Comics Buyer's Guide (1971) comic books

April 8, 1988. 'Inferno' begins with 'X-Terminators' (with comments from Louise Simonson and editor Bob Harras); Honeymooners attend a comic-con in the preview; Speedball - Marvel hero bounces onto scene; 'X-Men' pilot to be shown at cons; Comico to publish 'Trollords'; John Byrne still says 'no comment.' Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Funnies in the '30s; From the Out Box - a look at book editing; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; SF/Fantasy World; Showcase; Trufan Adventures; Unlikely Team-Ups; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

April 15, 1988. It's Overstreet time - many b&w 'vanity' comics dropped, record prices are reported; dispute between Fantagraphics Books Publisher Gary Groth and Kirby Awards administrator David Olbrich has resulted in the dissolution of the Kirby Awards; preview of Antares Circle. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

April 22, 1988. Stan Lee, John Buscema do Silver Surfer graphic novel 'Judgement Day'; 'Iron Man' #232 has two versions; preview of Marvel's 'Speedball'; Harvey Awards - Fantagraphics replaces Kirbys with tribute named for Kurtzman; Eisner Awards - ERCBRA helps establish new professional comics awards; 'Lum' is delayed; Cloak and Dagger: mutants. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; SF/Fantasy World; Showcase; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

April 29, 1988. George Perez on 'Superman' and 'New Teen Titans'; Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom DeFalco named Marvel VP; Diamond carries 'Puma Blues'; In Memoriam - Milton Caniff. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

May 6, 1988. Duckula - The Duck of Darkness comes to Marvel. Plus: The Incal - Moebius saga covers 3 volumes. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

May 13, 1988. CBG Fan Awards Issue - winners include George Perez, Mark Gruenwald, Alan Moore, Terry Austin, Watchmen, Justice League International, Batman: Son of the Demon and The Question; Friendly Frank's - judge says no reversal; this two-section issue of CBG previews Marvel's Duckula. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

May 20, 1988. Comics in Your Future - publishers unveil plans at Diamond Seminar; preview of Comico's The Jam; an all-Fantagraphics letter column; Circulation 1987 - Action, Batman had biggest gains, while Transformers and Hulk had biggest losses. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

May 27, 1988. Alan Moore, Bill Sienkiewicz team for graphic album 'Brought to Light'; Alan Moore is publisher with formation of Mad Love (Publishing) Ltd.; yet another Marvel character meets The High Evolutionary in his annual this summer; Growing up with Yogi; Law Is a Ass - how do you tell a good guy? Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

June 3, 1988. 'X-Terminators' leads to 'Inferno'; X-Men figures may ship in '89; Overstreet restores black & white titles for '89; preview of Death Hawk; The Green Lama - he was born in the pulps and came to comics. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

June 10, 1988. John Byrne to write, draw 'West Coast Avengers' and 'She-Hulk,' with comments from Byrne. Plus: DC announces more projects; Letters - a Doctor Who checklist. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

June 17, 1988. 'Titans' change name, form branch, with comments from Marv Wolfman. Plus: Comics stores imperiled by government's RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act. Also: Bad Company preview. Cover price $1.95.

June 24, 1988. John Byrne's 'West Coast Avengers' art is shown; Cleveland salutes Superman; Tribute to Superman - Stan Lee says, "Imagine how it must have been when Jerry and Joe first had the vision"; Tribute to Milton Caniff - King Features' tribute to The Rembrandt of the Comics; preview of Marvel's Semper Fi'. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

July 1, 1988. DC offers copyright on new properties - 'will acquire properties on a basis more favorable to creators'; Nick Fury vs. SHIELD is hot; winners are announced by cartoonists, mystery writers and SF writers; Funnies in the '30s - tough, gangbusting detectives elbowed their way into the funny papers; preview of Fantagraphics' Keif Llama; Comics Price Guide Issue. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

July 8, 1988. Inferno - Marvel series has crossovers & tie-ins, with comments from Walt & Louise Simonson; Marvel's 'Masterworks' in fall - X-Men, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Avengers; preview of Flare; Golden Apple Awards are announced; Roy Thomas talks about upcoming projects. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

July 15, 1988. ElfQuest 10th Anniversary - 1978-1988; Marv Wolfman and George Perez plan Teen Titans graphic novel. ElfQuest cover by Wendy Pini. Cover price $1.95.

