Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

Rip Kirby Adventure in Art (1947, King Features Syndicate), a large promotional brochure created to introduce newspaper editors to comics and features that were not yet in their paper--in this case, Rip Kirby by Alex Raymond. Attractive, four page die-cut promotional brochure, 11-in.x 16-in on heavy card stock with ten Rip Kirby daily reproduced from 1947, each 10-in. x 2.75-in. A rare item that saw very limited distribution. Comments from the brochure: "As Alex Raymond's Rip Kirby is about to pass the 200 mark in client newspapers, it is fitting to analyze the reason for the strip's ever increasing popularity.There are many adventure strips and quite a few of them are excellent in story, in suspense, in draftsmanship. But there is no other strip published today that is so truly an adventure in story, but in art as well. Rip Kirby has all the elements that an outstanding adventure strip--or rather a detective strip, to be more precise--should have. Editors expect excitement, action, sustained interest, plot and climaxes. But, excellent though Rip Kirby is in all those elements, it stands entirely alone in its superb art--it is truly an adventure in art. As a great art authority said, 'Rip Kirby elevates the newspaper strip into the realm of classicism,' and as one of the country's best known editors wrote, 'The best drawn comic I ever saw.' Take a few minutes to look over the sample strips reproduced herewith. Then--to paraphrase a well-known advertising slogan--'Compare; comparison proves!'"

Not titled and not numbered, circa 1975. Tabloid format catalog mailer from Rip Off Press with ads for Books, Comics, T-Shirts, Posters, etc. Front fold splash art by Gilbert Shelton. Centerfold spread contains an untitled Fat Freddy's Cat comic strip by Gilbert Shelton and Dave Sheridan. 9-in. x 11 1/2-in. (folded), 8 pages (+ a 4 page insert), black and white, monotone color.

Vol. 49. 1998. Gilbert Shelton, Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers cover. 8" x 10 1/4". 41 pages. Black and white.

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Spring Catalog. 1988. Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers cover. 7" x 10", 48 pages, B&W.

New Year's Catalogue. 1988. Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers cover. 7" x 10", 48 pages, B&W.

New Year's Edition. 1991. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4". 48 pages. Black and white.

Fall/Holiday edition. 1992. Gilbert Shelton, Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers cover. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4". 55 pages. Black and white.

Ripley's Belive It or Not 18th Series (77388, 1971) is a paperback published by Pocket Books. Cover price $0.95.

Girl floating in space. by Rob Liefeld X-Force creator Rob Liefeld gives the fans a sneak-peek into his sketchbook with Volume 1 of his color sketchbook series, packed with never-before-seen pages, layouts, and designs from Youngblood: Bloodsport, and other comic properties such as the Re:Gex. Also included is extensive coverage of his entertainment properties such as Testament, The Mark and True Danger. As a special bonus: a sneak preview of new characters from X-Force! Ships with 2 covers in equal quantities, with a special Signed & Numbered Edition available as well! REG. ED.?FC, 32pg$4.99 SGN. ED.?FC, 32pg$14.99 Cover price $4.99.

Girl with horns holding two swords. by Rob Liefeld X-Force creator Rob Liefeld gives the fans a sneak-peek into his sketchbook with Volume 1 of his color sketchbook series, packed with never-before-seen pages, layouts, and designs from Youngblood: Bloodsport, and other comic properties such as the Re:Gex. Also included is extensive coverage of his entertainment properties such as Testament, The Mark and True Danger. As a special bonus: a sneak preview of new characters from X-Force! Ships with 2 covers in equal quantities, with a special Signed & Numbered Edition available as well! REG. ED.?FC, 32pg$4.99 SGN. ED.?FC, 32pg$14.99 Cover price $4.99.

