Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

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Checklist of Canadian comics, with selected cover reproductions. Cerebus cover by Dave Sim. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Checklist of Canadian comics, with selected cover reproductions. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 64 pages. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Rumiko Takahashi. Here it is, the ultimate source guide for fans of Inu-Yasha! The best-selling manga series from Rumiko Takahashi. Collected in one handy volume is everything you need to know about Kagome, Inu-Yasha, and the Shikon Jewel. Every character, every plot twist, and every thrilling moment of this popular historical fantasy is presented in a clear and comprehensive manner. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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First Edition. Investing in Comics (1988) is a complete investor's guide to collectible comic books by D.W. Howard. The author, Howard - a comic collector since 1959, has written or co-wriiten dozens of articles about comics, science fiction, rare books, and collectibles for Comics Buyer's Guide, Overstreet, various antiques periodicals, and World Coin Magazine. He's obviously very knowledgable and wants to share what he has learned with you. 184 pages, square-bound softcover, Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Rex Miller. Includes over 300 photos of rare character collectibles, from the Avenger to Zorro; reports on reproductions and fakes; and a Q&A section. Softcover, 176 pages, B&W (8 pages of full color). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. With over 65 years at the drawing board, Gene Colan proved himself to be Marvel's most dedicated, and one of its most important artists. This breathtaking art collection looks back at his important career and phenomenal work, with analysis from Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Walter Simonson, Neil Gaiman, Tom Spurgeon, and Tom Palmer. Edited by comics historian Clifford Meth. Note: Through special arrangement with Marvel Comics, there will be only one printing of this book ever! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. By Andy Mangels. Iron Man: Beneath The Armor is a fully-illustrated inside look at the creation of the Iron Man film as well as a complete history of the classic character, by award-winning comic book anthology editor, Andy Mangels. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Cover by Boussourir. Stories and art by Boussourir, Roy Boney, and Roman Dirge. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Vaistron Preview; Interview: Roy Boney on Dead Eyes Open; a map of the Jet Pack Pets hometown; How I Draw, by Lenores Roman Dirge. 32 pages, B&W.

Cover by Roman Dirge. Stories and art by Andi Watson, Derek Hunter, James Turner, Eric Jones, Landry Quinn Walker, Simon Gane, and Roman Dirge. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Haunted Mansion preview; Interview: Landry Walker and Eric Jones on the Super Scary Monster Show; Spotlights on Paris, Pirate Club, and Rex Libris. 32 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Matt Mocarski. Stories and art by Matt Mocarski, Christy Lijewski, Rosearik Rikki Simons, and Daniel Warner. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Corporate Ninja preview; Interview: Christy Lijewski of Next Exit; Spotlights on Cocopiazo and Ranglechick & His Three Legged Cat; How We Make Comic Books. 32 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Sonny Liew. Stories and art by Steve Emond, Tommy Kovac, Sonny Liew, and Roman Dirge. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Malinky Robot preview; Interview: Steve Emond of Emo Boy; Spotlights on Lenore Vol. 3 and Autumn; How We Make Comic Books. 32 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Peter Snejbjerg. Stories and art by Peter Snejbjerg, James Turner, Serena Valentino, and Ted Naifeh. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. Marlene preview; Interview: James Turner of Nil and Rex Libris; Spotlight on Gloomcookie and SLGs international imports; How I Make Comics by James Turner. 32 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Jamie Smart. Stories and art by Jennifer de Guzman, Todd Meister, Jennifer Feinberg, and Jamie Smart. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. The final issue of Bear; Interview: Jamie Smart of Bear; Spotlight on Little Scrowlie. 32 pages, B&W.

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Stories and art by Scott Roberts, Michael Stewart, Jon Bean Hastings, and Garry Black. An anthology focusing on previews of new projects In The Works from Slave Labor Graphics. SLGs all-ages Amaze Ink imprint; Interview: Scott Roberts of Patty Cake; Spotlight on Patty Cake and Terrabella Smoot; How We Make Comics by Michael Stewart and Garry Black. 32 pages, B&W.

