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FIRST COMICS COMPANION TP

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Description

The First Comics Companion is the only book dedicated to the history of Chicago’s groundbreaking independent comics publisher, which took on the Big Two by storm between 1983–1991. From a modest promotional comic hawking theater subscriptions, First soon blossomed into an ambitious, aggressive imprint with achievements that included adapting the fabled sci-fi play Warp; reviving beloved ’70s Charlton hero E-Man; luring Mike Grell over from Pacific Comics to continue Starslayer and launch Jon Sable, Freelance; and releasing one of the ’80s greatest comic book series, American Flagg! by Howard Chaykin. Soon followed Elric, Grimjack, Nexus, Shatter, Dreadstar, Lone Wolf and Cub, super-hero Alter Ego, and a resurrection of Classics Illustrated. Featuring the recollections of founders Mike Gold, Joe Staton, and dozens more, this book continues Richard J. Arndt and Jon B. Cooke’s exhaustive “carpet-bombing” approach to documenting comics history in fascinating detail—first, last, and always, THE definitive account! Featuring new Chaykin cover art!

Who might be interested in reading?

  • Fans of comic book history and the evolution of independent publishers.
  • Readers interested in the creative works of Howard Chaykin and Mike Grell.
  • Enthusiasts of 1980s comic book series and their cultural impact.
  • Individuals fascinated by the behind-the-scenes stories of comic book creation and publishing.
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FIRST COMICS COMPANION TP

PRODUCT INFORMATION

cover type

Soft Cover

artist

Howard Chaykin, Mike Grell

writer

Jon B. Cooke, Richard J. Arndt

rating

EVERYONE

series name

American Flagg!

print color

Full Color

number of pages

160

publisher

TwoMorrows Publishing

issue number

1

initial order due

Jul 24, 2025

final order cutoff

Aug 04, 2025

in store date

Nov 19, 2025

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