Comic Book Marketplace (1991 Gemstone) comic books

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CBM salutes Bob Overstreet and The Comic Book Price Guide. Plus: Adventures into Weird Words by Pat S. Calhoun, The Ultimate Pedigree by Dr. Pat Kochanek, CBM Spotlight on Jerry Weist, CBM Forum - 'Rarest High Grade Marvels,' Sleepers featuring 'Undervalued Golden Age,' Golden Age & Silver Age comics for sale. Cover price $1.50.

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The Amazing Funny Mystery of Centaur Comics by Steve Carey. Also: 1991 San Diego Comic Con Special Edition. Plus: Adventures into Weird Words by Pat S. Calhoun, The Ultimate Pedigree by Dr. Pat Kochanek, The Fandom Zone by Alan Dulfon, Comic Flakes by Erik Andresen, Sleepers by Sean Linkenback, CBM Spotlight on Tom French, Mailing to Foreign Countries by Bill Cole, CBM Forum: Undervalued DC - 1950 to 1969 by Dr. Joe Duncan, J. Keith Contarino and Gary M. Carter. Cover price $1.50.

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The Complex Question of Comic Book Restoration - Articles by Susan Cicconi and Robert Roter & Todd Reznik. Plus: My 10 Best Comics of All Time by J. Keith Contarino. Cover features the cover of Batman (1940) #1 before and after restoration. Cover price $1.95.

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"A universe of comic books and collectibles..." This issue: Some extremely rare comic collectibles are not comic books - Comic Character Memorabilia by John Snyder. Cover features Superman. Cover price $2.00.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors! Marvel Bronze Age - Planet of the Apes! It's a film flashback...and more! On the 30th Anniversary of the first voyage to The Planet of the Apes, CBM takes a trip back to the films, the toys and most importantly, the Marvel Comics magazine. Also: DC Silver Age - Flash vs. Grodd the Super-Gorilla! Before the apes took over the planet, there was one really, really bad gorilla: Grodd! Spanning the earliest days of the Silver Age through the end of the Bronze Age, there was no more reliable menace than the furriest bad guy around. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

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The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors! From the Golden Age through the present, Marvel's first mutant, Namor, has played many roles - hero, villain, man of mystery. Now explore the whole history of the Prince of Atlantis as only CBM can show it to you. And, of course, that's not all! The mighty Sub-Mariner shares the CBM spotlight with the invincible Iron Man! From his Silver Age origin in the jungles of southeast Asia and membership in the Avengers to the pages of his own long-lived monthly, the exploits of the "Iron Avenger" are the stuff Marvel's legends are made of. Plus: Special appearance by the Silver Age Human Torch. B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

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The Magazine for Golden Age, Silver Age & Bronze Age Collectors! And now here's something you'll really like! That daring duo from far-flung Frostbite Falls is back, and CBM has them. Aside from being the wittiest cartoon characters of our time, Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose (that's Rocky & Bullwinkle, kids) also had many comic book adventures. Find out about them and scores of other humorous figures in this issue! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

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Bonus! Special 96-Page Tribute Issue! Celebrate 50 Years of EC Excellence! CBM marks the 50th Anniversary of EC's "New Trend" titles with this special issue spotlighting Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, Haunt of Fear, Weird Science and all the other EC greats! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $5.95.

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The Comicg of the Terrans by Gray Morrow cover (for the Leigh Brackett collection). Comic Book Marketplace, the magazine for serious collectors, returns with the spider- bitten issue fans have been clamoring for! Marvel's webbed wonder, Spider-Man, takes the spotlight in this special issue of CBM, beginning with and interview with acclaimed artist, John Romita, Sr.! Want more Spidey? Take a quick look at all of the Spider-Man #1's over the years, and a long overdue review of the forgotten Spider-Man... it started in 1977 and has featured that talents of three Silver Age legends. What's more, it's Stan Lee's longest run on Spider-Man ? by far! CBM talks to Larry Lieber and Romita about the ongoing Spider-Man newspaper strip! Plus Neglected Ditko! Do you know the legendary Steve Ditko's overlooked 1969-1974 work at Charlton? Find out all about it in this issue of CBM! And don t miss our inside look at Gray Morrow: Visionary, the exciting new book about the work of illustrator Gray Morrow! Comic Book Marketplace is back ? now edited by Russ Cochran! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The returning features you love... * EXPANDED Market Reports! * Nolan s Notebook! * Adventures into Weird Words! Plus a whole new slate of regular columns... * Comic art report by Russ Cochran * Comic character statues * Archival issues * Golden Age and Silver Age inspiration Cover price $5.95.