Sketchbook featuring the work of Ivan Reis. 52 pages, B&W.

2007 Sketchbook by J. Scott Campbell. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 36 pages, B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies

Volume 2. Sketchbook by J.G. Jones. Many copies were signed. 5 3/8" x 8 1/2", 28 pages, B&W.

Jack and Mary's Jell-O Recipe Book (1937) published by G.F. Corp. Join Jack Benny and Mary Livingston in a color comic strip, "Jack and Marry Go to a Kitchen Party, " where they discover new and exciting ways to make Jell-O. Learn to make clear and fruited desserts, clever tricks with Jell-O, whips & creams, puddings & pastries, and vegetable Salads & entress. 24 pages, full color, 5-in x 7.50-in.

Jack Goes to College! Transcripts from Kirby's 1972 Speech at Vanderbilt University; Unpublished Fantastic Four Pencils; Essential Kirby Collectibles; Jack Meets The Beatles (sort of); How Kirby Used Real People In His Comics; A Look at Jack's Art for Marvelmania; Fan Memories and Much More!! Cover price $2.50.

A special double-size theme issue featuring the Fourth World! Jack's original ending for New Gods; real reasons why DC cancelled it; interviews with Mark Evanier, Steve Sherman & Mike Royer; Mister Miracle's Female Furies; a look at the 1971 New Gods Portfolio; The Hunger Dogs you never saw; rare and unpublished art from the series, including Jack's pencils before they were inked; fan memories, analysis, and more. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Cover price $4.95.

Special Double-Size Theme Issue Celebrating Jack's Kid Gangs! An Unpublished 1987 Interview with Jack; An Overview of Simon & Kirby's Kid Gangs; In Search of the Unpublished Boy Explorers; Kirby's Best or Worst? The Dingbats of Danger Street; Unsung Kid Gang The Boy Heroes; Boys' Ranch Unused Pencils; Newsboy Legion Old & New; Unpublished Art from X-Men, Jimmy Olsen & others, including Pencils Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover price $4.95.

An All-Star Convention Theme Issue! Transcripts from the Kirby Tribute Panel at the 1995 San Diego Comic Con, featuring Joe Sinnott, Mike Royer, Mark Evanier & Tony Isabella; An Essay on Kirby by Comics Legend Jim Steranko; Our traveling Kirby Art Show; a rare 1975 Kirby Interview; A look at Jack's Convention Art; A 1972 Convention Panel with Kirby & Toth; How Jack Met Paul McCartney; Unpublished Art including Pencils From Captain America & S.H.I.E.L.D. Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover price $4.95.

Interview with veteran Marvel artist & Kirby inker Joe Sinnott; Black Panther - Role Model for a Generation; The Inhumans - Jack's Enigmatic Super Group; Entirely Inconsequential FF Trivia; Unused Fantastic Four #20 Cover; Unpublished Art including Jack's FF Pencils Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover by Kirby & Sinnott. Cover price $4.95.

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Humor Issue exploring the lighter side of Jack! A Funny and Touching Interview with Jack's Wife Rosalind Kirby; Fighting American; Goody Rickels; Interview with Steve Gerber, the creator of Destroyer Duck; Fans & Pros Tell Favorite Stories About Jack; Unpublished Art including Jack's Pencils From Jimmy Olsen, Destroyer Duck & Thor Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover price $4.95.

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Jack Kirby Collector #11. July 1996, 44 pages. Hollywood. Stuntman: Simon & Kirby's Hollywood Hero; The Black Hole; Jack and Johnny Carson ; Why the Lord of Light never saw the light of day; Unfilmed movie ideas; Jack's Adaptation of "The Prisoner"; From Thundarr to Scooby-Doo: Jack's career in animation; The "King" and a Crazy Italian's Epic Love Story; May the Source Be With You: New Gods vs. Star Wars. Cover by Kirby & Jim Steranko. Cover price $4.95.

