Ink Stains 128: 1981 Fandom Calendar

Ward Batty published and worked on a variety of fanzines, but this might be his most unusual entry...a Fandom Calendar! Fandom Calendar (2): 1981Editor/publisher: Ward Batty Ward Batty is a…

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Ink Stains 117: Maelstrom 1

We have entered...a MAELSTROM! Russ Maheras's Maelstrom, that is, issue one! Maelstrom 1: Spring, 1974 Publisher/editor: Russ Maheras I was so jealous of Russ Maheras. That darn guy was all…

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Ink Stains 112: Comic Crusader 14

The master swiper, super comic enthusiast, and consistent zine gift giver, Martin L. Greim, returns with Comic Crusader, issue 14! Maker of the most consistent zines, Comic Crusader, Martin Greim,…

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Ink Stains 110: Infinity 4

It's the mother of all art zines...Infinity 4! Infinity 4: 1972 Editors and publishers: Adam Malin and Gary Berman I have covered this incredible zine a few times now (find…

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Ink Stains 108: Comic and Crypt 6

That's right, our lovely neighbors to the north had their own great zines! Hailing from Toronto is Comic and Crypt 6! Comic and Crypt 6: 1972 Main editors: Mark Sigal…

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Ink Stains 100: SpaFon 5

The hundredth column! Befitting that milestone, feast your eyes on...Spa Fon 5, featuring Frazetta, Steranko, Kaluta, Wrightson, Frank Brunner, and many more! Spa Fon 5: September 1969 Publisher and primary…

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