March 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Aww, heck—Back Issue! #181 is going to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks, and we’re taking you with us! There'll be fire and brimstone aplenty as we give Mephisto his due. Plus, devilishly good articles on Bronze Age favorites including Hellboy, the New Teen Titans' Trigon, Matt Groening's “Life in Hell,” The Defenders’ "Six-Fingered Hand Saga,” Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's monumental graphic novel From Hell, Spawn (including Todd McFarlane's feud with a real-life hockey pro!), and more. Featuring work by Mike Mignola, George Pérez, Don Perlin, J.M. DeMatteis, and others, with a sizzling cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Edited by Roger Ash.

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Spring 2028 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

Mythic Kirby! How myths and legends permeated Jack's work, where ancient civilizations—from Mayan and Incan to Greek and Roman—appeared in Kirby's oeuvre, mythmakers Steven Spielberg and Jack Kirby presciently discuss super-heroes in 1982, a thought-provoking essay by Jack himself, the Kirby Mythology panel from Comic-Con International (with Rand Hoppe, Ray Wyman, Tracy Kirby, Bruce Simon, and John Morrow), a UK student's enlightening thesis on Kirby, Mark Evanier's 2027 Kirby Tribute Panel from San Diego, plus a never-reprinted Simon & Kirby story, a pencil art gallery, and more, behind a cover by Kirby and Dave Stevens!

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Winter 2028 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

Kirby's Counter Culture! We look at how the hippie movement affected Jack's work, from Thor to the Fourth World! There's a love-in examining Jack's Speak-Out Series titles (with participants Tom Kraft, Rand Hoppe, Mark Evanier, and John Morrow), Kirby's sorta-collaboration with Peter Max, and how surfer culture and Vietnam played into such groovy Kirby concoctions as Captain America, Beardsley Bullfeather, Superworld of Everything, Uncle Carmine’s Fat City Comix, and Galaxy Green! Included are numerous rare, short-take Kirby interviews, a never-reprinted Simon & Kirby story, a pencil art gallery, and more, behind a far-out psychedelic Kirby cover!

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March 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Jump into this high-flying issue with a spotlight on daredevil stuntman Evel Knievel! Get spooked by Katherine Kerestman’s interview with Kathryn Leigh Scott, Dark Shadow’s Josette. Then saddle up, Pilgrim, as Mark Voger goes on the trail of John Wayne, covering the Duke’s final films. Scott Shaw! is no misfit, but he will take us all on a Zanti spaceship to The Outer Limits. Plus Jeffery S. Miller shows why we loved The Lucy Show, and school’s in as pop-professor Herbie J Pilato dissects just what classic TV teaches us! All this and more in our astounding double-nickels issue of RetroFan, also featuring Larry Maslon, Andy Mangels, and editor Ed Catto.

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January 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

You’ve never seen a Charlie's Angels collection like Mike Pingel’s, or better coverage of the show and its stars than Herbie J Pilato delivers this issue! Are you ready for the enduring glare of Donny Osmond’s smile? Dig our spotlight on his career, baby! Then Robert Jeschonek examines the pop culture of the Hippie movement, and we beam-down for a look at James Blish’s Star Trek novels. Plus, you won’t want to miss Scott Shaw! and his trip to the screwball world of Tex Avery, king of cartoons. All this and more, from Laurence Maslon, Mark Voger, Andy Mangels, and editor Ed Catto.

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November 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Lissen up, ya mangy varmints! In this issue, Bob Greenberger rounds up the Wild Women of the West—everyone from Barbara Stanwyck to Raquel Welch. Scott Shaw! deals us in with James Garner as Maverick! One of our gang of brilliant writers, Mark Voger, takes a look at the life and career of "Spanky" McFarland of the Little Rascals. We’re thrilled to present Troy Riley’s interview with My Three Sons’ Tina Cole. Also: Christmas comes early as Robert Jeschonek thumbs through vintage Christmas Catalogs. Also featuring regulars Herbie J Pilato, Andy Mangels, and editor Ed Catto.

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September 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In RetroFan #52: Swimming Pools? Movie Stars! Mark Voger knows that’s what Donna Douglas was all about, from the Beverly Hillbillies, to one of The Twilight Zone’s most shocking episodes (explored by Nicholas Parisi). And is there anything spookier than Dark Shadows Fandom? Then Andy Mangels celebrates the band with long tails and ears for hats: Josie and the Pussycats! Plus: the history of Columbia House music offers, Dr. Seuss, and Super Sugar Crisp cereal. This issue has so much going on, we might have to call the cops! In fact, we did... with a spotlight on Adam-12! There's even more retro-goodness from Jim Beard, Kellie Gormly, Scott Shaw!, Aaron Sultan, and editor Ed Catto.

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July 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Atten-shun! Report for duty with Will Murray’s feature on Robert Conrad and his Baa Baa Black Sheep Squadron. Then there’s so much more including Part Two of our Hanna-Barbera deep-dive by Scott Shaw! (he was in the room where it happened) spotlighting Hong Kong Phooey (#1 super guy), plus Lucille Ball’s at it again in Here’s Lucy, a trip to Ticonderoga’s Star Trek Original Series Tour, and the Tipsy Talk Show—the story of one boozy broadcast! And be sure to start your day with nutrition and our Flintstones’ Pebbles cereal articles. Our all-star authors include Herbie J Pilato, Andy Mangels, Keith Manzella, Aaron Sultan, and editor Ed Catto!

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Febu-scary 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“We head south of the border this issue, as I, your very own Cryptologist, return to German Robles’ Il Vampiro and the Nostradamus trilogy, in a presentation of the rarest of treats: Mexico’s most ghastly horror movies! Once you’ve recovered from these gruesome delights, I’ll lighten the mood with some of Jack Davis’ happy horrors, before throwing open the doors to a library of the macabre, and British artist Charles Keeping’s creepy illustrations of bygone classics. Then comes a retrospective on the filmography of Angelo Rossitto, which takes in the controversial Todd Browning film Freaks. You better fasten your seat belt because Mad Max is on the road, and you're going to learn of the horror that led to this memorable moment in cinematic history. We’ve got humans turning into animals in our Killer B movie section, more from Hammer, the voltaic terror of electric chair comics, and an interview with Neil Vokes all fans of creepy comics need to read! All this and more in editor Peter Normanton’s latest bi-monthly celebration of retro horror.”

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December 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“My hands are full this issue, for I, the Cryptologist, have dared to bring on the creations of Ray Harryhausen, along with a menagerie of ginormous monsters. Taken from interviews from the past, Ray discusses the phantasmagorical wonders he created for cinema-goers all those years ago. But it wouldn’t be a big monster issue without the towering majesty of Godzilla, and his lust for carnage caught on screen, radio, and in comic books. And don’t you worry, we're not about to forget that little fellow Gorgo’s starring role in his own attraction, accompanied by his memorable comic illustrated by Steve Ditko. Hammertime returns to One Million Years BC, and the Killer B films for this issue are none other than Bert I. Gordon’s infamous giants. Plenty of monster-sized toys, and Jack Kirby’s outrageous comic book monsters from the Atlas/Marvel monster years, will likewise invade this issue of Cryptology, the monsterfest to end all monsterfests!”

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October 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“Aren’t you the lucky one? For I, your good friend the Cryptologist, have exhumed some of Basil Wolverton’s most hideous creations for my latest issue! I’ve also lured in a modern day mistress of the macabre to display her eerie artistry—none other than Barcelona born artist Suspiria herself, who offers up an illuminating interview. There’s oodles of pre-Code horror comics on show, and as you will see, even when the Hayes Code tried to put an end to our movie-going fun, provocative psychosexual thrillers still had us queuing at the theater door. Make sure you get home safely though, because you won’t want to endure this issue’s forgotten horror Motel Hell. Dario Argento’s 1977 film Suspiria also falls under the microscope along with Amicus’ entire run of horrors, and our Killer-B department uncovers the films Day of the Triffids and From Hell It Came. And if you’ve time, why not try one of our creepy jigsaw puzzles? They’re hours of deathly fun. So satisfy your hankering for retro horror with TwoMorrows’ latest gruesome offering, Cryptology!”

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August 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“Can you hear them? The children of the night are baying beneath the light of a new full moon, as I, the Cryptologist, unleash the ferocity of our werewolf issue! We commence this feral onslaught with a look at Lon Chaney Jr.’s Inner Sanctum mysteries from the 1940s. Then, when the goosebumps have gone down, I will whisk you away to the UCLA Film and Television archive, the new domain of werewolf maestro John Landis. I’ve tracked down John’s American Werewolf in London and a few other lycanthropes from this aging city, as well as Warren Zevon’s 'Werewolves of London.' If you escape these, you will have no choice but to come face-to-face with Fiction House’s 'Werewolf Hunter' along with droves of marauding comic book werewolves, wrapped up by Hammer’s own Curse of the Werewolf. So, if you like your vintage werewolves (and who doesn’t?), this issue of my nasty little magazine is definitely for you! Awooooh!!!”

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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
Counts as TWO issues of your subscription!

