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(W/A/CA) Steve Rude. Released weekly! Having narrowly evaded the world-destroying being known as Gourmando, Nexus is now confronted with the formidable task of his planet's reconstruction. Still concerned about the long overdue absence of his beloved friend, Dave, Nexus finds himself dealing with the added nuisance of Earth journalist, Nipsey Conniption, suspicious of his immense powers and determined to disgrace him within her loyal galaxy of followers. Steve Rude revives Nexus in a new comic strip format, as he takes on the roles of writer, penciller, letterer, inker, and cover artist. Cover price $0.50.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS. You've seen her in issue #0, you'll be seeing her in JSA #1, but here it is: the origin and first adventure of DC's newest Star! Freshly moved to Blue Valley (former home of Kid Flash!), Courtney Whitmore learns a secret about her new step-dad, Pat: he was once known as Stripesy, the Golden Age sidekick of the original Star-Spangled Kid! And what better way to irritate the new dad by forcing him to be a sidekick again... to her, as the new Star-Spangled Kid makes her action-packed debut at Blue Valley High? FC, 32 PG.$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Seed of Destruction!" Collects Hellboy: Seed of Destruction (1994) #1-4 and material from San Diego Comic Con Comics (1992) #2 (4-page story).

Written by Mike MIgnola and John Byrne. Art and cover by Mike MIgnola.

This is the book that inspired the major motion picture. "Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." Robert Bloch, from his introduction.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: The Red Stripe Editions may be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Editions. Verify edition in the NOTES.

Cover price $17.95.

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3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Seed of Destruction!" Collects Hellboy: Seed of Destruction (1994) #1-4 and San Diego Comic Con Comics (1992) #2 (4-page story).

Written by Mike MIgnola and John Byrne. Art and cover by Mike MIgnola.

This is the book that inspired the major motion picture. "Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." Robert Bloch, from his introduction.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: The Red Stripe Editions may be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Editions. Verify edition in the NOTES.

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Stories by Jim Gary and Lee Falk. Art by Jim Gary and Phil Davis. Cover by Jim Gary. Dragon Lady Press reprints classic comic strips from the Golden Age of comics. Collects the King of the Royal Mounted daily strip from Feb 17 to Sep 20, 1947 and the Mandrake the Magician daily strip from Apr 19 to Sep 11, 1937. Canadian Mountie Dave King was based on a character created by Western novelist Zane Grey. Mandrake and Lothar battle the mind-control powers of The Cobra, who wants nothing less than to be emperor of the Earth. King of the Royal Mounted; The Amazing Dr. Coe; Mandrake the Magician in the Cobra's Grip. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

September 1. Published by Quality Comic Art Productions, The Comic Strip News reprints contemporary and classic newspaper comic strips. Issue #1 includes the following strips: Steve Canyon, Dick Tracy, Dickie Dare, Latigo, Tales of the Green Berets, Secret Agent Corrigan, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, Rip Kirby, Apartment 3-G, Buz Sawyer, Mandrake the Magician, Wonder Woman, Modesty Blaise, and Star Wars. Newsprint, tabloid-sized (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). 24 pgs. Original cover price: $2.00. Circa early 1980s. Cover price $2.00.

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Marshal law; Grimtoad; The Man from Cancer. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Ippongi Bang. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992-1994) #1-3 and material from #4.

Written by Russ Manning, Steve Gerber, Archie Goodwin and Rick Hoberg. Art by Russ Manning, Rick Hoberg, Brian Snoddy, Dave Stevens, Alfredo Alcala and Al Williamson. Cover by Al Williamson.

Classic tales of Star Wars, from the funny pages to your bookshelves! Beginning in 1979, fans got a daily dose of a galaxy far, far away in their newspapers - now, with this volume, you can savor those stories without the 24-hour wait!

C-3PO chronicles the adventures of the Rebel heroes! Luke takes his chances on a gambler's world! A sojourn on Tatooine is anything but peaceful! Princess Leia is put to work as an Imperial servant! Han Solo makes another Kessel Run! Han and Chewie get more than they bargained for on a job! And Boba Fett makes his print debut!

Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars: The Newspaper Strips Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1992-1995.

Cover price $39.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1967-1969!"

By Russ Manning.

