Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 635:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Vintage Comic Book and Pop Culture Fanzines, circa 1970-1985
A collection of vintage comic book fanzines and independent press publications from the 1970s and 1980s. The group includes The New Captain George’s Whizzbang No. 18, published by George Henderson, featuring a black and white cover portrait of actress Alice Faye. Also present is UK! WUK!! No. 13, identified as a Worden Magazine publication, featuring a horror-themed cover illustration by Flynn. The collection contains The Rocket’s Blast SFCA Special No. 6, a Science Fiction and Comics Association publication showcasing a collage of Golden Age comic book logos including Quality Comic Group, Smash Comics, and Military Comics. Included is an installment of CAPA-alpha, issue 227, which features a cover cartoon depicting an interview with Spider-Man signed by the artist PARD. Interior pages show various specialty content, including the article The Perils of Linda by Don Daynard, the comic strip Conchy by James Childress, and an issue of T.W.F.O.I.L. (The World For Only It Lasts) numbered 71. Graphic content includes a Bruce Springsteen illustration and various horror and fantasy motifs. These publications are softcover, staple-bound booklets of varying sizes, typically in quarto or magazine format, with black and white printing on newsprint and bond paper.
Condition report:
The collection is in good condition consistent with age and the ephemeral nature of fanzines. Most issues show light to moderate toning of the paper stock. Edges and corners exhibit minor wear, occasional light creasing, and small handling marks. Staple bindings appear intact, though some issues may show light oxidation.
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