September 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Mark Waid is the spotlight for CBC #51 as Joe McCabe conducts a career-spanning conversation with the acclaimed writer about his incredibly diverse body of work, from beginnings as editor of Amazing Heroes, jump from serving as a DC editor to emerging as fan-favorite scripter on The Flash, Captain America, and Kingdom Come with artist Alex Ross—but a few of his remarkable achievements that span DC, Marvel, Archie, Boom!, Image, CrossGen, Thrillbent, and other publishers! Plus, we uncover the almost 50-year history of Fantaco Enterprises, the publishing company founded by Tom Skulan, who provides a comprehensive interview. We also chat with Wimmen’s Comix’s Becky Wilson about her time in the realm of underground comix, part two of the Brendan McCarthy interview — Strange Days, Rogan Gosh, Mad Max: Fury Road! — and we reveal the never-published Joe Kubert-edited Savage World, a title squelched by the DC Implosion. CBC correspondent Matt Merante catches up with artist Pat Olliffe to discuss his professional career, which includes delineating Untold Tales of Spider-Man, DC’s 52, Edgeworld for Comixology, and much, much more! Shaun Clancy chats with Lev Gleason’s Bob Globerman and, oh, there’s Hembeck! Gil Kane cover. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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July 2027 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC proudly presents our bonus-size 100-page 50th issue ($12.95) explaining "Why We Love Kirby," talking with top pros and historians on the impact Jack “King” Kirby has made in all of our lives as a storyteller, artist, and human being. Coinciding with The Jack Kirby Collector #100 this month, CBC editor Jon B. Cooke and TJKC editor John Morrow sit down for a discussion about the meaning of Kirby and legacy of TwoMorrows Publishing, with a glimpse of “TwoMorrow” via an excerpt of the amazing Kirby Koncordance these two chums are planning to compile in their twilight years! Also: Part one of our talk with artist extraordinaire Brendan McCarthy on early work with Brett Ewins and Peter Milligan, and breaking into 2000 AD! Additionally, we honor the wonderful ’80s series ’Mazing Man, talking with creators Stephen DeStefano and Bob Rozakis about their charming creation. Also included is Shaun Clancy’s revealing conversation with Bob Sproul about his father’s Major Magazines, publisher of Cracked, Web of Horror, and Monsters Attack; and part two of Marvel Bullpen cut-up Stu Schwartzberg’s interview. And, of course, Fred Hembeck! With a Kirby cover inked by Dave Stevens!

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January 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Said to be the first-ever Black — and possibly youngest — DC Comics hire, amazing artist and co-creator of Black Lightning Trevor Von Eeden basks in the spotlight of CBC #53, where we talk about his early years at DC and Continuity Studios, work on “Green Arrow” and co-creation of the ground-breaking Thriller series, Heavy Metal contributions, and more. In the “thriller” spirit, we look at the Harvey Comics “Thriller” line edited by Joe Simon, with the wonkiest ’60s super-heroes ever to see print, plus chat with ’70s comics writer Lark Russell, gal pal of comics’ young Turks and scribe of Crazy magazine and many a Gold Key title. In addition, we showcase the great Peter Poplaski, Eisner-winning best buddy (and next-door neighbor) of Robert Crumb, whose astonishing artwork for Kitchen Sink traverses the lifespan of the publisher, and whose dedication to Zorro will impress! There’s a talk with Dick Arnold, son of Quality Comics’ “Busy” Arnold, by intrepid investigator Shaun Clancy, and the second portion of a 1990 British interview with fabled writer/editor Robert Kanigher, and the story of the unpublished underground, Skull Vol. 2 #1. All this and Hembeck, too! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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November 2027 - double-size 160 FULL-COLOR pages
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Our third annual double-size issue is devoted to the mighty Marvel Bullpen, courtesy of Les Daniels’ uncut interviews with an amazing array of stalwarts at the House of Ideas, which the author conducted for his 1992 tome Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades Of The World’s Greatest Comics history. The killer line-up of interviewees includes writer/editors Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Jim Shooter, Mark Gruenwald, and Tom DeFalco; editors Louise Simonson and Jim Salicrup; writers Steve Gerber and Chris Claremont, artists John Romita, John Buscema, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Walter Simonson, and Todd McFarlane; executives Ed Shukin, Mike Hobson, and Jim Galton, and Golden Agers Joe Simon and Vince Fago. Plus Les discusses The Mad Peck and the real reason his Marvel history book was published! And of course, Hembeck!

