# Alter Ego Comic Books

> Digital magazine focused on Golden and Silver Age comic books and creators. (iPhone/iPad app by PressPad Sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego-comic-books/id739680744 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PressPad Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449000752)
- Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Polish
- Released: 2013-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego-comic-books/id739680744/reviews.md

## What is Alter Ego Comic Books?

ALTER EGO, the first ‘zine devoted to comic book super-heroes, is back, all-new, and focusing on Golden and Silver Age (1940-1970) comic books and creators! Edited by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and writer Roy Thomas, Alter Ego draws on Roy’s roots in 1960s comics fandom, and contains new interviews with legends, vintage articles, and plenty of rare and unseen artwork, plus P.C. Hamerlinck’s FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America, featuring the archives of C.C. Beck and recollections by Fawcett artist Marcus Swayze), Michael T. Gilbert exploring Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, Bill Schelly on classic comics fandom, and more! 

Order each issue individually, or SUBSCRIBE to get access to EVERY ITEM for a full year! 

The frequency is 8x per year. 
Produced by TwoMorrows Publishing. 

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The magazine offers a yearly (179.99€/199.99$) auto-renewable subscription 
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
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## Key features

- Golden and Silver Age comic focus
- Interviews with comic legends
- Vintage articles and rare artwork
- Fawcett Collectors of America section
- Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt
- Classic comics fandom history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alter Ego Mag | $199.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Issue #135 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #137 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #139 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #140 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #141 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #145 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #147 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #156 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #162 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #168 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #171 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #210 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego-comic-books/id739680744/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great memories

*2020-09-06, version 12.1.0*

Such a great magazine, very enjoyable reading what experiences many great master’s had in their glory days, thanks.

### 5/5 — Great comic magazine

*2019-01-26, version 12.1.0*

The magazine covers the Golden and Silver age of comics with lots of interviews, drawings, character histories and stories.  I can spent hours going through each issue.

### 5/5 — The Golden Age is Back! (Silver Age, too!)

*2016-01-10, version 11.1.0*

Alter Ego is a magazine dedicated to what's called the Golden Age of comic books, from the introduction of Superman in Action Comics #1 in 1938 to roughly around 1970. It focuses on many different aspects of the subject, though the parts that I find most interesting are when they focus on the creators... The men (and yes, women too) who created those 4-color worlds where we could escape to.

The editor-in-chief is Roy Thomas, one of the most prominent, if not important, writers in the Silver Age, but who started out even earlier as one of most notable fans of comic books. Alter Ego's initial run many years ago, was as a simple "fanzine" that Thomas played a major part in. After a long and distinguished writing career (that still isn't over, mind you), he decided to start up the presses once again to share his love of the medium of comic books.

Whether you have a passing interest in the subject, or you are the most dedicated fan who loves sifting through the most obscure of facts, this magazine will have something for you.

## Frequently asked questions about Alter Ego Comic Books

### What is Alter Ego Comic Books about?

Alter Ego Comic Books is a digital magazine dedicated to Golden and Silver Age comic books and creators from 1940-1970. It features interviews, vintage articles, and rare artwork focusing on this era of comic history.

### How often is Alter Ego Comic Books published?

The magazine is published 8 times per year, offering a consistent stream of content for enthusiasts of classic comic books.

### What is the subscription cost for Alter Ego Comic Books?

The magazine offers a yearly auto-renewable subscription for $199.99. This provides access to all content for a full year.

### Can I manage my Alter Ego Comic Books subscription?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase, at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What specific content can I expect in Alter Ego Comic Books?

Expect content like interviews with comic legends, vintage articles, rare artwork, P.C. Hamerlinck’s FCA, Michael T. Gilbert exploring Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and Bill Schelly on classic comics fandom.

### What devices support Alter Ego Comic Books?

Alter Ego Comic Books is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible across various Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for Alter Ego Comic Books?

The app has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for a wide audience, though its content is geared towards adult comic enthusiasts.

### When was Alter Ego Comic Books last updated?

The latest version of Alter Ego Comic Books was updated on July 28, 2021, indicating recent maintenance and content delivery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 100.12.0 — 2021-07-28

bugfixes and improvements

### 12.1.0 — 2017-02-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- improvements and minor bugfixes

### 11.1.0 — 2015-09-27

- bugfixes

### 11.0.4 — 2015-09-04

- bugfixes
- transactionReceipt for iOS9 support updated

### 10.2.5 — 2015-06-27

new keywords

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