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  • Summer 1973. 8.5 x 10.75; black and white; 32 pages; newsprint. Alfred Andriola issue containing an interview, an artist profile, and a sample of artwork, including Kerry Drake and Charlie Chan strips. Article by Andriola, "Comic Strip Taboos." Cover price $1.00.

  • Print Run: 1000 copies. Articles and opinions about the world of comics. Cover by Roy G. Krenkel. This issue features Can Franks Sell Superman? by Joe Brancatelli. Plus, Wandering Fan by Tony Isabella, Sci-Fi and Fantasy article by Joe Thomasino, Comic Podium by Bob Pinaha, Dealer Watch by Stan Clish, plus more. Illustration credits to Roy G. Krenkel, Bill Stillwell, Bob Pinaha, & Stan Clish; all newsprint; b&w; 8 3/8-in. x 11-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #2
    Comic Fandom Monthly (1971-1972 Joe Brancatelli) 2

    Volume 1 no. 2. Articles and opinions about the world of comics. Cover by Roy G. Krenkel. This issue features Comics to Come to N.Y. Cultural Center by Eva R. Grunewald & The Sound of Trumpets by the infamous Fredric Wertham MD (author of Seduction of the Innocent) reprinted from The Journal of the Producer's Guild of America Vol. 11 No. 4. Plus, regular columns like Wandering Fan by Tony Isabella, 4 Color Carnival by Steve Jenkins, Comic Podium by Bob Pinaha, Sounding Board by Stan Clish, plus more. Illustration credits to Roy G. Krenkel, Stan Clish, & Cliff Letovsky; all newsprint; b&w; 8 3/8-in. x 11-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #3
    Comic Fandom Monthly (1971-1972 Joe Brancatelli) 3

    Articles and opinions about the world of comics. Cover by Roy G. Krenkel. This issue features "75 Years of the Comics" by Joe Brancatelli, "Drugs and Comics" by Tony Isabella, plus more. Illustration credits to Roy G. Krenkel, Cliff Letovsky & Bob Pinaha; 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white, 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • December, 1971. Articles and opinions about the world of comics. This issue: Tarzan Swings to New Hut, Survey Club Cometh, Comic Economics 1971, Paul H. Terry (Mighty Mouse) Dead at 84, A Look at Asterix, Goethe Awards, The Living Superhero and more. Cover by Roy G. Krenkel. 7-in. x 8.25-in. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • January, 1972. Articles and opinions about the world of comics. Cover by Rich Buckler. 7-in. x 8.25-in. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Bill Gaines appointed DC's editorial director Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #8
    Comic Fandom Motley (1972 Joe Brancatelli) 8

    One-Shot, though technically this is the 8th and final issue of Comic Fandom Monthly, produced as a parody. 1972. Roy Krenkel illustrations. Publisher's letter laid in that explains this is the final issue and gives refund information to the subscriber. 7" x 8.5". 8 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.50.

    • Staple rust: Moderate.

    Fanzine by Gordon Bailey. Jim Jones cover. Inside front cover by T. Boxell, Superman editor Mort Weisinger article, comic strip by Jim Jones, centerfold art by D. Adkins, decline and fall of the Adventure Strip, Reports on the 1973 Southwesterncon conventions, animated Star Trek, more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., glossy stiff cover, slick paper, 16 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #7
    Comic Informer (1982) 7

    Kerry Gammill interview Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #9
    Comic Media (1973) 9
    Published Mar 1973 by Atlas.

    Fanzine featuring Articles and reviews of comics. Modesty Blaise Special issue. Interview with Peter O'Donnell, reprint of The Mind of Mrs. Drake story arc by O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway part one and reviews. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #10
    Comic Media (1973) 10
    Published Sep 1973 by Atlas.

    Comic reprints: the Spirit ("Sounds" from September 24, 1950) by Will Eisner; Modesty Blaise ("The Mind of Mrs. Drake") by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway; the Seekers ("Goddess of the Seven Moons") by John Burns and Phil Douglas; and Bringing Up Father by George McManus. Articles: "A History of Science Fiction" part 3 by Lee Hopewell (illustration by Dave Gibbons) and "The Men Behind the Seekers," an interview with Burns and Douglas. Also reviews of the following books: "Wonder Woman" (Charles Moulton and Harry G. Peter), "Tarzan of the Apes" (Burne Hogarth), "Odd Bodkins" (Dan O'Neill), "The Steranko History of the Comics" (Jim Steranko), "The Haunter of the Dark" (H.P> Lovecraft), "Mindswap" (Robert Sheckley), "The Small Assassin" (Ray Bradbury), and "Jizzle" (John Wyndham). Eisner cover. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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    $65 COMIC MEDIA #10, 44pgs Sept 1973 EISNER COVER - VERY GOOD COND.
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  • Issue #11
    Comic Media (1973) 11
    Published Dec 1973 by Atlas.

    Sydney Jordan (Jeff Hawke) interview; "The Seekers" newspaper strips by Burns/Douglas; "Modesty Blaise" newspaper strips by O'Donnell/Holdaway. Spirit reprint by Will Eisner. Dave Gibbons back cover. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #13
    Comic Media News (UK 1973-1980 Richard Burton) 13

    April/May 1974. 12 Pages, B&W, 8 1/2-in x 11 1/2-in.

  • Issue #21
    Comic Media News (UK 1973-1980 Richard Burton) 21

    July/Aug 1975. 16 Pages, B&W, 8 1/2-in x 11 1/2-in.