July 22, 1988. Anniversary issues wrap Marvel stories - Thor, Captain America and Avengers celebrate; Batman movie cast - Michael Keaton as The Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker; future of Star Trek; death of Louis L'Amour. Cover price $1.95.

Original cover price: $1.95. July 29, 1988. Walt Simonson talks new team members unveiled in Avengers #300; Superman documentary wins an Emmy Award; Marvel is for sale; the great Peach County inferno - motor home fire destroys Hawkmoon art by Rafael Kayanan. Cover price $1.95.

August 5, 1988. 'Toronto Summit' - 'Cerebus' comics to be reprinted, Cerebus to be a toy, Cerebus & TMNT in mini-comics, 'Puma Blues' goes to Mirage; no new work by Frank Miller in '88, says Miller. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

August 12, 1988. Superman Expo has money woes - Neverending Battle board votes to OK bankruptcy; New Universe titles end; Fish Police - what would you do if you woke up as a fish?; Moebius - Self-Publish?; comic book created for novel The Comic Book Killer - limited edition will include actual comic book; Jim Henson searches for artists; lifeline or deathline for Robin? Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

August 19, 1988. Origin issue is vital to 'Inferno' - Louise & Walt Simonson warn to not skip 'X-Factor' #35; Tapping the Vein - Eclipse Comics to adapt Clive Barker's 'Books of Blood'; preview of 'Concrete' #9; Viz Comics - deluxe, regular manga, including 'Area 88,' 'Kamui'; Piranha Press - 'We'd rather do it right than do it right away'; 'Lone Wolf' art sets auction record. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Business World; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

August 26, 1988. New Universe lives; 'Wolverine' #1, 'Punisher War Journal' #1 out of stock; 'Roger Rabbit' adaptation has 'very large' print run; Old Superheroes IX - Ron Goulart examines The Shadow; Scratch returns. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

September 2, 1988. Archie plans hero line - aims for direct-sales market with heroes old and new; The Justice Machine is trapped in the middle of an inter-global conflict; Law Is a Ass - in comics, "gritty" usually translates into "death." Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

September 9, 1988. Harlan Ellison plugs comics in article for December 'Playboy'; Ginger Fox preview; FantaCon returns; The Hit Parade - a karate instructor looks at violence in comic books; Frankenstein - Ron Goulart looks at the monster in the comics. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

September 16, 1988. 'Pogo' returns; 'The War' - this is the way The New Universe ends; Marvel-DC crossover?; preview of Panda Khan. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

September 23, 1988. Batman movie - creator Bob Kane says, "This is going to be the definitive, dramatic movie you've been waiting for the last eight years"; Carl Barks oil painting "The Makings of a Fish Story" featuring Donald Duck, his nephews and Uncle Scrooge has been bought for $75,000; Tom Batiuk strikes a blow for literacy; preview of Robotech II: The Sentinels. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Original cover price: $1.95. September 30, 1988. Action Comics goes monthly - George Perez comments on his upcoming run on the title; Hugo Awards - Watchmen wins, Lawrence Watt-Evans wins for story; the Al Williamson-Archie Goodwin Secret Agent is previewed; Spider-Man aids UNICEF. Cover price $1.95.

