THE COMICS JOURNAL Number 100

THE COMICS JOURNAL Number 100 (July 1985)

242-page full-size magazine (perfect-bound)
Published by The Comics Journal, Inc.
EDITOR: Gary G. Groth
Copyright © 1985 by Fantagraphics, Inc.
$4.95

The high point of this issue is the fifth installment of the essential Newave Comics Survey by DALE LUCIANO, which includes a brief biographical sketch of:

pages 204-205 Michael Roden

Nice one-page biography and an overview of the significant contribution that MICHAEL RODEN has made to the zine scene. Favorite quote: "By the end of 1984, Roden was turning out mini-comics at an almost alarming rate, as well as submitting work to other publications" (page 205). Includes (on page 205) two illustrations: the centerspread collage-drawing from FESTIVAL COMIX [Number 1] and the back cover from FUN HOUSE.

Other articles of note in this issue include:

pages 62-67 The Inferno of Fame: How To Die of Consumption

Rather lengthy analysis (by KENNETH SMITH) of GARY PANTER's legendary INVASION OF THE ELVIS ZOMBIES.

pages 197-213 Newave Comics Survey by Dale Luciano

As noted above, this is the fifth installment of this encyclopedic survey of the 1980s zine scene. This series is an essential resource for anyone hoping to understand that dynamic and exciting period in comix history.

pages 215-225 Living For the Day

In-depth GARY PANTER interview by DALE LUCIANO. Includes a photo of a young GARY PANTER looking a lot like a young ELVIS COSTELLO.

History:
Page posted to the online MICHAEL RODEN CATALOG 10-15-03.