Comic books in 'Binding: hardcover'

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jerry Craft.

Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying, "You have to work twice as hard to be just as good." His grandmother has told him that his entire life. But lately he's been thinking: Even if he works ten times as hard, he may never get the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted.

Then, after a visit to his friend Liam's house, Drew realizes that Liam is one of those privileged kids. He wants to pretend like everything is okay, but he starts to feel more isolated than ever. Will Drew find a way to bridge the divide so he and his friends can truly accept each other? And more importantly, will he finally be able to accept himself?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

Created by Patrick Ness. Written by Guy Adams.

One of three thrilling companion novels, set in the universe of the Doctor Who spin-off show, Class, created by New York Times-bestselling novelist Patrick Ness. Young people across the city are acting crazy. But they aren't the ones in control. No one can figure out why teenagers are behaving so strangely - and dangerously. Stories of impossible car accidents, random attacks, even cold blooded murder make Miss Quill's class sit up and take notice. Kids are going berserk, and some of them are even dying. Then Ram wakes up in a body he doesn't recognize, and if he doesn't figure out why, he may well be next.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Created by Patrick Ness. Written by James Goss.

Everyone at Coal Hill School has become obsessed with completing exciting dares posted on a strange new website, run by the charismatic vlogger Seraphin. Soon the challenges become more dangerous and competitive, yet even broken arms and fistfights don't stop the craze for them. And then students start to disappear... As April's fragile group of friends starts to fracture, she decides she's going to uncover the truth behind this site herself. Whatever it takes, whomever she hurts, April's going to win. But then, to her horror, she wakes up and finds her whole world is changed. What she does next will astound you.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Martin Sheridan. Open this book to any page and read - and enjoy. Discover once again the direct, innocent, unbounded imagination of those intensely human creators of your favorite comics, for this is their story. Featuring looks at Alley Oop, The Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Li'l Abner, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, The Little King, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Tarzan, Superman, and many, many more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by Jack London. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Buck is a pampered four-year-old shepherd dog whose life changes when he is kidnapped and sold into service during the Klondike gold rush, where he is made to haul heavy sleds through the deep snow fields. In the new environment, he soon discovers his dominant primordial instinct. He learns not only to survive, but also flourishes in it. Jack London's The Call of the Wild is a masterpiece, setting a literary standard for generations to come. Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Elliot Dooley and Dr. Marion Kimberly. Davy Crockett - the King of the Wild Frontier - became a legend in his own land. Born in the backwoods, Davy learned the lore of the forest like Indians who lived as his neighbors. When he grew up he became a scout for the army and earned the respect of all who knew him. He was a man of honor, and his adventures and speed with a gun were the talk of his state. Believing in the Texan cause, Davy faced the might of the Mexican army at the Alamo. "For Texas! Victory or Death!" He Cried - it was last heroic stand. Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. Watson travel to the eerie moors of Devonshire to solve his most intriguing case yet! A Spectral hound haunts the land and brings death to the lives close to Sir Henry Baskerville. Is the devilish creature the manifestation of a family curse? Or, is Sir Henry the victim of a vile and scheming murderer? Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Mark Twain. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Huck Finn's journeys up and down the Mississippi with his friend, Jim, an escaped slave, are packed with incidents and uproarious adventure! Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Marco Polo. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Few stories in the history of the world can equal the grand adventures of Marco Polo. Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Herman Melville. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. It was an obsession that would destroy them all! A young man called Ishmael has come from Manhattan to the north-east of America to sign up for a whaling expedition. For the crew of the Pequod, their voyage is one of monetary gain. For Captain Ahab, however, it is a mission driven by hatred, revenge, and his growing obsession with the greatest creature of the sea. Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Norman R. Stinnet. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. He's an outlaw that steals from the rich and gives to the poor. He's a revolutionary that will fight to the death to free his land from the tyranny of evil men. he is a legend and hero to the people. He is Robin Hood! Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the story by Johann Rudolf Wyss. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Like Robinson Crusoe, the Swiss Family Robinson found themselves alone and shipwrecked on a desert island. Like him, they learned to live in their new world, making the best of what they found and growing to love their island home. Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Alexander Dumas. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly.

All for one, and one for all! Three brave men risk everything to restore order to the kingdom.

Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

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1st printing. By Nicky Wright. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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1st Printing. Written by Peter Haining. The period between the World Wars—the era of sexual liberation, Prohibition, the rise of organized crime, and the Great Depression—was also the classic era of American pulp magazines, the subject of this fascinating volume. Pulps, with their lurid color covers depicting the thrills of sex and violence, and with stories to match inside, fuelled Americas dreams—and nightmares. For a few cents they offered everything young men wanted: sex, action, adventure. But they also fostered the talents of some of the greatest popular writers of the century—Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, and Dashiell Hammett, among others—and virtually invented the genres of science fiction and hard-boiled crime. From the cheap thrills of the hot and spicy pulps and the sexual sadism of the shudder pulps to the weird worlds of the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror pulps, this book displays their art and tells their history, capturing the original magazines in all their sleazy, sensational glory! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, Text with color and B&W illustrations. Cover price $39.95.

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1st printing. "Classic Home Video Games 1972-1984 - A Complete Reference Guide!" By Brett Weiss. Classic Home Video Games 1972-1984 is the only book ever written that contains reviews/descriptions of EVERY game for EVERY programmable console of the pre-Nintendo era! The Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Intellivision, ColecoVision, and 12 other systems are covered in comprehensive fashion. Gameplay information, historical data, console biographies, editorial content, durable hardcover binding, crisp photos - you name it, this book has it. A must-have for retro-gamers! Hardcover, 306 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: "Quality writing"-Retro Thing "a labor of love...comprehensive...recommended"-Library Journal "a great-looking new book"-classicgaming.gamespy.com "Brett Weiss knows his video games, and this book is a must for all fans"-Bart Bush (former editor of Larry Bieza's Pinball Price Guide) Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. By Brett Weiss. A must-own for retro gamers, Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988 is the only book featuring descriptions/reviews for EVERY game for the Nintendo NES, Atari 7800, and Sega Master System. The book also includes history, publisher/developer info, system biographies, a glossary, a bibliography, an index, an introduction by the author, and a foreword by the late, great Bill Kunkel. Hardcover, 278 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Review excerpts for Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: *"Professionally executed and an obvious labor of love"--Booklist/RBB *"Great book...information is spot-on...100% accurate...a must-own"--Video Game Trader *"A great tome of reference...excellent...a must-own for any avid 8-bit collector"--Retro Gamer *"A quality production…exactly what you want in a collection of capsule reviews; well-written text that is clear and to the point-- retrogamingaus.com

1st printing. By Brett Weiss. Foreword by Leonard Herman. The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the authors critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD. Softcover, 344 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

1st printing. What we now know as horror was born on a rainy night in 1816, when a candle-lit writing contest between famous friends spawned Frankenstein... and eventually grew into an international genre and film sensation! Classic Monsters, Modern Art documents and reimagines the trajectory of Gothic horror, from film's silent era all the way to the turn of the millennium. Featuring exclusive artwork from more than 65 artists and a richly detailed chronicle from genre expert Anthony Taylor, this incredible volume brings together the canonical and the contemporary to create a truly original, timeless experience: a riveting journey through the history of film's most iconic monsters by way of modern art. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Terry Oakes. Gasp, giggle, and shudder as you pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and turn the pop-up pages of these CLASSIC TALES OF HORROR. Excerpts from five famous spine-tinglers -- Dracula, Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Phantom of the Opera - are illustrated here in all their eerie glory. With moving parts designed to deliver small shacks of good-humored horror, this is frightful, fiendish fun for the whole family. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, Full color. Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. Written by William Jones. This work gives attention to the evolving mission of Classics Illustrated to bring serious literature to popular culture; the publication's ability to stand up to the anti-comics hysteria of the early 1950s; the growth of subsidiary educational series encompassing folklore, mythology, history, and science; and the unsuccessful attempts to revive the series in the 1990s. Hardcover, 284 pages, B&W.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By William Jones.

A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century.

Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 410 pages, PC.

Cover price $55.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol and the Remembrance of Mugby!"

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Estelle Meyrand.

Two Christmas classics in a gorgeous graphic novel retelling! You may know the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens's beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, but did you know this is not his only ghost story?

