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The Harveyville Fun Times!
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| The Harveyville Fun Times! Issue Descriptions
Issue #1 (Winter 1990-1991): Mark introduces the fanzine to us and provides us with the history regarding Harvey Comics and the direction he'd like to see the fanzine go in the future. Also included is a checklist of Harvey releases scheduled to appear on the stands in the coming months. A couple of regular features appear, including "Meet" (a Harvey character) and in this case it was Little Dot where Mark provides a history of the character, including first appearances and the titles she appeared in. The other feature is a listing of a Harvey Character; it's comic book titles, noting month and date of each issue. Also included is an article written by a fan about Harvey Comic characters, the qualities that made them unique, etc. This first issue contained 12 pages, as would the three issues that followed. Issue #2 (Spring 1991): We now see the introduction of the letters page and in this short time Mark prints several letters he has received from people that picked up the first issue. Quite a bit of this issue is devoted to parodies that were published of the Harvey characters. I loved this issue, as I had no idea so many parodies had been published poking fun at Harvey characters. My favorite is the cover for Casper and Wendy O' Williams! We also "Meet" Richie Rich and a comic checklist of Casper titles is provided. Issue #3 (Summer 1991): The fist issue that I ever received in the mail, having only found out about it when the 1991 price guide mentioned that this fanzine existed! Yes I quickly sent $$$ for the first two issues! This issue contains an expanded letters page, the latest news at Harvey, an article about how Harvey utilizes the existing material using computer applications (so they could keep track of reprints!) and making coloring changes when they felt it necessary to do so. This issue we meet Sad Sack and a continuation of the Casper checklist is included. Issue #4 (Fall 1991): This issue is devoted largely to the overlooked Harvey Superhero titles from the 1960s in an article provided by Jim Korkis. This issue would expand to now include 16 pages. Issue #5 (Winter 1992): This issue focuses on Harvey values and sleepers of various titles. We also get to "Meet" Stumbo the Giant and a Hot Stuff checklist is provided. Issue #6 (Spring 1992): This issue features the Harvey/Marvel Connection. A great issue that explains the "deal" that almost happened between Marvel and Harvey and what resulted when that deal never happened. In a nutshell Marvel hired away all the Harvey artists and writers and created new characters that contained more than a few similarities to some of the Harvey characters (which were not being published during this time). Royal Roy was the most obvious rip-off, and that title didn't last a year. I for one however, found Royal Roy to be quite enjoyable and quite simply because it was a Richie Rich rip-off that was well done. As it should have been since the same people behind Richie Rich had created this character. Issue #7 (Summer 1992): Devoted entirely to Sad Sack, and what an issue it is! It boasts a cover by Fred Rhoads and contains everything you would want to know about the creator, artists and writers behind Sad Sack. Also included is a rather lengthy Sad Sack checklist of all titles he appeared in. Keep in mind folks the Sad Sack title was the longest running Harvey title, even longer than Richie Rich and Casper. Issue #8 (Fall 1992): A hodgepodge of interesting articles here including Casper's association with Dentists; Mark's dinner with Fred Rhoads, the Hanna-Barbara Harvey connection (by this time Montgomery's line of Harvey now included HB characters), and an article by Mark about so-called "children's comics", correctly pointing out Don Thompson's ignorance regarding Harvey Comics. Issue #9 (Winter 1993): One of my favorites because it features an article about the Harvey paperbacks (many of which I never knew existed) and the hidden signatures of the artists and writers contained in various Harvey stories. Keep in mind the policy at Harvey was that the artists and writers were not given credit in any of the stories. They did however find subtle ways to do so. Issue #10 (Spring 1993): This issue introduces us to the first appearance of Chris Barat's column called "Richville Ruminations". His first column is devoted to his favorite Top 10 adventure stories and I remember how excited I got when I read this because it practically mirrored my favorites as well. From this point forward Chris would become a regular contributor to THFT! and his articles are always interesting and very well written. His analysis of what makes Richie such an appealing character is brought out very well in this article and it also aptly