Alter Ego comic books issue 1

Fabulous First Issue! From the pages of Comic Book Artist comes Alter Ego ? Roy Thomas¹ legendary fanzine ? now a solo magazine! Alter Ego #1 is an all-new 80-page giant with color covers by Jerry Ordway and Golden Age great Irwin Hasen! On the Silver Age side: Stan Lee gets roasted by Julius Schwartz, Chris Claremont, Peter David, John Romita, Sal Buscema, Jim Shooter, and others; ³Da Frantic Four² (a classic parody by Grass Green); Ordway and Thomas on Infinity, Inc., and more! On the Golden Age side: an interview with Irwin Hasen; unseen H.G. Peter Wonder Woman pages; a team-up of the original Captain Marvel and Human Torch; an ongoing FCA (Fawcett Collector¹s of America) section, this time with Fawcett artist Marc Swayze; a regular column featuring Michael T. Gilbert¹s Mr. Monster; plus plenty of rare and unpublished art! Don¹t miss it! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 80+pg, b&w$5.95" Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Ron Harris. Alter Ego Lives, script by Dann Thomas and Roy Thomas, art by Ron Harris; When Rob Lindsay discovers a mysterious mask that transports him across dimensions to a world where comic book characters a living, breathing human beings, a legend is reborn and "Alter Ego Lives!" 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

First Edition of ALTER-EGO #1 (Spring 1961; 22 pages; ditto) This is the holy grail for comic fanzine collectors. The debut issue of Jerry Bails' and Roy Thomas' Alter-Ego tied with Comic Effect #1 for the very first comics-related fanzine ever published. Issue #1 includes the following: "On the Drawing Board" by Jerry Bails (which includes a preview of the legendary "Flash of Two Worlds" from Flash #123); an article about JSA villain The Wizard by Bails; "The Reincarnation of the Spectre" by Roy Thomas (including art by Thomas); a feature on Wonder Woman by Bails; and a funny, five-page parody strip by Thomas called "Bestest League of America." Edited by Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas. 22 pgs. Spring, 1961. NOTE: A 2nd printing of #1 was issued.

1988 Al Dellinges reprint. The reprint of Alter Ego #1 is mostly the same as the original edition. Reprinted features include: "On the Drawing Board" by Jerry Bails (which includes a preview of the legendary "Flash of Two Worlds" from Flash #123); an article about JSA villain The Wizard by Bails; "The Reincarnation of the Spectre" by Roy Thomas (including art by Thomas); "Merciful Minvera", a feature on Wonder Woman by Bails; and a funny, five-page parody strip by Roy Thomas called "Bestest League of America." 34 pages, 1988. Cover price $7.00.

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1st PRINTING - It's a fantasy epic in which Prince is locked in mortal combat with a man from his past who can turn music into the greatest destructive force the world has ever seen. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

1st Printing, Newsstand Edition - It's a fantasy epic in which Prince is locked in mortal combat with a man from his past who can turn music into the greatest destructive force the world has ever seen. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

2nd printing - It's a fantasy epic in which Prince is locked in mortal combat with a man from his past who can turn music into the greatest destructive force the world has ever seen. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

3rd printing - It's a fantasy epic in which Prince is locked in mortal combat with a man from his past who can turn music into the greatest destructive force the world has ever seen. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

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Standard cover by Brian Michael Bendis. Story by James Hudnall. Art by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack. A real oddity: the adventures of Flaxen, mascot of a real-life LA comics shop, who was inspired by Playboy model Susie Owens. If that wasnt enough, the art is by future Marvel writer Bendis and future Kabuki writer-artist Mack! 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

