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Summer 2019 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

“Not Your Average Joes” is the theme of CBC #20, headlined by an exhaustive interview with JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his signature creation Cry for Dawn, discussing his many years as a comics professional, and current work on Vampirella. (We also talk with Joe’s significant other, KRISTINA DEAK-LINSNER, about the distinction of being Vampi’s first female creator to write and draw her in the same series!) Then CBC spends Sunday Brunch with the great JOE SINNOTT, catching up with the legendary artist to discuss his years at Marvel, inking Jack Kirby’s work, and his nearly forgotten masterworks produced for Treasure Chest. Plus JOE JUSKO returns to our pages to talk about his early exposure to the Marvel Age of Comics and his fabulous “Corner Box Collection,” which honor the great ’60s cover design element produced by the House of Ideas! And a visit with a guy named “Yoe,” CRAIG YOE, the creative force behind Yoe Books. Plus, we showcase another installment of our RICH BUCKLER interview and, of course, HEMBECK! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Summer 2017 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Celebrating 30 years of the creator's "Archosaurs and Automobiles" masterworks, COMIC BOOK CREATOR #15 journeys into the Xenozoic Era with a feature-length, career-spanning interview with artist's artist Mark Schultz, creator of the renowned and fantastical Cadillacs and Dinosaurs franchise. In a revealing and intimate conversation conducted in Mark's Pennsylvanian home, CBC examines the early years of struggle, success with Kitchen Sink Press, and hitting it big when series stars Jack Tenrec and Hannah Dundee (depicted with dastardly dinosaurs on our all-new CBC cover) hit the airwaves as a hit Saturday morning cartoon series. Of course, the issue includes rarely-seen art and fascinating photos from Mark's amazing and award-winning career. Plus the issue also showcases other enticing features—including Hembeck, and a remembrance of Jay Lynch & Skip Williamson! Edited by Jon B. Cooke. Suggested for Mature Readers.

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Winter 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Steve Englehart is spotlighted in CBC #37 in a comprehensive, career-spanning interview, with emphasis on his glorious ’70s work as top comics writer. Plus, with the help of former DC Comics' romance editor Barbara Friedlander, we redeem the once sullied name of her mentor, the late, great DC editor Jack Miller, whose career was bought to an ignominious end by company management while he suffered a fatal malady. Also, Dan Didio shares about his entry as DC exec to become the company’s co-publisher in the second portion of Greg Biga's interview with the writer extraordinaire. We also conclude our 100th birthday celebration for Arnold Drake with the final portion of an amazing conversation with the brilliant late scribe, examining his creation of The Doom Patrol and work on The X-Men! We also finally present our long-promised look at the 1970s underground comix oddity, The Funny Pages, with help from the comic tabloid's editor, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs creator Ron Barrett! Also included, natch, are our regular departments such as Hembeck's latest Dateline strip. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Winter 2019 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