Signed by Eric Joyner - 1st printing. By Eric Joyner. In the years following World War II the major export from Japan wasn't electronic equipment, but toys, specifically tin toys. Crafted in the shapes of submarines, planes, trains, cars, and horses, one of the most popular motifs were toy robots. Constructed in virtually every shape imaginable from the 1940s throughout the 1960s, they ranged in appearance from horror to science fiction characters. Today, these toys are not only fondly remembered by collectors but are being re-created for a whole new generation! Capturing this period in history became a passion of painter Eric Joyner's and in Robots and Donuts he celebrates this forgotten era with images marrying the metal creations with images plucked from his imagination. And, almost always, with donuts. (Why? Well, who doesn't love donuts?) This book also features a look into Joyner's painting style as well as a glimpse at some of his other non-robot themed artwork. In Robots and Donuts Joyner celebrates the era of tin toy robots in a series of whimsical, thoughtful, sometimes tragic but always stunning paintings depicting mechanical men and women in outlandish and impossible settings. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 100 copies. Robots and Donuts: The Art of Eric Joyner will be appealing to both robot and lowbrow art aficionados! With 176 oversize, full-color pages, this beautiful book is a great value! Cover price $99.95.

1st printing. In the years following World War II the major export from Japan wasn't electronic equipment, but toys, specifically tin toys. Crafted in the shapes of submarines, planes, trains, cars, and horses, one of the most popular motifs were toy robots. Constructed in virtually every shape imaginable from the 1940s throughout the 1960s, they ranged in appearance from horror to science fiction characters. Today, these toys are not only fondly remembered by collectors but are being re-created for a whole new generation! Capturing this period in history became a passion of painter Eric Joyner's and in Robots and Donuts he celebrates this forgotten era with images marrying the metal creations with images plucked from his imagination. And, almost always, with donuts. (Why? Well, who doesn't love donuts?) This book also features a look into Joyner's painting style as well as a glimpse at some of his other non-robot themed artwork. In Robots and Donuts Joyner celebrates the era of tin toy robots in a series of whimsical, thoughtful, sometimes tragic but always stunning paintings depicting mechanical men and women in outlandish and impossible settings. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 184 pages, full color. Robots and Donuts: The Art of Eric Joyner will be appealing to both robot and lowbrow art aficionados! With 176 oversize, full-color pages, this beautiful book is a great value! Cover price $24.95.

1st Printing - Giant coloring book featuring characters from Tonka's "Rock Lords". Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.49.

1st printing. Rocket's Blast Special #1 (ditto), with Marvel heroes cover art by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 1960s thru the 1980s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. It features "The Timely Comics Story," written and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. 8.25-in. x 11-in.

2nd printing. Rocket's Blast Special #1 (ditto), with Marvel heroes cover art by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 1960s thru the 1980s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. It features "The Timely Comics Story," written and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. 8.25-in. x 11-in.

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Tribute cover by MyComicShop's Buddy Saunders

3rd printing. Rocket's Blast Special #1, with Marvel heroes cover art by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 1960s thru the 1980s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. It features "The Timely Comics Story," written and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. 8.25-in. x 11-in.

Rocket's Blast Special #2 (19 pgs.; ditto), with Human Torch cover art by Buddy Saunders. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. This issue features recreations from old Captain America comics by Buddy Saunders and Howard Waldrop. Also in this issue, an article on Dell's Naza; comic industry predictions for the far-off year of 1988; reproduced art from Golden Age comics (Captain America, Black Cat, All Winners, Marvel Family, etc.). Artists include: Buddy Saunders, Howard Waldrop, Raymond Miller. Writers include: Margaret Gemingnani, Alan Simons, Edward Simpson. Ditto, 19 one-sided pages, top-stapled magazine. Published by SFCA and edited by G.B. Love. Fall, 1963. 40 cent cover price. Cover price $0.40.

Rocket's Blast Special #6 (15 pgs.; ditto), with Dr. Mid-Nite cover art by Buddy Saunders. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. "The Story of All American Comics" written by Paul Gambaccini and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. Summer, 1964. 45-cent cover price. Cover price $0.45.