points out some of the strongest Richie material that was ever published. Also included is an article about the Hanna-Barbara Richie Rich cartoon show from the early 80s. Issue #11 (Summer 1993): Mark provides us with a great article linking newspaper comic strip characters that Harvey would eventually secure the licenses to publish comic books. Strips such as Joe Palooka, Dick Tracy, Blondie, Dagwood, and many others are mentioned. Bart Bush provides us with a re-cap of all the Harvey titles published during 1992, many of them being #1 issues. Next Mark provides us with script to a radio panel show he participated in where Harvey Comics were mentioned. Chris provides us with another installment of "Richville Ruminations", focusing on "Richie's Rogue Gallery, Part One". Issue #12 (Fall 1993): An article by Mark about the Harvey Comics that do not exist. Harvey, probably like other comic companies, from time to time advertised certain new titles and ongoing issues that never did see the light of day from a publishing perspective. For those collectors that are completionists, this was a much-needed article and put to rest the notion of whether some of those long sought out titles ever were published. Mark also provides the second installment of the radio panel he was part of, and Chris provides part two of "Richie's Rogue Gallery". Issue #13 (Winter 1994): Mark provides an in-depth article regarding the Paramount Studios characters and the connections to Harvey that resulted. Mark provides an article about his trip to the 1993 San Diego Comic Book Convention. Chris' latest installment of "Richville Ruminations" focuses on part one of "Alien Encounters". I had better mention at this point that I'm describing the main articles contained in each issue. In addition, there is the ongoing letters column, editorial comments, Harvey News, introduction of one of the Harvey World characters and their titles, and a checklist. Issue #14 (Spring 1994): Harvey not only published comics but they published a boatload of various toys, clothing, records, paperback books, etc. This issue contains an article about the various Harvey toys and shows the advertisements that were used for the toys as they appeared in the comics. Rounding out the issue is part two of "Alien Encounters" by Chris Barat. Issue #15 (Summer 1994): Harvey Comics published in other countries is the focus of an article by Mark. Bart Bush provides us with a re-cap of all Harvey's published during 1993 in "Harvey Comics by the Numbers 1993". Frequent letter writer Shad Z Daly provides a re-cap of all the Harvey characters that appeared in the resurrected Harvey Hits series that ran for six issues during 1986/87. Chris' "Richville Ruminations" focuses this time on "Tales of International Intrigue, Part One". Issue # 16 (Fall 1994): A very important issue in the Harvey time line because of all the change that was going on with Harvey and at the same time a very sad period because Alfred Harvey, founder of Harvey Comics, has passed away. This issue captures all those changes, including a discussion about the movie and cartoon projects currently underway at Harvey, the Marvel/Harvey connection (by this time Harvey has made an agreement with Marvel to have them publish and distribute the Harvey line of characters). Chris Barat deviates from his normal format for "Richville Ruminations" and discusses the recent changes at Harvey and provides some great advice for the folks at Marvel for carrying on with the Harvey characters. Mark Arnold also pens an article about his plans for Harvey if he was running the company and provides readers with a checklist of Harvey Comics published from 1986-1994. There is also a review by Mark Arnold of The Flintstones live action movie. Issue #17 (Winter 1995): This issue is a tribute to the late Alfred Harvey and his wife Vicki Harvey. Russell Harvey, one of their sons, wrote the articles provided. Included are pictures of Alfred and Vicki, their family, and some of the staff at Harvey Comics. Mark Arnold provides a review of the new Baby Huey Cartoon and Chris Barat provides part two of his "Tales of International Intrigue" and his attendance of the Harvey/Marvel panel at the San Diego Convention. Issue #18 (Spring 1995): Mark provides his views about the recently released theatrical movie of Richie Rich, starring Macaulay Culkin. Mark also provides us with information about the making of the movie as well as more information about the Baby Huey cartoon running on the Fox Network. Chris Barat provides us with another installment of "Richville Ruminations", this time focusing on "Dollar the Dog". Issue #19 (Summer 1995): This issue focuses mainly on various reviews of the Richie Rich movie by Chris Barat, Shad Z Daly, myself, and others. Mark pens an article about the often forgot about Harvey Horror comics of the 1950s. Issue #20 (Fall 1995): Mark Arnold