Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) comic books 2006-2008

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A sensational symposium of super men! There's a superlative cover by Neal Adams, as Superman hoists his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who are interviewed in this issue! There's also an interview with Golden/Silver Age DC production and color guru Jack Adler, plus super-artist Neal Adams and TV iconoclast Howard Stern on Adler and his amazing career! More surprise features on the Man of Steel, including art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, and Al Plastino! Plus FCA, Mr. Monster, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This issue spotlights the Golden Age of Marvel Comics! With a full-color painted Captain America cover by Jack Kirby and Pete Von Sholly, a complete issue-by-issue index of Timely/Atlas/Marvel super-hero stories, and Gene Colan and Allen Bellman on the 1940s Timely super-heroes, this issue is not to be missed. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas reveal their 1980s X-Men screenplay for Orion Pictures ? analyzed and annotated by Chris Irving ? with art by Dave Cockrum, Neal Adams, John Buscema, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, Mark Glidden, and others! Plus, 1950s Timely/Marvel artist Vic Carrabotta sits down with Jim Amash for and exclusive interview! And, as a bonus, Giant-Size X-Men #1 is revisited with a fabulous new painted cover by Mark Sparacio ? from the classic layout by Gil Kane! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This issue spotlights "Dark Knights and Steel" with Batman, Superman, and more in the Golden and Silver Ages! Behind a fabulous new painted Batman cover by award-winning artist Arthur Suydam, modern legend Neal Adams discuss the 1960s/70s of DC comics, Shelly Moldoff enlightens readers on Batman creator Bob Kane, while Golden Age artist Fran Matera talks to Jim Amash! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W Cover price $6.95.

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This issue celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Flash's debut in Showcase #4! There's a never-before-published, full-color Flash cover by Carmine Infantino, rare interviews with and articles on the creators involved with Showcase #4, an interview with Golden Age artist Tony DiPreta, a Golden Age panel discussion with Klaus Nordling, Otto Binder, and Larry Ivie, and much more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W Cover price $6.95.

Alter Ego #61 uncovers Forbidden Adventures, a full-issue, definitive history of the American Comics Group (1946 to 1967) ? including its roots in the Golden Age Sangor Art Shop and Ned Pine's Standard/Nedor comics of the 1940s, as researched and written by Michael Vance! Behind a dynamic new cover by Dick Giordano (featuring Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Miss Masque, Hooded Horseman, Spirit of Frankenstein, John Force ? Magic Agent, Nemesis, Magicman, and Herbie the Fat Fury!), there's great ACG & Standard/Nedor art by Mort Meskin, Jerry Robinson, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Kurt Schaffenberger, Chic Stone, John Buscema, Shelly Moldoff, Pete Costanza, John Rosenberger, Ogden Whitney, et al. ? plus startling secrets of ACG's amazing writer/editor Richard Hughes! Plus: ACG & Marvel artist Al Hartley, interviewed by Jim Amash! FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze ? Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt ? and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Happy Haunted Halloween Issue! With a spotlight on "Werewolves & Man-Things That Go Bump In The Night"! Featuring: a never-before-published "Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing" cover by Mike Ploog; interviews with Mike Ploog and Rudy Palais about their horror comics work, conducted by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash; and Al Williamson on his work for the American Comics Group (ACG)! Plus, rare Dick Briefer Frankenstein strips, the FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and Michael T. Gilbert, and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, Bill Schelly on the 1966 KalerCon, and much more! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Alter Ego remembers comics legend Alex Toth in this special tribute issue, featuring a full-color Justice Society of America cover by Toth! Inside you'll find a never-before-seen Toth interview by Michael Vance, where we learn Alex's views on violence in the media - and everyplace else! Tons of Alex Toth art is also featured - both published and unpublished - including sketches he sent to friends! See samples of the work of artists Toth liked (Caniff, Sickles, Christman, Hasen, Cole, Kelly, Beck, Robinson, Oksner, Mayer, Flessel, Foster, Robbins, Crane, Tuska, Meskin, & others), plus Christmas card art by Moldoff, Maroto, and others! All this, plus The Fawcett Collectors of America's tribute to Toth, Michael T. Gilbert with Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