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Greyish cover, man in blue suit with tie blowing around. Comic Book Marketplace, the magazine for serious collectors, gets into the spirit of things with a look at one of the most influential creations in comics history from one of the most vital creators in comics the medium has ever seen, The Spirit by Will Eisner! A whole new generation of fans is discovering The Spirit and Eisner's other work through DC's new line of Spirit Archives and graphic novels. In CBM #85, we talk to the grandmaster, Will Eisner himself, about his reactions to the current Spirit revival, and we also talk to Denis Kitchen and DC Archives editor Dale Crain and about what goes into putting together these comprehensive volumes. CBM also shines the spotlight on other Spirit collectibles, too... And Golden Age great Marty Nodell (Green Lantern) opens up about his influences! Take look at the latest market reports, and much, much more! Comic Book Marketplace is back ? now edited by Russ Cochran! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:The returning features you love... EXPANDED Market Reports! Nolan's Notebook! Adventures into Weird Words! Plus a whole new slate of regular columns... Comic art report by Russ Cochran! Comic character statues! Archival issues! Cover price $5.95.

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Avengers cover by Jack Kirby. Comic Book Marketplace, the magazine for serious collectors, shines the spotlight on "Earth's Mightiest Heroes," The Avengers! From their start in 1963 to the present, triumph and tumult have surrounded this intrepid band of heroes...and that's just the clashing talents of the creators involved. In CBM #86, we'll take a look at the history of the super team and the creative folks behind the scenes. Also in this issue: It's the start of a major George Pérez interview! Plus: Part 2 of the massive Whitman story/mystery. Take a look at the latest market reports, and much, much more! Comic Book Marketplace is back! Cover price $5.95.

