Comics Unlimited

Comics Unlimited, published 1975-1983 as a combination ad- and fan-zine , began in 1970 as purely an adzine called An Adzine, and after four issues renamed as Aftermath in 1971. In 1972, after issues 5-7, it was renamed Fantasy Unlimited and continued from Issue #8 to Issue #30. Then it became Comics Unlimited for issues 31-53.
== Issue #31 ==
November 1975. Editor: Alan Austin, assistant editor Gary Fox and contributing editor Martin Lock. Published monthly. Front cover by Russ Nicholson.
Contents:
* Front cover by Russ Nicholson, featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes (?).
Regular articles that might be included:
* Basement Bullpen Bulletin by Alan Austin - editorial
* "George, The Toad and The Rock" by Paul Jay - comic strip
* "The Critic" by Howard Stangroom and Alan McKenzie - fanzine reviews
* "The Worlds of Emlock" by Martin Lock - comic reviews
* "McKenzie's Believe It Or Not" by Alan McKenzie - comic fandom news and gossip, including "Rip-Off of the Month".
* "Fox on the Run by Gary Fox" - comics news
* "We Want Information" compiled by Alan Austin - reader Q&A
* "Mail Unlimited" - letters of comment
* Comic and Zine back issue ads.
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== Reactions and Reviews - Issue #31 ==
== Issue #32 ==
December 1975. Editor: Alan Austin, assistant editor Gary Fox and contributing editor Martin Lock. Published monthly. Front cover by Rafael Gonzalez Negrete. 
Art by Rafael Gonzalez Negrete (pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 19); Russ Nicholson (back cover, logo for "Ol' Gold Eyes is Back"), Mercy Van Vlack (page 18), Stephen Baskerville (pages 10-14).
Contents:
* Front cover by Rafael Gonzalez Negrete, featuring Doc Savage.
* Basement Bullpen Bulletin by Alan Austin - editorial, subtitled "Misleading Missives to Monopolise Your Minds!"
* "Captain Smell Meets Hanki Panki" by Paul Jay - comedic poem
* "Ol' Gold Eyes is Back" by Alan McKenzie and Lynn P Jackson - article about Doc Savage and "The Man of Bronze". Art by Rafael Gonzalez Negrete
* "George, The Toad and The Rock Meet King Kong or How Do You Address A Gorilla's Toe?" by Paul Jay - comic strip
* "Comic Crossword" by Eugene
* "The Critic" by Howard Stangroom and Alan McKenzie - fanzine reviews: The Heroine Addict #6; Triode Quarterly #21; Tardis #1.
* Unnamed Comic Strip by Stephen Baskerville - part 2
* "The Worlds of Emlock" by Martin Lock - comic reviews
* "McKenzie's Believe It Or Not" by Alan McKenzie - comic fandom news and gossip, including "Rip-Off of the Month".
* "Fox on the Run by Gary Fox" - comics news
* "We Want Information" compiled by Alan Austin - reader Q&A
* "Mail Unlimited" - letters of comment from Russ Nicholson, Keith Mills, Tony Ware, Mercy Van Vlack, Nick Allehin, Alan J. Palmer, Peter Duncan, Ian Bedford.
* Comic and Zine back issue ads.
* Back cover by Russ Nicholson - Doc Savage.
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== Issue #33 ==
January 1976. Editor: Alan Austin, assistant editor Gary Fox and contributing editor Martin Lock. Published monthly. Front cover by Antonio Ghura.
Contents:
* Front cover by Antonio Ghura, featuring Donald Duck and his nephews, Huey, Dewy and Louie
Regular articles that might be included:
* Basement Bullpen Bulletin by Alan Austin - editorial
* "George, The Toad and The Rock" by Paul Jay - comic strip
* "The Critic" by Howard Stangroom and Alan McKenzie - fanzine reviews
* "The Worlds of Emlock" by Martin Lock - comic reviews
* "McKenzie's Believe It Or Not" by Alan McKenzie - comic fandom news and gossip, including "Rip-Off of the Month".
* "Fox on the Run by Gary Fox" - comics news
* "We Want Information" compiled by Alan Austin - reader Q&A
* "Mail Unlimited" - letters of comment
* Comic and Zine back issue ads.
== Issue #34 ==
March 1976. Editor: Alan Austin, assistant editor Gary Fox and contributing editor Martin Lock. Published monthly. Front cover by Bryan Talbot.
Contents:
* Front cover by Bryan Talbot, featuring The Shadow.
Regular articles that might be included:
* Basement Bullpen Bulletin by Alan Austin - editorial
* "George, The Toad and The Rock" by Paul Jay - comic strip
* "The Critic" by Howard Stangroom and Alan McKenzie - fanzine reviews
* "The Worlds of Emlock" by Martin Lock - comic reviews
* "McKenzie's Believe It Or Not" by Alan McKenzie - comic fandom news and gossip, including "Rip-Off of the Month".
* "Fox on the Run by Gary Fox" - comics news
* "We Want Information" compiled by Alan Austin - reader Q&A
* "Mail Unlimited" - letters of comment
* Comic and Zine back issue ads.
== Reactions and Reviews - Issue #34 ==
== Issue #35 ==
April 1976. Editor: Alan Austin, assistant editor Gary Fox and contributing editor Martin Lock. Production Assistants Paul Jay and Margaret Jay. Published monthly. Front cover by John Bolton. Art credits Jean-Daniel Breque (pages 3, 6, 7), Chris Bullock (page 8, 9), Greg Chown (pages 10-19), Russ Nicholson (page 20), Paul Jay (pages 9, 22)
Contents:
* Front cover by John Bolton featuring Modesty Blaise ? 
* "Fox on the Run/Basement Bullpen Bulletin" by Alan Austin - editorial
* "Fan Art Showcase" by Jean-Daniel Breque
* "Neal Who? An Appreciation Of..." by Dave Jackson - article about Neal Adams
* "Mail Unlimited" - letters of comment from Anthony F. Bell, Tim Bateman, Allan F. Palmer, Nigel Brown, Alan matheson, Dave Edge, Jean-Daniel Breque, David A. Simpson, 
* Comic Quiz
* "How NOT To Complain" by Alan Austin
* "All You Need Is Love" by Barry Clements (words) and Greg Chown (art) - comic strip
* "We Want Information" compiled by Alan Austin - reader Q&A
* "The Worlds of Emlock" by Martin Lock - comic reviews
* "George, The Toad and The Rock" by Paul Jay - comic strip
* "Captain Smell and the Mean Genie" by Paul Jay - comedic poem
* Comic and Zine back issue ads.
* Back Cover by John Bolton - "The Loves of Spider-Man: Betty Brand, Mary-Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy."
==References==
Category:Non-fiction Zines
Category:1975 Zines
Category:1976 Zines
Category:Comics Zines