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Winter 2017 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #14 spotlights the incomparable KELLEY JONES! From the early years as inker at Marvel Comics to his rise to present-day greatness at DC depicting BATMAN, DEADMAN, and SWAMP THING (all featured on our horrific cover), the artist receives his due in a massively comprehensive interview with Peter Quinones, in a feature also chockful of rarely-seen artwork! Plus Will Murray examines the nefarious legacy of BATMAN co-creator BOB KANE in a feature-length investigation into tragic ghosts and rapacious greed. We also look at RAINA TELGEMEIER and her magnificent army of devotees courtesy of Eti Berland. And, rounding out our spook-tacular special, we include columns by our superb contributors, including the hilarious HEMBECK! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2022 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Don McGregor's life and talent is spotlighted in a comprehensive retrospective in CBC #29, the first issue we've devoted predominately to a writer! From his Hopalong Cassidy obsessed Rhode Island childhood to ubiquitous presence on Marvel Comics letters pages in the 1960s and early ’70s debut as Warren Publications scripter, to his breakout and blossoming at the House of Ideas, the superb scribe discusses his triumphs on Black Panther, Killraven, Sabre, Detectives Inc., Ragamuffins, and so much more. Behind Sandy Plunkett's gorgeous cover art featuring two of Don's most important characters, the startlingly sensitive, progressive, and experimental writer shares insight about his landmark storytelling and a career breaking new ground in comics as few would ever dare. Plus Robert Menzies offers a detailed look at Herb Trimpe's fascinating mid ’70s visit to the United Kingdom, when he worked on Marvel's British comics weeklies. Also included this ish is the second part of Mike Gold's career-spanning talk, examining the First Comics years and groundbreaking tenure at DC Comics (with front row seat to the Implosion debacle!), and much more! And, of course, the usual gang of clever contributors share their latest, including the legendary Fred Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Winter 2018 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #16 visits Riverdale High, U.S.A., to celebrate America's Typical Teenager Archie and his pals 'n gals—as well as the mighty MLJ heroes of yesteryear and those of today's "Dark Circle"—with a look at the 75-year-old comics line's wildest characters and titles. Plus we conduct career-spanning conversations with two of the imprint's hottest creators: Brooklyn's own DEAN HASPIEL (the Emmy-winning alternative-slash-mainstream artist who collaborated with HARVEY PEKAR) and DAN PARENT (GLADD award-winning cartoonist and creator of the Archie universe's ground-breaking gay character, Kevin Keller), who both jam on our great exclusive cover depicting a face-off between humor and heroes. Rounding out the ish are our usual features to fascinate and enlighten, including the hilarious Fred Hembeck. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2019 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC #21 joins Eric Powell in celebrating 20 years of his signature character, The Goon! In a comprehensive career-spanning interview, the creator shares about his background, development of the two-fisted character, and plans for the next quarter-century—including a mouth-watering gallery of rarely seen artwork. Plus CBC editor and author of the new retrospective The Book of Weirdo, Jon B. Cooke, conducts a rare new interview with perhaps the greatest cartoonist of all time, R. CRUMB, about the artist's work on that legendary humor comics anthology. Ye Ed also details the Book of Weirdo book tour; starting his first podcast, Subterranean Dispatch; and future plans about a history of alternative comix. Plus John Romita Sr. shares his appreciation for the work of the great comic strip artist Milton Caniff. Also look for our usual excellent features by our regular gang of contributors, including another "Dateline" installment by Our Man Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 2020 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #23 showcases a remarkable and revealing interview with comics pioneer and the artist extraordinaire of ElfQuest, WENDY PINI, about her difficult early years and escape to a creative life through fantasy fiction, adventure cartoons, Marvel Comics, and dance. We discuss her years as the quintessential Red Sonja cosplayer and 40+ years of ElfQuest, one of the first creator-owned titles that ushered in the new age of alternative comics, and much more about her amazing career, in a jaw-droppingly candid Q+A. We also talk to RICHARD PINI, ElfQuest co-creator, about their nearly 48-year marriage and their even-older creative partnership! Delayed from last issue, we present the final segment of our interview with CRAIG YOE, as we visit his New York abode to talk about his work on The Muppets and friendship with legendary Jim Henson, his career-changing book, The Art of Mickey Mouse, and current Yoe Books imprint. We also talk with LARRY KOSTER, onetime Gil Kane boyhood friend and business partner, about publishing His Name Is... Savage and other adventures with the raconteur comic book artist. Plus Michael Aushenker chats with the great PABLO MARCOS about his awesome Marvel horror work and so much more! Oh, and not to forget the wonderful FRED HEMBECK to round things up for our Spring ish! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 2024 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC talks with artist/writer Dan Jurgens on matters of life and death (regarding Superman, natch!), as well as hitting his stride on Sun Devils, creating Booster Gold, developing the “Doomsday scenario” with the demise of the Man of Steel, and more! Plus, we explore the fascinating Glutverse, a continuity featuring characters created by Don Glut that traversed Gold Key, Marvel, DC, and other surprising places! Also, Rick Altergott discusses his first graphic novel, Blessed Be, and we conclude our multi-part profiles of Mike Deodato, Jr. and Frank Borth! Plus a conversation with Linda Sunshine, innovative editor behind early hardcover super-hero collections (Superman: From the ’30s to the ’70s, and Marvel’s Fireside books). And, of course, there's our regular CBC features from Hembeck, Thompson, Arndt, Patrick, Whitehouse, Ziuko, Meyer, and Sutton! Featuring a cover with Jurgens breakdowns and finished ink art by Brett Breeding. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 2021 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Comic Book Creator #26 presents our career-spanning, in-depth interview with comics phenom Terry Dodson, from breaking into comics at Malibu with Mantra, growth as the quintessential Harley Quinn artist, avoiding a multitude of trouble with Trouble, bouncing between DC (Wonder Woman), Marvel (X-Men), and independents (Red One) and his current Adventureman series with Matt Fraction. Then his go-to inker and wife Rachel Dodson shares a few words about working with hubby! Plus we chat with ’70s/’80s portfolio and pro-zine king Sal Quartuccio about his achievements with Phase, Hot Stuf', and exceptional art prints. R. Crumb, Denis Kitchen, and others discuss the weird history of underground comix character Pro Junior, and we take a look at Will Eisner's Valentines to his wife, Ann! Then Ken Meyer, Jr. looks at the great fanzines of 40 years ago. And, of course, there's our usual cast of regulars: Rich Arndt, Kendall Whitehouse, Darrick Patrick, and the latest from Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 2022 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

