Cartoonist Profiles (1977) comic books 1970 or later

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

February 1971. A unique quarterly magazine for the professional, the cartoon buff, the student, and all who enjoy cartoons. Cover blurb: "This life-size working model of a Rube Goldberg invention for taking photos the hard way is part of a wonderfully varied exhibit honoring the late, great cartoonist at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of History and Technology in Washington, D.C. (Details in this issue.) One explanatory note: when the balloon, which has already exploded in this picture, bursts, an electrical connection is made which causes a little button to rise from the floor under the dictator's foot, thus toppling him over backward onto the bulb. Visitors to the Exhibit stand in line to get a chance to sit on the stool and thus to start the mechanism in motion." Cover photo by Bill Perry. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

June 1971. Dan DeCarlo interview, Leobnard Starr, Bill Gaines. Cover blurb: "The bearded MADman shown here was honored at a recent surprise party and presented with a souvenir book containing a number of drawings done especially for the occasion by various MAD Magazine artists. Shown here is a drawing by George Woodbridge. Not shown here is an attached dial by means of which the dialogue in the balloons can be changed. Photos and other details inside this issue." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

September 1971. A unique quarterly magazine for the professional, the cartoon buff, the student, and all who enjoy cartoons. Cover blurb: "The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, where this year's Annual Meeting of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists was held in May. Details and photos of this annual outstanding event will be found inside this issue." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

December 1971. Cover blurb: "This issue contains a story written especially for CARTOONIST PROfiles readers by Charles Schulz. Following is his comment on the photo above: 'Here I am in my practice jersey given to me by the Minnesota North Stars. One of their centers, Charlie Burns, lives in our area during the summer and has been helping us with our junior hockey program. Note the great gloves. They are good for playing in but terrible for drawing.'" Cover photo by Kathy Mugele. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

March 1972. Cover blurb: "Bud Sagendorf, who writes and draws Popeye for King Features Syndicate, has sketched herewith some of the strip's famous characters for our cover. Starting at the upper left with Alice the Goon, and going counter-clockwise, you see J. Wellington Wimpy, Popeye, Swee'pea, the Jeep, Granny, Olive Oyl, the Sea Hag, Bernard, and Brutus, looking over the fence. Elsewhere in this issue we begin some of Sagendorf's reminiscences about Popeye's creator, the late E.C. Segar, with whom Bud was very closely associated from 1931 till Segar's death in 1938." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

June 1972. Cover blurb: "In this issue our readers will find our conversation with Russell Myers, the Kansas City cartoonist who writes and draws the saga of the witch Broom Hilda, in that very popular strip for the Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate. This cover drawing, showing the principal characters in action, was drawn especially by Russell Myers for CARTOONIST PROfiles." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

September 1972. Cover blurb: "At the first American International Congress of Comics held in New York this past April, your editor had the pleasure of spending a day with Herge, the famed Belgian creator of the world-renowned character, Tintin, whose exploits have entertained readers in many countries over the past 43 years. In this issue you will find an account of some of the things we talked about." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

December 1972. Cover blurb: "In this issue famed cartoonist, Dale Messick, tells the story of herself and her longtime popular strip Brenda Starr, which she created for the Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate" Cover photo by Jim Ruth. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

March 1973. Cover blurb: "The characters in the brand new comic strip, Mixed Singles, join creators Mel Casson and Wm. F. (Bill) Brown in this cover drawing which the cartoonist team made especially for CARTOONIST PROfiles. Left to right, they are Harvey Mix, Maynard, Gypsy, Joy, Casson & Brown, Arnold, Kelly and Ferris. The United Feature Syndicate is distributing this great new feature." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

September 1973. Cover blurb: "Gordon Bess, the creator of the very popular comic strip, Redeye, for King Features Syndicate, has drawn his characters especially for the cover of this issue. From left to right, they are: Medicine Man, Mawsquaw, Redeye, Tawnee, Tanglefoot, Pokey and the horse, Loco. Read about them, and about Gordon Bess, inside this issue." Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $9.00 View scan

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $3.20 View scan

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Garry Wills, Andrew Greeley, Paul Greenberg, Doonesbury, Ziggy, Tank McNamara, Spidey Super Stories, Don Wright, Shelby Kelly interview, Walt Disney Studios of the 1930s, Tony Di Preta interview, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 56 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $3.00.

