Comic books in 'Binding: hardcover'

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Cradle of Life!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

The fourth volume contains ten tales set in Africa, India, and Australia, presented in English for the first time: The Kokombo Dossier, Bwuma, my Son, Warramunga, M'Felewzi, and Pacific Island.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd or Later Printings. "The Cradle of Life!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

The fourth volume contains ten tales set in Africa, India, and Australia, presented in English for the first time: The Kokombo Dossier, Bwuma, my Son, Warramunga, M'Felewzi, and Pacific Island.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Eastern Path!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

The fifth volume in this popular library of works by celebrated master storyteller Sergio Toppi contains six tales of folklore set in Eastern Europe and Siberia during various points in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 124 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Japan!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Foreword by Kent Williams.

This sixth volume contains five tales set in feudal Japan, presented in English for the first time: Tanka, Kimura, Sato, Ogari 1650, and Momotaro. Featuring a new foreword by celebrated artist Kent Williams.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Sharaz De!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

A set of tales inspired by the Arabian Nights by European comics master Sergio Toppi, exploring a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice, as Sharaz-de, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales to entertain her master and save her head from the executioner. Featuring tales filled with evil spirits, treasures, risk, and danger, but ever at their center the passions of gods and men..

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Collector!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Translated by Edwards Gauvin. Introduction by Sean Gordon Murphy.

Far from the auction halls of the elite, The Collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. He is as at home in the salons of Paris as he is in the jungles of Borneo. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century colonialism, this collection of short stories and swashbuckling adventures is full of surprises and twists, as Toppi is well known for!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 260 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Old World!" Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Translated by Dan Christensen. A collection of tales by master illustrator and storyteller Sergio Toppi featuring a series of fables set in Old World Italy, plus a feature-length what-if tale about the New World, speculating on a history where Christopher Columbus never made it to America. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Future Perfect!" Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Translated by Dan Christensen. A collection of tales by master illustrator and storyteller Sergio Toppi featuring a series of stories speculating about the future through the legendary author's unique visual lens. From rogue Ais, post climate change wastelands, and addiction to technology and VR, these decades-old works were far ahead of their time, seeming almost prophetic today. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "War Stories!" Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Translated by Dan Christensen. Master illustrator and storyteller SERGIO TOPPI takes on the topic of War in this collection of short stories set in various global conflicts, from the battlefields of Prussia in 1742 to Colonial Papua in the 19th Century and Southeast Asia and Yugoslavia in the 20th-Century. These classic works have never been published in English until now. Toppi's influence on the modern comic industry is supported by popular legends including Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave McKean, Walter Simonson, and Sean Gordon Murphy. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Will Eisner. Art and cover by Gary Chaloner. Meet Detective John Law of Crossroads City. Strong, decent, hardworking and hardnosed. He's a man who believes in the law and order. He's the last of a dying breed. Featuring original stories by Will Eisner and Gary Chaloner's award-winning reboot from 2004. Includes a previously all new unpublished John Law Story, and a forward by long-time Eisner publisher Denis Kitchen. This is a must-have for not just Eisner fans but comic collectors of all ages. Hardcover, 152 pages, B&W. NOTE: "A LOST CRIME COMIC BY THE GREAT WILL EISNER? THIS IS THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF." - Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime publisher and writer for Gun Honey) Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Good $20.00