October 7, 1988. Marvel launches 'Ad Astra' - SF writers sign for new series; Walt Simonson off 'Avengers'; Daredevil on TV, FF movie 'likely'; Jim Henson seeks storyboard artist; Now wants editors, production aides; Bud Plant staff survives fires; 2nd 'Omaha' anthology; 33 guest artists in 'Ms. Tree' #50; 'Batman' update - Sean Young to play Vicki Vale; price guide - up-to-date look at what's hot. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

October 14, 1988. Aircel, Eternity merge - creates 5th largest company in direct-sales market; imprints, editorial direction remain unchanged. Plus: Piranha to publish in spring - 4 projects under contract, 8 more nearly ready. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; It's Bound to Happen; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

October 21, 1988. 'Silver Surfer' book has new coloring, art; 'Captain America' #350 - Commission unmasked, title character decided; The mighty Thor - the end of the gods war and beyond; Flaming Carrot garage sale - Bob Burden sells shirt off his back. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Cartoon Commentary; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Fanzine Guide; Four-Color Comments; From Behind the Cash Register; Hit Parade; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Original Super-Heroes; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

October 28, 1988. Roy Thomas - Goodbye, 'Infinity, Inc.' Hello, 'Helix.' Plus: R.I. home burglarized, $2000 in comics stolen. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

November 4, 1988. Airboy Diary - Ernie Colon draws origin of Valkyrie and fate of Flying Dutchman, while Adam and Andy Kubert draw final battle with Misery; comic strip artists fight against homelessness; DC tests computerized color - new system does not replace need for colorists. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Business World; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

November 11, 1988. Whatever happened to Mike W. Barr? 'MAZE Agency,' 'Doc Savage' and jigsaw puzzles. Plus: 'Comic Book Killer' contains real comic book as vital clue. And: Eternity Comics seeks artist for Western comic book. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

November 18, 1988. Director Tim Burton discusses The Batman; Punisher will star in hardcover graphic novel 'Return to Big Nothing' by Steven Grant, Mike Zeck and John Beatty; preview of Street Heroes 2005; Holiday Suggestions - Will Eisner, Peter David, Richard Howell and others suggest gifts you can offer; Original Heroes - Black Terror had a striking costume. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

November 25, 1988. Concrete in color - demand expected following 'Playboy' article; Holiday Suggestions - Max Allan Collins suggests presents you can give; Hit Parade - who's stronger: Thor or The Hulk?; 'Dreadstar' - serialized Jim Starlin novel to appear as back-up when Peter David, Angel Medina take over lead; Catalan Communications announces line of graphic juvenile novels. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

December 2, 1988. Andrews Group buys Marvel Comics - price is $82.5 million, while New World paid $46 million in 1986; First Publishing announces new line of graphic fiction, new format; holiday suggestions; Hamersley is complaint target - Portland TV reporter discusses matter on show; 'Twilight Man' launches First Fiction Project. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Cartoon Commentary; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Four-Color Comments; Information, Please; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Role of the Dice; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

December 9, 1988. 'Batman' #428 sells for $25-$40 - cold-blooded murder of Robin makes for hot sales; Robin's death in trade pb, ready 'for Christmas sales'; DC announces 1989 plans - new titles to star Batman and Justice League; Damage Control - cleaning up after super-heroes; Friendly Frank's store closes - Lansing manager convicted, case under appeal; Comic Legends store, owners fined $3000 for sale of undergrounds; cel sale exceeds $1 million - Mickey Mouse cel sells for $148,500. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics Guide; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; I Cover the Newsstand; Information, Please; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; SF/Fantasy World; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

December 16, 1988. DC to distribute Comico comics; Frank Miller writes 'RoboCop II' screenplay (with comments from Miller); Comics Utopia - was it 1974?; 'Black Kiss' printings' secret is on the bag; John Byrne draws 'New Mutants' #75; 'Gore Shriek' artist chosen for 'Dick Tracy' make-up effects; 'Speed Racer' artist sought. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Animation News; Book Guide; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; I Cover the Newsstand; Information, Please; It's Bound to Happen; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

December 23, 1988. DC/Comico pact: what's the reason? DC: 'A diverse market is a healthy market'; Comico: 'We knew we could benefit greatly.' Plus: 'Batman' titles are hot. And: Original Heroes - Ron Goulart discusses The Sandman. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