Jack Kirby Collector #12. October 1996, 44 Pages. International. (Most of the art in this issue features Captain America and Bucky and that nefarious Nazi, the Red Skull.) Two Rare 1970s Kirby Interviews (One in English For the First Time); John Byrne Interview; Transcript of the 1996 Kirby Tribute Panel at Comic Con International: San Diego, featuring Mark Evanier, Roger Stern and Marv Wolfman; Around The World With Kirby: Asia, Australia, South America, England, Italy, France & More; Uninked Pencils from Captain America's Bicentennial Battles; Uninked Pencils from Captain America #101; A drawing of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull from Jack's personal bound volume of Golden Age Captain America. Cover by Kirby & Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $4.95.

Jack Kirby Collector #13. December 1996 , 52 pages. Supernatural. An interview with Jack and the creator of The Shadow, Walter Gibson; An unpublished seven-page Mystery Story; Interview with Kirby inker Dick Ayers; The rhyme and reason behind The Demon; Special features on Black Magic, The Vision, Spirit World, 1960s Monsters, and more; Kirby Costumes; The Kirby-Files: An Overview of Jack's Occult and Supernatural Themes. Cover price $4.95.

Jack Kirby Collector #14. February 1997, 52 pages. Thor. An unpublished Kirby Interview; An Interview with Classic Kirby Inker Chic Stone; Journey Into Mystery #101 Before Inking; Cataloging Jack's original artwork for the Thor Journey Into Mystery issues; The Evolution of Thor and The Stone Men; Walt Simonson on Manhunter, Thor & Kirby; Examining The Real Norse Gods; Pros and Cons of Vince Colletta; Linking Thor To The New Gods. Cover price $4.95.

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Jack Kirby Collector #15. April 1997 - 52 pages. Science Fiction A Rare Interview with Jack by Shel Dorf; EC Comics Legend Al Williamson interviewed; The Story Behind Sky Masters; Why Didn't the Eternals Last?; Kirby Inker and close friend Mike Thibodeaux interviewed; Plus features on Machine Man, Captain Victory, 2001, Starman Zero, Silver Surfer Graphic Novel, and others. Cover by Kirby & Terry Austin. Cover price $4.95.

A 52-page theme issue featuring Jack's hard-boiled tough guys! An ultra-rare Kirby interview; interview with Sin City's Frank Miller; the legendary Will Eisner discusses Kirby; an examination of In the Days of the Mob; a look at Jack's tough childhood; special features - Bullseye, Link Thorne, War & Western Comics, '50s strip ideas and others; Jack meets Frank Zappa; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Front cover inks by Frank Miller. Back cover inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $4.95.

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A "King"-Size 68-page issue on Jack's work at DC Comics! A rare 1971 Kirby interview; interviews with Neal Adams, Greg Theakston, D. Bruce Berry; 1997 Kirby Tribute Panel, featuring Mark Evanier, Steve Sherman, Mike Royer, Marie Severin, Al Williamson; special features - Fourth World, Kamandi, Manhunter, Challengers, Green Arrow, Sandman & more; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Front cover inks by Mike Royer. Back cover inks by Steve Rude. Cover price $5.95.

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Issue devoted to Jack's Work at Marvel Comics! A rare Kirby Interview; A 1975 Interview with Stan Lee; Interviews with every bullpenner we could find, including Roy Thomas, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, Flo Steinberg, George Roussos; Special Features: Ant-Man, The Eternals, Black Panther & More; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Spider-Man cover. Cover price $5.95.