Rocket's Blast Special #4 (11 pgs.; ditto). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. This issue features "3 Plus 1", written and illustrated by Raymond Miller highlighting communism fighting heroes like The Fighting American, The Shield, and The Avenger. Edited by G.B. Love. Fall, 1964. 30-cent cover price. Cover price $0.30.

Rocket's Blast Special #5 (14 pgs.; ditto), with Guardian cover by John Fantucchio. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. "The Stars of Star Spangled" written by Don Foote and illustrated by Raymond Miller. Edited by G.B. Love. Winter 1964-1965. 40-cent cover price. Cover price $0.40.

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Rocket's Blast Special #6 (45 pgs.; ditto), with Quality Comics cover art by Raymond Miller. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the ‘60s thru the ‘80s, and this issue is one of the Special Editions. It features a lengthy article on the Quality Comics Group (Police Comics, National Comics, Smash Comics, etc.) by Raymond Miller and Dave Bibby. Edited by G.B. Love. Fall, 1965. 50-cent cover price. Circulation: 500. Cover price $0.50.

"The End of an Era" by William Parente looks at the demise of EC Comics. 8 pages; black and white; 8.5 x 11 in. John Fantucchio front cover; Buddy Saunders back cover. Cover price $0.65.

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No date; circa 1970. Captain Marvel special. 2-page retelling of the origin by Don Newton. Double-page centerspread by Robert Kline. Two pin-ups (Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind) by Newton. The text covers the history of the comic and its publication. Color wraparound cover by Newton. 16 b&w pages plus covers.

A limited edition set of 16 Rocketeer postcards in a printed, folded, cardboard holder, with the first card being signed and numbered by Dave Stevens. A Bettie Page likeness appears on 11 of the cards. Limited to 600.

1st printing. By Alain Silver and James Ursini. A pioneer of independent cinema and the original King of the Exploitation Film, Roger Corman is a fascinating man whose films are expored in this comprehensive volume. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 324 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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2014 Program Guide. Cover by Tony Moore. 20 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Danny Fingeroth. A companion to the world of the 'literary comic book'. It includes the mediums' history, from sequential art in Egyptian tombs, through the superhero boom of the 1940s to the birth of the graphic novel movement and the online offerings. It helps to know issues from 'how to make a graphic novel' to Persepolis and the film and television offerings. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. By Michaela Bushell. From Nietzsche's ubermensch and Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles to Batman, Spider-Man, and Catwoman, this compact, pocket-sized guide to popular culture features fun facts and handy details on the super-humans who saved the world and the villains who fought them. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W (with Red). Cover price $12.99.

Rough Stuff celebrates the art of creating comics! Each issue spotlights never-before published penciled pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and even unused inked versions from artists throughout comics history. This first issue features a who's who of Modern Masters including Alan Davis, George Pérez, Kevin Nowlan, José Luis García- López, Arthur Adams, John Byrne, and Walter Simonson, plus a feature on animation and comics genius Bruce Timm! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W Cover price $6.95.

Spinning off from the pages of Back-Issue! Magazine comes the second issue of Rough Stuff, celebrating the art of creating comics! In this issue, editor (and top pro inker) Bob Mcleod spotlights more never-before-published penciled pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and unused inked versions of art from throughout comics history! First up is a new, profusely illustrated interview with Paul Gulacy on his career ? from his early work on Master of Kung-Fu, up to his current groundbreaking art on DC's new Hex series! Then, view lengthy galleries of work by fan-favorite artists Frank Brunner, Jerry Ordway, and Matt Wagner, who contribute commentaries on pencils, sketches, and more from some of their most beloved comics series ? discussing what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. Also: A pencil art spotlight on one of the most unsung creators in comics today, Brian Apthorp, and a retrospective art gallery on the late comics legend, Alex Toth! Plus: before-and- after comparisons revealing how images changed from initial concept to published version, a look at oddball penciler/inker combinations, and more... all behind a new Gulacy "Hex" cover! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

