Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

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Take a look at comics creator Steve Rude and his new publishing company Rude Dude Productions. Sketch Magazine discusses his rise in the comic industry and how he handles the pressures of publishing. Sketch continues to satisfies with numerous 'how-to' instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help readers become artistic rising stars. Great information, inspiration, and fun! Cover price $5.95.

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Sky Comics Forecast Preview. Interview with Bob Hickey. Blood & Roses cover by Brad Gorby. Previews of: Blood & Roses #1, Seeker #2, & Vapor Loch # 1. Resolicitation of Morgana X Special # 1. Flip Book with Sky Forecast for January 1994.

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Stories, art and cover by Thomas Hong. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. An assassin finds her private life intersecting her job in Zero Street. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Stories, art and cover by Scott Roberts. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Scott Roberts all-ages comedy Patty Cake & Friends, a kids comic in the tradition of Little Lulu. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Cayetano Garza. Stories and art by Takeshi Miyazawa and Cayetano Garza. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. The superhero romance comic Love in Tights. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Stories, art and cover by Lillian (L.G.X.) Mousli. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Featuring Stray Cats, the anthropomorphic slice-of-life drama from German cartoonist Lillian Mousli. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Stories, art and cover by Jim Starlin. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Jim Starlin creates cosmic satire once again, in the interplanetary adventure miniseries Wyrd The Reluctant Warrior. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Issue #13 - March 2001. Previews of upcoming Slave Labor comic books. 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 16 pages, black and white.

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Stories, art and cover by Ian Smith and Tyson Smith. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Emily and the Intergalactic Lemonade Stand, about a little girl, her giant robot, and a glass of lemonade that might save the universe. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Issue #1 1/2. Edited by Rick Weingroff. Parodies of superheroes selling products in TV commericials and other satire. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 16 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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By PSHAW. A book of images. 40 pages, B/W.

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Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. By Rachael Smith. SNIPPETS: 52 WEEKS OF DIARY COMICS teaches the basics of writing and drawing comic strips in a diary format that provides a record of your year, your growth as an artist and storyteller, and a place to experiment and explore your creativity. For artists and non-artists alike, each week a new prompt will inspire users with suggestions of stories they can tell, or tips they can try. Extremely accessible and undemanding, the diary is designed for only one panel a day to be drawn, making it easy to fit into your life while at the same time allowing the use to establish a new hobby and skill. At the end of the week, the user has a completed comic strip to share with others, use as the basis for a bigger, longer story, or simply a private record of their life and growth as an artist. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Cover art by Ron Diaz. "The Making of the Cover" article, art by Ron Diaz. "The Many Faces of Snow White" article by Geoffrey Blum; Early story drawings and sketches of Snow White. "The Tenggren Gallery," illustrations by Gustaf Tenggren. "Whatever Happened to Prince Buckethead?" article by Henry Mazzeo; Detailing the differences between the film and the original Grimm's fairy tale, as well as scenes cut from the film that were included in the comics adaptation. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," script by Merrill de Maris, pencils by Hank Porter, inks by Bob Grant; Condemned to the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners; they make her part of their household; Adapted from the 1937 Walt Disney animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. NOTE: Copies under this issue number INCLUDE stickers and poster. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st printing. By Phil Amara. With insights from well-known artists who draw and write comics for a living, So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? walks young readers through each step to becoming a hit comic book maker, from creating compelling characters and illustrations to getting published and marketing a finished product. This updated edition includes brand-new profiles from a variety of artists, in-depth chapters on adapting a storyline for video games and movies, using social media to promote a finished product, and self-publishing your own comic. In addition to tips from seasoned pros, So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? includes inspiring stories from successful young artists and a full resource list of potential publishers for your work. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Alex M. Wainer. This is a book about the comics genre and language, how these were used to create Batman, and how that character's longevity is largely due to the medium's unique formal qualities. It argues that Batman's core appeal is his mythic nature which allows him to transcend changes in reader tastes, the vicissitudes of the comics industry, and the changing media landscape. It is a study of how the formal aspects of comics are able to evoke uniquely mythic qualities that have made Batman such a long-lived cultural phenomenon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

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EC Fanzine by Rich Hauser. Front cover art by Frank Frazetta. Back cover art and double page centerfold spread by Berni Wrightson. Includes a Jim Steranko interview and Frank Frazetta art checklist both with illustrations, plus the "Demon Star" comic strip by Steve Hickman. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pg, BW.

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Original cover price: 35p. All the latest UK/US comics news. Jim Shooter interview on New Universe; Alan Moore's 'Maxwell the Magic Cat' strip; Mage art by Matt Wagner; John Byrne to revamp Superman.