  • Issue #1
    Comic News (1983 New Media Publishing) 1
  • Issue #2
    Comic News (1983 New Media Publishing) 2
  • Issue #98
    Comic Reader (1961) 98
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4340498013
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  • Issue #103
    Comic Reader (1961) 103
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back
    • Label #4103654001
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  • Issue #108
    Comic Reader (1961) 108

    Dr. Strange cover art by Frank Brunner. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Red Circle, Gold Key, Warren, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. July 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #109
    Comic Reader (1961) 109

    Batman cover by Klaus Janson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Red Circle, Charlton, and Warren. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Hanley Hotbox cartoon. Published by Street Enterprises. Aug. 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #110
    Comic Reader (1961) 110

    Luke Cage (Power Man) cover by Ron Wilson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Warren, Charlton, and Red Circle. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Hanley Hotbox cartoon. Famous Monsters Convention ad. Sept. 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #118
    Comic Reader (1961) 118
  • Issue #119
    Comic Reader (1961) 119
  • Issue #120
    Comic Reader (1961) 120
  • Issue #121
    Comic Reader (1961) 121
  • Issue #124
    Comic Reader (1961) 124
  • Issue #125
    Comic Reader (1961) 125

    Cover art by Will Eisner. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Continuity, Warren, Harvey, National Lampoon, Charlton, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Fanzine reviews. Quotes from writer quotes. Ad with Gray Morrow art. The Buyer's Guide ad. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Dec. 1975. 50 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #141
    Comic Reader (1961) 141

    John Carter cover art by Howard Bender and Duffy Vohland. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Visual, Warren, Harvey, Gold Key, and Archie. Includes plot synopses. The Buyer's Guide ad with photos of Alan Light, Murray Bishoff, Shel Dorf, Martin Greim, and Don and Maggie Thompson. Obituaries on Edmond Hamilton, Bob Brown, John Rosenberger, and James Childress. Letters from Mike Gold and Steve Englehart. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Back cover art by Bob Staszak. Mar. 1977. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #144
    Comic Reader (1961) 144

    Cover art by Carl Potts and Terry Austin. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Charlton, Gold Key, Harvey, Warren, Archie, and Continuity. Back cover art by William Fulgate. Chicago Comicon 77 ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. June, 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #147
    Comic Reader (1961) 147

    Disciple cover (color) by Marshall Rogers. Comics news. Media news. Interviews with Don McGregor, Jenette Kahn, and Rona Blabbit. Roy Crane obituary. Back cover art by Mike Tiefenbacher. Golden Man strip by Tiefenbacher. TCR history by Jerry Bails. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #148
    Comic Reader (1961) 148

    Ms. Marvel cover (color) by Tom Sutton. Cover art by Tom Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses. Interview with John David Warner. Warlock back cover art by Douglas Herring. Letter from Alex Toth and Derrill J. Rothermich. Warren ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises.Sept. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #157
    Comic Reader (1961) 157

    Solomon Grundy and the Wizard vs. the Green Lanterns (Hal Jordan & Alan Scott) cover by Bob Staszak. Hal and Wizard back cover by Staszak. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Charlton, Archie, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Mort Weisinger obituary. Letter from John Byrne. Media reviews. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. June 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #159
    Comic Reader (1961) 159

    Martian Manhunter cover by Al Milgrom. Power Girl and The Huntress back cover art by Rick Taylor. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Gold Key, Star Reach, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Roy Thomas and Larry Latham. Fred Hembeck cartoon. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Aug. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #161
    Comic Reader (1961) 161

    Marvel Family cover art by Fred Hembeck. Warlod back-cover art by Jerry Ordway. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Warren, Gold Key, Krupp, Visual, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Sergio Aragones, Frank McGinty, Frank Thorne, David Michelinie, Jack C. Harris, and T. Casey Brennan. Drawings by Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum, and Walt Simonson. Archie Fred Hembeck strip. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #164
    Comic Reader (1961) 164

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Star Hawks cover by Gil Kane Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #165
    Comic Reader (1961) 165

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Superman cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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    $15 fn TCR The Comic Reader w Menomonee Falls Gazette #165 Feb 1979 SUPERMAN Fanzine
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  • Issue #166
    Comic Reader (1961) 166

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Front cover by Richard Howell, back cover by George Perez & Joe Sinnott. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #168
    Comic Reader (1961) 168
    • Signed by Bob Layton with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Antman cover by Bob Layton. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #169
    Comic Reader (1961) 169

    Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer cover (the original never before published version of Captain Marvel # 63) by Pat Broderick. Rom the Spaceknight back-cover by Tom Palmer. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. Includes comic strips from The Menomonee Falls Gazette. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 62 pages, B&W, 7-in. x 10.25-in. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #170
    Comic Reader (1961) 170

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu cover (original cover to Master of Kung Fu # 81) by Mike Zeck. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #171
    Comic Reader (1961) 171

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Issue #172
    Comic Reader (1961) 172

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Captain Marvel cover by Jim Aparo Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #173
    Comic Reader (1961) 173

    Interview with Jim Steranko. The Spirit front cover by Alan Jim Hanley & Dennis Jensen, Storm & Phoenix back cover by Bob Staszak. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #174
    Comic Reader (1961) 174

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Iron Man cover by Bob Layton Cover price $1.25.

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  • Issue #175
    Comic Reader (1961) 175

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Green Lantern & Sinestro cover by Don Newton & Terry Austin. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #176
    Comic Reader (1961) 176

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Machine Man covers by Stve Ditko. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #177
    Comic Reader (1961) 177

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Catwoman, Batgirl & Batman cover by Dennis Jensen Cover price $1.25.

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    8 days left Auction COMIC READER #177 fanzine (1980) Catwoman & Batgirl cover

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  • Issue #178
    Comic Reader (1961) 178

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Mary Marvel cover by Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #179
    Comic Reader (1961) 179
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
    • Label #1624796005
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #1242901018
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    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. April Fool's Day cover announcing the death of Stan Lee. Cover price $1.50.