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Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) comic books 1971-1973

  • Issue #22
    Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) 22
    • Staple rust.

    Wraparound cover by Dan Adkins. Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson.

  • Issue #24
    Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) 24
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Articles on the 1971 Comic Art Convention in New York City, including James Warren's keynote speech, the Warren Awards, and various panel discussions featuring Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Harvey Kurtzman, Jim Steranko, and others. Also "Was Wertham Right After All" and fiction, "Sinar Alone" chapter 4 by David Hanley. Many convention photos, plus art by John Fantucchio, Don Rosa, Joe Sinnott, Bill Black, Doug Potter, Dave Stevens, and Dave Cockrum in color.Wraparound Superman cover by Don Newton/Dan Adkins. 8.5 x 11; black and white (one page color, plus color cover); 32 pages.

  • Issue #25
    Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) 25

    Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #25 includes: wraparound cover art by William Black; inside cover art by Dave Cockrum; The Real Jack Kirby by David Fryxell and William Reynolds; Jack Kirby: All Father Man by Tom Fagan; a profile of fan artist Donald Wong; Green Horn strip; Funny Animals for a Funny Fanzine by Dwight Decker; Jim Jones art; Death: Thy Color Be Orange fiction by Tom Fagan (art by Martin L. Greim); and Alternatives for Conventions by Byron Preiss. 32 pgs. Jan, 1972.

  • Issue #27
    Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) 27

    Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson. Issue #27 includes: wraparound cover art by R. Kline; a letter from Phil Seuling; A Look at the DC Burroughs Book Adaptations by Duffy Vohland; The Legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs by Bill Cantey (with art by John Fantucchio, Joe Sinnott, and Don Newton); An E.R.B. Epilogue-Catalogue of Reference and Related Items; Noman strip by Jim Pinkoski; Don Newton: A Portfolio of Western Illustrations; Rootwild Remembered by Jim Jones; Greenhorn strip by Alan Hanley; an interview with Gray Morrow; J Series strip by Steve Ditko; and Captain Marvel pin-up by C.C. Beck. 60 pgs. Winter, 1973. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #28
    Collector, The (1967 Fanzine) 28
    • Staple rust.

    Fall 1973. Comic stories by Don Rosa and Alan Hanley. Articles about Golden Age comics heroines, the legacy of Star Trek, and the Shadow. Don Newton western portfolio. 4 pages Star Trek illustrations by John Byrne. 1 page Adam Warlock art by Gil Kane. 1 page Batman art by Byrne. Covers by Ken Barr and Don Newton. Magazine format; black and white; 52 pages.