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The Eye Collection #[nn] published June 2002
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Includes cover of FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #1 (Bill Spicer, February 1964)
Fantasy Illustrated #1 published January 1963 Notes:
Part 1 of 2. The 2nd half of the adaptation appeared in the next issue, reprinted at the end of this book. Adam Link created by Earl Andrew Binder & Otto Binder ("Eando"); 1st appearance in AMAZING STORIES (January 1939); "Adam Link's Vengeance", the 4th story in the series, originally appeared in AMAZING STORIES (February 1940). The 1st 2 stories in the series were adapted in CREEPY #2 & 4 (Warren, 1965).
Star-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967 Notes:
Cover illustrates scenes from "The Widow Worshippers!"
Star-Studded Comics #9 published January 1966
Star-Studded Comics #17 published January 1971
Star-Studded Comics #8 published March 1966 Notes:
6th appearance; previous app. in SSC #7; next app. in SSC #9. According to fanzine historial Bill Shelly, script originally written for The Changeling (another character in STAR-STUDDED COMICS), but was deemed more appropriate for Dr. Weird.
Star-Studded Comics #11 published January 1967 Notes:
9th appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #10 (Texas Trio, Winter 1967). Splash page done in the style of many psychedelic rock posters of the period.
Star-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967 Notes:
5th appearance. Previous app. in SSC #9, next app. in SSC #12.
Star-Studded Comics #10 published February 1967 Notes:
6th appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #8 (Texas Trio, March 1966); next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #13 (Texas Trio, June 1968).
Star-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968 Notes:
7th appearance. Previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #9 (Texas Trio, July 1966). Last app. to date?
Star-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968 Notes:
1st of 2 appearances. Next app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #17 (Texas Trio, Summer 1971).
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Includes photos of Keltner from the 1970's and July 1997.
Star-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968 Notes:
3rd appearance. Earlier stories in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #1 & 4 (Texas Trio, September 1963 & June 1964). Next app. intended for THE EAGLE #2 (Jim Starlin, 1972, unpublished), eventually published in THIS book! The Astral Man created by Tommy Fisher, developed by Howard Keltner. Splash page also reprinted in THE BEST OF STAR-STUDDED COMICS (Hamster Press, 2005).
Star-Studded Comics #7 published July 1965 Notes:
5th appearance; previous app. in SSC #6; next app. in SSC #8.
Star-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968 Notes:
7th appearance. Previous app. in SSC #10 (February 1967); next app. in SSC #14 (December 1968)
Star-Studded Comics #13 published June 1968 Notes:
A sequel appears in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #15 (Texas Trio, May 1969); see THE BEST OF STAR-STUDDED COMICS (Hamster Press, 2005) for reprint.
Star-Studded Comics #14 published December 1968 Notes:
Originally written as a Conan story, "The Frost Giant's Daughter", which was rejected by REH's publisher; re-written as an Amra story, it was published by FANTASY FAN (March 1934) under the title "Gods Of The North". Later rewritten by L.Sprague DeCamp and published in THE COMING OF CONAN (Gnome Press, 1953), FANTASY FICTION #1 August 1953), FANTASTIC UNIVERSE #1 (December 1956) and CONAN OF CIMMERIA (Lancer paperback, 1969). Later adapted in comic-book form in SAVAGE TALES #1 (Marvel, May 1971). Info from www.marvunapp.com site.
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Article on life & career of Bill J. "Billjo" White. Contains photos, newspaper article "A Fireman With A Flair For Art" and checklist of "Eye" stories.
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Splash page of story from May 1951!
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Pin-up of early character who resembles the much-later Son Of Satan (Marvel, 1970's); no relation to the even later character Blue Devil (DC, 1980's).
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One-page gag cartoon from Biljo's time in the army, 1951.
Star-Studded Comics #6 published February 1965 Notes:
1st (and only) appearance. Created in the mid-1950's, published almost a decade later. Edgar Rice Burroughs-style story; not related to Blade, Vampire Hunter from TOMB OF DRACULA #10 (Marvel, July 1973).