Beginning a new 4-book series collecting the entire run of the Tarzan newspaper strip by Russ Manning. In 1967 Manning was selected by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate to take over the strip and bring it back to the original Burroughs vision. With assists by Bill Stout, Mike Royer, and Dave Stevens, Manning created 26 original Sunday storylines and 7 daily stories. The action took place from Pal-ul-don to Opar and Pellucidar and beyond.

The first volume includes more than 750 sequential daily strips from December 1967 through May 1970, reproduced from the Edgar Rice Burroughs file copies.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1967-1969!"

By Russ Manning.

Beginning a new 4-book series collecting the entire run of the Tarzan newspaper strip by Russ Manning. In 1967 Manning was selected by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate to take over the strip and bring it back to the original Burroughs vision. With assists by Bill Stout, Mike Royer, and Dave Stevens, Manning created 26 original Sunday storylines and 7 daily stories. The action took place from Pal-ul-don to Opar and Pellucidar and beyond.

The first volume includes more than 750 sequential daily strips from December 1967 through May 1970, reproduced from the Edgar Rice Burroughs file copies.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Coming of Gourmando!" Written by Mike Baron and Steve Rude. Arta nd cover by Steve Rude. Foreword by Steve Rude. Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realm--and the only way out is to face ones worst fears! Mike Baron and Steve Rude deliver a new Nexus adventure in this special oversized collection. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 – 1st printing. Stories by Ron Goulart, plus an introduction by Shel Dorf. Art by Gil Kane. Cover by Gil Kane. Reprints the Star Hawks comic strip from Oct. 5, 1977 - Mar. 18, 1978. Blackthorne reprints the 1970s sci-fi comic strip from comics legends Ron Goulart and Gil Kane. A police drama in space, featuring the futuristic adventures of Interplanetary Law officers (or star hawks) Rex Jaxan, Chavez, and Alice K. Jaxan and Chavez have to find a missing girl before a killer finds her first; they uncover a plot to assassinate Emperor Rian; they pursue a robot who holds secrets of a dangerous new weapon and get caught up in a rebellion against a corrupt general. Why Reprints?; Star Hawks; Star Hawks Revisited. 80 pages, 7-in x 10-in., B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Issue 1. Nov. 1989. Written and illustrated by Chuck Austen. Adults only. 7" x 10". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Issue 1, 2nd printing, 1990. Written and illustrated by Chuck Austen. Adults only. 7" x 10". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by KARL KESEL Penciled by KARL KESEL Cover by BUTCH GUICE Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Uncovered at last: The 1940's daily newspaper comic strip starring Captain America that you never knew about! Travel with us through the mists of time to the tumultuous days of World War II, when skinny Steve Rogers was transformed into the star-spangled, shield-slinging Super Soldier! And what is a classic Cap adventure without the two-fisted might of his wise-cracking, jaw-jacking sidekick Bucky? Plus: Rampaging robots! Secret underground cities! Dangerous dames and femme fatales! No-good Nazis that deserve a sock to the kisser! All brought to you by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel! Buy U.S. war bonds...and this! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1977-1980!"

Written by STAN LEE. Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.

ALL THE STRIPS THAT ARE FIT TO PRINT!

Collects Stan Lee and John Romita's Spider-Man daily strips and Sunday pages, originally published from 1977-1980.

And since we're talking about strips written by Stan 'The Man' Lee and drawn by 'Jazzy' John Romita Sr....that means ALL of 'em! Reprinting all of Stan and John's Spider-Man newspaper strips in chronological order, Spider-Man Newspaper Strips brings you the earliest classic panels that hit the daily and Sunday papers of the late 1970s! All the daily strips are printed in the original black and white, and all the Sundays in their original color, featuring remastered linework in a deluxe hardcover format that will spin a web of enchantment upon anyone who reads them!

Hardcover, 352 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.99.

