The Comic Reader

Was a Magazine that was first started by two men who have gone on to make their names well known  in the comic book industry! 

The issue to the top right is an example of a later issue.  The cover is by Sergio Aragones, of 'Groo' fame and also the fastest artist at the annual SDCC's 'Quick Draw' contest.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see more of the isssues  we currently have in stock!

Michael

 KUNG FU FIGHTING 

AMAZING HEROES

Was A Long Running Magazine About  Amazing Comic Book Heroes! 

We just finished listing several in our eBay Featured Store and wanted to tell you a little bit about the history of the magazine...

Amazing Heroes was another fine magazine about the comic book industry which was published by the Fantagraphics Books company from 1981 to 1992.

It was originally published bi-weekly for many years, and then in 1989 it went on a  monthly basis.

Amazing Heroes magazine ran for 203 issues, which was amazing in itself as a lot of competitors bit the dust during that run!

The first twelve issues were magazine sized, then the rest of issues were comic book sized.

Amazing Heroes lasted so long in my opinion  because it took a somewhat lighter editorial tone to its review of comic books. It seemed to come from a fan's point of view.  It was a fun read while it lasted!

Additionally there would be special features like comic book hero histories articles that were written which would help new fans find out about a hero's past.

Regular features included comic book industry news, comics creator interviews, and of course reviews on new products.

One of the most anticipated highlights during the years in print were the 'Swimsuit Special  Editions' where various comic book artists would submit illustrated drawings  of characters  in bikinis and other beach apparel!

Lastly, the Amazing Heroes Preview Special would appear twice a year, and would present  previews of all comic books scheduled to appear over the next several months. Of course with such a large scope those issues would be over-sized issues and quite often were squarebound.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues we currently have in stock!

Michael

COMICS INTERVIEW

COMICS INTERVIEW

We have listed several Comics Interview magazines in our eBay Featured Store! 

This highly regarded magazine about comics creators was edited and published by David Anthony Kraft.

The magazine lasted many years and was an informative in-depth magazine with multiple articles in each and every issue.

Some issues would have a theme such as the one to the right, where the theme was on 'The Punisher'.

Other issues would be on Star Trek, major Marvel Comics super-heroes, major DC Comics superheroes, or independent comics creators.

Some of my favorite articles would be on the comic book originators from the 1930's to 1960's. Those were fun reads! 

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues of 'Comics Interview' we currently have in stock!

Michael

The Comic Reader

Was a Magazine that was first started by two men who have gone on to make their names well known  in the comic book industry! 

The issue to the top right is an example of a later issue.  The cover is by Sergio Aragones, of 'Groo' fame and also the fastest artist at the annual SDCC's 'Quick Draw' contest.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see more of the isssues  we currently have in stock!

Michael

AMAZING HEROES

Was A Long Running Magazine About  Amazing Comic Book Heroes! 

We just finished listing several in our eBay Featured Store and wanted to tell you a little bit about the history of the magazine...

Amazing Heroes was another fine magazine about the comic book industry which was published by the Fantagraphics Books company from 1981 to 1992.

It was originally published bi-weekly for many years, and then in 1989 it went on a  monthly basis.

Amazing Heroes magazine ran for 203 issues, which was amazing in itself as a lot of competitors bit the dust during that run!

The first twelve issues were magazine sized, then the rest of issues were comic book sized.

Amazing Heroes lasted so long in my opinion  because it took a somewhat lighter editorial tone to its review of comic books. It seemed to come from a fan's point of view.  It was a fun read while it lasted!

Additionally there would be special features like comic book hero histories articles that were written which would help new fans find out about a hero's past.

Regular features included comic book industry news, comics creator interviews, and of course reviews on new products.

One of the most anticipated highlights during the years in print were the 'Swimsuit Special  Editions' where various comic book artists would submit illustrated drawings  of characters  in bikinis and other beach apparel!

Lastly, the Amazing Heroes Preview Special would appear twice a year, and would present  previews of all comic books scheduled to appear over the next several months. Of course with such a large scope those issues would be over-sized issues and quite often were squarebound.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues we currently have in stock!

Michael

COMICS INTERVIEW

We just listed several Comics Interview magazines in our eBay Featured Store! 

This highly regarded magazine about comics creators was edited and published by David Anthony Kraft.

The magazine lasted many years and was an informative in-depth magazine with multiple articles in each and every issue.

Some issues would have a theme such as the one to the right, where the theme was on 'The Punisher'.

Other issues would be on Star Trek, major Marvel Comics super-heroes, major DC Comics superheroes, or independent comics creators.

Some of my favorite articles would be on the comic book originators from the 1930's to 1960's. Those were fun reads! 

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues of 'Comics Interview' we currently have in stock!

Michael

 SECRET AGENTS

Star Trek Fan Club

We listed some Star Trek Fan Club magazines alongside our Star Trek Comics & Mags! 

Star Trek has had several comic book series published through the years.

Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Malibu Comics, etc. have added greatly to the lore of the Star Trek Universe.

Of course there have been paperback and hardcover novels in printed form.

