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Lot #731: The Comic Reader Fanzine

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$1.00

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Monday, February 27, 2023 at 8:02:00 PM

The Comic Reader (TCR) was a comics news-fanzine published from 1961 to 1984. Debuting in the pre-direct market era (before the proliferation of comics retailers), TCR was the first regularly published comics industry news fanzine, and was able to secure many contacts from within the ranks of the larger publishers. As TCR increased in popularity and influence, it was able to attract professional artist to illustrate the covers. TCR also proved to be a launching pad for aspiring comic book creators, many of whom published work in the fanzine as amateurs. Contributors from the world of fandom included founding editor Jerry Bails, key editor Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg, Tony Isabella, Byron Preiss, Neal Pozner, Don Rosa, Carl Gafford, and Doug Hazlewood.The fanzine was founded in 1961 as On the Drawing Board by Jerry Bails, the "Father of Comics Fandom", changing its name to The Comic Reader in 1962 and being named the official bulletin of the Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors (ACBFC). During its run, TCR won a number of industry awards, including the Alley Award and the Goethe Award/Comic Fan Art Award. In its last incarnation, published by Street Enterprises, it was more professional magazine than fanzine, and was known colloquially as "the TV Guide of the comics industry".
From 1976
#132
Ghost Rider Bicentennial themed cover by Frank Robbins and Craig Russell. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, National, Continuity, Charlton, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Quotes from various writers. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. July 1976. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 
#136
Cover art by Walt Simonson and Berni Wrightson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Warren, Western, Gold Key, Charlton, Archie, and Continuity. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1976. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.
From 1977
#137
Cover art by Michael Tiefenbacher. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Warren, Visual, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Sally Forth ad with Wallace Wood art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Nov. 1976. 60 cents. 32 pgs.
#140
Cover art by Mike Nasser. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Visual, Continuity, Western, Gold Key, Harvey, and Archie. Includes plot synopses. Media news. Back cover art by Joe Staton and Bob Layton. Ad for The Buyer's Guide. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Feb. 1977.
#141
John Carter cover art by Howard Bender and Duffy Vohland. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Visual, Warren, Harvey, Gold Key, and Archie. Includes plot synopses. The Buyer's Guide ad with photos of Alan Light, Murray Bishoff, Shel Dorf, Martin Greim, and Don and Maggie Thompson. Obituaries on Edmond Hamilton, Bob Brown, John Rosenberger, and James Childress. Letters from Mike Gold and Steve Englehart. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Back cover art by Bob Staszak. Mar. 1977.
#142
Cover art by Murphy Anderson. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Visual, Warren, Archie, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses. Letters from Roy Thomas and Murray Boltinoff. The Buyer's Guide ad. Back cover art by Mike Nasser and M.C. Fuller. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. April 1977.
#143
Cover art by John Byrne and Roger Stern. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Visual, Warren, Continuity, Harvey, Archie, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses. Back cover art by Doug Herring. The Buyer's Guide ad with Alan Light photo. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. May, 1977.
#146
Superman cover (color) by Don Newton. Inside is an O.J. Simpson drawing by Neal Adams. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 32 pages, B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.
#148
Ms. Marvel cover (color) by Tom Sutton. Cover art by Tom Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses. Interview with John David Warner. Warlock back cover art by Douglas Herring. Letter from Alex Toth and Derrill J. Rothermich. Warren ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises.Sept. 1977.
#150
Conan vs. Captain America cover (color) by Larry Houston. Howard America back cover art by Bob Staszak. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Charlton, Harvey, Gold Key, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. TCR history by Paul Levitz. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Nov. 1977.

Condition: very good- excellent
Measurements: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

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