Comics historian Steve Ringgenberg joins CBC as guest co-editor for our special tribute to the great fantasy artist, FRANK FRAZETTA [1928–2010]! CBC #19 includes a comprehensive, career-spanning interview with the master unseen for 32 years, complemented with innumerable articles on his many achievements: examinations of Frank’s Conan work and “Adventures of a Brooklyn Hillbilly”; studies of his White Indian series as well as his public service advertisements; forays into his ace caricaturist material in movie posters and record album covers, and much more! Cover artist TOM GRINDBERG is interviewed, as well as famed fantasy painter JOE JUSKO, discussing their careers and the indelible Frazetta influence on their work. We also conclude our chat with alternative cartoonist MARY FLEENER, and present our usual features, including Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 2018 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #17 (bonus-size 100 pages) takes a look at the legacy and influence of WALLACE WOOD, one of the greatest comic book artists the world has even known, with a heartfelt look about Woody's career, as well as a gallery of little-seen work. Included is an extended interview with former “Woodworker” RALPH REESE, one of the finest artists to emerge out from under Woody's wing and into a superlative career in the 1970s, whether on Marvel's horror comics, upon the pages of National Lampoon, or in the underground realm. Plus we have a long chat with cover artist HILARY BARTA, from his early years as Marvel inker, fondly-recalled PLASTIC MAN, rise with “stupid” Image Comics and America's Best collaborations with Alan Moore, to his current work for Plankton Comics. And, of course, CBC includes its usual informative features, including the humor of HEMBECK! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2016 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In COMIC BOOK CREATOR #13, the illustrative greatness of MICHAEL W. KALUTA is captured in a comprehensive interview with the artist, covering his early fans days; mastery of his signature character, THE SHADOW; development of Kaluta and ELAINE LEE's Starstruck, work with his fellow legends from the STUDIO; and Michael's work as the quintessential Vertigo cover artist! Plus we feature an in-depth (and remarkably personal) talk with the amazing RAMONA FRADON about her 65+ years in the comic book business, whether as artist on AQUAMAN, METAMORPHO, SUPER-FRIENDS, or SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! And, as if those features aren't enough, JAY LYNCH reveals the WACKY PACK MEN, the Topps team who created the MAD-inspired (and subversive) trading cards that influenced an entire generation! Who knows what amazing talents lurk in the comics biz? CBC knows! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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May 2016 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #12's main co-feature is an exhaustive, career-spanning interview with underground comix pioneer HOWARD CRUSE, the extraordinary cartoonist and graphic novelist of the award-winning Stuck Rubber Baby. The artist shares the quintessential American story of his journey of discovery, from Stonewall to Marriage Equality, through self-expression and creativity, all culminating into a truly original and entertaining body of work. Also this issue, we answer the question, "WHAT MAKES JACK KIRBY THE KING OF COMICS?" as we examine the mid-life work of the greatest super-hero creator of all time, from the explosively cosmic developments in Fantastic Four and The Mighty Thor at Marvel in the middle ’60s to the artist/writer's magnum opus, the "Fourth World" saga of New Genesis versus Apokolips! Plus we'll reveal the real-life background drama that unfolded during that tumultuous era, all behind an astonishing cover by STEVE "The Dude" RUDE featuring the Gods of New Genesis! Plus look for other columns and articles on the best of comics, past and present! Don't ask! Just BUY it! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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February 2016 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Eisner Award nominee COMIC BOOK CREATOR #11 presents a long overdue celebration of the art and life of THE MAN CALLED KANE, as we feature a retrospective on GIL KANE, one of the true comic book greats whose dynamic artistry had a huge impact on the super-hero genre. Co-creator of the modern-day Green Lantern and Atom, Kane was also an early progenitor of the graphic novel, a man dedicated to sharing the history of the form, and simply one of the finest artists and visionaries to ever work in comics. Behind a Kane cover newly-inked by one of his most accomplished collaborators, KLAUS JANSON, we gather remembrances and insight from friends and associates, assistants and aficionados, as well as collaborators and dedicated fans. And, of course, we include a gallery of Kane artwork guaranteed to knock your socks off. Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Spring 2015 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

We have one word for you: WRIGHTSON, as we give Bernie the full CBC treatment with a career-spanning, in-depth interview talking with the artist phenom about his upbringing in Poe's Baltimore, early fanzine work, smash hit with Swamp Thing, Warren masterworks, the heady days of The Studio, mind-blowing Frankenstein illustrations, collaborations with Stephen King and, of course, his sensational designs for Hollywood movies, from Heavy Metal to Ghostbusters to The Mist! Expect, too, a superb gallery of artwork and unexpected extras celebrating this amazing artist! Continuing the horrorday spirit, we catch up with superb writer/editor BRUCE JONES; celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bart Simpson's TREEHOUSE OF HORROR with BILL MORRISON; and interview Wolff and Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre's BATTON LASH. Plus CBC checks in with Planet of the Apes creative team (and real-life couple) artist GABRIEL HARDMAN and CORINNA BECHKO! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Winter 2014 - 84 full-color pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #4 gets rambunctiously rustic with rowdy RUSS HEATH in a wide-ranging, comprehensive interview with the superb comic book artist. From Atlas Comics to Annie Fanny, from Haunted Tank to Warren horror, from man of Rock to son of Satan, we cover Russ's expansive career, complete with essay on his extraordinary work by S.C. RINGGENBERG and a senses-shattering gallery of art, all behind a gorgeous KEVIN NOWLAN cover. Also MORT TODD on working with STEVE DITKO; a profile of alt cartoonist DAN GOLDMAN; part two of our MARK WAID interview; a chat with DENYS COWAN about his DJANGO series and much more; and VIC BLOOM and THE SECRET ORIGIN OF ARCHIE ANDREWS. Oh, and HEMBECK, too! Be here for the phantasmagorical fourth ish! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Fall 2013 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #3 spotlights NEAL ADAMS' BATMAN: ODYSSEY (the recent 13-issue DC Comics mini-series written and drawn by the comics legend), in a unique, comprehensive examination of an artist and his work. We grapple with the question: is the book a masterwork for the ages or an epic fail of mythic proportions? CBC goes in deep with the creator to examine his intent with Adams vigorously responding to critics, as we balance the successes and weaknesses of the quintessential Batman artist's ultimate take on a beloved character — all behind a new Neal Adams Darknight Detective cover and lushly illustrated throughout with a bodacious bevy of Batman art by the master illustrator. Plus we interview SEAN HOWE about his hit book, MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY; present part one of our MARK WAID interview; check in on Harbinger writer JOSHUA DYSART; present the final installment of our LES DANIELS remembrance; and, as always, check out HEMBECK! Be here in November for CBC's tremendous third ish! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 2013 - 160-page FULL-COLOR Summer Special

