Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

1st Printing. French Edition. By Marjorie Alessandrini. Part of the "Graffiti" series devoted to comic book cartoonists' monographs. This book focuses on the life and work of Robert Crumb. Softcover, 7 1/8" x 9 3/4", 126 pages, Text w/ B&W illustrations, French language.

1st printing. Written by Patrick Macias and Samuel Sattin. An insightful guide to the under-explored medium of anime, Crunchyroll's Essential Anime features 50 influential and unforgettable anime series and films that have left an undeniable impact on our culture. More than just a list of anime to watch, Essential Anime digs into the distinct stories of the creators and studios behind the making of these must-see anime titles, as well as the personal connections and importance they hold with anime fans around the world. With commentary on anime's history and lasting appeal, recommendation lists, and hundreds of stunning images, Crunchyroll's Essential Anime is an indispensable guide for anime lovers and fans, offering an entertaining and moving narrative about anime's true impact on pop culture. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in. 228 pages, Text with full color illustration. Cover price $24.99.

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1st Printing. Edited by Emma Petit, John Dunning and Paul Gravett. Cover art by Laura Oldfield Ford. Drawing on the perspectives of cartoonists from around the globe, CTRL.ALT.SHIFT is an entertaining, informative, and accessible introduction to one of the greatest impediments to development and justice worldwide - Corruption. Softcover, 10-in.x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.99.

"Deviled Ham" 2007 Convention sketchbook by Cully Hamner. 5 1/2" x 8 3/8", 36 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Tom Shapira. Curing the Postmodern Blues explores Grant Morrison and Chris Weston's The Filth as a response to the postmodern condition. The volume also explores The Filth's relationship to The Invisibles, to The Matrix, and to the work of Alan Moore. Includes interviews with Grant Morrison, Chris Weston, and inker Gary Erskine, plus preliminary art from Weston. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Foreword by Mort Walker. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like Gangbusters to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more, paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Cybertronian: Beast Wars - The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide - Volume 1 - 1st printing. A special Beast Wars edition of Cybertronian TRG, covering the first two series of Beast Wars, plus the Kay Bee-exclusive line Machine Wars. As always, accessories and variations will be covered along with tech specs and exclusive toys. Also included will be a detailed episode guide for the first two seasons of the Beast Wars TV series with a cast list of characters and voice actors. With a series-by-series checklist and a detailed history into all aspects of the Beast years of Transformers, this edition is a must for any Trans-Fan! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2nd Edition - Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide - Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Doug Dlin and Harold Tietjens. For 25 years, people around the world have thrilled to stories of a world transformed, where things are not where they seem, a world of robots both heroic and evil, the world of the Transformers. Each year brings a new incarnation, right up to this year's sequel to the 2007 summer blockbuster movie. This unofficial guide presents clear photos, descriptive text, and enlightening comments on every American-market Transformers brand action figure released from 1984 to 1987, including mail-order exclusives and bonus pack-in toys. It also includes photos of all accessories, commentaries on each year's shift in focus and checklists. And there's even more than meets the eye: a guide to the original Marvel Comics series, an entire section devoted to the 1986 animated movie, and more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Cover by Tim Collier and Ryan Kinnaird. Edited by Guy Brownlee. Stories and art by Tim Eldred, Jonathan Jarrard, Diana Sprinkle, Robert de Jesus, Eddie Perkins, and Guy Brownlee. Antarctic Press, one of the first US publishers to import manga and anime, presents an anime-inspired anthology of art and comics. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover by Robert de Jesus. Edited by Guy Brownlee. Stories and art by Tim Eldred, Jonathan Jarrard, Robert de Jesus, Stephen Sandoval, Eddie Perkins, and Guy Brownlee. Antarctic Press, one of the first US publishers to import manga and anime, presents an anime-inspired anthology of art and comics. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dcon '73 Progress Report #2. Cover of Vincent Price as Dr. Phibes. Taking the place of the failed Worldcon '73 bid and billed as the eighth annual Southwestercon, Dcon '73 featured Harlan Ellison, Bill Gaines, Burne Hogarth, Jerry Bails and Andrew J. Offutt. Also includes an ad from Howard Rogofsky and Jerry Bails. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 total pages printed on pink paper.

Flyer for the 1979 D-Con Dallas convention for comics, movies, and science fiction. 1 Page, B&W, 8.5" x 11".

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Paper doll cut-out book with photos and articles about Dale Messick. 8 1/2-in. x 11 -in. 56 Pages B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Paper doll cut-out book with photos and articles about Dale Messick. 8 1/2-in. x 11 -in. 56 Pages B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Paper doll cut-out book with photos and articles about Dale Messick. 8 1/2-in. x 11 -in. 56 Pages B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Paper doll cut-out book with photos and articles about Dale Messick. 8 1/2-in. x 11 -in. 56 Pages B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Program book from the 2003 convention. Flipbook cover featuring the Punisher by Tim Bradstreet and Aayla Secura (Jedi knight) by Phil Noto.

Program book from the 2003 convention. Flipbook cover.

Program book from the 2005 convention. Flipbook cover featuring the Punisher by Tim Bradstreet and Swamp Thing by Bernie Wrightson. 12 pages, B&W.