The industry's buzzing about TwoMorrows' groundbreaking new magazine, Rough Stuff, which celebrates the art of creating comics! In issue #3, editor (and top inker) Bob Mcleod presents more never-before published penciled pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and unused inked versions of art from throughout comics history! First up is a new, heavily illustrated interview with John Romita, Jr. on his career, from his early work on Iron Man to his current groundbreaking art on Marvel's Eternals revamp with Neil Gaiman! Plus, extensive galleries of unseen work by top artists P. Craig Russell, Mike Allred, and Yanick Paquette, whom contribute commentaries on pencils, sketches, and more from some of their most well-known comics work - examining what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. Also: a pencil art spotlight on one of the most talented creators in comics today, Lee Weeks. Plus, a retrospective art gallery on legendary Marvel Comics artist Big John Buscema; before-and-after comparisons revealing how images changed from initial concept to published version, and more, all behind a new Romita Jr. Spider-Man cover! Cover price $6.95.

TwoMorrows' new hit magazine celebrates the art of creating comics and pulls out all the stops for its fourth issue! In this issue, editor (and top pro inker) Bob Mcleod presents never-before published penciled pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and unused inked versions from artists throughout comics history! Featured are extensive galleries by Michael Kaluta (who also provides this issue's new Batman cover, along with his preliminary art from it), Andrew 'Starman' Robinson, Gene 'the Dean' Colan, Howard 'American Flagg' Chaykin, and Steve 'Swamp Thing' Bissette! Each artist provides detailed commentaries on his work, discussing what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. The feature interview this issue is with John Totleben, discussing his career from the Joe Kubert School, to Swamp Thing, Miracleman, and beyond. Plus, there's a look at the recent Wonder Woman Day charity event, showing plenty of rare art from the auction, plus art critiques, before-and-after art comparisons, and more! Cover price $6.95.

This issue celebrates the art of creating comics, presenting never-seen pencil pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history! Inside, editor (and top pro inker) Bob Mcleod has assembled extensive galleries by Paul Smith, Gil Kane, Cully Hamner, Dale Keown, and Ashley Wood! Each artist provides detailed commentaries on their work, discussing what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. The feature interview this issue is with Steve Rude, complete with art from his fabled sketchbooks! There's also an examination of John Albano and Tony DeZuniga's work on Jonah Hex, before-and-after art comparisons, a new Nexus cover by Steve Rude, and more! Includes a free preview of Back-Issue #23, also shipping this month! Cover price $6.95.

Gain insight into the art of creating comics with never-before-seen pencil pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history, plus interviews, articles, critiques, and more! This issue features an interview with Brian Stelfreeze, who provides the cover painting featuring Daredevil and Elektra. An interview with fan-favorite artist Butch Guice includes rare, unpublished art from his stellar career. Also, there are extensive galleries of art, with commentary by British artist Ian Churchill. Plus, Dave Cockrum, Colleen Doran, behind-the-scenes of independent comics, and art and comments by Andrew Barr, Brandon Graham, and Asaf Hanuka! Lastly, a free preview of Alter Ego #73. Cover price $6.95.

Take a fascinating look into the creative process of comic art with interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history! This issue features an in-depth interview and cover painting by X-Men inker Tim Townsend! Also, Craig Hamilton, Dan Jurgens, and Howard Porter all contribute their preliminary art, with detailed commentaries to explain its evolution into finished form. Plus, we spotlight legendary Marvel artist Marie Severin with a career-spanning retrospective, and also present a feature on graphic novels, with art and comments by Dawn Brown, Tomer Hanuka, Ben Templesmith, and Lance Tooks! Cover price $6.95.

This issue features an in-depth interview and cover painting by the extraordinary Mike Mayhew! Also in Rough Stuff #8, we present preliminary and unpublished art by Alex Horley, Tony Dezuniga, Nick Cardy, and Rafael Kayanan, as each artist offers commentary explaining how their work evolves into its finished form. Plus: Dominique Leonard spotlights the great Belgian comic book artists, Mike Murdock goes under the knife for a Rough Critique of his work, and more! Edited by pro artist, Bob McLeod. Cover price $6.95.