Add to cart Good $20.00

1st printing. Preface by Robert C. Dille. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This coffee table book collects the original Buck Rogers comic strips which debuted on January 7, 1929. Within these pages, thrill as the futuristic spaceman Rogers meets the Mongols, the Tiger Men of Mars, the Monkey Men of Planet X, ventures to the sunken city of Atlantis, and defends Earth against a Martian invasion. This is the original sci-fi hero who inspired the adventures of Flash Gordon, Adam Strange, and a young George Lucas to create Star Wars. Also included is an extensive glossary to the Buck Rogers universe, diagrams to spaceships including Roger's own Flying Needle, a map of the Planet Venus, along with pictures of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. Some of the strips are in B&W while others appear in full color. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings. Preface by Robert C. Dille. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This coffee table book collects the original Buck Rogers comic strips which debuted on January 7, 1929. Within these pages, thrill as the futuristic spaceman Rogers meets the Mongols, the Tiger Men of Mars, the Monkey Men of Planet X, ventures to the sunken city of Atlantis, and defends Earth against a Martian invasion. This is the original sci-fi hero who inspired the adventures of Flash Gordon, Adam Strange, and a young George Lucas to create Star Wars. Also included is an extensive glossary to the Buck Rogers universe, diagrams to spaceships including Roger's own Flying Needle, a map of the Planet Venus, along with pictures of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. Some of the strips are in B&W while others appear in full color. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

Revised Edition - 1st printing. Preface by Robert C. Dille. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This coffee table book collects the original Buck Rogers comic strips which debuted on January 7, 1929. Within these pages, thrill as the futuristic spaceman Rogers meets the Mongols, the Tiger Men of Mars, the Monkey Men of Planet X, ventures to the sunken city of Atlantis, and defends Earth against a Martian invasion. This is the original sci-fi hero who inspired the adventures of Flash Gordon, Adam Strange, and a young George Lucas to create Star Wars. Also included is an extensive glossary to the Buck Rogers universe, diagrams to spaceships including Roger's own Flying Needle, a map of the Planet Venus, along with pictures of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. Some of the strips are in B&W while others appear in full color. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

No Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Preface by Robert C. Dille. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This coffee table book collects the original Buck Rogers comic strips which debuted on January 7, 1929. Within these pages, thrill as the futuristic spaceman Rogers meets the Mongols, the Tiger Men of Mars, the Monkey Men of Planet X, ventures to the sunken city of Atlantis, and defends Earth against a Martian invasion. This is the original sci-fi hero who inspired the adventures of Flash Gordon, Adam Strange, and a young George Lucas to create Star Wars. Also included is an extensive glossary to the Buck Rogers universe, diagrams to spaceships including Roger's own Flying Needle, a map of the Planet Venus, along with pictures of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. Some of the strips are in B&W while others appear in full color. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 376 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

NO Dust Jacket - 2nd and later printings. Preface by Robert C. Dille. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This coffee table book collects the original Buck Rogers comic strips which debuted on January 7, 1929. Within these pages, thrill as the futuristic spaceman Rogers meets the Mongols, the Tiger Men of Mars, the Monkey Men of Planet X, ventures to the sunken city of Atlantis, and defends Earth against a Martian invasion. This is the original sci-fi hero who inspired the adventures of Flash Gordon, Adam Strange, and a young George Lucas to create Star Wars. Also included is an extensive glossary to the Buck Rogers universe, diagrams to spaceships including Roger's own Flying Needle, a map of the Planet Venus, along with pictures of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. Some of the strips are in B&W while others appear in full color. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 376 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $999.95 or Best Offer View scans Corner split to slipcase, book is not affected. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Volume 1, 1st Printing - All you ever wanted to know about MAD Magazine collectibles from the legendary Bill Gaines. 322 pages of MAD Collectibles including magazines, toys, posters, clothing and more! As a bonus, this deluxe edition hardcover is signed and numbered (limited to 500 copies) by Bill Gaines and Grant Geissman. A must have for any fan of MAD Magazine! Hardcover with slipcase, 10" x 10", 322 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. By Noah Fleisher and Lauren Zittle. From Winnie-The-Pooh to Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan to Mary Poppins, and from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to the magical world of Harry Potter, readers will enjoy a treasure trove of great - and highly collectible - children's literature. Inside they will find Dr. Seuss, Little Golden Books, Picture Books, Disney, Modern Teen Lit and Graphic Novels, signed and unsigned 1st editions, as well as the imaginative and whimsical art from some of the genre's best artists. The timeless treasures found in this beautifully illustrated and informative salute to Collecting Children's Literature will captivate collectors and lovers of literature alike. Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. By Thomas S. Owens. Comic books are prized not only for their action-filled plots and colorful illustrations, but also for their value in the marketplace. With more than one hundred comic book publishers, how do you know which issues are worth collecting? How do you start a collection? How do you make the right buying decisions to add to a collection you already have? And, how do you have fun pursuing this exciting hobby? The answers to these questions and more are found in this book full of tips to guide you safely through the comic book collecting universe. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color.