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This issue focuses on the fabulous Fawcett favorites - and Filchock, too! Featuring: a previously unpublished cover painting by Don Newton of Captain Marvel Jr. and Captain Nazi; Roy Thomas' special issue-by-issue analysis and appreciation of Otto Binder and C.C. Beck's 1943-45 four-color 'The Monster Society of Evil!' serial featuring Mr. Mind, Dr. Sivana, and World War II; and film model-maker Roger Dicken's theory that Captain Marvel was modeled after german heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling! Plus, a special double-size FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, Emilio Squeglio, C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, and more, hosted by P.C. Hamerlinck. Also inside: Jim Amash interviews Martin Filchock, Golden Age artist for Centaur comics (Mighty Man, Fire-Man, Owl, Electric Ray, et al.), and Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's comic crypt! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego spotlights Nick Cardy, artist of Golden Age Quality and Silver Age DC, who creates a fantabulous new cover that features his greatest heroes! Also inside is a free-ranging interview with Nick conducted by Jim Amash! Plus: Tons of Cardy (and Viscardi) artwork from Quality and DC; the work of Will Eisner, Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Ramona Fradon, Curt Swan, Joe Orlando, Bob Haney, Mike Sekowsky, and others; the FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and Michael T. Gilbert; 'Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt' (featuring evil-twin covers with Superman and Wonder Woman); and more! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

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This issue of Alter Ego shines the spotlight on Bouncin' Bob Powell - from Blackhawk to Daredevil to Batman! Behind a clamorous full-color Powell cover specially assembled by Michael T. Gilbert, take a look at the life and times and titanic talent of the artist who drew Daredevil, Sub-Mariner, Sheena, The Avenger, The Hulk, Giant-Man, Green Hornet, and Batman, presented with pride by Ed Lane and the Powell kids! And, there's related art by Wally Wood, Howard Nostrand, Dick Ayers, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Charles Cuidera, and others! Plus, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Michael T. Gilbert, Mr. Monster, and much more! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego focuses on Bob Oksner, the guy who drew it all! The artist of Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Angel and the Ape, Leave It to Binky, Jerry Lewis, and many Silver Age DC covers talks about his life and times to Jim Amash. Plus, art and artifacts by Shelly Mayer, Irwin Hasen, Lee Elias, C.C. Beck, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Julie Schwartz, and many more! Also, there's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster, and a great Oksner cover featuring many of his most renowned heroes! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

