1987 in comics

none Notable events of 1987 in comics. Events and publications Year overall Independent publishers continue to enter the comics arena including Amazing, CFW Enterprises, Imperial Comics, Matrix Graphic Series, and New Comics Group. Conversely, ACE Comics, Mad Dog Graphics, Silverwolf Comics, Solson Publications, Spotlight Comics, and Wonder Comics all cease publishing. Formation of the Independent Comic Publishers Association (ICPA), to promote excellence in and further public awareness of this growing segment of the comic book industry. The appearance of the ICPA logo on a comic is meant as a symbol of quality in the small press, black-and-white market. DC Comics reboots three of its core characters and titles, with the introduction of The Flash vol. 2, Superman vol. 2, and Wonder Woman vol. 2. The "British Invasion" begins. Following the success of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen, DC Comics recruits British creators such as Alan Grant, Cam Kennedy, David Lloyd, and John Wagner. Meanwhile, Marvel's Epic Comics imprint hires Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill to create their Marshal Law limited series. Archie Comics cancels four long-running titles, Archie and Me, Archie at Riverdale High, Laugh Comics, and Pep Comics; immediately relaunching Laugh vol. 2 and Betty and Veronica vol. 2. Peter Parker marries Mary Jane Watson in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, with art by Paul Ryan and Vince Colletta. Quest for Dreams Lost, an anthology of short comics by independent publishers featuring such characters and titles as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Trollords, The Silent Invasion, and Tales From The Aniverse. Published by the Literacy Volunteers of Chicago. Violent Cases, by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, published by Escape Books. The Pitt, a Marvel Graphic Novel taking place in Marvel Comics' New Universe. Lords of the Ultra-Realm Special, by Doug Moench and Pat Broderick, published by DC Comics. Sam & Max: Freelance Police Special Edition, by Steve Purcell, published by Fishwrap Productions. IPC Magazines's comic assets were sold to Robert Maxwell. They were renamed to Fleetway. Strip AIDS, by various authors, care of Don Mela (Willyprods / Small Time Ink). January January 1: At the start of the year, Tintin launches the first of 52 illustrations made Bob De Groot and Turk, published on a weekly basis throughout the year. All 52 images together form a long streetview, 15 metres in length.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/de-groot_bob.htm Bob De Groot lambiek.net December 3, 2023https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/turk.htm Turk lambiek.net December 3, 2023 January 2: The first episode of René Windig and Eddie de Jong's Heinz is published. It will run until 2000, then return for a brief period between 2004 and 2006.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/windig1.htm Windig & De Jong lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 January 23: Comics artist Willy Vandersteen is a guest in the TV show In De Hoofdrol, presented by Mies Bouwman, where, among other surprises, he is given the first copy of a brand new Suske en Wiske story, De Parel in de Lotusbloem, which his successor Paul Geerts had made in secret for him.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/geerts_paul.htm Paul Geerts lambiek.net September 28, 2020 With issue #424, DC Comics' Adventures of Superman debuts, continuing the numbering of Superman.Manning Matthew K. Dolan Hannah 1980s DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle Dorling Kindersley 2010 978-0-7566-6742-9 226 The original Superman title had adopted the new title The Adventures of Superman but continued the original numbering of its long and storied history. Popular writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jerry Ordway handled the creative chores. S.P.A.D.S. by William Vance and Jean Van Hamme (Dargaud). February "Batman: Year One" begins in DC Comics' Batman #404 (continuing through Batman #407). Written by Frank Miller, with art by David Mazzucchelli,Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 227 "Melding Miller's noir sensibilities, realistic characterization, and gritty action with Mazzucchelli's brilliant iconic imagery, "Year One" thrilled readers and critics alike...as well as being one of the influences for the 2005 film Batman Begins. "Batman: Year One" recounts the beginning of Bruce Wayne's career as Batman and Jim Gordon's with the Gotham City Police Department. It is one of the first examples of the "limited series within a series" format that is now prevalent in American comic books. The "Gods and Mortals" story arc begins in DC Comics' Wonder Woman vol. 2, the first arc featuring the rebooted incarnation of Wonder Woman following Crisis on Infinite Earths. Written by Greg Potter and George Pérez, drawn by Pérez and Bruce Patterson.Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 227 "With the help of Pérez's meticulous pencils, as well as his guidance as co-plotter, Wonder Woman was thrust further into the realm of Greek mythology than she'd ever been before." Doctor Strange vol. 2, with issue #87, cancelled by Marvel. With issue #161, Archie cancels Archie and Me. With issue #113, Archie cancels Archie at Riverdale High. Aristocratic Xtraterrestrial Time-Traveling Thieves (ongoing) #1 (Comics Interview), by Henry Vogel and Mark Propst. March "The Universo Project" story arc begins in DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes #32. Written by Paul Levitz and pencilled by Greg LaRocque, the story arc concludes in Legion of Super-Heroes #35. Fantastic Four #300: Johnny Storm marries "Alicia Masters" — actually Lyja, a Skrull who had abducted and replaced Masters to serve as a spy. (Marvel Comics) Pep Comics, with issue #411, is cancelled by Archie Comics. With issue #288, DC cancels G.I. Combat. Swords of the Swashbucklers, with issue #12, is cancelled by Epic Comics. Thundercats #1. (Marvel UK) In the Italian magazine Corto Maltese, the first chapter of Isola gentile (The gentle island), by Sergio Toppi is prepublished. An adventure set in the Malay Archipelago. In the same issue the Corto Maltese story The secret rose, by Hugo Pratt is prepublished, an adventure inspired by alchemy and esotericism, where the hero meets Herman Hesse. In the Italian magazine Comic Art, debut of La bionda (The blonde woman), by Franco Saudelli, adventures of a female thief mixing mystery, science-fiction and bondage eroticism.La bionda - Eroina bondage e sadomaso nei fumetti di Saudelli http://www.slumberland.it/contenuto.php?id=59 2019-10-07 www.slumberland.it and of the spy series Rudy X, by Rinaldo Traini and Rodolfo Torti.Bono Gianni April 25, 2015 Comic art https://www.guidafumettoitaliano.com/guida/testate/testata/1924 Guida al fumetto italiano April April 1: in Pif Gadget, the 95th Lucly Luke adventure, Nitroglicerine, by Morris and Lo Hartog van Banda, is prepublished. With issue #400, Archie cancels Laugh Comics (vol. 1). With issue #347, Archie cancels Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (vol. 1). The Son of the Sun, by Don Rosa, on Uncle Scrooge; debut of the author in the Disney comics. April 15: After nine years at the helm, Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter is fired, succeeded by Tom DeFalco. Fryer Kim Jim Shooter Fired The Comics Journal 116 13–14 Fantagraphics Books July 1987 May May 5: in Spirou, Spirou à New York, by Tome and Jamy, is prepublished. Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge story Nobody's business is prepublished. June June 27: British comic artist Leo Baxendale, who sued his former publisher DC Thomson to receive financial compensation for his work, reaches an out-of-court settlement with DC Thomson, which hands the rights of his characters back to him.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/baxendale_leo.htm Leo Baxendale lambiek.net "Batman: Year Two" begins in DC Comics' Detective Comics #575 (continuing through Detective Comics #578). Written by Mike W. Barr, with art by (among others) Todd McFarlane, "Batman: Year Two" follows on the success of "Batman: Year One". Le tigri volanti by Luigi Mignacco and Franco Bignotti (Bonelli); Mister No's past in the Flying Tigers and the origin of his nickname are revealed.Le tigri volanti https://ubcfumetti.magazineubcfumetti.com/mn/145.htm 2025-12-19 ubcfumetti.magazineubcfumetti.com La diabolica invenzione by Alfredo Castelli and Giampiero Casertano; first apparition of Altrove (“Elsewhere”), the secret bases of American government for the study of magic and paranormal phenomena, recurring in Martin Mystere and other Bonelli series.   Alfa e Omega by Tiziano Sclavi and Corrado Roi (Bonelli, Dylan Dog series)Tosti Andrea 2016-09-04 Le citazioni e i rimandi di Dylan Dog n. 9 – Alfa e Omega https://fumettologica.it/2016/09/dylan-dog-9-alfa-e-omega-citazioni/ 2025-12-22 Fumettologica it-IT First issue of the anthological magazine Tutto West (Bonelli), reprinting some almost forgotten Wester comics published by the house in the Fifties. July July 4 - September 6: In Ghent, Belgium, museum curator Jan Hoet organizes an exhibition about European comics titled Kunst en Grafische Vernieuwing in het Europees Beeldverhaal (Art and Graphic Innovation in European Comics), exhibiting original artwork by various Belgian, French, Swiss, Italian, Polish and Dutch comics artists.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hoet_jan.htm Jan Hoet Lambiek.net 23 March 2021 Gumby's Summer Fun Special #1, by Bob Burden and Art Adams, published by Comico. After 13 years of quarterly publication, Métal Hurlant is cancelled. Mythological menagerie, by Don Rosa, on Walt Disney's Comics and Stories. August August 9: In Topolino, L'inferno di Paperino (Donald's inferno), by Giulio Chierchini is prepublished, a parody of the Dante's inferno; it's a follow-up to the legendary Mickey's inferno, by Guido Martina. August 30: in Topolino, Giorgio Cavazzano’s Casablanca, is prepublished; it's a parody of the cult movie interpreted by the characters of the Mouse universe,Topolino, Minni in Casablanca - Cavazzano rilegge il mito di Humprey Bogart https://www.slumberland.it/contenuto.php?id=3101 2023-10-06 www.slumberland.it "The Greatest Hero of Them All" story arc begins in DC Comics' Superman (vol. 2) #8, Action Comics #591 and Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 3) #37. Written by Paul Levitz and John Byrne, and pencilled by Byrne, Greg LaRocque, and Mike DeCarlo, the story arc is DC's first attempt to correct the inconsistencies in Legion history created when Byrne removed the original Superboy from mainstream DC continuity in the Man of Steel limited series. (Continues in September's Legion of Super-Heroes #38.) Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell (DC Comics) With issue #14, Eclipse cancels Alien Encounters. The Egg of Darkness, written by Serge Le Tendre and drawn by Régis Loisel, is published by Dargaud; fourth and last episode of The Quest for the Time-Bird.https://regisloisel.com/quete-de-l-oiseau-du-temps/4-l-oeuf-des-tenebres Tome 4 : L'Oeuf des Ténèbres regisloisel.com 2019-10-07 In Italy, first issue of the magazines Magic boy and Magic girl, published by Matell as a promotional vehicle for its toys. September Joe Matt releases the first installment of his autobiographical comic series Peepshow.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/matt_joe.htm Joe Matt lambiek.net September 23, 2023 The first episode of Mark Parisi's Off the Mark is published.Getchell Amanda https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/newburyport-cat-dogs-star-in-off-the-mark-comic/article_a8b1a9ae-4dcc-5e01-a6eb-6639319b0d13.html Newburyport cat, dogs star in 'Off the Mark' comic The Daily News of Newburyport January 19, 2019 June 30, 2019Urquhart Adam http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/local-news/2018/06/27/turning-comics-into-a-career/ Turning comics into a career The Telegraph June 27, 2018 June 30, 2019 The "Challenge of the Gods" story arc begins in DC Comics' Wonder Woman #8, written by George Pérez and Len Wein, and drawn by Pérez. (It continues through issue #15.) October October 14: in Il giornalino, the series La pattuglia ecologica (The echo-patrol) by Mauro Cominelli and Mario Rossi, makes its debut; it has a group of five environment's defenders as heroes.Bono Gianni 2015-04-25 Il Giornalino https://www.guidafumettoitaliano.com/guida/testate/testata/3162 Guida al fumetto italiano October 24: The Judge Dredd storyline "Oz", written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, begins in Fleetway's 2000 AD (running for 26 episodes to April 16, 1988). The Spider-Man storyline "Kraven's Last Hunt" (also known as "Fearful Symmetry") begins in Web of Spider-Man #31, The Amazing Spider-Man #293, and Spectacular Spider-Man #131. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck, the storyline concludes in the November issues Web of Spider-Man #32, Amazing Spider-Man #294, and Spectacular Spider-Man #132. With issue #18, DC cancels Electric Warrior. With issue #12, Marvel cancels the New Universe title Kickers inc. With issue #24, Eclipse cancels Scout. In the Italian magazine Comic art, the first chapter of Alias is prepublished, an adventure series set in 17th-century Amsterdam, written by Renato Queirolo and drawn by Anna Brandoli. Asterix and the magic carpet, by Uderzo is published. Terror over Kansas, by Jean Michel Charlier and Colin Wilson, fifth chapter of La jeunesse de Blueberry; second and last chapter of the Quantrill saga. La citè di dieu perdu (The lost god's city) by Jean Van Hamme and Grzegorz Rosiński (Le Lombard). November With issue #7, DC's Justice League becomes Justice League International. Fit to be pied and Recalled wreck, by Don Rosa, on Walt Disney's Comics and Stories. First issue of Marvel Masterworks. Ric Hochet contre Sherlock by André-Paul Duchâteau and Tibet (Le Lombard) December December 5: Erika Raven is the first female comic artist to receive the Bronzen Adhemar award.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/raven.htm Erika Raven lambiek.net 14 October 2025 Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, with issue #354, is cancelled by DC. With issue #17, DC cancels Hawkman vol. 2. Batman: Son of the Demon by Mike W. Barr and Jerry Bringham (DC Comics) Cash flow, by Don Rosa, on Uncle Scrooge. In Italy, first issue of the magazine Zio Paperone (Mondadori, then Disney Italia); it reprints integrally the Carl Barks production, later extending to other Disney authors.Bramini Andrea 2017-12-09 Il "suo" giornale: viaggio nel mensile "Zio Paperone" https://www.lospaziobianco.it/giornale-viaggio-mensile-zio-paperone/ 2023-10-10 Lo Spazio Bianco it-IT Specific date unknown Gerrit de Jager wins the Stripschapprijs.https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/de-stripschapprijs.php Het Stripschap - de Stripschapprijs Martin Lodewijk and Don Lawrence receive the Jaarprijs voor Bijzondere Verdiensten (nowadays the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs).https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/p.-hans-frankfurtherprijs/complete-lijst.php Het Stripschap - Complete lijst Toon van Driel's celebrity comic about comedian André van Duin debuts in De Telegraaf, where it will run until 2005.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/toon_van_driel.htm Toon van Driel. Deaths January January 2: Jacques Laplaine, aka J. Lap, French comics artist (Le Petit President, Monsieur Cloche, the Tintin parody Tintin à la recherche du veau d'or), dies at age 65.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/lap_j.htm J. Lap lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 January 13: Ed Kuekes, American cartoonist and comics artist (Alice in Wonderland, Do You Believe?), dies at age 85.