Vortex (1982) comic books 1984
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Issue #6
Published 1984 by Vortex Comics.$7.00
Cover by Don Marshall. Edited by Ken Steacy. Stories and art by Jeff Morgan, Scott Deschaine, Dave Ross, Dave Darrigo, Don Marshall, Bob Jacques, Paul Rivoche, Michael T. Gilbert, Gene Day and Dan Day. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Artist Ken Steacy takes over as Editor of Vortex Magazine; a spoof of the comic book biz; the adventures of pirate queen Hot Mona; Dan Day illustrates a script by his late brother, legendary artist Gene Day. Studio I; Public Interest; Two Can Play; Hot Mona; The Observer. Terrific cover by Don Marshall; early inking work by Michael T. Gilbert. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.
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Issue #7
Published Mar 1984 by Vortex Comics.This 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.
Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Edited by Ken Steacy. Stories and art by Gilbert Hernandez, Jeff Morgan, John Van Bruggen and Anthony Van Bruggen. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Ken Steacy discusses the new series Mister X; an early sci-fi story by Gilbert Hernandez of Los Bros Hernandez; a spoof of the comic book biz; a bizarre adaptation of The Three Little Pigs. Return of ZZik; Studio II; The Big Bad Steppenwolf & The Three Little Pigs in One. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.
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Issue #8
Published Apr 1984 by Vortex Comics.$6.00
$6.00
Cover by Paul Rivoche. Edited by Ken Steacy. Stories and art by Trina Robbins, Ronn Sutton, Steve Leialoha, Jeff Morgan, Steve Gilbert and Ron Lightburn. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Editor Ken Steacy discusses the early 80s lull in alternative comics publishing; a dark satire of war; a spoof of the comic book biz; stories by Trina Robbins and Marvels Steve Leialoha. Queenie Hart vs. The Queen of Clubs; Starbikers: Dog Eat Dog; Corrective Surgery; Studio III; A Short History of Western Civilization. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.
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Issue #9
Published May 1984 by Vortex Comics.$8.00
$4.00
Cover by Ron Lightburn. Edited by Ken Steacy. Stories and art by Ty Templeton, Dan Day, James Waley, Jeff Morgan, Steve Gilbert and Joan Thornborrow. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Editor Ken Steacy on writers taking themselves too seriously; a spoof of the comic book biz; another spoof of the Charles Atlas bodybuilding ad; a Dan Day science fiction story. Killing Dragons; Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust; Studio IV; Geeks Hit the Streets! Comics; I Am a 97 lb. Weakling! 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.
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Issue #10
Vortex (1982) #10Published Sep 1984 by Vortex Comics.$6.00
$6.00
$5.00
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Edited by Ken Steacy. Stories and art by Gene Day, Ronn Sutton, Don Marshall, Dean Motter, Jeff Morgan and Ty Templeton. An anthology in the tradition of the early 80s, offering an emphasis on science fiction and stories for an older audience. Editor Ken Steacy on adult comic books; a text story by Dean Motter; a Gene Day comics poem with inks by brother Dan Day. Elderberry Down; Starbikers: New Ruins for Old; Prologue; The Library; Johnny Slaughter: Justice…At Any Cost. Cover by comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.
