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 Get ready for CBA Reloaded as the two-time Eisner award-winning magazine -- devoted to the celebration of comics both old and new -- is relaunching with a vengeance under the Top Shelf banner! In honor of our revamp, comics legends Neal Adams and Alex Ross team-up for the first time to contribute a brand-spankin' new cover featuring the Man of Steel, as we explore "The Art of Dynamic Realism" in new comprehensive interviews with both artists (spotlighting plenty of rarely-seen and unpublished Ross and Adams art). Plus, CBA continues its exhaustive examinations of comics past, this time with the definitive history of Arcade, The Comics Revue, the seminal 1970s underground comix showcase helmed by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Bill Griffith. Also, superb science-fiction author Michael Moorcock discusses the comic book adaptations of his work, as well as on-going four-color collaborations with artist Walter Simonson. While we're at it, let's throw in a Craig Thompson sketchbook, the story behind Tod Holton -- Super Green Beret (!), a 16-page color section, reviews & news, columns by our regular contributors, plus more surprises! -- 128 pages
 $7.50 (US)
Diamond: APR032554 |
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 Frank "The Monkey Boy" Cho speaks! We get the story behind Brandy, Oscar the weiner dog, Dean and the entire Liberty Meadows gang as one of the finest artists working today gets the CBA treatment when we examine his career in-depth with an exhaustive interview, sketchbook gallery, special color section, and Shanna the She-Devil preview!
Also, held over from our first ish, Alex Ross contributes a killer sketchbook section of never-before-seen pencils (plus some color work!). In addition, Mike Friedrich details the history of Star*Reach, the first alternative publisher of "Groundlevel" comics in the '70s. We'll also out the truth from talented animator J.J. Sedelmaier about secrets behind his great Saturday Night Live cartoon series, The Ambiguously Gay Duo and The X-Presidents in a lively interview. -- 112 pages
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Diamond: MAY032544 ** OUT OF STOCK ** |
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 Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan-favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork, all behind a brand-new cover by Darwyn. We also begin our series of interviews with the best editors in the field as we chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence and noted artist in his own right. This issue's CBA Classic explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. We feature extensive interviews with Little Archie creator, outstanding artist/writer Bob Bolling, and artist Dexter Taylor, plus an intimate look at innumerable aspects of that delightfully suspenseful and exciting funny book! Also: new Jay Stephens sketchbook section! Plus our usual news, views & reviews, and more cool stuff! -- 112 pages
$7.50 (US)
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 Join us on the long, strange trip of the unique Alex Niño! In his first ever full-length interview, the veteran discusses his journey from his start as a "komik" artist in the Philippines to his current work as an animation production designer in Hollywood, U.S.A.! Alex also shares a huge gallery of his artwork, all behind a new Ni-o cover painting starring Captain Fear! We also feature an exhaustive interview with Byron Preiss on his innovative career in publishing. Whether overseeing Steranko's Chandler, Harvey Kurtzman's Strange Adventures or Joe Kubert's Yossel, Byron's worked with them all! Plus CBA Classic presents the most comprehensive look ever at the great Filipino comic book artists -- Nestor Redondo, Alfredo Alcala, and many more-- complete with the history of Filipino Komiks! Also: An all-new Steve Rude sketchbook, as well as our usual news, views'n'reviews, and more cool stuff! -- 112 pages
$7.50 (US)
Diamond: MAR042971 |
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 Straight Talkin' from Howard Chaykin! The feisty writer/artist gives us a candid interview on his superlative career in comics, from early days assisting Gil Kane, Wallace Wood, and Gray Morrow, to his '80s super-star years on American Flagg and The Shadow, to his current work on Mighty Love and Challengers of the Unknown! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork, all behind a brand-new cover by Howard. Also, this issue's CBA Classic explores the'70s "Horror-Mood" black-&-white mags published by Skywald with a massive tribute to the late writer/editor of Psycho and Nightmare, "Archaic" Alan Hewetson. Plus a mini interview with Leah Moore & John Reppion about Wild Girl, a Sonny Liew sketchbook section, and our usual views & reviews, and more cool stuff! -- 112 pages
$7.50 (US)
Diamond: MAY043054 |
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 The CBA All-Star Tribute Honoring the Great Sequential Art Master, Will Eisner. This double-sized memorial issue features remembrances, art and essays by over 200 artists, writers, editors, friends and fans celebrating the man, his superlative 70-year career and unprecedented impact on the art form. Behind a Dave Gibbons cover, this mammoth special contains tribute art by an incredibly diverse group of creators, including Mike Allred, Murphy Anderson, Donna Barr, Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Geof Darrow, Jack Davis, Mike Diana, Irwin Hasen, Gilbert Hernandez, Alex Horley, Everett Raymond Kinstler, David Levine, Joe Linsner, Mark Martin, Mike Mignola, Eric Powell, Mike Ploog, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Alex Ross, Craig Thompson, Tim Vigil, among many others. Included are interviews with Art Spiegelman, Jules Feiffer and Scott McCloud, on their friendships with Eisner and his influence on the future of comics. Plus testimonials and anecdotes shared by a wide array of comic book pros, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Richard Corben, Joe Kubert, David Mazzucchelli, Joe Simon, and many others. Join us to experience a spirit of good will as the creator's legion of admirers celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a true giant: Will Eisner. -- 192 pages
$14.50 (US)
Diamond: APR053289 - ISBN 978-1-891830-78-5 |
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