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kuekes_ed.htm Ed Kuekes lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 January 23: E. Nelson Bridwell, American comic book writer (DC Comics, Mad), dies from lung cancer at age 55. January 23: Dow O. Walling, American comics artist and TV presenter (Skeets, Jimmy's Jobs), dies at age 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/walling_d.htm Dow Walling lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 January 27: Rod Ruth, American illustrator and comics artist (The Toodles), dies at age 74.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/ruth_rod.htm Rod Ruth lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February February 2: Ken Reid, British comics artist (Fudge the Elf, Roger the Dodger, Jonah, Faceache), dies at age 67.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/reid_ken.htm Ken Reid lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February 12: Angela Giussani, Italian comics writer (Diabolik), dies at age 64. February 20: Wayne Boring, American comics artist (worked on Superman), dies at age 81."Superman artist Wayne Boring dead" The Comics Journal #116 (July 1987) p. 23.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/boring_wayne.htm Wayne Boring lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February 20: Edgar P. Jacobs, Belgian comics artist (Le Rayon U, Blake and Mortimer) dies at age 82.Jacobs entry, Lambiek's Comiclopedia. Accessed Dec. 4, 2106. February 22: Andy Warhol, American painter, music producer and film director (made sequential and occasional comics-inspired art), dies at age 58.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/warhol_andy.htm Andy Warhol lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February 27: Bill Holman, American comics artist (Smokey Stover), dies at age 83.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/holman_bill.htm Bill Holman lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February 27: Darrell McClure, American comics artist (continued Little Annie Rooney and Room and Board), dies at age 84.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mcclure_d.htm Darrell McClure lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 February 28: Roland Moisan, French caricaturist, journalist and comics artist (worked on Zoé, Enfant Terrible), dies at age 79.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/moisan_roland.htm Roland Moisan lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 March March 22: Ib Steinaa, Danish animator and comics artist (Disney comics, assisted on Ferd'nand and Lise og Lasse), dies at age 60.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/steinaa_ib.htm Ib Steinaa lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 April April 13: Joe Colquhoun, British comics artist (Charley's War, Johnny Red, Kid Chameleon, worked on Roy of the Rovers), dies of a heart attack at age 60.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/colquhoun_joe.htm Joe Colquhoun lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 April 19: Milt Kahl, American animator (Walt Disney Company), dies at age 78. May May 30: Al Shapiro, aka "A. Jay", American comics artist (Harry Chess), dies at age 55 from AIDS.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/shapiro_allen.htm Allen Shapiro lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 May 31: Hugh Laidman, American illustrator, painter and comics artist (Middle Class Animals), dies at age 63.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/laidman_hugh.htm Hugh Laidman lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 June June 12: Carlo Boscarato, Italian comics artist (Larry Yuma), dies at age 61.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/boscarato_c.htm Carlo Boscarato lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 June 12: Eugen Semitjov, Swedish comics artist, journalist and writer (Allan Kämpe), dies at age 64.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/semitjov_eugen.htm Eugen Semitjov lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 June 25: Bram Ohm, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Dikkie Dapper, Miepie), dies at age 81.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/ohm_bram.htm Bram Ohm lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 July July 5: Jayme Cortez, Portuguese-Brazilian comic artist (Os 2 Amigos), dies at age 60.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cortez_jayme.htm Jayme Cortez lambiek.net September 11, 2024 August August 22: Henk Tol, Dutch painter, illustrator and comics artist (Bearend Barebyt), dies at age 56.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tol_henk.htm Henk Tol lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 September September 8: Hans van Gorkom, Dutch comic artist (Hikkie, assisted on Olle Kapoen), dies at age 58.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gorkom_hans-van.htm Hans van Gorkom lambiek.net September 30: Alfred Bester, American novelist and comics writer (wrote The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Superman, Green Lantern during the mid-1940s), dies at age 73.https://www.nytimes.com/1984/01/18/obituaries/rolly-bester.html Rolly Bester The New York Times January 18, 1984https://newspaperarchive.com/ NewspaperArchive 15,839 Historic Newspaper Archives newspaperarchive.com Jul 31, 2020 October October 5: Ed Stevenson, American illustrator and comics artist (Ted Powers), dies at age 91.