From out of the swamp comes a look at the amazingly eclectic and diverse life of the multi-talented Stephen R. Bissette, best known for his collaboration with Alan Moore on Swamp Thing. The career-spanning chat discusses his early love of dinosaurs and his development from graduate of the Joe Kubert School to breakout as a pro (Heavy Metal, Scholastic, DC), independent efforts with his Spiderbaby Grafix (Taboo, Tyrant, etc.), and his long-running stint as instructor at the Center for Cartoon Studies. Also, Part One of our Mike Gold interview on his Chicago youth, start in underground comix, and arrival at DC Comics, right in time for the DC Implosion! Plus Part Two of our interview with Bud Plant on his publishing days, years as comic shop owner, and start in mail order—and CBC’s usual crew of contributors shares their latest insights! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 2023 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC #30 features the life and brilliant work of Michael Cho, Canadian comic book artist, illustrator, and graphic novelist, in a career-spanning interview and art gallery. His story “Trinity” was selected by editor Neil Gaiman for The Best American Comics anthology and Cho’s poignant graphic novel, Shoplifter, received rave reviews. Also, we present a profile of Pyramid publisher Norman Goldfind about his hybrid comics/paperback line Weird Heroes, and publishing A Contract with God, the breakthrough graphic novel by Will Eisner. Plus, this issue showcases a reprinting of a 1974 trade magazine look at Jack Adler and the DC Comics production department’s process of reprinting Golden Age material. Then Fred Hembeck shares his latest Dateline installment, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 2023 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