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This is the George Evans cover featuring art from ACES HIGH #4. GEORGE EVANS REMEMBERED! EC legend George Evans passed away recently, and this issue Comic Book Marketplace pays tribute to this consummate professional artist. He made it all look easy, whether in the classic EC horror titles, Aces High, or elsewhere, and his work entertained readers for 50 years. Join CBM for this special remembrance of this great artist. DETECTIVES, INC. MOVIE! He wrote some of the most influential Black Panther stories ever. He added dimension to Killraven. He also drove his editors nuts. More than a quarter century ago, Don McGregor was at the forefront of the creator rights movement. Eclipse published McGregor's Sabre in 1978 - the same year Will Eisner released A Contract With God - and two years later followed with Detectives, Inc. illustrated by Marshall Rogers. Now 21 years later, the Detectives, Inc. movie has been completed and had its first showings. Go behind the scenes in a CBM interview. WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN! In the old days, studios knocked out comics left and right and produced the Golden Age of comics. Now CrossGen Comics has revived this old system and they're using it to develop a whole new universe. We'll take a brief look at how they're updating the tried-and-true methods of days gone by for the 21st century. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE ? Expanded Market Reports ? Nolan's Notebook ? Adventures into Weird Words ? Comic art report by Russ Cochran ? Comic character statues CBM #87?Cover A (George Evans Horror) $5.95 CBM #87?Cover B (George Evans Aces High)$5.95 CBM #87?Cover C (Detectives, Inc.)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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This is the Roger Marshalls cover featuring art from Detectives, Inc. GEORGE EVANS REMEMBERED! EC legend George Evans passed away recently, and this issue Comic Book Marketplace pays tribute to this consummate professional artist. He made it all look easy, whether in the classic EC horror titles, Aces High, or elsewhere, and his work entertained readers for 50 years. Join CBM for this special remembrance of this great artist. DETECTIVES, INC. MOVIE! He wrote some of the most influential Black Panther stories ever. He added dimension to Killraven. He also drove his editors nuts. More than a quarter century ago, Don McGregor was at the forefront of the creator rights movement. Eclipse published McGregor's Sabre in 1978 - the same year Will Eisner released A Contract With God - and two years later followed with Detectives, Inc. illustrated by Marshall Rogers. Now 21 years later, the Detectives, Inc. movie has been completed and had its first showings. Go behind the scenes in a CBM interview. WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN! In the old days, studios knocked out comics left and right and produced the Golden Age of comics. Now CrossGen Comics has revived this old system and they're using it to develop a whole new universe. We'll take a brief look at how they're updating the tried-and-true methods of days gone by for the 21st century. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE ? Expanded Market Reports ? Nolan's Notebook ? Adventures into Weird Words ? Comic art report by Russ Cochran ? Comic character statues CBM #87?Cover A (George Evans Horror) $5.95 CBM #87?Cover B (George Evans Aces High)$5.95 CBM #87?Cover C (Detectives, Inc.)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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MURPHY ANDERSON CELEBRATED! Not only is he one of the most prolific creators in the history of the medium, he's one of the most respected and best-liked, too! Comic Book Marketplace celebrates the work of Silver Age great Murphy Anderson in this special issue. From the pages of Strange Adventures to modern re-creations of classic work, "the gentleman of comics" has made his mark in an amazing number of ways... and take a look at some of his work outside comics, too! Read all about it in this issue of CBM! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE * Expanded Market Reports * Nolan's Notebook * Adventures into Weird Words * Comic art report by Russ Cochran * Comic character statues CBM #88?Cover A (Hawkman) $5.95 CBM #88?Cover B (Plastic Man)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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MURPHY ANDERSON CELEBRATED! Not only is he one of the most prolific creators in the history of the medium, he's one of the most respected and best-liked, too! Comic Book Marketplace celebrates the work of Silver Age great Murphy Anderson in this special issue. From the pages of Strange Adventures to modern re-creations of classic work, "the gentleman of comics" has made his mark in an amazing number of ways... and take a look at some of his work outside comics, too! Read all about it in this issue of CBM! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE * Expanded Market Reports * Nolan's Notebook * Adventures into Weird Words * Comic art report by Russ Cochran * Comic character statues CBM #88?Cover A (Hawkman) $5.95 CBM #88?Cover B (Plastic Man)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Special issue featuring legendary Prince Valiant creator HAL FOSTER and Liberty Meadows creator FRANK CHO! Comic Book Marketplace #89 features a major article on the life and career of HAL FOSTER, artist on Tarzan (1931-37) and Prince Valiant (1937-1980). Despite his standing as one of the pre-eminent comic strip artists of all time, no complete, well- researched biographies have been written about Foster. Now, author Brian Kane has written what will surely become the major reference work on his life and career in a new book from Vanguard Press. The book is due to hit this fall, and CBM #89 will contain a review of the book by Russ Cochran along with photos and excerpts from the book. What makes hot young artist FRANK CHO so popular with comic strip veterans like AL WILLIAMSON? His daily and Sunday Liberty Meadows strips (and their comic book counterpart) have regularly poked fun at classic comic strips (Peanuts, Cathy, Tarzan, and others, including Prince Valiant), but the established masters of the form seem to love him. What's behind the pop culture machine that is Frank Cho? Find out about that, the success of his recent coffee table books, and the final fate of Liberty Meadows in Comic Book Marketplace #89! CBM #89?Cover A (Hal Foster)$5.95 CBM #89?Cover B (Frank Cho)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Comic Book Marketplace pays its respects to the legendary creator Johnny Craig, who passed away just a few months ago. Writer, editor, illustrator and comic book genius, Craig forever left his imprint on the medium we love. CBM takes a special look at his life and legacy in this issue. Each issue of CBM also features a wide-ranging selection of columns including: Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Market Reports; New & Noteworthy; Statues, and much more! Comic Book Marketplace is the magazine for serious collectors of Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age and Bronze Age comics! Don't miss an issue! Features Choice of Two Covers: Vault of Horror #28 and/or Vault of Horror #32. Magazine, PC (Vault of Horror #28 Cover)$5.95 Magazine, PC (Vault of Horror #32 Cover)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Comic Book Marketplace pays its respects to the legendary creator Johnny Craig, who passed away just a few months ago. Writer, editor, illustrator and comic book genius, Craig forever left his imprint on the medium we love. CBM takes a special look at his life and legacy in this issue. Each issue of CBM also features a wide-ranging selection of columns including: Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Market Reports; New & Noteworthy; Statues, and much more! Comic Book Marketplace is the magazine for serious collectors of Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age and Bronze Age comics! Don't miss an issue! Features Choice of Two Covers: Vault of Horror #28 and/or Vault of Horror #32. Magazine, PC (Vault of Horror #28 Cover)$5.95 Magazine, PC (Vault of Horror #32 Cover)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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CBM Salutes Joe Kubert! CBM #92 features a look at the work of the legendary artist Joe Kubert! Whether you know his work from the adventures of Tor, Sgt. Rock, Hawkman or any of the other characters who have benefited from this master's touch, this is the issue for you! Don't miss out on this one! Each issue of CBM includes great articles and columns including: Adventures into Weird Words, Nolan's Notebook, Statues, New & Noteworthy, Inspiration Central, and more! Cover price $5.95.

