The Comics Journal #42
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA standout issue in Fantagraphics’ early run, The Comics Journal #42 (1978) delivers sharp, thoughtful commentary from a collective of key voices in comics criticism. From Dawson’s take on the shifting tone of Master of Kung Fu post-Gulacy to Thompson’s defense of Claire Bretecher’s work despite translation hiccups, and O’Keefe and Melchert’s deep dive into Dr. Strange Annual #1, the issue offers a rich, varied look at comics culture in the late '70s. The cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein captures the era’s bold aesthetic, making this a must-read for fans of comics history.
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"Post-Gulacy Kung-Fu: Enter the Drag"- Dawson gives a negative review of the post-Paul Gulacy issues of Master of Kung Fu; "The Gerber Story"- yronwode reviews Steve Gerber's work on Captain America #221-225; "Claire Bretecher: Triumphant Despite Traitorous Translation"- Thompson gives a positive review of "The National Lampoon Presents Claire Bretecher"; "Circles, Swans and Doctor Strange"- O'Keefe and Melchert review Dr. Strange Annual #1
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