Arkensword/Issues 13-24
Zine | |
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Title: | Arkensword |
Publisher: | Titan Books |
Editor(s): | Paul Duncan |
Type: | non-fiction |
Date(s): | 1980-1990 |
Medium: | |
Size: | varying, usually around 36 pages |
Fandom: | multifandom, comics fandom |
Language: | English |
External Links: | Fanscene Project League of Comic Geeks |
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Arkensword is a zine published in the UK. Issue 6 onwards focussed on comics fandom.
In 1990 the zine was published by professional comics publisher Titan Books and name changed to Ark. Paul Duncan was still acting as editor.
There were 34 issues; 23 as Arkensword (or Arken-Sword as it was sometimes titled) and 10 as Ark before the zine/magazine folded in 1990.
Issue 13/14
Arkensword 13/14. Published May 1st, 1985. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of Judge Dredd & American Flagg girls by Brian Bolland. 36 pages. Print run: 300.
Writers: Paul Duncan, John Jackson and Dave Harwood
Artists: Martin Chaplin, Mark Lockett, Pete Martin, Nigel Kitching, Alan Davis, Howard Chaykin, Phil Elliott, Dave Harwood; cover artist Brian Bolland.
Interviewees: Alan Moore, Alan Davis, Howard Chaykin, Phil Elliott, Dave Harwood, Brian Bolland
Full contents:[1]
- "Editorial" on fandom, Stripzines and promoting new talent.
- "Alfred Bester" Science-Fiction & the Howard Chaykin connection feature article.
- Howard Chaykin interview & photo
- John Jackson "Albert The Mouse interviewing Reuben Flagg with Paul Duncan" cartoon.
- Speakeasy no.49 fanzine review.
- Phil Elliott interview, photo, extensive art & detailed small-press checklist.
- "Optimism in Action" V For Vendetta and Alan Moore feature article[2].
- "Six Million Dollar Man" feature article.
- Comicsworld no.8 fanzine review.
- Brian Bolland interview[3] by Dave Harwood with extensive art including unpublished strips & early fanzine work ("Epic no.6", "The Unknown Quantiti", "Little Nympho in Slumberland", "Suddenly At 2-O-Clock In The Morning no.1", "Powerman", "untitled page from The Wizard", "some of the pages that Brian drew as samples for D.C. Thomson", "Jeff Hawke", "Tom Baker Doctor Who")
- "Swamp Thing" Alan Moore's Swamp Thing feature article.
- Fusion no.5 fanzine review.
- The Alternative Headmaster's Bulletin no.6 fanzine review.
- "Sophisticated Scriptwriting" Alan Moore interview "Part Three" (Comics Code Authority, Swamp Thing, John Totleben & Steve Bissette, DC Comics, Influences of H.P. Lovecraft & Ray Bradbury, Favourite stories, girlie mags, Halo Jones).
- John Jackson - "Meanwhile With Willoughby" strip.
- "Cutting Comments" LOCs on Marvelman & additional editorial with Alan Davis
- "Food For Thought" fanzine cover & Phil Elliott "Zero Order" fanzine advert 2pg
- Interior art:
- Nigel Kitching ("American Flagg");
- Dave Harwood ("Star Reach? Tartan character, Girl & Spaceship");
- Pete Martin ("Cody Starbuck", "Reuben Flagg & girl", "Swamp Thing & Abby", "Swamp Thing & The Demon" and "Warpsmith Aza Chorn");
- Mark Lockett ("V");
- Martin Chaplin ("Brian Bolland He Draws The Law - Bolland as Dredd with Judge Anderson", "Swamp Thing", "Pog" and "Halo Jones ensemble");
- John Jackson ("Robo Hunter").
External Links
- Re Issue 13/14 - Brian Bolland’s 1970’s take on Doctor Who revealed in next Vworp! Vworp! by John Freeman, downthetubes.net (Aug 19, 2019) [Wayback link Jul 1/22]
Issue 15
Arkensword 15. Published September 2nd, 1985. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of Halo Jones characters by Ian Gibson. 36 pages. Print run: 300.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Alan Moore and Bambos Georgiou.
Artists: Bambos Georgiou, Bryan Talbot, Dave McKean, Jeff Anderson and Mike Matthews; cover artist Ian Gibson
Interviewees: Ian Gibson,
Full contents:[4]
- "Editorial" on "Aiming High".
- "Angel and The Ape" Showcase no.77 feature.