1st printing. Story and art by Sergio Toppi. WHY WE LOVE IT: The late Sergio Toppi remains one of the great master sequential artists whose work inspired a generation of illustrators and comic artists who followed him. The Collector is Toppi's longest-running original series, now translated into English for the first time since its debut in 1984. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Toppi's breathtaking line work and composition will leave you staring at his pages for hours. While this oversized edition serves as much as an art book as a comic, the adventures of the globescouring, daredevil Collector will appeal to fans of Indiana Jones, Five Ghosts, or Doc Savage. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Far from the auction halls of the elite, The Collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. He is at home in the salons of Paris as he is in the jungles of Borneo. Set against the backdrop of late 19thcentury colonialism, The Collector is a delightful, swashbuckling adventure! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. BLACK HAMMER Created by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston. WILLOW D. WHISPER Created by Tate Brombal and Dani. Written by Tate Brombal. Art by Ray Fawkes, Tyler Bence, Shawn Kuruneru, Ariela Kristina, Dani, Marguerite Sauvage, Tyler Crook, Yuko Shimizu, Nick Robles, and Andrea Sorrentino. Cover by Ray Fawkes. Back Cover by Tyler Bence. Introduction by Ray Fawkes. Space-faring adventurer Colonel Weird sets forth on a journey to save his superhero colleagues from their rural purgatory by entering the Para-zone only to find himself paired with the much much younger Doctor Andromeda on a series of fantastical adventures through assorted worlds and dimensions. Featuring a rock-star artist lineup of some of the best creators in comics today: Ariela Kristantina, Ray Fawkes, Andrea Sorrentino, Marguerite Sauvage, Yuko Shimizu, Dani, Tyler Bence, Nick Robles, and written by Tate Brombal (Barbalein, House of Slaughter). Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in. 136 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

Written by Philippe Thirault. Art by Laura Zuccheri.

Based on Robert Silverberg's bestselling Sci-Fi novels about Humanity's search for immortality out among the stars.

This three-volume series begins with Silverberg's homage to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Ex-lieutenant Eddie Gundersen returns to Belzagor on a scientific expedition to the borders of the indigenous lands, where he must face his nemesis, Kurtz, and his own inner demons on a planet which still has hidden secrets.

Hardcover, 116 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Tia Kratter. Bold and beautiful, this volume presents hundreds of film stills from the Pixar archives in a glorious spectrum of color. Starting with bright white images and seamlessly flowing through the colors of the rainbow, it becomes crystal clear how each frame tells a story. Bound into a gorgeous volume, The Color of Pixar encapsulates everything there is to love about the studio: the attention to detail, the playful characters, and the sheer scope of their work in over 20 years of iconic feature films. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing.

Written by Johnathan Harris. Art by Garry Leach.

Johnathan Harris is fifteen, and lives in Long Beach, California, where he loves playing soccer with his friends, and listening to their favorite rapper, Snoop Dogg. His mom, dad, and three brothers are tight, but one of the most influential family members for Johnathan is his Uncle Russell, a convict in prison. Uncle Russell taught Johnathan to see people from the perspective of their cultures, and not just their skin color. But when Johnathan was just eight years old, something happened that filled him with fear and the very hatred that Uncle Russell had warned him about. What happened to Johnathan made him see that a dream of a colorless world was just that. A dream.

Colorblind is Johnathan's story of confronting his own racism and overcoming it.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written byPatricia Lakin. Art and cover by Rob McClurkan. Now beginning readers can learn all about the history of comics, graphic novels, manga, and more in this installment of the nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series about the history of fun stuff! Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited as having the first cartoon in an American newspaper? Ever wonder who put the fun in the Funny Pages? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the funny history of comic strips, graphic novels, manga, and more, and amaze your friends with all you've learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core-vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun! Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing.