provides us with the press kit information surrounding the much-heralded Casper movie. Mark and Chris both review the movie and Chris begins a precursor to discussing Richie's adventures with Casper by first discussing various Richie stories dealing with the occult. Issue #21 (Winter 1996): Mark Arnold announces the focus of the magazine will deal more with past events comic book wise since Marvel/Harvey is currently not publishing any new material. To kick things off Mark provides a synopsis of the early Casper Cartoons from the 1950s. Chris begins his review of the entire Richie Rich and Casper series. This issues features his review of the first 15 issues. Issue #22 (Spring 1996): Up to this time the "regulars" in terms of articles have been penned by Mark Arnold and beginning with issue #10 Chris Barat. Beginning with this issue is newcomer (but not to the comic scene, but rather this publication) Joe Torcivia, presenting "The Issue At Hand". Joe is admittedly not a hardcore Harvey fan but he jumps in here with an entertaining, humorous, and on-point article about various facets of Harvey. Mark provides an article about "Casper Comments". There is also an article about "The Harveyville Girls". Chris Barat's latest installment of the Richie Rich and Casper series is included, covering issues # 16-30. Last but not least is a summation from Shad Z Daly of all the Harvey characters appearing in the short-lived digest published from 1987-89 called Harvey Wise-Guys. Issue #23 (Summer 1996): Another installment of Mark's "Casper Comments" in which he reviews the 20 best Casper stories of all time. Chris Barat concludes his Richie Rich and Casper review, covering issues 31-45 and including the Richie Rich and Casper from the 1987 Richie Rich and… series. Not to be missed is the second installment of "The Issue At Hand" by Joe Torcivia. Issue #24 (Fall 1996): Columnist Jim Korkis contributes an article about Harvey's publishing of The Spirit back in the mid 1960's during Harvey's attempt at entering the superhero market. "Casper Comments" by Mark Arnold further explore the cartoon episodes from the 1950s. Chris Barat's "Richville Ruminations" focuses on what makes an unsuccessful "Richie Rich" team-up title. Joe continues with another installment of "The Issue At Hand", which discusses a variety of comic characters including Uncle Scrooge, Batman, and Casper. Issue #25 (Winter 1997): Mark pens an article about the connection between Harvey-Marvel-and Crazy magazine. They have more in common than you think! Also, Mark delves into the Casper Space Ship/In Space series as well as Casper TV Showtime. Chris Barat's "Richville Ruminations" this time discusses "Richie's Maritime Adventures". Joe Torcivia gives us "The Issue At Hand" #4, which covers DC Comics On-Line, Hanna Barbara, and "Casbo, The Hostile Ghost". #26 (Spring 1997): We find Mark living in Florida and he writes about the new Richie Rich cartoon show, as does Chris Barat. Mark provides us with his views about which Harvey character titles are hardest to locate for sale. Joe entertains us as usual with "The Issue At Hand". This one is particularly noteworthy as Joe discusses one of the "Sid Bits" columns that appeared in a Harvey Comic. #27 (Summer 1997): Shad Z. Daly and I provide lengthy letters, which I guess, could be called articles themselves. Mark writes about Herman and Katnip and provides a guide to the animated short cartoons over the years. Chris' "Richville Ruminations" focuses on the character "Mayda Munny". Joe covers a great many topics in his installment of "The Issue At Hand". #28 (Fall 1997): Mark discusses, in "Casper Comments", the latest offerings by Marvel featuring the good-natured spook. By this time Marvel has issued three Casper and Friends magazines and two comics (stupidly marketed as a two-pack). But what the heck it is the first new material we've seen of any Harvey character for some time, plus the Casper magazine features new adventures of Baby Huey and Richie Rich. Chris Barat begins part one of his review of the entire Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers series and also provides insightful comments about the new Casper products. Joe Torcivia provides another installment of the "The Issue At Hand", featuring comments about the Harvey come-back (?) #29 (Winter 1998): We learn of Marty Taras' passing. Marty was behind most of the Baby Huey material. Mark provides news on the latest Casper products. Mark provides a review of Casper: A Spirited Beginning direct-to-video movie and provides us with another installment of the Casper animated cartoon index. I provide an updated article of Harvey Values and Sleepers 1997, which Mark originally penned back in late 1991. I will digress here a bit and explain this article would eventually be republished in Comic Book Marketplace #58 a year later. Hey they even paid me $50.00 to use it!! Chris