Mediascene was a celebrated 1970s pop-culture tabloid magazine founded and edited by legendary comic creator Jim Steranko. It ran for 41 issues from 1972 to 1979 before eventually evolving into Prevue. The cult-classic publication specialized in behind-the-scenes coverage of comics, cinema, television, and science fiction.
Measures 11.5" x 15" with 15 pages.
SF Galore (often stylized as S.F. Galore or SF Galore) is an iconic, rare pop-culture newsprint tabloid from 1977. It is best known for its "First Dynamic Issue" (Fall 1977), which featured highly collectible, early coverage of the unprecedented cultural explosion of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
The 1977 "First Dynamic Issue" remains highly sought after by collectors of vintage sci-fi, Star Wars memorabilia, and 1970s print ephemera.
Key details of the magazine and its historical context include:
- Star Wars Coverage: The issue capitalized on the film's unexpected release, offering detailed pull-out spreads, behind-the-scenes insights, and early, speculative rumors regarding a sequel (with mentions of books by Alan Dean Foster and returning characters like Ben Kenobi).
- Physical Format: It was printed in a large, newspaper/tabloid format, which was a common DIY and zine-style distribution method for pop culture and underground music in the Bay Area at the time.
- Rarity: Because it was printed on standard newsprint, surviving copies in good, readable condition are very scarce and routinely sought out by avid archivists.
Measures 11.5" x 15" with 24 pages