The artistry of Graham Nolan! A career-spanning interview with the co-creator of Batman's back-breaking nemesis, Bane, from Graham's Kubert School start to recent Compass Comics titles, including The Chenoo and Alien Alamo! There's also an art gallery of his Monster Island projects, The Phantom newspaper strip, and his Darknight Detective collaborations with writer Chuck Dixon! Plus, we spotlight "Marvel's Great Folly of 1972," where Stan Lee and the whole blamed Bullpen put on a notorious and near-catastrophic stage production at Carnegie Hall. Then it's Part One of a look at cartoonist Frank Borth, on his Funnies, Inc. beginnings, producing Quality Comics masterpieces, and his friendship with Reed Crandall, and more. Plus a 1974 trade journal article on the DC Comics Production Department and their Famous First Edition treasury editions. And Greg Biga talks with Dan Didio, former DC Comics co-publisher, on his latest endeavor as publisher of Frank Miller's current comics line, Frank Miller Presents, and his creating the new title, Ancient Enemies. Plus the usual excellence from the CBC bullpen! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2023 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

William Stout discusses his diverse career, including bootleg album art beginnings, underground comix, movie poster masterworks (including Wizards and Rock ’n' Roll High School), film production (Raider of the Lost Ark, etc.), passionate environmental advocacy, and, of course, his landmark work with the late, great Byron Preiss, The Dinosaurs, and so much more! Our "flip-side" features a massive tribute to Preiss, the visionary packager/publisher who helped bring comics to a whole new level and collaborated with many greats, including Harvey Kurtzman, Jim Steranko, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Joe Kubert, Howard Chaykin, Gray Morrow, and many others. It includes Byron's only comprehensive career-spanning interview and an exhaustive historical retrospective with insight from dozens who knew him, including Paul Levitz, Danny Fingeroth, Alex Jay, Marv Wolfman, and many more. Plus Greg Biga talks with artist Mike Deodato, and we present Part Two of our look at cartoonist Frank Borth! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2024 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

The life, art, and legacy of Tom Palmer is celebrated with a retrospective and career-spanning interview with the late inker extraordinaire, plus tributes from an array of comics pros, compiled by Greg Biga. We also chat with great cartoonist Lee Marrs, from her start assisting on Little Orphan Annie, to hilarious work for DC's Plop!, to breaking into the underground with Pudge, Girl Blimp, as well as forging her own path in the comics scene. In addition, we begin a multi-part look at the life and career of Dan DiDio, one-time co-publisher of DC Comics and current Frank Miller Presents publisher, talking with him about his eclectic writing work for television and rise as renowned comics scribe. Plus there's part two of our in-depth talk with the late writer Arnold Drake about his storied comics career, that includes co-writing perhaps the first graphic novel, It Rhymes with Lust [1950], and his foray at Marvel Comics, where he created Guardians of the Galaxy. Also, we spotlight the fascinating public service comics produced by the students of the Center For Cartoon Studies, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2015 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #10 give you a double-dose of amazing coverage as we feature a history of the short-lived but amazing Star Wars precursor, the Broadway science fiction epic WARP! Though the 1973 show lasted a mere two weeks on the Great White Way, the work of art director NEAL ADAMS is unforgettable and, after all, it spawned a 1980s series at First Comics! We interview Neal, director STUART (Reanimator) GORDON, playwright LENNY KLEINFELD, stage manager DAVID (Flying Frog) GORDON, as well as those participates in the First Comics series! On the flipside, CBC is proud to feature an exhaustive interview with PETER (Hate!) BAGGE, from his work on Comical Funnies to editor of Weirdo magazine to his solo series Neat Stuff to the chronicles of Buddy Bradley, and beyond! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

NOTE: This issue's Part 3 of a top secret, all-encompassing TwoMorrows Crossover that we’ve been planning for several months. Each of our November-December 2015 releases features a special two-page spread that interconnects to form one massive image, showcasing the efforts of nearly 100 of the comics industry’s top talents! But could bring so many people together for this one “jam” project? There’s clues in each new magazine release, in this order:
Alter Ego #136 (Part 1)
Back Issue #85 (Part 2)
Jack Kirby Collector #66 (Part 4)
BrickJournal #37 (Part 5)
Draw #31 (Part 6, which contains a key to who drew what)
And the final, big reveal is in Alter Ego #137 (Part 7).

