ALTER EGO 65
edited by Roy THOMAS
Alter Ego 65 spotlights Nick CARDY—artist of Golden Age Quality &
Silver
Age DC—with a fantabulous new cover by CARDY, done especially for the
issue, and featuring his greatest heroes! Also inside is a free-ranging
interview with Nick that doesn’t just duplicate what’s come before,
conducted by Jim AMASH! Tons of CARDY (and VISCARDI) artwork from
Quality & DC—plus the work of Will EISNER, Neal ADAMS, Carmine
INFANTINO, Jim APARO, Ramona FRADON, Curt SWAN, Joe ORLANDO, Bob HANEY,
Mike SEKOWSKY, et al.! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with
Marc SWAYZE, Michael T. GILBERT and Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt
(featuring
evil-twin covers with Superman and Wonder Woman)—and MORE!
The 100 page (plus cover), saddle-stitched 8 1/2" x 11" magazine with a
full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $6.95 in the
U.S. and ships 14 February 2007.
BLUE BEETLE COMPANION
by Chris IRVING
The Blue Beetle debuted in 1939, rivaling such icons as Superman and
Batman for longevity in comics, but not in popularity until his recent
death and resurrection as a result of DC Comics’ hit Infinite Crisis
series. Now, Comic Book Artist magazine’s Christopher Irving explores
the history and uncovers the secrets lurking under the cover of the
character’s comics in The Blue Beetle Companion! Follow his 60+ years
of
evolution—from the world of Fox Comics to an in-depth history of
Charlton Comics—all the way to the hall of today’s DC Comics. Find
out
what really happened to infamous Golden Age publisher Victor FOX, and
get an in-depth look at the Blue Beetle radio show and Jack “King”
KIRBY’s Blue Beetle comic strip. Also, presented for the first time
since 1939: the first appearance of The Blue Beetle from Mystery Men
Comics #1! Featuring interviews with Will EISNER, Joe SIMON, Joe GILL,
Roy THOMAS, Geoff JOHNS, Cully HAMNER, Keith GIFFEN, Len WEIN, and
others, plus never-before-seen Blue Beetle designs by Alex ROSS and
Alan
WEISS, as well as artwork by Will EISNER, Charles NICHOLAS, Steve
DITKO,
Kevin MAGUIRE, and more! It also features an introduction by Tom
DeHAVEN, the acclaimed author of the novel It’s Superman! and Derby
Dugan’s Depression Funnies. Featuring a new cover by current Blue
Beetle
artist Cully HAMNER, this is the ultimate look at one of comicdom’s
longest-living heroes!
The 128 page, 8 1/2" x 11" Trade Paperback with full color cover and
black-and-white interiors retails for $16.95 in the U.S. and ships 21
February 2007.
MODERN MASTERS VOLUME ELEVEN: CHARLES VESS
by Chris IRVING and Eric NOLEN-WEATHINGTON
Enchanting—that is the best word to describe the artwork of Charles
VESS. Whether with his book illustrations, his paintings, or his comic
book stories, Vess’ work has enchanted readers for years. The winner
of
two World Fantasy Awards (one with Neil GAIMAN for Best Short Story for
Sandman #19; the second for Best Artist for Gaiman’s novel, Stardust,
which will be a major motion picture in early 2007) and two Eisner
Awards, Charles Vess has proven himself to be one of the greatest
fantasy artists of our time. Chris Irving and Eric Nolen-Weathington
are
proud to present an in-depth look into Vess’ career and creative
process
in this latest volume of the Modern Masters series. This 120-page book
features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many
rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery, and an 8-page color
section on this true Modern Master: Charles Vess!
The 128 page, 8 1/2" x 11" Trade Paperback with full color cover,
black-and-white interiors and an 8-page color section retails for
$14.95
in the U.S. and ships 21 February 2007.
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