Asylum comic books issue 1

35th Anniversary Edition

1st printing. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean. he lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (The Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

1st printing. Collects Aliens (1989 4-Issue Mini-Series) #1-4. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Den Beauvais. Cover by John Bolton. The last survivors of a devastating assault on the Alien home planet - Wilks, Billie, and Bueller - flee again to a remote colony and military outpost. This pocket of humanity is at the mercy of General Spears, who has an agenda all his own. Wilks, Billie, and Bueller face a new nightmare: a gift of madness from an alien world and the experiences of a mysterious pilot named Lt. Ellen Ripley. Softcover, 118 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and cover by ROCKSTEADY. The Art of Rocksteady Studio's Batman: Arkham Trilogy is the first official look behind the scenes of one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video-game series of all time. Collecting together the best preproduction art, concept sketches, background paintings, character turnarounds, and sketch-to-final-ingame comparisons from all three of Rocksteady's core Arkham titles - Asylum, City, and Knight - this collector's tome takes fans through every stage of the creative process, from story work by legendary Batman writer Paul Dini to voice work by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, as well as all of the concept art, development art, production art, and CG artistry in between. Key creative and development talent offer insights into the creative process through exclusive, candid interviews, making the book the definitive look back at six years of gaming innovation that have helped re-imagine the Batman mythos in yet another iconic incarnation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Blank Cover Prologue Exclusive to New York Comic Con. Written by Sandy King. Art by Leonardo Manco. There's a war coming to the City of Angels. In tunnels beneath the city, in the dark alleys among the homeless, demons lurk and Lucifer bides his time. One man knows. One man sees. One man walks those dark streets. Father Daniel Beckett's seen demons and he's spoken to the Devil, but he's never seen an angel and he's never spoken to God. Obsessed and driven as much by betrayal as righteousness and anger as redemption, he walks the smoke-filled encampments of lost souls like Dante's nine rings of the Inferno. He is God's warrior at war with God.

1st printing. Story and art by Yehudi Mercado. Who's a good boy? Jester is. Well, he wants to be. Maybe he is? He's The Joker's dog, so of course he's funny, but his sense of humor is about to be put to the test. Because when the super-villains of Gotham get thrown into Arkham, their henchpets go to the maximum-security pound known as Barkham Asylum. Being the Clown Prince of Crime's dog doesn't win Jester any friends behind bars, especially after he gets a tough-talking stray cat named Penny tossed into lockup with him. But they'll have to work together to figure out what the evil Warden Shar Pei's helper, Dr. Hugo Mange, is up to. And the only way to stop this terrifying team-up is to win the talent show and get visitation with their masters at Arkham on the hill. Because The Joker is sure to help! What could go wrong with that plan? And where does Gotham's premier playboy Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred, fit in? Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Asylum (1993 Milennium) #1-3. By John Bolton, Neil Gaiman, Perozich, and Buckingham. Softcover, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

(W/A) Dwayne Harris Set during the catastrophic New Madrid earthquake of 1812, Black Powder is the story of Robert Young, a former captain in the Barbary Wars and his river journey on America's first steamboat to rescue the woman he loves from a gang of river pirates led by his cutthroat nemesis and former commander, Samuel Mason. En route, he encounters hostile Indians, swashbuckling battles, and several historical figures, all set against the backdrop of an earthquake that sinks islands, reverses the flow of the Mississippi River, and wrenchingly exposes the fractures of a new nation itself. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Steve Mannion. Collecting issues #1-4 of The Bomb mini-series, this book has been described as Raiders of the Lost Ark meets MAD Magazine, with a dash of Stan Lee thrown in for good measure! Steve Mannion's signature brush style, colorful characters, and witty gag-writing have already netted the artist a solid underground following. This huge compilation features "Fearless Dawn," "Brownhole Jones," and "Jungle Chick and the Dinosaur." For fans of The Goon, Wally Wood, and classic EC horror, this book is a must! Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Art and cover by Jim Smith. Ren and Stimpy co-creator Jim Smiths second sketchbook (following Chestaclese). The mind behind the unique cute/gross style of Spumco is on display in figure studies and action shots featuring Ren and Stimpy as well as lesser-known Smith creations like Chestaclese and The Ripping Friends. Also featuring color pages, some comics, and even portraiture. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects Wonderland Asylum (2014) #1-5. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Tony Brescini and Elmer Cantada. Cover by Abhishek Malsuni. Separated from her mother, Violet Liddle journeys through Wonderland with the ferocious Dark Cheshire hot on her trail. Little does she know that she is about to uncover a dark secret that will rock the foundations of Wonderland and the Liddle family. Enter... the VOID! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories and art by Frank Forte.  Cover by Philip Straub. A tale of witches, demons and vampires set against the backdrop of a future Salem, Massachusetts that has been overrun by monsters. The lone survivor of her murdered coven, the Witch tracks down the warlock who has taken her sisters souls, and learns that he plans for world domination. The Witch and her mysterious aide Valius attempt to revive the vampire Ellianna and enlist her aid in the battle against the forces of Hell. Also includes a special sketchbook section. 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Asylum (2013 Storm King) #1-5. Based on a story by John Carpenter. Adapted by Bruce Jones. Art by Leonardo Manco. There's a war coming to the City of Angels. In the tunnels and dark alleys of the city, demons lurk... and Lucifer bides his time. One man knows and sees the truth. Father Daniel Beckett has seen demons and he's spoken to the Devil, but he can't say the same about God or his angels. Obsessed and driven as much by betrayal as righteousness and anger as redemption, he walks the smoke-filled homeless encampments of lost souls, like Dante's nine rings of the Inferno. He is God's warrior... at war with God. With this step into the comic book world, John Carpenter brings it all to the serial world he's loved since childhood. Supernatural horror with that twist of fate that only flawed mankind can provide! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $15.00 View scan Signed by John Carpenter. Does not include certificate of authenticity.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Asylum (2013 Storm King) #1-5. Based on a story by John Carpenter. Adapted by Bruce Jones. Art by Leonardo Manco. There's a war coming to the City of Angels. In the tunnels and dark alleys of the city, demons lurk... and Lucifer bides his time. One man knows and sees the truth. Father Daniel Beckett has seen demons and he's spoken to the Devil, but he can't say the same about God or his angels. Obsessed and driven as much by betrayal as righteousness and anger as redemption, he walks the smoke-filled homeless encampments of lost souls, like Dante's nine rings of the Inferno. He is God's warrior... at war with God. With this step into the comic book world, John Carpenter brings it all to the serial world he's loved since childhood. Supernatural horror with that twist of fate that only flawed mankind can provide! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Written by Arvid Nelson Art by Alex Sanchez Cover by Andy Kubert A cast of top creators lends their talents to THE JOKER'S ASYLUM - a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman's rogues gallery. Each issue tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of the Dark Knight's greatest adversaries. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum's leading homicidal maniac - The Joker! THE JOKER ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Kevin O' Neill. From the legendary creative team of Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill. Marshal Law is back, continuing his mission to rid San Futuro of heroes-gone-bad who blight the city. Includes 'Marshal Law vs The Mask', featuring the maliciously madcap artefact that turns run-of-the-mill psychos into out and out homicidal maniacs! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Robert Steven Rhine. Step right up and see Robert Steven Rhine's horrific Circus of Hell. Featuring 40 original tales of terror and dark humor by author R.S. Rhine. Stories with art by Tim Vigil, William Stout, John Cassaday, Hilary Barta, Jim Smith, Tone Rodriguez, Frank Forte, and over 30 others. Softcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Signed Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Robert Steven Rhine. Step right up and see Robert Steven Rhine's horrific Circus of Hell. Featuring 40 original tales of terror and dark humor by author R.S. Rhine. Stories with art by Tim Vigil, William Stout, John Cassaday, Hilary Barta, Jim Smith, Tone Rodriguez, Frank Forte, and over 30 others. Softcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Does NOT include a certificate of authenticity. Cover price $19.95.