For its second issue, COMIC BOOK CREATOR magazine—the new voice of the comics medium—pays tribute to the late, great JOE KUBERT in a 160-page double-size BOOK extravaganza! Squeezed between Kubert homage covers by SERGIO CARIELLO and TIM TRUMAN, this Summer Special is entirely devoted to the legendary comics creator who passed away in 2012. Included are comprehensive examinations of each facet of Joe's career: Golden Age fan favorite artist, 3-D comics pioneer, pre-eminent war delineator, top artist-as-editor, incomparable Tarzan writer and artist, founder of the Kubert School, graphic novelist, P*S magazine helmsman, father to a comics creator dynasty, and inspiration to generations of aspiring artists—replete with interviews with the master from over the years, plus rarely-seen artwork and artifacts. Editor Jon B. Cooke (of the Eisner Award-winning Comic Book Artist magazine) has also assembled testimonials, remembrances, portraits, anecdotes, pin-ups and mini-interviews by peers, faculty, students, fans, friends and family, with special emphasis on a history of the Kubert School, its illustrious alumni, and Joe's impact as instructor.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-053-3
ISBN-10: 1-60549-053-9

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Spring 2013 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

TwoMorrows is proud to debut our newest magazine, COMIC BOOK CREATOR #1 (84 FULL-COLOR pages, $8.95) devoted to the work and careers of the men and women who draw, write, edit, and publish comics, focusing always on the artists and not the artifacts, the creators and not the characters. Behind an ALEX ROSS cover painting, our frantic FIRST ISSUE features an investigation of the oft despicable treatment JACK KIRBY endured from the very business he helped establish. From being cheated out of royalties in the ’40s and bullied in the ’80s by the publisher he made great, to his estate’s current fight for equitable recognition against an entertainment monolith where his characters have generated billions of dollars, we present Kirby’s cautionary tale in the eternal struggle for creator’s rights. Plus, CBC #1 interviews artist ALEX ROSS and writer KURT BUSIEK, spotlights the last years of writer/artist FRANK ROBBINS, remembers comics historian LES DANIELS, talks to TODD McFARLANE about his new show-all book, showcases a joint talk between NEAL ADAMS and DENNIS O’NEIL on their unforgettable collaborations, as well as throws a whole kit’n’caboodle of other creator-centric items atcha! Join us for the start of a new era as TwoMorrows welcomes back former Comic Book Artist editor Jon B. Cooke, who helms the all-new, all-color COMIC BOOK CREATOR!

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Winter 2014 - 192-page Special with COLOR

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #6 presents SWAMPMEN: MUCK-MONSTERS AND THEIR MAKERS, the second double-size CBC Annual, examining those creepy man-critters that crawled out of the bayou back in the 1970s, through the memories of the artists and writers who created them! A stunning line-up of interviews discuss Swamp Thing, Man-Thing, The Heap, Lurker of the Swamp, It, Bog Beast, and even Marvin the Dead Thing: BERNIE WRIGHTSON, ALAN MOORE, MIKE PLOOG, LEN WEIN, STEVE GERBER, STEPHEN R. BISSETTE, RICK VEITCH, VAL MAYERIK, JIM MOONEY, JOHN TOTLEBEN, and the remembrances of many others. Behind the chilling FRANK CHO cover, there's also these astounding stories: "It Started with 'It': The THEODORE STURGEON Connection"; "The Romance of 'Swamp Thing': Heartbreak Inside the House of Secrets"; "With the Helping of the Heap: Alan Moore's Anatomy Lesson"; "Jesus is Not Alright with DC: Rick Veitch and Cancelled Comics of Calvary"; and "The Lost Bernie Wrightson Swamp Thing Graphic Novel." Over ten years in the making, this is the definitive look at that ground-breaking horror comics sub-genre, so jump into the muck 'n' mire for CBC’s scintillatingly sinister sixth ish! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-057-1
ISBN-10: 1-60549-057-1

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