Comic Book Marketplace (1991 Gemstone) comic books 1996-1998

Those vile VILLAINS and the heroes who loved them! This issue: a nostalgic and sometimes humorous look at the most famous bad guys in the history of comics! Find out why so many serious hobbyists avidly collect certain villain covers and stories...and which can be had for way below market value! Also includes all the regular features--plus a color gallery section. Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

Mile High...White Mountain...Cosmic Aeroplane...Larson...these are just a few of the many and often confusing labels used to describe certain rare, sought after, and very expensive comics! But are these pedigree issues really worth the extra cost? CBM #32 surveys dealers and collectors from all over the country to find out just how much a premium you should be paying. Find out why certain pedigrees are sometimes considered to be over-priced, while others can be purchased for way below market value! Don't miss the quick reference and history of all the pedigree collections that no serious collector can do without! Plus: This issue also takes a revealing look at the Silver Age Hawkman and Spectre artist, the amazing Murphy Anderson! Get in on the ground floor and find out why demand for this great artist's original art is one of the best kept secrets in fandom! Don't miss this insider's exclusive from both the investor's and collector's viewpoint! Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

Read about why Catman Comics (many with L.B. Cole covers) have emerged as one of the rarest and most sought after titles this year! Find out why so many collectors are avidly searching out and purchasing Catman comics...and why, amazingly, some Catman issues can still be found at bargain basement prices. Grab a copy of CBM #33 and find out why savvy Golden Age collectors have gone Catman Crazy! Cover by L.B. Cole. Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! For baby boomers, the early Silver Batman that is most remembered is the Sci-Fi Batman of the late '50s and early '60s! Featured in Detective Comics, World's Finest Comics and Batman, this amazing version of the caped crusader matched wits with strange extraterrestrials and futuristic machines of destruction--often against the backdrop of a weird alien landscape! Learn why collectors all over the country treasure and collect these valuable Batman comics. Plus: CBM #34 also contains "Secrets of the Batcave," which finally reveals Dick Sprang's special genius with the Silver Age Sci-Fi Batman! Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

Special Carl Bark's 95th Birthday Party Edition! The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! For baby boomers, the early Silver Batman that is most remembered is the Sci-Fi Batman of the late '50s and early '60s! Featured in Detective Comics, World's Finest Comics and Batman, this amazing version of the caped crusader matched wits with strange extraterrestrials and futuristic machines of destruction--often against the backdrop of a weird alien landscape! Learn why collectors all over the country treasure and collect these valuable Batman comics. Plus: CBM #34 also contains "Secrets of the Batcave," which finally reveals Dick Sprang's special genius with the Silver Age Sci-Fi Batman! 80 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! Ask any serious collector...Square-bound Giants and Annuals have become one of the most collectible items in the entire field of comic book collecting! CBM #35 zeros in on these fondly remembered and extremely rare collectibles. Square-bound Giants of the '40s, '50s and '60s are now in such demand (especially in Grade) that the short supply has driven prices through the roof! Learn why collectors all over the country treasure and collect these valuable comics and how the actual method of manufacture makes copy after copy defective right from the bindery! Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! The discovery of the decade! Detective Dan...the missing link in comics history! For years collectors have searched for it..and now it's been found! Read the exclusive article in CBM #36, which features the inside scoop on this newly discovered and one of a kind "missing link" and its possible effect on comic book history...and comic book values! Cover features the cover of Detective Dan, Secret Op 48 (1933) #0. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! 1950's Sci-Fi! Fiery comets, lost alien civilizations and bizarre monsters all challenged the intrepid space heroes of the 1950's. Read the exclusive articles in CBM #37 which feature commentary by famous collectors about which titles and issues are most in demand, which are truly rare and hard to find, and which titles are still available at bargain basement prices! Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! 1950's Sci-Fi! Fiery comets, lost alien civilizations and bizarre monsters all challenged the intrepid space heroes of the 1950's. Read the exclusive articles in CBM #37 which feature commentary by famous collectors about which titles and issues are most in demand, which are truly rare and hard to find, and which titles are still available at bargain basement prices! Magazine, 80+pg. Cover price $4.95.