(W) Clay McLeod Chapman (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Andrea Mutti (C) Andrea Mutti 1865. Defrauded spiritual medium Alicia Wilkinson is brought to The Ashcroft Hospital at the behest of Dr. John James Templeton. He offers Alicia a second chance to revive her once-thriving career: Perform a séance amongst the patients in order to drawing out their mental maladies. Alicia performs her first series of séances with the patients—including traumatized soldiers returning from the Civil War, women whose sanity has slipped through their fingers—only to realize their sessions might work all too well. What no one knows is Alicia is a fake. A liar. A cheat… So why are the patients suddenly acting possessed? • The author of hit horror novels, Whisper Down the Lane, Ghost Eaters, and others bring his talents to Dark Horse. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Clay McLeod Chapman (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Trevor Henderson (C) Andrea Mutti 1865. Defrauded spiritual medium Alicia Wilkinson is brought to The Ashcroft Hospital at the behest of Dr. John James Templeton. He offers Alicia a second chance to revive her once-thriving career: Perform a séance amongst the patients in order to drawing out their mental maladies. Alicia performs her first series of séances with the patients—including traumatized soldiers returning from the Civil War, women whose sanity has slipped through their fingers—only to realize their sessions might work all too well. What no one knows is Alicia is a fake. A liar. A cheat… So why are the patients suddenly acting possessed? • The author of hit horror novels, Whisper Down the Lane, Ghost Eaters, and others bring his talents to Dark Horse. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Frank Forte (A) Nenad Gucunja (CA) Ben Olson In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a centuries old family curse is reignited by an undead voodoo priest. When paranormal researcher Alfred Carter is summoned by the ghost of his ancestor, he must travel to 'The Big Easy' to cleanse his bloodline. What he finds are untold family secrets and a descent into madness. New Orleans sets the stage for this horror series where voodoo zombies do battle with Lovecraftian terrors. This disturbing tale can be described as H.P. Lovecraft meets Angel Heart. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Frank Forte (A) Nenad Gucunja (CA) Frank Forte In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a centuries old family curse is reignited by an undead voodoo priest. When paranormal researcher Alfred Carter is summoned by the ghost of his ancestor, he must travel to 'The Big Easy' to cleanse his bloodline. What he finds are untold family secrets and a descent into madness. New Orleans sets the stage for this horror series where voodoo zombies do battle with Lovecraftian terrors. This disturbing tale can be described as H.P. Lovecraft meets Angel Heart. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Frank Forte (A/CA) Nenad Gucunja In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a centuries old family curse is reignited by an undead voodoo priest. When paranormal researcher Alfred Carter is summoned by the ghost of his ancestor, he must travel to 'The Big Easy' to cleanse his bloodline. What he finds are untold family secrets and a descent into madness. New Orleans sets the stage for this horror series where voodoo zombies do battle with Lovecraftian terrors. This disturbing tale can be described as H.P. Lovecraft meets Angel Heart. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Frank Forte (A) Nenad Gucunja (CA) Ben Olson In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a centuries old family curse is reignited by an undead voodoo priest. When paranormal researcher Alfred Carter is summoned by the ghost of his ancestor, he must travel to 'The Big Easy' to cleanse his bloodline. What he finds are untold family secrets and a descent into madness. New Orleans sets the stage for this horror series where voodoo zombies do battle with Lovecraftian terrors. This disturbing tale can be described as H.P. Lovecraft meets Angel Heart. Cover price $4.99.