The Comics Journal #52
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA standout issue in the history of comics criticism, The Comics Journal #52 (1979) delivers sharp, thoughtful takes from Ed Via, Kim Thompson, Gene Phillips, and R. Fiore. Via explores Don McGregor’s impact at Marvel, while Thompson praises the early art of Cerebus the Aardvark; Phillips and Fiore offer contrasting reviews of Spider-Man and Warriors of the Shadow Realm, respectively. With interior art by Scott Pellegrini and a striking cover by Dennis Fujitake, this issue captures a pivotal moment in comics discourse.
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"McGregor: Ordeal and Triumph" - Via summarizes Don McGregor's career and what he brought to Marvel during his time working for the company; "Good Cerebus Art" - Thompson gives a highly positive review of Cerebus the Aardvark #1-12; "Death Comes for the Arachnid" - Philips gives a negative review of Amazing Spider-Man #200; "Adventure Comics: Something Old, Something New"- Via reviews Adventure Comics #467; "The Hole In the Floating Donut" - Fiore gives a negative review of Marvel Super Special #11-13 Warriors of the Shadow Realm
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