Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

Index of the first fifty years of the Phantom, 1948-1998. B&W, 42 pages, standard paper stock.

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"Phantom in The Special Visit" - B edition(Blue cover). This item is an 8-Pager, commonly known as a Tijuana Bible; most were published ca. 1920s-1940s. The artists, writers, and publishers of these booklets are generally unknown. Most 8-Pagers are humorous takes on newspaper comic strip characters, movie stars, and political figures of the time, usually in sexually explicit situations, and invariably produced without permission or respect for copyright. These are timeless pieces of American comic sub-culture and are often considered the precursor to the underground comics created by the likes of Robert Crumb and Gilbert Shelton. Due to the circumstances in which these items were originally created, it is virtually impossible to determine edition and printing, although modern era reprints are usually easily identifiable. We will note these differences to the best of our ability. Not available for international sale. You must be 18 or older to order this item. Stapled pages, 4-in. x 3-in., 8 pages, single ink color.

Features artwork from Phil Noto. 24 pages, black and white, 8.5" X 5.5" Cover price $10.00.

The Philippine Comics Review (1979) is a magazine published by Tikbalang Publications. Get a first-hand look into the Philipino comic industry. Features the articles "Is [Francisco] Coching Still Relevant," "Opinions/Alex Toth," "Ravelo: Iconoclast," "Nino's Art" (about Alex Nino, including an interview with the artist), "Vince Fago at the Plaza" (about Vincent Fago), Nestor Redondo portfolio, and more. 64 pages, color Redondo covers with black and white photos and illustrations in the interior, 8.50-in x 11-in.

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Program for the 1972 Phoenix Con. Guests included C. C. Beck. 8.5" x 11", 12 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart VG 4.0 $66.50 or Best Offer View scans Manufacture glue no longer holding slipcase together. Book in FN condition. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Limited Edition (Leatherbound Hardcover with Slipcase) - Volumes 3: A-J & 4: K-Z in One Volume - 1st printing. By Ernest W. Gerber. Introduction by Stan Lee. Featuring 17,700 color illustrations of Marvel comics, starting from June 1961 through 1990. Also included is a relative value index and detailed artist compilation. Hardcover (Leatherbound with Slipcase), 10-in. x 13-in., 340 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,500 copies. For Volume 1-2 see Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books (1989). Cover price $129.95.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Volume 1 includes A-B and covers everything from Aardvark to Byzantine Empire. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Volume 5 includes I-J and covers everything from Ibex to Juvenile Delinquency. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Proof Cover for Picture World Encyclopedia Q-R (1959). 4 pages, full color.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Proof Cover for Picture World Encyclopedia S-T (1959). 4 pages, full color.

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Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

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Proof Cover for Picture World Encyclopedia U-V-W (1959). 4 pages, full color.

Picture World Encyclopedia (1959) was a 12 volume series produced with the intent of offering a children's encyclopedia with text that has been succinctly and carefully written in a way to not only inform but to entertain as well. Each volume makes use of the picture story techniques that have proven successful in training and teaching young minds. Also included is a 12 step ladder activity for the children to test what they've learned. Square-bound softcover.

United States Edition - Limited to 122 copies - Signed and numbered by Dave Sim. Behind the scenes material detailing Dave Sim's work on issue 8 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles alongside Kevin Eastman. 20 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott - 1st printing. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. ? DH Press Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Scenes and text from the movie. Softcover 11-in. x 15-in. 48 pages B&W.

This issue: Appleseed: Ex Machina - Exclusive access to 2008's hottest anime movie; The LARPer Image - Real-life role-playing; Is Anime Dead? 5 industry luminaries weigh in; Model Citizen - Build your own robot; 10 best anime, comics, games, movies of the month; Inside Peeks - Avatar, Code Geass, Speed Racer, xxxHOLiC, Honey and Clover, Tweeny Witches, Crisis Core, Secret Invasion, Frisky Dingo, Terminator. From the minds behind Newtype USA comes PiQ! The magazine covers anime, manga, video games, lifestyle, and other aspects of pop culture of keen interest to fans everywhere! Cover price $6.99.

This issue: See you in Hell with Sam & Max; Exclusive Manga Previews - Batman: Death Mask, Steel Fist Riku; The Cons of Spring - The pros and cons of Ikkicon and Katsucon; Where's the Action? The rise and fall of the macho action movie; Chinese RPGs - Chrono Trigger on your NES? You better believe it; 10 best anime, comics, games, movies of the month; Inside Peeks - Lucky Star, Persona 3 FES, Iron Man, Torchwood, Vexille, Disgaea 3, Nana, CJ7. From the minds behind Newtype USA comes PiQ! The magazine covers anime, manga, video games, lifestyle, and other aspects of pop culture of keen interest to fans everywhere! Cover price $6.99.