By Julie Merberg.

Superman and Wonder Woman have red capes. Green Lantern and wears green. (Martian Manhunter is green.) Bumblebee can be big or small. And Plastic Man can stretch his body into a perfect circle. Colors, shapes and sizes are important concepts - and DC super-heroes make early learning loads of fun!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan (2004 Dark Horse) #1-50.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Cary Nord. Cover by Dave Steward.

Finally, a collection gigantic enough for Conan the Cimmerian himself! This truly massive tome collects Conan issues #0 through #50-from the definitive early work of Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord through the famous collaborations of Timothy Truman and Tomás Giorello. With an introduction from Busiek and an afterword from Truman, this is a must-have for any Robert E. Howard devotee!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 1264 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

NO DUST JACK - 1st printing. Collects Conan (2004 Dark Horse) #1-50.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Cary Nord. Cover by Dave Steward.

Finally, a collection gigantic enough for Conan the Cimmerian himself! This truly massive tome collects Conan issues #0 through #50-from the definitive early work of Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord through the famous collaborations of Timothy Truman and Tomás Giorello. With an introduction from Busiek and an afterword from Truman, this is a must-have for any Robert E. Howard devotee!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 1,264 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Cimmerian (2008 Dark Horse) #0-25.

Written by Timothy Truman and Ben Truman. Art by Tomás Giorello, Richard Corben, José Villarrubia, Joe Kubert, Paul Lee, and Timothy Truman. Cover by Tomas Giorello.

Conan returns to his homeland to explore his roots and find renewed purpose as a young mercenary. This complete collection of Dark Horse's Conan the Cimmerian run gathers issues #0 to #25 of that celebrated series together, including all variant cover work! The award-winning creative team of Truman, Giorello, and Villarrubia adapt several of Robert E. Howard's original Conan stories and tell new tales that tie everything together chronologically. o Presenting all Dark Horse's Conan the Cimmerian comics in a deluxe, oversized hardcover!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 648 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Collects King Conan TPB (2012-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 1-5.

Based on the Stories by Robert E. Howard. Adapted by Timothy Truman. Art and cover by Tomas Giorello.

As the king of Aquilonia, Conan struggles with internal threats to his throne as well as dangers beyond his country's borders. Dark Horse's award-winning King Conan comics by Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia are all collected into one deluxe hardcover! Adaptations of Howard's short stories "The Scarlet Citadel," "The Phoenix on the Sword," and "Wolves Beyond the Border" are included, as well as the twelve-issue adaptation of Howard's only Conan novel, The Hour of the Dragon.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 672 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

This is a Columbia Pictures preview annual for 1934-35 of the films that the studio planned to release in the coming year. Not available to the public, it was produced in limited quantity (likely no more than 500 copies) and given to studio executives, directors, producers, major stars and the owners of theater chains as a tool for influencing their booking decisions in the months to come. Featured within the book are publicity stills of screen legends such as Frank Capra, Myrna Loy, Dorothy Howell, Herbert Fields, Bradley King and Boris Karloff. Also featured are double page spreads of upcoming Columbia pictures productions, some of which were never produced, or were released under a different title such as "The Black Room Mystery" which was released in 1935 under the title "The Black Room," starring Boris Karloff in a dual role as twin brothers! Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 92 pages, full color (with B&W Photos)

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Add to cart Good $9.99

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1st printing.

Written by Franklin M. Davis, Jr. Art by Arnie Kohn.

World War II drama.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 214 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing.

Story and art by Nate Powell.

As the sun sets on the 1970s, the spirit of the Love Generation still lingers among the aging hippies of one "intentional community" high in the Ozarks. But what's missing? Under impossibly close scrutiny, two families wrestle with long-repressed secrets... while deep within those Arkansas hills, something monstrous stirs, ready to feast on village whispers.

National Book Award-winner Nate Powell returns with a haunting tale of intimacy, guilt, and collective amnesia.

