ALTER EGO #188 Previously Offered Thru Diamond

Alter Ego #188 is a special double-size issue celebrating 25 years of Alter Ego with flip covers featuring Marvel and DC content. The Marvel side presents interviewer David Armstrong's Comic-Con chats with John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Mooney, and George Tuska, alongside Stan Lee's Dinner with Alain Resnais annotated by Sean Howe. The DC side collects Armstrong's conversations with Carmine Infantino, John Broome, Julius Schwartz, Joe Kubert, and Murphy Anderson, plus a photo-feature on Gardner Fox and his family. Written by Roy Thomas with art by John Buscema and Marie Severin and cover by Gil Kane, this issue offers a blend of candid conversations, archival material, and fresh commentary. The format is a generous, high-contrast showcase for classic era creators and the era's cultural impact, presenting a rare snapshot of comics history, editorial process, and fan-curious dialogue. A must-have for fans of Golden and Silver Age comics and creator-driven history.

Who might be interested in reading?

• In-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from Marvel and DC creators.
• Fans of Roy Thomas's writing and the art of John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Gil Kane.
• Readers who enjoy Golden and Silver Age comics history and cultural context.
• Those who like archival features, photo-features, and annotated discussions of classic figures like Gardner Fox.