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Alter Ego
#16
Jul 2002
• TwoMorrows
• $5.95
• Magazine
• 104 pgs.
On Sale
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Cover Credits
Penciller:
Richard Starkings
Inker:
Richard Starkings
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Item Solicitation
This issue features Marvel Comics… and Captain Marvel! Behind full-color covers by Alex Ross (Mary Marvel) and the team of Marie Severin and Ramona Fradon (Sub-Mariner, Aquaman), we proudly present the 2001 Marvel Bullpen Reunion, with John Buscema, Gene Colan, John Romita, and Marie Severin, interviewed by Mark Evanier! There are also memories of the John Buscema School, with loads of of art by Big John and his students! PLUS: a giant FCA section, with Alex Ross on Shazam! The Power of Hope, plus C.C. Beck, Marc Swayze, a tribute to Chad Grothkopf! Then Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster present EC Confidential, with rare artwork by Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. Plus Bill Schelly interviews the man behind "Paul Gambi" — tailor to the (DC super-villain) stars, and more!
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Stories/Features
1. Writer/Editorial: The Big Red Cheese — and an Infinite Number of Mice (2 pages)
| Writer | Editor |
Roy Thomas
| Roy Thomas
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2. Journey to the Rock of Eternity: A Vintage Interview with Otto and Jack Binder (8 pages)Synopsis
The Bountiful Binder brothers — Otto & Jack — a vintage interview re The Marvel Family.
3. Not Your Father's Captain Marvel: Another View (3 pages)
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Robert Greenberger
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Synopsis
DC editor Bob Greenberger and A/E's editor agree to disagree about the 1980s Shazam!
4. Word of Power: The Shazam! Series That Might Have Been (1 page)Synopsis
Didja know that there was nearly a 1990s Shazam! series before Jerry Ordway's? Neither did we!
5. Comic Crypt: Harvey's Heroes (6 pages)
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Michael T. Gilbert
| Michael T. Gilbert
| Michael T. Gilbert
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Synopsis
Michael T. Gilbert begins "EC Confidential" with a look at Kurtzman's super-doers!
Story Notes
Includes a one panel reproduction of the classic Mad comic's Captain Marbles Vs. Superduperman story.
6. FCA #75 Cover (1 page)
| Penciller | Inker |
Alex Ross
| Alex Ross
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Story Notes
The cover is a collage detailing Alex Ross' rough, photo of model Sal Abbinanti, and final painting of the cover of SHAZAM: POWER OF HOPE
7. Fawcett-To-Go (1 page)Synopsis
Jen announces the upcoming SONS OF THUNDER book about Beck and Schaffenberger among other Marvel Family and Fawcett related items.
8. We Didn't Know… It Was The Golden Age! (5 pages)Synopsis
This time Marc relates how his dream to get his own strip sydicated was finally realized… only to be confronted with a crossroads decision.
9. Ross of Eternity: An Interview with Shazam! Power of Hope Artist ALEX ROSS (8 pages)Synopsis
Walt Grogan conducts an interview with Alex Ross and gets Ross' thoughts on prior Shazam! series attempts, the Shazam! TV show, the upcoming Justice League book, and Power of Hope.
10. The Power of Sam!: An Interview with Shazam! Power of Hope's Captain Marvel, SAM ABBINANTI (5 pages)Synopsis
Walt Grogan interviews Alex Ross' art agent and model for Captain Marvel.
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