Charlton Spotlight #9 #9
an issue of Charlton Spotlight #9 by Argo Press
This very special issue features a full-length interview with legendary Charlton war comics writer Willi Franz, creator of fan-favorites The Lonely War of Captain Willy Schultz and The Iron Corporal. Franz speaks candidly about his short-but-seminal career as a late '60s Charlton writer, with memories of artist Sam Glanzman, writer Joe Gill, and various Charlton editors - all liberally illustrated with rare and unpublished photos and art. Also: We offer 18 pages of original comics features, including the first new Snuffy Smith comic book story in over 40 years! Written and drawn by current creator John Rose, "Hopalong Jughaid" brings this classic comic strip to the comics page! Plus, "Lip Stickup" a new Atomic Rabbit story by legendary Charlton editor/artist George Wildman, co-starring Pudgy Pig and Bro. George! Ron Frantz's "Charlton Memories" column reveals the secret origins of Charlton's wildest 1950s mash-up, Space Western Comics. And rounding out the issue is a gallery of Charlton convention program art and a detailed look at the rarest 125 Charlton comic books. Now in its 15th year, Charlton Spotlight is the only magazine focusing on the history of the Charlton Comics Group!