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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ISBN: 978-1-60549-142-4

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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February 2028 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

We're off on a Magical Mystical Tour! This issue spotlights conjuring characters, including a retrospective of Dr. Fate in all his/her many forms throughout the Bronze Age of comics! There’s also hocus-pocus with behind-the-scenes features on your favorite sorcerers and sorcerettes, including the Scarlet Witch, the White Witch, Agatha Harkness, Klarion the Witchboy, the Enchantress, and more. Featuring the work of J.M. DeMatteis, Shawn McManus, George Pérez, John Byrne, Roy Thomas, E. Nelson Bridwell, Curt Swan, Paul Levitz, Keith Giffen, and others. With an enchanting Dr. Fate cover by Walter Simonson. Edited by Roger Ash.

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Deccember 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Just like a certain fighter pilot, Back Issue #179 has a Need for Speed! We zoom right into the future past of the Reverse-Flash and his many variants. Then, don’t blink or you’ll miss our runaway hero-histories of Quicksilver, Speed Racer, Alpha Flight’s Northstar and Aurora, XS, and more speedy characters. Featuring the fast, furious work of Cary Bates, Irv Novick, Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Len Strazewski, Joe Phillips, and others. It’s a maverick issue that’ll make Bronze Age fans’ hearts race, with a classic cover by Nick Cardy. Edited by Roger Ash.

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October 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

There’s good business and bad business, but definitely no monkey business this issue, as we’re Taking Care of Business! We get serious with retrospectives on post-Crisis Lex Luthor, Maxwell Lord, Morgan Edge, the Cadmus Project, Damage Control, the Green Lantern Corps, and other movers and shakers of comics’ Bronze Age. Featuring the work of John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway, Dwayne McDuffie, Ernie Colon, Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, and others. With a classic Guardian cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta! Edited by Roger Ash.

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August 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

The color purple is associated with royalty, Oprah, and Prince—and is also a featured color on some of our favorite Bronze Age comics characters, which we explore in this Purple Issue! There’s no purple prose here—just hero/villain histories of The Purple Man, the Inhumans’ Medusa, Clea, Shrinking Violet, Grape Ape, Baron Zemo, and more! Spotlighting the work of Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Gene Colan, Paul Smith, Gil Kane, Frank Miller, Herb Trimpe, George Pérez, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and others. With a deep purple Clea cover by Michael Golden. Edited by Roger Ash.

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July 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Gerry Conway Tribute issue! We lost one of the Bronze Age greats with the passing of writer/editor Gerry Conway in 2026, so this issue, we spotlight some of his most important contributions to comics. Featuring Conway’s Kirby Konnections for DC Comics (Kamandi, Hercules Unbound, Return of the New Gods, and even Secret Society of Super-Villains), Gerry’s many co-creations, Conway’s pivotal runs on Spider-Man and Batman, and so much more. This issue shines a light on his work with Paul Levitz, Don Newton, Jim Aparo, Gene Colan, John Romita, Ross Andru, Sal Buscema, Tom DeFalco, and others. With a Spider-Man and Scorpion cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. Edited by Roger Ash.

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Spring 2028 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

In Alter Ego #208, the two Marvel careers of artist Sam Kweskin are examined—from the notorious pre-Code Adventures into Terror, Astonishing, Strange Tales, Wild Western, Battlefield, etc., to his early-1970s work on Daredevil, Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Strange—with pulsating pulp mags and war art in between! It's an in-depth interview by Richard J. Arndt, also featuring art by Bill Everett, Don Perlin, Syd Shores, Frank Giacoia, etc.! Plus FCA—Michael T. Gibert in Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt—and more! Cover montage by Kweskin, et al.! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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Winter 2028 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

In Alter Ego #207, Harry Lucey is remembered as one of the primo Golden Age artists of Archie Andrews and his Riverdale Gang—but he also had a powerful hand in The Hangman, Madame Satan, Fireball, The Wizard, Magno the Magnetic Man, Lash Lightning, and Sam Hill, Private Eye—as related this issue by Richard Rubenfeld. Plus: P.C. Hamerlinck’s FCA and Michael T. Gilbert's (and Mr. Monster’s) Comic Crypt—and more! Cover by Harry Lucey and Joe Rubinstein. Edited by Roy Thomas.

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Fall 2027 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #206 is a banner FCA [Fawcett Collectors of America] celebration of artist Don Newton’s Captain Marvel/”Shazam!” of the 1970s, featuring a personal perspective by Don’s friend Jay Willson (co-author of TwoMorrows' new book Don Newton: Drawing With Power)—plus Jim Holden explores “The Secret Origins of the Marvel Comics Group” (and there’s a lot more hidden history than you thought!), with art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, et al.—also, Michael T. Gilbert in Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt—and more! Cover by Don Newton. Edited by Roy Thomas.

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160-page FULL-COLOR Hardcover

Don Newton (1934–1984) got his start in comics illustrating the Phantom at Charlton Comics before moving to Marvel Comics in the mid-1970s. But it was his switch to DC Comics that earned him acclaim for his runs on Aquaman and the New Gods, an exceptional tenure on Batman, and in 1978, drawing the Shazam! comic, featuring his childhood favorite character Captain Marvel. A lifelong proponent of fitness and bodybuilding, he brought that knowledge of human anatomy to the strips he drew, imbuing his characters with a sense of strength and dynamism few could match. But his death at just 49 years old, tragically cut short an artistic career that was yet to reach its peak. Now for the first time, Don Newton: Drawing With Power pays tribute to this Bronze Age fan-favorite artist. Written by close friend Jay Willson and historian Chris Irving, it includes a comprehensive overview of Newton's life and career, personal anecdotes and tributes by his family and friends, plus private photos and a wealth of unseen art by the artist. Experience the power of a true master of comic art: Don Newton. Featuring a new cover collaboration by Don Newton and Joe Rubinstein!

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-141-7

Fall 2027 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

Peace will be with you in this Peacetime issue of the Jack Kirby Collector (the flipside to #99's Wartime theme)! We examine all the times the Forever People ran from a fight (and what Jack was trying to convey with that), take a look at scripts for Simon & Kirby's romance comics, detail the collages Jack produced during his downtime, present his more sedate animation ideas, examine how ChatGPT's interpretation of who created the Marvel Universe has changed in the last several years, and document the most loving relationships between his characters. Also, Sergio Aragonés interviews Mark Evanier about his past with Jack, we feature a never-reprinted Simon & Kirby story, plus the heartfelt 2026 Wondercon Kirby Tribute panel (a favorite of TJKC editor John Morrow), a luscious pencil art gallery, and more!

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160-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER - by John MORROW with Jon B. COOKE

LIMITED HARDCOVER! ONLY 300 COPIES (same interiors as the Softcover Edition)! In the tradition of his past books Kirby & Lee: Stuf’ Said and Old Gods & New, Jack Kirby Collector #98 explores the King’s final act in comics and animation, in this first-ever overview of that largely undocumented era by editor John Morrow. Marvelmation examines the climax of Kirby’s storied life and career, from his return to Marvel Comics in 1976, through his lengthy stint in 1980s animation, up to his passing in 1994. This double-size book examines the the highs and lows of his 1970s Marvel output (Captain America, Black Panther, Machine Man, Eternals, 2001, and Devil Dinosaur), digging deep into the whys and wherefores of those creations. Jon B. Cooke delves into the Marvel inter-office politics that threatened to squelch Kirby’s creativity, and led him to abandon mainstream comics to produce Captain Victory and Silver Star for Pacific Comics, thumb his nose at Marvel with Destroyer Duck, and make a triumphant return to DC Comics in 1984 with Super Powers and The Hunger Dogs. Jim Shooter gives his take on Marvel’s side of the Kirby original art battle in a never-published interview, while unseen correspondence sheds new light on that painful episode in Jack’s life. Plus there’s extensive coverage of Jack’s animation career, from the 1978 Depatie-Freleng New Fantastic Four cartoon, to Thundarr the Barbarian and other Ruby-Spears projects, including a host of shows you never knew Kirby was involved with. Finally, it focuses on his years of retirement, sharing memories from fans, family, and friends who give us a better understanding of how he viewed his legacy, and the resolution of numerous unused concepts he left behind at Topps Comics and elsewhere. It includes extensive art galleries of both comics pencil art and animation concepts, and heartwarming photos that provide a proper farewell to the King of Comics!

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-140-0

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144-page black-&-white magazine

Now co-published by TwoMorrows for distribution to comic book shops! Hogan’s Alley #25 features a career-spanning interview with Russell Myers, the creator behind Broom-Hilda and the man who is literally in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest tenure on a comic strip (56 years and counting)! Speaking of witches in the comics, we count down the most powerful witches in the comics. The issue also takes a long look at Jeanie, the newspaper strip written by Selma Diamond, who was also the bailiff on TV’s Night Court, and presents a never-reprinted sequence from the strip. Readers will also learn about the amazing life and adventures of Nedra Harrison, the beautiful and adventuresome woman who was the model for Milton Caniff’s iconic Dragon Lady in Terry and the Pirates. And if you think that paper dolls in the comics didn’t have anything to do with the WWII effort, prepare to change your mind. Hogan’s Alley #25 has all this and more!