The Star Trek Club magazines are not that easy to find in SoCal where we are, probably because the TV Shows and the Films have several actors/actresses that are in demand for collectibles.

The issue to the top right is an example of that collectability.  Kim Cattrall starred in an early Star Trek Film, and went on to star in the TV series 'Sex and the City', thus making this magazine issue collectible for both Star Trek Fans & Sex and the City fans.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what Star Trek media items we currently have in stock!

Michael

Secret Agents were very big in the 1960's. Only one has continued on into this time period, and he has been re-invented recently, James Bond.

Well this blog post isn't about James Bond, but rather it is about Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD in the 1997 TV Movie,. 

This movie was made for TV before Marvel Comics started to make it big with Theatrical Movies of their super-heroes like Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc.

In my opinion this TV movie definitely was not up to par with the above named theatrical movies.

David Hasselhoff tried to portray Nick Fury in the movie, but he just didn't make it for me, too much of a caricature for me...

Lisa Rinna was the 'Contessa', but she didn't come across either for me. Come to think of it... none of the actors really portrayed the characters that have a long history in the comic books.

Unfortunately there was too much background info to give to the viewer all at once, and it just wasn't done right.  This is a poor example of a comic book movie, sad to say.

For those interested in 'Strange Tales' and 'Nick Fury' Marvel comic books, from which this Nick Fury TV Movie is derived, we have several listed in both our eBay Featured Store.   

Thanks for reading this pop culture / comic books blog post, and feel free to post your comment!

Michael

Even James Bond!

That's Right !

Take A Look @ the Cover to the Right Where James Bond invades the martial arts world in one of his movies!

We currently have that issue and more in our eBay Featured Store! 

The whole martial arts world exploded in America with Bruce Lee's faster than the camera action in 'The Green Hornet' TV Show.

Next thing you know, 'Kung Fu' is on TV without Bruce, but he came back with 'Enter the Dragon' and more films.

Never an industry NOT to copy, the comic book publishers started printing 'Karate Kid', 'Master of Kung-Fu', 'Iron Fist' and so forth....

The whole martial arts craze lasted a long time in print, and still has fans today in magazines.

There has even been a small revival of martial arts characters getting updated for the 2000's in the comics world since the movies are still coming out with martial arts themes. 
   

For those that missed the first coming of the martial arts comics and mags.... Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues we currently have in stock!

Michael

Star Trek Media

We just finished listing some more Star Trek Fan Club magazines along with our Star Trek Comics & Mags! 

Star Trek has had several comic book series published through the years.

Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Malibu Comics, etc. have added greatly to the lore of the Star Trek Universe.

Of course there have been paperback and hardcover novels in printed form.

The Star Trek Club magazines are not that easy to find in SoCal where we are, probably because the TV Shows and the Films have several actors/actresses that are in demand for collectibles.

The issue to the top right is an example of that collectability.  Kim Cattrall starred in an early Star Trek Film, and went on to star in the TV series 'Sex and the City', thus making this magazine issue collectible for both Star Trek Fans & Sex and the City fans.

Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what Star Trek media items we currently have in stock!

James Bond

Has Been Featured In Illustrated Format

For many years!   The Secret Agent's adventures are a natural for this format of reading! 

There have been Graphic Novels, TradePaperBacks, Comic Books & Comic Magazines written and drawn about 007! 

We have just finished listing a few items recently received.

Since most of the materials are comic book adaptations of the James Bond movies, those are usually picked up by movie collectors of Ian Fleming's best known character.

The items that are in lesser grade are priced accordingly for reading copies.

These items are recommended reading for those that enjoy James Bond novels or movies, and would like to see them in an illustrated format.   

... James Bond!

That's Right !

Take A Look @ the Cover to the Right Where James Bond invades the martial arts world in one of his movies!

We currently have that issue and more in our eBay Featured Store! 

The whole martial arts world exploded in America with Bruce Lee's faster than the camera action in 'The Green Hornet' TV Show.

Next thing you know, 'Kung Fu' is on TV without Bruce, but he came back with 'Enter the Dragon' and more films.

Never an industry NOT to copy, the comic book publishers started printing 'Karate Kid', 'Master of Kung-Fu', 'Iron Fist' and so forth....

The whole martial arts craze lasted a long time in print, and still has fans today in magazines.

There has even been a small revival of martial arts characters getting updated for the 2000's in the comics world since the movies are still coming out with martial arts themes. 
   

For those that missed the first coming of the martial arts comics and mags.... Just click on the magazine cover on the top right to see what issues we currently have in stock!

Michael

 AVENGELYNE

James Bond Has Been Featured In Illustrated Format

For many years!   The Secret Agent's adventures are a natural for this format of reading! 

There have been Graphic Novels, TradePaperBacks, Comic Books & Comic Magazines written and drawn about 007! 

We have just finished listing a few items recently received.

Since most of the materials are comic book adaptations of the James Bond movies, those are usually picked up by movie collectors of Ian Fleming's best known character.

The items that are in lesser grade are priced accordingly for reading copies.

These items are recommended reading for those that enjoy James Bond novels or movies, and would like to see them in an illustrated format.   

Michael

 AVENGELYNE