Item: Comic Book Marketplace Magazine #54
Year: December 1997
Company: Gemstone Publications
Comments: In the 1990s, while the internet was still young and people would still go to magazines for information, Wizard and Comic Book Marketplace were great resources for your comic book info. I use to love this magazine! The market reports were interesting but they would also focus on certain characters or subjects for one issue's theme. And, in December 1997's issue, Captain America got his due.
There are four articles on Cap in this one. One focuses on the history of his Golden Age. Another covers Cap Collectables, much like this website strives to do, with a small but nice photo gallery. The internet didn't really kill this magazine as did the departure of editor Gary Carter. Russ Cochran took over for the remaining issues but it just wasn't the same. Today, Tomorrows Publishing fills the void left with their magazines like Back Issue and Alter Ego.
