Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

Official Final Issue of Jack Kirby Quarterly released as a oneshot. 28 Pages, B&W, 6-in x 8 1/4-in.

Joe Chiodo convention sketchbook. Signed and numbered by Joe Chiodo on inside front cover - Limited to 1000 copies. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 28 pages, B&W.

Softcover book by Al Dellinges covering Joe Kubert's classic was stories. The volume contains aticles and an interview with Kubert, plus other professionals (Neal Adams, Roy Thomas, and others) discussing his work. The book contains much art (most of it previously published, though also a few pages from Kubert's sketchbook). 8 5/8-in x 10 1/2-in; black and white, 120 pages, no date. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. In his own words, this is the life of Joe Simon, one of the most important figures in comics history and half of the famous creative team Simon and Kirby. Joe Simon co-created Captain America, star of this summer's anticipated movie blockbuster, and was the first Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics (then known as Timely, where he hired Stan Lee for his first job in comics). He recounts the near-death of comics, the Congressional witch-hunts of the 1950s, and the scramble for creators to survive. In the process he reveals what it was like to bring comics out of their infancy, as they became an American art form. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustartions and 8 pages in full color). Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00

1st Printing. Written by Gary Trudeau, John Hubley, and Faith Hubley. Introduction by Gary Trudeau. A collection of behind the scenes notes, script markings, and behind the scenes stories about the creation of A Doonesbury Special, the 1977 short animated special! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Brian Peck. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Commonly referred to by his peers as "The Michelangelo of Comics," John Buscema's career has spanned decades and hundreds of characters. This exhaustive look at Buscema's career and art covers every aspect of this legend's work, with over 200 examples of the master's original art. Comics historian Brian Peck interviewed Buscema's colleagues and paints a complete picture of one of the comic's most outstanding artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and John Buscema. Introduction by Jim Steranko. The John Buscema Sketchbook presents a collection of the artist's personal drawings and studies. Done for his own enjoyment, practice, or self-expression, the art offers a unique appreciation of his draftsmanship and creativity on a variety of subjects. Accompanying text by Buscema addresses both his career and his technique. Features a leatherette hardcover and a smythe-sewn binding. Hardcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash. Art by John Romita Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. Also featuring art by Todd McFarlane, John Romita, Jr., Neal Adfams, Stan Goldberg, Don Perlin, and more. In this new book, 'Jazzy' John Romita - the artist who made The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel's #1-selling comic book in the 1960s - talks about his life, his art, and his contemporaries! Authored by former Marvel Comics editor in chief and top writer Roy Thomas, and noted historian Jim Amash, it features the most definitive interview Romita's ever given, about working with such comics legends as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, following Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko as artist on the strip, and more! Plus, Roy Thomas shares memories of working with Romita in the 1960s-70s, and Jim Amash examines the awesome artistry of Ring-a-Ding Romita! Lavishly illustrated with Romita art - original classic art, and unseen masterpieces - as well as illos by some of Marvel's and DC's finest, this is at once a career overview of a comics master, and a firsthand history of the industry by one of its leading artists! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Good $2.65

Featuring an All-New Short Story Written by NEIL GAIMAN. Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR. Thirty years ago, a young John Romita Jr. walked into the Marvel Comics offices, looking for work as an artist. Despite his impressive legacy as the son of famed Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr., Romita Jr. faced a difficult entry into the intensively competitive field. But through the years, Romita Jr. proved without a doubt he possessed the rare skill, creativity and dedication to be a successful professional. Crafting a historic career that places him among the industry's elite talents, he has illustrated nearly every Marvel character - from Spider-Man to the X-Men. In celebration of Romita Jr.'s illustrious body of work, this keepsake edition features a brand new story written by Neil Gaiman, an all-new interview with the acclaimed artist, a gallery of his most memorable covers and pinups, rare sketches, a comprehensive chronology, testimonials and congratulations from fellow writers and artists, and more! Also including Romita Jr.'s first Marvel work from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11! 64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and John Romita, Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. John Romita, Sr. has drawn every major Marvel character including landmark runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Fantastic Four and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and Senior Art Director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This book reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and John Romita, Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. John Romita, Sr. has drawn every major Marvel character including landmark runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Fantastic Four and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and Senior Art Director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This book reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

ComicTom101 Exclusive cover - Limited to 400 copies. Sketchbook featuring the work of Johnny Desjardins. 24 pages, full color.

Convention Exclusive "Daredevil Sketch" Edition Virgin Cover by Johnny Desjardins. A sketchbook featuring the work of Johnny Desjardins. 24 pages, full color.

