Publication: Comic Shop News (CSN)
Issue Number: #156
Release Date: June 20, 1990
Cover Art: Features Doctor Doom and the Impossible Man. This fun, chaotic cover highlights the high-stakes but often humorous Marvel cosmic interactions of the era.
Interior Highlights:
Batman & Joker Strip: This issue includes a dedicated promotional comic strip featuring the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. These internal strips are highly prized by character completionists because they often feature unique art not found in standard monthly books.
Industry News: Provides a "time capsule" look at the industry in mid-1990, including the lead-up to the 1990s comic boom and early solicitations for summer events.
Format: Tabloid-style newsprint.