Alter Ego #64
an issue of Alter Ego by Twomorrows Publishing
Issue description
This issue focuses on the fabulous Fawcett favorites — and Filchock, too! Featuring: a
previously unpublished cover painting by Don Newton of Captain Marvel Jr. and
Captain Nazi; Roy Thomas’ special issue-by-issue analysis and appreciation of Otto
Binder and C.C. Beck’s 1943-45 four-color “The Monster Society of Evil!” serial
featuring Mr. Mind, Dr. Sivana, and World War II; and film model-maker Roger
Dicken’s theory that Captain Marvel was modeled after german heavyweight boxer Max
Schmeling! Plus, a special double-size FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with
Marc Swayze, Emilio Squeglio, C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, and more, hosted by P.C.
Hamerlinck. Also inside: Jim Amash interviews Martin Filchock, Golden Age artist for
Centaur comics (Mighty Man, Fire-Man, Owl, Electric Ray, et al.), and Michael T.
Gilbert and Mr. Monster’s comic crypt! Edited by Roy Thomas.