- Bambos Georgiou - "Ratman in The Trial of the Crimson Crusher" strip.
- Advertisement: "The Scottish Comics Convention 1985 - Wanted Will 'The Knife' Eisner', The Spirit & Alan Moore" - art by Tom Campbell.
- John Jackson "Albert The Mouse interviewing Sam Slade the Robohunter" comic strip.
- "Gibson" Ian Gibson interview & extensive art (including early strips, & extensive Halo Jones, Robo Hunter & Judge Dredd sketch art).
- Alan Moore / Bryan Talbot "Nightjar" unpublished strip with Bryan Talbot "Mirrigan Demdyke" sketch art & Nightjar feature.
- Magnetic Fieldz no.1 fanzine review.
- Wish no.1 fanzine review.
- "Frank Miller's Ronin" feature article.
- "Cutting Comments" - LOCs with Mike Matthews "Swamp Thing & Abby - Is that a branch down there or are you just pleased to see me?" cartoon.
- additional editorial mentioning "Martin Skidmore's project to send aid to Ethiopia via a comic" which would feature Will Eisner, Dave Sim, Kevin O'Neill, Bryan Talbot, John Wagner & Dave Gibbons, Gilbert & Jamie Hernandez, Jim Starlin, Jamie Delano & a Alan Davis Captain Britain story, Alan Moore & "Maybe David Lloyd", "with a Brian Bolland cover".
- Interior art:
- Dave McKean ("Green Arrow" and "Ronin");
- Jeff Anderson ("Angel and The Ape").
Issue 16
Arkensword 16. Published 1985. Edited by Paul Duncan. 36 pages Original cover of Judge Dredd by Ron Smith.
Writers: Paul Duncan and John Wagner
Artists: Glenn Fabry, Cam Kennedy, Chris Williams/Chris Cross and Martin Crookall
Interviewees: Glenn Fabry, Ron Smith, Cam Kennedy
Full contents[5]:
- "Harlan Ellison The Eclectic's Eclectic" feature article.
- Photos from United Kingdom Comic Art Convention 1985: Alan Moore with Frank Plowright photo ("Alan, dapper as always, gave a preview of Watchmen, which was very interesting") & Roy and Dann Thomas photo, Bill Sienkiewicz photo, John Totleben & Steve Bissette photo.
- "Call T.B. Grover 2000AD" John Wagner interview.
- "Camelot 3000" feature article.
- Glenn Fabry "The Green T.V." strip (early art from pre-degree).
- Glenn Fabry interview & art including "Slaine" sketch art.
- "Thriller" feature article.
- Ron Smith interview, photo & extensive art including "King Cobra" character design sheet & "Nick Jolly" sketch art.
- "The Riddle of The Spectre or Continuity? What Continuity?" feature article by Martin Crookall[6]
- Interior art:
- Chris Williams ("Warrior slaying dragon", "Judge Dredd", "Camelot 3,000 & King Arthur", "Strontium Dog", "Swamp Thing & Abby", "Miracleman" & "Captain Britain")
- Cam Kennedy ("The Outsiders").
Issue 17/18
Arkensword 17/18. Published March 3rd, 1986. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover Swamp Thing, Arcane, Monkey King & Sunderland by Stephen R. Bissette. 100 page double issue. Print run: around 400.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Phil Elliott and John Jackson.
Artists: Phil Elliott, John Jackson, Ian Gibson, Martin Hand, Chris Wlliams, Stephen R. Bissette, Alan Davis, Eddie Campbell and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette.
Interviewees: Richard Starkings, Marv Wolfman, Jenette Kahn, Stephen R. Bissette, Alan Davis and Eddie Campbell
- The Ballad Of Halo Jones feature with eight Ian Gibson pencil sketches of Halo characters,
- Nexus feature.
- Jenette Kahn interview.
- Phil Elliott - "Red's Luck" strip.
- "The Eddie Campbell Interview" with extensive art & strips.
- "American Gothic" (Swamp Thing no.37 to no.50) feature with Steve Bissette pencil art (inc pencils for cover of Swamp Thing no.47).
- Marv Wolfman interview & photo & extensive fan-art.
- The Rocketeer feature, with Pete Scott art.
- Alan Davis interview & extensive art.
- "Win this art" original "Miracleman & Captain Britain" competition strip (see Arken Sword no.20).
- John Jackson "Albert The Mouse interviews Captain Britain" strip.