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Febu-scary 2027 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

“13 is your lucky number, for I, the Cryptologist, am giving you a bonus-size 100-page horrorfest, lauding a true master of the macabre, Boris Karloff, along with his cohort, the Frankenstein monster. We begin with a look at Boris’ later films, then plunge into some of the darker moments of his well-remembered Thriller series. Our two-part celebration of 1944’s House of Frankenstein, the ultimate monsterfest of its day, herein reaches its climax. The origins of ol’ Frankie are revealed, before looking at some of his most gruesome appearances in the cinema and beyond. There’s a horribly fascinating interview with Marvel Comics’ artist Val Mayerik (who depicted the creature in his 1970s solo comic book series), and a selection of those infamous model kits from the distant past. Fans of Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein won’t be disappointed—I have uncovered an entire treasure trove of his sumptuous artwork for your delectation, along with digging up the creature’s pre-Code comics appearances. Fire, bad, but Cryptology, good! Don’t miss this oversized issue of my horrible little magazine, the consummate read for retro horror fans!”

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October 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“This issue, take a roller coaster ride through the fiery pits of Hades, to share time with some of its most despicable manifestations. Eddie Campbell discusses that milestone in graphic novels From Hell, while comic book artist Glenn Fabry reminisces on his tenebrous sojourn with Hellblazer (in a crossover with Back Issue #174, also shipping this month from TwoMorrows). The Gates of Hell as presented by Lucio Fulci in his heinous film trilogy from the 1980s will be pried open, before throwing a hellborne torchlight on Steve Bissette’s groundbreaking anthology Taboo (would you believe it was banned in the UK?). Before the gates of the underworld are finally closed, we will meet up with Marvel Comics’ Son of Satan, and take a cinematic look at The Exorcist and The Entity. If yours is a fascination for Roger Corman, look no further, for I, your trusted friend the Cryptologist, have exhumed a couple of his classics: The Little Shop of Horrors and Bucket of Blood. Then there’s just enough time to take you on a trip to Blood Island (via the 1960s series of Filipino fright films), and savor another of Hammer’s horrors. Even Mr. Scratch wouldn’t miss this hell-bound issue of Cryptology, the perfect read for retro horror fans!”

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June 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“For those who want to rock out through the darkest of nights, I, the Cryptologist, have got Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Gene Simmons, among other rockers, sharing their revelry for all things horror. I’ve even managed to dig out some of Alice Cooper’s and Kiss’ comic book appearances to keep you on the edge of your seat. John Carpenter’s chilling Prince of Darkness is recalled, before we end up chasing through London’s underground on the Deathline—so make sure you’ve paid for your ticket. Cryptology’s journey through the years of pre-Code horror comics releases concludes, but don’t worry: “Horror Comics Excess” will still be going strong. Our compelling interview with Eddie Campbell is also wrapped up, just as the horror underlying Star Wars comes to the surface. The strange works of author and artist Edward Gorey will also be coming your way, as will more creepy B-movies, and eerie creations from Hammer Films. If you prefer your pop culture spooky rather than kooky, this new issue is an essential read for you, retro horror fan!”

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December 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“In this issue, I, the Cryptologist, raise Steve Ditko’s otherworldly artistry from the depths to showcase an eerie selection of his extra-dimensional terrors. Then we begin a two-part celebration of 1944’s House of Frankenstein, a veritable monsterfest if ever there was one. If that’s not enough, we’ll meet up with some delightful leading ladies of horror, among them Hazel Court, Brinke Stevens, Barbara Shelley, Martine Beswick, and Ingrid Pitt—but be careful not to fall head over heels for their charms; you might (not) live to regret it. If you do escape those cinema sirens, the darkly mirthful creations of Charles Addams will be here to raise a guffaw or two. Our spine-tingling foray into pre-Code horror comics continues, and as you’ve come to expect from Cryptology, there will be more Hammer horror treasures, along with other forgotten terrors from the past. If you never get your fill of chills, acquire this latest issue of Cryptology, the only read for retro horror fans!”

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May 2027 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

RetroFan celebrates fifty issues with an overstuffed, oversized 100-page blockbuster issue, featuring our 50 favorite moments in Pop Culture History! Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, and Elvis are just the start of our “Icons of the Fifties” showcase. And there’s another anniversary—60 years on the final frontier of Star Trek. Will Murray provides an expert view of the history of Doc Savage from the 86th floor. And how well do you really know Fred, Wilma, and Barney of the Flintstones? Also: Land of the Lost, British Batman, Dark Shadows, and collecting Spider-Man. It’s all brought to you by Herbie J Pilato, Scott Shaw!, Katherine Kerestman, Andy Mangels, Mark Voger, Will Murray, Jim Beard, Aaron Sulton, Dave Maddox, and more! Edited by Ed Catto.

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March 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In RetroFan #49: they weren’t asking Robert Wagner to spy—they were just asking him to steal, in the ’60s classic It Takes a Thief. Of course, Marlo Thomas is That Girl, as this issue’s retrospective proves. Then it’s Scooby-Dooby-Doo, Part Two! And are you ready for your cereal milk to change color... with the Pink Panther? Take a deep dive into the world of Sea Monkeys, and relive reading Kids, Dynamite and Smash magazines, as we recall those magazines of yesteryear. It's insights, trivia and secret details of your favorite retro-pop culture, courtesy of Andy Mangels, Scott Shaw!, Herbie J Pilato, Keith Manzella, Will Murray, Aaron Sultan, Jon B. Cooke, Jack Urso, and more fantastic contributors! Edited by Ed Catto.

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January 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In RetroFan #48, we bring on the bad guys... with TV Bat-Villains actor interviews! And Ruh-Roh – the clues lead to Scooby Doo, in a look at the canine’s career! Then we go back to the future, revisiting the films of Michael J. Fox. And forget Disneyworld; let’s travel to Florida’s strangest attractions, and visit the Oddball World of Hunter S. Thompson. Then there’s Season’s Greetings from Rick Goldschmidt with another TV Christmas Special memory. Don’t miss the top-notch retro-writing by Herbie J Pilato, Scott Shaw!, Andy Mangels, Mark Voger, Will Murray, Don Vaughn, and more! Edited by Ed Catto.

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Summer 2027 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

After 33 years and 100 issues, we proudly present "Kirby Eternal," a special 100-page anniversary issue for Jack's most devoted fans! Whether you've been reading the Jack Kirby Collector since its 1994 debut, or just discovered it more recently, issue #100 is crammed full of the most comprehensive Kirby info ever compiled! There's a detailed listing of every piece of Kirby art we've ever published (including all the pencil photocopies from his 1960s-1980s Marvel, DC, and independent work—and all the ones we still haven’t published yet!). Repros of every Kirby sketch we've discovered since 1994 (so you can compare the multitude of Captain Americas, Hulks, and Things he drew, just to name a few). There's new data to augment the Jack Kirby Checklist: Centennial Edition (including an updated list of all known Jack Kirby interviews). An index of every Kirby Collector article since issue #1, to help with your own research. And a plethora of rare and unseen Kirby art (which, come to think of it, we'll have to add to the listing in this issue!). With a golden Kirby cover inked by Mark Buckingham, "Kirby Eternal" is one issue that'll stand the test of time for Kirby exploration! Edited by John Morrow.

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March 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

CBC #48 headlines the superb artistry of Brent Anderson in a comprehensive interview, where his fanzine and early alt-comics are discussed, as well as his start as a pro in the ill-fated Xanadu movie adaptation; early success with Ka-Zar; X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills graphic novel work; Somerset Holmes and Strikeforce: Morituri; and even greater notice as collaborator (with Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross) on the Astro City series, as well as his current projects. We also talk with Warren magazine horror comics writer Bruce Bezaire, scripter of the terrifying “Night of the Jackass” series. CBC also continues its conversation with Rick Altergott about life as an alternative cartoonist and his latest Doofus adventures. Shaun Clancy digs into the history of the American Comics Group and its cloaked connection to DC Comics. And we also grok the outstanding retro approach of Blue Moon Comics with publisher Lloyd Smith (a.k.a. The Groovy Agent), as well as take a loving look at the incredible Filipino “Tagalog Komiks” of Nestor Redondo and Alfredo Alcala. And, par for the course, Hembeck tees off with another whole-in-one Dateline episode! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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May 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Celebrating Al Williamson is the spotlight of CBC #49, where Greg Biga talks with the wonderful fantasy/adventure artist’s peers and prodigies about his South American upbringing, emergence as a Fleagle Boy with Frazetta, Torres, and company, collaborations with Roy Krenkel and Archie Goodwin, comic strip art on Secret Agent Corrigan and Star Wars, and Flash Gordon obsession! We also talk with Bruce Chrislip about the Mini Comics Revolution and its impact on the comics world, and there’s Part One of a behind-the-scenes look at the ’60s/’70s Marvel Bullpen courtesy of Stu Schwartzberg, the writer/cartoonist and “Stat-Man Extraordinaire”! And, speaking of bullpens, Ken Gale showcases the inside baseball story of the Fandom Fireballs, the greatest softball team in the history of comic books! In addition, Edmund Trueman explores the Congolese Comics scene and the brilliant work appearing in that African country, and we examine the lives of the husband-&-wife Golden Age comics creator team of Burton & Ruth Geller, who had their own E.C. Comics title and worked, often as Ruth Burton, on children’s comics for decades. Plus Hembeck is here, you bet! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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April 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Monsters. Machines. Questionable people who deal with the occult. They may not be who you first think of when you’re in a jam, but these “Unlikely Heroes” are keeping you safe, as we’ll demonstrate in Back Issue #174! It includes spotlights on John Constantine (in a creepy crossover with Cryptology #14, also shipping this month from TwoMorrows!), New Mutants’ Warlock, The Nocturnals, Creature Commandos, Gargoyle, Fashion in Action, and Coyote. Featuring the work of Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, Rick Veitch, J.M. DeMatteis, Chris Claremont, Bill Sienkiewicz, Daniel Brereton, Don Perlin, John K. Snyder III, Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and others. John Constantine cover by Glenn Fabry. Edited by Roger Ash.