Adventures based on the TV show which starred Roger Smith, Edward "Kookie" Byrnes, and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Ed "Kookie." Burns is shown driving his famous "T" Bucket car which made the TV series so popular.This issue features "The Mix-Up," "Blaze of Revenge" and "The Ruby Caper" with Russ Manning art. Photo cover and pinup on back cover. Features on inside covers. # on cover 10019-211 November. #1 11/62 12c. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Steve White. Art by Mychailo Kazybrid, John Burns. Foreword by creator Nick Park! This collection chronicles the adventures of that quintessentially British inventor, Wallace and his ever-helpful canine companion, Gromit. The strip, which appears daily in The Sun, the UK's most popular daily newspaper, is read by an audience of 2.3 million readers. The full-color strip features a self-contained, weekly-continuity that sees our plucky, bald inventor race from one hair-brained invention to the next with gusto, extreme silliness and more puns than you can shake a stick at! Collects the first 52 weeks - 311 strips which appeared daily from May 2010 to May 2011. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. The audacious exploits of ten great adventurous female stars from the Golden Age of comic strips. In the 1920s they were socialites and flappers. In the 1960s they were homemakers and heartthrobs. But from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, female stars of the newspaper comic strips were detectives, spies, soldiers of fortune, even superheroes. Accomplishing everything the male comics stars of the time achieved, except they did it in high-heels and flowing skirts. Follow the daring exploits of these smart, tough, independent, AND sexy Dauntless Dames. Both a product of their era and ahead of their time, the women in these stories gave their audience just what they needed. Through the Sunday Comics readers could escape from the woes of the Depression, travel to exotic foreign lands, feel the glamor and gangsters of the entertainment world, and support the Allied efforts in World War II. Presented in an extra-large format, here are the colorful, pulse-pounding tales of nine incredible women, both known and unknown to comics fans. And most are reprinted here for the first time in three-quarters of a century! The book also includes a special bonus section with a dozen paper doll cutouts starring the most popular women comic strip characters of the day. Hardcover, 13-in. x 17-in., 160 pagers, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Betty is on the verge of signing her first big Hollywood contract, but the lawyers seem to be getting everyone farther away from closing the deal; Bettys Aunt Tillie arrives, and proves a force to be reckoned with. Plus a run of full-page Sunday strips. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1940-1942!" By Austin Briggs. Flash Gordon battles the forces of repression and evil on the planet Mongo - and he does it on a daily basis! Collects the Daily strips from November 1940 to April 1942. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

1st printing. Art and cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is one the most popular characters in the history of comics. This Artist's Edition collects high-resolution scans of the very earliest Amazing Spider-Man daily strips by the two creators most associated with the Web-Slinger, Stan "The Man" Lee and "Jaunty" John Romita! Approximately 300 (!) original daily strips have been scanned, all from 1977 and 1978. The strip debuted on January 3, 1977, and the entire first two months of the strip are included in this volume. Spider-Man's origin is recapped and it's a Who's Who of all your favorite Spidey characters. Each page is meticulously scanned at high resolution and reproduced at the same size they were drawn. The only better way to view this art would have been to be standing over John Romita's drawing board as he was creating them! Hardcover, 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $150.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. (1999) #1-8.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Lee Moder and Dan Davis.

Collecting the first eight issues of the series that kicked off Geoff Johns' DC career and introduced Courtney Whitmore, the Star Spangled Kid! When Courtney discovers her stepfather was the sidekick of the Star-Spangled Kid, she begins acting as the all-new Star-Spangled Kid! He retaliates by donning an 8-foot suit of armor to keep her out of trouble, and adventure ensues!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Story by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Ray Moore and Wilson McCoy. Pacific Comics Club reprints the comic-strip adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. Collects The Phantom daily pages from February 2nd, 1942 to January 9th, 1943. First printed in Italy for comics art collectors, this does not feature Lee Falk's original text, but is translated back into English from Italian. Likewise, the Phantom's costume is red on the cover, which is how the character appears in Italy. During World War II, The Phantom and his tribal allies join the fight as Axis forces seek a foothold in their land of Bengali. They want to cut off Allied supply lines, but they weren't expecting resistance fighters led and organized by The Phantom. 11-in. x 8-1/2-in., 108 pages, B&W.

Stories and art by George Evans, John Prentice, John Cullen Murphy, Bob Young, Dave Graue, Fred Matera, John Saunders, Bruce Jones, Ralph Reese, Don Kraar, Gray Morrow, Sy Barry and Lee Falk. Cover by George Evans. JAL Publications reprints the classic adventure comic strips of the 20th century. This issue collects 10 classic strips as they appeared in 1990: Secret Agent Corrigan, Rip Kirby, Prince Valiant, Tim Tyler's Luck, Alley Oop, Steve Roper & Mike Nomad, Flash Gordon, Tarzan, The Phantom and Mandrake the Magician. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.50.