This Limited Edition Special Golden Apple Edition contains an extra black card-stock cover with gold logo. Limited to 4,000 copies. Story by James Hudnall. Art by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack. A real oddity: the adventures of Flaxen, mascot of a real-life LA comics shop, who was inspired by Playboy model Susie Owens. If that wasnt enough, the art is by future Marvel writer Bendis and future Kabuki writer-artist Mack! 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Hawg Head Comics Signed Edition. Includes Hawg Head Comics Certificate of Authenticity. Standard cover by Brian Michael Bendis, signed by model Susie Owens for Hawg Head Comics. Story by James Hudnall. Art by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack. A real oddity: the adventures of Flaxen, mascot of a real-life LA comics shop, who was inspired by real-life Playboy model Susie Owens. If that wasnt enough, the art is by future Marvel writer Bendis and future Kabuki writer-artist Mack! 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) #160-161 and 170. By Roy Thomas. By overwhelming demand, Roy Thomas has compiled all the material on the founders of the Marvel Bullpen from three sold-out Alter Ego issues-plus over 30 new pages of content! There's the Steve Ditko issue (#160 with a rare '60s Ditko interview by Richard Howell, biographical notes by Nick Caputo, and Ditko tributes)! The Stan Lee issue (#161 with Roy Thomas on his 50+ year relationship with Stan, art by Kirby, Ditko, Maneely, Everett, Severin, Romita, plus tributes from pros and fans)! And the Jack Kirby issue (#170 with Will Murray on Kirby's contributions to Iron Man's creation, Jack's Captain Marvel/Mr. Scarlet Fawcett work, Kirby in 1960s fanzines, plus Stan Lee and Roy Thomas on Jack)! Whether you missed these issues, or can't live without the extensive new material on Ditko, Lee, and Kirby, it's sure to be an Amazing, Astonishing, Fantastic tribute to the main men who made Marvel! Softcover, 8-in. x 11--in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $35.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Roy Thomas and Bill Schelly. In 1961, Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas launched Alter Ego, the first fanzine devoted to comic books and their colorful history. This volume, first published in low distribution in 1997, collects the original 11 issues (published from 1961-78) of Alter Ego, with the creative and artistic contributions of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Bill Everett, Russ Manning, Curt Swan, and others, plus illustrated interviews with Gil Kane, Bill Everett, and Joe Kubert! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Note: Do Not Confuse with Alter Ego Best of the Legendary Comics Fanzine SC (1997 Hamster Press) which is a different edition of this book. This book has a black mask on the cover instead of a red mask in the top left corner. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999- Magazine) #1-2, plus 30 pages of new material. Editor Roy Thomas' acclaimed magazine Alter Ego first took the world by storm in the 1960s as the premier 'zine about comics. After abandoning it for a two-decade career as a major writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics, Roy resurrected it in 1999! Behind a new JLA jam cover by Joe Kubert, George Pérez, Dick Giordano, George Tuska, Nick Cardy, Ramona Fradon, and Joe Giella, you'll find Gil Kane, Julius Schwartz, and Gardner Fox on the creation of the Silver Age Atom. Plus, "The Stan Lee Roast!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999- Magazine) #1-5. Cover by Joe Kubert. Edited by Roy Thomas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing.

Written by Grass Green. Art by Grass Green, Angel Gabriele and Ron Fontes. Introduction by Roy Thomas.

Alter Ego presents fandom's favorite character, back in an all-new graphic novella written and drawn by his creator, the legendary Grass Green! Xal-Kor the Human Cat, an intrepid soldier from the cat-planet Felis, is on Earth for just one purpose: To wipe out the refugees from the rat-planet Rodens who escaped here to re-group and re-arm for a devastating counter-attack against their hated Felinian foes. As this epic tale begins, Xal-Kor wakes from a long period of suspended animation to find himself in the year 2013 -- a world where Queen Roda and her rat legions are on the brink of ultimate victory! Is there time to stop her from turning the Earth into a slave planet? Can even Xal-Kor rally the battered cat legions to victory against the Queen's arsenal of fantastic weapons?

This is Richard "Grass" Green at the peak of his powers, in his ultimate achievement in the Human Cat saga! With inks by Angel Gabriele and Ron Fontes, and introductory comments by Roy Thomas and Jeff Gelb, this is a true event that you must not miss!

Softcover, 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Edited by Roy Thomas and Bill Schelly. This volume collects the original 11 issues (published from 1961-78) of Alter Ego, with the creative and artistic contributions of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Bill Everett, Russ Manning, Curt Swan, and others — and important, illustrated interviews with Gil Kane, Bill Everett, and Joe Kubert! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Note: Do Not Confuse with Alter Ego Best of the Legendary Comics Fanzine SC (2008 TwoMorrows) which is a different edition of this book. This book has a red mask on the cover instead of a black mask in the top left corner. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash. Art by John Romita Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. Also featuring art by Todd McFarlane, John Romita, Jr., Neal Adfams, Stan Goldberg, Don Perlin, and more. In this new book, 'Jazzy' John Romita - the artist who made The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel's #1-selling comic book in the 1960s - talks about his life, his art, and his contemporaries! Authored by former Marvel Comics editor in chief and top writer Roy Thomas, and noted historian Jim Amash, it features the most definitive interview Romita's ever given, about working with such comics legends as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, following Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko as artist on the strip, and more! Plus, Roy Thomas shares memories of working with Romita in the 1960s-70s, and Jim Amash examines the awesome artistry of Ring-a-Ding Romita! Lavishly illustrated with Romita art - original classic art, and unseen masterpieces - as well as illos by some of Marvel's and DC's finest, this is at once a career overview of a comics master, and a firsthand history of the industry by one of its leading artists! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $44.95.

1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1986 Comic) #1-4. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Harris. The classic Alter Ego comic book series by Roy Thomas and Ron Harris, collected for the first time in trade paperback format as a full-color graphic novel. When Rob Lindsay dons the mystic mask of Alter Ego, he's drawn into a fabulous world of four-color adventure, where he soon finds himself the only hero who can stand against an ancient and evil power that threatens not only that word, but ultimately his own! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.