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February 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

What would a hero be without a good villain? Pretty boring—which is why Back Issue #172 spotlights those who would do our heroes harm, in our Big Bad issue! There are can’t-miss profiles of Lex Luthor, Dormammu, the Royal Flush Gang, Scorpion, Killer Frost, and Juggernaut! Plus, the debut of a new feature, “BACK to the Drawing Board,” examining misguided attempts at character creation—and our first subject is the Ten-Eyed Man! Featuring the work of Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Paul Levitz, Ron Frenz, Marv Wolfman, John Byrne, Pat Broderick, and others. With a mystical Dormammu cover by Frank Brunner. Edited by Roger Ash.

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December 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Back Issue! #171 celebrates Jim Shooter’s years at Marvel with a look at The Shooter Era! We examine Shooter as writer on such titles as Secret Wars, Avengers, and Star Brand. We also look at comics that were created during his time as Marvel’s editor in chief, such as Moonshadow, the death of Phoenix, and Roger Stern’s run on Spider-Man. Featuring the work of Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, J.M. DeMatteis, Jon J. Muth, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Roger Stern, John Romita Jr., and others. With a Secret Wars cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Edited by Roger Ash.

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June 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“Let’s Fly!” with a wonderful assortment of characters who take wing—sometimes literally—in Back Issue #175! We’ll soar with histories of Hawkgirl, The Vulture, Bumblebee, Darkhawk, Dawnstar, Banshee, and The Crow. Featuring the work of Tony Isabella, Richard Howell, Gerry Conway, Erik Larsen, Paul Levitz, James Sherman, Bob Rozakis, Marv Wolfman, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, James O’Barr, Danny Fingeroth, Mike Manley, and others. Featuring a Hawkgirl cover by Walter Simonson. Edited by Roger Ash.

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March 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Strap in! Back Issue #173 is heading “To the Stars!” Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of A New Hope, we’re taking a look back at Marvel’s original Star Wars run. Then there’s more galactic adventure with Space Family Robinson and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Plus, spotlights on Starhawk, Desaad, Dalgoda, DC’s Twilight, and “The Ballad of Halo Jones.” Featuring the work of Archie Goodwin, Walter Simonson, Roy Thomas, Jack Kirby, Steve Gerber, Al Milgrom, Alan Moore, Ian Gibson, Jan Strnad, Dennis Fujitake, Howard Chaykin, José Luis García-López, and others. Featuring a soaring Starhawk cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia! Edited by Roger Ash.

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Summer 2027 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #205 turns its attention to the talented and fabulous females of the Silver Age Marvel Bullpen! Sharing recollections are Jean Thomas (Spidey Super Stories, Night Nurse, Werewolf by Night), Linda Fite (Claws of the Cat, Marvel Girl), Susan Loeb (the typewriter behind many a lovelorn letter-answer), plus behind-the-scenes secrets from the Marvel of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s! Also, there's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), and Michael T. Gilbert rummaging through Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt! Cover by John Romita Sr.! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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Spring 2027 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #204 spotlights the Golden Age super-heroes of Harvey Comics! Thrill to the exploits of (and history behind) the Black Cat, Captain Freedom, Shock Gibson, and many more half-forgotten greats! Featuring amazing art by Simon & Kirby, Lee Elias, Ernie Schroeder, Bob Fujitani, Joe Kubert, Bill Draut, Al Avison, and more! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and Michael T. Gilbert in Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt! Cover by the incomparable Alex Schomburg! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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Winter 2027 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

In Alter Ego #203, “The Cat-Man Cometh!”, wherein we examine the star-crossed and multi-company Golden Age careers of Frank Temerson and Rae Herman, featuring Cat-Man and Kitten, Green Hornet, Captains Aero and Fearless, Miss Victory—and the awesome art of Charles Quinlan, Jack Kirby, L.B. Cole, Joe Kubert, Syd Shores, Bob Powell, Bernie Krigstein, et al. Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), and Mr. Monster in his Comic Crypt (with Michael T. Gilbert)! Cover by Charles Quinlan! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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Summer 2026 - 100 FULL-COLOR pages

BACK ISSUE SUBSCRIBERS! THIS WILL BE INCLUDED AS ONE OF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ISSUES UNLESS YOU OPT OUT! For its first ever Annual, Back Issue magazine is pulling out all the stops with a special tribute to Silver/Bronze Age superstar Neal Adams! Presented are the best features on Neal from several long sold-out issues, including: a guided tour of Adams' Continuity Studios! Neal and Denny O'Neil discussing their seminal work on Green Lantern/Green Arrow! Adams on the evolution of Ms. Mystic! Plus Superman-centric and Batman-centric interviews with Neal, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets of his approach to those signature characters! There's Adams art galore throughout, including rare and unseen work, all behind an unused 1960s Adams cover. Featuring issues edited by Michael Eury. Don't miss it!

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192-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER - by Mark VOGER

All new! All grue! It's the long-awaited sequel to author/designer Mark Voger's Rondo Award-winning book Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972 which redefined Monster Kid fandom with a visually immersive graphic approach. This companion book revisits the period, while examining its literary and cinematic roots of its fictional precedents (Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula); early silent films (Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu); the golden age of monster movies (with such stars as Lon Chaney Sr., Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Chaney Jr.); the 3-D and teenage monster movie trends; the Edgar Allan Poe adaptations and Hammer Studios releases of the period; the monsters of Sixties TV; the eye-popping toys, memorabilia and comics; and the aftermath of the influential Monster Craze. It features interviews with filmmakers such as Ray Harryhausen (20 Million Miles to Earth), Roger Corman (The Pit and the Pendulum), and stars like Gloria Stuart (The Invisible Man), Ricou Browning (Creature From the Black Lagoon), Haruo Nakajima (Godzilla), Jonathan Haze (Little Shop of Horrors), Hazel Court (Curse of Frankenstein), Kathryn Leigh Scott (House of Dark Shadows), Robert Quarry (Count Yorga, Vampire) and many others. No monster fan should be without this treasure trove of terror!

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June 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

"It’s me again folks, the Cryptologist, creeping among the gravestones to exhume a few more juicy morsels! This time ’round, one of my favorite leading ladies steps once more out of the dark—it’s none other than Kathryn Leigh Scott, here to discuss her time in Dark Shadows—and what a treasure she is. To help her along, I’ve unearthed a few of those old Dark Shadows comics, along with a selection of trading cards to boot. Our history of pre-Code horror continues, and we also uncover those long forgotten Fawcett horror comics. Then we go back in time to the 1970s to rediscover those ghoulish Blaxploitation movies, before coming face-to-face with Curse of the Demon and the chilling Night of the Eagle. If you have a craving for a classic B-movie or one of Hammer’s scary offspring, look no further—they’ll be waiting for you in my crypt laden with the ghoulish from TwoMorrows, made just for you retro horror fans by editor Peter Normanton!”

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October 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

"Just when you thought it was safe to venture into the water again, I, the Cryptologist, have plunged into the depths to bring you the Creature from the Black Lagoon! You lucky people will see glimpses of his three mind-blowing films, along with the lady behind this magnificent specimen, none other than Milicent Patrick herself. We’ve got comic books from the black lagoon, along with models and memorabilia galore, and the amazing prehistoric history that spawned the creature. If this isn’t enough, you’ll meet some of my old horror host buddies who first introduced classic spine-tingling films for television. I’ve also thrown in The Golem, from silent cinema right up until The Limehouse Golem, plus the comic books to boot. Bill Stout will be popping by to reminisce on the putrid carrying-on in The Return of the Living Dead; sounds like fun to me! Our gruesome pre-Code comics retrospective continues, and it wouldn’t be Cryptology if we didn’t dig into one of those old Hammer horror movies. So if you dare, pick up this new issue of my creepy magazine by editor Peter Normanton, the perfect read for you retro horror fans!”

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August 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

"Don’t turn your back for even a second, for I, the Cryptologist, have returned from the mire to bring you the latest issue of my despicable magazine! For fans of Neal Adams’ horror comics, I’ve got a wealth of his dark imaginings to share with you, plus never-before-seen things to pique your interest. Once you’ve savoured that, you’ll be fascinated to see Batman’s perilous encounters with the macabre, before I disclose some surprising actors who couldn’t resist the lure of the horror movie—one of them being Humphrey Bogart! Spiderbaby’s very own Beverly Washburn will venture into my lair to discuss her time in horror, as a prelude to my setting loose the spiders that terrorized cinema screens, comic books and the pulps. And before you go, I’ll throw in more of those lurid paperback covers along, with your regular dose of B-movie masterpieces and another selection from the Hammer archive. So if you enjoy the dark side, I dare you to step on into my creepy magazine with editor Peter Normanton, solely cooked up for you retro horror fans!”