- Richard Starkings letter.
- John Jackson "Nasty Chucks Big Night out" strip.
- Steve Bissette interview, photo & extensive art & strips.
- Interior art:
- Alan Davis ("Captain Britain", "Miracleman, Captain Britain & Harry Twenty", "D.R. & Quinch", "Wolverine", "Captain Britain" Sept 1981 original art panels with Paul Duncan's face on BNP poster rather than the published Hitler-esque face , "The Fury & Captain Britain", "Night Raven", "D.R. as Miracleman and Quinch as Captain Britain", "D.R. & Quinch, Captain Britain & Miracleman", "D.R. & Quinch" original concept art, "Daredevil & Elektra", "Judge Dredd character studies", "Miracleman / Marvelman" Warrior splash page)
- Martin Hand ("Swamp Thing")
- Chris Williams ("Batman & The Outsiders", "Dracula" & "Daredevil, Vigilante", "Wonder Girl", "Crisis" & "The Flash", "Crisis on Infinite Earths - battle against Anti-Monitor on Qward" centre-fold)
- Steve Bissette ("Swamp Thing" pencil art, "Nukeface" pencil then inked strip, "Swamp Thing" art (inked by John Totleben), "Swamp Thing & Abby", "The Demon" sketch art, "Arcane, Abby & Swamp Thing playing gin", "Swamp Thing no.51" cover art)
Issue 19
Arkensword 19[9]. Published September 1st, 1986. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of The Spirit by Martin Chaplin. 36 pages. Print run: 500.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Eddie Campbell, Bambos Georgiou and Lew Stringer.
Artists: Eddie Campbell, Bambos Georgiou, Lew Stringer, Arthur Adams, Bill Sienkiewicz, Glenn Fabry, John Bolton, Dave McKean, Jaime Hernandez, Cliff Robinson, Phil Elliott, Martin Hand, Chris Williams, Alan Davis and Paul Neary (inker).
Interviewees: Dave Sim, Tony Isabella, Tony O'Donnell
Full contents:
(Issue includes the art created for Short Fuse no.3 - which was never published):
- Second City advert by Martin Hand and Phil Elliott.
- "Editorial".
- "Cutting Comments" LOCs.
- Lew Stringer "Fandumb At Large!" strip.
- Bambos Georgiou "Rat-Man - Rat Aid" strip.
- Tony O'Donnell "Comics Quiz - with Alan Moore" cartoon.
- Tony Isabella interview & photo .
- "Cerebus" feature
- Eddie Campbell "The Wonders of Science" strip.
- "Birmingham Comic Art Show 1986" photo feature picturing John Bolton, Charles Vess, Mike Kaluta & Art Adams with "things I learnt" commentary.
- "H.P. Lovecraft" feature.
- "Sax Rohmer" feature.
- "Mechanics" - Love & Rockets feature.
- Dave Sim interview[10] & three photos from UKCAC 1985.
- Will Eisner feature.
Interior art:
- Alan Davis & Paul Neary ("Batman with Joker on exploded toilet... 'Fooled again Joker, my constipated old Bat Foe... those Bat Suppositories were, in actual fact... mini Bat Grenades' ")
- Mike Higgs ("There Are Many Heroes In Nottingham... Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, Miracleman, Swamp Thing, Wolverine, Reuben Flagg, Batman, Cerebus, Spider-man, Elf-Quest, Judge Dredd, Mr Monster, Rorschach" Nostalgia & Comics bookstore advert); ("There Are More At The Place... Disney's Robin Hood, Miracleman, Swamp Thing, Wolverine, Reuben Flagg, Batman, Cerebus, Spider-man, Elf-Quest, Judge Dredd, Mr Monster, Rorschach all winking" The Place bookstore advert);
- John Ridgway? "For A Trip Down Memory Lane... Spider-man, Doctor Who & the Tardis, Transformers & Zoids, Samurai Penguin", Nostalgia & Comics bookstore centre-spread advert);
- Arthur Adams ("Girl on dinosaur" pencil art);
- Glenn Fabry ("Slaine");
- John Bolton ("Wolverine");
- Bill Sienkiewicz ("Moon Knight" pencil art);
- Lew Stringer ("Brickman no.1 - Experience The Brickmania Sensation" advert);
- Chris Williams ("Superman" & "Hawkman with Hawkwoman" and "The Spirit");
- Dave Sim ("Cerebus", "X-Men" & "Moon Roach");
- Martin Hand ("Cerebus", "The Beavers", "Spock, Wolveroach & Cerebus... I seem to have landed on a planet called Ca-Na-Da Captain... ", "Maggie", "The Spirit & females");
- Jaime Hernandez ("Maggie" pencil art) ;
- Dave McKean ("Will Eisner and city-scape" portrait wash);
- Cliff Robinson ("Judge Dredd tied to Short-Fuse bomb")
Issue 20
Arkensword 20. Published January 1st, 1987. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover by Mike Kaluta. 64 pages.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Spencer Woodcock, Phil Elliott and Lew Stringer.
