They had price guides and articles, the same thing you're used to now, except that we only got them once a month, so they were about 30 times as special as the articles you read on a daily basis (not to downplay my efforts too much or anything...)
The Scarab God While not technically a zombie himself, the Scarab God loves to have his undead buddies around
When you build or use a picture reference, look for three details on each symbol: the outer shape (circle, shield, star, diamond), the color palette, and any internal pattern (lines, dots, or a smaller icon inside)
If you want to dive right in, you can find it for under $10 on TCG Player
That might sound like a lot of protection, but think of it like this: If your deck is completely shut off when the commander or a similarly critical piece isnt in play, your opponents can beat you with a Swords to Plowshares or two