CSN #2000
This milestone issue celebrates Comic Shop News’ 2,000th consecutive weekly publication with an in-depth oral history featuring founders Cliff Biggers and Ward Batty. It highlights CSN’s role in connecting readers, retailers, and creators—before the internet—and its enduring mission to champion comic shops and fan culture. The issue also showcases the origins of Team America Racing, introduces Konee Rok’s upcoming CSN documentary, and looks back at pop culture in 1987 when CSN began, including c
This milestone issue celebrates Comic Shop News’ 2,000th consecutive weekly publication with an in-depth oral history featuring founders Cliff Biggers and Ward Batty. It highlights CSN’s role in connecting readers, retailers, and creators—before the internet—and its enduring mission to champion comic shops and fan culture. The issue also showcases the origins of Team America Racing, introduces Konee Rok’s upcoming CSN documentary, and looks back at pop culture in 1987 when CSN began, including comics, film, toys, and TV. Nostalgia, history, and celebration combine in a loving tribute to the last surviving weekly print ‘zine in comics.
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December 17, 2025
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Team America, Lois Lane, Thing, Superman, Barry Windsor-Smith Superman, Lex Luthor, Batman, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Spawn, Deadpool, Powers, Savage Dragon, Lobo, Mace Windu, Silver Surfer, X-Men, Hulk, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, RoboCop, Predator, Ghostbusters, Transformers, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Thundercats, Battle Beasts, Barbie, Star Trek, DuckTales, Family Ties, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Married with Children
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Cliff Biggers, Ward Batty, Charlie Williams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Michael Doran, Konee Rok, Marc Bernardin, Marco Checchetto, Erik Larsen, Bill Morrison, Arthur Suydam, Simon Bisley, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Chris Claremont, Peter David, Steve Epting, Robert Kirkman, Todd McFarlane, Geoff Johns, Brian Bendis, Michael Oeming, Peter David, Don Thompson, Maggie Thompson, Peter David (reappears), Howard Chaykin, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Andrew Vachss, Fabian Nicieza, Dan Jurgens, Scott Dunbier, Colleen Doran, George Perez, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Alex Ross, Jim Shooter, Timothy Truman, Mike Richardson, Dean Mullaney, Mike Grell, J.C. Vaughn, Amanda Sheriff, Marc Goldberg, Dave Witting, Bjarni Brown, Fred Galpern, Matthew L. Price
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Comic Shop News, CSN Press, Marvel, DC Comics, Fantagraphics, Image Comics, Dark Horse, CrossGen, Diamond, Capital, Heritage Auctions, ComicConnect, Dr. No’s Comics & Games SuperStore, Warner Bros, Bongo Comics, Gemstone, Overstreet, Capcom, Disney, Fox, Netflix, Marvel Studios
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