Rough Stuff presents another fascinating journey into the creative minds and processes of comics artists, with interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history, plus critiques of newcomers' work, and more! This issue features an amazing four interviews, with Rob Haynes (interviewed by fellow professional artist Tim Townsend), Joe Jusko, Mel Rubi, and Scott Williams, as each artist offers commentary explaining how their work evolves from concept and rough, into finished form. Plus: editor and pro artist Bob McLeod presents an article examining 'Inkers: Who Needs 'Em?' Rudy Vasquez goes under the scrutiny of a Rough Critique of his work, and more! New painted cover by Joe Jusko! Cover price $6.95.

Rough Stuff gets deep into the minds and processes of the top artists in comics, with interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history - plus critiques of newcomers' work, and more! This issue features an interview with the amazing Ron Garney, showing copius examples of his sketchwork, complete with Ron's comments. There's also art- and commentary-filled features on Andy Smith, Michael Jason Paz, and Matt Haley, showing how their work evolves from concept and rough, into finished form. Plus, excerpts from the new book, Alex Raymond: His Life and Art, by Tom Roberts! 'Sequential Art 101' features secrets of teaching comic art by Rough Stuff editor and pro inker Bob McLeod, plus a new cover by Garney and McLeod, a 'Rough Critique' of a promising newcomer, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Rough Stuff presents more interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from the top artists in comics - plus critiques of newcomers' work, and more! This issue features a new cover by Greg Horn, plus interviews with Horn and Tom Yeates on how they produce their stellar work. There's also features on Gene Ha, Jimmy Cheung, and Mike Perkins, complete with numerous examples of their sketchwork and commentary explaining how they work. Plus: 'Convention-al Wisdom', a new article offering tips on collecting sketches and commissions from artists, by Rich Cirillo, a 'Rough Critique' of a newcomer's work, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Rough Stuff presents more interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from the top artists in comics - plus critiques of newcomers' work, and more! This issue features an interview with comic painter Chris Moeller, who also contributes a stunning cover. There're also features on New Zealand comic artist Colin Wilson, G.I. Joe artist Jeremy Dale, and fan favorite Terry Dodson, complete with numerous examples of their sketchwork and commentary explaining how they work. Plus: 'Good Girl Art,' a new article about everyone's favorite collectible art, by Robert Plunkett, a 'Rough Critique' of an aspiring artist's work, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Horizontal" Art and Cover by J. Scott Campbell. This uniquely created sketchbook gives you the look and feel of real pencil sketches in a spiral bound, 48 page sketchbook! This sketchbook gives you an inside look into the process of conception to reality of the J. Scott Campbell artwork you know and love! Featuring DC, Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars heroes, and of course Campbell's most famous creation Danger Girl! Softcover (Spiral-Bound), 6-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, B&W on colored paper. NOTE: These were only available at conventions and through J Scott Campbell's Website. All copies should be signed. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Vertical" Art and Cover by J. Scott Campbell. This uniquely created sketchbook gives you the look and feel of real pencil sketches in a spiral bound, 48 page sketchbook! This sketchbook gives you an inside look into the process of conception to reality of the J. Scott Campbell artwork you know and love! Featuring more of Campbell's work for DC, Marvel, Zenescope, his Fairy Tale Fantasies calendar series, and of course Campbell's most famous creation Danger Girl! Softcover (Spiral-Bound at Top), 6-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, B&W on colored paper. NOTE: These were only available at conventions and through J Scott Campbell's Website. All copies should be signed. Cover price $19.95.

Cover by Wally Wood. Inaugural issue of Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, feautring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W

Cover by Wally Wood. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20B&W

Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20B&W

Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20B&W

Cover by Jack Davis. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, B&W

Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, B&W

Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, B&W

Cover by Jack Davis. Russ Cochran's Comic Art Auction catalog, mailed to collectors throughout the country, featuring images, and starting bid prices for the pieces offered in Russ' monthly comic auctions. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W