Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

1st printing. Edited by Gary Spencer Millidge. Introduction by Terry Gilliam. Featuring specially created comic strips, illustrations, stories, essays, articles, personal tributes, photographs, and lots more, including new and rarely seen interviews, a new biography, and many other surprises. Over 100 contributors including Michael Moorcock, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Will Eisner, and others! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Airwave Publishing presents a three-hour interview on creativity with celebrated comics scribe Alan Moore! Conducted by journalist Bill Baker, the discussion covers the entirety of Moore's career, from his early efforts creating the Maxwell the Magic Cat cartoon strip, to his most recent work on the ABC line of books, with particular attention paid to how he creates his work. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 78 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $9.95.

Includes CD - 1st printing. By Gary Spencer Millidge. Alan Moore is one of the most important creative forces in the history of comics. His innovative works, which include V for Vendetta, Watchmen, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, have become enduring features of the modern cultural landscape. Drawing on new and unpublished interviews, as well as rarely seen art and photos, Alan Moore: Storyteller is a survey of his expansive work, from his high-profile best sellers to rarely seen experimental projects, such as spoken word and performance art. An audio CD will feature excerpts from some of Moore's multimedia performances and songs, making this the Alan Moore handbook: a must-have for his many comic-book fans and anyone interested in the art of visual storytelling. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $45.00.

Does NOT Include CD - 1st printing. By Gary Spencer Millidge. Alan Moore is one of the most important creative forces in the history of comics. His innovative works, which include V for Vendetta, Watchmen, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, have become enduring features of the modern cultural landscape. Drawing on new and unpublished interviews, as well as rarely seen art and photos, Alan Moore: Storyteller is a survey of his expansive work, from his high-profile best sellers to rarely seen experimental projects, such as spoken word and performance art. An audio CD will feature excerpts from some of Moore's multimedia performances and songs, making this the Alan Moore handbook: a must-have for his many comic-book fans and anyone interested in the art of visual storytelling. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Bill Baker. This is an intimate portrait of the writer and his work, detailing both what he's accomplished and what it's cost him to remain true to himself and his craft. This three-plus hour interview begins with Moore's dissection of his commercial comics career. The conversation then turns to the state of the art and business before touching on Lost Girls, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Jerusalem, his novel-in-progress. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.95.

24 pages, B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

28 pages, B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

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Cover and Art by Alex Raymond. Reprints panels from "Flash Gordon in the Water World of Mongo (1937 BLB)". 9" X 11 1/2". 32 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Signed (on the cover ) by Alex Ross and limited to 500 copies, this 32-page sketchbook was released at 2007 San Diego ComicCon. 32 pages of incredible Alex Ross sketches and finished pencils for many of his most popular paintings! Each one is hand-signed on the cover by the artist.

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Signed (on the cover ) by Alex Ross. 32 pages of incredible Alex Ross sketches and finished pencils for many of his most popular paintings! Each one is hand-signed on the cover by the artist.

Limited Edition Sketchbook Signed by Alex Ross. 32 Pages, B&W.

2018 New York Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook - Limited to 300 copies - Signed by Alex Ross. Hardcover, 8 3/4" x 11 1/4", 50 Pages, B&W.

Limited Edition Sketchbook Signed By Alex Ross. 32 Pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Alex Toth and Darrell McNeil. Featuring an afterward by Gary Owens (the voice actor who brought life to Space Ghost and nearly 3,000 other cartoon characters). Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Space Ghost and the Hanna-Barbera "Super-Adventures" with the man who brought them to visual life! Includes more than 2,500 pieces of artwork and featuring designs for such classic cartoon characters as Space Ghost, the Fantastic Four, the Herculoids, the Galaxy Trio, Shazzan, Mightor, the Super Friends and many, many more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 360 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

8-page full-color publication with text by Steve Saffel explaining comic book collecting, accompanied by illustrations by Todd McFarlane (Spider-Man), John Byrne (She-Hulk), and others, all reprinted from various Marvel Comics. New cover: pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Tom Palmer featuring Wolverine and Nightcrawler (from the X-Men), Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, the Wasp (from the Avengers), and Spider-Man.

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Comics News magazine featuring interviews, articles, and a price guide. This month features interviews with Amanda Conner, John Romita Sr., James Tynion IV, and articles on The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, DC's Television proerties, and Rogin the Boy Wonder at 75! 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $7.99.

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Comics News magazine featuring interviews, articles, and a price guide. In this issue, the age of Ultron is Now. Features include interviews with Chip Zdarsky and Howard V. Chaykin, and articles all about Ultron! 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $7.99.

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $40.00 View scan Ripped dust jacket. Oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Dick Lupoff and Don Thompson. Classic history of comic books as told through essays by Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, Ted White, Don Thompson, Ron Goulart, Richard Ellington, Dick Lupoff, Bill Blackbeard, Tom Fagan, Jim Harmon, and Chris Steinbrunner. Edited by Lupoff and Thompson. 16 page color insert reproducing classic Golden Age comics covers. Hardcover, 264 pages, PC/PB&W.

