Cartoonist Profiles (1977) comic books 1977-1979

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Star Hawks (Ron Goulart/Gil Kane), Charles Schulz in London, Frank McLaughlin interview, Bill Hoest interview, Tintin, Hanna-Barbera animation, Burne Hogarth, Raggedy Ann & Andy animated film, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 92 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: interviews with Al Capp, Gil Kane, and Otto Messmer (Felix the Cat), and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 68 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. This issue features John and Allen Saunders (Mary Worth, Steve Roper & Mike Nomad), Edwina, "Inside Woody Allen" by Stu Hample, Mort Walker, working in animation in 1923 New York, TV cartoon commercials, editorial cartoonist Newton Thomas Pratt, John F. Langton, Walt Disney's "Pete's Dragon," Sherlocko the Monk, Roy Crane sketchbook, and more. Bonus fold-out poster with self-portraits of the 1970 membership of the National Cartoonists Society (10.75 x 64 in.). Cover price $3.50.

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September 1978. In this issue: Willard Mullin, John Romita & Spider-Man, Bill Blackbeard, Winnie the Pooh, Joe Kubert, Allen & John Saunders, Jerry DeFuccio, Grim Natwick, John Severin, Stan Stamaty, Hilda Terry, Doug Marlette, Jim Berry, Keith Mackenzie, I. Klein, Comic Strip Auction, Mel Calman. Cover drawn especially for CARTOONIST PROfiles by Willard Mullin. Cover price $3.50.

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December 1978. Cover blurb: "This is the beginning of an episode in 'Kerry Drake' - based on the real Museum of Cartoon Art. For the story of how it came about read: 'A Paean to my Peers.'" Cover price $3.50.

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CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.50.

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June 1979. Cover blurb: "When we interviewed cartoonist Stan Drake about his new syndicated panel 'Pop Idols,' and about his upcoming portrait show featuring 50 famous cartoonists, we said we'd like to feature one of the portraits on our cover. But Stan didn't want to appear to favor one cartoonist over another, so he suggested we solve the problem by using his portrait of your editor, Jud Hurd." Cover price $3.50.

September 1979. Cover blurb: "On April 1, 1979, the day when the new comic strip 'Zeus!' made its newspaper debut, a surprise party was arranged in Honolulu for its creator, Corky Trinidad, by members of 'The House of Cartoons,' Hawaii's Cartoonists' Association. Shown here (L to R) are Gary Kato, George Lee, Corky Trinidad, Don Dougherty, Karen Wong, Dennis Fujitake and Dave Thorne. Zeus! is being distributed by The Register & Tribune Syndicate. Story in this issue." Cover price $3.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.50.