December 30, 1988. How, why and when Robin died - a year to the life or death of Robin, or, how Jason's fate was decided in more than 365 days; full text of a "Bill of Rights for Comics Creators." Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

January 6, 1989. Batman's hot, Silver Age titles are even hotter; Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe - this time for sure; preview of The MAZE Agency #2; Comics Price Guide Issue. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

January 13, 1989. Malibu acquires Adventure Publications - imprint to join Eternity and Aircel, improved scheduling pledged; Walt Simonson gets 'Fantastic Four'; Iron Man loses use of his legs; Funnies in the '30s - newspaper strips featured The West; a lost installment of Fred Hembeck's feature. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

January 20, 1989. 'Batman' - 1989 is going to be a busy year with Sam Hamm, John Byrne; Veronica lodged in own title; Yogi Bear 11; preview of 'Gun Fury'; Tarpe Mills dies - creator of 'Miss Fury' strip; 'Robotech II: The Sentinels' #2 misprinting to be destroyed - Eternity offers affidavit returns, new printing. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

January 27, 1989. Don Martin plans 'Klutz' comic book - studio seeks artists, letterers for this and other projects; 'Tiny Tunes' will be a half-hour syndicated animated TV series; 'Batman' movie trailer; The Law Is a Ass - copyrights and trademarks; John Ostrander discusses store policies and Buddy Saunders responds. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

February 3, 1989. 'Badger Goes Berserk' - mini-series to be 'jam' with ten (or more) artists; 'Cerebus' is delayed; Innovation offers a look at a number of its upcoming titles; 'CBG' Index. Cover price $1.95.

February 10, 1989. In this special Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue: The Early Years - a similar drawing style and a love for the work of Jack Kirby brought Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird together; The Inspiration - a silly drawing was half of a multimillion-dollar idea...naming it was the other half; The Mirage Studios - see the facilities and meet all the artists; The Turtles Guide - identify with confidence every printing of every Mirage Studios publication (with pictures)...and never get stung again; The Future - what follows Turtles? Dinosaurs and a killer planet. Also in this issue: Ad Information; Animation News; Classifieds; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.95.

February 17, 1989. Wendy and the Beast - 'Beauty and the Beast' by Wendy Pini coming in May; annual CBG Fan Awards voting ballot; preview of Hero Sandwich. Cover price $1.95.

February 24, 1989. DC restructures editorial responsibilities; Annuals - Marvel has 'Atlantis Attacks,' DC has separate stories; Wolverine cut from 'ALF' special. Cover price $1.95.

March 3, 1989. Marvel, Epic remain separate - changes mean 'no change editorially,' Tom DeFalco says; Topps - deluxe Batman cards; preview of 'Trollords'; Comics in Your Future tells you what's coming through the end of April; Atlantis Attacks - story runs through all 14 Marvel annuals; 'Cheval Noir' to include Druillet. Also in this issue: Adventures of Superman; Ad Information; Business World; Cartoon Commentary; Classifieds; Comics Trader; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; For Your Reference; Hit Parade; I Cover the Newsstand; Information, Please; It's Bound to Happen; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Showcase; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.95.

March 10, 1989. Wolverine - graphic novel, life story, new writer, new costume (with comments from Peter David and Archie Goodwin); New Comics' DemonBlade is previewed. Cover price $1.95.

March 17, 1989. 800th issue! News - Topps Batman set will ship in May, Marvel offers collectible figures of its characters and you can vote for favorites, Piranha moves to DC, Marshal Law takes a vacation, Nancy Eats Food comes from Kitchen Sink, Archie is still a teenager in 3000 A.D., Justice League changes its name. Plus: Marvel's Nth Man preview; SF/Fantasy World - Nebula nominees are announced; Animation News - Roger Rabbit will be on Disney and Showtime cable channels, the first new Roger and Baby Herman cartoon is "Tummy Trouble," Disney begins Funny Flickers; Business World - Supreme Court upholds RICO against book stores, Innovation is founded by venture capital. Cover price $1.95.