Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

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1st printing. By Marc Singer. One of the most eclectic and distinctive writers currently working in comics, Grant Morrison (b. 1960) brings the auteurist sensibility of alternative comics and graphic novels to the popular genres-superhero, science fiction, and fantasy-that dominate the American and British comics industries. His comics range from bestsellers featuring the most universally recognized superhero franchises (All-Star Superman, New X-Men, Batman) to more independent, creator-owned work (The Invisibles, The Filth, We3) that defies any generic classification. In Grant Morrison: Combining the Worlds of Contemporary Comics, author Marc Singer examines how Morrison uses this fusion of styles to intervene in the major political, aesthetic, and intellectual challenges of our time. His comics blur the boundaries between fantasy and realism, mixing autobiographical representation and cultural critique with heroic adventure. They offer self-reflexive appraisals of their own genres while they experiment with the formal elements of comics. Perhaps most ambitiously, they challenge contemporary theories of language and meaning, seeking to develop new modes of expression grounded in comics' capacity for visual narrative and the fantasy genres' ability to make figurative meanings literal. Hardcover, 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $65.00.

1st printing. By Marc Singer. One of the most eclectic and distinctive writers currently working in comics, Grant Morrison brings the auteurist sensibility of alternative comics and graphic novels to the popular genres that dominate the American and British comics industries. In Grant Morrison: Combining the Worlds of Contemporary Comics, author Marc Singer examines how Morrison uses this fusion of styles to intervene in the major political, aesthetic, and intellectual challenges of our time. Softcover, 256 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Timothy Callahan. Grant Morrison has redefined comics from his trailblazing creation of Zenith, through his metatextual innovations on Animal Man, to his Dadaist super-heroics in Doom Patrol. Along the way, he also addressed Batman with his multi-layered masterpiece Arkham Asylum and the literary Gothic storyline. This book examines all five works in detail, drawing out their running and evolving themes, while an exclusive interview with Morrison on his early career rounds out the volume. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

2nd and later printings. By Timothy Callahan. Grant Morrison has redefined comics from his trailblazing creation of Zenith, through his metatextual innovations on Animal Man, to his Dadaist super-heroics in Doom Patrol. Along the way, he also addressed Batman with his multi-layered masterpiece Arkham Asylum and the literary Gothic storyline. This book examines all five works in detail, drawing out their running and evolving themes, while an exclusive interview with Morrison on his early career rounds out the volume. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

Article, "Inside EC" by Jerry Kolden (illustrations by Al Williamson, Roy Krenkel, George Evans, and Norman Lindsay). George Barr portfolio has him collaborating with Wendy Pini (Fletcher) of Elfquest fame, Tim Kirk, Bjo, Cathy Hill, James Shull, Alicia Austin, Jim Nielson, and Jim Jones. Mr. A comic story by Steve Ditko. Steve Fabian cover. Cover price $1.00.

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The Guide to Trade Paperbacks, Manga and Original Graphic Novels Graphic novels are the fastest growing segment of the industry and Graphic Novel Scene provides the info which comics readers want to know! What's in print? What's it about? Find information valuable to libraries and essential to comic book stores. Each issue includes news, reviews, a price guide, and more. This is the reference that will help readers find the gems they didn't know about! Retailers: Put a copy out for customers to browse and watch your sales increase! (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 48pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - The guide to trade paperbacks, manga and original graphic novels, Graphic Novel Scene provides the info that comic's readers want to know! What's in print? What's it about? Find information valuable to libraries and essential to comic book stores. Including news, reviews, a price guide and more. This is the reference that will help readers find the gems they didn't know about! Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W.

"Vol. 2 # 2." Graphic novel news and reviews. 8.25-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages on white paper. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Edited by Carrye Kay Syma and Robert G. Weiner. Foreword by Robert V. Smith. Afterword by Mel Gibson. Sequential art combines the visual and the narrative in a way that readers have to interpret the images with the writing. Comics make a good fit with education because students are using a format that provides active engagement. This collection of essays is a wide-ranging look at current practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from elementary schools through college. The contributors cover history, gender, the use of specific graphic novels, practical application and educational theory. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 275 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Paul Gravett. Stories and histories concerning graphic novels. Softcover, squarebound, 9-1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Paul Gravett. Stories and histories concerning graphic novels. Softcover, squarebound, 9-1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dean Haspiel: The Early Years!" Written by Christopher Irving and Dean Haspiel. Art and cover by Dean Haspiel. Graphic NYC Presents: Dean Haspiel-The Early Years gives the low-down on the revolutionary indie artist, from his salad days working for Howard Chaykin on American Flagg! to his digital days spearheading the ACT-I-VATE Web collective. The creators of nycgraphicnovelists.com, Christopher Irving and Seth Kushner, bring you Dino's early Billy Dogma and semi-autobio comics presented against the framework of Irving's essays and Kushner and Ryan Roman's photography. Along with a color section, this trade also features a never-before seen Billy Dogma story and artwork, all selected by Dean himself. Enjoy 192 pages of Dino's aggro-moxie in this sexy, black-and-white trade with a 16-page color section, the first of a new series by Graphic NYC! Softcover, 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Issue 1 - February, 1978. The Adult Comix Showcase and Review of Visual Entertainment. Moebius interview. Saddle Stitched, 8" x 11", 60 pages, B&W.

