Alter Ego Centennial
Alter Ego Centennial by Jim Amash is an illustrated edition published by TwoMorrows Publishing in 2011, featuring 160 pages in English. This book commemorates the 100th issue and the 50th anniversary of the iconic fanzine Alter Ego, created by Roy Thomas. It includes an in-depth interview with Thomas, focusing on his experiences in the 1990s at DC and various independent publishers, alongside a wealth of insights into notable comic series and characters.
Readers will discover a rich collection of rare art and artifacts from renowned artists such as George Pérez, Todd McFarlane, and Gil Kane, among others. The anniversary edition also includes special features like Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt and Fawcett Collectors of America, along with Alex Wright’s color collection of 1940s DC pinup art. This celebration of comics and literary criticism provides a comprehensive look at the legacy of Alter Ego and its impact on the comic book community.
Official synopsis Publisher
ALTER EGO: CENTENNIAL is a celebration of 100 issues, and 50 years, of ALTER EGO, Roy Thomas’ legendary super-hero fanzine. It’s a double-size triple-threat book, with twice as many pages as the regular magazine, plus special features just for this anniversary edition! Behind a RICH BUCKLER/JERRY ORDWAY JSA cover, ALTER EGO celebrates its 100th issue and the 50th anniversary of A/E (Vol. 1) #1 in 1961–as ROY THOMAS is interviewed by JIM AMASH about the 1990s at DC and several independents! Learn secrets behind ALL-STAR SQUADRON–INFINITY, INC.–ARAK, SON OF THUNDER–CAPTAIN CARROT–JONNI THUNDER, a.k.a. THUNDERBOLT–ALTER EGO the comic book–CAPTAIN THUNDER & BLUE BOLT–ELRIC OF MELNIBONE–and more! With rare art and artifacts by GEORGE PÉREZ, TODD McFARLANE, RICH BUCKLER, JERRY ORDWAY, MIKE MACHLAN, GIL KANE, GENE COLAN, DICK GIORDANO, ALFREDO ALCALA, TONY DEZUNIGA, ERNIE CÓLON, STAN GOLDBERG, SCOTT SHAW!, ROSS ANDRU, and many more! Plus special anniversary editions of Alter Ego staples Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt, Fawcett Collectors of America (FCA)–and ALEX WRIGHT’s amazing color collection of 1940s DC pinup babes!
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Alter Ego Centennial” about?
Who is the author of “Alter Ego Centennial”?
When was “Alter Ego Centennial” published?
What is the ISBN for “Alter Ego Centennial”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