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CBM explores the farthest reaches of the comic book universe with a look at the breathtaking work of the legendary Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) and investigates how Gail Simone (The Simpsons, Night Nurse) is putting the "funny" back in "funny books." Plus: Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics and Rob Worley's Comics2Film have joined CBM! Now each issue is packed with even more Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and even ? gasp! ? Modern Age information on the world of comics and comic character collectibles! ! Each issue includes: Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Comics 2 Film Digest by Rob Worley; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Collectible Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; New & Noteworthy, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! With Color Gallery Cover A (Alex Raymond)?Magazine, b&w$5.95 Cover B (Gail Simone/Dead Pool)?Magazine, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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THE SPECTRE: Writer Rob Hughes explores Jerry Siegel's and Bernard Baily's creation in "The Avenger of Blood," a fantastic look into the power of The Spectre! GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN: With all of the Green Lanterns running around (and who've run around in the past), revisit the original with CBM! ONCE A HERO...: First he was the Silver Age Green Lantern. Now he's The Spectre. Follow the career of Hal Jordan in this special feature. A LOOK INSIDE A.C.T.O.R.: ACTOR is a group dedicated to providing assistance to comics creators, particularly those Golden Age and Silver Age veterans who labored without benefit of health or retirement plans. Since their introduction, they've raised their profile and a lot of money for their cause. Find out what ACTOR is all about in this issue of CBM! BATMAN, BLACKJACK & TARZAN: Alex Simmons, creator of the recent Batman mini-series Batman: Orpheus Rising, talks about the recent Hollywood option on his series BlackJack, writing Tarzan and his long-term connection to Don McGregor's Detectives, Inc. ZORRO: CBM examines the comic book history of one of the greatest western characters ever! GEORGE PEREZ WRAP-UP: Following our multi-part interview, three of George Perez's collaborators talk about working with the team artist supreme. PLUS: Each issue includes Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw; Comics2Film Digest by Rob Worley;·Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Collectible Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; New & Noteworthy, Marketplace Mail, and much, much more! COVER A: THE SPECTRE$5.95 COVER B: GREEN LANTERN$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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It was way back in 1928 when Hollywood discovered a brand new star who was destined to become a worldwide favorite who would neve grow old. Born on a train going from Kansas City to Hollywood, his name was Mickey Mouse. Soon, his immense popularity at the Box Office led to a starring role in the daily comic strips, and then to the color Sunday sections. Mickey Mouse magazines and Big Little Books, wristwatches, Lionel train cars, and countless other commercial endorsements followed. He finally got his own regular comic book series with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories and Dell one-shots. As other genres of comics came and went, the popularity of Mickey, Donal Duck, and the other Disney characters remained strong with comic book readers. Revived in the 1980s and 90s by Bruce Hamilton's Gladstone Comics, these classic stories became available to a new generation of comic book readers. In CBM #95, publisher/entrepreneur Hamilton reviews this fascinating history with the help of CBM's own Michael Naiman, including 16 full color pages of classic Disney images. Don't miss it! NOTE: Previous orders for this issue have been cancelled. Please order this issue with the July 2002 product codes. COVER A: WDC&S #108$5.95 COVER B: WDC&S #45$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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It was way back in 1928 when Hollywood discovered a brand new star who was destined to become a worldwide favorite who would neve grow old. Born on a train going from Kansas City to Hollywood, his name was Mickey Mouse. Soon, his immense popularity at the Box Office led to a starring role in the daily comic strips, and then to the color Sunday sections. Mickey Mouse magazines and Big Little Books, wristwatches, Lionel train cars, and countless other commercial endorsements followed. He finally got his own regular comic book series with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories and Dell one-shots. As other genres of comics came and went, the popularity of Mickey, Donal Duck, and the other Disney characters remained strong with comic book readers. Revived in the 1980s and 90s by Bruce Hamilton's Gladstone Comics, these classic stories became available to a new generation of comic book readers. In CBM #95, publisher/entrepreneur Hamilton reviews this fascinating history with the help of CBM's own Michael Naiman, including 16 full color pages of classic Disney images. Don't miss it! NOTE: Previous orders for this issue have been cancelled. Please order this issue with the July 2002 product codes. COVER A: WDC&S #108$5.95 COVER B: WDC&S #45$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Legendary comic strip artist Milton Caniff is the focus in this issue of Comic Book Marketplace! He is known for his place among the "big three" of comic strip art alongside Hal Foster and Alex Raymond. See some of his work in the Color Gallery featuring original art work done by him and two Terry and the Pirates strips! An interview with Marc Hempel the creator of Gregory and Tug & Buster is also featured. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Nolan's Notebook! A Caniff centric Funnies Farrago! The Naiman Report! Inspiration Central which features an interview with Andy Kubert! Cover price $5.95.