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Original cover price: $2.95. The Latest UK/US comics news. Hellraiser - Clive Barker speaks out; Eagle Awards off; Archie Axe Spectrum; Open Space takes off. Hellraiser cover.

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1st printing. By Edward Gross. For four decades, Spider-Man has enthralled fans of his comic books and television show. Now, step inside the story behind the superhero's growing empire, which is as fascinating as any of his adventures. Entertainment writer Edward Gross tells all in this first unauthorized history of the Spider-Man, his creator, and the movie that will catapult him into the public eye. Gross shows how Stan Lee's frustration as a comic book artist spawned the creation of a revolutionary comic book hero as he follows Spider-Man's popularity through the '60s and '70s, providing Spider-Man's fans with a riveting biography of the superhero, a rogue's gallery of archenemies, and a behind-the-scenes episode guide to all five television series. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Softcover, 304 pages, Text (with B&W photosd and illustrations). Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. By Steve Saffel. With a foreword by Marvel legend Stan Lee himself, this spectacular, full-color hardcover charts Spider-Man throughout pop culture, from his four-color comics days to his big-budget blockbuster present, the entire phenomenon, including interviews with key writers and artists, rare images of merchandise, and unseen artwork from the cartoons and movies! Renowned expert Steve Staffel combines a wealth of knowledge and incredibly rare archive material to create the essential book for Spider-fans! Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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1st printing. By Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon. This book, based on interviews with Stan lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, is at once a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of Stan Lee and his many accomplishments. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Roy Thomas. Audio commentary by Stan Lee. Join Stan Lee as he presents his 50 favorite Marvel-ous moments and experience the Marvel Universe in a whole new way - guided by the master himself in a gorgeous, deluxe volume with 68 audio tracks of Lee's fascinating and insightful commentary! Rascally Roy Thomas, former Marvel Comics writer and editor, captures the feel of the early days of the House of Ideas. Hardcover, 12-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing. By Stan Lee. The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to create some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait - these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 394 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $24.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Allan Asherman. The most thoroughly researched and complete Star Trek reference work ever publishing (up to 1981). Includes B&W photos from the original television series starring William Shatner and Lenard Nemoy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $9.95.

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2nd and later printings. Researched and compiled by Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda. Introduction by Gene Roddenberry. This comprehensive manual features complete and detailed schematics of Star Fleet equipment such as Hand-Phaser, Medical Tricorder, Starships, Main Bridge, and much, much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.00.

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1st printing. By Shane Johnson. Additional color art by Don Ivan Punchatz. For the first time anywhere...here is your guide to the Member Worlds of the United Federation of Planets. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $11.95.

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Catalog of Star Wars and Star Trek products. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.; part color, part black and white; 64 pages.

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Catalog of Star Wars and Star Trek products. Tim and Greg Hildebrandt painted cover. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; color; 36 pages.

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1st printing. Includes five double-sided poster-sized plans. Written by Ryder Windham. Art by Chris Trevas and Chris Reiff. This incredible collection of blueprint posters showcases Star Wars locations like you've never seen them before! Whether it's a breakdown of the hyper-drive system in the Millennium Falcon, or the complete floor plan of the Deathstar, these double-sided blueprints will impress and amaze any Star Wars fan. Includes blueprints for: The Death Star, Darth Vader, R2-D2 and C-3PO, the Millennium Falcon, Lightsabers and Blasters. Boxed, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. By Benjamin Harper and Claudio Dias. Build a highly-detailed papercraft model of everyone's favorite R2 unit, complete with metallic finishes, push-button lights, and a chip that plays R2-D2's iconic chirps, then follow his many adventures. Without R2-D2, where would the galaxy be? Queen Amidala wouldn't have escaped from Naboo, Luke Skywalker wouldn't have trained under Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Princess Leia would have been executed by Darth Vader on the Death Star. Now with Star Wars Master Models: R2-D2 you can give this little droid his due by following his many adventures as he saves the galaxy time and again! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. This die-cut novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship's secrets and special modifications. Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship's main functions. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 11-in., 22 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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1st printing. By Stephen J. Sansweet. From the very beginning in 1977, life long Star Wars fan Stephen Sansweet, the world's foremost Star Wars collector, allows the reader to take a peek at his unparalleled collection of memorbiala. Hardcover (Spiralbound/Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., full color. Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. Companion volume to the exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution that explores the mythological roots of the Star Wars saga. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

