Ink Stains 162: Graphic Visions 2

front and back covers by Dave Sim and Carl Taylor Graphic Visions 2: Sept 1975Publisher/editor: Chris Lomelino I actually had plans to do another fanzine that I had already prepared…

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Ink Stains 161: The Collector 20

The Collector: August 1970Editor/publisher: Bill G. Wilson Hello again, fellow fanzine freaks! This month I chose something comparatively small, The Collector 20 (partially because I have an event coming up…

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Ink Stains 160: Ragnarok 2

cover by Marie Severin Ragnarok 2: 1972Publishers/editors: Mark Collins and David Simons Heyyyyyy, nice to be back! The gap seems a bit longer this time, due to an extremely busy…

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Ink Stains 159: CPL 9/10

CPL (Contemporary Pictorial Literature) 9/10, 1974Editor/publisher: Bob Layton Subtitled "Charlton Portfolio," CPL 9/10 is a loving tribute to that "little company that could." Charlton charmingly occupied a niche between Marvel…

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Ink Stains 158: Comic Crusader 16

Comic Crusader 16: 1974Publisher/editor: Martin L. Greim Buddy of Joe Sinnott, unabashed swiper, and all around nice guy, Marty Greim returns with another incredibly well put together themed issue of…

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Ink Stains 157: Comic Crusader 17

The front cover by Jim Steranko Comic Crusader 17: 1975Editor/publisher: Martin L. Greim Those of you that have read this column regularly or are familiar with fandom know this great…

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Ink Stains 156: The Collector 26

The Collector 26: Summer, 1972Editor and publisher: Bill G. Wilson It's no secret that one of my favorite all time fanzines was The Collector, from Bill Wilson. Bill started the…

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Ink Stains 155: Fantasticomix 3

Fantasticomix 3: June, 1973Editor/publisher: Scott Paauw Hi everyone and welcome back to Ink Stains, the column devoted to the fanzines of the past! This installment covers Fantasticomix 3, another zine…

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