COMIC BOOK CREATOR #37 Previously Offered Thru Diamond

Comic Book Creator #37 is a celebration of the magazine’s mission to tell the stories behind the art. This issue spotlights Steve Englehart with a comprehensive, career-spanning interview that revisits his vibrant ’70s work as one of the era’s premier comics writers. Accompanying Englehart’s words are revealing features—Barbara Friedlander helping reframe editor Jack Miller’s career, and the second portion of Greg Biga’s interview with Dan Didio on his rise to DC co-publisher. The issue also marks Arnold Drake’s 100th birthday with the final segment of a sweeping conversation about Doom Patrol and X-Men. Fans also get a long-awaited look at The Funny Pages underground comix with Ron Barrett, plus regular departments such as Hembeck’s Dateline. With cover art by Sal Buscema and writer Jon B. Cooke guiding the conversation, this 84-page softcover issue offers a rich snapshot of creator-driven comics history.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Enjoys long-form creator interviews and behind-the-scenes stories about how classic comics were made.
• Fascinated by the 1970s era of comics and influential writers like Steve Englehart.
• Interested in industry history, editor and executive stories, and how landmark titles and teams came together.
• Appreciates a mix of features, retrospectives, and regular department content in a scholarly yet accessible format.