In addition to the illustrated bio, an upcoming issue of Alter Ego makes the artist the cover story…
The highly anticipated TwoMorrows illustrated bio Don Newton: Drawing With Power, by Jay Willson with Chris Irving, may already be up for preorder, but now it’s joined by a spotlight issue of Alter Ego, also coming in 2027.
Dig this solicitation info:
ALTER EGO #206
It’s a banner FCA [Fawcett Collectors of America] celebration of artist Don Newton’s Captain Marvel/”Shazam!” of the 1970s, featuring a personal perspective by Don’s friend Jay Willson (co-author of TwoMorrows’ new book Don Newton: Drawing With Power)—plus Jim Holden explores “The Secret Origins of the Marvel Comics Group” (and there’s a lot more hidden history than you thought!), with art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, et al.—also, Michael T. Gilbert in Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt—and more! Cover by Don Newton. Edited by Roy Thomas.
Print: $10.95
Digital: $4.99
Sale Date: 10/13/27
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Buncha thoughts:
— Both the book, which is due in April 2027, and Alter Ego #206 will be available in comics shops, but you can also pre-order them right now directly from publisher TwoMorrows. For the fully updated 2027 catalogue, click here. For the 2027 update flyer, click here. Each is interactive and allows you to place orders.
— Dates are tentative and subject to change.
— There’s a lot more from TwoMorrows set for the second half of 2027 (and into 2028), so check out the links below — and head on back here across the next few days!
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MORE
— Highly Anticipated DON NEWTON Illustrated History Up for Preorder — NOW. Click here.
— GERRY CONWAY Tribute Issues Leads SIX BACK ISSUE Editions Added to 2027 Slate. Click here.
— TREVOR VON EEDEN Gets Well-Deserved Attention in Upcoming COMIC BOOK CREATOR Issue. Click here.