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A "King"-Size 56-page issue on the intricacies of Jack's art! Joe Kubert on Kirby & the Kubert School; a Kirby thesis by Gil Kane; Kevin Eastman discusses Kirby at The Words & Pictures Museum; Jack's battle with Marvel Comics, discussed by Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Mark Evanier, Steve Gerber & Gary Groth; collecting Kirby originals; special tributes - Roz Kirby, inkers, & more; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Covers by Kirby/Ernie Stiner, and Alex Ross (based on a Kirby pencil drawing). Cover price $5.95.

Jack's Female Characters Issue! A rare Kirby Interview; Interviews with Dave Stevens & Lisa Kirby; Unpublished 10-Page Story from True Life Divorce; A Close Look at Romance Comics; Jack's original screenplay for Captain Victory; Double-Centerfold of Galaxy Green; Special Features: Jack's Women from the '40s to the '80s; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover by Kirby & Ken Steacy. Cover price $4.95.

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An Unpublished Kirby Interview; Interviews with Gil Kane & Bruce Timm; Comparing Kirby's Margin Notes to Stan Lee's Words; Kirby's work at Topps Comics; Jack's Wackiest Dialogue & Bloopers; Special Features: Silver Surfer, Black Racer & Goody Rickels; Kirby's Unseen Screenplay for Silver Star; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover by Kirby & Bob Wiacek. Cover price $5.95.

A 68-page issue on Kirby's villains! An unpublished Kirby interview; interviews with Steve Rude & Mike Mignola; comparing Kirby's margin notes to Stan Lee's words; stunning uninked Fantastic Four #49 pencils; special features - Darkseid, Red Skull, Doctor Doom, Atlas Monsters, Yellow Claw, & others; the genesis of King Kobra; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Front cover inks by Dave Stevens. Cover price $5.95.

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A rarely-seen, feature-length Kirby Interview; Two pages of uninked pencils to Fantastic Four #49 featuring the Silver Surfer; Comparing Kirby's Margin Notes to Stan Lee's Words; Reminiscence by granddaughter Tracy Kirby; Unpublished story from Soul Love; A Kirby Contest and Fan Art; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover price $5.95.

How experiences in WWII shaped Jack's super-hero battles; Kirby on The New Gods; part 4 of the series comparing Jack's margin notes to Stan's dialogue, featuring "Him"; a look at Sgt. Fury & His Howling Commandos; a pair of hard-hitting remembrances of Two-Gun Kid #62; Jim Shooter on Kirby's art fight with Marvel Comics. Wraparound cover by Kirby and Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

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It's non-stop action as issue #25 spotlights one of the greatest creative teams in comics history ? Joe Simon & Jack Kirby. Inside, you'll find in-depth interviews with both Simon and Kirby about their career together, along with features on their greatest work from the early days to their final collaboration on the 1970s Sandman. Plus, a complete 14- page Boy Explorers story from 1946 showcasing Simon and Kirby at their peak, solo art by both Simon and Kirby, and plenty of rare and unpublished pages from Stuntman, Bullseye, Captain America, and the Newsboy Legion, and more. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, b&w, 64pg$5.95" Cover price $5.95.

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Special Gods-theme issue, as we explore the spiritual side of Kirby's work! We start with color Kirby covers, plus extra color plates, featuring Jack's original New Gods concept drawings (colored by Kirby himself). Next, see how Kirby was influenced by the Torah, and the Old and New Testaments in his work on the Fourth World, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, and others. Plus, an unpublished Kirby interview, and a Walt Simonson interview which describes his plans to take over the reins of the New Gods. Magazine, 64pg, PC" Cover price $5.95.

Issue #27 kicks off the year 2000 with an all-star look at The Kirby Influence! It starts off with color Kirby covers inked by Bruce Timm and Mike Thibodeaux! Then inside, there's a previously unpublished interview with Jack Kirby, plus a new interview with Alex Ross (including unseen Ross art)! Then, there are talks with the top names in comics about how Kirby influenced them, including Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Erik Larsen, Brian Pulido, Joe Quesada, Steve Bissette, Rick Veitch, Keith Giffen, Rich Buckler, and others! You also explore how the Kirby Family is carrying on Jack's name (including a sneak-peek at upcoming Kirby-inspired projects), a huge photo gallery, fan art, and more! And throughout, there's plenty of rare and unpublished art from Jimmy Olsen, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and more! (TwoMorrows Advertising) Magazine, 68pg, b&w" Cover price $5.95.