Artists: Lew Stringer, Frank Miller, Alan Davis, Bill Sienkiewicz, John Higgins, Dave McKean, Carl Critchlow, Ian Gibson, Dave Harwood, Chris Williams, Chris John, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Dave Sim.
Interviewees: Michael Wm. Kaluta, Dave Sim, Will Eisner, and Glenn Dakin.
Full contents[12]:
- "Alan Davis competition result" editorial feature with Spencer Woodcock / Alan Davis "Devilswrack" original strip featuring Miracleman, Captain Britain & D.R. & Quinch (publication of the winning competition entry from Ark no.17/18 with final panel & lettering completed - rest drawn in 1983) with Alan Davis commentary, plus further editorial on Ian Gibson's "Grain" and Paul Duncan's "Second City".
- Ian Gibson "The Adventures of Grain" strip & short feature[13].
- "Lord Of Light" Roger Zelazny feature.
- "Mad Max" feature with Pete Scott "Mad Max" art & photo of Mel Gibson.
- "Glenn Dakin Talking About Comics With Phil Elliott" interview & extensive art & strips.
- "John Byrne's Alpha Flight" feature.
- Lew Stringer "Fantasy Ink - Probably The Best Comic Shop In The World!" advert.
- "Cutting Comments" LOCs with Carl Critchlow's "Thrud The Barbarian" logo.
- Will Eisner letter on Ark 19 and Dave McKean's "stunning" portrait of him.
- "UKCAC86" photo feature with pics of Glenn Fabry, Brett Ewins, Gil Kane, Eddie Campbell, Frank Miller & Lynn Varley, Karen Berger & Alan Moore, Bill Sienkiewicz, Chris Claremont & Barry Windsor-Smith.
- "The Mighty Crusaders" feature.
- "Cerebus Part Two" feature.
- "The Dark Knight Returns" feature.
- Mike Kaluta interview, three photos & extensive art.
- Interior art:
- Jack Kirby "Fourth World" sketch art
- John Higgins "Zombie" art
- Bill Sienkiewicz "Elektra Assassin" art
- Dave Sim "Cerebus" art,
- Dave Harwood "Cerebus & Prince" art
- Chris John "Cerebus Rules Or Else" art
- Chris Williams "Rogue Trooper & Strontium Dog" and "Batman" art
- Frank Miller black & white art
Issue 21
Arkensword 21. Published May 1st 1987. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of Wolverine by John Higgins. 36 pages. Print run: 500.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Glenn Dakin, Ian Gibson
Artists: Charles Vess, Dave McKean, Phil Elliott, Steve Gibson, Chris Kelly, John Higgins and Barry Windsor-Smith.
Interviewees: John Higgins, Barry Windsor-Smith and Dave Harwood
Full contents[14]:
- Swamp Thing Book One advert (Titan) by Steve Bissette & John Totleben.
- Ian Gibson "The Adventures of Grain" strip.
- "Cutting Comments" LOCs with editorial.
- Glenn Dakin / Phil Elliott "Mr Day and Mr Night in 90% Rubbish" strip.
- John Bagnall "!GAG! no.2" advert .
- "The Earth 2 Of Roy Thomas" Justice League Of America, Justice Society Of America & Infinity Inc feature.
- Nigel Kitching "Fantasy Ink - Beware of Imitations" advert.
- Phil Elliott "Second City - Time Is Running Out!" advert.
- "Mister X" feature.
- Dean Motter & Seth interview with photo from UKCAC 1986.
- Dave McKean "Mister X" three-panel strip ("I asked Dave for a Mr X illo. The illo turned into a 3-page strip, which he has sent to Vortex on spec").
- John Jackson & Fox "Albert The Mouse interviews Red Fox from Harrier Comic" strip 1pg,
- John Higgins interview & extensive "Judge Dredd" art.
