Cereal Geek Animation of the Eighties SC (2007-2014 Busta Toons) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Issue one deals with the subject of violence, and how a variety of cartoons dealt with the tricky subject matter. Articles inside discuss how certain shows like She-Ra, a series primarily targeted to females, tackled the subject of large scale war. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Finally, the first issue of cereal:geek is reprinted! Issue one deals with the subject of violence, and how a variety of cartoons dealt with the tricky subject matter. Articles inside discuss how certain shows like She-Ra, a series primarily targeted to females, tackled the subject of large scale war. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Cereal:Geek puts the spotlight on the classic animated series of the 1980s. This issue details how numerous animated shows from the Era utilized magic and science to shape their worlds. Centurions, Dungeons & Dragons, He-Man, She-Ra, The Real Ghostbusters, Thundarr the Barbarian, ThunderCats, Transformers, and Visionaries are just a few of the series featured in this issue. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. In their often-lengthy runs, the animated shows from the eighties evolved, partly due to the influence of the toy companies funding them. This issue reveals how G.I. Joe, He-Man, Jem, She-Ra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Real Ghostbusters, ThunderCats, and Transformers all dealt with the situation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. The animated series of the 1980s are the subject of cereal:geek. The fourth issue covers horror in animation and details how this storytelling theme was used throughout the animated shows of the eighties. G.I. Joe, He-Man, Inhumanoids, Transformers, and even My Little Pony are just some of the shows analyzed for their darker content, whilst animation writers Flint Dille, Robert Lamb, and Larry DiTillio fondly remember their work on these shows. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Explore the connection between the animated shows of the 1980s and their respective comic books, which often differed in a variety of ways. Marvel's Star Comics line, which featured numerous licensed properties, is analyzed in great detail, alongside He-Man, Ninja Turtles, ThunderCats, and The Transformers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. The animated movies of the 1980s, both series-based and studio-produced, take center stage in this issue of cereal:geek. Articles inside examine how certain animated shows translated to the big screen with differing results. Also covered are the movies that ended up heading straight to video, or scripted into mini movies for television. He-Man, ThunderCats, and The Transformers are just some of the shows covered. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Issue eight of Cereal:Geek once again showcases the many animated movies of the eighties; both series-based and studio-produced. Aside from articles covering Akira, BraveStarr, RoboCop, and many more, the He-Man and She-Ra movie The Secret of The Sword also receives an in-depth article, including never-before-seen development artwork, as well as deleted scenes. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. The first of eight brand new issues of cereal:geek tackles the subject of how Japanese animation influenced western animation during the eighties! Articles take an in-depth look at the designs of Studio Ox on The Transformers; how the cast of Battle of the Planets made a unique comeback in the mid-nineties; and an overall look at Mysterious Cities of Gold. Other shows covered include BraveStarr, Captain Future, Dungeons & Dragons, He-Man, MASK, Mighty Orbots, The Real Ghostbusters, and ThunderCats. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. The second of eight brand-new issues of cereal:geek continues the theme of how Japanese animation influenced western animation during the eighties! The two-part Japan-exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon is showcased, and the adult storytelling of Astro Boy is examined in-depth. Other shows covered include Dungeons & Dragons, Galaxy Rangers, He-Man, Inspector Gadget, Jem, MASK, Popeye, The Real Ghostbusters, Visionaries, and Voltron. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Issue #11 of Cereal:Geek once more examines comic books, and how they had an incredibly close relationship with the cartoons of the eighties. The comic book of G.I. Joe is compared to the cartoon in an in-depth article; the many Super Friends cartoons are showcased; Defenders of the Earth, Spider-Woman, Superman, and The New Fantastic Four also receive comic book-themed articles. Other shows covered include Flash Gordon, He-Man, Inspector Gadget, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Incredible Hulk, and The Real Ghostbusters. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Cereal:Geek #12 examines how certain cartoons of the '80s became merchandising giants. The sword and sorcery shows He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra Princess of Power, and ThunderCats are covered in an article that details their beginnings, their success, their demise, and their continuing legacy. Another article showcases (year by year) the Transformers toyline, covering its Japanese origins, and the numerous differences the toyline faced when released in Europe! Other shows covered include BraveStarr, Dogtanian, Dungeons & Dragons, Inspector Gadget, M.A.S.K., and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Issue #13 dares to peer behind the curtain and take a look at the conceptual/behind-the-scenes aspects of the cartoons of the '80s! The rarely-seen Masters of the Universe toyline commercial is detailed! A beautifully-illustrated He-Man storyboard test is showcased page by page in glorious detail! The introduction sequence of the Inspector Gadget pilot is covered, as well as the butchered Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles introduction sequence! Other shows covered include Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, M.A.S.K., She-Ra, Princess of Power, Transformers, ThunderCats, and Visionaries. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. We look at the conceptual/behind the scenes aspects of the cartoons of the eighties. The main article meticulously examines Filmation's pitch to Mattel (He-Man and the Masters of Space) based on the toy company's 1989 relaunch of He-Man. Another article showcases the Inspector Gadget pilot, and how the lead character was a far more competent character. Again, the edits made to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon are featured! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.