First edition 1993. Price guide for everything Phantom: comics, cards, toys, games, posters, etc. 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/4-in. 70 pages. B&W. Text with pictures. Cover price $9.95.

Second edition 1996. Price guide for everything Phantom: comics, cards, toys, games, posters, etc. 7 in. x 10 in. 106 pages. B&W. Text with pictures. Cover price $9.95.

Third Edition 2006. Price guide for everything Phantom: comics, cards, toys, games, posters, etc. 112 pages. B&W. Text with pictures. NOTE: CD may or may not be included. Cover price $16.50.

1st printing.

Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture.

This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today. The Joker debuted in Batman #1 (1940) as the typical gangster, but the character evolved steadily into one of the most ominous in the history of sequential art.

Scholars from a wide array of disciplines look at the Joker through the lens of feature films, video games, comics, politics, magic and mysticism, psychology, animation, television, performance studies, and philosophy.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $60.00.

Ashcan-sized sketchbook featuring 32 full color pages of work by Meyers.

First printing. 48 pages, color and B&W. 6" x 9".

Add to cart Very Fine $60.00

1st Printing. Written by Colin M Jarman and Peter Acton. The previously untold and controversial story behind the development, creation, and evolution of the comic book legend Judge Dredd, in the words and artists who brought him and his violent world to life in the pages of 2000 AD! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, Text, with B&W and Full Color illustrations.

Set 1 - "The Beast and the Machine" - Art by Michael Golden. Loose Pages (In Envelope), 11-in. x 17-in., 10 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.95.

Set 2 - "Smile for the Camera" - Art by Michael Golden. Loose Pages (In Envelope), 11-in. x 17-in., 10 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.95.

1st printing. "Just Can't Get Enough: Toys, Games, and Other Stuff From the '80s that Rocked!" By Matthew Robinson and Jensen Karp. From Hit Stix to Hungry, Hungry Hippos, My Little Pony to My Buddy, in this fond trip down memory lane, Just Can't Get Enough celebrates all the awesome products kids collected, begged their parents for, threw tantrums about, and obsessed over in the 1980s. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 214 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

It's time for a change! The Caribbean's top-selling comic book magazine is poised to take U.S. and Canadian fandom by storm! See the difference for yourself in the first dynamic issue! From Samurai X to X-Men: The Movie, from comic reviews to creator interviews, get the inside track on it all! Did the Matrix copy the Invisibles? What do comics and wrestling have in common? Is the Cyber-Age the new revolution in comics? Just Comics & More has the answers ? all for the price of a soda! Just Comics & More... all new, all different, all the time! Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Fandom is raving about the hottest new comic book magazine on the racks! At Just Comics & More no punches are pulled, and the hard-hitting style has the fans excited! Was the "murder" of Jason Todd a DC conspiracy? Did Preacher have too much blood on the pulpit? Is violence in comics just too much fun? What's the problem with Alex Ross? Our in-depth features push the boundaries further, asking questions no one else dares to! Why must we listen to The Authority? Does Superman come in Grades of Steel? Why should women fear The Kiss of the Spider-Man? Plus, columns by Link Yaco and Steve Skeates, together with comics' baddest girls, Lara Croft, Vampi, and Shi. And hey, we've even got the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.! Everything the comic buff needs in each monthly issue of Just Comics & More... quality you can afford! Cover price $1.50.

This issue: Vintage Visionary Richie Fahey; Into the Light - Gregory Crewdson; Photo Fantasies - Pierre et Gilles; Darkroom Dreamscapes - Viggo Mortensen; On the Front Lines - Shirin Neshat; Skin City - David Perry. Plus: Outsider Photography, Hot Rods & Hot Girls, '50s Crime Photos, Inside the Asian Sex Trade.

Spring 1995. Lowbrow art d'elegance. This issue: Mike Kelley, Mark Ryden, Twist. Plus: Rick Griffin - Life & Times.

Spring Special 2004. Special Tattoo Issue. Featuring Over 50 Artists. Includes Mister Cartoon, Troy Denning, Jeff Shea, Stephanie Tamez, Mike Giant and more. Cover by Mike Giant. Cover price $4.99.

Spring Special 2005. Art & Culture Magazine. Special Black & White Issue. Featuring: Pushead, Raymond Pettibon, Rick Griffin, Virgil Finlay, Drew Friedman, Bounty Hunter and more. Cover by Pushead. Cover price $4.99.

Summer Special 2003. Special Tattoo Art Issue. Featuring: Ed Hardy vs. Bob Roberts, Rocket From the Crypt, Paul Booth, Mike Davis, Tim Lehi, Grime, Freddy Corbin, Giant One, Jonathan Shaw, Jef Whitehead, Scott Sylvia, Chris Conn, Nalla Smith, Colin Stevens, Tattoo City, Jeff Rassier, Jesse Tuesday, Shamrock Tattoo. Cover price $4.99.