- Charles Vess feature & portfolio.
- "MAUS" - MAUS & Art Spiegelman feature.
- Barry Windsor Smith interview, photo's & extensive art including "Storm", "Wolverine" & "The Thing".
- Interior art:
- Dave McKean "Judge Death" & "Judge Dredd"
- Steve Gibson "Swamp Thing" art
- Dave Harwood "The Legion Of Superheroes" art
- Chris Kelly "JSA", "Mister X"
Issue 22
Arkensword 22. Published September 1st, 1987. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of The Comedian by Dave Gibbons. 60 pages. Print run: 400.
This was the first colour issue of my fanzine ARK. @davegibbons90 interview. Ian Gibson interviewing Don Lawrence. Great contributions from @DaveMcKean, @rianhughes, @GlennDakin, Charles Vess etc. I was 23, working at a computer company so learned/used their DTP software after work.
Writers: Paul Duncan, Paul Neary, Glenn Dakin, John Jackson
Artists: Glenn Dakin, John Jackson, Eddie Campbell, Charles Vess, Dave McKean, Phil Elliott, Steve Way, Chris Kelly, Ian Gibson
Interviewees: Ian Gibson, Don Lawrence and Dave Gibbons.
Full contents[16]:
- Watchmen "Who Watches The Watchmen" TPB advert (Titan) by Dave Gibbons
- "Stop Making Sense - A Word To The Wies" commentary by Paul Neary on the truth!
- "Speaking In Tongues" LOCs.
- "Don Lawrence Has A Chat With Ian Gibson" interview by Ian Gibson (Marvelman, Trigan Empire, Storm).
- Charles Vess portfolio & feature.
- "The Inferiority Complex:" Harrier Comics news feature & adverts with art by Eddie Campbell, Phil Elliott, John Jackson & Glenn Dakin.
- "Secret Service" Rian Hughes news feature.
- Bryan Talbot "Valkyrie Press - Luther Arkwright".
- Richard Piers Rayner's "The Solthenis" advert.
- "Millennium" DC Comics' Millennium news feature with Ian Gibson commentary & pencil art.
- John H. Marshall's "Cuirass" advert (Harrier Comics).
- John Jackson "Albert The Mouse" review strip of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- John Jackson "Albert The Mouse interviews the Watchmen" strip (promo for "Watchcats").,
- Glenn Dakin / Steve Way "Paris The Man of Plaster! Left To Dry" strip 7pg,
- "The Dave Gibbons Interview - The (Not So) Secret Origin"[17] by Paul Duncan at the Camden Mart on 11th July 1987 (the day Watchmen no.12 was released) with extensive Watchmen art 9pg
- Interior art:
- Chris Kelly "Cerebus", "The Green Lantern Corps" art,
- Don Lawrence "Marvelman" & "Erik The Viking" art
- Ian Gibson "Millennium" pencil art.
- Dave McKean "Judge Dredd no.17 & no.18" cover art (Titan Books).
Issue 23
Arkensword 23. Published December 1st, 1987. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover by Dave McKean. 60 pages.
Writers: Paul Duncan
Artists: Bryan Talbot, William Simpson, Dave McKean, Alan Davis, Paul Neary (inker)
Interviewees: Bryan Talbot, William Simpson, Dave McKean, Alan Davis, Grant Morrison and Howard Chaykin.
Full contents[18]:
- Cover and inside front cover by Dave McKean (inside front cover is a SANDMAN cover minus cover logo & text).
- Interviews with:
- Bryan Talbot on Luther Arkwright" (Valkyrie Press).
- Alan Davis on Excalibur (Marvel Comics)
- Dave McKean on Violent Cases (Escape Books).
- William Simpson;
- Grant Morrison on Zenith (2000 AD)
- Feature article on Howard Chaykin.
- United Kingdom Comic Art Convention 1987
- Comic book reviews[19]: Kogaratsu the Lotus of Blood; Saviours 1; Sentinel 4; Cuirass 1-2 ; More Tales from Gimbley; Deathwatch 1; Bacchus 1; Lucifer 1; Deadface 3; Angels 1; Preview 1; The Soltenis 1; Watchmen; Storm the Last Fighter; You are Maggie Thatcher; Violent Cases; Redfox 12; Heartbreak Hotel 1; Love & Rockets 23; Border Worlds 6; Male Call; The Building; The Punisher 5; A Soldier's Tale; Mister X 10; The Golden House of Samarkand; The Man from Harlem; Fox Comics 16.