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This issue of Alter Ego focuses on Jerry Bails, the father of comics fandom! Besides founding Alter Ego and spearheading the landmark 'Who's Who' of American comic books, Bails launched the first comics adzine and newszine. This special tribute issue also features a gorgeous Justice Society of America cover by George Perez! Plus, a mountain of rare comic art by the likes of Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Irwin Hasen, Dick Dillin, Mike Sekowsky, Jerry Ordway, Joe Staton, Jack Kirby, and many others! Also, Steve Ditko's never-before-seen notes to Stan Lee for a 1965 Dr. Strange story, Star Wars is 30 (so Roy Thomas reveals secrets behind the birth of Marvel's epic Star Wars comic), and tales of George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, and more! Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego spotlights Fradon, Norris, and Aquaman! Paul Norris drew the sea king first, in 1941 - and Ramona Fradon was the hero's ultimate Golden Age artist. But both drew other things as well, from Brick Bradford and Brenda Starr to Sandman, Metamorpho, and the Fantastic Four! Both artists are interviewed in this landmark issue - along with a pocket history of Aquaman! Plus, there's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others; Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster; a great Aquaman cover painted by John Watson, from a breathtaking illustration by Ramona Fradon; and more! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego spotlights Roy Thomas during the 1970s! It's a 'you-asked-for-it' follow-up to issue #50, on Roy's stint as Marvel's editor-in-chief and one of the company's major writers. Plus, there's art and reminiscences of both Buscemas, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, John Romita, Howard Chaykin, Frank Brunner, Mike Ploog, Bernie Wrightson, Bill Everett, George Pérez, Frank Robbins, Barry Smith, Frank Thorne, Herb Trimpe, and a passel of talented writers (including a guy named Stan)! Also, there's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others; Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster; and a salute to Golden Age artist Lily Renee, Roy's fellow guest at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con! All behind a great Invaders cover by Gene Colan! Edited by Roy Thomas! Includes a free Preview of Rough Stuff #5, also shipping this month! Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego spotlights the great Canadian comic books and features a fabulous cover by George Freeman, from a layout by Jack Kirby! Inside is the milestone 1970s book by Michael Hirsh & Patrick Loubert on Canada's 1940s Golden Age - back in print after three decades, with rare art of such heroes as Mr. Monster, Nelvana of the Northern Lights, The Penguin, Thunderfist, The Dreamer, The Brain, Johnny Canuck, and more! Plus: Jim Amash interviews Al Schutzer, Golden Age writer of Superman, John Wayne, Hopalong Cassidy, Straight Arrow, and others - lavishly illustrated by Bob Powell, Fred Meagher, the Joe Shuster Studio, and more; brand new Invaders drawings by John Byrne, Mike Grell, Ernie Chan, Ron Lim, Chris Ivy, Benito Gallego, and others; and there's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Michael T. Gilbert, Mr. Monster, and so much more! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Alter Ego spotlights Captain Carrot and 'The Ghost of Milt Caniff!' Behind a new Scott Shaw! cover of the 1980's Zoo Crew, Roy Thomas and Scott Shaw! document the creation of Captain Carrot, with art and artifacts, many never before seen, by Shaw!, Thomas, Rich Hoberg, Stand Goldberg, Mike Sekowsky, John Costanza, E. Nelson Bridwell, Carol Lay, and others! Also, there's an incisive interview with Golden Age artist Dick Rockwell (Black Diamond Western) and 36-year ghost artist on Milt Caniff's Steve Canyon! Plus, there's P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Edited by Roy Thomas! Cover price $6.95.

Celebrate Halloween with an awesome Dr. Strange cover by Frank Brunner, who talks about drawing Marvel's Mystic Master! Plus, interviews with Charles Biro and his daughters on the life and times of the man behind Daredevil, Boy Comics, and Crime Does Not Pay - with art by Jack Cole, George Tuska, Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer, Rudy Palais, Fred Kida, Fred Guardineer, Tony Dipreta, and Dan Barry. Also, Roy Thomas' 1971 synopsis for the origin of Marvel's Man-Thing, and an interview with publisher Robert Gerson about the 1970s horror comic Reality, studded with rare art by Bernie Wrightson, Michael W. Kaluta, and Jeff Jones. Lastly, P.C. Hamerlinck's Fawcett Collectors of America with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt. Includes a free preview of DRAW! #15. Cover price $6.95.

The Stan Lee Special! This issue is dedicated to 'The Man' for his 85th birthday. Behind a powerhouse cover by Jack Kirby, it features classic (and virtually unseen) interviews with Stan, and tons of rare and even unseen art by the likes of Kirby, Romita, the brothers Buscema, Ditko, Colan, Heck, Ayers, Maneely, Shores, Everett, Burgos, Kane, and the Severin siblings. Also, there's P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Michael T. Gilbert, Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover price $6.95.

Behind a fabulous cover by Alex Ross, Alter Ego is double-sized FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) dynamite, with Walt Grogan and P.C. Hamerlinck on the many 'Captains Marvel' over the years, from centuries past to Fawcett to Fass to Marvel Comics, and beyond - spotlighting a previously unseen Shazam! proposal from Alex Ross! Plus, there's C.C. Beck on 'The Death of a Legend!' Also, there's an engrossing interview with Golden Age artist Marv Levy, featuring art by Bernard Bailey, Carmine Infantino, Mac Raboy, Charles Sultan, Howie Post, Dan Barry, Mort Meskin, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Behind a Fighting American cover by Joe Simon is Alter Ego's Joe Simon special! Interviewed in-depth by Jim Amash, Joe Simon reveals secrets behind the creation of Captain America, Fighting American, Stuntman, Adventures of The Fly, Sick Magazine, and more, in this spectacular issue-filling talkfest with one of the titans of the Golden Age of Comics! The interview also spotlights art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, Al Williamson, and many others greats from comics history. Plus, there's P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Learn the Comic Book Gospel According to St. John, behind a fabulous Golden Age Tor cover by Joe Kubert! Inside, Ken Quattro relates the full legend of St. John Publishing and the man behind it, Archer St. John - with art by Kubert, Norman Maurer, Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Bob Lubbers, Ruben Moreira, Ralph Mayo, Al Fago, Enrico Bagnoli - and the very special reminiscences of Arnold Drake! Plus, Jim Amash interviews Golden Age artist Tom Sawyer. There's also other features on the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

