemed" - Kelley Jarvis. Cover price $2.95.

October 10, 1997. The Acme Novelty Library - interview with Chris Ware. The Acme Novelty Library cover (Jimmy Corrigan) by Chris Ware. Cover price $2.95.

October 24, 1997. 200-page king-size super-spectacular. Comics past! Comics present! Comics future! Article on 'Adventures of Superman' actor Robert Shayne. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $2.95.