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This issue features Part Two of our all-star look at the "Kirby Influence!" It starts with a color wraparound Kirby cover inked and colored by Madman's Mike & Laura Allred! Inside, we present an interview with Jack Kirby, and new interviews with Ren & Stimpy's John Kricfalusi and "Luke Skywalker" himself, Mark Hamill! Plus, conversations with the top names in comics about how Kirby influenced them, including Karl Kesel, Mike Allred, Geoff Darrow, Gary Gianni, Al Williamson, Andreas, and others! We'll also talk with Kirby family members about their upcoming Kirby-related projects, examine the career of Vince Colletta, and present Kirby-inspired art by pros like Steve Rude and Alex Horley! And throughout, we'll showcase plenty of rare and unpublished Kirby art (much uninked) from your favorite stories, and more! Cover price $5.95.

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Feature-Length Unpublished Interview with Jack & Roz Kirby as they discuss their early years together; Keith Giffen & Rich Buckler Talk about the Kirby influence on their 1970s work; Mike Gartland's A Failure To Communicate; 1970s Marvel Cover Gallery showing Jack's uninked pencils; Kirby's Trials & Tribulations At 1970s Marvel; Looks At Machine Man, Black Panther, Captain America and other 1970s art; Our first Kirby As A Genre column; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover by Kirby & Klaus Janson. Cover price $5.95.

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An unprecedented examination of Kirby's 1980s Career including his work on: Captain Victory, Silver Star, Hunger Dogs, Super Powers and more; Special Animation Portfolio; Interview with superstar writer Alan Moore about his Kirby influences; Jack's nephew Robert Katz talks about his duties as co-trustee of the Kirby estate; Kirby As A Genre; Storyboards from the Fantastic Four Animated Series; Unpublished Art including published pages Before They Were Inked; And Much More!! Cover price $5.95.

Issue #31 is the big one, sporting a new king-size Kirby format! It starts with a never-published wraparound Kirby cover featuring Superman, inked by the incomparable Neal Adams! Inside, JKC examines Kirby's biggest work, from his longest stories and most mind-blowing concepts, to his wildest two-page spreads! There's a colossal Kirby interview, plus new interviews with Kurt Busiek about his work on Jack's Secret City characters, and an artist who's made a big impression on Kirby fans, Jose Ladronn! To start the year off right, JKC explores Kirby's monolithic work on the 2001: A Space Odyssey and Bicentennial Battles Treasury Editions! Plus, Mike Gartland takes a look at Kirby's work on Giant-Man, and the new giant- size pages will show even more unpublished Kirby pencil art ? at nearly actual size! So don't miss the only magazine big enough to contain the imagination of the king: Jack Kirby! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w (Note Price) Cover price $9.95.

If you think you know all about Kirby's career, think again! Issue #32 is devoted to Kirby's least-known work, and starts with covers featuring two never-before-seen Kirby characters ? one fully painted by Jose Ladronn (over Kirby pencils), the other inked and colored by Kirby himself! Inside, an examination of notable missing links in the Kirby canon, such as "The Days of the Mob #2," "Soul Love," and "True Divorce Cases!" More secrets behind "Sky Masters!" Plus, find out about Kirby's "Big Daddy of Death," and his unknown 1950's work! Features include a colossal Kirby interview, plus a new interview with Carmine Infantino about his 1940s and '50s work with Jack, as well as an interview with French sensation Arnon about his Kirby influence! And can you handle the Kirby Trivia Quiz? The new king-size format allows for even more unpublished Kirby pencil art at tabloid size! Cover price $9.95.