American magazine
Charlton Spotlight is an American magazine that explores the history of theCharlton Comics Group. It is published by Argo Press. Its publisher/editor is Michael Ambrose. The first issue was published in fall 2000 and nine issues have come out so far, the latest (No.9) cover dated 2015.
Charlton Comics veterans have been profiled in tribute issues.Pat Boyette (No.1–2),Tom Sutton (No.3),Pete Morisi ("PAM") (No.4), andDick Giordano (No.7) were honored posthumously.Joe Gill (No.5),George Wildman (No.7), andNicola Cuti were living recipients of this recognition. Several comic book professionals have been interviewed inCharlton Spotlight. They includeBill Black (No.2),Tom Sutton (No.3),José Delbo (No.3),Henry Scarpelli (No.3),Pete Morisi (No.4),Joe Gill (No.5),Hy Eisman (No.7),George Wildman (No.7), andNicola Cuti (No.8). After a long delay, the ninth and most recent issue was released.
- Contributors to the magazine include formerCharlton Comics employees, collectors, and comic book historians.
- Comic book professionals who have contributed new material toCharlton Spotlight include artists Jim Amash,Nicola Cuti,Henry Scarpelli,Joe Staton,Tom Sutton,Alex Toth,George Wildman, and Donnie Pitchford.
- Original Charlton writers includeNicola Cuti,Steve Skeates,Paul Kupperberg, andJoe Gill.
- Original Charlton Editors have includedNicola Cuti,George Wildman andBill Pearson. Ron Frantz, Ramon Schenk, and Donnie Pitchford are credited as contributing editors.
- Charlton Spotlight No.1–8 (Argo Press, 2000–2012)
- Comic Book Artist No.9 (TwoMorrows, 2000)
- Comic Book Artist No.12 (TwoMorrows, 2001)