Will Eisner Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! Lou Fine left an indelible imprint on the history of comics, and issues with his cover art have become among the most collectible and high-demand comics in fandom. Along with demand, the prices of Lou Fine issues have also skyrocketed! The Lou Fine comics market has been smoldering for a decade...but the lid is about to come off! Find out which Lou Fine classics are hot, which are rising fast, and which are still priced at bargain basement levels! B&W w/color cover and gallery. Cover price $4.95.

Neal Adams: The DC Years. CBM Special Issue for 1996! In the tradition of the Jim Steranko special issue published in 1995 (see #28), #40 focuses on the body of comic book art that Neal Adams produced for DC Comics between 1967 and 1974. Not to slight the incredible work Adams produced for Marvel at the same time, but the overwhelming majority of his output was for DC, and in it Adams forged definitive artistic identities for several leading characters. This issue displays all the artistic highlights of Adams' singular style, a unique blend of photographic realism, dynamic anatomy, cartooning stylizations, and cinematic storytelling and panel breakdowns that signaled a sea of change in the look of comic book art. In an in-depth interview, Adams reveals the details of his entry into DC Comics and the subsequent revolutionary and revelatory changes he initiated, from his influential pen-and-brush inking to his breakthrough innovations in coloring and production. Highlighted are never-before-seen thumbnail pencils to some of Adams' most famous published pages. Cover by Adams features the Spectre, Deadman, Green Arrow and Batman. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors. The Unknown Frazetta! The comic book work of the legendary Frank Frazetta is among the most collectible and sought after in fandom, but much of his early work has not been fully documented...until now! Learn which books contain "unknown Frazetta" art and how their market value will increase when their contents become public knowledge. Beat art collectors across the country and get in on the ground floor of the Frazetta comics renaissance. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

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The Most Collectible Comics of 1996 & 1997! Don't miss the most important collector's survey of the year! Learn which Golden Age, Silver Age and Bronze Age comic books have achieved "high demand" status in 1996. This issue delivers the list and finds out why so many collectors are avidly searching for these books! Then CBM turns its attentions to the future - what will be the best comic investments for 1997? Read this issue and find out our picks! Plus: the genius of Joe Kubert! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age & Silver Age Collectors! Special Comic Character Movie Collectibles Issue! As the interest in Golden Age and Silver Age comic character collectibles continues to soar, more and more collectors are turning their interest toward vintage comic character movie collectibles! These include one-sheets, press books, serial lobby cards, theater giveaways and more. This issue goes inside the largest known collection of these and looks at dozens of rare and valuable one-of-a-kind items. Featuring Superman, Batman Robin, Captain Marvel, Green Hornet and Captain America. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! In CBM #44, the only magazine for serious collectors of Platinum, Golden, Silver and Bronze Age comics, the spotlight turns on the great Wally Wood. Often overlooked today, his amazing contributions to comics are detailed and brought to light in a definitive Wally Wood retrospective by writer Link Yaco. "It's the most amazing look at Wally Wood you'll find anywhere," says CBM's Gary M. Carter. "This will be a treasure for Wood fans and a superb introduction for new collectors." B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! The recent relaunch of the Justice League has once again catapulted DC's premiere superhero team to the forefront of the comics world. Now here's your chance to see how it all started with a fascinating, in-depth look at the early Justice League of America. For more than three decades, comic fans have followed the exploits of the JLA in its many incarnations. This issue shows you the beginning of the Justice League like you've never seen it before! Cover art by Murphy Anderson. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

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The 1950's Strangest Genre...Atom Age Comics! Don't miss this nostalgic, fascinating and in-depth look at the 1950's strangest genre...Atom Age Comics! Written during the era of McCarthyism, Communist paranoia and the Cold War, titles like Atom Age Combat, Atomic War, and World War III predicted a future filled with nuclear devastation and world-wide holocaust! These 1950's gems have already begun an upward spiral in popularity, and CBM is the first on the scene! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! Collectors do battle over DC Silver Age War Comics! These 1950's gems have already begun an upward spiral in popularity, and CBM is the first on the scene! Don't miss a special insiders' report that reveals which of the "Big Five" DC war titles are difficult to find, and which are still priced at bargain basement levels and even giveaway prices! Plus: The Genius of Russ Heath! Don't miss CBM #47's fascinating & in-depth look at one of the great Silver Age artists of all time! From Brave & the Bold and Showcase to Sea Devils to Playboy and Little Annie Fanny, Russ Heath is renowned throughout fandom as one of the greatest Silver Age artists. Known for his striking military and adventure work, he is perhaps best known for his epic "grey-tone" covers for Showcase and Sea Devils that continue to be the focus of intensive collector interest! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