- News
- B&W repro of the cover to MIRACLEMAN #14 (1/3 page).
- Back cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary.
Issue 24
Ark 24. Published April 1st, 1988. Edited by Paul Duncan. Original cover of of Mirkin The Mystic by Brendan McCarthy; Joker (Batman The Killing Joke sketch art) inset by Brian Bolland. 64 pages. Print run: 600. First issue with the new name of "ARK".
Writers: Paul Duncan, John Jackson, Phil Elliott
Artists: Phil Elliott, Duncan Fegredo, Brian Bolland, Brendan McCarthy, Hunt Emerson.
Interviewees: Phil Elliott, Brian Bolland, Brendan McCarthy, Hunt Emerson, Howard Chaykin, Ian Gibson.
Full contents[20]:
- "Editorial" on Harrier Comics & The Eagle Awards.
- "Speaking In Tongues" LOCs with John Jackson "Albert The Mouse" art.
- "Whiskers On Kittens - Brendan McCarthy's Favourite Things" feature.
- "Brendan McCarthy Introduction", interview & extensive art.
- Comic Reviews: MAUS review, Batman The Killing Joke review ("The problem with this comic is that it's about 3 years too late"), Luther Arkwright Book 2 review, Blackhawk no.1 to no.3 (DC Comics) review by Howard Chaykin, Moebius no.5 review (Titan),
- Alan Moore news feature.
- Phil Elliott news feature and interview on 2000AD work with "Judge Dredd & Gimbley".
- Ian Gibson news feature.
- "Views From The Real World" The business of comics feature with info on Batman The Dark Knight Returns printings.
- "Stop Making Sense" British Comics commentary by Phil Elliott.
- "Out of the end of the brush - Hunt Emerson Talking To Paul Duncan 20th Feb 88" interview & extensive art including a self-portrait & Knockabout advert.
- Phil Elliott "Post Apocalypse" strip.
- "A Bit Of Bollo" Brian Bolland interview & extensive art including "Swamp Thing" pencil art (unused cover to Annual no.3), "Taiwan Monster" art, "The Actress", "The Killing Joke" pencil art for 2 pages and "Mr Mamoulian" strip.
- Interior art:
- Duncan Fegredo "Judge Dredd" (white on black) art.
- Hunt Emerson "One of Life's Natural Victims" art.
References
- ^ Arkensword Issues #13/14 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Excerpt from "SOPHISTICATED SCRIPTWRITING Part.3", posted by smoky man at AlanMooreWorld, Jan 23/20
- ^ Brian Bolland Talks Powerman interview reprinted with permission by Richard Sheaf at Boys Own Adventures, Sep 8/19 [Wayback Sep 8/21]
- ^ ArkenSword #15 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Arkensword #16 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Article reprinted with additional "revisit" by Martin Crookall as *Retroactive Fandom* The Riddle of The Spectre at Martin Crookall – Author For Sale, Mar 27/20 [Wayback Jul 15/22]
- ^ Arkensword Issues #17/18 Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Arken Sword 17-18 (1986), by John Boylan at Roots of the Swamp Thing, Feb 10/15 [Wayback Sep 28/20]
- ^ Arkensword Issue #19 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Reposted as Dave Sim: The Arkensword Interview at A Moment of Cerebus, Jun 12/15, along with the photos. [Wayback Aug 7/22]
- ^ "Arken Sword Issue #19" by John Boylan at Roots of the Swamp Thing, Apr 2/18 [Wayback May 29/23]
- ^ Arkensword Issue #20 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ part of the interview and art can be found reblogged as "Ian Gibson's lost children's book illustrations - part 1" by Richard Sheaf at Boy's Adventure Comics, January 9/18 [Wayback Jan 16/20]
- ^ Arkensword Issue #21 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Paul Duncan - Twitter/X - Jan 10/22
- ^ Arkensword Issue #22 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Reprinted by Paul Duncan as "Interview: Dave Gibbons on Watchmen" at Wordsmith, Oct 13/09 [Wayback Nov 6/17]
- ^ ArkenSword Issue #23 - Review - League of Comic Geeks
- ^ Index to Comic Book Collection: "Savvy the" to "Savvy"
- ^ Ark #24 - Review - League of Comic Geeks