Hardcover, 280 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Anything that Nate Powell writes and draws is pretty much a must-read." - Comics Alliance Cover price $24.99.

1st Printing. by Abner Dean. Collection of Cartoon party cartoon jokes by Abner Dean. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 60 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Lynda Barry.

Lynda Barry captures all the glorious magic and excrutiating pain of junior high school in this Ernie Pook Comeek collection from the early 90s. The star of this collection is 14 year old Maybonne who relays the angst and insecurity of life through hand scrawled diary entries, class assignments, and letters, in cursive with doodle and bubble letters. Barry deftly portrays the capricious nature of teen friendships, adolescent peer-pressure, and the kill or be killed nature of a middle school's social scene in her signature style.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $21.95.

1st printing.

By Donald E. Westlake.

The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam and the national hangover that was the 1960s. But not everyone is ready to let it go. Not aging comedian Koo Davis, friend to generals and presidents and veteran of countless USO tours to buck up American troops in the field. And not the five remaining members of the self-proclaimed Peoples Revolutionary Army, whove decided that kidnapping Koo Davis would be the perfect way to bring their cause back to life...

Hardcover, 352 pages, Text Only.

NOTE:

"One of the great writers of the 20th Century." — Newsweek

"The novels deeper meditations will keep you thinking long after youve closed the book." — USA Today Cover price $25.99.

1st printing.

By Donald E Westlake.

The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam. But not everyone is ready to let it go. Not aging comedian Koo Davis, friend to generals and presidents and veteran of countless USO tours. And not the five remaining members of the People's Revolutionary Army, who've decided that kidnapping Koo would be the perfect way to bring their cause back to life...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $25.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

1st printing. By Judd Apatow. Foreword by Lena Dunham. An intimate, rollicking highly-visual memoir of a comedic genius that offers a rare glimpse into the creative life and inner workings of legendary director producer Judd Apatow through never-before-seen photos, letters and behind-the-scenes stories. In the mid-eighties, a young, self-professed comedy nerd from Syosset, Long Island, named Judd Apatow took to the stage to perform his first standup routine—and survived. Over the coming decades, Apatow would translate his obsession for comedy into one of the most successful careers in Hollywood, through genre-defining films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, and This Is 40 and iconic series such as Girls and Freaks & Geeks. Through his solo work as well as his collaborations with fellow comedians Steve Carell, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, and countless others, Apatow reshaped the landscape of American comedy. In this revelatory scrapbook memoir, Apatow has pulled hundreds of personal photographs, letters, scripts, drafts, and paired them with never-before-told stories to create a unique-in-format, deeply-personal-in-tone account of a storied career. Spanning decades, Comedy Nerd takes us on Apatows lifelong journey of fandom, creativity, and obsession: from the exacting, relentless work that goes into cracking people up; surprising stories about our favorite comedians; and insights into how Apatow has managed to push the limits of his craft in an ever-evolving cultural landscape. It is a candid, joyful, and fascinating portrait of an artist and storyteller who has spent decades making us laugh. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 576 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. Story and art by Tove Jansson. D&Q relaunches the classic mid-century MOOMIN chapters books in deluxe hardcover editions. When Moomintroll learns that a comet is heading straight for Moominvalley, he and his companions—Snufkin, the brave little Hemulen, and the ever-curious Sniff—set off on a journey to warn the inhabitants of the impending disaster. Relaunched in hardcover, extra material, gorgeous painted covers, a fold out map and a reading ribbon, Comet in Moominland will appeal to all current Moomin fans and is sure to find new ones who will adore the undeniable charm in Tove Janssons magical adventures with a dash of surrealism. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing - Includes Dust Jacket. A Social History of the Funnies, the Political Cartoons, Magazine Humor, Sporting Cartoons, and Animated Cartoons. Hardcover, 388 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $7.50.

