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Issue 6, Dec. 2015
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When Howard Hallis first contacted me about a foreign Dr. Strange article, I was
intrigued for sure. But, it wasn’t until I started seeing all of the amazing cover scans
Howard was sending me that I got really excited! This collection was huge, varied,
and really freakin’ cool! There were numerous countries represented and a huge assortment of collectables including toys. Now Howard created his article on his own,
and laid it out for me with great skill! Because of layout and design realities, I re-purposed his creation for the magazine so it fit within its bounds here a bit better. I would love for the readers
to see this article as he originally intended it. Please go to our blog page where you can view and download his article in all its original glory! http://foreigncomiccollector.webs.com/apps/blog/?view_type=1
The next feature was written for you by my good buddy Tim Bildhauser, our associate editor. His amazingly difficult Mexican Swamp Thing run is a very worthy achievement. I have personally watched on the
sidelines as Tim has spent countless hours, days, months, and years searching with great focus for these
rare issues. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed checking out this crazy feat.
Also, I decided that with the Star Wars sequel anticipation building, it seemed a perfect time to feature
my Star Wars #1 set. It has taken me many frustrating years to build this thing, and like many journeys it’s
been a mixture of extreme joy and downright frustrating impossibility at times. With focus and hope, most
of the books that we know exist for this set have found their way into my collection. I hope you all enjoy
seeing this global set of this all important book.
Matthew Roybal, Define999
FCC Managing Editor
On the Cover
Howard isn’t messing around when it comes to
Dr. Strange everything including foreign comic
editions. So why should we mess around on the
cover? We put him with a few of his babies
on display.
D
octor Strange! The Marvel Master of the Mystic Arts
has been seen up until recently as a supporting character in the Marvel Universe—taking a back seat to A-List
super heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men.
Now that his movie has been announced, collectors have
shown a new interest in the Sorcerer Supreme.
I’ve been actively collecting all things Doctor Strange
Featured in This Issue:
Dr. Strange Worldwide - 3
Howard Hallis might have the largest collection of
foreign Dr. Strange known!
by Howard Hallis
since 2002, and have amassed one of the world’s largest
collections of his comics, prints, posters, cards, and collectibles.
Here is an assortment of various Dr. Strange items I have
found from all over the world, starting with British foreign
editions. Enjoy!
Part One : The United Kingdom
Mexican Swamp Thing - 26
Tim Bildhouser is a hardcore Bernie Wrightson fan,
and he made it his mission to find the entire Mexican
Swamp Thing Wrightson run. These books are very
rarely all in one place.
Limelight: Foreign Star Wars #1 set
and The Massive
Foreign Focused
Collection of
Howard Hallis
- 30
Editor, Matthew Roybal stopped thinking rationally
when he decided to build a Star Wars #1 set. Check
out the results of his passion in this issue.
F-Con 1 write up - 34
N. Scott Robinson contributed a write up about the
largest gathering of foreign edition collectors ever!
Check out our new forum where you
can be a part of the discussion.
Come join us at www.foreigncomicdb.com
SPIDER-MAN COMICS WEEKLY #23
This UK only cover features dynamic
scenes with Spidey, Thor and Dr. Strange.
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UK CAC 96 CONVENTION PROGRAM
Bryan Talbot did the fantastic cover for
this 1996 UK Comic Convention.
MARVEL SUPERHEROES AND THE
OCCULT WINTER SPECIAL This cover
has never been reprinted in America.