Variant cover. The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! Collectors do battle over DC Silver Age War Comics! These 1950's gems have already begun an upward spiral in popularity, and CBM is the first on the scene! Don't miss a special insiders' report that reveals which of the "Big Five" DC war titles are difficult to find, and which are still priced at bargain basement levels and even giveaway prices! Plus: The Genius of Russ Heath! Don't miss CBM #47's fascinating & in-depth look at one of the great Silver Age artists of all time! From Brave & the Bold and Showcase to Sea Devils to Playboy and Little Annie Fanny, Russ Heath is renowned throughout fandom as one of the greatest Silver Age artists. Known for his striking military and adventure work, he is perhaps best known for his epic "grey-tone" covers for Showcase and Sea Devils that continue to be the focus of intensive collector interest! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. This issue digs deep behind the scenes for a one-of-a-kind interview with the incredible Nick Cardy. Jungle comics! Quicksilver! Lady Luck! Camillia, Queen of the Jungle Empire! Congo Bill! Legends of Daniel Boone! Rip Hunter, Time Master! Aquaman! Teen Titans! Bat Lash! These are just a few of Nick Cardy's many accomplishments, and you'll find them and much more in CBM #48. Plus: Those Red, White & Blue...Patriotic Heroes! Cover art by Murphy Anderson. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. CBM turns the spotlight on the Caped Crusader! It's everything you wanted to know about Batman (but were afraid to ask)! This incredible issue includes: Batplanes to Batarangs - Bat-Gimmicks and Bat-Gadgets from the 1930's to the 1960's; a Jim Aparo interview; Touring Gotham with Bob Kane - a bat's eye view of New York; The Unknown Batman & Robin - The Dynamic Duo in Star Spangled Comics; The Unexplored Batman - the hunt for the real Batman in 1950's Detective Comics; Bat-Collectibles from 1966; Britain's beautiful Batman books; Batman villain reprints; 1950's DC Anthologies. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

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How many magazines make it to 50? Not many, but CBM did it and we kick off the 50th issue celebration with an incredible line-up. It begins with The Unexpurgated Julie Schwartz! The "Godfather of the Silver Age" tells all like never before in this exclusive interview! It's the inside story of the end of DC's Golden Age and the dawn of their Silver Age from the man who was there for it all! Also: Silver Age master Murphy Anderson recreates his renowned original cover for Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) #119 for our cover! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

How many magazines make it to 50? Not many, but CBM did it and we kick off the 50th issue celebration with an incredible line-up. It begins with The Unexpurgated Julie Schwartz! The "Godfather of the Silver Age" tells all like never before in this exclusive interview! It's the inside story of the end of DC's Golden Age and the dawn of their Silver Age from the man who was there for it all! Also: Silver Age master Murphy Anderson recreates his renowned original cover for Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) #119 for our cover! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! Another comic book legend takes center stage: Al Williamson, one of the all-time greats, gives CBM this exclusive interview. From his amazing work on Flash Gordon to the glory days of the EC line to Star Wars, Al Williamson has been one of the most influential artists in comics. The foremost inheritor of Alex Raymond's "high fantasy" style, Williamson was a noted collaborator with Frank Frazetta and was also a mainstay of the EC bullpen. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! It's the biggest question in back-issue comics right now, and CBM #52 has the answer! Why would someone pay $100,000.00 for Archie #1 and Pep #22??? The question is straight out of the pages of Business Week and many other publications, but only CBM brings you the full story! Find out more about the record sale of these two key Archie comics and everything else you ever wanted to know about the gang from Riverdale in CBM's incredible Back to School issue! Special all-new cover by Archie's great Dan DeCarlo! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

CBM's Special Halloween Issue! Pre-Code Horror & Spicy Pulps - Witches Tales, Tangled Roots & Dr. Occult! Also: It's an EC extravaganza as CBM focuses in on one of the most influential lines of comics ever! EC's great and long-time MAD editor Al Feldstein opens up to CBM for an exclusive interview about the glory days and more! Interviews, features and a look at why the ECs are still inspiring fans and creators alike today. Plus: EC legend George Evans. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