provides part two of the Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers index and Joe provides us with another installment of "The Issue At Hand", this one featuring news about current Marvel releases. Also discussed are some of the recent DC releases of Hanna-Barbera characters. #30 (Spring 1988): This is the biggest issue to date, 32 pages! Letters from Bart Bush and me are included. Mark discusses the latest Harvey news. Mark provides us with an index of the Casper and the Ghostly Trio 10-issue series. Chris provides part three of the RR & Jackie Jokers index, and Joe discusses different aspects of various comic companies in "The Issue At Hand". Oh yes, and I provide part two of the Harvey Values and Sleepers index. #31 (Summer 1998): Joe, Chris, and Mark decide to change things around a bit with their various writing styles. I won't ruin the surprise by saying what it is (in case you don't own this issue) but suffice to say it's very interesting and well done. This is also the only issue in which you will see any kind of in-depth story about the short lived Harvey titles featuring New Kids on the Block! Of course you don't care about it and neither did anyone else but it is part of the Harvey History and at one point more NKOTB titles were being published under the Harvey logo than any other character, including Mr. Richie Rich. That alone deserves some type of article even if there isn't a lot positive to say about it. Joe Torcivia writes about "Casper Comments" and provides insight regarding certain issues. Chris tackles the "Issue(s) At Hand" this month and discuss the one shot Harvey title "Fruitman". #32 (Fall 1998): This issue is devoted to Little Audrey's 50th anniversary, and sports a great cover drawing of Audrey by Pete Rowland, who would be become an ongoing contributor to this fanzine. Mark provides a review of the Harvey Collectibles box set, which features some CD's and some reproduced Harvey comics of Baby Huey, Casper, and Richie Rich. Chris provides an article about Richie's homestyle adventures in "Richville Ruminations" and Joe Torcivia provides us with an interesting comparison of a Woody Woodpecker adventure and a Gnuff adventure. #33 (Winter 1999): Pete Rowland provides an illustration of Casper Meets Wendy for the front cover, coming around the same time as the direct-to-video Casper Meets Wendy movie. Mark provides us with the latest news at Harvey, reviews the Casper and Spooky series, and reviews the Casper Meets Wendy movie. Chris begins a review of the various Super Richie stories and Joe discusses some of the similarities between Uncle Scrooge and Richie Rich covers. #34 (Spring 1999): Richie Rich Christmas Wish direct-to-video is reviewed and discussed, along with the new Harvey Magazine for Kids. Chris continues his review of the Super Richie stories, as well as providing comments regarding the Harvey Magazine. Joe discusses what a bleak time it is for children's comics as Gladstone and some Hanna-Barbera titles are going by the wayside….again. #35 (Summer 1999): Reviews of the Baby Huey direct-to-video movie, along with reviews of the Harvey Magazine for Kids #3-5. Plus, readers share their reactions to the possibility of Marvel purchasing the Harvey characters. Mark provides an index of the Casper and Wendy index. Chris finishes up his review of the Super Richie stories, and discusses the Richie Rich/Uncle Scrooge themes. Joe discusses the very first comic he ever owned and then describes various time periods in his comic buying history. #36 (Fall 1999): Dot's 50th Anniversary. Pete Rowland draws the cover. Jerry Beck provides a full-length article about the Famous Paramount Cartoon studios. Chris Barat provides us with a review of Richie's various Western Tales. I provide an article about Little Dot, focusing more on her adventures with her uncles and aunts. Joe continues writing about various time periods in his comic collecting history. There is also an article about Richie Rich vs. Uncle Scrooge. #38 (Spring 2000): I must note by this point there are far more contributors to this magazine in terms of content. For many issues the fanzine featured articles by Mark, Chris, and Joe. This issues features articles by all of them plus Dan Busha and Jerry Beck. Subjects include the Harvey romance comics, Famous studios, Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare, Richie Rich, and much more. #39 (Summer 2000): We learn of the passing of the late great Fred Rhoads, who penned one heck of a lot of Sad Sack stories. Mark shares with us all the latest news, Jerry Beck reports out more about the Famous Studios, Chris shares with us his early comic buying experiences (Silver Ardor), Joe shares with us various views concerning the good things in comics for the 1999 year. #40 (Fall 2000): 40th anniversary special! There are letters by Tony Isabella and others. Mark provides us with