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| founding_editor = Jon B. Cooke
 
| founding_editor = Jon B. Cooke
 
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| editor = Jon B. Cooke
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| frequency = quarterly
 
| frequency = quarterly
| category = [[comic books]] history
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| category = [[wikipedia:comic books|comic books]] history
 
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| publisher = [[TwoMorrows Publishing]] (1998–2002)<br />[[Top Shelf Productions]] (2003–2005)
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| publisher = [[wikipedia:TwoMorrows Publishing|TwoMorrows Publishing]] (1998–2002)<br />[[wikipedia:Top Shelf Productions|Top Shelf Productions]] (2003–2005)
 
| firstdate = Spring 1998
 
| firstdate = Spring 1998
 
| lastdate = 2005
 
| lastdate = 2005
| country = [[United States]]<!--no flag WP:ICONDECORATION-->
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| country = [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]<!--no flag WP:ICONDECORATION-->
| language = [[English language|English]]
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| language = [[wikipedia:English language|English]]
 
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'''''Comic Book Artist''''' was an [[United States|American]] [[magazine]] founded by Jon B. Cooke devoted to anecdotal histories of [[American comic books]], with emphasis on comics published since the 1960s. It was published by [[TwoMorrows Publishing]] and later [[Top Shelf Productions]] from 1998–2005.
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'''''Comic Book Artist''''' was an [[wikipedia:United States|American]] [[wikipedia:magazine|magazine]] founded by Jon B. Cooke devoted to anecdotal histories of [[wikipedia:American comic books|American comic books]], with emphasis on comics published since the 1960s. It was published by [[wikipedia:TwoMorrows Publishing|TwoMorrows Publishing]] and later [[wikipedia:Top Shelf Productions|Top Shelf Productions]] from 1998–2005.
   
''Comic Book Artist'' primarily used lengthy interviews with the [[artists]], [[writers]], [[Editing|editors]] and [[publishers]] who contributed to the indigenous American art form, often featuring the first comprehensive histories of such comics publishers as [[Warren Publishing]], [[Charlton Comics]], [[Tower Comics]], [[Gold Key Comics]], and [[Harvey Comics]], though emphasis was given as well to industry leaders [[DC Comics]] and [[Marvel Comics]].
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''Comic Book Artist'' primarily used lengthy interviews with the [[wikipedia:artists|artists]], [[wikipedia:writers|writers]], [[wikipedia:Editing|editors]] and [[wikipedia:publishers|publishers]] who contributed to the indigenous American art form, often featuring the first comprehensive histories of such comics publishers as [[wikipedia:Warren Publishing|Warren Publishing]], [[wikipedia:Charlton Comics|Charlton Comics]], [[wikipedia:Tower Comics|Tower Comics]], [[wikipedia:Gold Key Comics|Gold Key Comics]], and [[wikipedia:Harvey Comics|Harvey Comics]], though emphasis was given as well to industry leaders [[wikipedia:DC Comics|DC Comics]] and [[wikipedia:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]].
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Founding===
 
===Founding===
''Comic Book Artist'' began publication in 1998 as an offshoot of the magazine ''The [[Jack Kirby Collector]]'', flagship periodical of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]'s [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]. With that periodical devoted to a single comics creator, associate editor Jon B. Cooke proposed a sister magazine devoted to other professionals who contributed to the American comics industry, particularly those who worked between the 1960s and 1980s. The first issue premiered with a Spring 1998 [[cover date]]. Most issues are each devoted to a single publisher's comics and the creators responsible within, by way of multiple interviews and oral histories to form overall impressions of a specific era.
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''Comic Book Artist'' began publication in 1998 as an offshoot of the magazine ''The [[wikipedia:Jack Kirby Collector|Jack Kirby Collector]]'', flagship periodical of [[wikipedia:Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]'s [[wikipedia:TwoMorrows Publishing|TwoMorrows Publishing]]. With that periodical devoted to a single comics creator, associate editor Jon B. Cooke proposed a sister magazine devoted to other professionals who contributed to the American comics industry, particularly those who worked between the 1960s and 1980s. The first issue premiered with a Spring 1998 [[wikipedia:cover date|cover date]]. Most issues are each devoted to a single publisher's comics and the creators responsible within, by way of multiple interviews and oral histories to form overall impressions of a specific era.
   
The first five issues sported a "flip-side" magazine that revived the fondly remembered 1960s [[fanzine]] ''[[Alter Ego (fanzine)|Alter Ego]]'', founded by Dr. [[Jerry Bails]] and devoted to [[superhero]] comics. Former [[Marvel Comics]] writer and editor-in-chief [[Roy Thomas]], who in the '60s had succeeded Bails as editor and subsequently purchased the magazine's rights, returned as editor of this new version, dubbed Volume Two. In 1999, ''Alter Ego'' again became its own magazine, which has continued past 100 issues.
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The first five issues sported a "flip-side" magazine that revived the fondly remembered 1960s [[wikipedia:fanzine|fanzine]] ''[[wikipedia:Alter Ego (fanzine)|Alter Ego]]'', founded by Dr. [[wikipedia:Jerry Bails|Jerry Bails]] and devoted to [[wikipedia:superhero|superhero]] comics. Former [[wikipedia:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]] writer and editor-in-chief [[wikipedia:Roy Thomas|Roy Thomas]], who in the '60s had succeeded Bails as editor and subsequently purchased the magazine's rights, returned as editor of this new version, dubbed Volume Two. In 1999, ''Alter Ego'' again became its own magazine, which has continued past 100 issues.
   