Issue 2 - March, 1978. The Adult Comix Showcase and Review of Visual Entertainment. Saddle Stitched, 8" x 11", 48 pages, B&W.

Issue 3 - April/May, 1978. The Adult Comix Showcase and Review of Visual Entertainment. Brian Bolland covers and story. Saddle Stitched, 8" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. - Mature Readers -

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The Adult Comix Showcase and Review of Visual Entertainment. Special Double Issue! "The Spirit" of the comics- Will Eisner Interview. 60 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

By Ron Goulart.

Boasting more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations showcasing many rare comic book covers and interior art, complemented by a rich, extensive historical perspective exploring the history of American comic books spanning the 1930s to the present, this hardcover treasury will capture the nostalgic heart of comic book fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 344 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. By Tom Tomorrow. A treasury of tomorrow! For the first time in one volume, a collection of Tom Tomorrow's work from the 1980s to present day, including many cartoon rarities which have not seen the light of day since they were first printed in some obscure newspaper or comic book somewhere - and 32 pages of color so vivid, your eyes may bleed. Softcover, 8-in. x 112-in., 236 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. By Art Wood. Join award-winning cartoonist and collector/historian Art Wood in this detailed look at the wit, wisdom, careers, and creations of America's foremost cartoonists. Featuring James Montgomery Flagg (Nervy Nat), Ham Fisher (Joe Palooka), Al Capp (Li'l Abner), George McManus (Bringing Up Father), Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates), Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon), and dozens of others. Hardcover, 8 ½-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

"Frank Miller: A Work in Progress" features interviews with the writer/artist, plus selections of his art (most of it previously published). 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white; 56 pages on white paper; cardstock covers; squarebound. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Cover by Arthuir Adams. Featuring a look at some of the masters of comics art including Art Adams, Murphy Anderson, Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, Mike Grell, Russ Manning, David Mazzucchelli, Curt Swan, and many more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

The Great Comics Game #10410 was the collaborative effort of John Stanley (Little Lulu) & Malcolm Whyte (Fat Cat Coloring Book Series) to produce a trivia quiz/puzzle book about the world of comic strips and comic books. Heavily illustrated with drawings of famous superheroes and comic-strip characters, 32 pages, card-stock cover, FC, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. The definitive illustrated history of comic books from the 1890s to the 1980s! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 314 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. "A Critical Study of the Black and White Publications from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s!" By Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter. This work provides a critical overview of monster magazines from the 1950s to the 1970s. The term "monster magazine" is a blanket term, which, for the purposes of this study is used to describe both magazines that focus primarily on popular horror movies and magazines that contain stories featuring monsters which are illustrated in comic book style but printed in black and white. Hardcover, 230 pages,Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $45.00.

See - Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes SC (1976) Vol. 3 Cover price $15.95.

Revised and Expanded Edition - 1st printing. By David Hughes. Foreword by H. R. Giger. What if I Am Legend had been directed by Ridley Scott, and had starred Arnold Schwarzenegger? What if James Cameron had directed Spider-Man? Why was Nicolas Cage paid $20 million for not playing Superman? From Steven Spielberg's Night Skies, Stanley Kubrick's Childhood's End, and Philip Kaufman's Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, to Kevin Smith's Six Million Dollar Man and Tim Burton's Superman Lives, this groundbreaking book, now fully updated and revised, tells the story of these legendary unmade films. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.95.

Fall 1987. Big Armageddon Issue! Includes interviews with Sonic Youth, 3, Strange Boutique, and RAW artist Charles Burns. Art. Fiction. Post-nuke Dating Tips. Lucian Freud. 20 Nice Things About Morrisey. And Lots of Stuff About Agonizing Death by Atomic Fire. Cover price $2.50.

Music, Comics, and Big Laffs. That Petrol Emotion. The Lime Spiders. Live Skull. Fire Party. Cartoonist Peter Bagge. Thousands of Drooling Vinyl-Crazed Collector Geeks. The Angry Ghost of Elvis Presley. Cover price $2.50.

Love and Rockets - Los Bros Hernandez and the Marvel of the Real. Plus: Swans, Tommy Keene, Dag Nasty, Clive Barker, Chester Brown, Frank & Sammy. Cover price $2.50.