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Splash page from 1950's story.
Komix Illustrated #1 published July 1962"ditto" version
Komix Illustrated #2 published September 1962"ditto" version
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Story done in the 1950's; redrawn for "ditto" reproduction in KOMIX ILLUSTRATED #1 & 2; original inked version published in 1965. Character continues in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #5 & 7 (Texas Trio, September 1964 & July 1965) and KOMIX ILLUSTRATED #6 (Biljo White). Art shrunk for this reprint to fit 4 pages of story per page of the book.
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Page showing the various powers of The Eye, including long-range hypnosis, x-ray vision, powerful burning beam, mind-probe, flash beam & radar warning device.
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3rd Eye story; previous app. in FIGHTING HERO COMICS #10 (SFCA, June 1964), see LABORS OF LOVE (Hamster Press, 1994 and 2000) for reprint; next app. in CAPTAIN BILJO PRESENTS #2 (Biljo White, 1969), see FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS (Hamster Press, 1997) for reprint. 6 strips, reproduced on 3 pages of the book.
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NEW story done in 1996! 1st appearance of The Eye Plane. Page 4 printed out of sequence between pp.11 & 12. Next appearance in THE EYE--SPECIAL EDITION #1 (Hamster Press, Summer 1999).
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Includes photo of Richard "Grass" Green.
Fantasy Illustrated #1 published January 1963 Notes:
Story referred to as "Whatever Happened To Lance Lightning?" in both contents page & text article introduction.
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Title page digitally reconstructed from original 2-color printing on colored paper by Nils Osmar (thanks to a suggestion from Robert Stewart). Flash copyright & TM DC Comics Inc.
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ZORRO parody/tribute, with heavy Walt Kelly influence.
Graphic Story Magazine #16 published June 1974
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Parody of EC sci-fi stories of Wally Wood, Al Williamson & Al Feldstein.
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1st of 2 appearances. 2nd issue, unpublished, finally saw print later in THIS book!
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Includes pin-up of FEMFORCE.
Paragon Super Heroes #1 published ?splash page
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The Shade created by Martin Greim & Bill Black; partly inspired by the Golden Age SANDMAN as done by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby. Story retold in AMERICOMICS #1 (Americomics, April 1983).
Captain Paragon #1 published January 1972
Paragon Illustrated #3 published January 1971
Paragon Illustrated #3 published January 1971
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2nd Shade appearance. Story retold in AMERICOMICS #1 (Americomics, April 1983).
Comic Crusader Storybook #[nn] published January 1977 Notes:
4th appearance. Previous app. in COMIC CRUSADER #12 (Martin Greim, 19??); next app. in HEROES VS. HITLER #1 (Hamster Press, Summer 2000).
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Character begun as tribute to Will Eisner's SPIRIT, but evolved into JAMES BOND / MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. parody.
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2nd appearance of The Eagle; previous app. in THE EAGLE #1 (Jim Starlin, 1971). 4th app. of Astral Man; previous app. in STAR-STUDDED COMICS #14 (Texas Trio, December 1968). Intended for THE EAGLE #2 (Jim Starlin, 1972); unpublished until now!
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Unpublished pin-up from April 1979
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Page from Jones' 2nd fanzine strip.
Graphic Showcase #2 published January 1969 Notes:
2 pages from ERB-inspired story.
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Character bears striking resemblance to later SON OF SATAN (Marvel, 1970's).
Fantasy Illustrated #3 published January 1964
Comic Crusader Storybook #[nn] published January 1977
Fantasy Illustrated #2 published January 1964 Notes:
Adam Link created by Earl Andrew Binder & Otto Binder ("Eando"); 1st appearance in AMAZING STORIES (January 1939); "Adam Link's Vengeance", the 4th story in the series, originally appeared in AMAZING STORIES (February 1940). The 1st 2 stories in the series were adapted in CREEPY #2 & 4 (Warren, 1965).
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Ad / FANDOM'S FINEST COMICS - VOL.1 and ALTER EGO
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Brief bio of Schelly; includes "Burning the Midnight Oil" illo.
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