This edition of Classics Illustrated Deluxe presents "A Christmas Carol" together with another Dickens treasure, "Mugby Junction," which also features elements of the supernatural and a protagonist to whom his future is revealed.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Wind in the Willows!" By Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Michel Plessix. The Deluxe line within the Classics Illustrated relaunch presents full-length adaptations, true and respectful to the originals, with the expansive number of pages allowing for the entire novel to be fully adapted. The first volume presents graphic novelist Michel Plessix's lush adaptation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The artwork is in aquarelle, with thin, precise, detailed lines. Plessix breathes life into Mole, Rat, and Toad (of Toad Hall) as they picnic on the riverbank, indulge in Toad's latest fad, and get lost in Wild Wood. The pacing is masterful - each panel lingers just long enough to make you appreciate the simple pleasures of life as the original novel. Hardcover, 144 pages, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Tales from the Brothers Grimm!" Adapted by Mazan, Philip Petit, and Cecile Chicault. Four fascinating tales by The Brothers Grimm come alive in these bold new comics adaptations by three incredible graphic novelists. This edition of CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED features both the well-loved tales of Hansel and Gretel's trip to the Witch's Gingerbread House and the Valiant Little Tailor's thrilling encounter with Giants, as well as the lesser known tales of the Boy Who Wanted to Learn What Fear Was who stays in a haunted castle and a boy's quest to snatch the Devil's Three Golden Hairs. Over the years, many elements from the original versions of these stories have either been omitted or blandly changed. These adaptations strive to restore all of the excitement, magic, and thrills of the original classic tales, in a tasteful and thoughtful manner. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Frankenstein!" Based on the story by Mary Shelly. Adapted by Marion Mousse. Mary Shelley's original novel, "Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus" is not only a masterwork of horror, but it's also considered to be one of the earliest science fiction stories ever. Even today, its themes of man exerting god-like powers in order to create life from death remain a passionately debated topic as modern science continues its experiments with cloning, DNA, and stem cells. Marion Mousse brings the story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his tragic monster to frightening new life in this all-new comics adaptation, with dark and brooding artwork that appeals to today's fans of cutting-edge graphic novels. With the greater page length the CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE provides, so much more of the original novel is part of the adaptation, which quite possibly makes this the best comics version yet. About the Author: Marion Mousse (Adapter and Illustrator) is a French comics artist and writer whose distinct style can be seen in such works as "From Outer Space", "Fracasse", and "Moonfleet. Her gloomy and ominous work builds a distinct world for this new adaptation of Shelley's classic. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Adventures of Tom Sayer!" Based on the story by Mark Twain. Adapted by Jean David Morvan. Art by Frederique Voulyze. Tom Sawyer's adventures - including pirating on the Mississippi River, schoolyard fisticuffs, and his genius fence-painting scheme - have lost none of their appeal over a century after Twain first published his classic novel. Almost every young boy or girl fantasizes of tagging along with Tom and Huck, sharing their incredible escapades. Through Morvan's adaptation and Voulyze's art, the reader can live the fantasy of exploring the muddy banks of the Mississippi, tagging along with Tom and his friends through adventures that never grow old. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Treasure Island!" Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adapted by David Chauvel. Art by Fred Simon. Robert Louis Stevenson's riveting tale has become more and more influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged sailors with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an "X" marks the spot, to the specific style we think of when imagining pirates speak. David Chauvel's faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simon's vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Three Musketeers!" Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Jean David Morvan and Michel Dufranne. Art by Rubén. Not a reprint, this is an all-new graphic novel interpretation of the Alexandre Dumas novel, faithfully adapted by David Morvan and Michel Duffranne and expressively illustrated by Rubén. This 192-page graphic novel captures far more of the original novel, keeping subtleties and scenes often omitted from other adaptations. A whole new generation is eager to cry "All for one and one for all!" Available in hardcover and softcover editions. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Around the World in 80 Days!" Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Loïc Dauvillier. Art by Aude Soleilhac. Jules Verne's adventure story about a wager to circumvent the globe in 80 days was so popular when it was first published that it spawned several real-life copycats who tried to replicate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout. Artist Aude Soleilhac's vibrant and detailed work captures the numerous people and places encountered in Verne's epic tale, which still manages to elicit wonder and excitement in readers more than 125 years after it was first published. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Oliver Twist!" Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Loïc Dauvillier. Art by Olivier Deloye. Charles Dickens social novel comes to Classics Illustrated Deluxe in an extra-sized volume that features more comics pages than previous volumes. Dickens surrounds the serious themes of his novel with sarcasm and dark humor, making the quirky yet powerful art of Olivier Deloye a great fit for this adaptation of one of the greatest literary works of the past 200 years. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "A Christmas Carol and Mugby Junction!" Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by LRodolphe. Art by Olivier Estelle Meyrand. Two Christmas classics in a gorgeous graphic novel retelling! You may know the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens's beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, but did you know this is not his only ghost story? This edition of CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE presents "A Christmas Carol" together with another Dickens treasure, "Mugby Junction," which also features elements of the supernatural and a protagonist to whom his future is revealed. Estelle Meyrand's expressionist artwork brings a rich palette and dynamism to these two classic Christmas tales by one of the world's greatest authors. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allen Poe!" Art by Fabrice Druet and Paul Marcel. The city of Paris wakes to news of a shocking double murder, and what's worse, it seems to have been impossible: the upperstory room was locked from the inside, and though witnesses heard the murderer speak, it was in an unknown language! With an innocent man imprisoned and the police stumped, only Dupin and his ingenious mind can unravel the puzzle. Also features thrilling adaptations of The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Gold Bug, two classics of the mystery genre. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Sea Wolf!" Based on the story by Jack London. Art and cover by Riff Reb. When the ferry the intellectual Humphrey van Weyden is aboard sinks off of the San Francisco Bay, he drifts in the ocean until a seal-hunting schooner, under the command of hardened sailor Wolf Larsen, rescues him. Wolf Larsen is an incredibly strong brute and a hedonist who sees no value in life but is also educated- he likes that Humphrey (or "Hump") is someone he can have meaningful conversations with, and decides to let him stay. This rescue comes with a catch, however- the boat is not returning to port soon. If van Weyden wants to stay onboard he must become a cabin boy and do chores on the ship, while he avoids angering the murderous crew. Furthermore, if he's going to survive this trip, van Weyden must keep the crew from killing their captain, and the captain from tossing him overboard. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

