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Art by Eric Fowler for the legendary RBBC magazine. Starting out as a photocopied fanzine, Rocket’s Blast Comicollector (RBCC) was a comics advertising fanzine published from 1964 to 1983.
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
The Phantom by Don Newton. This was the cover to #106 (Feb. 1974) of the Rocket’s Blast Comicollector fanzine.
In this black and white image, the Phantom is sitting on a throne that has skulls on each side of the back. His wolf, Devil, is next to him.
August 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Today is the birthday of artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix.
A color photo of Green. Four comics of his: Super Soul Comix #1 (1972), a collection of Xal-Kor, The Human Cat stories, Horny Stories & Comix #1 (1991), and Wildman #1 (1987).
May 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix. #BlackHistoryMonth
A color photo of Green. Four comics of his: Super Soul Comix #1 (1972), a collection of Xal-Kor, The Human Cat stories, Horny Stories & Comix #1 (1991), and Wildman #1 (1987).
February 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Today is the birthday of artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix.
A photo of Green Four comics of his: Super Soul Comix #1 (1972), a collection of Xal-Kor, The Human Cat stories, Horny Stories & Comix #1 (1991), and Wildman #1 (1987).
May 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
kurtbusiek.bsky.social
Rocket's Blast/Comicollector.

It was what we called a "fanzine," back then.
February 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
solarphasing.bsky.social
Illustration by artist Ralph Fowler for the retro magazine Rocket's Blast Comicollector (RBCC) circa 1977-1978. Star Wars like!

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#illustration #illustrator #drawing #scifi #sciencefiction #readers #writers #vintage #retro #art #culture #history #ralphfowler #rbcc #magazine
Illustration by artist Ralph Fowler for the retro magazine Rocket's Blast Comicollector (RBCC) circa 1977-1978. Star Wars like!
September 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002) was a Black artist who started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then a lengthy career in Underground Comix.
Photo of Green A collection of his Xal-Kor, the Human Cat stories. Super Soul Comix #1 Horny Stories & Comix #1
February 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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Illustration by artist Ralph Fowler for the retro magazine Rocket's Blast Comicollector (RBCC) circa 1977-1978. Star Wars like! […]

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Illustration by artist Ralph Fowler for the retro magazine Rocket's Blast Comicollector (RBCC) circa 1977-1978. Star Wars like!
September 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM
tombrevoort.bsky.social
Five years ago, I wrote about this classic fanzine story about the X-Men: tombrevoort.com/2021/08/22/t...
The Rocket’s Blast/ComiCollector #152
The Rocket’s Blast/ComiCollector was one of the longest-running fanzines of its era. Originally, it had begun as two separate ‘zines both started in 1961–the Rocket’s Blast,…
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August 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Five years ago, I wrote about the first issue of The Comicollector: tombrevoort.com/2020/02/08/t...
The Comicollector #1
This is the first issue of Dr. Jerry Bails’ newsletter, The Comicollector, dated September 1961. It was intended as a more periodical release than Bails’ main fanzine, Alter-Ego , inten…
tombrevoort.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Today is the birthday of artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix.
Photo of Green. Four books by Green. Super Soul Comix #1 (1972), a collection of stories of his character Xal-Kor the Human Cat, Horny Stories & Comix #1 (1991), and Wildman #1 (1987).
May 7, 2024 at 1:45 PM
browsethestacks.bsky.social
Original Art - Rocket's Blast Comicollector #056 Cover