A Dave Cockrum tribute special! Wrapped in a great Dave Cockrum cover featuring the X-Men, this special issue features Cockrum tributes from contemporaries and colleagues, plus an interview with Paty Cockrum on Dave's life and legacy! Articles cover The Legion of Super-Heroes, Captain Marvel Jr., the X-Men, Star-Jammers, Blackhawk, and more! Plus, an amazing interview with 1950s Timely/Marvel artist Marion Sitton on his own incredible career - and his Golden Age contemporaries! Plus, more on the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Alter Ego shines a spotlight on Superman and his Creators! Behind a fabulous new cover by Michael Golden, expect a Kandor-size bottleful of features on the first and greatest super-hero ever! From an exclusive and revealing interview with Joe Shuster's sister, Jean Shuster Peavey to Mike W. Barr on Superman the detective, Dwight Decker on the Man of Steel and Hitler's Third Reich, and the Nembo Kid (that's Italian for 'Superman,' to you)! Look for art by Shuster, Boring, Swan, Adams, and Kane! There's also more on the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Take a look at the Sword-and-Sorcery genre in comics behind an awe-inpspirng new cover by Rafael Kayanan! Conan the Barbarian was only the tip of the iceberg! Learn about Crom the Barbarian, Viking Prince, La Reina de la Costa Negra, Nightmaster, Kull, Red Sonja, Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Beowulf, Warlord, Dagar the Invincible, Wulf the Barbarian, Ironjaw, and more - with rare art by Rafael Kayanan, Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, Gil Kane, Bernie Wrightson, Mike Ploog, Frank Thorne, Frank Brunner, Howard Chaykin, Frank Frazetta, Jerry Bingham, Mike Grell, Pablo Marcos, Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, Jesse Santos, Larry Hama, Mike Sekowsky, and more - plus other comics features, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Get ready for Alter Ego's ever-haunted Halloween issue! Behind a new Frank Brunner Man-Thing cover, Richard Arndt throws a spooky spotlight on the late-'60s black-&-white horror comic Web of Horror that featured early work by Brunner, Bernie Wrightson, Jeffrey Jones, Barry Windsor-Smith, Walter Simonson, Dave Cockrum, and Howard Chaykin - plus an interview with Web of Horror editor and award-winning science fiction writer Terry Bisson! Then, an amazing interview by Jim Amash with comics and fine artist Everett Raymond Kintsler! Plus, Roy Thomas' 1971 origin synopsis for the first Man-Thing story, and more of Bob Rozakis on 'The Secret History of All-American Comics, Inc.' Cover price $6.95.

Alter Ego goes 'All the Way with MLJ!' Michelle Nolan's ultimate Golden Age MLJ index is lavishly illustrated with vintage (and later) images of The Shield, Hangman, Mr. Justice, Black Hood, and more by Irv Novick, Jack Cole, Bob Fujitani, Charles Biro, Paul Reinman, Irwin Hasen, Mort Meskin, Gil Kane, Harry Shorten, Jack Binder, Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, and others, all behind a marvelous MLJ-heroes cover by Bob McLeod! Plus, interviews with Irv Novick and Joe Edwards, P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), Bill Schelly's 'Comic Fandom Archive,' Bob Rozakis' 'Secret History of All-American Comics, Inc.,' and more! Cover price $6.95.

Alter Ego examines the frantic four-color MAD wannabes of 1953-55, the era when every published was copying Harvey Kurtzman's new EC smash! See Captain Marble, Mighty Moose, Dragula, 'I Love Loosely,' and more, lavishly illustrated by Golden and Silver Age giants. Plus, the first part of an interview with artist Frank Bolle (Dr. Solar). Cover price $6.95.