1993

Issue 1
Spring 1993

Main Cover

Four pages, Newsletter format. Articles
include:

‘Farewell to the Master’ a tribute to Ishiro Honda (who had passed in
February of 1993); Coverage of Godzilla vs Mothra, the 19th Godzilla
film from Toho, (1992); Plus a Bandai Toys Checklist of figures released
in connection with the film; ‘Collecting Monster Toys & Kits’, a
concise overview of collecting Movie related Japanese models and toys; ‘Here
Comes the Yankee Godzilla’ speculation about Hollywood’s plans to make its
own Godzilla film; a Godzilla Checklist of the first 20 films (#20 was then
in production); ‘All Wound Up For Monster Toys’  a survey of Godzilla related wind-up toys
produced by Takara; all written by Dan Reed.

Issue 2
Summer 1993

Main Cover

Four Pages, Newsletter format. Articles
include: 

‘A Visit to the Kaiyodo Factory’ (& Showroom in the
Osaka suburb of Kadoma), written by Norman England; ‘The Explosive Dave
Barker’, is a profile of the Nevada based Godzilla collector and kit
builder, whose day job is blowing things up for the movies. Plus more
speculation on future Godzilla films, Model Kit and Laserdisc reviews, Plugs
for NYC area stores that sell Kaiju related goods, all written by Dan Reed.
Also the first letter column ‘Kaiju Komments’ is included.

Issue 3
Fall 1993

Main Cover

Twelve Pages, Newsletter format. Articles
include: 

‘Tohotronics’, a survey of Godzilla related consumer Video
Games, by John Rocco Roberto; ‘Goji Kitbuilding’, a model building guide
by Charles Howarth; ‘Stewart Galbraith IV and the Kaiju Tome’ an
interview with the film scholar regarding his passion for Japanese films, and
his forthcoming book on its SF & Fantasy genres; ‘Our man in Osaka’,
by Norman England, first in in a series of columns written by an American
Godzilla fan living fulltime in Japan; ‘Godzilla vs Biollante’ LD and VHS
reviews, by Robert Biondi, Reviews of the Tokyo Marui RC Godzilla
and Toho’s LD of Godzilla Raids Again, both by Dan Reed; plus zine plugs; ‘Kaiju
Komments’; and a Reader Survey are included.

Issue 4
Winter 1993

Main Cover

Twenty Pages, Saddle Stapled, Fanzine Format (8.5"
x11").  Cover art (front and back) by Keith
Aiken. Articles include: 

‘The Big Picture on Japanese Genre Films’, by Stewart Galbraith
IV, an original essay about the use of widescreen processes in kaiju eiga; ‘Selling
Godzilla’ by David Milner, about the ways American distributors promoted
the dubbed kaiju films of the 1960s; ‘The Kaiju Art of Ron Wilber’ four
pages of original art by Ron inspired by Godzilla vs Mothra ’92; ‘Our Man in
Osaka’ by Norman England; ’So You Want to Start A Kaiju Collection?’
by John Rocco Roberto; ‘So Just How Big is Godzilla?’, an essay about
scale by Robert Biondi; Plus the latest news and commentary on upcoming films,
books, video, CD, toy and model kit releases, including reviews by Dave Barker
and David Milner; Reader Survey Results, Kaiju Komments.

1994

Issue 5
Spring 1994

Main Cover

Forty-four page, Saddle Stapled, Fanzine Format (8.5"
x11"). Cover art (front and back) by Keith Aiken.
Articles include: 

‘In the Fabulous Empire of the Monsters’ by Max Della Mora, a
look at the history of Kaiju film distribution from a European perspective; ‘An
Interview with Guy Tucker’ transcription of a conversation (12.31.93) with
one of kaiju fandom’s most knowledgeable personalities regarding his travels in
Japan and personal encounters with industry legends like Akira Ifukube and
Ishiro Honda; ‘On the Inside with Mr. Satsuma’ by Luis Medero, an
illustrated poster guide of the inside of a typical Toho Godzilla suit; ‘The
Kaiju Art of Ron Wilber: Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla’, four pages of original
comic book art inspired by the film;  ‘A
Visit to Japan’ by David Milner, a behind the scenes look at the Cult
Movies reporter’s recent travels in Japan; ‘Attack of the Mushroom
People’ by Stewart Galbraith IV, an authorized excerpt of the author’s latest
book; ‘Collecting Toho Meka’ by Frank Young, survey of the kits and toys
based on vehicles and weapons seen in kaiju eiga; ‘An Overview of Gojira
Eiga Soundtracks on Compact Disc’ by Norman England, including detailed
checklist; ‘An Appreciation of Akihiko Hirata’ tribute and filmography
by Dan Reed; ‘Raymond Burr’ , an Original Art Pictorial tribute by Ron
Wilber; ‘Our Man in Osaka’ by Norman England. Tom Miller, John Rocco
Roberto, David Milner, Dan Reed, Bill Littman, Bill Stanton, Robert Biondi,
Peter Turdin and Michael Keller wrote additional Reviews. Kaiju Komments.
Danny Coffin provided Additional art.