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Legendary comic strip artist Milton Caniff is the focus in this issue of Comic Book Marketplace! He is known for his place among the "big three" of comic strip art alongside Hal Foster and Alex Raymond. See some of his work in the Color Gallery featuring original art work done by him and two Terry and the Pirates strips! An interview with Marc Hempel the creator of Gregory and Tug & Buster is also featured. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Nolan's Notebook! A Caniff centric Funnies Farrago! The Naiman Report! Inspiration Central which features an interview with Andy Kubert! Cover price $5.95.

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Take a behind the scenes look at the making of Superman artist Curt Swan's biography in "Curt Swan: A Life in Comics". During the mid-1960's amid the peak of the Silver Age, Wally Wood created the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. Discover the story behind the team's creation in "Days of T.H.U.N.D.E.R."! The thunder continues to rumble in an interview with John Carbonaro about his role in the revival of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Take a look at comic's time-line in "Nolan's Notebook"! Explore the fashion of Russell Patterson in "Funnies Farrago"! Covers of Christmas comics are looked at in "Oddball Comics"! What's the greatest Christmas comic book? Find out in "The Greatest Comic Book Ever"! Curt Swan: A Life in Comics is reviewed in "Book Review". Jim Shooter is interviewed in "Inspiration Central! Cover price $5.95.