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April 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

"I bet you thought I’d forgotten you... but don’t worry, the Cryptologist never forgets his fiends! In this issue, we find out what Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and their cohorts were up to when they weren’t appearing in our favorite horror movies—you’d be shocked! Plus, at long last, I’ve exhumed some of Ghastly Graham Ingels’ gruesome artwork for your delectation. Then we get to meet Norman Bates, courtesy of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, Robert Bloch, and his lunatic mentor Ed Gein. Psycho II scriptwriter and Fright Night director Tom Holland will be dropping by for a chilling chat—you will definitely want to hear what he has to say! As if this isn’t enough, our Killer-B section takes you back to high school and a gathering of teenage monsters, and then we launch the first part of our extensive history of the pre-Code comic book, beginning in 1938. There’s all of this and more in my crypt crammed full of the macabre from editor Peter Normanton, made just for you retro horror fans!”

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84 Pages - Summer 2026 (FINAL ISSUE)

in BrickJournal #92, the magazine for LEGO® enthusiasts, we celebrate the legacy of BrickJournal editor Joe Meno (1965-2026) by completing his final issue, which was in progress at the time of his passing, and includes heartfelt tributes to the beloved curator of LEGO fandom! It also has a fit of Mosaic Madness with builders Nate Mielnick and Dave Schefcik! We also explore cutting-edge Tactile Mosaics with Andrew Schmidt! Plus BrickNerd’s custom creations; Bantha Bricks: Fans of LEGO Star Wars spotlights work from Eric Parsons in a galaxy far, far away; step-by-step “You Can Build It” instructions by Christopher Deck; and Minifigure Customization with Jared K. Burks! Edited by Joe Meno.

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September 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

You’ll wanna rock ‘n’ roll all night, and read RetroFan every day, as Mark Voger interviews Gene Simmons and spotlights KISS collectibles! Bob Greenberger reminds us that before the A-Team, George Peppard was Banachek! There's William Shatner as T.J. Hooker, and paperback hero The Destroyer is ready for action too, courtesy of author Will Murray. And on the lighter side, we ask the eternal question: "Car 54, Where Are You?" Also featuring columns by Andy Mangels, Scott Shaw!, Aaron Sultan, and more. Edited by Ed Catto.

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November 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

It’s so much more than a 3 hour tour, as Mark Voger takes us back to Gilligan’s Island! Check out the strange side of fun with Weird Toys by Scott Saaverda. Take a drive down 77 Sunset Strip with Will Murray, and then from Beautiful Downtown Burbank: it’s Laugh-In's Gary Owens! Then we look back at ancient astronauts and the phenomena of Chariots of the Gods, and its effect on the pop culture we grew up with! Featuring columns by Andy Mangels, Scott Shaw!, Aaron Sultan and more. Edited by Ed Catto.

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May 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

It's the Golden Girls of James Bond, in a secret agent dossier on Goldfinger’s Shirley Eaton, Thunderball’s Martine Beswick, Live and Let Die’s Gloria Hendry, The Living Daylights’ Maryam d’Abo, and Miss Moneypenney herself, Lois Maxwell! Then, here we come, walking down the street – with Herbie J Pilato and The Monkees. Our doctor's prescription is “You are gonna have fun!” especially with our feature on Doctor Demento. Plus, we step into The Little Shop of Horrors—and look, up in the sky! Professor Larry Maslon tugs on Superman’s cape (the Broadway Superman, that is)! Featuring columns by Mark Voger, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, Andy Mangels, Scott Shaw! and more! Edited by Ed Catto.

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July 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

What’s blue, white, and read all over? It’s RetroFan #45's spotlight on the 50th anniversary of America’s Bicentennial—and all its pop culture history, collectibles, comics, and even the 1776 Broadway Musical! Plus, you’ll be buzzing as Will Murray drives the Black Beauty behind that “Kissin' Candy” billboard to reveal the secrets of The Green Hornet, while Scott Shaw! shines the spotlight on funnyman Jonathan Winters. Also: ReJECTED by Scott Saavedra, columns by regulars Mark Voger and Andy Mangels, and more! Edited by Ed Catto.

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Spring 2027 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

It's the Wartime issue, featuring Super-Soldiers, Sheriffs, and Sergeants! We'll show how Jack borrowed from a Hugo Pratt war story for "The Losers," take a look at scripts for Simon & Kirby's Prize Western comics, examine Jack's often overlooked Western work, compare and contrast Captain America's Golden Age stories with their Silver Age retellings, feature an interview with Joe Simon and a never-reprinted Simon & Kirby story, plus there's Mark Evanier and our other regular columnists, the 2026 Kirby Tribute panel from Comic-Con International, a gritty pencil art gallery, and more! Edited by John Morrow.

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January 2027 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

CBC #47 gets positively Epic with our tribute issue devoted to Archie Goodwin, editor/writer supreme, as we talk to friends and colleagues about the exceptionally talented and much beloved man, with a comprehensive focus on his helmsmanship of Epic Illustrated and the eclectic and wide-ranging Epic Comics line of the ’80s. Plus, since we’re in the Epic groove, things get in-depth and definitive with a years-in-the-making, lengthy feature talking with Michael Wm. Kaluta and Elaine Lee about their wild and enduring Starstruck projects, which started as an Off-Broadway stage production and blossomed into a comic-book series that has traversed the decades. Also, Shaun Clancy investigates the life and art of Hal Seeger, animator of Batfink and Milton the Monster and comics creator of Leave It to Binky for DC and G.I. Jane for Stanhall. Additionally, we include a conversation with Rick Altergott in the first installment of a comprehensive interview with the Doofus creator, as well as a look at the best comics parodies in National Lampoon, with art by Neal Adams, Russ Heath, Barry Windsor-Smith, and others. Oh, all this and Hembeck, too! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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November 2026 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

In #202, let’s hear it for Larry Lieber—original co-writer of Thor, Ant-Man, and Iron Man, not to mention the Human Torch—as well as writer/artist of Rawhide Kid! It's one of the earliest and most important scripters of the Silver (and Marvel) Ages of Comics—in a full-issue career retrospective conducted by Jesse Simon (Joe Simon's grandson) and Danny Fingeroth, with art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, and others. Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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September 2026 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #201 shines the spotlight on DC human brain-trust E. Nelson Bridwell, the man behind countless tales of Superman, Shazam!, The Inferior Five, The Secret Six, and more! It's a stupendous study by Reed Tucker, with art by Swan, Boring, Beck, Newton, Orlando, Sekowsky, and others. Plus other special features, including FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and Michael T. Gilbert in Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt! Edited by Roy Thomas.

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June 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In Back Issue #167, we celebrate Girls, Women, and Ladies, as we spend some quality time with Squirrel Girl, Sue Richards, the Invisible Woman, Phantom Lady, Saturn Girl, and more. Featuring the work of Steve Ditko, Doug Moench, John Byrne, Mark Waid, Paul Levitz, Roy Thomas, Chuck Austen, Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett, Kazuya Kudo, Ryoichi Ikegami, and others. Plus, a Pro2Pro interview with Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, and Patrick Olliffe about May “Mayday” Parker a.k.a. Spider-Girl! Spider-Girl cover by Patrick Olliffe and Al Williamson. Edited by Roger Ash.

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April 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

In Back Issue #166, it’s time to Partner Up! Whether it’s teammates, friends, employer/employee, sidekicks, or significant others, we look at the partnerships between Superman and Lois Lane, Love and Rockets’ Maggie and Hopey, Batman and Alfred, Milk and Cheese, and others. Plus, behind-the-scenes with Rick Veitch’s Brat Pack. Featuring the work of Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Marv Wolfman, Jaime Hernandez, Rick Veitch, Bill Mantlo, Doug Moench, Evan Dorkin, Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom, and others. Clark Kent and Lois Lane cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Edited by Roger Ash.

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September 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Sure, we all love our heroes, but where would they be without the friends, co-workers, teammates, and even pets who are there for them? In Back Issue #169, we’re raising a glass to the Support Staff, with a special thank you to Amanda Waller, Foggy Nelson, Mary Jane Watson, Krypto, and more! Plus, a look back at Bronze Age letterhacks. Featuring the work of John Ostrander, Walter Simonson, Sal Buscema, Al Milgrom, Marv Wolfman, Cary Bates, Mark Evanier, Kevin Maguire, Tony Isabella, and others. Amanda Waller and Batman cover by Jerry Bingham. Edited by Roger Ash.

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July 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

For Back Issue #168, we’re sailing into uncharted waters with our “Here There Be Dragons” issue. There’s sure to be danger ahead with Killer Croc, Savage Dragon, Lockheed, Bone, Daughters of the Dragon, and more. Featuring the work of Jeff Smith, Erik Larsen, Gerry Conway, Chris Claremont, Alan Davis, Chuck Dixon, Dan Mishkin, Ron Randall, Louise Simonson, June Brigman, and others. With a Lockheed and Kitty Pryde cover by Paul Smith! Edited by Roger Ash.

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October 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Comics are filled with doctors, but we want to know: “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Find out in Back Issue #170, where you’ll discover examinations of Dr. Mid-Nite, Dr. Light, Doctor Druid, Dr. Bong, Dr. Radium, and more. Featuring the work of Roy Thomas, Todd McFarlane, George Perez, Denny O’Neil, Steve Gerber, Gene Colan, Steve Englehart, Scott Saavedra, Matt Wagner, John K. Snyder III, and others, behind a Matt Wagner cover. Edited by Roger Ash.