Polybagged issue comes with an Overstreet price guide update. The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. Polybagged issue comes with an Overstreet price guide update. Only the combined power of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide and Comic Book Marketplace could bring you this special Modern Age update as CBM rocks the comics world with its first ever Holiday Special Overstreet Comic Book Price Update. Bob Overstreet has been on the convention trail, meeting with retailers and collectors alike, researching the latest trends, talking to his amazing network of advisors and only CBM #54 brings you the results! It's been a long time since the last issue of FAN. What's gone up? What's gone down? The answers may surprise you! Captain America versus Daredevil cover art by Jack Kirby & Joe Sinnott. B&W with color gallery & separate price guide. Cover price $6.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. Fawcett Comics - Super Heroes That Wouldn't Die! Turn on the Fawcett! CBM's crack research team has gone deep into the vault for this one...It's a Marvel Family special featuring Captain Marvel, Jr., and many forgotten gems from Fawcett Publications. Go behind the scenes with Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr., Mary Marvel and the rest of the clan! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

Reprints long Neal Adams article/interview from issue 40, plus a few new articles.The Shadow, Denny O'Neil. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. Remember when all you needed to be transported thousands of years into the future was a flight ring and some weird powers? CBM remembers and we invite you to come along for the ride as we turn the spotlight on the Silver Age Legion of Super-Heroes! One of DC's most enduring groups, the Legion also has one of the most loyal followings in all of comicdom. This is more than just another "don't miss" issue of CBM...this is the future! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. Space Family Robinson...Lost in Space! Danger, Will Robinson! Danger! Okay, so everyone else has been using that famous catch phrase with the brand new Lost in Space movie due out in April...but only CBM opens up the vault to bring out the classic Science Fiction comics including the exploits of the one and only Space Family Robinson. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind look into the greatest science fiction comics in history! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors. Great Caesar's Ghost! For years the only question every month was "What are they going to do to Jimmy Olsen (or Lois Lane) next?" Don't miss the investigation into the bizarre lives of Superman's Pal and Girlfriend in this special issue of CBM! Also, an exclusive look at the career of the legendary Kurt Schaffenberger! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! The big 60th issue of CBM takes on an entire planet...Planet Comics! Fiction House's amazing science fiction-adventure title of the 1940's featured stunning work from a wide range of creators including Matt Baker, Lou Fine, Will Eisner and many others. Not only does CBM #60 turn the spotlight on this popular, highly collectible series, but it also showcases artist Reed Crandall's run on Blackhawk! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

Stan Lee cover and interview Cover price $5.95.

Variant cover. 1998 Chicago Comic Convention issue! 84 pages, partial color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors. The Legend of Joe Simon by Will Murray - Comics legend Joe Simon, co-creator of Captain America and Fighting American (and many other characters), is in the spotlight in this issue! Plus: Atom Age Commie Fighter - Fighting American by Gene Reed. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors. The Legend of Joe Simon by Will Murray - Comics legend Joe Simon, co-creator of Captain America and Fighting American (and many other characters), is in the spotlight in this issue! Plus: Atom Age Commie Fighter - Fighting American by Gene Reed. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine for Advanced Comic Book Collectors! Can you solve the mystery of the "Primrose" Superman trading cards? CBM #63 celebrates Superman's 60th Anniversary with a special issue including some incredibly rare Superman art, the most collectible Superman premiums and a unique look at the Man of Steel! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

The Fanzine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors! The Birth of Mutant Madness! The Uncanny X-Men continue to be the hottest thing in the Marvel Universe, but they came from humble origins. CBM digs deep for the low-down on Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Professor X and Marvel's other mutants...but that's not all! DC had mutants of their own! The Doom Patrol and The X-Men launched just months apart, addressed many of the same themes, and were only cult favorites. Plus: DC's Showcase Stars - Doc Magnus and the Metal Men. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors. Just in time for Halloween! They're grisly...they're scary...they're full of maniacs and psychos! No, we're not talking about comic conventions, we're talking about Pre-Code Crime Comics! Read the bone-chilling background on these highly collectible 1950's gems in "Blood, Gore & Crime...For Just a Dime!" exclusively in CBM #65! Right now, pre-Code crime comics are taking off and only CBM gives you the inside scoop on which issues are really in demand and which issues are still affordable and undervalued! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.