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Cover: Richard Green & Landon Chesney & Jim Starlin & Ronn Foss & Dave Herring & Roy Thomas & Jeff Jones & Biljo White & Howard Keltner

Fandom's Finest Comics #[1]

Jan 1997 · Hamster Press · 17.95 USD; 24.95 CAD
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This collection brings together issues from the 1997 series Fandom's Finest Comics, published by Hamster Press. It features a roster of characters including Doctor Weird, The Defender, The Eclipse, and Tarzan, among others, in a crossover-style anthology that showcases the publisher's original creations and licensed properties. The volume compiles stories that highlight the adventures of heroes like Space Guardian and villains such as Xal-Kor the Human Cat.

In "My Encounter with Dracula!", Richard "Grass" Green delivers a wild, self-contained tale where the legendary vampire Dracula crosses paths with a very unexpected adversary. With Green handling every aspect of the interior art, lettering, and writing, the story unfolds with a manic energy that’s both bizarre and compelling. The cover, a collaborative effort by a star-studded lineup including Jim Starlin, Roy Thomas, and Jeff Jones, captures the chaotic spirit of the tale with a layered, multi-penciled design.

Contains 40 stories
My Encounter with Dracula!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense, Satire-Parody
O.O.P.S. MorrisonDracula
Bestest League of America
5 pp · Satire-Parody, Superhero
Bestest League of America [Green Trashcan [Thud Jargon]Wondrous Woman [Diana RinseQueen Of The Glamazons]The Cash [Fastest Buck Alive]Lean Arrow [The Bird-Brained Bowman]S'Amm S'Mitth [The Martian Manhandler]Aquariuman [King Of The 7 Seas]]
Super-Human!
6 pp · Science Fiction
John Orson [The Super-Human]Murray (friend)old man (scientist)Vloren (girlfriend)

In "Super-Human!", John Orson’s sudden leap to genius leaves him isolated, even from the one person he cares about most—his girlfriend. As his mind races beyond human limits, he begins to question whether anyone, even her, could ever truly keep up.

The Eclipse
10 pp · Superhero
Teresa Aster (nurse)
The Eye
8 pp · Superhero
Mr. BigR. Miller (witness)Petey Rinzo (rival gang member)
The Origin of the Eye!!
10 pp · Superhero
Jim Jacko (mobster)Phelps (thug)Prof. Norton (inventor)Joe Carlin (double-crosser)Big Al (rival mobster)
The Life Battery
10 pp · Science Fiction
Hey Moose!
1 pp · Humor
The Cloak
1 pp · Superhero
A Gathering of Heroes!
4 pp · Superhero
The DefenderAstral ManMercuryThe ChangelingPowermanGeneral Vankrolf (villain)

In "A Gathering of Heroes!" from Fandom's Finest Comics #1 (1997), Dr. Weird assembles five other heroes to stand against an evil dictator who’s armed with a devastating weapon and threatens to destroy three cities unless the U.S. surrenders. With the fate of innocent lives hanging in the balance, this unlikely team must unite before it’s too late.

Doom of the Deadly Deluge!
4 pp · Superhero
ChangelingDefender
Menace of the Solar Lance!
4 pp · Superhero
Mercury
Threat of the Molten Metal
4 pp · Superhero
PowermanAstral Man
The Showdown
8 pp · Superhero
General Vankrolf (villain)Astral ManPowermanChangelingThe DefenderMercuryVankrolf's army

In "The Showdown," six seasoned heroes answer the call when Vankrolf's army threatens Washington D.C., forcing them to set aside past differences and fight side by side. As the city braces for destruction, their combined strength turns the tide—but the real challenge comes after the battle, when they must decide what comes next. The story, written by a team of longtime collaborators and illustrated by the dynamic interior artist, captures the weight of legacy and the spark of something new.

Riddle of the Runaway Rocket
6 pp · Superhero
Jeff Harmon [Powerman]The Defender (cameo)Virginia Harmon (wife)Professor Albert WhitneyHelen Whitney (daughter)gangsters (traitors)

When Powerman intercepts a super-missile meant for national traitors, the blast leaves him weakened—his once-unstoppable strength now uncertain. Now, with his power diminished and the city still at risk, he must find a way to reclaim what he’s lost.

The Origin of... Xal-Kor the Human Cat!
9 pp · Superhero
The Great White CatEd Haines (newspaper editor)Fdisk (Rodentite)Ann Rhoden (Rodentite princess in disguise)

In the wake of a war on Rodens, Xal-Kor—a feline warrior from the planet Felis—flees to Earth to stop the Rodentites, a rogue faction escaping their conquered homeworld with plans to dominate both Earth and Felis. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 9-page tale blends interdimensional intrigue with the uneasy alliance of alien and human in a battle for survival.

