Comic Book Artist SC (2003-2005 Top Shelf) 2nd Series comic books 1970 or later

Volume 1 - 1st printing. This great issues kicks off with "The Art of Dynamic Realism: Neal Adams & Alex Ross. Comics legends Neal Adams and Alex Ross team up for the first time to contribute a new cover featuring the Man of Steel, as we explore "The Art of Dynamic Realism" in new interviews with both artists (spotlighting plenty of rarely seen and unpublished Ross and Adams art). Plus, CBA continues its examinations of comics past, this time with the history of Arcade, The Comics Revue, the seminal 1970s underground comix showcase helmed by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Bill Griffith. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Frank "The Monkey Boy" Cho speaks! We get the story behind Frank Cho's Brandy, Oscar the Weiner Dog, Dean and the entire Liberty Meadows gang as one of the finest artists working today gets the CBA treatment when we examine his career in-depth with an exhaustive interview, sketchbook gallery, special color section, and Shanna the She-Devil preview! Plus comrade Chris Goss, creator of The Red Star, resurrecting the Evil Soviet Empire. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan- favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely- seen and unpublished artwork. We also begin our series of interviews with the best editors in the field as we chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence and noted artist in his own right. This issue's CBA Classic explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. Also, a new Jay Stephens sketchbook section, plus the usual news, views and reviews. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.50.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Invasion of the Filipino Artists" featuring the "Fearless Stylings of Alex Nino. Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan-favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork. Beginning in this issue is a series of interviews with the best editors in the field, starting with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence, and noted artist in his own right. This issue's "CBA Classic" explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. Also, a new Jay Stephens sketchbook section, plus the usual news, views & reviews. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Edited by Jon B. Cooke Straight Talkin' from Howard Chaykin! The feisty writer/artist gives us a candid interview on his superlative career in comics, from early days assisting Gil Kane, Wallace Wood, and Gray Morrow, to his '80s super-star years on American Flagg and The Shadow, to his current work on Mighty Love and Challengers of the Unknown! Plus a massive gallery of rarely seen and unpublished artwork, all behind a brand-new cover by Howard. Also the series of interviews continues with the best editors in the field as CBA chats with Axel Alonso, late of Vertigo and now the acclaimed editor behind the Marvel Comics renaissance. This issue's "CBA Classic" explores the'70s "Horror-Mood" black- and-white mags published by Skywald with a massive tribute to the late writer/editor of Psycho and Nightmare, "Archaic" Alan Hewetson. Also, new Sonny Liew sketchbook section! Plus the usual mini-interviews, views and reviews, and more cool stuff! Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.50.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. In a tribute to comic legend Will Eisner, creators from all over the industry contribute to this months CBA. Celebrating a 70-year career and unprecedented impact on the art form, Eisner was responsible for inventing the modern graphic novel. Creators such as Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Linsner, Mike Mignola, Alex Ross, Craig Thompson, and many more contribute art to this massive issue, which includes a cover by Dave Gibbons. In addition, heartfelt stories and anecdotes from a wide variety of comic book pros, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Richard Corben, Joe Kubert, David Mazzucchelli, and Joe Simon, paint a beautiful picture of a man dedicated to his art until his passing year. Join us to experience a spirit of good will as Will Eisners admirers celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a true giant. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 252 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.