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What's so special about Marvel Comics? For the past 40 years, Marvel characters have consistently found an amazing audience ? sometimes to the surprise of "the experts." Now, with the popularity of recent movies (X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil), they've captured the imaginations of millions who've never even read a comic, let alone the comics-reading public. Join us on the countdown to our 100th issue as Comic Book Marketplace #99 turns its focus on all things Marvel. You'll also be able to check out all our regular columns as well!! Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw! Inspiration Central by Bill Baker! Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan! Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur! CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors! The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman! Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, b&w (w/Color Gallery)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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For its 100th issue, Comic Book Marketplace features a potpourri of articles about your favorite comic characters: "Pulp Roots of Batman" by Will Murray; a long and never- before-published interview with Charles Schulz by Shel Dorf; "The End of DC's Silver Age," "The Spicy Superman Artist" by Roger Hill, and other features and columns... and a few surprises! Also including special salutes from our regular columnists: "Funnies Farrago" by R.C. Harvey, "Nolan's Notebook" by Michelle Nolan, "Oddball Comics" by Scott Shaw!, "CBM Marketwatch" by CBM's Advisors, "The Naiman Report" by Michael Naiman, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Archie fans rejoice! The 101st issue of Comic Book Marketplace features America's favorite teenage! Find out the story behind the live action Archie television show, and explore some of Archie's other television adaptions in "Archie on TV"! Learn about Archie's exploits during World War II in "Archie Does His Part"! Archie Comic's version of The Shadow is examined at length in "The Shadow". Discover the system used by CrossGen to create their comics in "Everything Old is New Again". ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: "Nolan's Notebook" explores the history of collecting! A frightfully odd comic is featured in "Oddball Comics"! Bill Morrison of Bongo Comics is interviewed in "Inspiration Central"! One comic's comforting effects are felt in "The Greatest Comic Book Ever"! Al Capp artist of Li'l Abner is featured in "Funnies Farrago". And in this month's "That Wonderful Year" be taken back to 1948 to a time when the Superman franchise was just getting off the ground. Cover price $5.95.

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Archie fans rejoice! The 101st issue of Comic Book Marketplace features America's favorite teenage! Find out the story behind the live action Archie television show, and explore some of Archie's other television adaptions in "Archie on TV"! Learn about Archie's exploits during World War II in "Archie Does His Part"! Archie Comic's version of The Shadow is examined at length in "The Shadow". Discover the system used by CrossGen to create their comics in "Everything Old is New Again". ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: "Nolan's Notebook" explores the history of collecting! A frightfully odd comic is featured in "Oddball Comics"! Bill Morrison of Bongo Comics is interviewed in "Inspiration Central"! One comic's comforting effects are felt in "The Greatest Comic Book Ever"! Al Capp artist of Li'l Abner is featured in "Funnies Farrago". And in this month's "That Wonderful Year" be taken back to 1948 to a time when the Superman franchise was just getting off the ground. Cover price $5.95.

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In Comic Book Marketplace #102, the lives of Lev Gleason and his associates, Charles Biro and Bob Wood, are explored, including the heyday in the late 1940s of Crime Does Not Pay, Boy and Daredevil. We also have a new interview with Russ Heath and we take a look at Commercial Comics Company. Also including our regular features: Funnies Farrago by R.C. Harvey; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! COVER A (Lev Gleason)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 COVER B (Russ Heath)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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In Comic Book Marketplace #102, the lives of Lev Gleason and his associates, Charles Biro and Bob Wood, are explored, including the heyday in the late 1940s of Crime Does Not Pay, Boy and Daredevil. We also have a new interview with Russ Heath and we take a look at Commercial Comics Company. Also including our regular features: Funnies Farrago by R.C. Harvey; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! COVER A (Lev Gleason)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 COVER B (Russ Heath)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Disney is the theme of this issue of Comic Book Marketplace! Gemstone comics brought Disney comics back to the states, learn all about it when Comic Book Marketplace interviews Gemstone editor John Clark! Walt Disney's time growing up in Missouri is explored in the book Walt Disney's Missouri and one of it's co-authors Dan Viets is interviewed in this issue. Don Rosa of Disney Comics is also interviewed in this issue about the revival of Disney's U.S. line of comics and what it was like working on titles overseas! Discover the history of Disney Comics in "Disney Comics: Back to Long Ago"! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Learn about Michigan State University's comic collection that includes over 150,000 pieces! "Nolan's Notebook" explores the career of DC's last Golden Age hero! "Inspiration Central" features an interview with Fantastic Four writer Mike Wieringo! Learn about the petrified butter collection in "The Michael Naiman Report"! And finally this month's "That Wonderful Year" will take you back to the year 1945 which herald the beginning of the end of the Golden Age! Cover price $5.95.