December 1974. 6th Birthday. Exclusive in this issue: Personal Mementos written by famed New Yorker cartoonist, Peter Arno. Cover art by Peter Arno. Cover price $3.00.

March 1975. Cover blurb: "George Gately, who created the very funny panel Heathcliff which the McNaught Syndicate distributes, has put together this action montage of his feline hero for us. More about Heathcliff inside." Cover price $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Johnny Hart interview, Harvey Kurtzman interview, Jeff Millar/Bill Hinds (Tank McNamara) interview, Fred Gardineer, Harry Hershfield, Norman Mingo interview, Roger Bradfield (Dooley's World) interview, The Little King, Charles R. Bowers animation, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 68 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

December 1975. Cover blurb: "L to R: Writer Don Wilder, Artist Bill Rechin, and at the bottom, Brant Parker, creator of the new comic strip 'Crock' for the Field Newspaper Syndicate. In this issue you will find the story of how these three are working together on this funny new feature." Cover price $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

March 1976. Cover blurb: "In this issue you will find an exclusive interview with Bud Blake, the creator of the much-admired comic strip, Tiger, which is distributed by King Features." Cover art by Bud Blake. Cover price $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

June 1976. Cover blurb: "This Bicentennial cartoon was drawn especially for CARTOONIST PROfiles by David Gantz, the creator of the popular new daily and Sunday comic strip, Don Q, which is distributed by the New York Times Special Features Syndicate." Cover price $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Bill Hoest (Lockhorns) interview, Mad magazine Christmas cards, Roy Crane scrapbook, Victor De La Fuente interview, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 92 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

March 1977. Cover blurb: "These action roughs of Raggedy Ann are reproduced from model sheets drawn by Tissa David, who animated the title character for the new full-length animation musical, 'Raggedy Ann & Andy.' Famed animator Grim Natwick writes a tribute to Tissa in this issue." Cover price $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Star Hawks (Ron Goulart/Gil Kane), Charles Schulz in London, Frank McLaughlin interview, Bill Hoest interview, Tintin, Hanna-Barbera animation, Burne Hogarth, Raggedy Ann & Andy animated film, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 92 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: interviews with Al Capp, Gil Kane, and Otto Messmer (Felix the Cat), and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 68 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. This issue features John and Allen Saunders (Mary Worth, Steve Roper & Mike Nomad), Edwina, "Inside Woody Allen" by Stu Hample, Mort Walker, working in animation in 1923 New York, TV cartoon commercials, editorial cartoonist Newton Thomas Pratt, John F. Langton, Walt Disney's "Pete's Dragon," Sherlocko the Monk, Roy Crane sketchbook, and more. Bonus fold-out poster with self-portraits of the 1970 membership of the National Cartoonists Society (10.75 x 64 in.). Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $7.00

September 1978. In this issue: Willard Mullin, John Romita & Spider-Man, Bill Blackbeard, Winnie the Pooh, Joe Kubert, Allen & John Saunders, Jerry DeFuccio, Grim Natwick, John Severin, Stan Stamaty, Hilda Terry, Doug Marlette, Jim Berry, Keith Mackenzie, I. Klein, Comic Strip Auction, Mel Calman. Cover drawn especially for CARTOONIST PROfiles by Willard Mullin. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $6.70

December 1978. Cover blurb: "This is the beginning of an episode in 'Kerry Drake' - based on the real Museum of Cartoon Art. For the story of how it came about read: 'A Paean to my Peers.'" Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $3.40 View scan

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.60 View scan

June 1979. Cover blurb: "When we interviewed cartoonist Stan Drake about his new syndicated panel 'Pop Idols,' and about his upcoming portrait show featuring 50 famous cartoonists, we said we'd like to feature one of the portraits on our cover. But Stan didn't want to appear to favor one cartoonist over another, so he suggested we solve the problem by using his portrait of your editor, Jud Hurd." Cover price $3.50.

