Comics Buyer's Guide (1971) comic books 1980-1989

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.

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 McConnell cover. Harvey Kurtzman interview by Shel Dorf. 84 pages (+20 page paperback book catalog supplement), 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.

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 Newsome cover. Columns "Media Report" by David McDonnell and "Fit to Print" by Cat Yronwode. 6 page comic strip "'Ace' Convoy Star Trucker" by Tim Fuller. 72 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.

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 Rudi Franke cover. 3 page "See You in the Funnies" comic strip by uncredited. Photos from the 1979 Comics and Fantasy Fair. "Media Report" by David McDonnell. "Mr. E" reprint from Dynamic Comics #18. 64 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.

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 Rudi Franke cover. Marvel Coming Attractions. 88 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.

December 9, 1983. DC may change Superman, Wonder Woman - Steve Gerber to revamp WW, Gil Kane to rework Superman; Nightveil; Bruce Chrislip article "Crumb on the Campus"; Creation, Starlog team to offer science fiction conventions; Raoul Vezina dies at 35, drew 'Smilin' Ed' Comics; Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby turn 'Destroyer Duck' over to new writer, artist. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Bitter Half; Classified Ads; Comics Guide; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; Fit to Print; Freddy & Eddy; Hall of Fame; I Cover the Newsstand; Information, Please; Kitz 'n' Katz; Oh, So?; Rayguns, Elves; Swashbungler; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Women Cartoonists; Year of Jubilo.

October 25, 1985. John Byrne to revamp Superman - story begins all over again with Vol. 2 #1; Howard Chaykin - Shadow, Wolverine, more; 'Jonny Quest' - Comico schedules it for 1986; Steve Gerber to revive Spectre - character completely recreated for new series; radio stars recreate their roles; Judge Adrian Chase meets Prof. Kingsfield; a review of Macross on video; the 'Trufan Adventures' death bonanza; Lawrence Watt-Evans on comic book covers; a new column by Jean-Marc Lofficier; plus ads, letters and more.

April 18, 1986. New Universe - Marvel backs concept with TV and print advertising campaigns; John Buscema to return to 'Fantastic Four'; DC puts brakes on new talent project. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; American Comic Strips; Angel Love; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; The Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

Original cover price: $1.50. April 25, 1986. Power Pack goes direct-sale only - 'X-Men massacre' story ending won't be on newsstands; Frank Miller appears at Lone Star to promote Dark Knight; Thou Art Only a Man - some second-thoughts on hot comics; Angel Love #1 comics preview conclusion; Watchmen #1 review. Cover price $1.50.

May 2, 1986. With Do-It-Yourself Comic Book - just pull out the centerfold; 'Dark Knight' returns to press; 2nd edition error - the second edition of 'Dark Knight' #2 has produced a problem for collectors; Chester Gould and Dick Tracy - a look at a classic cartoonist and his classic strip; Comico to hit newsstands in May; warehouse fire - 175,000 underground comix from Rip Off Press burn. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Comics Exchange; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Cosmic Trips; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Everett True; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Shel Dorf; 3-D Pete; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.