1st printing - NO Dust Jacket. A Social History of the Funnies, the Political Cartoons, Magazine Humor, Sporting Cartoons, and Animated Cartoons. Hardcover, 388 pages, text with B&W illustrations.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Jerry Weist. Cover by Alex Ross. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced enthusiast, this book is an invaluable guide to the ins and outs of collecting original comic art. With detailed listings (many of them fully illustrated), articles illustrating how to bid at auction, how to buy rare comic art, and much more, this book is indispensable for any serious collector! The Comic Art Price Guide also includes a Pulp Price Guide, a Fanzine Price Guide, a Monster Magazine Price Guide, Market Reports, a huge Science Fiction & Pulp Artist listing, a special color insert and an amazing cover by Alex Ross featuring Golden Age great Bill Everett and his best-known creation, the Sub-Mariner. Hardcover, 592 pages, B&W. Cover price $45.00.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. By Jerry Weist. This is the most authoritative guide to original artwork for comic strips, comic book art, science fiction, pulp, and fantasy art. As comic art values soared over recent years, hundreds of collectors encouraged Jerry Weist to update his indispensable reference work. Now the work is done, with The Comic Art Price Guide being the culmination of Jerry's vision for this third edition. With more than 500 pages of art reproductions, price range values and artist bios, this is a must for all collectors of original comic art. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 574 pages, B&W.

1st Printing. The story of comic book artist Jack Kirby written by Sue Hamilton. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $13.00

1st printing. By Ron Goulart. Compiled by one of the world's leading authorities on comics, Comic Book Encyclopedia is a multi-verse of comics legend and lore for every fan and anyone who yearns to understand the characters, history, and universal appeal of this fascinating and diverse world. Get the scoop on everything from Belgium's TinTin to Preacher, a new breed of graphic novel, to Madam Fatal, a cross-dressing detective from the 1930s, and much, much more in this ultimate guide to characters, graphic novels, and writers and artists in the comic book universe. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 480 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By Liam Burke. In the summer of 2000 X-Men surpassed all box office expectations and ushered in an era of comic book film adaptations. This trend, now in its second decade, has blossomed into Hollywood's leading genre. From superheroes to Spartan warriors, The Comic Book Film Adaptation offers the first dedicated study to examine how comic books moved from the fringes of popular culture to the center of mainstream film production. The Comic Book Film Adaptation explores this unique moment in which cinema is stimulated, challenged, and enriched by the once-dismissed medium of comics. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, B&W. Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Five Centuries of Mixing Drinks and Carrying On

1st printing. Written by David Wondrich. Art and cover by Dean Kotz. A graphic novel history of the cocktail—from prehistoric wassail to our current boozy renaissance—featuring 20 recipes by drinks historian, Daily Beast columnist, and award-winning author David Wondrich. There's no better writer to tell the colorful history of cocktails than David Wondrich, widely considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on cocktails and a driving force behind the early-twenty-first-century revival in the classic American art of mixing drinks. In The Comic Book History of the Cocktail, Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Beginning with the ancient days of wassail and hypocras (mixed drinks based on wine and beer), they narrate a tumultuous and vibrant history that stretches through the Age of Exploration, the boozier parts of the Enlightenment and Americas hurly-burly nineteenth century, to the Disco years, the Cosmo years, and the modern Cocktail Revolution. Kotzs intricate, masterful drawings illustrate stories that have never been properly told and introduce key characters who havent yet received their due. Nearly thirty recipes round out this spirited account, featuring accurate versions of old classics and a generous selection of secret weapons from the mixologists vest pocket. So, settle in with your libation of choice and prepare to meet the good, the bad, and the boozy in this lively and jam-packed tale. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Vanguard Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the Golden Age era, written by a leading participant of the age! Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

Vanguard Revised Edition - Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the Golden Age era, written by a leading participant of the age! Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 600 copies. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. By Bradford W. Wright. An engaging, illuminating, and provocative history of comic books as both a medium of artistic expression and an industry, Comic Book Nation traces the ways in which comic books have reflected national events and attitudes. This paperback edition features a new postscript scribed by author Wright detailing industry developments in the 1990s as well as a new chapter - "Spider-Man at Ground Zero" - exploring the response of comic book artists to the 9/11 tragedy. Hardcover, 340 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos). Cover price $19.95.