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Vortex (1982) comic books 1985-1987

  • Issue #11
    Vortex (1982) 11

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    Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Edited by Ty Templeton. Stories and art by Jaime Hernandez, Mike Regan, Tom Nesbitt, Jeff Morgan and Fabio Gasbarri. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Ty Templeton recounts how he became editor of Vortex magazine by accident; an early sci-fi story (and cover) by Jaime Hernandez of Los Bros Hernandez; man and machine hunt each other; soldiers use robots to play war games. The He That Walks; Elapse; One on One; Johnny Slaughter: Justice…At Any Cost - Flaming Death. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #12
    Vortex (1982) 12
    Published 1986 by Vortex Comics.

    Cover by Gary Wray. Edited by Lou Stathis and Deborah Marks. Stories and art by Gary Wray, Brian James Riedel, Bert Blood, Jeff Morgan, Michele Passmann, Matt Howarth and Sam Kieth. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Deborah Marks discusses becoming the new editor; early work by Matt Howarth and Sam Kieth. Vortex Magazine is Back; The Devil Robots; Tourist$; Commie Roundup!; Frog; Krazy Dreams; The Senile Alien; Johnny Slaughter: Justice…At Any Cost - Flaming Death 2. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #13
    Vortex (1982) 13
    Published 1987 by Vortex Comics.

    Cover by Maurice Vellekoop. Edited by Deborah Marks. Stories and art by Maurice Vellekoop, Le Carborator, Fiona Smyth, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Citizen Ink and Dan Day. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Editor Deborah Marks discusses the issues focus on Toronto comics artists; a soap opera spoof by Maurice Vellekoop; the Henry W. Longfellow Poem "Christmas Bells" is adapted by Dan Day. Guilt Comics; The Boy Scientist; Gert the Mannequin; Holocaust; The Main Course. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #14
    Vortex (1982) 14
    Published 1987 by Vortex Comics.

    Cover by Rodney Dunn. Edited by William P. Marks. Stories and art by Maurice Vellekoop, Gary Fields, Terry Laban, Mitch Manzer and Seth. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Original editor Bill Marks resumes the position after a string of editors; a soap opera spoof by Maurice Vellekoop; early work by Terry Laban and Seth. Guilt Comics; Holiday; Out Tonite; Amazing Funnies; Dunton Huntley's Intergalactic Swing-time Band! 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #15
    Vortex (1982) 15
    Published 1987 by Vortex Comics.

    Cover by Adam Shaeen. Stories and art by Fiona Smyth, Dominic Bugatto, Christopher Staff, Richard G. Taylor, Gary Fields and Seth. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Early work by Dominic Bugatto and Seth marks the final issue of this series. Gert the Mannequin and Sandman; The Abstractionist; The Boy Scientist; Home Fires; Cats; Dirty Dog. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.