New Edition - 1st printing. Includes new material not found in the 1st Edition - Classic history of comic books as told through essays by Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, Ted White, Don Thompson, Ron Goulart, Richard Ellington, Dick Lupoff, Bill Blackbeard, Tom Fagan, Jim Harmon, and Chris Steinbrunner. Edited by Lupoff and Thompson. 16 page color insert reproducing classic Golden Age comics covers. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.50.

When SECRET WARS ends, there is only ALL-NEW, ALL DIFFERENT MARVEL ... 8-in.x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Cover by Mike McKone. Want to know the best way to explore today's Marvel Universe and build a library of volumes starring your favorite super heroes? We've got you covered! This Reading Chronology will arm you with all the information you need to navigate your way from the original Marvel NOW! era, through the All-New, All-Different Marvel age, up to right NOW! Our easy-to-follow guides will show you where to read the latest adventures of classic characters, cinematic sensations and today's brightest new stars! We're talking Spider-Man, the Avengers, Wolverine, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, S.H.I.EL.D., Ms. Marvel, Spider-Gwen, Squirrel Girl and more! Now it's easier than ever to Make Yours Marvel!

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Marvel is proud to officially unveil the members of the All-New Young Guns, the next generation of Marvel artists and superstars in the making! They are Ryan Stegman, Nick Bradshaw, Sara Pichelli, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Asrar & David Marquez. These six artists are on the precipice of setting the comic industry ablaze with their bombastic art and blockbuster comics and you can preview what exciting projects they're working on in the YOUNG GUNS 2014 SAMPLER! 28 pages, PC/PB&W

Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions. Undated. Showcases comics, original art, and more. Collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, PC/PB&W.

Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions held January 30 & 31, 1999 Catalog #2 . Showcases comics, original art, and more. Collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, PC/PB&W.

Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions held May 29th, 1999 Catalog #3 . Showcases comics, original art, and more. Collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, PC/PB&W.

Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions held May 27th, 2000 Catalog #3 . Showcases comics, original art, and more. Collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions held April 7 & 8, 2001. Showcases comics, original art, and more. Collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Auction bidding catalog for All Star Auctions held May 29-30, 2004. Showcases comics, original art, and more. All in all, nearly 400 collectibles presented with picture scans, estimated values, and descriptions for each one. Makes a great reference for hobbyists and researchers or simply interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W.

Black and White Edition. Art by Jim Lee - limited to 500 copies. 48 pages. B&W interior. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Art by Jim Lee - limited to 1000 copies. 2008 Hard-Traveling Sketchbook. 40 pages. B&W interior. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Program Book for July 15-17, 1977 Portland All-American Comic Book Convention. Guests included Jim Steranko, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Schomberg, Sergio Aragones, Basil Wolverton, Mike Royer. Cover by Alex Schomberg, back cover by Jim Steranko. Interior art by all the guests plus Alan Kupperburg, Howard Chaykin, Joe Kubert, Neal Adams, Dave Stevens, Jack Kirby and Russell Myers. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Official Ballot for the first Alley Awards - 1962. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962. This is the first official ballot for those awards, created and written by Roy Thomas. Note that these first ballots had to be submitted to Thomas by May 31, 1962 and are only for DC nominations, as Fantastic Four #1 hadn't even hit the shelves yet. Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com founder and owner Buddy Saunders remembers filling out one of these ballots at the time, contributing to those first ever awards. 8.5" x 11", 4 mimeographed pages.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1963. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1964. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1965. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1966. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1967. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1968. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1969. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

Official Ballot for the Alley Awards - 1970. When Jerry Bails created the Academy of Comic-Books Arts and Sciences (later renamed Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors) as the first official organization of comic book enthusiasts and historians, his friend and legendary comics historian, Roy Thomas, decided there needed to be comic industry awards as well. The Alley became the first known comic book fan awards and were first presented in 1962.

First Edition of ALTER-EGO #1 (Spring 1961; 22 pages; ditto) This is the holy grail for comic fanzine collectors. The debut issue of Jerry Bails' and Roy Thomas' Alter-Ego tied with Comic Effect #1 for the very first comics-related fanzine ever published. Issue #1 includes the following: "On the Drawing Board" by Jerry Bails (which includes a preview of the legendary "Flash of Two Worlds" from Flash #123); an article about JSA villain The Wizard by Bails; "The Reincarnation of the Spectre" by Roy Thomas (including art by Thomas); a feature on Wonder Woman by Bails; and a funny, five-page parody strip by Thomas called "Bestest League of America." Edited by Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas. 22 pgs. Spring, 1961. NOTE: A 2nd printing of #1 was issued.