UK edition, circa 1953. Laminated hardcover with color covers. Scarce. 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color.

50th Anniversary Special Limited Edition Issue

Volume 124 - 1st printing. "The War of the Worlds!"

Based on the story by H. G. Wells. Art and cover by Lou Cameron.

One of H. G. Wells best science fiction tales, about how the Martians attack Earth. Featuring a Wells biography; "Nostradamus: Prophet or Imposter?"; "The War That Never Was" (Orson Welles).

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.25

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Great Expectations!"

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Rick Geary.

The bittersweet tale of one boy's adolescence, and of the choices he makes to shape his destiny. Into an engrossing mystery, Dickens weaves a heartfelt inquiry into morals and virtues - as the orphan Pip, the convict Magwitch, the beautiful Estella, the bitter Miss Havisham, the goodhearted Biddy, the kind Joe and other memorable characters entwine in a battle of human nature.

Rick Geary's delightful illustrations capture the newfound awe and frustrations of young Pip as he comes of age, and begins to understand the opportunities that life presents.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Great Expectations!"

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Rick Geary.

The bittersweet tale of one boy's adolescence, and of the choices he makes to shape his destiny. Into an engrossing mystery, Dickens weaves a heartfelt inquiry into morals and virtues - as the orphan Pip, the convict Magwitch, the beautiful Estella, the bitter Miss Havisham, the goodhearted Biddy, the kind Joe and other memorable characters entwine in a battle of human nature.

Rick Geary's delightful illustrations capture the newfound awe and frustrations of young Pip as he comes of age, and begins to understand the opportunities that life presents.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Invisible Man!"

Based on the story by H.G. Wells. Adapted by Rick Geary.

One of the most gripping of H.G. Wells' science-fiction sagas, The Invisible Man is the story of a brilliant young scientist who impetuously experiments upon himself, and then becomes invisible and mad, imprisoned in a nightmare of his own making. A spellbinding and unforgettable fantasy, it also provides a lesson in the calamity that can result when knowledge is used toward a corrupt end.

Eisner-Award winner Rick Geary's artwork captures the tragedy and irony of Wells' fascinating tale.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Through the Looking-Glass!"

Based on the story by Lewis Carroll. Adapted by Kyle Baker.

Kyle Baker's adaptation of the madcap sequel to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is truly inspired.

