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Fighting Hero Comics (fanzine) comic books 1964

  • Issue #10
    Fighting Hero Comics (fanzine) 10

    Fighting Hero Comics No. 10 (1964), the first fanzine devoted entirely to amateur comic strips. The brainchild of G.B. Love, it served as a companion zine to the Rocket's Blast (soon to become the RBCC) adzine he published. Historic significance and features include: The 2nd appearance of The Eye in a classic cover and amazing strip by fandom great Biljo White. Includes a letter from a young fanboy named George R. R. Martin, who is now a fabulously successful Hugo award winning novelist; a note from bronze-age Marvel artist Al Milgrom; and one from big name fan Jeremy Barry. 12 pgs, ditto. 20-cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #11
    Fighting Hero Comics (fanzine) 11

    Published by the S.F.C.A. and edited by Rocket's Blast guru G.B. Love, Fighting Hero Comics was produced during the golden age of comic book fanzines. Issue # 11 features "The Black Scorpion vs. The Insidious Dr. Chang," with story by Raymond Miller and art by Howard Keltner. Also includes Helios The Sun God strip, written and drawn by Bernie Bubnis. Black Scorpion cover art by Howard Keltner. 14 pgs, ditto. 20-cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #12
    Fighting Hero Comics (fanzine) 12
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fighting Hero Comics #12 (1964) was the first fanzine devoted entirely to amateur comic strips. The brainchild of G.B. Love, it served as a companion fanzine to the Rocket's Blast (soon to become the RBCC) adzine he published. Historic significance and features include: Dimension Man classic cover and strip by legendary artist Ronn Foss. Dimension Man was one of the first ama-hero strips ever produced. Created by Foss and Parley Holman in Holman's Spotlite #1 (1961), the character became very popular, showing up in other early fanzines including the original Alter Ego. Ditto printed. Cover price $0.20.