Big Bang Comics (Vol. 2)

    (Image, 1996-2003)
™ and ©1996 Gary S. Carlson and Chris Ecker, except Mighty Man ™ and ©1996 Erik Larsen, Shanghai Breeze © and ™ ©1996 Stan Timmons, and Oogur ™ and ©1996 Carl Gafford

For many readers, current comics may seem an endless array of impossibly muscle-bound heroes and villains, each with a power that could easily destroy a city, or wielding a gun bigger than most cars. Some would say the trend has slowly moved towards simply depicting increasing levels of violence, and away from the simpler, but perhaps more fun, stories where good always triumphed over evil.

Big Bang Comics presents stories and characters depicted in the tradition of comicdom’s Golden and Silver Ages. The villains are indeed nefarious, but ultimately no match for the idealistic heroes. But don’t worry, the suspense is still there; after all, even the best super-hero can be caught by surprise.

Reviving a short-lived series by Caliber, Image Comics presents the adventures of such great heroes as Mighty Man, the Sphinx, the Knight Watchman, and many others.
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#1

May, 1996
Cover Price: $1.95
12 copies available from $2.49 		Chris Ecker, Ed DeGeorge, Gary CarlsonBill Fugate, Chris Ecker, Stephanie Sanderson
#2

June, 1996
Cover Price: $2.50
5 copies available from $3.25 		Chris Ecker, Gary Carlson, Ed DeGeorgeChris Ecker, Mark Lewis, Stephanie Sanderson, Martin Nodell
#3

July, 1996
Cover Price: $2.50
4 copies available from $2.75 		Bill Fugate, Gary CarlsonJeff Weigel, Bill Fugate
#4

September, 1996
Cover Price: $2.50
6 copies available from $6.00 		Terrance Griep, Bud Hanzel, Gary Carlson, Ed DeGeorgeJohn Thompson, Chris Ecker, Martin Nodell, Mark Lewis, Bill Neville, Rich Buckler, Stephanie Sanderson, Charles Smith
#5

October, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $2.75 		Terrance Griep, Chris Ecker, Ed Quinby, Gary CarlsonDarren Goodhart, Chris Ecker, Ed Quinby, Bill Fugate, John Thompson
#6

November, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
7 copies available from $2.50 		Chris Ecker, Gary CarlsonSteve Adams
#7

December, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.99 		Carl Gafford, Chris Ecker, Stan Timmons, Terrance GriepDarren Goodhart, Stan Timmons, Frank Fosco, Chris Ecker
#8

January, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $4.00 		Nat GertlerMark Lewis
#9

March, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $4.50 		Jeff Weigel, Dan Reed, Gary Carlson, Bud Hanzel, Raymond MillerJeff Weigel, Dan Reed, Stephanie Sanderson, Landon Chesney, David Zimmerman (inside cover)
#10

May, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $4.00 		Gary Carlson, Chris Ecker, Chris Samnee, Terrance Griep, Roy ThomasClarence Burk, Chris Samnee, Shawn Van Briesen, Rich Buckler
#11

July, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $3.25 		Gary Carlson, Dan Reed, Terrance Griep, Daniel H. WilsonDan Reed, David A. Zimmerman, Darren Goodhart
#12

September, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $4.75 		Gary Carlson, Chris EckerBill Fugate, Joe Cooper, David A. Zimmerman, Mark Lewis, Jeff Weigel, Chris Ecker, Shawn Van Briesen
#13 (Cover says Jul, indicia says Aug)

August, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $5.00 		Jeff WeigelJeff Weigel
#14

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $3.75 		Gary CarlsonJoe Cooper, John Thompson, Dan Preece, Bill Fugate, David A. Zimmerman, Mark Lewis, Joe Zierman
#15 (Cover says Dec, indicia says Oct/Nov)

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $2.50 		Ed DeGeorge, Shawn Van Briesen, Ed Quinby, Gary CarlsonMatt Roach, Dave Vance, Ed Quinby, Shawn Van Briesen, Chris Ecker
#16

January, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $1.75 		Gary Carlson, Jerry Acerno, Daniel H. Wilson, Frank KurtzTim Stiles, Jerry Acerno, Darren Goodhart, Frank Kurtz
#17

February, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $3.50 		Jerry Acerno, Lyle Dodd, Ed DeGeorgeJerry Acerno, Mark Lewis, Tony Manginelli
#18

April, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $3.75 		Gary CarlsonJoe Zierman, Jason Howard, Jeff Weigel, Jason Millet, Darren Goodhart, Joe Cooper
#19 (Cover says Apr, indicia says Jun)

June, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $2.00 		Bud Hanzel, Chris Ecker, Terrance GriepStephanie Sanderson, Chris Ecker, Jeff Weigel, Carl Taylor
#20 (Photo back cover by David A. Zimmerman)

July, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $4.00 		Chris Khalaf, Jeff Weigel, Dan ReedChris Khalaf, Jeff Weigel, Dan Reed
#21

August, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $3.25 		Jerry Acerno, Gary Carlson, Dan Reed, Carl GaffordJerry Acerno, Ed Quinby, Dan Reed, Carl Gafford
#22

September, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $4.00 		Mark Schirmer, Dan Reed, Gary CarlsonDan Preece, Dan Reed, Chris Ecker
#23

November, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $4.00 		Jeff WeigelJeff Weigel
#25

June, 1999
Cover Price: $3.95
4 copies available from $0.75 		Chris Ecker, Doug Mabry, Terrance GriepChris Ecker, Mike Worley, Tim Stiles
#26

July, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $4.00 		Brian E. Peterson, Jerry AcernoJerry Acerno, Terry Pavlet
#27

October, 1999
Cover Price: $3.95
1 copy available for $4.00 		Gary Carlson 
#28

December, 1999
Cover Price: $3.95
3 copies available from $1.00 		Chris Ecker, Gary Carlson, Stuart SaygerChris Ecker, Stuart Sayger
#29

February, 2000
Cover Price: $3.95
3 copies available from $1.00 		Chris Ecker, Gary Carlson, Kirk UhlmannChris Ecker, John Thompson, Jeff Wood
#31

April, 2000
Cover Price: $3.95
1 copy available for $19.98 		Bill Schelly, Carl Gafford, Glenn WhitmoreMike Worley, Ed Quinby, Glenn Whitmore
#32

June, 2000
Cover Price: $3.95
3 copies available from $5.00 		Chris Ecker, Terrance GriepChris Ecker, Mike Worley, Tim Stiles
#33

July, 2000
Cover Price: $3.95
3 copies available from $5.00 		Christopher Mills, Gary Carlson, James ChambersAnthony Bordelon, Darren Goodhart
#34

August, 2000
Cover Price: $3.95
2 copies available from $10.00 		Chris Ecker, Gary Carlson, Ed DeGeorge, Sterling ClarkChad Sergesketter, Joe Zierman, Sterling Clark
#35

January, 2001
Cover Price: $3.95
1 copy available for $109.98 		Gary Carlson, Jim ValentinoBill Fugate, Jim Valentino, John Thompson