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  • Issue #44
    Comics Journal (1977) 44

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    'Best & Worst' issue looks at the best & worst of comics, animation, fandom and even of The Comics Journal. Also: Marv Wolfman interview. Cover by Keith Pollard. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #45
    Comics Journal (1977) 45

    Superman cover by Joe Staton. Interview with Joe Staton. Superman The Movie reviewed. Comics in West Germany. Classic Don Rosa story Tagdenah reprinted. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 66 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #46
    Comics Journal (1977) 46

    Interview with Will Eisner; Denny O'Neil reviews Eisner's A Contract With God. The Spirit cover painting by Eisner. Cover price $1.25.

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    $10 Fantagraphics The COMICS JOURNAL #46 Will Eisner Spirit VG+ 4.5

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  • Issue #47
    Comics Journal (1977) 47

    Dennis Fujitake cover. Interview with Will Eisner. Eisners technique examined in detail. Writer Steve Skeates bemoans the lack of originality in late 70s superhero comics. Marvels Stan Lee & DCs Jenette Kahn speak at Temple University. Steve Englehart: the golden years at Marvel. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 66 pages. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #48
    Comics Journal (1977) 48

    140-page summer special. 8 pages in color. Interviews with Len Wein and Samuel R. Delaney; discussing Weirdworld with Doug Moench, John Buscema, Peter Ledger, Rudy Nebres, Rick Marschall and Ralph Macchio. Cover price $3.00.

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    $15 COMICS JOURNAL #48 ~ FN 1979 FANTAGRAPHICS MAGAZINE ~ MARVEL'S WEIRDWORLD

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  • Issue #49
    Comics Journal (1977) 49

    Analysis of the X-Men by Carol Kalish and Richard Howell; behind-the-scenes at Heavy Metal magazine. Shade cover by Dennis Fujitake. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #50
    Comics Journal (1977) 50

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    X-Men cover by Dennis Fujitake. Interview with Chris Claremont, with kibitzing by Roger Stern. Denny O'Neil quits DC for Marvel. DC writer and editor Paul Levitz on the need for Higher Criticism of comics. Cat Yronwode reviews Jack T. Chick's Crusaders comics. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Back cover: Red Sonja by Elfquests Wendy Pini. Black and white; 92 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #51
    Comics Journal (1977) 51

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    Interview with Howard Chaykin; Frank Brunner's angry farewell to comics. Cover by Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #52
    Comics Journal (1977) 52

    Interview with Rick Marschall. Dennis Fujitake cover features Plastic Man battling Mr. Fantastic and the Elongated Man. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #53
    Comics Journal (1977) 53
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    • Signed by Harlan Ellison. No certification is included.

    Harlan Ellison cover/interview including the Ellison/Michael Fleisher (writer for DC Spectre) lawsuit

    148 pages. Harlan Ellison interview; interviews with Kelly Freas, Trina Robbins and Murray Boltinoff. Back cover by Neal Adams Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #54
    Comics Journal (1977) 54

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    Interview with Marshall Rogers; Al Capp's final interview. Moon Knight and Batman cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #55
    Comics Journal (1977) 55
    • Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio
    • From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

    Green Lantern front cover by Gil Kane, back cover by John Bolton. Interview with DC writer and editor Jack C. Harris. The art of John Bolton. TJC editor Kim Thompson defends the Journals shifting away from coverage of Marvel and DC, towards promoting independent comics and archival collections. Essay on the comics writing of Don McGregor and Steve Gerber. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #56
    Comics Journal (1977) 56

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    Interview with Michael Fleisher. Jonah Hex front cover by Luis Dominguez, back cover by Neal Adams. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #57
    Comics Journal (1977) 57

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    148-page summer special. Interview with John Byrne. X-Men cover by Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #58
    Comics Journal (1977) 58

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    Martin Pasko, Jim Shooter, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Mark Evanier discuss the art of comics writing. Daredevil and Elektra cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #59
    Comics Journal (1977) 59

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    Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," Dave Sim letter to editor; Ken Macklin and Dennis Fujitake covers Cover price $1.95.

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    $5 Fantagraphics The COMICS JOURNAL #59 VG+ 4.5

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  • Issue #60
    Comics Journal (1977) 60

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    Jim Shooter interview, Alex Toth, EC Comics; Fred Hembeck and Dennis Fujitake covers Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #61
    Comics Journal (1977) 61

    Gil Kane cover; Roy Thomas interview; Howard the Duck, Captain America; Frank Miller/Terry Austin Wonder Woman back cover Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #62
    Comics Journal (1977) 62

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    Batman cover by Dick Giordano. Interview with DC artist and editor Dick Giordano. The Comics Journal Defense Fund is launched to help the magazines legal battles. Steve Gerber and Gene Colans post-Howard the Duck graphic novel, Stewart the Rat. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 98 pages. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #63
    Comics Journal (1977) 63

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    338 pages. Interviews with Wendy & Richard Pini, Steve Englehart and Denis Kitchen; articles by Will Eisner and Denny O'Neil; previously unpublished TV treatment of a story by Harlan Ellison, with illustrations by Gil Kane. Front cover by Wendy Pini, back cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $4.95.

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    3 days left Auction COMICS JOURNAL #63 .. VG .. ELFQUEST .. PAINTED FRONT & BACK COVER ..

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  • Issue #64
    Comics Journal (1977) 64
    • Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio
    • From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

    Gil Kane cover. Industry stalwarts Gil Kane and Denny ONeil on comics writing. Jack Kirby & Mike Grell join upstart indie company Pacific Comics. Bill Mantlos Micronauts moves to the direct-sales market. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Back cover by Ken Macklin. Black and white; 114 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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    $10 The Comics Journal 64 1981 The Good And Bad Of Shang-Chi
    $12 COMICS JOURNAL #64 ~ FN/VF 1981 FANTAGRAPHICS MAGAZINE ~ TARZAN COVER ~ GIL KANE

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  • Issue #65
    Comics Journal (1977) 65

    Jack Kirby and Art Spiegelman covers. Interview with Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly about RAW and Spiegelman's new project, Maus. Jack Kirby returns to comics with Captain Victory. Harlan Ellisons latest debacle. Cartoons by Hilary Barta, Gary Kwapisz and Howard Purcell. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 146 pages. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #66
    Comics Journal (1977) 66

    Dennis Fujitake Batman cover; Dennis O'Neil interview; Superman II movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark; Kevin Nowlan illustrations Cover price $2.50.

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    $30 COMICS JOURNAL#66 VF/NM 1981 FANTAGRIPHICS FANZINE

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  • Issue #67
    Comics Journal (1977) 67

    Interview with Harvey Kurtzman. Wally Woods adult comics. Harlan Ellison vs. Warren Publishing. ECs Progressive line of comics, part 1. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Cover by Kurtzman. Black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $3.00.

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    6 days left Auction Comics Journal 67 (1981) Comics Great Harvey Kurtzman Interview Fantagraphics VF

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  • Issue #68
    Comics Journal (1977) 68

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    Discussing comics with Frank Miller, Denny O'Neil, Louise Jones, Roy Thomas, Julius Schwartz, Jim Shooter, Len Wein and Dick Giordano. X-Men cover by Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $2.50.

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    $5 Fantagraphics The COMICS JOURNAL #68 X-MEN G/VG 3.0

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  • Issue #69
    Comics Journal (1977) 69

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    Gerry Conway interview - talking back to the Journal; R.I.P.: Wally Wood and Russ Manning. Dr. Strange painted cover. Cover price $2.50.