Daredevil vs Dynamo

Art by Wally Wood

G. B. Love (1966)
Original Art - Rocket's Blast Comicollector #056 Cover Daredevil vs Dynamo Art by Wally Wood G. B. Love (1966) From Heritage Auctions... Daredevil delivers a dizzying divebomb to Dynamo in this classic clash of crimson and chrome! Legendary artist Wally Wood, who famously worked on both characters in the mid-60s, created this striking cover for one of fandom's premier publications, G. B. Love's Rocket's Blast Comicollector. The fanzine became a launchpad for future greats and a gallery for established legends. Wood's star had already skyrocketed with his stunning work at EC Comics, and his 60s run continued to impress with a brief stint on Daredevil at Marvel and a dynamic stretch on T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents for Tower Comics. This cover shows a more refined side of Wood -- clean, simplified lines, heavy contrast, and clever geometry, all playing with light and shadow to pack a visual punch. A crisp, kinetic snapshot from one of comics' most versatile masters.
October 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Sorting comics this evening and stumbled upon four titles we'd forgotten to bag and tag. 2nd from the left is the #StarWarsComics issue of Rocket's Blast Comicollector. It sports a Mark Hamill interview, two-page comic by Kerry Gammill, four-page story by Ron Wilbur and loads of illustrations.
Iimage shows four Star Wars comics-related titles, including Dark Horse Comics' Battle of the Bounty Hunters pop-up issues, Rocket's Blast Comicollector #139, Marvel's Return of the Jedi Super Special and volume seven of Dark Horse's 30th Anniversary Collection, "Darklighter."
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
Unexpected find at a used bookstore today. A 1977 issue of the comic fanzine Rocket's Blast Comicollector. With front and back covers by Mike Zeck, and interior art by Kerry Gammill and Tom Sutton.
The cover featuring Captain Atom by Mike Zeck. The back cover featuring Thor by Mike Zeck. Captain Atom by Kerry Gammill. John Carter of Mars and Dejah Thoris by Tom Sutton.
April 26, 2024 at 11:07 PM
solarphasing.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Illustration by Ed Valigursky for "A Touch of Infinity" by Harlan Ellison (1960).

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Illustration by Ed Valigursky for "A Touch of Infinity" by Harlan Ellison (1960).
September 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
paulkupperberg.bsky.social
These prices are INsane!
(From COMICOLLECTOR #1 (Sept. 1961).)
March 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
adammagnus.bsky.social
A lot of #people seem to be #pickingthewrong side #1943 #superman #magnus_comics #dccomics #worldwarii #jerrysiegel #joeshuster #goldenageofcomics #goldenagecomics #comiccollecting #comicollector #cgc #cgc25 #showoffyourlsabs #goldenageslabs
January 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
protytwo.bsky.social
Doctor Strange by Marc Hempel from The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #143, June 1978.
April 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
browsethestacks.bsky.social
Vintage Magazine - Rocket’s Blast Comicollector #122

The Man-Thing

Pencils: Mike Ploog
Inks: Mike Ploog
Back Cover: Mike Ploog
James Van Hise (Oct1975)
Vintage Magazine - Rocket’s Blast Comicollector #122 The Man-Thing Pencils: Mike Ploog Inks: Mike Ploog Back Cover: Mike Ploog James Van Hise (Oct1975) Vintage Magazine - Rocket’s Blast Comicollector #122 The Man-Thing Pencils: Mike Ploog Inks: Mike Ploog Back Cover: Mike Ploog James Van Hise (Oct1975)
January 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
tombrevoort.bsky.social
Five years ago, I wrote about this forgotten fan story: tombrevoort.com/2020/12/26/t...
Forgotten Masterpiece: The Massacre of the Innocents
Here’s another forgotten, fannish collection, a story that was serialized across three issues of the long-running fanzine The ROCKET’S BLAST COMICOLLECTOR. It was produced by artist Bra…
tombrevoort.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
danmembiela.bsky.social
Ah, sounds not in my wheelhouse. Will avoid.

Scott, I want to thank you again for telling me the name of that long lost magazine, Rocket’s Blast Comicollector, that I had looked for so long. Was flipping through it again recently. Thanks!!!
August 3, 2024 at 3:04 AM
hog-95.bsky.social
November 15, 2025

- Diario MARCA #8075-8077 (December 16-18, 1967)
- Rocket's Blast Comicollector #55
- Doraemon Vol. 44
- Saga de Xam
- Little Annie Fanny #36
- NFL: 1967 Week 14
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
neilpolowin.bsky.social
Catwoman illustration by then-fan, later-pro Don Newton from The Rocket's Blast-Comicollector #78 in 1971.
Catwoman, wearing her classic dress, boots, cape, and cat-cowl ensemble, lounges with a black cat at her feet.
April 21, 2024 at 12:16 PM
hog-95.bsky.social
- The Collector #16
- Ghostly Tales #77
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #28
- Delta 99 #14
- Cracked #79
- Rocket's Blast Comicollector #65
- Electric Man Arrow Vol. 5 (end)
- Premier League: 1969-70 Round 2
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The Laughing Woman (1969)
Beautiful PR woman, Maria finds herself trapped in the home of the sinister and troubled Dr. Sayer, where she is subjected to a series of increasingly bizarre, terrifying, and degrading sex games. Say...
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September 2, 2026 at 10:52 AM