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160-page FULL-COLOR Trade Paperback - by John MORROW with Jon B. COOKE
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In the tradition of his past books Kirby & Lee: Stuf’ Said and Old Gods & New, Jack Kirby Collector #98 explores the King’s final act in comics and animation, in this first-ever overview of that largely undocumented era by editor John Morrow. Marvelmation examines the climax of Kirby’s storied life and career, from his return to Marvel Comics in 1976, through his lengthy stint in 1980s animation, up to his passing in 1994. This double-size book examines the the highs and lows of his 1970s Marvel output (Captain America, Black Panther, Machine Man, Eternals, 2001, and Devil Dinosaur), digging deep into the whys and wherefores of those creations. Jon B. Cooke delves into the Marvel inter-office politics that threatened to squelch Kirby’s creativity, and led him to abandon mainstream comics to produce Captain Victory and Silver Star for Pacific Comics, thumb his nose at Marvel with Destroyer Duck, and make a triumphant return to DC Comics in 1984 with Super Powers and The Hunger Dogs. Jim Shooter gives his take on Marvel’s side of the Kirby original art battle in a never-published interview, while unseen correspondence sheds new light on that painful episode in Jack’s life. Plus there’s extensive coverage of Jack’s animation career, from the 1978 Depatie-Freleng New Fantastic Four cartoon, to Thundarr the Barbarian and other Ruby-Spears projects, including a host of shows you never knew Kirby was involved with. Finally, it focuses on his years of retirement, sharing memories from fans, family, and friends who give us a better understanding of how he viewed his legacy, and the resolution of numerous unused concepts he left behind at Topps Comics and elsewhere. It includes extensive art galleries of both comics pencil art and animation concepts, and heartwarming photos that provide a proper farewell to the King of Comics!

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-132-5

July 2026 - 160 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #200 is a double-size bicentennial blitzkreig of Bronze Age comics history! A/E editor/co-founder Roy Thomas talks in-depth about his five favorite all-time comics series to write: All-Star Squadron, Conan the Barbarian, The Avengers, The Invaders, and Fantastic Four! With surprise interviews by Richard Arndt, and awesome art by the Brothers Buscema (John and Sal, natch!), Barry Windsor-Smith, Gil Kane, Jerry Ordway, Rich Buckler, Frank Robbins, George Pérez, Don Heck, Gene Colan, et al.! Plus a special installment of FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), Michael T. Gilbert in Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt—and lots more!

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An Issue-By-Issue Field Guide to a Pop-Culture Phenomenon

224-page Trade Paperback - by Pierre Comtois

This latest ALL-NEW volume in the ongoing "Marvel Comics in the..." series takes you back to the company’s late 1960s era, when past throwaway villains suddenly became world shakers, and stories grew to encompass the earnestness and immediacy of the turbulent times. As the company's western, monster, and dramedy offerings waned, their super-heroes exploded as Marvel boldly entered the pop culture arena with increased attention from critics and college students. Featured here are the best of those stories not covered previously, completing issue-by-issue reviews of every Marvel comic of note from 1966-1969! See scores of handy, easy to reference new entries on the final issues of Tales of Suspense, Astonish, and Strange Tales; The Mighty Thor, Fantastic Four, the Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and X-Men; and newcomers Silver Surfer, Captain Marvel, and more! It's author Pierre Comtois' last word on Marvel’s grandiose years, when Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, John Buscema, Gene Colan, and John Romita—together with writer/editor Stan Lee and righthand man Roy Thomas—continued to build an unprecedented new universe of excitement!

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-134-9

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November 2026 - double-size 160 FULL-COLOR pages
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We commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Darwyn Cooke, in a special double-size issue, which features two comprehensive interviews with the brilliant artist—one from 2004 conducted by Jon B. Cooke and another from 2010 by Tucker Stone. We also feature numerous testimonials and tributes from many of Dar’s friends and fans. Behind Darwyn’s cover of Canuck Joe Shuster's co-creation Superman, our theme for the issue is “Truth, Justice, and the Canadian Way,” as we look at fascinating subjects exclusively from the Great White North. These include, courtesy of Richard Comely, a definitive look at the history of Captain Canuck; the life journey of Arn Saba, creator of Neil the Horse and today known as Katherine Collins; and feature a profile of David Boswell of Reid Fleming fame. Plus, we gaze deeply into Orb magazine with founder James Waley, behold Andromeda with editor Dean Motter, and be vexed by Vortex Comics with publisher Bill Marks; and Janet Hetherington shares her look at the Joe Shuster Awards and the Canadian Comic Book Hall Of Fame.

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ISBN: 978-1-60549-138-7

From Flash of Two Worlds to Infinite Earths and beyond

256-page SOFTCOVER with COLOR - by Kevin MILLER

In 1985, DC Comics launched the most ambitious crossover event in comics history: Crisis on Infinite Earths. Four decades later, filmmaker and lifelong comic book fan Kevin Miller unpacks the tangled web of continuity, creators, and corporate pressures that gave rise to this multiverse-shattering epic. The Crisis Companion is both a personal love letter to the series and a deep dive into its history, from the classic 1961 Gardner Fox "Flash of Two Worlds" story that introduced the concept of multiple Earths, through the annual Justice League/Justice Society team-ups that led to the complicated DC continuity that Crisis aimed to fix. This book features original interviews with Marv Wolfman, Paul Levitz, Jerry Ordway, Bob Greenberger, Mike DeCarlo, Peter Sanderson, Roy Thomas, Cary Bates, Dan Jurgens, Mike Gold, and others who helped shape the series and the DC Universe itself. It explores how Crisis transformed our perception of comics continuity, redefined superhero storytelling, and introduced the multiverse concept to mainstream culture. This richly layered volume includes a full-color gallery, and a detailed, issue-by-issue commentary and examines the event’s far-reaching consequences, from the rise of endless reboots to the dominance of event-driven publishing. Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-fledged “Crisisologist,” this is the definitive companion to one of the most influential comic book series ever published.

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-135-6

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256-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER - by Roy THOMAS

The man Stan Lee dubbed “Rascally Roy” and “Roy the Boy” tells the full, uncensored story of his emergence as one of the brightest stars in the Marvel Comics firmament! It's all here, starting with his Midwestern beginnings devouring the late, great Golden Age of Comics, to the glorious flowering of comics fandom during the first half of the 1960s (including the 1961 founding of Alter Ego and all that that first super-hero fanzine spawned). Roy details his brief and turbulent time as editorial assistant of DC’s “Superman” titles under Mort Weisinger, and the pivotal first year-plus of his career at Marvel, working with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Bill Everett, and some of the brightest stars of the Marvel Age of Comics! Plus: you’ll have a ringside seat at some of the earliest comics conventions, and at the fateful 1965 New York Herald Tribune interview that caused a seismic rift between Lee and Kirby. This full-color hardcover is illustrated with rare and unseen art and behind-the-scenes photos from the dawn of the Silver Age of comics, so don’t delay! Buy it today—read it tomorrow—’cause Roy’s already hard at work on the follow-up volume that covers the rest of his Marvel tenure, from 1967 to 1980! With a spectacular cover by Jerry Ordway.

This item is listed in the December 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#48).

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176-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER - by Eric Nolen-Weathington & Jim Amash

For a generation of comic-book readers, Jim Aparo is considered the greatest Batman artist of them all. Aparo—with his strong, dynamic style, well-grounded in realism—together with Batman made a team worthy of the title, The Brave and the Bold. But before that team-up book, he made a name for himself on such series as Aquaman, the controversial “Spectre,” and the mysterious Phantom Stranger, and is considered by many to be the definitive artist for each. Now, the team of Jim Amash and Eric Nolen-Weathington (editors of Matt Baker: The Art of Glamour; Carmine Infantino: Penciler, Publisher, Provocateur; and Sal Buscema: Comics’ Fast and Furious Artist) turn the Bat Signal on the life and work of one of comics’ finest! From his time in the world of advertising art, at Charlton Comics on Nightshade and The Phantom, through the heyday of the ’70s, and beyond the death of Robin, Aparo’s career is finally given the attention it so richly deserves. The book is lavishly illustrated with Aparo’s work, including many rare and previously-unpublished pieces. Includes an introduction by award-winning artist Alan Davis, and a new Aparo cover inked by Mike DeCarlo!

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-137-0

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84 Pages - Fall 2025

BrickJournal #91, the magazine for LEGO® enthusiasts, celebrates its 20th anniversary by looking back with now-retired LEGO executive TORMOD ASKILDSEN, who helped launch the mag back in 2005, along with other key players from the BrickJournal's past who have gone on to work at the LEGO Group, including Senior LEGO Designer MARK STAFFORD! Plus, there's all of our regular features: Nerding Out with BrickNerd, step-by-step “You Can Build It” instructions by Christopher Deck, Bantha Bricks: Fans of LEGO Star Wars, and Minifigure Customization with Jared K. Burks! Edited by Joe Meno.

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8 FULL-COLOR Hardcovers - Edited by Keith DALLAS

GET THE FULL SET, COVERING COMICS HISTORY FROM THE 1940s TO THE 1990s! You get all 8 hardcover volumes (2168 pages) for only $25 each as a set, with digital editions included! Or order the full set of digital editions separately for $127.99. These sets are not sold in stores.