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Summer 2015 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #9 electrifies your summer with a sizzlin’ JOE STATON and his energizin' art extravaganza! We talk with the cartoonist about his long, productive career in comics (with special emphasis on fan-favorite E-MAN and NOVA, who dominate our exclusive Staton cover), from his days at Charlton, through working with the Big Two (and co-creating The Huntress in the process), up to his award-winning current stint as artist on the immortal Dick Tracy comic strip. We showcase the lost treasure THE GODS OF MOUNT OLYMPUS, drawn by Joe, and feature Part One of our interview with the late STAN GOLDBERG, as well as JOHN WORKMAN... and HEMBECK to boot! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Spring 2015 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #8 is double the fun with two main features—MICHAEL (iZombie) ALLRED and BOB (Mystery Men) BURDEN—who share a surf-crazy jam cover featuring their respective creations, Madman and Flaming Carrot hanging ten! Comprehensive interviews and art galore await as we respectively visit these two innovative and individualistic creators. Plus BILL SCHELLY is interviewed about his new Harvey Kurtzman biography, and we present the conclusion of BATTON LASH's career-spanning interview which discusses his Supernatural Law series. We also join STAN LEE on The Man's last European comic convention tour... and HEMBECK! Edited by JON B. COOKE.

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Spring 2014 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #5 gets cooking with our ALL THIS AND DENIS' KITCHEN SINK, TOO number! We talk with the creator of many hats—cartoonist, publisher, author, CBLDF firebrand, art agent and author (and world-renowned NANCY and LI'L ABNER collector)—to discuss his friendships with HARVEY KURTZMAN, R. CRUMB, WILL EISNER, and many more, never mind his achievements as legendary underground comix publisher at KITCHEN SINK PRESS. Plus we discuss the artistry of DENYS COWAN; BILL EVERETT's final splash; delve into the shoddy research and falsified evidence in Dr. Fredric Wertham's SEDUCTION OF THE INNOCENT; and, natch, we throw HEMBECK into the pot to spice things up in our flavor-filled fifth ish! Edited by JON B. COOKE. Recommended for MATURE READERS ONLY.