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Story and art by Aaron Warner. Reprints the "Adventures of Aaron" newspaper strips; Look for various cameo appearances of other mainstream comic strip characters like Garfield, Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, & Blondie just to name a few. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Richard F. Outcault. Introduction by August Derleth. Includes fifteen stripes - reproduced in their original full color - that originally appeared in the New York Herald in 1903 and 1904. Softcover (Horizontal Format, Saddle Stitched/Stappled), 12-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Soldier of Fortune!" By Roy Crane. Roy Crane is a GIANT among cartoonists and Fantagraphics is embarking upon an ambitious collection of his best work within CAPTAIN EASY, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE. Dig in and bask in the radiance of these FULL COLOR, prismatic Sunday strips! Discover with each page a buried treasure of adventure and chicanery replete with Crane's mastery of comics storytelling. Citing Crane's influence on comics, the artist Gil Kane once said, "Superman was Captain Easy; Batman was Captain Easy." BEWARE! Beautiful women! Pirates! Sunken ships! And fun! fun! FUN! are barely contained within this beautiful package brought to you by Fantagraphics, the torchbearer of quality when it comes to classic comic strip reprints. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Century 21 Classic Comic Strips from the Worlds of Gerry Anderson - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Adventure in the 21st Century!" Edited by Chris Bentley. Foreword by Gerry Anderson. From its launch in 1965, TV Century 21 (later known as TV21) was the smash-hit British comic of the 1960's. Its tie-in to the science-fiction puppet series created by Gerry Anderson's Century 21 Productions guaranteed its success with young fans eager to read more about their heroes from Thunderballs, Lady Penelope, Fireball XL5, Captain Scarlet, and more. Stories burst forth in full-color from the magazine's pages, with art from some of the top British talents of the era. In this new series of reprints, editor Chris Bentley has assembled some of the most thrilling stories from the classic years of TV21. Featuring material never before reprinted, these volumes showcase Anderson's most popular characters, making these essential purchases for every Anderson fan and enthusiasts of British comics. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Lone Ranger!" Here he is at last...for the first time in any newspaper...THE LONE RANGER, man of mystery, masked idol of millions, modern Robin Hood, hard-riding, fast-shooting hero of the Western Plains. HI-YO, SILVER! AWAY! Comic Strip Showcase 1 collects classic Lone Ranger comic strips which ran from 09/12/38 to 12/71. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is an outrageously rollicking account of the life and career of Roger Corman, one of the most prolific and successful independent producers, directors, and writers of all time. As told by Corman himself and graduates of "The Corman Film School," including Peter Bogdanovich, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, this comprehensive oral history takes readers behind the scenes of more than six decades of American cinema. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

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From the Pages of Doctor Who Magazine

1st printing. Written by Alan Moore, Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse, Alan McKenzie, John Ridgway, Grant Morrison, Andrew Cartmel, Alan Barnes, Adrian Salmon, and Scott Gray. Art by Paul Neary, Steve Dillon, David Lloyd, Mike McMahon, Adolfo , John Ridgway, Tim Perkins, Mike Collins, Steve Pini, Adrian Salmon, Fareed Choudhury, Martin Geraghty, Roger Langridge, Robin Smith, and David A. Roach. Cover by Anthony Lamb. Back Cover by Martin Geraghty and David A. Roach. Humanoids who rejected the weakness of flesh and blood millennia ago, the Cybermen are deadly armored warriors driven by cold logic! Across the stars, they have waged cyber-war on a thousand worlds, eager for more organic beings they can convert into obedient soldiers of the Cyber-Empire! Inside this epic collection, you can discover all of the Doctor's incredible encounters with this unrelenting foe, taken from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine. Featuring stories created by some of the very best British comic artist and writers, this volumes includes a comprehensive appendix featuring contributions and commentary from the artists and writers, plus a wealth of other behind-the scenes details. Contains over 20 comic strip adventures, including digitally remastered classic tales that have never been reprinted. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 380 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

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1st printing. Long before Marilyn, and Madonna, Betty "boop-boop-a-dooped" and wriggled her way into hearts worldwide with her unique mix of wide-eyed innocence and powerful cartoon sensuality. This collection lovely restores the Betty Boop comic strips back to their original glory, in Betty's original Sunday adventures as they appeared in the funny pages of daily newspapers in the 1930's, capturing all the cheeky fun embodied by the character. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Written by Luca Debus. Art and cover by Francesco Matteuzzi. Charles M. Schulz was arguably the most influential and popular cartoonist of the 20th century, and he poured many of his own emotions and experiences into the world of Peanuts over its iconic 50-year run. Now, Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi pay tribute to the master by telling the story of Schulz's life in the medium that made him immortal: the comic strip. Every strip provides a laugh as well as a piece of insight into his remarkable life story. Starting with the last days of his monumental career, Funny Things jumps back and forth in time to narrate both Schulz's artistic achievements and the personal episodes that formed him as an author and human being, ultimately shaping him into the most beloved cartoonist on the planet. Filled with affection, charm, and poignant insight, Funny Things imagines Schulz through the lens of the very world he created, inviting us all to meet the man behind the blanket. Hardcover, 440 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Foreword by Bill Mauldin.

