Comic Book Artist Returns
One of my favorite magazines returns this September, after releasing the mammoth last issue about a year ago on Will Eisner. Jon B. Cooke the mastermind behind this long running series along with his cast of regular contributors and some new writers in a improved revamped edition.
Comic Book Artist finally returns with a blast of Bagge as we celebrate the captivating life and hilarious work of renowned cartoonist Peter Bagge (of Hate and Neat Stuff fame), with a career-spanning interview and eye-popping collection of rarely-seen and unpublished art. This comprehensive feature covers it all: Peter’s dysfunctional (and typically all-American) suburban middle-class upbringing; his time in New York City as Punk magazine cartoonist; the Seattle days of struggle while producing Neat Stuff; the Hate-filled success of his most celebrated creations, Buddy Bradley and Co.; and his current work on Apocalypse Nerd. Also in this issue: Weirdo magazine gets the CBA treatment, with an exclusive interviews with cartoonist genius Robert Crumb (who created the legendary 1980s/90s humor rag), the aforementioned Mr. Bagge (Crumb’s editorial successor), and Aline Kominsky-Crumb (Crumb spouse and editor of Weirdo’s final run). Also included is a tribute to the late, great historian, Dr. Jerry Bails, the father of comics fandom. Plus a delighful gallery of the great Will Eisner’s handmade Valentines drawn for his wife, the debut of a slew of new columnists, and the return of our regular contributors, all showcased in the mag’s newly expanded format.
