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Tom no sound again during your intro.

I do have to say, being a fan of War of the Worlds media, that this reflects H.G. Wells' work. The scene involving the H.M.S. Thunderchild, described as some sort of ironclad "ram," is only one chapter. It is a celebrated chapter as, spoiler alert for an over a century old story, scores a win and many folks thirst for more. Giving it a backstory against the 1898 invasion (mind you the astronomers in the books describe the launching of the cylinders as happening way before it lands while most modern versions start with the landing or shortly before) is in keeping with the story. I'd say, you need all three parts.

How would someone contribute to your zine?

That gene day story looks great!

Thanks so much for the kind review! The late Al Hanley was greatly influenced by CC Beck and the Fawcett Captain Marvel comics of the 1940s and 1950s. But he had his own style as well... CC Beck's Captain Marvel artwork was wonderful, but he never did anything as dynamic and complicated as Al's cover for this issue. Not only that, but CC Beck saw Al's work and said that Mr. Hanley was his personal choice to succeed him on SHAZAM! (the 1970s revival of Captain Marvel). He told me after he created this terrific work of art that he just got carried away... he couldn't stop adding to it! lol By the way, the original artwork was done at a large size... almost 11" x 17". Gene Day did do work in mainstream comics. He also did the STAR WARS newpaper comic strip that was circulated in the mid to late 1970s. I used to go the Nostalgia Newsstand when I lived in Greenville, NC (where I attended East Carolina University). My understanding is that this great comic shop is still around, although the address may have changed and they have adapted for the times, as it were. anyway, thanks for a fine review, you left a very big smile on this old small presser's face. :)

That center story looked incredible. Beautiful ink work. It reminds me of what Bernie Wrightson was doing in the 70s.

Wow, i remember skeeter from mid 70s fanzines i was getting as an 11 year old... used to order zines from the Comics Buyers Guide. Sadly all thrown away when my family moved.

Thank you for the kind words and comments about the Mid-South Cartoonists Association’s The Good the Bad and the Sketchy books. We have a great group of artists who do cartoons and other styles of art (photography, sculpture, painting), and still promoting cartoons as art since 1987! 🎉

Thanks for the kind words, Tom! Glad you enjoyed the reading experience; I'll share the word to the other GB&S contributors!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm glad I found your channel. I used to have a lot of independent comics and I know a place that sells a large selection of them. I'm sure you must have heard of them Forbidden Planet.

Tom, no sound on your intro!

The personal Laser printer is the same address as the Saddle-stich stapler.

I've been a big fan of Steve Willis since the mid 1980s and even met him back in 2014 or so. Glad to hear he's still kicking around!

Qué pena que no esté en español

3:59 that looks a lot more like the style of Ivan Brunetti than Peanuts. I think this is the very first time I've seen Brunetti referenced anywhere!

I love your stuff man, i was wondering do you find all these zenes or do people send them to you?

Great review. I am going to check out their web site.

Comics F/X was produced by the "Seattle Four," Edd Vick, Hal Hargit, Wade Busby, and myself. We decided to produce the newszine after we heard the news of SPCE's demise.

Kevin Collier produced Fandom Times. It was the very first small press newszine that I had ever purchased. Must have been 1984, 1985? Not sure.

I did three covers (I think) for Self-Publisher after this issue, even though I had moved on to direct sales by then. Too much fun. I used to have that Guest Check comic from Dolphin Moon, it was a sister of Gosky Comics. Collier's titles prior to that were Fan Scene and Fandom Times, FYI.

Great video, Tom! Thanks for your reviews and the kind words about the only remaining (and always the best) co-op in small press! Your rock, and we appreciate you so much. :)

Thank you for the great review!!

I remember Tom Cagle. Used to trade books with him. And checking my small press collection I do have a copy of the second issue of Starguy.

PS: I just subscribed to your channel.

Thanks for liking my comic! Perhaps even more than I do because there are a lot of things that I wish were done better with the figure rendering, pacing, etc, and that back cover. I had adopted kid's rejection trauma that was badly triggered by recent events. The leonine character is Flexia Bast. The stars and other white and black effects were done with Sanford Cloud White Fluid (does that stuff even exist anymore?). The printing was done on Kurt Wilcken's dad's offset press. I am currently working as an electronic technician for the USPS Omaha P&DC. I am currently working on cartoon illustrations for a forthcoming book that is a fictional history of women's bowling. Oh yeah, I was finally clinically diagnosed with autism three years ago.

there's an old paper that was used especially back in the 80s it was called Business Paper and you can get it in white and you can get it in a green kind of chart lined version too, it came in rolls, but it also came in 14x11 sheets, they were actually a little wider than 14 but the sides of the sheets had the peg holes in them for the old style printers and plotters, this was fairly cheap paper that you might find in several different kinds of settings medical, office, research, etc

Thanks for the Moore link

This is so cool! I got my start in zines basically at the same time. It was 1987 and me and some friends at my high school made a comic zine.

I should add that this story hails from the days when SnowBuni was losing her clothing in creative ways in almost every episode.

I seem to recall that, even though I have a writing credit, most of the story was detailed by cartoonist Juan Alfonso.

Colleeen’s comics are so awesome! 😍 I hope you get the chance to read the whole series 💕

My pleasure! It was an enjoyable read.

I really appreciate this mini review of my comic! so wonderful to have someone notice all the details 🤩The prophecy in the book actually sets up the entire next 3 books and I often overlook that myself because I wrote this story such a long time ago!

I am loving this channel! I lived in a small rural town back in the 80s and was never exposed zines at the time. This is an exciting new world to me. keep up the great work.

Swarma shop? Coolness.

What an interesting project. I especially like the "plot twist" when the map shows where (I'm guessing) the scenes where drawn.

Great video, can you do a review on the book the best of Witzend?

Excellent video and subject matter. I can't wait until this arrives. We'll done. I recommend Strange Times, by Fellrath and the works of Keith Newsome. If you are new to both, this book will be a great place to start.

I read Bubbles and The Comics Blogger. Are there any similiar you would recommend?

Very refreshing to see a take on superheroes that isn't just a navel-gazing "dEcOnStRuCtIoN"

My name is Terry Austin. Believe it or not! Love this video.

this is dope I'm digging you vids

Giveaway is CLOSED. Maybe next time, folks!

Thanks for sharing. I wasn't aware of this comic. Really enjoy your videos.

Thanks so much for picking it up! I love the review -- your comments regarding style and process were all spot on.

This is some great stuff. I just don't find many zines or mini comics anywhere anymore.

I'm not familiar with the creators and would be interested in being inntroduced via a opy of Sycamore.

Thank you so much for reviewing the book! I'll keep my thoughts to myself here about the ending. But I really enjoy hearing how everyone reads and interprets the whole book.

It's wonderful to see some of these classic zines that don't deserve to be lost to obscurity or some university collection. Photocopy machines could be bad in the 90s, as well! You were really at the mercy of what was available back then.

that page one logo is pretty darn cool. seems like ALL zines from the times have that it's-meant-to-be-black printing. was a kind of shrug-yr-shoulders way things seemed meant to be. you sure do pick interesting choices.