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Its Presidential election time in the good ole U.S of A. this month, and in honor of doing our patriotic duty by voting, I am running the back cover of The Great Society comic book.
I have talked about this comic before, when I ran the cover. I like the back better than the front because there are all sorts of famous political public servants in superhero costumes. Not only do we have President Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife Lady Bird in this picture, we also have the future (at this time of its printing) President Richard M. Nixon here, as well as the future President Ronald Reagan. I can also pick out Barry Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Robert McNamara, Robert and Teddy Kennedy. See if you can pick them out! Wed all follow politics more closely if theyd just wear these costumes!
Before I get into what is in this issue this month, Id like to share with our readers an announcement. Part of The Collector Times staff will be attending Uncommon Con in Dallas Thanksgiving weekend. My daughter Sidra and I are planning on being there Friday and Saturday, wearing our Collector Times t- shirts. Joe "Artistic License" Singleton may have a table, and Mat "Toy Story" Bredfeldt should be attending. There is also a possibility that Gonzo, of Starr and Rourke fame, may be present, too. Do the Texas thang, even if you arent Texan, like us....come up and say "howdy." Its always a thrill to meet the folks who read our magazine, because you people never write: )
Also, a very special thanks goes out to TJ of , for generously donating the comics I gave out this year for Halloween. As usual, my annnual comic/candy fest for the Trick or Treaters was a rousing success.
OK, on to the good stuff that you have been waiting for. I got off my dead butt this month and wrote an article about selling comics. All of you who want to know where to price your comics and where to sell them now have a handy reference on my site. Sidra Roberts has a very enlightening interview with Cory Carani about the joys of inking. Cory was the long time inker of Legionnaires, and he obviously loves inking, and it shines through in this interview. For those of you who are wondering, Jamie Coville returns to Covilles Clubhouse next month. Its our Holiday present to you (and to us!)
Speaking of returning, Ian Johnston returns this month with a new installment of Console-tations, his videogames review column. We also have game reviews by Mathew Bredfeldt and Patrick Dunning. Stephane Morrell, from his igloo in Quebec, provides a Xipetotec Rant, where he lambastes Diamond Distributors. Be sure to read Mike Solkos A Matter of Tradition where he talks about various formats for comics. Plus, as you know, much, much more stuff.
So, take your shoes off, set a spell, and mosey around the site. As usual, we are glad you are here!
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Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times