Flip book with Teen Titans cover on one side and Catwoman on the other. Dallas Comic Con 2006 program book. 16 pages, B&W.

Program book from the 2013 convention. No publisher listed. Captain America cover by Jim Steranko.

1982 Progress Report for the first Dallas Fantasy Fair. Contains comprehensive convention information: general information, guests, activities and attractions, programming schedule. 7" x 11", 16 newsprint pages, black and white.

Dallas Fantasy Fair 1993 Free Preview Report. Advance mailer containing comprehensive convention information: general information, guests, activities and attractions, programming schedule. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 24 pages, black and white.

July 6-8, 1984 Dallas Comic Con program featuring activity/video schedules, guest profiles, photos, and illustrations by various artists. Wraparound cover art by Welling. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, black and white.

1985 Dallas Comic Con booklet featuring activity/video schedules, guest profiles, and illustrations by various artists. Cover by Will Eisner. 24 pages b & w with ads.

Convention program book for the 1988 Dallas Fantasy Fair. Includes activities and attractions, anime and video schedule for the convention. Also includes prominent guest biographies. 32 pages, B&W.

Convention program book with bios of Sergio Aragones, Chester Brown, Bob Burden, Kurt Busiek, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Kerry Gammill, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Harvey Kurtzman, Jim Lee, Craig Russell, Mark Schultz, Julius Schwartz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Starlin, John Totleben, Bill Willingham, Roger Zelazny, and many others, plus lots of photos of many of these guests. Schultz cover.

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Cover by Kelley Jones. One page tribute to Harvey Kurtzman. One page profiles of Forrest J Ackerman, Ray Harryhausen and others. 52 pages, B&W.

Cover by Rob Liefeld. Program book for the 1995 Dallas Fantasy Fair. 42 Pages, B&W.

Matt Wagner cover. Hembeck centerfold. 42 pages. Magazine b&w. November 23-25 Supershow.

Kenneth Smith cover. November 29-Dec. 1 Dallas convention program book. Information about each guest, events schedule, company ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

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Spring 1969. Convention news updates plus ads. Cover by George Barr, which features the "Dallas 1973" logo designed in conjunction with a bid to bring the 1973 Worldcon to Dallas. Edited by Tom Reamy. Circulation: approx 5000; 8.5 x 11; black and white; 20 pages.

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Summer 1969 issue.

Mostly ads (2 pages on Jim Steranko's Talon). 7.75-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 7.75-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 7.75-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 56 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 32 newsprint pages.

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Mostly ads. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 32 newsprint pages. Circulation approx 6,000. Title becomes Nostalgia News with next issue.

DallasCon 1977 Program Book. 7.5-in. x 10-in. 20 pages, B&W.

Dallascon 1979 Program Book. 7-in. x 9.75-in. 32 pages, B&W.

1st printing. "Dames, Dolls, and Gun Molls: The Art of Robert A. Maguire!" Written by Jim Silke. Art by R. Maguire. In the course of his long and illustrious career, renowned illustrator/painter Robert A. Maguire created gorgeous cover images for more than a thousand books and worked for virtually every mainstream publisher in the U.S. Best known for his incomparably sexy "femme fatale" images for pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and 1960s, Maguire built a long and legendary career showcasing character portraits that were iconic and beautiful, painting subjects that felt simultaneously real and sensually compelling. Now, art historian and living pinup legend Jim Silke casts his curatorial eye toward Maguire's long and fascinating career in his first art collection/artist biography, Dames, Dolls, and Gun Molls. With a keen eye for criticism and his trademark style and wit, Silke explores the legacy of an artist whose work is known by millions the world over. Presenting the lush, sensuous "good-girl" art of acclaimed artist R. Maguire! Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by Rod Barzilay. Art by Graham Bleathman. Dan Dare is easily the most famous British comic hero. His adventures appeared in the original Eagle magazine during the 1950s and 1960s. This innovative Haynes Manual takes a detailed look inside the spaceships, space stations and various other craft that played such a huge part in bringing the excitement of space travel to the stories. Beautifully illustrated with cutaway artwork by Graham Bleathman, and supported by fabulous contemporary comic-strip art, this is the ultimate technical guide to the spaceships of Dan Dare and a wonderful addition to every comic fan's bookshelf. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $27.95.

2nd Edition - 1st Printing.

Written by: Mary Smith

Dan DeCarlo was the definitive Archie artist for nearly 50 years. He was born December 19, 1919 and passed away December 20, 2001 at the age of 82. Compiling much of his work, from his early years as an artist for the military, to his expansive career doing Archie, this book was edited and put together by Mary Smith, who was probably the most knowledgable fan of his work to date.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 124 pages, B&W.

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1st Printing. Written by Lee Server. A fascinating in-depth look at the most outrageous literary phenomenon of all time: the pulp magazine! Dazzlingly illustrated, Danger is my Business documents the birth of American pop fiction, from horror and science-fiction to mysteries, westersn, and romance - genres that have no permeated virtually every form of mass media in America!. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Issue No. 3. Organized by David J. Esser and Walt Coddington. Cover by Marshall Lanz. Superhero centered fanzine. Ditto printing. 11" X 8 1/2". 42 pages.