September 1979. Cover blurb: "On April 1, 1979, the day when the new comic strip 'Zeus!' made its newspaper debut, a surprise party was arranged in Honolulu for its creator, Corky Trinidad, by members of 'The House of Cartoons,' Hawaii's Cartoonists' Association. Shown here (L to R) are Gary Kato, George Lee, Corky Trinidad, Don Dougherty, Karen Wong, Dennis Fujitake and Dave Thorne. Zeus! is being distributed by The Register & Tribune Syndicate. Story in this issue." Cover price $3.50.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $3.50.

March 1980. Cover blurb: "Pope John Paul II has just been presented here with a book of Mickey Mouse's adventures, by Franco Fossati from the Press Office of 'Mostra Internazionale dei Cartoonists' in Rome. This photo was sent to us by Carlo Chendi of Rapallo, Italy. Carlo is the well-known writer of Italian comics and an organizer of comics congresses. He writes that The Pope knows Mickey Mouse very well and would like to find time for reading again the stories of the agreeable mouse." Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $2.80 View scan

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $2.80 View scan

Artist Bob Zschiesche cover featured. Zschiesche saw his cartoons first published in a nationally distributed magazine called Open Road for Boys. In 1943, at the age of 15, Zschiesche began taking classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Instructors included Dick Calkins, creator of Buck Rogers. After completing the two-year course, Zschiesche found employment as a mail-boy at the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune editorial cartoonists took time to look over Zschieche´s drawings and recommended him for a job as assistant to Frank King, creator of Gasoline Alley. Cover price $3.50.

The 50th Anniversary of Blondie is cover-featured. Blondie is a much-loved comic strip created by Chic Young that has been syndicated in newspapers since 1930. Originally, the strip centered on Blondie Boopadoop, a carefree flapper girl who spent her days in dance halls. On February 17, 1933, after much fanfare and buildup, Miss Boopadoop was married to Dagwood Bumstead, a wealthy boyfriend of hers. Unfortunately for the Bumsteads, Dagwood was disowned by his upper-crust family for marrying beneath his class, and he has been slaving away in the office of the J. C. Dithers Construction Company to support his family ever since. Blondie and Dagwood have stayed together, living in suburbia next door to Herb and Tootsie Woodley. The Bumstead family has grown with the addition of a son Alexander (originally "Baby Dumpling"), a daughter Cookie, and a dog named Daisy. Alexander and Cookie have grown up into teenagers who uncannily resemble their parents. Blondie has received many honors throughout the years as a classic comic strip, including its own U.S. postage stamp in 1995. Chic Young drew Blondie until his death in 1973, when the control of the strip passed to his son Dean Young. Dean Young has collaborated with a number of artists on the strip, including Jim Raymond, Stan Drake, and most recently Dennis LeBrun. While the look of Blondie has been carefully preserved, a number of details have been altered to keep up with changing times. Blondie herself is no longer simply a house-wife, but she and Tootsie Woodley started a catering business in 1991. Dagwood still knocks heads with his boss, Mr. Dithers, but now he does it in his capacity as Webmaster for J. C. Dithers Construction Company. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $3.60 View scan

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.10 View scan

Add to cart FN 6.0 $2.90 View scan

Issue No. 48 has profiles or features covering the following artists: Henry Boltinoff, Gordon Campbell, John Canemaker, Al Capp, Jerry DeFuccio, Tony Di Preta, Bill Gallo, Johnny Hart, David Hilberman, Bil Keane, I. Klein, Harry Love, Ranan Lurie, Duncan Macpherson, Grim Natwick, Charles Schulz, Raeburn Van Buren, Mort Walker, and Zim. Cover price $4.00.

Cover feature is an interview with writer Jim Lawrence and artist Ron Harris on producing the "Dallas" comic strip based on the popular TV series. Interview with BC's Johnny Hart. Hank Ketcham talks about thirty years of Dennis the Menace. Article on Tex Avery. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $3.60 View scan

Add to cart VF 8.0 $3.60 View scan

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $5.00.