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Music and culture magazine. 1st Appearance of Milk & Cheese. Plus an interview with Bob Burden, the creator of the Flaming Carrot. Also, articles on the band Wire, an interview with the band Naked Raygun and singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. If that wasn't enough, lots of groovy ads for great rock'n'roll of the era -- Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation, Dinosaur Jr.'s Bug, Shudder to Think, Pixies, Michelle Shocked, Unrest, Jon Spencer's first band whose name we can't say, and more. Says Winter 1988 in indicia, but cover says 1989. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing

Album contains 180 slots for stickers.

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 26 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. Story and art by Johnny Hart. One of the most beloved comic strips of all time is comprehensively collected here for the first time! Features personally hand-picked strips from the master himself, Johnny Hart, prior to his death in April 2007. This edition celebrates the prehistoric hilarity which was B.C. Each chapter lovingly captures the best strips from each decade of the comic strip from the 1950's through the 2000's. This volume features detailed descriptions of the real people Johnny patterned each individual character in the strip after and discussion by Johnny Hart of the strip with foreword by Bobby Hart. Also included are rare never-before-published concept art drawn by Johnny Hart just prior to the launch of the strip, and also a newly drawn cover done by Mr. Hart shortly prior to his death. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. R.G.Taylor, best known for his work on Sandman Mystery Theatre, Wordsmith, and Negative Burn, illustrates true stories by a television producer, an animator, a comic book store owner, and many others about the comics they loved in their youth and about the way the medium changed their lives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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1991, sixth edition. Concise guide to the basics of comic book collecting. 5-in. x 6-in. 32 pages, B&W.

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The Guide to Dark Horse Comics. An in depth look at Dark Horse's titles up to 1996 with current prices for the time. Written by Charles W. Rozanski, owner of Mile High Comics. Full color, 96 pages, standard paper stock, squarebound. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By Ken Jones. This book is an introduction to one of the most absorbing and fascinating of hobbies. Jones describes figure and vehicle scales, the necessary tools and materials needed, and the use of dioramas. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Bill Slavicsek. Cover by Ralph McQuarrie. Revised and expanded, this comprehensive volume reveals all the secrets about the characters, vehicles, alien races, and planets that inhabit the Star Wars Universe. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 496 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: The material in this Edition covers A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi only. Cover price $10.00.

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2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Bill Slavicsek. Cover by Ralph McQuarrie. Revised and expanded, this comprehensive volume reveals all the secrets about the characters, vehicles, alien races, and planets that inhabit the Star Wars Universe. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 496 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: The material in this Edition covers A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi only. Cover price $10.00.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. "The Phantom Falcon!" Collects material from Wings Comics (1940) #68-106 and 110. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. "The Complete Sub-Zero Comics!" Collects material from Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 1 #1- Vol. 1 #12, Vol. 2 #1- Vol. 2 #12, Vol. 3 #1- Vol. 2 #12, Vol. 4 #1, Vol. 4 #3, Vol. 4 #8, and Blue Bolt (1949) 106-109. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 300 pages, full color.

Volume 16 - 1st Printing. "The Shark!" Collects material from Amazing Man Comics (1939) #6-22, and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Volume 17-1st Printing. "Man O'Metal!" Collects material from Heroic Comics (1940 Famous Funnies) #7-28. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 182 pages, full color.

Volume 54 - 1st Printing. "The Complete Mighty Man!" Collects material from Amazing Man Comics (1939) #5-25, and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Volume 99/159-1st Printing. "A Haunted Thrills Treasury: Volumes 1 and 2!" Collects material from Haunted Thrills (1952) #3, 7, 10-18. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 182 pages, full color.

Volume 127-1st Printing. "Death Patrol!" Collects material from Military Comics (1941 Quality) #1-43, and Modern Comics (1945) #44-52. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 204 pages, full color.

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Volume 171 - 1st Printing. "Fantom of the Fair!" Collects material from Amazing Mystery Funnies (1938) #11-24, Amazing Adventure Funnies (1940) #1 and Fantoman (1940) #2-4. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Volume 179 - 1st Printing. "The Hangman Volume 1!" Collects material from Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) #17-47. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 382 pages, full color.

Volume 180 - 1st Printing. "The Hangman Volume 2!" Collects Special Comics (1942) #1, Hangman Comics (1942) #2-8, and Black Hood Comics (1943) #9-10. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, full color.

Volume 184A - 1st Printing. "Aman: The Amazing Man!" Collects material from Amazing Man Comics (1939) #5-26, and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. These budget friendly reprints of classic western sci-fi, horror, and adventure comics feature some of the best in public domain comic book reprints. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 348 pages, full color. NOTE: This characters was later repurposed by Matt Fraction, David Aja and Ed Brubaker into Prince of Orphans for Immortal Iron Fist.