Summer Special 2004. Special Street Art Issue. Featuring: In the Studio with Kaws; Barry McGee - TWIST Bombs Beantown; Neckface - On the Streets of NYC; Tristan Eaton - Confessions of a Crime Tool; Doze Green - Catching Up with the Wanderer; MARS-1 - Brother from Another Planet; Fafi - To Paris and Back; Dalek - Space Monkey Supreme; The Coney Island Project. Cover by Kaws. Cover price $4.99.

Volume One, Issue 1 - Sept. 1997. Interview with David Mack, Kabuki checklist, ads for Kabuki-related items. 6.5" x 10.25", 8 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Kent Williams Drawing and Monotypes is a thought provoking glimpse into the studio of draftsman and painter Kent Williams. This Tundra Sketchbook Series Special presents the artist's own personal selections from his prints and drawings. Also included is an introduction by John Rieber. Other works by the artist include "Blood: A Tale" with J.M. Dematteis and "Meltdown" with Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Kerry Gammill's Drawing Monsters and Heroes for Film and Comics - 1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. Written by Francois Ayroles. This limited edition chapter book sharply satirizes the most important figures and institutions in the comics industry! A fantastic and funny read for alternative and literary comics fans, Key Moments humorously imagines the pivotal events that shaped everyone from Chris Ware and Charles Schultz to Jack Kirby and Will Eisner, from Herge and Uderzo to MAD and RAW. This chap-book is sure to be sought after by art-comix fans for years to come. Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies Cover price $10.00.

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1st printing. By Lisa Petrucci. Walk through a sparkling world of make-believe, a cotton-candy-colored dream world of hearts, flowers, and switchblades, of dewy-eyed cartoon pinup gals, kutie-pie kowgirls, leopard-skinned sweeties, hatchet-wielding honeys, and the cuddliest devil kitties Hell has to offer. The art of Lisa Petrucci is a honey-coated maelstrom of contradictions-the innocence of lost Americana, childhood nostalgia, and traditional feminine iconography all presented with a rebellious spirit. Kickass Kuties: The Art of Lisa Petrucci is the first collection of the artist's remarkable catalog, a hallucinatory tour through an emporium of cultural chaos, a bipolar gallery of imagery both sacred and profane. Lisa's work has been featured in a wide array of national and international books and magazines and her work has been shown in galleries across the U.S. and Europe. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $22.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a book on the legendary comic strip heroes and their creators, by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. The histories of early and influential comic strip heroes, including Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, Secret Agent, Mandrake, the Phantom, and Prince Valiant. Featuring interviews with legendary cartoonists Hal Foster, Lee Falk and Al Williamson. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Jack Kirby tribute. Various artists including Ashley Underwood and Kerry Gammill. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. By Wing Yan and King Tun. All of your favorite characters are here in this explosive The King of Fighters Art Book! Original illustrations produced by the game artists are compiled in a collection like this that has never been seen before! Whether you love them all - or are a die-hard fan for a particular character - this book has something for every KoF fan! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. The publication that started the TwoMorrows juggernaut presents Kirby Five-Oh!, a special look at the best of everything from Jack Kirby's 50-year career in comics! A distinguished panel of experts to choose and examine the best Kirby stories published each year from 1938-1987 and the best covers from each decade! Plus, Jack's 50 best unused pieces of art, and his 50 best character designs! Also, profiles and commentary by the 50 people most influenced by Kirby's work! To wrap it up, there's a 50-page gallery of Kirby's powerful raw pencil art, and a deluxe color section of photos and finished art from throughout his entire half-century oeuvre! Hardcover, 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Issue 44 - April, 1989. Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog featuring a lengthy article for The R. Crumb Trading Card Set, Flash Gordon Volume 2 "Three Against Ming" and a new selection of metal signs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

October 1990 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

March 1991 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

April 1991 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog featuring a lengthy article for The R. Crumb Trading Card Set, Flash Gordon Volume 2 "Three Against Ming" and a new selection of metal signs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

August 1991 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

September 1991 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

August 1992 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

December 1993 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog featuring a cover by Bernie Wrightson. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

1st printing. By Dave Schreiner. From the birth of MOM'S HOMEMADE COMICS to the heyday of CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS and THE CROW, Kitchen Sink Press: The First 25 Years is a vibrant visual history of one of the oldest alternative comic book publishers. This compendium is packed with hundreds of illustrations, comic covers, and photos. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 page, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.