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Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Updated for THE PHANTOM MENACE, ATTACK OF THE CLONES; and THE NEW JEDI ORDER. The Star Wars universe is expanding faster then ever before, and Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters has received an exciting face-lift, with completely updated text and more than a hundred brand-new, full-color illustrations by extraordinary artist Michael Sutfin. This must-have sourcebook describes the essential history and personal data for more than 130 characters from across the Star Wars galaxy, and includes complete, updated coverage of the novels from the incredible New Jedi Order and all the classic movies, books, comics, TV Specials, games, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Science fiction entertainment. Special #41 (Star Trek Special) includes: The future for Starfleet - a new movie? A new spin-off? What's next for the franchise? Featuring interviews with Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Rick Berman. Plus: Blair Witch Project; Stargate SG-1; Deep Blue Sea. Cover price $7.99.

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1996 edition (third whole issue). Eddie Campbell interview. Checklists of work by Campbell, Alan Moore, and Neil Gaiman. Love & Rockets character index. Lots of comics reviews. Flip-book format; the other side is titled "The Amateur Philospher" by Chris Staros and Mike Hoffman. 6-3/4 in. x 10-1/8 in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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1997 edition (fourth whole issue). Flip-book format. 6-3/4 in. x 10-1/8 in.; black and white; 96 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Terry Pavlet. Informational book focused on helping comic fans use their computers and the internet to find and read more comics. B&W. Mostly text. 28 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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1st Printing. Written, art, and cover by David Larkins. Foreword and introductions by Peter Golding, Larry Hitchcock, and Nathan Cartwright. The art of Dennis Larkins ranges from retro-kitsch paintings of multi-dimensional landscapes to his legendary and iconic series of Grateful Dead concert posters. Larkins' images were forever burned into the pop psyche by the groundbreaking stage monoliths he created for promoter Bill Graham. At last, here is a definitive collection of Larkins' works - four decades of his creative growth and expression distilled in to a gorgeous, full-color hardcover. Startling Art is an in-depth look at an artist immersed in the visual vernacular of pop surrealism, uniquely drawn from a life lived in the trenches of pop culture! Hardcover, 9-in, x 11 1/2-in. 116 pages, PC/PB&W - MATURE READERS

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Check out this sketchbook spotlighting the next wave of amazing Marvel artists including R.B. Silva, Carmen Carnero, Natacha Bustos, Iban Coello, Peach Momoko, Joshua Cassara, Juan Cabal and Patrick Gleason!

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Marvel's Stormbreakers are the industry's next generation of elite artists, embodying the raw talent and creative potential to shatter the limits of visual storytelling in comics today! Take a dive into this behind-the-scenes sketchbook packed to the brim with interviews, personality profiles and more - featuring the distinctive art styles of industry superstars C.F. Villa, Elena Casagrande, Martin Coccolo, Lucas Werneck, Jan Bazaldua, Chris Allen, Federico Vicentini, and Nic Klein. 40pgs. FC

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Volume 2, Issue 2 - April/May 1991. Backstage at Disney's World's Magic Kingdom, an interview with Roger Rabbit creator Gary WOlf, and a look athe The Good Duck artist as Carl barks turns 90! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.94.

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Dec/Jan 1992. Vol. 2 # 6. Disneyana and Disney Animation, plus news and Disney people. Christmas at Disneyland; interview with Marc Davis. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; full color; 48 pages on slick paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.95.

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1st Printing. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Cover by Mike Wolfer. Presented here in a limited edition hardcover format, Avatar presents to you the working script for the entire three issue mini-series Strange Kiss, by Warren Ellis, and Mike Wolfer. Hardcover, 48 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $24.95.

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Cover gallery for Charlton comics.

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1st printing. By JOEL MEADOWS and GARY MARSHALL. Introduction by GUILLERMO DEL TORO. From the creators of Tripwire comes a unique book that looks at the way that the world's best comic book artists work, visiting their studios and getting into their mindset. Each chapter also looks at the creators' big break and whether their working methods have changed over the years. Featuring a spectacular line-up including FRANK MILLER, MIKE MIGNOLA, JIM LEE, JOE KUBERT, TIM BRADSTREET, DUNCAN FEGREDO, WALTER SIMONSON, BRIAN BOLLAND, DAVE GIBBONS, TIM SALE and many more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

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Volumes 1-3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Syusyusyu Sakurai. Suzu Sakura, a shoujo manga artist, is shocked at the news that the editor she's been working with since her debut is leaving her! The good news is that her new editor is a super-hot guy. Bad news? He totally looks down on shoujo manga! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 600 pages, B&W Cover price $25.00.