Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) comic books 1965-1967

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Photo offset printing; staple bounded on sides of pages; black and white interiors. Color cover by D. Bruce Berry features Powerman. Back cover and inside back cover feature photographs of comic fandom. Many of the people who worked on Star-Studded Comics, other comic fanzines, other comic-related publications, and who had letters printed in these magazines are pictured here. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that the circulation of this issue was 400 copies and has letters from Gary Acord, Steve Perrin, Ed Lahmann, Al Kuhfeld, and Bill Spicer. Comic stories: Powerman in "Riddle of the Runaway Rocket" (script by Howard Keltner, art by D. Bruce Berry), "The Blade" (script and art by Bill "Biljo" White), Dr. Weird in "Satin [sic] Hirelings" (script by Phil Liebfred, pencils by Al Weiss, inks by Scott Bell), Mr. Mystic in "Doom of the Titan Wraith" (text story by Robert Butts with illustrations by Buddy Saunders as "Don Fowler"), "Cyclops" (script and art by Ed Lahmann). Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 7 - July 1965 Format: Photo offset printing Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Howard Keltner features large picture of Dr. Weird and smaller shots of the Defender, the Fog, the Human Cat, and Powerman. First issue with color back cover features full page picture of the Defender versus Crystal Stone. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that it has been two years since the Texas Trio had their first meeting and decided to publish a comic book. Also states that the circulation of this issue was 1,000 copies and has letters from Jerry Phillips, Roger Elwood, Dave Bibby, Russ Manning, and Roy Thomas. Issue also has ads for other fan published magazines. Stories:Xal-Kor the Human Cat "Meets the Coil" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green Dr. Weird versus "The Thing Out of Time" Comic story with script and art by Landon Chesney The Fog in "Meet Misty" Comic story with script and art by Bill "Biljo" White Powerman versus "the Blue Barrier" Text story by George R.R. Martin with illustrations by Buddy Saunders and Don Fowler. Note: Don Fowler and Buddy Saunders were the same person. The Defender Comic story with script by Al Kuhfeld and art by Dick Tatge and Kuhfeld Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 8 - March 1966 Format: Photo offset printing Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Richard "Grass" Green features Xal-Kor the Human Cat. Back cover features the Changling, Powerman, the Defender, the White Dragon, and Doctor Weird. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that a reprint of issue number four is available and that it is in the wrap-around format not the stapling on the side which was used in the first printing of issue number four. Asks readers if there would be any interest in a Star-Studded Comics Annual. Although there was favorable response, the Texas Trio never did a Star-Studded Comics Annual. Notes that the print run of this issue was 500 copies. Issue also has an advertisement for "The Guidebook to Comic Fandom" which is "designed primarily for the fan who wishes to know more about Fandom; its history, current status and activity, and its future." Full page ad for "The Broken Sword" a comic strip serial by Poul Anderson and George Barr which will begin in Trumpet number four, a fanzine published by Tom Reamy. First issue in which the letters are moved from "Let's Talk It Over!" In this issue, they are featured in "From Our Readers" and contain letters Al Kuhfeld, Donald D. Ensign, Landon Chesney, George R.R. Martin, Leonard Tirado, and Jerry Page. Stories:Xal-Kor the Human Cat in "Operation Big Move!" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green The White Dragon Strikes Back! Text story by John Wright with illustrations by Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) Doctor Weird in "The Slaves of the She Beast!" Comic story with script by Raymond Miller and art by Landon Chesney The Changling in "Agent of the C.I.A.!" Text story by Buddy Saunders with illustrations by Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) Powerman and the Defender versus Zygot Comic story with script by Al Milgrom and art by J. Star and Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 9 - Summer 1966 Format: Photo offset printing Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Buddy Saunders features Doctor Weird. Back cover by D. Bruce Berry for Vale Proditor! "Let's Talk It Over!" notes print run of this issue was 500 copies. "From Our Readers" features letters from Dennis Richard, John Melvin, Landon Chesney, John Wright, George R.R. Martin, Dave Bibby, and William C. Lee. Full page ad for audio tapes of a Captain Marvel serial, the Superman Broadway play, and the Mad Magazine Broadway play. Stories:Dr. Weird in "The Curse of Skullwing!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Alan Weiss Powerman versus "The Transmuter" Comic story with script by Dave Bibby and art by Bill Dubay Vale Proditor! Text story by Howard Waldrop and illustrations by Buddy Saunders. Today Waldrop is a noted science fiction writer. This was possibly his first published story. Xal-Kor the Human Cat in "A Friend in Need!" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 10 - Winter 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Buddy Saunders features the Defender. Back cover by Buddy Saunders. "Let's Talk It Over!" notes print run of this issue at 500 copies. No letters in this issue. This issue also has a report and photographs of the Southwestern Con 1966 - the FIRST comic convention ever held in the state of Texas. Issue also has a half-page advertisement for the June 16-18, 1967 Houston Comic-Con, the second comic con held in Texas. Last issue with text stories. From #11 on are entirely comic stories. Stories:The Defender in "The Widow Worshipers!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by J. Star and Al Milgrom Dr. Weird in "Only Kids are Afraid of the Dark!" Text story by George R.R. Martin and illustrations by Buddy Saunders Xal-Kor the Human Cat in "Xal-Kor to the Rescue!" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green "The Bloody Mary!" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 11 - Summer 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by George Metzger features Dr. Weird and back cover features Gully Foyle by Stanley Pitt. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that the print run of this issue was 500 copies. "From Our Readers" has letters from Harold Julian, Gordon Flagg Jr., and Mickey Schwaberow. Issue also features a column called "Bidgee" by John Ryan which tells of comic related news from Australia and features descriptions and art of a popular Australian comic strip called "Gully Foyle." Stories:Dr. Weird in "Black Rite" Comic story with script by George Metzger and Peter Grant and art by George Metzger and Rick Shubb The Changling in "Scabbard Strikes!" Comic story with script and art by Ron Harris Dr. Weird in "Dr. Weird Meets The Demon" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders Cover price $0.50.

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Star-Studded Comics 12 - Winter 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Richard "Grass" Green features the Xal-Kor the Human Cat. Back cover features last page of story in color. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that this issue's print run was 500 copies and has letters from Gordon Flagg Jr., Craig Yoe, John Ryan, and Dave Bibby. Column also has an announcement that the Southwestern Con 1968 will be held in Dallas on June 21-23, 1968. This issue also features a detailed article and photos on the Houston Con 1967 - the second comic convention held in Texas. Stories:A four-part epic tale of Xal-Kor the Human Cat. This is the only issue of Star-Studded Comics to feature a book-length tale of one super-hero - Xal-Kor Versus The Invincible Vole!" Part 1 - "The Origin of the Invincible Vole!" Story by Richard "Grass" Green. Art by Richard "Grass" Green and Landon Chesney Part 2 - "Xal-Kor...Defeated!" Story by Richard "Grass" Green and art by Richard Buckler Part 3 - "At Death's Door..." Story and art by Richard "Grass" Green Part 4 - "The Tide Turns!" Story and art by Richard "Grass" Green Cover price $0.50.