Hogan's Alley (1994) comic books 2004-2006

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A a long interview with David Silverman, one of the guiding forces behind The Simpsons since it was on The Tracey Ulllman Show. Also: Take a look at the long career of Beetle Bailey, examining his transition from the comics page to comic books. Readers will learn the fascinating secrets behind "Steamboat Willie," the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. Plus: The most important non-cartoonists in cartooning history! This issue also provides a generous sampling of Small Fry, a little-seen strip created by Li'l Abner's Al Capp to raise money for World War II; if you're an Abner fan, you need to see these strips! There's also a look at the short propaganda cartoons of the 1950's that attempted to indoctrinate viewers into The American Way. We also examine the return of Duck Dodgers, the galactic adventurer of the future! Plus: A guide to online comics subscriptions, and which comics character should be President? Magazine, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A career-spanning interview with Bud Blake, who recently retired after 40 years at the helm of the Tiger comic strip. Also: Renowned comics historian Bill Blackbeard examines The Bungle Family, the under-appreciated masterpiece by Harry Tuthill. Check out sequences from 1937 and 1938. The issue also looks at the life and career of George B. Luks, who holds the distinction of being the second artist to draw the seminal Yellow Kid comic strip after its creator, R.F. Outcault, jumped to a competing newspaper. Plus: Mutts goes to Hogan's Alley; Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - reinventing comics; young cartoonists roundtable; comics in the comics; and Ethel Hays, cartooning pioneer. Cover price $6.95.

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: An in-depth examination of martial arts ads in comic books in the 1960's and 1970's, a phenomenon that has not been explored properly -- until now! Learn the stories of the psychos, frauds and charlatans (including the immortal Count Dante) who wanted to teach you the deadly fighting secrets of Asia and give you the power to turn the tables on your schoolyard tormentors! Plus: Pogo Possum's evolution from Walt Kelly's scraggly band of swamp critter to the better known appearance of the comic strip. Also: Editorial cartooning - endangered profession?; interview with Dennis the Menace artist Marcus Hamilton; Dennis on Sundays - step by step with Ron Ferdinand; Thurl Ravenscroft's last interview; Bob Clampett on Beany & Cecil; comic strips and sheet music; comic books' disappearing features; and Disney's cartoon for General Motors. Cover price $6.95.