Featuring Miss Lace.

When World War II began, master cartoonist Milton Caniff created a newspaper strip for military newspapers only. Called MALE CALL, it featured GI's sweetheart, Miss Lace,. Circulated to 3,000 camp papers, it offered a breath of humor and hint of sex in a world at war.

Now, in this deluxe collection, see what 15 million GI's followed each week from 1042 to 1046. Included are the strips the US military censored, Milton Caniff himself talking about the times and the reasons MALE CALL was created, and a special Foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, creator of UP FRONT with Willie and Joe.

Enjoy!

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Foreword by Bill Mauldin.

Featuring Miss Lace.

When World War II began, master cartoonist Milton Caniff created a newspaper strip for military newspapers only. Called MALE CALL, it featured GI's sweetheart, Miss Lace,. Circulated to 3,000 camp papers, it offered a breath of humor and hint of sex in a world at war.

Now, in this deluxe collection, see what 15 million GI's followed each week from 1042 to 1046. Included are the strips the US military censored, Milton Caniff himself talking about the times and the reasons MALE CALL was created, and a special Foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, creator of UP FRONT with Willie and Joe.

Enjoy!

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Sudden Trap and Other Stories!" By Mickey Spillane and Ed Robbins. Introduction by Max Allan Collins. Featuring - "The Sudden Trap," "Half-Blonde," "The Bandaged Woman," and "The Child." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tove Jannson: Book 1 of 6!" Story and art by Tove Jannson. Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creations, the Moomins. Moomin Book One is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly's publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother Lars in 1960. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Tove Jannson: Book 1 of 6!" Story and art by Tove Jannson. Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creations, the Moomins. Moomin Book One is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly's publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother Lars in 1960. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. By Berkley Breathed. Collecting the strips from 1980-1995. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-ion., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Through the Wild Blue Wonder (1949-1950)!"

Story and art by Walt Kelly. Foreword by Jimmy Breslin.

Our first volume (of 12) collects approximately the first two years of Pogo dailies and, for the first time, full-color Sundays. First created in the 1940's, Pogo blended nonsense language, poetry, and socio-political satire, presaging later strips such as Doonesbury and The Boondocks. Special features in this premiere volume include a biographical introduction, an extensive glossary by comics historian R.C. Harvey and a foreword by legendary columnist Jimmy Breslin.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Cover price $39.99.

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Written and illustrated by Gordon Bess. Fold-out mini comic with a Redeye strip on the front and back. 3-in. x 2.25-in. Full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Bill Black. Art by John Beatty. Cover by Will Meugniot. Lauren Mason never wanted to be a heroine, but when Merlin gave her super-powers, what choice did she have? See the buxom, brunette and somewhat bumbling Yankee Girl in this special volume featuring three all new adventures, plus several out-of-print stories from the 1990s and other YG rarities! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Canadian Price Variant with $2.75 cover price. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Spider-Man Newspaper Strip Reprints (1980 Paperback), in color, was published by Simon & Schuster in arrangement with Marvel Comics. Spidey battles the diabolical Dr. Doom and the nigh-invincible Dr. Octopus. Softcover, 4 1/2-in x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $2.75.

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1st printing. By Richard Marschall. By focusing on the life and work of 16 of the most gifted artists of the comic strip, Richard Marschall not only celebrates their individual achievements but tells the beginnings a century ago to the present. Hardcover, 12-in. x 13-in., 296 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By J.C. Vaughn and Brendon & Brian Fraim. A Harvey Award nominee! The death of billionaire Jackson Reynolds throws his impossibly high-grade collection of pop culture artifacts into the most comprehensive auction the world has ever seen and attracts competitors from around the globe, including a colorful cast of interested parties who are not what they seem. The complete first story in one book! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in.x 6 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.