This issue: Speed Racer - Go full-throttle with this summer's biggest, baddest, awesomest movies; Movie Video Games - Hulk, Lego Indiana Jones, Hellboy, Iron Man; Toto! The Wonderful Adventure - Manga Preview; 10 best anime, comics, games, movies of the month; Inside Peeks - Ninja Gaiden II, Shin-chan, Emma; China Mieville on heroes and fantasy; Behind the scenes - Bjork's Wanderlust; Tokyo International Anime Fair - What's new, what's hot; Found in Translation - Making Japan make sense. From the minds behind Newtype USA comes PiQ! The magazine covers anime, manga, video games, lifestyle, and other aspects of pop culture of keen interest to fans everywhere. Cover price $6.99.

This issue: The little robot with a big heart - Pixar's WALL-E takes us to new levels of animation; The origins of Space Ghost Coast to Coast; Comic Excerpts - Hellboy: Darkness Calls, B.P.R.D.: Killing Ground; 10 best anime, comics, games, movies of the month; Ladytron - New album, new sound; The future of Tabletop RPGs; Meet the man with 20,000 Films; Inside Peeks - Hellboy II, The Incredible Hulk, Legion of Super-Heroes, Ghost Slayers Ayashi, Final Fantasy IV, Maria Watches Over Us, Doctor Who, Stargate Atlantis. From the minds behind Newtype USA comes PiQ! The magazine covers anime, manga, video games, lifestyle, and other aspects of pop culture of keen interest to fans everywhere. Cover price $6.99.

Program guide from the 10th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Comicon, running April 25-27 at Monroeville Expomart. Features schedule of events, biographies, special guests, gaming schedule, movie schedule, Comicon merchandise, convention map, costume contest, and more. Cover by George Perez has Superman, Vision, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Batman, Atom, Wasp, Goliath, Beast, Scarlet Witch, Thor, She-Hulk, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Quicksilver, Red Tornado, Aquaman, Firestorm, Wonder Man, Steel, Elongated Man, Plastic Man, Iron Man, Tigra, Black Canary, Hulk, Martian Manhunter, Black Panther, Flash, Hawkeye, Warbird, Blue Beetle, Hawkman?, Jack of Hearts, Green Lantern, and Spider-Man. Back Cover by Patrick Block. B&W with color covers.

Convention program for the 1999 Pittsburgh Comicon. Michael Turner "Fathom" cover. Bios on stars attending the con including Alley Baggett, Lou Ferrigno, Brian Pulido, George Perez, and many others. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 66 newsprint pages.

Convention program for the 2004 Pittsburgh Comicon. Patrick Block wraparound cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 56 newsprint pages.

Convention program for the 2005 Pittsburgh Comicon. Mark Texeira wraparound cover. Bios on stars attending the con including Margot Kidder, Ernie Hudson, Terry Moore, George Perez, and many others. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 56 newsprint pages.

Convention program for the 2006 Pittsburgh Comicon. Jim Balent cover. Articles on the guests George Perez, Brian Michael Bendis, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Jim Balent, Adam Hughes, Greg Horn, Michael Turner, Mark Waid, Bob McLeod, Howard Chaykin, Arthur Suydam, Tim Truman, Joe Linsner, and others. Folds out to 11-in. x 12-in.; black and white; 20 newsprint pages.

Convention program for the 2009 Pittsburgh Comicon. Mike Okamoto cover. Articles on the guests Stan Lee, Mike Grell, Adam Hughes, Terry Moore, and many more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 54 newsprint pages.

8.5" x 11", 12 pages, B&W

Promotional preview issue of Pizzazz magazine. Originally only provided to potential advertisers. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages, full color.

1st printing. Art by Nate Van Dyke. Levi Strauss, EMI Records, Kid Robot, and Activision is where he went to make a name, but when he wanted to have "fun" he came to Heavy Metal Magazine! Fast becoming a fan-favorite, he still felt limited by the stories he wanted to tell-so we couldn't resist letting him cut loose with a collection of his most insane, private, twisted illustrations! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Planet Comicon Program book for the 20th anniversary convention in Kansas City which ran from March 29th-30th. 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Professor Jane Plant CBE and Gill Tidey. From the bestselling author of "Your Life in Your Hands." A cook book that provides healthy non-dairy eating suggestions for everyone. it illustarates how a lifestyle of non-dairy eating and healthy living can complement conventuional medical treatment of breast or prostate cancer. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in, 250 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.95.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers.

5th Anniversary Spectacular.
Marx Factory: Figure & Playset Master List.
Marx Hong Kong: Warriors of the World.
50th Anniversary of WWII: Marx Military Training Center playsets, Battleground playsets, WWII Playsets.
Ideal's Unique Series: Battle Action.
Squarebound, slick paper, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, black and white, Cover price $9.95.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.00.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.00.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.00.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.00.