Mangazine #3

(July 1986)

[Coming to the Antarctic Press in 1986] (Table of Contents: 1) (Expand) /

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

[Contents] (Table of Contents: 2)

table of contents / 1 page (report information)

Script

Ben Dunn (credited); Frank Castillo

Pencils

Ben Dunn (credited); Tommy Pons (credited); Frank Castillo

Inks

Ben Dunn (credited); Tommy Pons (credited); Frank Castillo

Letters

Ben Dunn (credited); Frank Castillo; typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Happy Fourth America!

Characters

Samson; Colonel Kel; Lt. Sabastian Tiny; Mael Sona

Indexer Notes

Table of contents with associated credits, illustrated with panels reprinted from elsewhere in this issue, and indicia.

Rescue! (Table of Contents: 3)

Mighty Tiny / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

Ben Dunn (credited, signed)

Pencils

Ben Dunn (credited, signed)

Inks

Ben Dunn (credited, signed)

Letters

Ben Dunn (credited, signed); ?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Well, sir... what do you think?

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; military

Characters

Lt Sabastian Tiny; Jerry; Tom

Synopsis

Tom and Jerry are sent to rescue the General.

You Will Go To Earth! (Table of Contents: 4)

Mark II Squad [Mark 2 Squad] / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script

Frank Castillo

Pencils

Frank Castillo

Inks

Frank Castillo

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

As the Mark 2 Squad battles for its life, Loudark recalls the briefing before the mission...

Genre

science fiction

Characters

Loudark; Colonel Kel; Creger; Goliath; Samson; Kip; Captain Landros; Dena

Synopsis

Mark 2 Squad apparently defeats the R.A.M. invaders.

Indexer Notes

Spelling of Feature title changes with this episode.

[Mechamen] (Table of Contents: 5) (Expand) /

Mechamen / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Tiger-X: Chapter 3, "Hide & Seek" (Table of Contents: 6)

Tiger-X / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Ben Dunn (credited)

Pencils

Ben Dunn (credited)

Inks

Ben Dunn (credited)

Letters

Ben Dunn (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Across the hill country of Texas, Soviet Tri-Tanks and Vostok Battle Suits begin a search...

Genre

science fiction; war

Characters

Major Tovarich; Lone Wolf [Jordy Mills]; Marlene; Totem; Tanya; Colonel Savaski; Dr. Onrei; Sergeant Borchev; Lucky Tim; Larry; Willy; Ernesto; Peter

Synopsis

The story of resistance fighters against a Soviet invasion of the United States. The hidden US Tiger-X suit is finally located.

Reprints

• in Tiger-X (Malibu, 1988 series) #1 (July 1988)

Vostok Armor A-Series (Table of Contents: 7)

Tiger-X / character profile / 1 page (report information)

Script

Ben Dunn (credited)

Pencils

Ben Dunn (credited)

Inks

Ben Dunn (credited)

Letters

Ben Dunn (credited); typeset

Genre

science fiction; war

Synopsis

Technical notations of the Main Soviet Armored Battle Suit

Indexer Notes

This is just a sample of the direction Ben Dunn was taking Antarctic Press. More emphasis on soldiers and war machines than manga.

Enemy Lines: Dominance & Submission (Table of Contents: 8)

Enemy Lines / comic story / 11 pages (report information)

Script

Tommy Pons; Ruben Rodriguez (eyeball thing creator); Scott Kuester [miscredited as Scott Keuster]

Pencils

Tommy Pons

Inks

Tommy Pons

Letters

typeset; ?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The western-most valleys of the Jizrellian land contain a vast empire, a militaristic grouping of cities ruled by the Chamber of Sights.

Genre

fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Anarus Mithon; Mael Sona; Syran; Mifnar; Draphnewt; Prince Centel

Synopsis

The evil ruler interrogates the rebel prince.

Antarctic Blast (Table of Contents: 9) (Expand) /

in-house column / 1.75 pages (report information)

[Heroes Comics] (Table of Contents: 10) (Expand) /

advertisement / 0.25 page (report information)

[Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1985] (Table of Contents: 11)

Comics Buyer's Guide / activity / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Vote for your favorite in each category:

Indexer Notes

The Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1985 ballot inside back cover.

[The Heat of Battle] (Table of Contents: 12)

Mark II Squad [Mark 2 Squad] / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Frank Castillo (signed)

Inks

Frank Castillo (signed)

Colors

Frank Castillo (signed)

Genre

science fiction

Characters

Goliath

Indexer Notes

Science Fiction battle scene by Castillo dated May 1986. On back cover of comic.