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He is the night, and in this issue of Comic Book Marketplace Batman is front and center. As the years have passed the Batman has changed these changes are documented in "The Many Phases of Batman". In "The Rediscovered Schwartz" the life and career of Batman ghost-penciller Lew Sayre Schwartz is revealed. Known for bringing a gritty realism to the character legendary Batman artist Neil Adams is interviewed! In "Loeb and Lee: Batman Forever?" writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee are interviewed about their Batman storyline "Hush". ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Professor William H. Foster III is interviewed about blacks in comics. Ghost-Breaker the star of 9 of DC's 1950's titles is featured in "Nolan's Notebook". See a comic strips choice for greatest comic book in "The Greatest Comic Book Ever"! "Inspiration Central" features writer/artist Frank Miller! Despite being printed as 1945 in the Table of Contents this months "That Wonderful Year" is the year 1940! Cover price $6.95.

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Starting in the mid-1960s, fantasy artist Frank Frazetta exploded onto the scene with his illustrations for paperback books and Warren's Creepy and Eerie. Frazetta's work was wildly influential on a group of young artists just cutting their artistic teeth...artists like Jeffrey Jones, Berni Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, and Frank Brunner, to name a few...and in the 1970s each of these artists came into his own in the field of comic books. CBM #105 features an in-depth look at the art and careers of these young turks, who, although initially inspired by Frazetta, have gone on to carve names for themselves as comic book artists. Also including our regular features: That Wonderful Year... by Michelle Nolan ? NEW!, Funnies Farrago by R.C. Harvey, Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors, The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! COVER A: Swamp Thing?b&w (w/Color Gallery) $6.95 COVER B: Dr. Strange? b&w (w/Color Gallery) $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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We have held off as long as we can! Sports Illustrated and even National Geographic have their annual "swimsuit issue," and CBM #106 will follow suit this fall with an issue featuring pretty gals in comic-booky situations! You'll see headlights like never before, racy covers and panels designed to titillate any red-blooded American adolescent. Plus all our regular columns and lotsa stuff that even we don't know about yet! Come on board for this cruise with CBM! Also including our regular features! CBM #106?b&w w/Color Gallery (Note Price) $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Soon after Action Comics #1 hit the newsstands in 1938, it became clear that comic books were the next big thing. Victor S. Fox was, at that time, an accountant for DC comics, and he lost no time in leaving DC and setting up his own comic titles, starting with Wonderman in Wonder Comics #1. After DC won a lawsuit that claimed that Wonderman was a rip-off of Superman, Fox quickly branched out into titles like Mystery Men, Fantastic, Science, Blue Beetle, Weird and The Flame. CBM #107 tells the story of Victor Fox from 1938 through the early 1950s. Also including our regular features! Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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In Comic Book Marketplace #108 we'll take a look at the work of a little-known Golden Age artist named George Carlson, whose fanciful artwork and stories graced the pages of Jingle Jangle comics. Writer Harlan Ellison's informative article on Carlson and his art will open your eyes to the work of this forgotten genius. We'll also explore David Blanchard's take on the "End of DC's Silver Age," and Will Murray will throw his spotlight on Paul Norris, the creator of Aquaman. Add to that mix an interview by Jennifer Contino on Mark Wheatley and Mike Avon Oeming-Adding Some Insight. Come along with us on a fun ride! Also including our regular features: Nolan's Notebook, Inspiration Central, That Wonderful Year, Collectable Character Statues, CBM Market Reports, The Naiman Report, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! B&W with Color Gallery $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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CBM #109 features all the Super Villains that we love to hate! All those bad boys and girls that gave so much grief to our heroes... like The Joker, Catwoman, The Penguin, Lex Luthor, Dr. Sivana, and even including those WWII bad guys Hitler and Tojo! What makes these baddies tick? And without them, would comic books have been able to survive? Among many other things, #109 will conclude the excellent Neal Adams interview by Michael Kronenberg, and a new interview with Catwoman's new artist Paul Gulacy. Better get this issue... it's BAAAD! Also including our regular features: Nolan's Notebook & That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Market Reports by our Advisors, The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman, Marketplace Mail, and much, much more! Magazine (Cover A: Villains Collage) $6.95 Magazine (Cover B: Paul Gulacy) $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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When we decided to feature comic book villains for our theme in CBM #109, we didn't realize what a good idea that was! That is, until we found that we had gathered way too much material to fit in one issue! So, crafty as always, we figured we had enough stuff for two issues! So we devoted CBM #109 to Golden Age villains and saved all the Silver Age to Modern Age villains for issue #111. If bad boys like Thanos, Dr. Doom and Kraven are your cup of tea, join us in CBM #111 as we sling mud on all our favorite nemeses. And don't forget our great columns like: "Nolan's Notebook" by Michelle Nolan, "Inspiration Central" by Bill Baker, "That Wonderful Year" by Michelle Nolan, "Collectable Character Statues" by Mike Wilbur, "CBM Market Reports" by the CBM Advisors, and "The Naiman Report" by Michael Naiman. COVER A: Gulacy/Catwoman?Magazine, PC $6.95 COVER B: Marvel Villains?Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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The theme of 112 is "BAAAD Horror Comics," where we will examine many of the more gruesome horror comics of the 1950s. You know the ones ? BAD stories, BAD artwork, just plain old BAD imitations of the great stuff EC was doing at the same time. And we'll include a good old-fashioned Cover Gallery of the BADDEST horror covers! And don't forget our great columns like: Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Market Reports by our Advisors, and The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman. Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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NOTE: Cover says issue #112, but this is actually issue #113 (see indicia). Comic Book Marketplace #113 features a wonderful potpourri—something to surely appeal to each and every one of our readers. A couple of the highlights include Will Murray's trip through Thrilling/Nedor comics and a look at Milton Story, one of the many artists and writers who worked for Al Capp during his heyday. So join us for a good read! And don't forget our great columns like: Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Market Reports by our Advisors, and The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman. Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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We all know that EC's Tales From the Crypt, Vault of Horror and Haunt of Fear started a New Trend in comics which other publishers were quick to imitate. After being virtually eradicated by the Comics Code in the mid-1950s, horror comics have struggled back to the newsstand in the form of magazines like Creepy and Eerie in the 1960s and 1970s. What is the future of horror comics? That's the question we pose in Comic Book Marketplace #114. We've also got great columns by: Michelle Nolan ? Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year; Bill Baker ? Inspiration Central; Pat Calhoun ? Weird Words; Michael Naiman ? The Naiman Report; Mike Wilbur ? Collectable Character Statues. Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Most comic books are a collaborative creation of many minds. The concept, the writing, the layout, the penciling, the inking and the lettering can involve the talents of many people. But there were a few creators of comic books, like Will Eisner, Carl Barks, Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman and John Stanley, who produced their works as solo efforts. These are the auteurs of comics. CBM #115 takes a look at these giants. We've also got great columns by: Michelle Nolan ? Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year, Bill Baker ? Inspiration Central, Pat Calhoun ? Weird Words, Michael Naiman ? The Naiman Report, and Mike Wilbur ? Collectable Character Statues. Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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After humble beginnings in the late nineteenth century, newspaper comic strips had become an important mass medium by 1920, the year of the first network radio broadcast. It didn't take radio long to become very popular. Then when newsstand comic books started appearing in the late 1930s, another new mass medium was born. All these media were voracious consumers of programming, and crossovers from one medium to another became the rule rather than the exception. CBM #119 examines the crossovers between network radio shows and comic books. Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Market Reports by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Captain Marvel was created by C.C. Beck, right? No, it was Roscoe Fawcett, right? No, it was Al Allard or Ralph Daigh, right? No, it was Bill Parker, right? And what did Fred MacMurray have to do with it? And Pete Costanza? The correct answer is... all of the above played a role in creating the "Big Red Cheese," the "World's Mightiest Mortal," and our Will Murray will explain in a new major article about the rise and fall of Captain Marvel. Don't miss it! Plus CBM's regular features: Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Market Reports by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Comic Book Marketplace #121 will delve into the secret world of The Phantom. Created by writer Lee Falk and artist Ray Moore for the comic pages back in 1936, this mysterious character has appeared in movies, serials, pulps, on the radio, and is currently undergoing a resurgence of interest because of artist Paul Ryan's great Phantom art for European publisher, Egmont. We'll have an interview with Paul from John R. Stuart, plus our usual assortment of features and color pages. You better be there, or Devil will bite you! You'll enjoy our regular columns too!: Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; CBM Market Reports by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, PC $6.95 Cover price $6.95.