The New Kids on the Block: NKOTB

    (Harvey, 1990-1991)
™ and © 1990 Harvey Comic Publications

This Boston-based musical group, popular in the 80’s and early 90’s, was one of the first in the seemingly endless wave of “Boy Bands,” teen heartthrobs that had young girls screaming and swooning all across the world. Massive marketing efforts aimed at pre-teen fans helped make the New Kids celebrity sensations, and fictionalizing their lives in comic books was part of that strategy.

This series lasted for six issues, and featured the work of long-time Harvey artist Ernie Colón. There were also several one-shots starring Joe, Danny, Jonathan, Donnie and Jordan. An interesting bit of trivia, for fans who thrive on that, is that Donnie is also the brother of Mark Wahlberg, another popular teen singer and accomplished movie star.
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  • 1
    #1
    Dec 1990
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Angelo Decesare  ·  A: Ernie Colón, Frank Hill
    7 copies from $2.25
  • 2
    #2
    Jan 1991
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Angelo DeCesare, Barbara Slate  ·  A: Ernie Colón, Dave Manak
    2 copies from $1.50
  • 4
    #4
    Christmas cover
    Mar 1991
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Angelo DeCesare, Nelson Dewey  ·  A: Nelson Dewey, Frank Hill
    1 copy for $5.00
  • 6
    #6
    Jul 1991
    Cover: $1.50
    W: Tom Franco, Michael Gallagher  ·  A: Neil Grahame, Ernie Colón
    1 copy for $15.00