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Spring 2020 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC #22 travels to the studio of P. Craig Russell, whose career stretches from Killraven and Elric, to his Oscar Wilde adaptations and The Sandman, to the present day with American Gods, for a career-spanning, intimate interview (complete with photos and a gallery of PCR’s finest artwork). Also, we look at an almost completely unknown work of Frank Quitely, renowned artist on All-Star Superman and The Authority: his awesome artwork decorating the walls of a Radisson hotel in Scotland! We also talk with Derf Backderf about his forthcoming graphic novel commemorating the 50th anniversary of the tragic killing of college students, Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio. Jeff Gelb says goodbye to his best friend and frequent CBC contributor Bill Schelly. And we finally make that visit to the great Joe Sinnott to discuss his Treasure Chest work, as well as get revealing answers from Jay Leisten from our probing 10 Questions. Oh, and lest we forget, Fred Hembeck shares a new strip! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 2020 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #24 joins up with comic book veteran Timothy Truman to talk about his varied life in the field, from his start at the Joe Kubert School, breakout success on Grimjack with writer John Ostrander, and current collaborations with son Benjamin. Also, there’s part one of a career-spanning chat with Scott Shaw! about the early years of San Diego Comic-Con, friendship with Jack Kirby, co-creating Captain Carrot and the Amazing Zoo Crew, and unforgettable Hanna-Barbera stint as the best Flintstones artist of all! Patrick McDonnell selects and comments upon favorite comic book pastiches from his award-winning MUTTS comic strip in a special gallery! Also, renowned comics letterer Janice Chiang is profiled by Michael Aushenker. Plus, the usual CBC regulars, including Richard Arndt and his “Comics in the Library” column, Kendall Whitehouse’s “Creators at the Con” gallery, and the latest from our cartoonist-in-residence, Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 2021 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Comic Book Creator #25 features “The Return of the Storyteller,” as we conduct an in-depth discussion with the legendary comic book artist and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith about his mammoth new graphic novel, Monsters, a tour de force decades in the making! We delve into the epic’s origin as an Incredible Hulk one-shot back in the mid-1980s and its subsequent evolution into perhaps BWS’s magnum opus, a 300+ page saga about rage, revenge, and forgiveness. Also included is a gallery of rare out-takes from Monsters. This issue also contains part two of our scintillating chat with Scott Shaw! about his Oddball Comics obsession, underground and ground-level comics work, Hanna-Barbera licensing material, and his collaboration with Roy Thomas on Captain Carrot and the Amazing Zoo Crew! Plus we check in with with our usual crew: Rich Arndt, Kendall Whitehouse, Darrick Patrick, as well as revel in the latest Hembeck Dateline installment! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 2022 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Paul Gulacy is celebrated in CBC #27 with an extensive retrospective by Greg Biga that includes memories from the artist himself and a vast array of peers, including Val Mayerik, P. Craig Russell, Tim Truman, Roy Thomas, and others. From Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, Sabre, and James Bond 007 to Batman: Prey and Catwoman, we examine this superb cinematic comic book artist’s influences and his influence on an entire generation of creators. Plus we feature an extensive Joe Sinnott Memorial (also compiled by Greg Biga!) that includes heartfelt testimonials from an army of the masterful artist’s peers and admirers. Rounding out CBC’s main features is part one of a fascinating chat with distributor, publisher, and mail-order bookseller supreme Bud Plant, his early years and first forays as San Jose comic shop proprietor—at 16! Of course, our regular team of Arndt, Whitehouse, Patrick, Ziuko, Thompson, and other stalwarts are onboard this ish, along with the latest from Hembeck! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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August 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

Thomas Yeates grants a career-spanning interview about attending the Kubert School’s first graduating class, his start at DC on Swamp Thing, Eclipse Comics work (including the Michael Jackson/Captain EO comic!), and becoming the greatest adventure comic strip cartoonist of the last 30 years, on Zorro, Tarzan, and Prince Valiant! Greg Potter discusses his ’70s Warren horror comics and ’80s reboot of Wonder Woman with George Pérez, and more. Kiddie comics artist Warren Kremer is celebrated by Mark Arnold in a biographical essay, plus part one of a look at the work of Steve Willis, the amazingly prolific “King of the Mini-Comics” and masterful cartoonist of Morty the Dog. And there’s the concluding portion of our talk with Errol McCarthy on his extraordinary artistry, and as always, our regular CBC features, including Dateline: Hembeck!

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July 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

Artist/writer Rick Veitch discusses his varied career, from undergrounds at age 20, graduating “first class” at the Kubert School, his wild ride in the ’80s with 1941 to Epic Illustrated to Heavy Metal, stint as Swamp Thing man, to his own creator-owned King Hell Heroica universe, including The One, Brat Pack, and Maximortal! Plus we finally uncover the saga of Studio Zero, the short-lived ’70s California collective bringing together Jim Starlin, Frank Brunner, Alan Weiss, Steve Englehart, and others who all almost scored a regular comics feature in Rolling Stone magazine! And we shine a spotlight on hugely talented but little-recognized artist Errol McCarthy about his underground comix, CARtoons, and He-Man, Master of the Universe work! Plus a very rare interview with the late Michael Dowers of Seattle’s Starhead Comix, a vital presence in the history of alternative comics, conducted by Pat Moriarity. In addition, Ian Millsted shares a chat with wonderful British storyteller/artist Aly Fell about his graphic album, The Kissing Gate: A Ghost Story. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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