Locus (1968) comic books 1968
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Issue #5
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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #5 includes a report on the 1968 Science Fiction Film Festival; a piece by Harlan Ellison, in which the noted curmudgeon gripes (surprise) about the mishandling of his Star Trek script by the show's producers, and otherwise hawks several of his books; "Tolkien Notes From All Over;" and other industry news from 1968. 4 pgs. 15 cents. Aug 12, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #6
Locus (1968) #6$15.00
View scansPublished by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #6 includes "Doorway #2" (a column by Greg Benford), and industry news from 1968. 8 pgs. 15 cents. Aug 25, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #7
Locus (1968) #7$11.00
View scansPublished by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #7 includes 1968 Hugo winners (Best novel: "Lord of Light" by Roger Zelazny), and a World Science-Fiction Convention report (The Society of Creative Anachronisms presented a medieval fashion show for the convention). 4 pgs. 15 cents. Sept 11, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #8
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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #8 includes notes from the Baycon meeting of the Tolkien Society of America (Tolkien hurt his leg; Vietnamese soldiers adopted the eye of Sauron as a battle emblem); a report that Joe Haldeman (who would go on to write the acclaimed sci-fi novel "The Forever War") had been injured by a booby trapped rocket while stationed in Viet Nam; and other industry news. 6 pgs. 15 cents. September 28, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #9
Locus (1968) #9$8.00
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View scansPublished by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #9 includes Saint Louis con news, European news, fanzine info, and industry news. 6 pgs. 15 cents. Oct 10, 1968. A press run of 300 copies is stated, with a circulation of 250. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #10
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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #10 includes a Belknap College Tolkien Conference report; a letter from noted sci-fi fan John Boardman; convention, club, Tolkien, and industry news. 6 pgs. 15 cents. Oct 24, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #11
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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #11 includes magazine news; Society for Creative Anachronism tournament news; and industry news (including snippets of reviews of "Charly" and "Barbarella.") 4 pgs. 15 cents. Oct 31, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #12
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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #12 includes a report on the Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference; noted sci-fi fan Tom Reamy announces Dallas fandom's ultimately failed bid to host the 31st World Science Fiction Convention; fandom's own Fred Paten presents some notes regarding Los Angeles fandom; other notes of interest are from sci-fi author Piers Anthony, and original vice president of the Mythopoeic Society Bernie Zuber; also features the usual club and industry news (including the upsetting news that NBC was about to axe "Star Trek.") 6 pgs. 15 cents. Nov 12, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #13
Locus (1968) #13This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #13 includes an obit for Mervyn Peake (author of "Titus Groan"); the relieving news that "Star Trek" will NOT be cancelled (yet); a thank you note from Joe Haldeman, who was recovering from an injury suffered while on duty in Viet Nam); and notes from sci-fi authors Poul Anderson and Harry Harrison. Also includes club and industry news. 6 pgs. 15 cents. Nov 12, 1968. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #14
Locus (1968) #14$2.50
View scansPublished by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #14 includes an obit for old-time fan Charles Lee Riddle (his son, Ira, is mentioned as a fan as well -- Ira went on to become one of the most prominent chess officials in the country and died himself in 2009); notes from authors Jack Chalker and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro; notes sci-fi fan Bruce Pelz; clippings from John Boardman (in which he mentions Gilbert Shelton's new strip, "The Freak Brothers); plus industry news and fanzine reviews. 6 pgs. 1968.
