COMIC BOOK CREATOR #36 Previously Offered Thru Other Distributors

Celebrate the life, art, and legacy of Tom Palmer in this retrospective issue of Comic Book Creator. This career-spanning feature pairs a long-form interview with Palmer's collaborators and peers, tracing his inking style from Golden Age to modern era and highlighting the impact of his studio work on countless titles. Alongside Palmer tributes, the issue includes a candid conversation with Lee Marrs—from assisting on Little Orphan Annie to creating Pudge, Girl Blimp—and a four-decade arc of Palmer's influence through interview companion pieces. The magazine also begins a multi-part conversation with Dan DiDio, exploring his diverse writing work for television and his role shaping modern comics, plus an in-depth talk with Arnold Drake about co-creating what may be one of the earliest graphic novels and his Marvel era work. Rounding out the issue: spotlighting public service comics by students at the Center For Cartoon Studies and more.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of creator-focused retrospectives and in-depth interviews.
• Readers who admire Tom Palmer's inking and storytelling contributions.
• Those curious about the careers of Lee Marrs, Dan DiDio, Arnold Drake, and the early graphic novel era.
• Readers interested in the Center For Cartoon Studies and public service comics.