1988 Al Dellinges reprint. The reprint of Alter Ego #1 is mostly the same as the original edition. Reprinted features include: "On the Drawing Board" by Jerry Bails (which includes a preview of the legendary "Flash of Two Worlds" from Flash #123); an article about JSA villain The Wizard by Bails; "The Reincarnation of the Spectre" by Roy Thomas (including art by Thomas); "Merciful Minvera", a feature on Wonder Woman by Bails; and a funny, five-page parody strip by Roy Thomas called "Bestest League of America." 34 pages, 1988. Cover price $7.00.

1988 Al Dellinges reprint. The reprint of Alter Ego #2 is mostly the same as the original edition, with some Roy Thomas art re-drawn by Dellinges for reproduction quality. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.00.

Cover by Roy Thomas. Art by Roy Thomas and Al Dellinges. 1988 reprint of Alter Ego #3, originally printed in 1961. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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ALTER-EGO #4 (Fall, 1962; 34 pages; offset printed). The first issue to be offset-printed, this is a terrific fanzine highlighting the Alley Awards for 1962. Cover by Ronn Foss with a distinctive gold ink. Articles include "Parting Shots" Jerry Bails, his farewell editorial (Ron Foss became editor with the next issue), the pre-Superman BLB character "Maximo" and -- best of all -- the late Howard Keltner's "MLJ Leads the Way!" highlighting the pre-Archie run of superhero characters at MJL.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $32.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration.

1st printing. Winter, 1962-63. NOTE:The 2nd edition is stamped "SFCA Reprint" on the inside cover, or back cover. Alter Ego was billed as "the world's first comic book fanzine." Issue # 5 includes the following: an editorial by Ron Foss; "The Mystery of Fandom" by Stan Woolston; a piece on collecting comics by Ed Lahmann; a feature on Republic Pictures' King of the Rocketmen serial by Ron Haydock; "The JLA?Over Crowded?" article by F.T. Frost with art by Biljo White; a Bestest League of America pin-up by Roy Thomas; The Eclipse 10-page strip by Drury Moroz (story) and Ron Foss (art); "Portrait of a Collector" featuring Biljo White; "The Future of Fandom Unlimited!" by Jerry Bails; a letter with sketch by Carmine Infantino; and letters by John Broome, Gardner Fox, and Paul Gambaccini. Cover art by Ronn Foss; back cover art (of Captain America) by Alan Weiss. Edited by Ron Foss. 7" x 8 1/2"; black and white; 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $20.00 View scan Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Reprint Editions. 2nd edition is stamped "SFCA Reprint" on the inside cover or back cover, but reprinted versions with other markers are in circulation. Alter Ego was billed as "the world's first comic book fanzine." Issue # 5 includes the following: an editorial by Ron Foss; "The Mystery of Fandom" by Stan Woolston; a piece on collecting comics by Ed Lahmann; a feature on Republic Pictures' King of the Rocketmen serial by Ron Haydock; "The JLA?Over Crowded?" article by F.T. Frost with art by Biljo White; a Bestest League of America pin-up by Roy Thomas; The Eclipse 10-page strip by Drury Moroz (story) and Ron Foss (art); "Portrait of a Collector" featuring Biljo White; "The Future of Fandom Unlimited!" by Jerry Bails; a letter with sketch by Carmine Infantino; and letters by John Broome, Gardner Fox, and Paul Gambaccini. Cover art by Ronn Foss; back cover art (of Captain America) by Alan Weiss. Edited by Ron Foss. 32 pgs. Winter, 1962-63. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $125.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration.	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $115.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $110.00 View scans Original staple removed. Staple added (not manufacturing). Three hold punch. Extra staple holes.	Add to cart CGC 9.0 $1,260.00 View scans Paper: White Label #3716027001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart CGC 8.5 $850.00 View scans Paper: White Label #2063022001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 8.0 $1,000.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4093188001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart VG 4.0 $270.75 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Alter Ego was billed as "the world's first comic book fanzine." Issue #7 includes the following: an editorial by Roy Thomas (in which he describes taking over editorship from Ronn Foss); a feature on Solomon Grundy by Richard Kyle (with art "swiped by" Biljo White and Foss); "Alter and Capt. Ego" seven-page strip by Biljo White; a piece on the Golden Age Human Torch by Rick Strong (with art by White); "One Man's Family: The Saga of the Mighty Marvels" by Roy Thomas (with art by White); "Shel Silverfish Looks at the Gilded Age of Comics" by Roy Thomas; a piece on tragic monsters by E. Nelson Bridwell; and letters by Sid Greene, Gardner Fox, Paul Gambaccini, Ronn Foss, and Otto Binder. Marvel Family cover art by Biljo White; back cover art by Ron Foss. Edited by Roy Thomas. 40 pgs. Fall, 1964.