The set includes these ACBC volumes:

American Comic Book Chronicles: 1940-44
American Comic Book Chronicles: 1945-49
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1950s
American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-64
American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-69
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1990s

From The Silver Screen To The Printed Page
192-page FULL-COLOR Trade Paperback - by Peter Bosch

In American Movie Comic Books (1930s-1970s), author Peter Bosch continues his remarkable history of Hollywood’s ongoing love affair with comic books. The sequel to American TV Comic Books, this new book looks at hundreds of Tinseltown’s motion pictures that made the jump from the silver screen to the comics page, starting from the days of Charlie Chaplin and continuing through to the wonders of Steven Spielberg. Along with comics story pages from the industry’s greatest talents—including Jack Kirby, Russ Manning, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, Dan Spiegle, Wallace Wood, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, George Pérez, and Walter Simonson (to name just a few!)—you will discover full-color photo covers, posters, original art, and much more! It’s the ultimate reference for films from the Thirties to the Seventies that were adapted to comics, including The Wizard of Oz, Ben-Hur, Around the World in 80 Days, Disney’s cinema classics and animated movies, Yellow Submarine, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Alien, The Planet of the Apes series, and many others. Don’t miss this blockbuster, perfect for anyone who enjoys movies and comics alike!

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-129-5

160-page FULL-COLOR Hardcover

From underdog to icon, Marshall Rogers helped redefine Batman for generations, inspiring readers and up-and-coming artists alike. Initially savaged by editors at DC Comics, his style was uniquely complex with vast and angular architectural design anchoring his storytelling, and it immediately caught on with fans for his depictions of the Darknight Detective, Hugo Strange, The Joker, Silver St. Cloud, Dr. Strange, Cap’n Quick and a Foozle, and more. And though his output was relatively small in comparison to many of his contemporaries, his impact outlived the artist himself, and inspired a loyal following and affection. Now, Rogers’ story is told by friends, collaborators, and family members, delving deep into a complicated and conflicted man and his art, as we feature inker Terry Austin, friend and fellow artist Michael Netzer, Dan Greenfield’s extensive interview with writer Steve Englehart (conducted for 13thDimension.com), and others recounting their time and camaraderie with Rogers, alongside an in-depth interview with Marshall himself, and a wealth of art both familiar and rarely seen. Written by Jeff Messer and Dewey Cassell (authors of the Eisner Award-nominated Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without An Eraser), this book shines a light on the fan-favorite artist’s brightest moments and darkest days. Featuring a new cover collaboration by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin!

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This item is listed in the March 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#39).

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-130-1

Rockets, Robots and Rayguns of Space Age Pop Culture

Blast off to the Space Age, when the future was always bright! Futuristic is a full-color hardcover about a time of limitless possibilities... and anxieties. It covers all aspects of 1950s and ’60s pop culture from the “duck and cover” era of the Cold War, the Space Race, the UFO Craze, and the 1969 moon landing. Read about the movies (The Day the Earth Stood Still, Invasion of the Body Snatchers), TV shows (Tom Corbett: Space Cadet, The Jetsons), and collectibles (robots, rockets, comic books, TV tie-ins) that had us looking to the stars. Also featured are interviews with such comic book creators as William Gaines, Joe Orlando, Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Larry Lieber about their sci-fi work, plus recollections from sci-fi movie stars (Kevin McCarthy, Peter Graves, Linda Harrison), TV cast members (from shows including Lost in Space, Star Trek, and The Invaders), and others. A graphically immersive experience written and designed by Mark Voger (Monster Mash, Zowie!), Futuristic is a time trip to a future that never exactly came to pass, but lives on vividly in our imaginations!

ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-127-1

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Monster Mash
Groovy
Holly Jolly
Britmania
Zowie!

September 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

"Gentleman Gene" is showcased in our Gene Colan: Without A Net headlining feature in CBC #45, featuring the participation of Tom Field as we include a wonderful 75th birthday celebration of the artist at San Diego Comic-Con back in 2001, featuring some special guests. So you think you know the craziest lunatic in comics history? Think again, as we, with the help of onetime employee Mark Wheatley, spotlight gunslinging Myron Fass and his nutty Heavy Metal rip-off, Gasm! There’s also an account of editor Jon B. Cooke's visit to the ambitious (albeit shortlived) Florida-based comics publisher, all-in-one Crossgen, then at the crossroads and facing collapse. The amazingly eclectic and diverse career of Good Girls cartoonist Carol Lay is examined, where she discusses jumping between underground, alternative, and mainstream comics, and current work as graphic novelist. Plus there’s part two of our Jack Katz interview, Joe Hill part deux, as well as Shaun Clancy’s brief though absolutely fascinating look at Hillman Periodicals, publisher of Airboy. (And, as always, Hembeck is in the house!)

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July 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

The great Flash and “Adam Strange” artist, Carmine Infantino, gets the treatment in CBC #44 with both a comprehensive “Nuff Said” radio interview conducted by Ken Gale and Ed Menje, plus an essay by editor Jon B. Cooke on the artist’s tumultuous stint as DC editorial director and publisher, a period which brought out the absolute best at the company and some of its worst. We also feature an incredible account, R.K. in the U.K., about writer/editor legend Robert Kanigher’s late-in-life love affair with comics fandom in the British Isles... (well, at least his candid 1989 conversations with late Brit fans Steve Whitaker and Tim Bateman!) We also feature Part One of Ted Jalbert’s interview with Jack Katz, and examine the work of Dave Cockrum on those “Aurora Comics Scenes” model kit pamphlets of the 1970s. We start Glen Cadigan’s three-part interview with Joe Hill, horror comics writer and certain “Son of King”! Oh, and, of course, Fred Hembeck, natch!

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March 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

CBC #42 features Pat Broderick, in two — count ’em, two! — interviews by CBC editors, where he shares about a varied career bouncing between DC Comics and Marvel, starting as DC junior bullpen contest winner in the early ’70s, hitch as a Continuity Crusty Bunker, unforgettable work on Firestorm, Micronauts, and Captain Marvel, creation of “Creature Commandos,” and life to date as a professional stalwart toiling in and out of the mainstream. We also present an amazing campaign comic book artifact from the 1940s about a KKK-crushing district attorney, Fighting Lawyer! Additionally, there’s our Paul Buhle profile about one radical academic comics editor you need to know about, as well as the first half of our Shary Flenniken interview about her runaway youth, stint in the Air Pirates, and start with Trots ’n Bonnie at National Lampoon. We include a look at a batch of ginchy super-heroes created in 1972 by Wrightson, Reese, Windsor-Smith, and others for Esquire magazine. There’s also all the usual contributor goodies and Hembeck, plus bonus section about Steve Willis! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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May 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

"Big" John Buscema basks in the spotlight of CBC #43, with a one-on-one interview with the legendary artist conducted by editor Jon B. Cooke — where the Marvel stalwart reveals the moment when comics broke his heart — plus a in-depth biographical essay on the artist along with a gallery of his fabled behind-the-original-art pages amazing "warm up" artwork. We examine the tragic fate of prolific ’70s/’80s Marvel scripter Bill Mantlo, co-creator of Rocket Raccoon and Cloak and Dagger. Also, the fascinating, inside tale of Eastern Color Printing, earliest publisher of American comic books, the first collaboration in an occasional series by historian/researcher Shaun Clancy and Jon B. Cooke. There’s also part two of our lively Shary Flenniken interview, creator of Trots ’n’ Bonnie, about her charming cartooning for National Lampoon. Plus Ted Jalbert talks with Ivan Katz about life with his dad, Jack Katz. And we include Steven Fears' interview with the great (and underrated) cartoonist Ric Estrada about his varied career, as well as a look at Bazooka Joe comics... and Hembeck, too!

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January 2026- 84 FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

From his earliest days at DC to co-creation of Swamp Thing and Wolverine to his subsequent successes, Len Wein is the subject of CBC #41, when we examine in detail the life of a comic book writer, plus look at his editorial stints as Marvel and DC, the latter where he worked with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons to help facilitate Watchmen. There's also an interview with Jay Scott Pike about his creation of Dolphin (and co-creating Jann of the Jungle) and his long career as DC romance artist and subsequent gig as pin-up girl artist. Plus: "The Death Of Will Eisner's P*S", the sad demise of the Army’s Preventive Maintenance magazine! Part two of our Steve Willis profile! And Shaun Clancy reveals the saga of Adrian Lopez's Harpoon/Apple Pie humor mags! Featuring a spectacular Frank Cho cover, and edited by Jon B. Cooke!

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November 2025 - double-size 160-page FULL-COLOR pages (now bi-monthly!)

Behind a previously unpublished cover, CBC #40 celebrates the life and art of the great Dave Stevens in a special double-sized issue completely devoted to the late artist! For this deluxe issue, friends, fans, and family share testimonials, photos, and fascinating artifacts, plus a gallery of amazing artwork by the Rocketeer creator, some never before seen. There's also three interviews with Dave conducted by CBC editor Jon B. Cooke, two Q+A’s with Dave by guest associate editor Steven C. Ringgenberg, and Jeff Gelb’s conversation with the artist recorded during the making of The Rocketeer motion picture. Dave’s sister Jennifer Bawcum shares about her brother in an exclusive chat, and we also interview some of Dave’s closest friends, including Michael W. Kaluta, about their memories of the man. Plus: a conversation with Kelvin Mao, the director of the 2022 film documentary, Dave Stevens: Drawn To Perfection, about making the movie and its recent success on streaming services, which has resulted in an entirely new generation of Dave Stevens fans.