Issue 6
Summer 1994

Main Cover

Forty Pages, Saddle Stapled, Fanzine Format (8.5"
x11").  'Ultra' Special Issue, Cover art by
Luis Medero, back cover by Paul Roche. Articles include:

‘An Introduction to the Fantastic Worlds of Tsuburaya Television
(part 1)’ first in a multi-issue history of the famous studio by Kevin
Grays; ‘An Interview with John Douglas, King Wilder and Julie Avola of
Ultraman, Ultimate Hero’ by Rob Dagg; ‘Ultra Seven, and the Hawaiian
Superhero boom of the 1970s’ , by Greg Chang; ‘Gridman’ a tele-series
overview by Max Della Mora; ‘Our Visit to Toho Studios’, by Diane and
Dan Reed; ‘Songs of Godzilla’, film lyric translations by Norman
England;  ‘Nick Adams’, an illustrated
tribute by Ron Wilber; ‘King Kong Vs Godzilla’ the titanic clash
reimagined in poster form by Keith Aiken. Plus the latest Kaiju related News
and release info, ‘Kaiju Komments’, and Fanzine Plugs. Additional Media
and Toy Reviews by Max Della Mora, Norman England, Dan Reed, Marshall Crist,
Mattel Jones and Greg Chang. Additional original art by Chris Bradley and Dan
Lenehan.

Issue 7
Fall 1994

Main Cover

Sixty-Eight pages, Saddle Stapled, Digest Fanzine format,
(8.5"x5.5").  Front Cover Art by Ron
Wilber. Articles include: 

‘Kikaida Series review and Episode Guide’ by Greg Chang; ‘Go
Go Dancing in the Kaiju Eiga’ an essay about Jazz and Pop music used in
kaiju films by Marshall Crist; ‘Tsuburaya Legend Part II: Ultra Seven’ by
Kevin Grays; ‘Kaiju in Orbit’, about Mystery Science Theater’s kaiju
parodies, by Paula O’Keefe; ‘Kaiju Highlights of Kyoto’ travel writing
by Norman England;  ‘Kaiju Komedy Art
contest’ featuring reader submissions. Plus Kaiju Komments; Zine Plugs;
News, Reviews and commentary, including material by the following writers: Max
Della Mora, Paul Banks, Mattel Jones, Rob Dagg, Christopher Elam, Dan Reed,
August Ragone, Roger Shy and Lennell ‘Ultra’ Bridges.

1995

Issue 8 1995

Main Cover

Sixty pages, Saddle Stapled, Digest Fanzine format,
(8.5"x5.5").  Special "WOMEN OF
JAPANESE FANTASY" issue. Front Cover art by Keith Aiken. Articles
include: 

"Toho’s Fantasy Femme Fatales" a celebration of the
Female Stars of Toho’s fantasy films by August Ragone, with original art by Ron
Wilber; "Space Women of the Kaiju Eiga" an appreciation by
Marshal Crist; ‘Power Women’, stars of tokusatsu TV, by Kevin Grays; ‘Tetsuko
Kobayashi Remembered’ a memorial by August Ragone, with art by Ron Wilber, ‘Ron
Wilber’s Kaiju Legends: Eiji Tsuburaya’ original art tribute; ‘Kaiju Kut
Outs: Kumi Mizuno’ Paper Doll designs featuring Kumi Mizuno’s three major
kaiju roles, art by Ron Wilber "Amerigoji x2’" by Mattel
Jones, detailing the plots of  both Fred
Dekker’s Godzilla script, and an early draft of the Terry Rossio & Ted
Elliot version; ‘Half Japanese’ about the Toho yeti film Half Human, by
Chris Bradley; ‘Ultraman, Ultimate Hero’, series guide by Robb Dagg,
"Go Nagai’" profile by Max Della Mora; ‘Ken Hare’s Kaiju Skeleton
Art’, two pages of original art by Ken Hare. Plus News, Reviews, Kaiju
Komments, Zine plugs, and commentary including work by the following
writers and artists: Mattel Jones, Dan Reed, Andre Dubois, John Marshall,
Lennell Bridges, Sean Bradford, Dom Tucci, Mike Ortiz, Chris Bradley.

Issue 9 1995

Main Cover

Fifty-Two pages, Saddle Stapled Digest Fanzine format,
(8.5"x5.5"). Front and Back Cover art by Ron
Wilber. Articles include: 

‘Johnny Sokko and his Giant Robot Episode Guide’, by Robert Dwyer and
Mark Shultz, with original art by Ron Wilber; ‘Spectreman Episode Guide’
by Ron Burton, with original art by Joe Riley; ‘Tsuburaya Legend III’  by Kevin Grays; ‘Minoru Yamada Remembered’,
a memorial by August Ragone; ‘Our Man in Osaka’ by Norman England; ‘Japanese
TV Superhero Themes’, an appreciation by Greg Chang; ‘Save the Earth for
100 Yen’ a look at Japanese arcade games based on kaiju films, by Norman
England; ‘Ron Wilber’s Kaiju Art: Gamera’ three pages of original art based on
the film. Plus News; Reviews; Kaiju Komments; Fanzine plugs, Fan Art and
Commentary, including contributions by Lennell Bridges, Chris Elam, Luke
Jaconetti, Jay Johnson, Ryan Mitchell, Mattel Jones and Mark Okui.

1996

Issue 10 1996

Main Cover

Fifty-Six pages. Saddle Stapled Digest Fanzine format,
(8.5"x5.5"). Cover Art by Joe Riley. Articles
include: 

‘The Making of Magma Taishi, From Tezuka to Space Giants’, the evolution of a
series from Manga to live action TV show, by Bob Johnson and August Ragone; ‘Magma
Taishi / Space Giants Episode Guide’, introduction by Ron Burton, Guide by
Bob Johnson; ‘A Yen for Kaiju’, a Tokyo shopping guide for fans by Max
Della Mora; ‘Tsuburaya Legend IV’, by Kevin Grays, ‘Ron Wilber’s
Kaiju Art: Godzilla vs Destroyah’, four pages of original art based on the
film. Plus News; Reviews; Kaiju Komments, Fan Art, Zine Plugs and
Commentary, featuring the contributions of Ryan Mitchell, Dan Reed, Chris Elam,
Mattel Jones and John Marshall.