Rocket's Blast Comicollector (1961 RBCC) comic books 1971

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The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #79 (120 pgs), with cover art by R. Kline. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80sr. It features: a Lex Luthor drawing by Newton; "Hot Air From a Cool Fan" column by Warner; an article on Pulp stories by James Van Hise; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; a Hulk drawing by Jim Jones; ads for Miamicon II, Fantastic Exploits #17, The Spectrum #1, Witzend #8, Fandom Annual #2, Overstreet's The Comic Book Price Guide #1, 1971 Comic Art Convention, and Houstoncon ?71; a letters column (including missives by Richard Corben and Gary Groth); and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #80 (104 pgs), with Dr. Strange painted cover art by John Adkins Richardson. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: an article on Pulps by James Van Hise; "Information Center" by Raymond Miller; a tribute to Virgil Finlay; "Danny Dreams" part one by Joe Kubert; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; ads for Fantastic Exploits #19, Graphic Fantasy #1, The Comic Artist #3, Miamicon #2, D-Con '71, Houstoncon '71, Graphic Story Magazine #13, and The Comic Book Price Guide #1 second printing; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #81 (124 pgs), with cover art by Richard Corben. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Collage, Witzend #8, Vulcan #1, D Con '71, San Diego Comic-Con, and more; a letters column; "Danny Dreams" strip by Joe Kubert; a piece on The Spider by James Van Hise and Robert Weinberg; the "RB-CC Information Center"; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2,000. Cover price $0.75.

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The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #82 (120 pgs), with Hawkman cover art by Don Newton. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Collage, Fandom Annual #2, and more; a letters column (including a missive by Richard Corben); a report on Houstoncon '71 by James Van Hise; "The RB-CC Information Center" by Raymond Miller; a "Superman Comics Index"; a centerfold by Bob Kline; a piece on The Spider by James Van Hise and Robert Weinberg; "Danny Dreams" strip by Joe Kubert; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2,000. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #83 (120 pgs), with cover art by Richard Corben. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Fandom Annual #2, Kirk Alyn's book A Job for Superman, and more; an interview with Kirk Alyn; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; a piece on The Adventures of Captain Marvel serial by Earl W. Blair Jr.; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2,000. Cover price $0.75.

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The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #84 (148 pgs), with cover art by Newton. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: "Pulps Era of Adventure" column by James Van Hise and Robert Weinberg; a Call of Cthulu center spread by Newton; an article on the Captain America serial by Earl W. Blair; the RBCC Information Center by Raymond Miller; ads for Fantastic Exploits, Comic & Crypt #5, Comic Fandom Monthly #2 Phase 1, and the first annual Witchcraft and Sorcery Convention; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2250. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #85 (108 pgs), with cover art by Bill Black. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80sr. It features: A five-page strip that is the first chapter of "The Massacre of the Innocents". What is interesting about it? In this short segment, three well-known superheros are ruthlessly murdered by an unknown assailant. Sound familiar? It's a strip that was more than a decade ahead of its time; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; "Pulps Era of Adventure" by James Van Hise and Robert Weinberg; "The RBCC Information Center" by Raymond Miller; ads for Phase 1, Collectors Book Store, The Comic Book Price Guide #1 second printing, and The Menomonee Falls Gazette; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2250. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #86 (116 pgs), with cover art by Bernie Wrightson. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: Massacre of the Innocents strip part two; ads for Fantastic Exploits #21, Graphic Story Magazine #14; the book Superman: From the 30's to the 70's, and more; a piece on counterfeit comics by Bruce Hamilton; Thor pinup by Don Newton; "Superman Foresees Supercons" by Kirk Alyn; The Claws of Death strip; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2,250. Cover price $0.75.

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The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #87 (136 pgs), with Green Hornet cover art by Don Newton. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: an article about The Crimson Ghost serial; Massacre of the Innocents strip by Brad Caslor; "The RB-CC Information Center" by Raymond Miller; a feature on Western movie stars; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; an interview with Joe Kubert by Bruce Hamilton; a piece on pulp hero Operator #5; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2,250. Cover price $0.75.