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ISBN: 978-1-60549-131-8

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Febu-scary 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

NOW BI-MONTHLY! “I’m back again—the Cryptologist, with an issue dedicated to the undead of the vampire ilk. We begin with an insight into the career of Bela Lugosi, with illuminating commentary from those who once knew him. Then feast on the Universal classic Dracula’s Daughter, as a prelude to Blood of Dracula’s Castle. Marv Wolfman discusses his time working on Marvel’s celebrated Tomb of Dracula, with a host of mesmerising artwork from Gene Colan, Tom Palmer and Gil Kane. We delve into comic book vampires, exploring their roots from the latter 19th century. Vampire warrior Kate Beckinsale also gives us a few words on her role in the Underworld franchise. For those of you with a craving for this bloodsucking breed we’ve got vampire toys, vampire films from the 1980s, more from Hammer’s legion of the undead, and our Killer B department drives a stake into The Return of Dracula and Grave of the Vampire. So sink your teeth into this latest juicy morsel, made especially for you retro horror fans by Tim Leese, Mark Voger, Steve & Michael Kronenberg, and editor Peter Normanton!”

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December 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

NOW BI-MONTHLY! “This time no one gets out alive, for I, your very own Cryptologist, have unleashed the walking dead for the sixth issue of my putrescent tome! It’s a gathering of zombies, journeying back to the films White Zombie and I Walked With A Zombie, before venturing on into the zombie apocalypse of George Romero and Lucio Fulci’s foul imagining. We also stagger through zombies that ran amok in the comic books of the pre-Code years, Bernie Wrightson’s cadaverous creations, and the decomposing abominations that overwhelmed the horror comics of Brazil. The contribution made by the black stars of classic horror cinema is consummately explored, digging out a few more of this atrophied brethren. But I can see you want more—so we have The Plague of Zombies in our Hammertime section, Fantaco’s macabre interpretation of Night of the Living Dead and the chilling Revenant from France. This decrepitude will have you frothing at the mouth, and it’s available especially for retro horror fans, by Tim Leese, Mark Voger, Steve & Michael Kronenberg, and editor Peter Normanton!”

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84 Pages - Summer 2025

BrickJournal #90, the magazine for LEGO® enthusiasts, goes BIG getting onboard Mark Staffa’s giant (working!) steam engine, which he'll still be adding to when this issue goes to press! Also, we’ll show Paul Hetherington’s colossal LEGO creations, including the biggest version of It's A Small World you'll see outside of Disneyland! Plus, there's all of our regular features: Nerding Out with BrickNerd, step-by-step “You Can Build It” instructions by Christopher Deck, Bantha Bricks: Fans of LEGO Star Wars, and Minifigure Customization with Jared K. Burks! Edited by Joe Meno.

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March 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Here's the story of The Brady Bunch through interviews with Maureen McCormick, Barry Williams, and Eve Plumb! David Krell turns your world on with a look at the Mary Tyler Moore show. Then it's hard-knuckled features on Gene Barry's 1960s detective series Burke’s Law, and the more satirical tough-guy Nick Danger of the Firesign Theater radio comedy troupe. The kids are all right when we slice up Saturday Morning’s Hot Hero Sandwich teen variety show, plus: take the Too Much TV Quiz, and more! Featuring columns by Scott Shaw!, Andy Mangels, Mark Voger, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, and more! Edited by Ed Catto.

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January 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Steady, old chum... it’s RetroFan’s profile of beloved TV Batman Adam West! Plus: Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Rankin/Bass’ The Year Without A Santa Claus, celebrity TV commercials, real-life ‘Indiana Jones’ Roy Chapman Andrews, ’70s paperback heroes, and more! Featuring columns and contributions by Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, Scott Shaw, Mark Voger, Rick Goldschmidt, and editor Ed Catto.

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November 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

RetroFan #41 kicks off with TV’s original Kung Fu starring David Carradine, a Nancy Drew history, Disney animator Floyd Norman, Tom Corbett: Space Cadet, collectible ’60s and ’70s cereal premiums, in search of Sam Goody, and more! Featuring columns and contributions by Herbie J Pilato, Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, Scott Shaw, and Mark Voger. Edited by Ed Catto.

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Spring 2026 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

TO BATTLE! We lead the charge with warriors and peaceniks in Kirby's Fourth World, Jack's TWO Two-Gun Kids, Will Murray interviewing Kirby on the origins of Captain America, a never-reprinted Simon & Kirby tale, the Kirbys' battles over creator credit, Mark Evanier's 2025 Jack Kirby Tribute Panel from Comic-Con, plus: If Kirby drew a character’s first cover appearance, does that make them his creation or design? Put up your dukes, and take a swing behind our cover inked and watercolored by Jack himself! Edited by John Morrow.

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Winter 2026 - 84-page FULL-COLOR magazine

QUESTIONS! Can you handle dissecting Kirby's unpublished/untitled/unknown works? Tracking down the myriad Heroes & Villains Sketchbook variants? Hearing Jack discuss his involvement with Phantom Force, or learning about his daughter's career as a 1960s pop star? There's also a revealing 2002 interview with Stan Lee about his book Excelsior, an exploration of the Earth A.D. map in Kamandi #1, more mysteries behind Thor #169's origins of Galactus, the 2024 Kirby panel from the Baltimore Comic-Con (featuring Walter Simonson, Mark Buckingham, and Karl Kesel), plus Mark Evanier and our regular panelists, and a cover inked by Richard Kolkman. Don't ask, just buy it! Edited by John Morrow.

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This item is listed in the October 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#46).

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December 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

People tell you not to, but this issue we’re Monkeying Around! Featuring your simian favorites including Gorilla Grodd, Gorilla-Man, King Kong, Angel and the Ape, and more monkey business. With the work of Carmine Infantino, John Broome, Cary Bates, Gerry Conway, Mark Waid, Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema, Don Simpson, Phil Foglio, Howard Chaykin, Philip Bond, and others. Gorilla Grodd cover by Arthur Adams! Edited by Roger Ash.

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March 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Great rivalries make for great comics, as you’ll discover in our “Rivals” issue! Featuring the Bronze Age classic The Kree-Skrull War, Superman and Flash races, Thing and Hulk battles, Archie Andrews vs. Reggie Mantle, and more epic clashes. Spotlighting the work of Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, Dan Jurgens, José Luis García-López, Gerry Conway, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Peter David, Dan Parent, Mark Waid, and others. Avengers cover by Sal Buscema!

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February 2026 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

Look to the skies—it’s the “Alien Invasion” issue! Beings making planetfall include Starro the Conqueror, Aliens, Predator, Alien Legion, D.R. and Quinch, and more oddities sure to please. Featuring the work of David Michelinie, Gerry Conway, Bart Sears, Mark Verheiden, Mark A. Nelson, Chris Warner, Randy Stradley, Carl Potts, Frank Cirocco, Larry Stroman, Chuck Dixon, Alan Davis, and others. Starro the Conqueror cover by Brian Bolland! Edited by Roger Ash.

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This item is listed in the September 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#45).

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October 2025 - 84 FULL-COLOR pages

“BACK ISSUE Goes MAD!” Things get crazy this issue with Madman, Batman: Mad Love, MAD superhero movie parodies, the Mad Hatter, Madballs, and more! Featuring the work of Michael Allred, Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Gerry Conway, Doug Moench, Mike W. Barr, Jeph Loeb, and others. Madman cover by Michael Allred! Edited by Roger Ash.

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This item is listed in the May 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#41).

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March 2026 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

H.G. PETER was the original artist—and some say the co-creator—of WONDER WOMAN, greatest super-heroine ever! Now, historian ART CLOOS does an in-depth dive into the life and career of one of comics’ most individualistic artists! Plus: WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON—M.C. GAINES—JOYE MURCHISON—ROBERT KANIGHER, and others who brought the Amazon Princess to life. Also—FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and MICHAEL T. GILBERT in Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt! Featuring an unpublished H.G. PETER Wonder Woman cover! Edited by ROY THOMAS.

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This item is listed in the October 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#46).

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January 2026 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

Alter Ego #197 presents the incredible inside story of HILLMAN PUBLISHING—1940 to 1953—by MARK CARLSON-GHOST! Thrill to the adventures of AIRBOY—aviatrix VALKYRIE—THE HEAP—SKYWOLF, et al.! With classic art by KIDA, SCHROEDER, LEAV, INFANTINO, ZOLNEROWICH, and some of comics’ finest artists! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and MICHAEL T. GILBERT visits Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt! Featuring a stunning Valkyrie/Airboy cover by DAVE STEVENS! Edited by ROY THOMAS.

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This item is listed in the August 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#44).

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May 2026 - 84 pages (FULL COLOR)

P.C. HAMERLINCK reveals the secret—often bitter—early-1970s combat by correspondence between SHAZAM! artist (and Captain Marvel co-creator) C.C. BECK and DC editor JULIUS SCHWARTZ! It’ll take more than one magic word to avoid a head-on collision between these two titanic talents! Plus, more FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America), MICHAEL T. GILBERT in Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt, and more! With an unused SHAZAM cover by C.C. BECK! Edited by ROY THOMAS.

This item is listed in the December 2025 issue of Lunar’s Next Phase catalog (#48).

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