The first several issues of ''Comic Book Artist'' were collected into three [[trade paperback]] volumes that also include new material.
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The first several issues of ''Comic Book Artist'' were collected into three [[wikipedia:trade paperback|trade paperback]] volumes that also include new material.
   
 
=== Move to Top Shelf ===
 
=== Move to Top Shelf ===
In 2002, after 25 issues, the magazine and editor-owner Cooke — who is also a book designer and layout artist — left TwoMorrows for a new publisher, [[Top Shelf Productions]], in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In 2002, after 25 issues, the magazine and editor-owner Cooke — who is also a book designer and layout artist — left TwoMorrows for a new publisher, [[wikipedia:Top Shelf Productions|Top Shelf Productions]], in Atlanta, Georgia.
   
''Comic Book Artist'' volume two debuted in July 2003 with a redesigned format, [[bookbinding|square binding]], and a color section, "Comic Book Artist Classic," that continued the thematic focus of volume one. Top Shelf published six issues of ''Comic Book Artist'' volume two, but have not released a new issue since 2005.
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''Comic Book Artist'' volume two debuted in July 2003 with a redesigned format, [[wikipedia:bookbinding|square binding]], and a color section, "Comic Book Artist Classic," that continued the thematic focus of volume one. Top Shelf published six issues of ''Comic Book Artist'' volume two, but have not released a new issue since 2005.
   
 
==Awards==
 
==Awards==
* The [[Eisner Award|Will Eisner Comics Industry Award]] ("The Eisner") for "Best Comics-Related Periodical" 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005
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* The [[wikipedia:Eisner Award|Will Eisner Comics Industry Award]] ("The Eisner") for "Best Comics-Related Periodical" 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005
* [[Harvey Award]], 2005, "[[Harvey Award#Best Biographical.2C Historical.2C or Journalistic Presentation|Best Historical or Journalistic Presentation]]"
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* [[wikipedia:Harvey Award|Harvey Award]], 2005, "[[wikipedia:Harvey Award#Best Biographical.2C Historical.2C or Journalistic Presentation|Best Historical or Journalistic Presentation]]"
   
 
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* [http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/comic-book-artist/ Official site at Top Shelf Productions]
 
* [http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/comic-book-artist/ Official site at Top Shelf Productions]
   
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 19 March 2017

Comic Book Artist
Editor Jon B. Cooke
Categories comic books history
Frequency quarterly
Publisher TwoMorrows Publishing (1998–2002)
Top Shelf Productions (2003–2005)
First issue Spring 1998
Final issue 2005
Country United States
Language English

Comic Book Artist was an American magazine founded by Jon B. Cooke devoted to anecdotal histories of American comic books, with emphasis on comics published since the 1960s. It was published by TwoMorrows Publishing and later Top Shelf Productions from 1998–2005.

Comic Book Artist primarily used lengthy interviews with the artists, writers, editors and publishers who contributed to the indigenous American art form, often featuring the first comprehensive histories of such comics publishers as Warren Publishing, Charlton Comics, Tower Comics, Gold Key Comics, and Harvey Comics, though emphasis was given as well to industry leaders DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

History

Founding

Comic Book Artist began publication in 1998 as an offshoot of the magazine The Jack Kirby Collector, flagship periodical of Raleigh's TwoMorrows Publishing. With that periodical devoted to a single comics creator, associate editor Jon B. Cooke proposed a sister magazine devoted to other professionals who contributed to the American comics industry, particularly those who worked between the 1960s and 1980s. The first issue premiered with a Spring 1998 cover date. Most issues are each devoted to a single publisher's comics and the creators responsible within, by way of multiple interviews and oral histories to form overall impressions of a specific era.

The first five issues sported a "flip-side" magazine that revived the fondly remembered 1960s fanzine Alter Ego, founded by Dr. Jerry Bails and devoted to superhero comics. Former Marvel Comics writer and editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, who in the '60s had succeeded Bails as editor and subsequently purchased the magazine's rights, returned as editor of this new version, dubbed Volume Two. In 1999, Alter Ego again became its own magazine, which has continued past 100 issues.

The first several issues of Comic Book Artist were collected into three trade paperback volumes that also include new material.

Move to Top Shelf

In 2002, after 25 issues, the magazine and editor-owner Cooke — who is also a book designer and layout artist — left TwoMorrows for a new publisher, Top Shelf Productions, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comic Book Artist volume two debuted in July 2003 with a redesigned format, square binding, and a color section, "Comic Book Artist Classic," that continued the thematic focus of volume one. Top Shelf published six issues of Comic Book Artist volume two, but have not released a new issue since 2005.

Awards

External links

Category:Comics zines Category:Magazines about comics Category:Magazines established in 1998 Category:Publications disestablished in 2005 Category:Top Shelf Productions titles Category:Eisner Award winners for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism