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The Comics Journal#61
Cover: Gil Kane

The Comics Journal #61

Jan 1981 · Fantagraphics · 3.00 USD
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A standout issue in The Comics Journal’s early run, #61 (1981) delivers sharp, varied takes from a rotating cast of writers, including Dale Luciano’s take on Howard the Duck #8 and Ken Hart’s positive review of Captain America #247–52. From capsule critiques of Daredevil #168 and Spider-Woman #35 to thoughtful commentary on niche titles like “Captain America and the Campbell Kids,” the issue offers a lively, no-frills snapshot of comics culture in 1981, all anchored by Gil Kane’s bold cover art.

writer Dale Luciano · writer Ken Hart · writer R. Fiore · writer Kevin McConnell · writer David Stallman · writer Gene Phillips · inker Sam de la Rosa · cover Gil Kane

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writer Ken Hart
writer R. Fiore
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Luciano pans Howard the Duck magazine #8; Hart positively reviews Captain America #247-52; "Comics with a Message"- Luciano reviews "Superman: the Computers That Saved Metropolis", "Exclusive Collector's Edition: Spider-Man" (AIM toothpaste promo), "Captain American and the Campbell Kids: The Battle of the Energy Drainers" Capsule Reviews- R. Fiore gives a positive review of Daredevil #168; McConnell on Marvel Super Special #17, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14, Iron Man #138; Stallman on Anarchy Comics #1; Phillips- Spider-Woman #35

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