Comics Journal (1977) comic books 2002

King-Cat Comics - an interview with John Porcellino; John Ney Rieber on Vertigo, writing post-9/11 Captain America and why he hasn't sued J.K. Rowling; a John Buscema retrospective; special international comics coverage - Fabrice Neaud, Hisashi Sakaguchi and 2001 British comics in review. Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: TCJ unearths a long-lost interview of the legendary cartoonist and illustrator Noel Sickles. Sickles drew the adventure strip Scorchy Smith, which in turn inspired Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon) to further refine Sickles' chiaroscuro style, later championed by Alex Toth. The interview is conducted by another legendary cartoonist, the late Gil Kane, and comics historian Ron Goulart. This is a fascinating conversation among three articulate members of the profession, part history, part shoptalk. Plus: A look at the work of Jason Lutes and Daniel Clowes; some of the last Peanuts strips examined; and DC makes romantic overtures toward Diamond distributors. In addition to the Journal's award-winning news and analysis, this issue also marks the return of critic R. Fiore and his Funnybook Roulette column. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

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The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: Tom Spurgeon asks the hard questions of down-under wunderkind Dylan Horrocks: What, exactly, does it take to be the leading voice of an entire generation of cartoonists? With the groundbreaking Hicksville under his belt, and the brand-new Atlas, plus his current work with DC, Horrocks barely had time to make us this glorious all-new cover! Also: A new distributor crisis - independents, friendly LPC files Chapter 11; panel discussions - Burns, Kaz, Deitch, Kidd, McGuire, Spiegelman and Ware; R. Fiore on Ghost World; and a new manga column. Plus: News, criticism, various genius columnists, and everything else you've ever wanted in a comics magazine. Magazine, 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

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The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: Spring's in full swing, and TCJ celebrates by bringing you a cover interview with Vertigo artist and Scary Godmother creator Jill Thompson! It is a fun, career-spanning chat with the Eisner Award winner that should not be missed. This issue also boasts an interview with the incomparable illustrator and cartoonist Michael Kupperman (a.k.a. P. Revess). The creator of the unsettlingly funny comic strip, "Up All Night," and author of the book Snake 'N' Bacon's Cartoon Cabaret talks about his life and art in a lively conversation guaranteed to be minty fresh. Plus: Tom Spurgeon weighs in on Box Office Poison, and a look at legal battles over Marvel Comics, 2002 edition. And as always, this issue is rounded out with the award-winning news, indispensable criticism and informative columns you would expect from the only insightful magazine about comics art. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Interviews with comics old-timer Creig Flessel (Detective Comics, the original Sandman) and Young Turk Dave Cooper. The state of the comics industry 2002. Plus reviews, comics, letters, and news. Typically restrained, subtle cover by Cooper. Black and white with some color pages; 128 pages. Cover price $6.95.

Interviews with underground hero Victor Moscoso and comic-strip artist Mark Tonra. The work of anime pioneer Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Plus reviews, comics, letters, and news. Black and white with some color pages; 128 pages. Cover price $6.95.

A year after 9/11, the comics community's response to the tragedy is examined by Ruben Bolling (Tom the Dancing Bug), Ted Rall, R. Fiore, Rich Kreiner and others. Interview with British cartoonist and activist Donald Rooum. Plus reviews, comics, letters, and news. Black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $6.95.

The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: TCJ spends October picking the brain of the staggeringly talented artist Steve Rude, talking about his life, his art, his experiences working for Marvel and DC and his life's work, Nexus. The cover by Rude alone is worth plunking down seven bucks for, but Fantagraphics likes their readers, so they're also interviewing the delightful Andi Watson of Skeleton Key and Slow News Day fame, as well as throwing in the award-winning news and criticism that everybody expects. Plus: Switzerland - the most exciting place for comics in the world; Neil Gaiman trounces Todd McFarlane in court over Miracleman; Whatever Happened to Joe Matt?; and is SPX selling out? Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.95.

Recalling childhood with Debbie Drechsler; Will Eisner - a new interview on the 30s shop system; R. Fiore on Dark Knight 2 and Krazy Kat; color essays on manga, minicomix, Trondheim and Punch magazine. Cover price $6.95.