another installment of the Casper cartoon index of the 50's. I pen an article about my comic buying experiences from many moons ago. Chris provides us with part two of his "Silver Ardor" piece and Joe writes about Earth Day 1970. Mark provides an article that was "banned" from the Archie fanzine as it contained criticisms regarding the firing of Dan DeCarlo. #41 (Winter 2001): The name of the fanzine changes to THFT!: For the Love of Comics and Animation: Mark provides an editorial on the title change and reasons for it. Comments and thanks are given to Carl Barks, who has recently passed away. A letter by Alan Harvey (sent to Animation World) is reprinted in this issue. Mark provides an update on "Comic and Animation News". Joe writes about various comic book characters in "The Issue at Hand". Chris provides part three of his "Silver Ardor" piece and shares with readers the response he received from Ernie Colon and Len Herman to a letter he had written to Ernie in the early 80's. #42 (Spring 2001): Tributes to Carl Barks and Charles Schulz are provided. Articles regarding various comic book periods, publishers, etc. are included in this issue. Mark is now providing us with checklists of the various "kiddie" line comics by Archie, DC, etc. This issue sets the stage for future issues, and admittedly though it is less Harvey oriented I must admit this is one of my favorite issues. It covers so many different topics regarding non-superhero comics. #43 (Summer 2001): Great Little Dot cover by Jesse Hamm. Mark tells us the latest comic and animation news for all the humor line companies. Mark provides his definitions for the various time periods in comic book history, along with his 50 favorite cartoon shows. Joe Torcivia provides an insight into the Peanuts comic book and The Road Runner comic book. Pete Fernbaugh contributes "The Best of DuckTales". Chris Barat's "Richville Ruminations" takes a bit of back seat as he discusses a great many topics regarding humor comics and animation. #44 (Fall 2001): Great Harvey characters cover by Ernie Colon. Sid Jacobson submits a letter giving us a little more of the history behind Harvey comics. Mark provides all the latest on the comic companies, and a run down of Bugs Bunny cartoons from the 1940s. Joe discusses in depth the Hanna-Barbera characters. Pete Fernbaugh continues with his DuckTales reviews. Chris provides an index for the Richie Rich Vaults of Mystery series and discusses other topics as well. #45 (Winter 2002): Probably my favorite cover of all, since Kirk Hastings provides a cover for Spooky #162 which would have fit right in the previous 161 covers of that series! I wish he'd do more of them…hint hint! The regular contributors are all present in this issue. I provide an article about my trip to San Diego earlier in the year, discuss the E-Bay phenomenon as it applies to Harveys, and provide a review of Richie Rich Jackpots #28. #46 (Spring 2002): The front cover shows what I believe was to be the original cover for Comic Book Artist #19, which was primarily an issue focused on Harvey History. A different cover would eventually be used (which is too bad because it simply didn't work that well) compared to the interior, which was excellent. Mark provides the latest info on the humor line comics. Pete contributes an article about Donald Duck comics. Joe's "The Issue At Hand" is particularly interesting as he focuses on the short lived Where's Huddles Gold Key comic which I must admit having no knowledge of until I read this. I provide an article entitled "When Sad Sack Was Top Dog". Chris completes the index on the Richie Rich Vaults of Mystery series and finishes up some "old business". #47 (Summer 2002): Sid Couchey writes a letter and provides us with several of his illustrations. Sid was one of the classic Harvey artists during Harvey's hey-day so it was nice to have his contribution in this issue. Pete provides us with an article about the great Walt Disney. Joe, Chris, and I also contribute articles. #48 (Fall 2002): Mark provides an article about Harvey giant-sized comics. He also provides a "Disney Feature Film Comic Book Adaptations Checklist", which is pretty numerous! Pete's "My Side Of The Coin" article this team is a tribute to the Johnny Carson show. Pete's article aptly points out why Carson was such a great entertainer. Joe discusses the Looney Tune characters in "The Issue At Hand". Chris' "Richville Ruminations" provides discussion surrounding the Richie Rich text features and part two of his "The Three Faces of Pogo" article. #49 (Winter 2003): Mark discusses the new Harvey DVD products, I discuss the CGC slabbed Harvey Comics, Pete discusses the Man of Steel series, Joe discusses the Impulse series, and Chris discusses the first Richie Rich 15-page adventure story as well as part three of "The Many Faces of Pogo".
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