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Illustrated Comic Collector's Handbook (1968) comic books 1956-1969

  • Issue #1
    Illustrated Comic Collector's Handbook (1968) 1

    First Edition. Research and art by Raymond Miller. Early fanzine in the tradition of "Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe" & "Who's Who in the DC Universe". Raymond draws over 30 golden age heroes (and sidekicks too) from all publishers and provides a brief capsulated history for each one. Captain Midnight, Miss Victory, Batman & Robin, Bulletman, Black Lion and the Cub, etc. Paper cover, 20 pages; b&w; 7 1/8-in. x 10-in.

    • Staple rust: Slight.
    • Staple rust: Moderate.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Volume II. Research and art by Raymond Miller. Captain Commando cover. Early fanzine in the tradition of "Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe" & "Who's Who in the DC Universe". Raymond draws over 50 heroes from all publishers and provides a brief capsulated history for each one. Blue Beetle, Red Bee, The Arrow, The Thin Man, Mr. America, Sub-Mariner, The Vision, The Destroyer, etc.; 36 pages; b&w; 7 1/8-in. x 10 1/8-in. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #3
    Illustrated Comic Collector's Handbook (1968) 3
    • Staple rust.

    Volume III. Capsule histories of Golden Age heroes. Research and art by Raymond Miller. Front cover: Green Hornet by Biljo White. Back cover: Blue Bolt by John Fantucchio. Early fanzine in the tradition of "Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe" & "Who's Who in the DC Universe". Raymond draws over 50 heroes from all publishers and provides a brief capsulated history for each one. Captain Terror, Kitty Kelly, Blackhawk, Mr. Satan, Aquaman, Namora, Green Turtle, The Steel Fist, etc.; 40 pages; b&w; 7-in. x 10 1/8-in. The original 1968 edition, not a reprint. Published in 1968 by G.B. Love of RBCC, Rocket's Blast-Comic Collector. Cover price $1.50.