There were regular special editions for previews of upcoming comics, and "swimsuit editions" in which various comics artists drew pin-ups of characters in bikinis and similar beach apparel. The "Amazing Heroes Preview Special" appeared twice a year (beginning with the Summer 1985 issue), presenting previews of all comics slated to appear over the next six months. These were extra-sized issues, and were often square-bound. Many issues of the "AHPS" also contained joke entries. The editors fluctuated between publishing these as separately numbered specials and special issues of the regular series itself.