CREATOR

Name: Fantagraphics Books (American comics corporation).
Personal dates: Founded in 1976 by Gary Groth (1954-) and Michael 'Mike' Catron (1954-). Ongoing.
Other creations: Too numerous to mention here. Please look under Fantagraphics in the Creators section.
Successors: None.
Comments: The corporation specializes in alternative adult comic books such as classic and erotic series as well as graphic novels.
The logo presented to the left is one of several.

 

 

MAIN STORY

The series premiered in 1976*. Ongoing after more than 300 issues.

The magazine contains articles, news, and criticism covering publications from the comic book universe as well as lengthy interviews featuring comic creators.

* Initially introduced in 1974 titled The Nostalgia Journal (26 issues). Then retitled The New Nostalgia Journal from #27, which also officially marks the beginning of the current publication. From #32 it received today's title The Comics Journal, often referred to as TCJ).

 

 

MAIN CHARACTERS

None.

 

 

GALLERY
(presenting the front covers from 6 random issues)

#27 - 1976
#32 - 1977
#81 - 1983

#140 - 1990
#203 - 1998
#302 - 2013

 

 

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