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Box Office Poison comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Box Office Poison (1996 Antarctic Press) 1

    Surrender Dorothy or Bang Zoom. Story, art and cover by Alex Robinson. Alex Robinsons saga featuring the slice-of-life adventures of a group of friends was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed indy comics to come out of Antarctic Press. The debut issue introduces Sherman, a beleaguered bookstore clerk in New York City, and some of the people in his life. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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    $12 BOX OFFICE POISON #1 Antarctic Press Robinson Limited 1 of 3000 Bag Board VF-NM

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  • Issue #1
    Box Office Poison Color Comics (2016) 1

    Written by Alex Robinson. Art and Cover by Alex Robinson and Pat N. Lewis. The story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor as you've never seen it before: IN FULL COLOR! Alex Robinson's masterpiece of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends (and the lack thereof), undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals remains one of the most delightful and whimsical comic stories-and with colorist Pat N. Lewis' fantastic color work, BOP is ready to return to comic stands! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Bop More Box Office Poison Stories TPB (2003) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Alex Robinson. There were several short stories that were not collected in the giant Box Office Poison collection. BOP! reprints all of those short stories, including all of the SPX/Expo Anthology shorts, the Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival, and other goodies. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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    8 days left Auction BOP! (MORE BOX OFFICE POISON)- Alex Robinson, '03 TOP SHELF 1st PB Edition*RARE!

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  • Issue #1
    Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival (1999) 1

    Cover art by Alex Robinson. Temptation, script and art by Alex Robinson; Sherman is appointed temporary bookstore manager and finds the responsibility difficult, while Jane is concerned about Steven's old girlfriend turning up. 28 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Box Office Poison TPB (2001 Top Shelf) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Alex Robinson.

    Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 608 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $29.95.

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    $30 Top Shelf Alt Graphic Novel Box Office Poison VG

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  • Issue #1-REP
    Box Office Poison TPB (2001 Top Shelf) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings.

    Story and art by Alex Robinson.

    Sporting a brand new cover, the award-winning and long-out-of-print Box Office Poison is back! Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 608 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $29.95.

  • Issue #1B
    Box Office Poison Junkyard (2000 Stinky Crab) 1B

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    2nd Printing. By Wayne Alex Robinson. Rarities, missing pages, sketchbook drawings, and more from Box Office Poison (1996 Antarctic Press). 5.5" x 8.5", 28 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sherman's March The Complete Box Office Poison TPB (1998) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Robinson. Collects Box Office Poison #1-6. Contrary to the title, this is not the complete BOP, just the first six issues of the series. Robinsons acclaimed slice-of-life saga focuses on the misadventures of Sherman, a beleaguered bookstore clerk in New York City, and the important people in his life. Sherman dates the lovely but complicated Dorothy; Stephen and Jane struggle to make the rent; Ed learns how bitter, aging comics artist Irving Flavor was ripped off by publishers during the golden age of comics. The entire series was collected in the Box Office Poison TPB from Top Shelf. Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $14.95.