It begins when Alice wonders what's on the other side of the mirror, and is actually able to pass on through to the other side. Along the way she encounters talking flowers and such unforgettable characters such as Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Lion and the Unicorn, and Humpty-Dumpty, while somehow becoming the White Queen in a surreal chess match against the Red Queen. All the inspired lunacy of Lewis Carroll's classic book comes alive in this beautiful graphic novel.

A graphic masterpiece by eight-time Eisner Award-winner Kyle Baker!

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Edgar Allan Poe: The Raven and Other Poems!"

Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe. Art by Gahan Wilson.

"The Raven," "Annabel Lee," "Eldorado," "The Sleeper," "The Haunted Palace," "The Conqueror Worm," "The City in the Sea." These are some of the world's most fascinating, best-loved poems. Edgar Allan Poe's verses - masterpieces of mystery, horror, melancholy, and haunting melody - grip the imagination and fuel the emotions.

World-famous cartoonist Gahan Wilson brings the perfect, surreal touch to Poe's elegantly dark poems.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Hamlet!"

Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Steven Grant. Art by Tom Mandrake.

William Shakespeare's Hamlet is one of the most revered and best-loved plays of all time. The story of a young man who strives to avenge his father's death has been performed and read constantly since it debuted at London's Globe Theatre over four hundred years ago. Madness, family, and revenge are only a handful of the universal themes found in this tale.

Tom Mandrake's art combined with Steven Grant's adaptation truly realizes the dark nature of this story.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Scarlet Letter!"

Based on the story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Adapted by P. Craig Russell. Art by Jill Thompson.

In addition to his graphic adapations of opera and the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde, P. Craig Russell is known for both his collaborations with Neil Gaiman and his adaptations of Gaiman's prose works, all of which makes Russell an inspired choice to adapt The Scarlet Letter.

Russell broke down the novel into script form and layouts, providing Jill Thompson the foundation for her beautifully painted pages that bring Hawthorne's tale of adultery and secrets to life.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!"

Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Art by John K. Snyder III.

Not only was Stevenson's novel the inspiration for The Incredible Hulk, but Alan Moore enlisted Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in his original graphic novel series, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

This adaptation by Grendel artist John K. Snyder III is true to the spirit of the original Robert Louis Stevenson novel of a man's experiments to plumb the depths of a fractured psyche, and stands by itself as a fantastic thrilling adventure.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Count of Monte Cristo!"

Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Steven Grant. Art by Dan Spiegle.

Edmond Dantes, a fugitive wrongfully accused of a crime and betrayed by a rival, escapes from prison to embark on a search for treasure. Eventually, Dantes returns to France after creating the new identity of the Count of Monte Cristo in order to exact vengeance on his betrayer.

A whirlwind adventure for any young child who follows this epic tale, Grant and Spiegle capture the excitement of this classic story that has remained a best-seller for over a hundred years.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Jungle!"

Based on the story by Upton Sinclair. Adapted by Peter Kuper.

The Jungle recounts the shocking tales of immigrant Jurgis Rudkus and his family, who find themselves at the mercy of a brutal system in the stockyards of Chicago. The original book's expose of the dangerous and unsavory practices in the meatpacking industry created a public furore that led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.

The mood and atmosphere of the times is captured beautifully by Peter Kuper's artwork.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Cyrano de Bergerac!"

Based on the story by Edmond Rostand. Adapted by Peter David. Art by Kyle Baker.

Cyrano de Bergerac yearns to confess his love to for his cousin Roxanne; he is a talented poet and musician who should have no trouble doing so. Yet his large nose has him convinced that no woman would ever be interested in him. When Cyrano finds out that Roxanne is enamored with the handsome Christian de Neuville, a tale of romance and heartbreak begins that is wonderfully captured by Peter David and Kyle Baker.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Devil's Dictionary and Other Stories!"

Based on the story by Ambrose Bierce. Adapted by Gahan Wilson.

Ambrose Bierce's 1911 satire is illustrated with the surreal and macabre art of famed New Yorker cartoonist Gahan Wilson, creating a funny yet poignant presentation.

Switching seamlessly from illustration to full-color comics to adapt The Boarded Window, Dead, and An Imperfect Conflagration, Wilson brings his signature dark humor to Bierce's work.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.