Hogan's Alley (1994) comic books 2005-2007

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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.

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The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A long look at Total Television, the studio that produced such animated classics as Underdog and Tennessee Tuxedo. Inside is an interview with a group of comics editors at top newspaper syndicates, pulling back the curtain on an aspect of the cartooning business that has mystified many. If you've ever wondered if your favorite comics character has ever puffed a cigarette, you should pick up this issue, which chronicles the long and very smoky history of tobacco use in the comics! Also chronicled is the tortured -- and ultimately futile -- life of one of Walt Disney's great disappointments: The unmade animated adaptation of The Gremlins. If you've thought that everything Walt touched turned to gold, this article will convince you otherwise! The issue also launches into outer space with an interview with Tim Rickard, creator of the popular new comic strip Brewster Rockit, Space Guy. Plus: The evolution of Little Lulu; an interview with the versatile June Brigman, veteran comic book artist and the current artist on Brenda Starr; and racial depictions in Henry. Cover price $6.65.