Operation Big Move
12 pp · Superhero
Ann Rhoden [Queen Roda]Captain Thor (Rodentite war strategist)

In "Operation Big Move," Xal-Kor finds himself trapped in an underground lair where the Rodentites plan to execute him before a gathered crowd. Though he escapes and destroys their arsenal, he learns their war machine is nearly ready to launch a full-scale invasion of his home planet, Felis—just as the last of the Rodentites slip away to regroup.

The Curse of Skullwing
8 pp · Superhero
Allen CarsonIra Carson (rich uncle)Helen Carson (wife)Skullwing (demon)

When Jo ignores his uncle’s final plea to return a stolen necklace to its African temple, a long-buried curse awakens—summoning a demon that only Dr. Weird can confront. This brief, eerie tale blends supernatural dread with a reluctant hero’s burden, all in just eight pages.

The World of Ku!
10 pp · Adventure, Historical, Jungle
Ku! (caveman)Kiki (monkey)thunder lizardprotoceratops
How to Get Lost in Space Without Really Trying
6 pp · Satire-Parody, Science Fiction
John BobinsonJohn Bobinson's familyDr. SpockPong (ruler of planet Pongo)
The Suicide - A Study in Frustration
1 pp · Humor
The End of Bukawai
16 pp · Jungle
Tublat (his foster father)Bukawai (witch doctor)
Goodguy! Champion of Clean Living!
6 pp · Humor, Superhero
Billy Boyko [Goodguy]Dr. Sinteriak (villain)Mrs. PebblesMrs. Pebbles' daughter
Introducing Altron-Boy
5 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Altron-Boy [Dave (real name not revealed in first 2 episodes)]Voltar (ex-Nazi scientist)ProfessorHeather (his daughter)Doug Brown And The Fangs (rock band)

In the isolated reaches of a forgotten island, a teenage rock guitarist stumbles upon the lost Altron-Belt—his uncle’s invention, murdered years before by the rogue scientist Voltar. With the belt’s power, he sets out to rescue Heather’s father, the latest of Voltar’s captives, diving into a mystery that ties his past to a dangerous experiment gone wrong.

Altron-Boy and the Isle of Monsters
5 pp · Superhero
Altron-Boyunnamed scientistpolicevarious dinosaursVoltar (villain)

In "Altron-Boy and the Isle of Monsters," the hero rescues a scientist from drowning before venturing onto a remote island teeming with dinosaurs. When he finally reaches Voltar’s hideout, the villain reacts with unexpected fear at the sight of him—leaving the outcome as mysterious as the island itself.

Master Tyme and Mobius Tripp
7 pp · Horror-Suspense, Medical
Munch
6 pp · Adventure, Fantasy, Historical
The Return of...Son of Vulcan
1 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Dr. Weird
1 pp · Superhero
Thundersaber
1 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Commander Alex FoxThe Vanashari
Gideon's Revenge
2 pp · Science Fiction
The Hell-Hands of Kilhi!
1 pp · Superhero
The Girl from L.S.D.
1 pp · Superhero
The Rebels
2 pp
Falcon, Knight of the Quest
1 pp · Historical
Winnie the Phoo
1 pp
The Books of Nimrath!
1 pp · Superhero
Betrayed
13 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Randu [Proton] (Juptarian)Nucandu (Juptarian)Cotonus (Juptarian)Dr. Roger Dieringer (UFO specialist)Carol Vogel (his assistant)Major Wesson

In "Betrayed," a rogue Earth scientist, a pair of enigmatic aliens, and a squad of soldiers race to secure a mysterious alien computer disc, each driven by their own desperate motives—what begins as a high-stakes scramble quickly spirals into chaos, with trust shattered and lives lost in the scramble for control.

Introducing the One and Only... Great Scott!
10 pp · Superhero
Kenny Kincaid (rich kid)Jimmy (friend)The BossSkruggsRiccoRollinsThe Old ScotGreat ScottMr. KincaidMrs. Kincaid
Skimmer's at the Museum!
11 pp · Superhero

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Cast · 17 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Richard "Grass" Green
cover pencils, inks Richard Green
cover pencils, inks Landon Chesney
cover pencils Jim Starlin
cover pencils, inks Ronn Foss
cover pencils, inks Dave Herring
cover pencils, inks Roy Thomas
cover pencils, inks Jeff Jones
cover pencils, inks Biljo White
cover inks Howard Keltner

Reprints

↩ Reprints Foo! #2 (1958), Alter Ego #1 (1961), Alter Ego #5 (1962), Fantasy Illustrated #2 (1964), Star-Studded Comics #4 (1964), Star-Studded Comics #5 (1964), Fantasy Illustrated #3 (1965), Star-Studded Comics #6 (1965), Fantasy Illustrated #4 (1965), Voice of Comicdom #6 (1966), Star-Studded Comics #8 (1966), Star-Studded Comics #9 (1966), Monsters and Heroes #1 (1967), Monsters and Heroes #2 (1967), Paragon Illustrated #4 (1972), Okay Comix #2 (1975), Odd #12, Paragon Super Heroes #1, The Eye #1

Reprinted in The Best of Star-Studded Comics #[nn] (2005)

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