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/stevenson_ed.htm Ed Stevenson lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 Specific date unknown: Radu Duldurescu, Romanian comics artist (Cutu si Miau, Mache Fantomas, Pestera Aurie, Fix Contra Vix, Muky si Mache), dies from pancreatic cancer at age 60.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/duldurescu_radu.htm Radu Duldurescu lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 November November 10: Pop Momand, American comics artist (Keeping Up with the Joneses), dies at age 101.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/momand_ar.htm Arthur R. Momand lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 November 11: John N. Carey, American animator and comics artist (Disney comics, Hanna-Barbera comics, Woody Woodpecker comics), dies at age 72.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/carey_john-n.htm John N. Carey lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 November 24: Anton Pieck, Dutch illustrator, painter and comics artist (published in Zonneschijn), dies at age 92.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/pieck_anton.htm Anton Pieck lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 December December 13: George Wunder, American comics artist (continued Terry and the Pirates), dies at age 75.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/wunder_g.htm George Wunder lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 December 14: Copi, Argentinean-French comics artist (La Femme Assise), dies at age 48 from AIDS.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/copi.htm Copi lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 December 26: Angelo Bioletto, Italian comics artist (Disney comics, L' Inferno di Topolino), dies at age 81.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bioletto_angelo.htm Angelo Bioletto lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 December 29: Raeburn Van Buren, American comics artist (Abbie an' Slats), dies at age 96.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/van-buren_raeburn.htm Raeburn Van Buren lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 Specific date unknown Bernie Aalmeon, French-Egyptian comics artist (Samir), dies at age 68 or 69.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bernie.htm Bernie Aalmeon lambiek.net January 2, 2025 Pedro Alférez González, Spanish comics artist (Mascarita, continued Inspector Dan, Fix und Foxi), dies at age 51 or 52.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/alferez_pedro.htm Pedro Alférez González lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 Huang Yao, Chinese comics artist (Niu Bi Zi), dies at age 69 or 70.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/huang-yao.htm Huang Yao lambiek.net April 18, 2024 Lenn Redman, American caricaturist, animator, novelist, poet, illustrator, comics artist, cartoonist and activist (worked on Mary Worth), dies at age 74 or 75.https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/life-top-stories/the-life-of-a-working-artist-coming-to-brenau/ The life of a working artist coming to Brenau www.gainesvilletimes.com Jul 31, 2020 Vicq, Belgian comics artist (Taka Takata, Korrigan, Les Frères Bross), dies in a hospital at age 50 or 51, after having become a reclusive person the past years. His death is only noticed several years later.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vicq.htm Vicq lambiek.net Jul 31, 2020 Exhibitions and shows January 6 – February 28: "Robert Williams: Messages from a Drunken Broom" (Psychedelic Solution Gallery, New York City) June–September: "Comic Iconoclasm" (Institute of Contemporary Arts, London) — curated by Sheena Wagstaff — American artist Jerry Kearns exhibits a work "simply spliced together [of] panels by Bernie Wrightson and Brian Bolland ... and made them big."The Principality of Lichtenstein: From 'WHAAM!' to 'WHAAT?' Paul Gravett Paul Gravett March 17, 2013 Paul Gravett: Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga http://www.paulgravett.com/articles/article/the_principality_of_lichtenstein Exhibition later travels to Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin; Cornerhouse Gallery, Manchester; and a European tour Conventions January 29–February 1: Angoulême International Comics Festival (Angoulême, France) — 14th annual festivalDutrey, Jacques. "Europe's Largest Con Draws Media," The Comics Journal #116 (July 1987), p. 130. February 22: Great Eastern Conventions (Budget Motor Lodge, Route 73, Mount Laurel, New Jersey) — c. 175 attendees; five dealers and about 25 exhibitor tablesReuter, Nancy. "Comic Books Are Serious Business To The Devoted," Philadelphia Inquirer (February 15, 1987). May 2–3: Wonderful World of Comics Convention (Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, California) — First annual staging of the convention (later to be known as WonderCon), founded by San Jose native John Barrett, co-owner of the retail chain Comics and Comixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmBYtN-Qlg https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/HQmBYtN-Qlg 2021-12-21 live WonderCon 1987 on KTVU-2 - YouTube YouTube 2011-03-20 2016-07-26 June: Heroes Convention (Charlotte, North Carolina) June 27–28: Creation Convention '87 I (Roosevelt Hotel, New York City)"Science Fiction," New York Times (June 26, 1987). July 3–5: Chicago Comicon (Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois) July 31–August 2: Atlanta Fantasy Fair (Omni Hotel & Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia) — official guests include Adam West, Caroline Munro, Robert Bloch, Boris Vallejo, Kelly Freas, Jennifer Roberson, and Tom Savini August 6–9: San Diego Comic-Con (Convention and Performing Arts Center and Holiday Inn, San Diego, California) — 5,000 attendees; official guests: Harlan Ellison, Miguel Ferrer, Ward Kimball, B. Kliban, Françoise Mouly, Bill Mumy, Mike Peters, Robert Silverberg, Art Spiegelman, and Bernie Wrightson September 5–6: UKCAC87 (The Institute of Education, London, England) — guests include Will Eisner, Gil Kane, John Byrne, John Totleben, Steve Bissette, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, Ron Smith, John Totleben, Steve Bissette, Alan Grant, Dave Gibbons, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Sim, Paul Duncan, Martin Crocknell, and Carlos Ezquerra; presentation of the Eagle Awards September 5–6: Dragon*Con (Pierremont Plaza Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia) — first annual staging of the multigenre convention. 1,400 attendees; Official guests: Michael Moorcock (his first convention appearance in twelve years), Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey, Robert Adams, Richard "Lord British" Garriott, Gary Gygax, and Toastmaster Brad Strickland September 25–27: OrlandoCon (International Inn, Orlando, Florida)"Monday," Orlando Sentinel (21 Sep 1987): 24. November: Mid-Ohio Con (Ohio) — guest of honor: Dave Sim; other guests: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, John Ostrander, Denys Cowan, Mike Grell, Carol KalishDavis, Michael. "MICHAEL DAVIS: Who To Blame, Part 2," Comix Mix (October 4, 2011). November 27–29: Creation '87 II (New York Penta Hotel, New York City) November 27–29: Dallas Fantasy Fair (Marriott Park Central, Dallas, Texas) — guests include Harvey Kurtzman,"Harvey Kurtzman Interview: 1987," (interview by Scott Nybakken) The Comics Journal #153 (Oct. 1992), pp. 62-69. Jaime Hernandez, Denis Kitchen, Gilbert Hernandez, Don Simpson, Steve Rude, Kenneth Smith, Brad W. Foster, and Doug Potter Awards Eagle Awards Presented in 1988 for comics published in 1987. Distributed on Saturday, September 24, 1988, at UKCAK88, The Institute of Education, London WC1. Roll of Honour: Pat Mills American Section Favourite Writer: Alan Moore Favourite Artist (Penciler): Bill Sienkiewiczwordsandpictures.org Bill Sienkiewicz-Awards, Exhibits http://www.wordsandpictures.org/Elektra/elektra19.html Favourite Inker: Terry Austin Favourite Comicbook: Watchmen (DC) Favourite Graphic Novel: Daredevil: Love and War (Marvel) Favourite Character: Batman (DC) Favourite Group or Team: Justice League International (DC) Favourite Villain: The Joker (DC) Favourite Supporting Character: Abigail Arcane Cable, from Swamp Thing (DC) Character Most Worthy of Own Title: Rorschach, from Watchmen (DC) Favourite Single or Continued Story: Batman #404-407: Year One (DC) Favourite New Comic Title: Marshal Law (Epic) Favourite Comic Cover: Wonder Woman #10, by George Pérez Favourite Specialist Comics Publication: Amazing Heroes British Section Favourite Artist: Bryan Talbot Favourite Writer: Pat Mills Favourite Comic: 2000 AD Favourite Comic Album: Violent Cases, by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean (Escape Books) Favourite Character: Luther Arkwright Favourite Villain: Torquemada, from Nemesis the Warlock Favourite Supporting Character: Ukko the Dwarf (from Sláine) Character Most Worthy of Own Title: Halo Jones Favourite Single or Continued Story: 2000 AD #535-550: Zenith Favourite New Comic: The Adventures of Luther Arkwright (Valkyrie Press) Favourite Comic Cover: The Adventures of Luther Arkwright #1, by Bryan Talbot Favourite Specialist Comics Publication: Speakeasy Kirby Awards Best Single Issue: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1, by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lynn Varley (DC Comics) Best Continuing Series: Swamp Thing, by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and John Totleben (DC) Best Black & White Series: Cerebus by Dave Sim (Aardvark-Vanaheim) Best Finite Series: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best New Series: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best Graphic Album: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (DC) Best Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz, for Elektra: Assassin (Marvel Comics) Best Writer: Alan Moore, for Watchmen (DC) Best Writer/Artist: Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, for Watchmen (DC) Best Art Team: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lynn Varley, for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (DC) Hall of Fame: Carl Barks Will Eisner Jack Kirby Eisner Awards Presented in 1988 for comics published in 1987: Best Single Issue/Single Story: Gumby's Summer Fun Special #1, by Bob Burden and Art Adams (Comico) Best Black-and-White Series: Concrete, by Paul Chadwick (Dark Horse Comics) Best Finite Series/Limited Series: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC Comics) Best New Series: Concrete, by Paul Chadwick (Dark Horse) Best Graphic Album: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best Writer: Alan Moore, Watchmen (DC) Best Writer/Artist: Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, Watchmen (DC) Best Artist/Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team: Steve Rude, Nexus (First Comics) Best Art Team: Steve Rude, Willie Blyberg and Ken Steacy, Space Ghost Special (Comico) Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award: June Foray Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame: Milton Caniff Harvey Awards Presented in 1988 at the Chicago Comicon for comics published in 1987: Best Writer: Alan Moore, for Watchmen (DC Comics) Best Artist or Penciller: Dave Gibbons, for Watchmen (DC) Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist): Paul Chadwick, for Concrete (Dark Horse Comics) Best Inker: Al Williamson, for Daredevil (Marvel Comics) Best Letterer: Ken Bruzenak, for American Flagg (First Comics) Best Colorist: John Higgins, for Watchmen (DC) Special Award for Excellence in Production/Presentation: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, (DC) Best New Series: Concrete, by Paul Chadwick (Dark Horse Comics) Best Continuing or Limited Series: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best Single Issue or Story: Watchmen #9: "The Darkness of Mere Being", by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best Graphic Album: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (DC) Best American Edition of Foreign Material: Moebius album series, by Jean "Moebius" Giraud (Marvel Comics) Best Domestic Reprint Project: The Spirit, by Will Eisner (Kitchen Sink Press) First issues by title DC Comics Captain Atom Release: March. Writer: Cary Bates. Artists: Pat Broderick and Bob Smith. Doom Patrol vol 2. Release: October. Writer: Paul Kupperberg. Artists: Steve Lightle and Gary Martin.Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 229: "October [1987] saw a new Doom Patrol series, by writer Paul Kupperberg and artist Steve Lightle." The Flash vol. 2 Release: June. Writer: Mike Baron. Artists: Jackson Guice and Larry Mahlstedt. Justice League Release: May. Writers: Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis. Artists: Keith Giffen, Kevin Maguire, and Terry Austin. The Question Release: April. Writer: Dennis O'Neil. Artists: Denys Cowan and Rick Magyar.Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 227 "Formerly part of the Charlton Comics line, the Question carved his mysterious niche into the DC Universe with the help of writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Denys Cowan." The Shadow Release: August. Writer: Andrew Helfer. Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz. Spectre Release: April. Writer: Doug Moench. Artists: Gene Colan and Steve Mitchell. Suicide Squad Release: May. Writer: John Ostrander. Artists: Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel.Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 228: "Writer John Ostrander gave the new Suicide Squad its own series, having brought the team to life in 1986's Legends miniseries...With the team's own title, Ostrander was helped by artist Luke McDonnell." Superman vol. 2 Release: January. Writer: John Byrne. Artists: John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wasteland Release: December. Writer: John Ostrander and Del Close. Artists: David Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs, and Don Simpson. Wonder Woman vol. 2 Release: February. Writers: Greg Potter and George Pérez. Artists: George Pérez and Bruce Patterson. Young All-Stars Release: June. Writers: Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Artists: Michael Bair and Brian Murray. Limited series Doc Savage (4 issues) Release: November. Writer: Dennis O'Neil. Artists: Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert. Doctor Fate (4 issues) Release: July. Writer: J. M. DeMatteis. Artists: Keith Giffen and Dave Hunt. Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters (3 issues) Release: August. Writer/Artist: Mike Grell. Outcasts (12 issues) Release: October. Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant. Artists: Cam Kennedy and Steve Montano. Phantom Stranger (4 issues) Release: October. Writer: Paul Kupperberg. Artists: Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell. Silverblade (12 issues) Release: October. Writer: Cary Bates. Artists: Gene Colan and Klaus Janson. Slash Maraud (6 issues) Release: November. Writer: Doug Moench. Artist: Paul Gulacy and . Sonic Disruptors (7 issues; originally solicited for 12) Release: December. Writer: Mike Baron. Artists: Barry Crain and John Nyberg. World of Krypton (4 issues) Release: December. Writer: John Byrne. Artists: Mike Mignola and Rick Bryant. Marvel Comics Action Force Release: March 8 by Marvel UK. Reprints of Marvel's G.I. Joe comic. SilverHawks Release: August by Star Comics. Writer: Stephen Perry. Artists: Mike Witherby and James Sanders III. Silver Surfer Release: July. Writer: Steve Englehart. Artists: Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Solo Avengers Release: December. Writer: Tom DeFalco. Artists: Mark D. Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Strange Tales vol. 2 Release: April. Writer: Bill Mantlo. Artist: Bret Blevins. Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light Release: November by Star Comics. Writer: Jim Salicrup. Artists: Mark Bagley and Romeo Tanghal. Limited series Comet Man (6 issues) Release: February. Writers: Bill Mumy and Miguel Ferrer. Artists: Kelley Jones and Gerry Talaoc. Fallen Angels (8 issues) Release: April. Writer: Jo Duffy. Artist: Kerry Gammill. Marshal Law (6 issues) Release: October by Epic Comics. Writer: Pat Mills. Artist: Kevin O'Neill. The Transformers: Headmasters (4 issues) Release: July. Writer: Bob Budiansky. Artists: Frank Springer and Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. The X-Men vs. The Avengers (4 issues) Release: May. Writer: Roger Stern. Artists: Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Other publishers The American Release: June by Dark Horse Comics. Writer: Mark Verheiden. Artist: Chris Warner. The Original Astro Boy Release: September by Now Comics. Writer: Mike Dimpsey. Artist: Ken Steacy. Betty and Veronica (vol. 2) Release: June by Archie Comics. Artist: Dan DeCarlo. Concrete Release: April by Dark Horse Comics. Writer/Artist: Paul Chadwick. Deadworld Release: January by Arrow Comics. Writer/Editor: Stuart Kerr. Eddy Current (12-issue limited series) Release: July by Mad Dog Graphics. Writer/Artist: Ted McKeever. Fusion Release: January by Eclipse Comics. Writer: Steven Barnes. Artists: Lela Dowling and Steve Gallacci. Good Girls Release: April by Fantagraphics Books. Writer/Artist: Carol Lay. Laugh (vol. 2) Release: June by Archie Comics. Editor: Victor Gorelick. Marksman Release: January by Hero Comics. Writer: Steve Perrin Artist: Pete McDonnell Ninja High School Release: January by Antarctic Press. Writer/Artist: Ben Dunn. Savage Henry Release: January by Vortex Comics. Writer/Artist: Matt Howarth. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release: May by Mirage Studios. Writers: Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Artists: Jim Lawson and Ryan Brown. The Trouble with Girls Release: August by Eternity Comics. Writers: Will Jacobs and Gerard Jones. Artists: Tim Hamilton and Dave Garcia. Tutto West Release: June by Sergio Bonelli editore; reprints of the classic Italian Western comics, written in the Fifties and the Sixties by Gian Luigi and Sergio Bonelli. Uri-On Release: by Israel Comics. Writer/Artist: Michael Netzer. Usagi Yojimbo Release: July by Fantagraphics. Writer/Artist: Stan Sakai. Xenozoic Tales Release: February by Kitchen Sink Press. Writer/Artist: Mark Schultz. Zio Paperone Release: December by Arnoldo Mondadori editore; Italian version of the Carl Barks Library.: Initial appearances by character name DC Comics Christina Alexandrova in Flash #7 (December) Amazing Grace in Superman #3 (March) Axis Amerika in Young All-Stars #1 (June) Bibbo Bibbowski in Adventures of Superman #428 (May) Bloodsport in Superman #4 (April) Captain Atom in Captain Atom #1 (March) Danny Chase in New Teen Titans Annual #3 (1987) Clayface (Sondra Fuller) in Outsiders #21 (July) Artemis Crock in Infinity Inc. #34 (January) Carmine Falcone in Batman #404 (March) Eddie Fyers in Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #3 (October) General Wade Eiling in Captain Atom #1 (March) Sarah Essen Gordon in Batman #404 (March) James Gordon Jr. in Batman #407 (May) Arnold Flass in Batman #404 (March) Fury (Helena Kosmatos) in Secret Origins #12 (March) Gangbuster in Adventures of Superman #428 (May) Godiva in Infinity Inc. #34 (January) Cat Grant in Adventures of Superman #424 (January) Hades in Wonder Woman #1 (February) Hazard in Infinity Inc. #34 (January) Professor Hamilton in Adventures of Superman #424 (January) Icicle (Cameron Mahkent) in Infinity inc. #34 (January) Iron Munro in Young All-Stars #1 (June) Rhea Jones in Doom Patrol #3. Vanessa Kapatelis in Wonder Woman #3 (April) Gillian B. Loeb in Batman #404 (March) Maxwell Lord in Justice League #1 (May) Tina McGee in Flash #3 (August) Mime in Batman #412 (October) Neptune Perkins in Young All-Stars #1 (June) Overthrow in Blue Beetle #15 (August) Pozhar in Firestorm #64 (October) Prometheus in New Teen Titans #24 (October) Rampage in Superman #7 (July) Reaper in Detective Comics #575 (June) Red Trinity in Flash #6 (November) Holly Robinson in Batman #404 (February) Rocket Red in Justice League #3 (July) Rocket Red Brigade in Green Lantern Corps #208 (January) Maggie Sawyer in Superman #4 (April) Shado in Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1 (August) Silver Banshee in Action Comics #595 (December) Silver Scarab in Infinity Inc. #42 (September) Speed Demon in The Flash #3 (August) Sprout in Swamp Thing #65 (October) Eric Strauss in Doctor Fate #1 (July) Linda Strauss in Doctor Fate #1 (July) Tsunami in Young All-Stars #1 (June) White Dragon in Suicide Squad #4 (August) Wild Dog in Wild Dog #1 (September) Zebra-Man in Outsiders #21 (July) Marvel Comics Aries in West Coast Avengers #26 (November) Bird-Brain in New Mutants #55 (September) Blizzard (Donnie Gill) in Iron Man #223 (October) Bushwacker in Daredevil #248 (November) Combat Colin in Action Force #5 (Marvel UK) Comet Man in Comet Man #1 (February) Fallen Angels in Fallen Angels #1 (April) Ghost in Iron Man #219 (June) Goblyn in Alpha Flight #48 (July) Malice in Uncanny X-Men #214 (February) Manikin in Alpha Flight #44 (March) Mercy in The Incredible Hulk #338 (December) Microchip in The Punisher #4 (November) Philippus in Wonder Woman #1 (February) Rictor in X-Factor #17 (June) Mister Sinister in Uncanny X-Men #221 (September) Trick Shot in Solo Avengers #1 (December) Independent titles Leatherhead Sam & Max in Sam & Max: Freelance Police Special Edition (Fishwrap Productions) Super Commando Dhruva in GENL #74 Pratishodh Ki Jwala created by Anupam Sinha, published by Raj comics Zenith in 2000 AD #536 (August 22, Fleetway) References