Comics Buyer's Guide (1971) comic books

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The Buyers Guide for Comic Fandom #303, Sept. 7, 1979. This issue has three sections, 72 pages, and features a Beautiful Balloons column by Don and Maggie Thompson; a Dateline comic strip by Fred Hembeck; a Media Report column by David McDonnell; A Dark and Stormy Column by Terry Beatty; and a 1979 San Diego Comicon convention report, with photos, by Murray Bishoff. The Green Arrow cover was drawn by an unknown artist who signed his work Mr. Mystery Artist. This anonymous cover artist also drew the covers for TBG #350 and #373. Summary of this issue by Russ Maheras.

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The Buyers Guide for Comic Fandom #307, Oct. 5, 1979. This issue has three sections, 72 pages, and features a Beautiful Balloons column by Don and Maggie Thompson; a Dateline comic strip by Fred Hembeck; a Media Report column by David McDonnell; a Now What? column by Murray Bishoff; and two columns by Terry Beatty, titled I just Column Like I See Em and An Underground Column. The terrific science fiction space cover is by Brad Caslos. Summary of this issue by Russ Maheras.

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The Buyer's Guide for Comic Fandom is an early-era comics ad zine featuring comic for sale lists and ads for the many fan publication of the period. This issue features a R. Holmes cover. Marvel Comics Coming Attractions. 80 pages, black and white on newsprint, tabloid 11.5-in. x 17.5-in. NOTE: Early issues were mailed free to interested comic collectors; back issues could be ordered at 25c ea. Later the publication moved to paid subscriptions. Cover price $1.00.

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June 22, 1990. Special features on Dick Tracy in this issue: Disney's 'Tracy' Comic Books; Dick Tracy Today - Max Allan Collins tells what's happening in the comic strip and in several new books; Dick Tracy in Comic Books; Tracymania; Dick Tracy Highlights - landmarks in Tracy's half-century history; Dick Tracy Speaks - audiotape adventure; Chester Gould - Max Allan Collins writes a fond recollection of Dick Tracy's creator; The "Real" Breathless Mahoney; Dick Tracy in the Movies. Cover price $2.25.

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July 23, 1993. Timothy Truman talks Jonah Hex and more; article by Walt Simonson; Dr. Seuss drawings on display in San Diego this summer. Jonah Hex cover by Timothy Truman. Cover price $2.50.

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August 13, 1993. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Malibu launches comic-book series in August; MAXX lives; the 'What If's that weren't; Rob Liefeld takes sabbatical from Extreme Studios; Don Martin leaves Cracked, plans humor comic book; Mike Grell vows to continue Shaman's Tears; adventures of Don Rosa in Scandinavia and elsewhere. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine cover by Jerome Moore. Cover price $2.50.

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May 27, 1994. Walt Simonson's Star Slammers from Bravura. Plus: Neil Gaiman on Alice Cooper; Alice Cooper on Neil Gaiman; Michael Zulli on Neil Gaiman and Alice Cooper. Star Slammers cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.50.

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March 26, 1999. Dick Ayers interview; Spidey lawsuit is settled; Archie's John Goldwater dies; Dark Horse's Mike Richardson speaks on The Comic Code; Oakland WonderCon is April 16-18; Harvey nominations are announced; Fred Hembeck sees a ghost; Mr. Silver Age visits the '50s. Cover price $2.95.

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July 2, 1999. The Silver Age Family Tree - where do your favorite Superman comics have their roots?; Comic Heaven auction offers thousands of Golden and Silver Age treasures; But I Digress by Peter David - Peter indulges in wishful thinking; Faraway Looks by John Jackson Miller - a double dose of DC, Chaos, and other reviews; Point of View by Mark Evanier - more on the "Marvel Method"; Tony's Tips by Tony Isabella - Tony relives Silver Age memories at Big Easy Con. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Anime/Manga Shelf; CBG Calendar; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; For Art's Sake; Marketplace Minutes; Mass o' Media; Now Appearing; On Top of the Trends; Price Guide Updates; Retailer Directory; Scouting Report; Showcase; The Spirit; Subscription Service; What, Where, and When. Cover features the covers of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) #32 by Curt Swan & John Forte and Action Comics (1938 DC) #284 by Swan & Sheldon Moldoff. Cover price $2.95.

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August 6, 1999. Celebrating more than 50 years of 'Super' Jim Mooney comics; Alex Ross raises $66,000+ for UNICEF; head back to school with September-shipping comics. Jim Mooney cover. Cover price $2.95.

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October 22, 1999. 60 Years of Marvel; Chris Claremont returns to X-Men; "Sabrina without a stitch?" What did Archie say?; New York's Big Apple Con goes national Nov. 12-14. Cover features the covers of Marvel Comics (1939) #1 by Frank R. Paul and All Winners Comics (1941) #19. Cover price $2.95.

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August 3, 2001. Stock your shelves with comics collections; why do we need Clark Kent?; CGC Population Report - the numbers tell a tale; bonus preview - Sir Apropos of Nothing. Cover price $3.50.

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August 17, 2001. Living legends celebrate Comic-Con International: San Diego; revisit the Super-Pet shop with Mr. Silver Age; Marvel/DC spar at Comic-Con; CBG Pick of the Week - Joss Whedon's Fray; do pedigrees still matter? Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on Marvel and DC rivalry by Peter David; thoughts on Christopher Hewett and Lorenzo music by Mark Evanier; features on Samurai Jack, RoboDojo, and a post-San Diego wrap up; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by Peter David; thoughts on Bill Finger, Get Smart, and Dave Barry by Mark Evanier; Marvelous memories by Tony Isabella; Spider-Man foes by Fred Hembeck; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a column on Ghost World by Gwen David (Peter's daughter); a piece on The Web by Craig Shutt; Celebrating 60 years with Archie; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a memoriam of fandom pioneer Ronn Foss; a column on Dragon*Con by Peter David; an article about Classics Illustrated comics; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Jo Duffy. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: features on Knights of the Dinner Table and Dork Storm Press; a piece on the Justice League cartoon; a column on a night at MIT by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes a letter by Jim Steranko (in the Captain Comics column). Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Harry Potter; Catching Up with Denis Kitchen; a piece on Captain Marvel by Andrew Smith; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on current Marvel and DC films; Catching Up with Bill Cole; an obituary of Katy Keene creator Bill Woggon; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. April 4, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on CrossGen's literacy program; Catching Up with Terry Austin; a piece on DC's first Martian Manhunter; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. June 13, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Comic Book: The Movie; Catching Up with Tom Gill; an obituary for Al Hartley; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. June 20, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on the Hulk movie; Catching Up with Lou Ferrigno; a piece on DC's Archives series; an article about Eclipso; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. June 27, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Alien vs. Predator comics; a feature on Avengers Disassembled; CBG fan awards; the death of CrossGen; Marvel's Top 10 Silver Age Moments; plus the usual reviews, price guide, news items, and more. October 2004. Cover price $5.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow; an article about super-hero serials; a piece on DC on TV; DC's Top 10 Silver Age Moments; plus the usual reviews, price guide, news items, and more. November 2004 Cover price $5.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on The Incredibles; Geoff Johns on Hal Jordan's return; "Comics Ideas Gone Wrong"; Andrew Smith on revising Green Lantern's history; a piece on The Anti-Fly League; plus the usual reviews, price guide, news items, and more. December 2004. Cover price $5.99.

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This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Superman; a tribute to Christopher Reeve; 1,600 comics you must own; Peter David on DC's various Crises; plus the usual reviews, price guide, news items, and more. January 2005 $5.99 Cover price $5.99.