Fiction comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Jim Gresham. If you loved the science fiction movies of the 1950s, you will love this book. War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Attack of the 50 ft. Woman, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and virtually every other great sci-fi poster from the 1950s is pictured in this book, in virtually every size known. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color.

1st printing. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Reprint. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

2nd and later printings. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

Add to cart Very Good $43.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $20.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Reprints selected from Planet Stories. Leigh Brackett, Raymond Van Houten, Nelson Bond, Alfred Coppel, Ross Rocklynne, Ray Bradbury, Keith Bennett, Isaac Asimov. 7-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Reprints selected from Planet Stories. 7-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $6.80

1st printing. BY Neil Gaiman. The third collection of short fiction from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman. As with the previous two collections, Trigger Warning will be comprised primarily of previously published pieces of short fiction-stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the series' 50th-anniversary in 2013. In addition, Neil will include a story written expressly for this collection. Guaranteed to dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination, and move you to the depths of your soul, Trigger Warning is a gift of wonder and delight from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

The Truth of Buffy: Essays on Fiction Illuminating Reality - 1st printing. Edited by Emily Dial-Driver and Sally Emmons-Featherston. Seemingly the most fantastical of television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer proves on close examination to be firmly rooted in real-world concerns. In this collection of critical essays, 15 authors from several disciplines study ways in which Buffy illuminates viewers' real-life experiences. Topics include the series' portrayals of the relationship between soul, morality, and identity; whether Buffy can be described as a feminist icon; and the problem of power and underhanded politics in the Buffy universe. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 242 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.80

1st printing.

Edited by David Pringle.

Alien encounters, bodysnatching plantlife, super-intelligent obelisks, paranoid androids, and an ultra-violent aficionado of Beethoven - there is variety in The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction to keep you entertained and intrigued for light years.

Includes Entries for: Alien, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Barbarella, Akira, Star Trek, Star Wars, King Kong, Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman, Planet of the Apes, The Fly, Mad Max, V, Max Headroom, MANTIS, The X-Files, Earth-2, Sliders, The Man from UNCLE, Jurassic Park, and so much more!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Edited by David Pringle.

Alien encounters, bodysnatching plantlife, super-intelligent obelisks, paranoid androids, and an ultra-violent aficionado of Beethoven - there is variety in The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction to keep you entertained and intrigued for light years.

Includes Entries for: Alien, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Barbarella, Akira, Star Trek, Star Wars, King Kong, Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman, Planet of the Apes, The Fly, Mad Max, V, Max Headroom, MANTIS, The X-Files, Earth-2, Sliders, The Man from UNCLE, Jurassic Park, and so much more!

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Tim Greaves, Jose Larraz, and Brian Smedley-Aston. A Tribute to the Ultimate in Erotic Horror Fiction. Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers

Volume 1, Issue 1. January 1954. 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Issue 2. February 1954. "A Saga of 2270 A.D." by Volsted Gridban, "The Inevitable Conflict" by E. C. Tubb, "Invisible Impact" by Arthur Waterhouse, "Before Atlantis" by Vargo Statten, "Test Piece" by Morley Carpenter, and "The Law of the Nebulae" by F. Dubrez Fawcett. 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by G.H. Janus.

Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery, not least in the science fiction and horror genres, for which compositions almost invariably included curvaceous female figures in jeopardy, juxtaposed with the iconography of fantasy and terror. Voluptuous Terrors collects 120 film posters by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, created for both indigenous and foreign-language film productions.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $11.00

Add to cart Good $2.50

Cover by Martin. Twenty short science fiction stories by Milton Lesser, Lester Del Rey, Jack Vance, Anna Sinclaire, and others. Illustrations by Claire Brucker, Mirachi, and Martin. Softcover pulp digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 160 pages. BW. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $23.00 View scans

Add to cart Fine $12.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Soiling. Water damage.

Cover by Martin. Twenty-five short science fiction stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Jack Lewis, Sylvia Jacobs, Joseph Slotkin, and others. Illustrations by Mirachi and Martin. Softcover pulp digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 160 pages. BW. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks! co-creator Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Cover by Wood and Jim Steranko. The Deluxe First Edition features a unique cover, slipcase, and 16 pages of bonus material! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $69.95.

1st printing. 1969-1970 editions. Set contains four hardcover books in a cardboard slipcase. The books are titled Adventures in Fact, Fantasy on Parade, Fun Favorites and Great Moments in Fiction. These are illustrated children's books (by Walt Disney Studios) with plenty of photos, educational material, and dozens of stories, including: Zorro, Davy Crockett, The Love Bug, Mickey and the Beanstalk, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Further Adventures of Peter Pan, The Aristocats, The Jungle Book, The Life of Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge Lemonade King, and many more. Hardcover, each book is roughly 250-256 pages in length, 7 3/4-in. x 10 1/2-in., black and white text with full color illustrations and photos. Slipcase, 8-in. x 11-in. x 4 1/4-in.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Text and cover by Paul Tobin. White Cloud Worlds is a collection of stunning, never-before-seen science fiction and fantasy artwork from established and emerging artists, and features a foreword from the master of imaginary art himself, film director Guillermo Del Toro. Take a journey through some of the most imaginative and creative minds of today, as they unveil spectacular, visually rich worlds occupied by mythical gods, beasts, aliens, elves, robots, and other legendary creatures. Featuring Hollywood special effects artists, graphic designers, sculptors and illustrators, this book offers readers an in-depth look into wild imaginations. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Includes an Art Print signed by the Artists - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Text and cover by Paul Tobin. White Cloud Worlds is a collection of stunning, never-before-seen science fiction and fantasy artwork from established and emerging artists, and features a foreword from the master of imaginary art himself, film director Guillermo Del Toro. Take a journey through some of the most imaginative and creative minds of today, as they unveil spectacular, visually rich worlds occupied by mythical gods, beasts, aliens, elves, robots, and other legendary creatures. Featuring Hollywood special effects artists, graphic designers, sculptors and illustrators, this book offers readers an in-depth look into wild imaginations. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Jeff Vandermeer. This all-new definitive guide to writing imaginative fiction takes a completely novel approach and fully exploits the visual nature of fantasy through original drawings, maps, renderings, and exercises to create a spectacularly beautiful and inspiring object. Employing an accessible, example-rich approach, Wonderbook energizes and motivates while also providing practical, nuts-and-bolts information needed to improve as a writer. Aimed at aspiring and intermediate-level writers, Wonderbook includes helpful sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names in fantasy today, such as George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, Catherynne M. Valente, and Karen Joy Fowler. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

1st Printing. Book of the Month Club Treasury of Science Fiction short stories by authors such as; Kurt Vonnegut, John W. Campbell, John Berryman, J.G. Ballard, Kono Tensei, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene Wolf, Ray Bradbury, Steve Allen, Phillip K. Dick and many, MANY more. 6" x 9", 1084 pages.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Orson Scott Card, Philip Athans, and Jay Lake. When creating their own fantastic realms, most writers will turn to this guide for simple yet detailed explanations of complex topics ranging from time travel and hyperspace to alchemy and feudalism. Not only are the basic elements of fantasy and science fiction explained by the experts and best-selling authors, you will learn how to shape these components into realistic storylines using professional advice on story construction, world creation, and writing fundamentals found throughout the guide. Includes new chapters examining current trends in fantasy and science fiction writing, including popular subgenres such as Steampunk. Easily breaks down key elements in fantasy and science fiction world building, exploring such areas as weapons, mythical creatures, religions, magic, governments, and interstellar travel. Key insights on storybuilding and career advice for beginner and experienced writers alike. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Philip Athans. If you write horror, sci-fi, or fantasy you know that monsters shouldn't just appear in your story for no reason. Join Philip Athans, author of The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction, and learn to create compelling, plausible creatures to inhabit and haunt your novels. This novel includes: An explanation of monster archetypes, including symbolism and phobia of monsters. Descriptions of classic creatures from popular films, books, and games. A foreward by The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. And, an annotated short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, Text. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Edited by Rich Horton. This fifth volume of the year's best science fiction and fantasy features thirty-three stories by some of the genre's greatest authors: Nina Allan, Kate Bachus, Elizabeth Bear, Michael Blumlein, Aliette de Bodard, David Ira Cleary, K.M. Ferebee, Emily Gilman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Maria Dahvana Headley, Xia Jia, Naomi Kritzer, Jay Lake, Marissa K. Lingen, Kelly Link, Meghan McCarron, Linda Nagata, Sandra McDonald, Nick Mamatas, Tamsyn Muir, Joe Pitkin, Robert Reed, Leonard Richardson, Margaret Ronald, Christopher Rowe, Sofia Samatar, Gord Sellar, Lavie Tidhar, Catherynne M. Valente, Genevieve Valentine, Robert Charles Wilson and Caroline M. Yoachim. Selecting the best fiction from Analog, Asimov's, Clarkesworld, F&SF, Strange Horizons, and other top venues, The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy is your guide to magical realms and worlds beyond tomorrow. Softcover, 6.3-in. x 9-in., 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Edited by Rich Horton. Stories by Theodora Goss, James Patrick Kelly, Yoon Ha Lee, Ken Liu, Maureen McHugh, Ian R. MacLeod, K.J. Parker, Robert Reed, Geoff Ryman, Karin Tidbeck, Harry Turtledove, Carrie Vaughn, Peter Watts, E. Lily Yu and more. The sixth volume of the year's best science fiction and fantasy features over thirty stories by some of the genre's greatest authors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 576 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.95.