Comic books in 'Monsters/Creatures/Aliens'

1st printing. By Jim Amash and Eric Nolen-Weathington. Art by Sal Buscema. In 1968, Sal Buscema joined Marvel Comics and quickly became one of their most dependable artists. Sal came into his own, pencilling some of Marvel's biggest storylines. He also had a 10 year-run on the Hulk and drew 100 consecutive issues of Spectacular Spider-Man. The life and career of this legend of the comics industry is explored through an exhaustive interview with the artist, complete with samples of his arwork. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing. Story and art by Mark Stafford. A compilation of comics, art and graphics by the cartoonist Mark Stafford, collecting his small press books, magazine strips, anthology contributions and previously unpublished works under two covers for the first time. Salmonella Smorgasbord will also contain a hefty selection of Mark's illustration work, as well as theatre posters, record covers, beer labels and t-shirt designs, cartoons, collaborations and other flights of fancy. From the rare and unforgettable to the obscure and inexcusable, if he rendered it it will all be here. Apart from the stuff he left out. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sam and Twitch Case Files (2024 Image) #1-8. Written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Back Cover by Szymon Kudranski. Get ready for an exciting and thrilling ride as your beloved detectives return in the highly anticipated** SAM AND TWITCH: CASE FILES** ongoing series. Created by the renowned TODD McFARLANE and brought to life by the talented artist SZYMON KUDRANSKI, this gripping noir crime drama will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to delve into a world of murder, intrigue, and deception as our two distinguished detectives are entangled in a web of mysteries. Just when they thought they had solved a previous case, a shocking discovery reveals a hidden connection, leading them down a path they never expected. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Written by Nigel Twumasi. Art by Anna-Liisa Pinali Jones.

Samurai Chef tells the story of a cooking show where dishes are judged by the Samurai Chef, with his samurai sword! It begins as a simple competition, but takes a twist when the chefs add special ingredients to turn each dish into food monsters and judging into a real battle. What follows is an escalating contest between the Samurai Chef and each new dish, eventually bringing the attention of more threatening opponents in this action-comedy epic!

Softcover, 148 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects the Samurai Jack Special (2002) and material from Cartoon Network Action Pack (2006) #1-20.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky and various. Art by Lynn Naylor, Bill Wray, Mike Manley and various. Cover by Ethen Beavers.

Jack is back!

The hit TV show turned hit comic book returns in this collection of classic Samurai Jack stories.

Kicking off with Jack's origin story and continuing through the first of his "Action Pack" tales, see Jack's first battle with Aku as the events that propel the entire series unfold! It's sword-swinging, fist-pumping, vengeance-getting action at its best.

Softcover, 132 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects material from Cartoon Network Action Pack (2006) #21-60.

Written by Robbie Busch. Art by Scott Cohn. Cover by Ethen Beavers.

The hit TV show turned hit comic book returns in this collection of classic Samurai Jack stories.

Continuing the action, with all of Jack's appearances between issues #21 and 60 of the "Cartoon Network Action Pack" series. It's sword swinging, fist-pumping, vengeance-getting action at its best.

Softcover, 148 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Siefken. Art by Ken Edwards and Angel Rodriguez .

Can a sightless Jack face Aku and survive? Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

1st printing.

Written by Tracey West. Art by Angel Rodriguez and Bob Roper.

Jack is no longer the hunter - now he's the hunted! Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

1st printing.

Written by Tracey West. Art by Joseph V. Lehn.

Jack braves torrent seas and terrible dangers to find a mysterious cave on a lost island that may hold the key to hispath home! Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds (2019 IDW) #1-4.

Written by Paul Allor. Art and cover by Adam Bryce Thomas.

Continue the journey with the wandering samurai as he embarks on adventures far and wide in his attempt to get back to his own time and home.

Under the leadership of the benevolent Samurai Jack, society has prospered-everything is in line with his philosophies, his storied stoicism, and of course his hair. This is all news to Jack who doesn't much care for this impostor using his name. But which one is the real Samurai Jack?

Then, as Jack travels through lonely mountain roads, he's warned to turn back lest he disturb a haunted village. Of course, Jack's never one to shy from danger, and he continues forward. But maybe some things are better left undisturbed...

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Written by Tracey West. Art by Ken Edwards.

Crossing this mountain make be Jack's most difficult challenge yet! Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 78 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing.

Written by Tracey West. Art by Angel Rodriguez.

Jack must perform seven deadly challenges - or face the wrath of an angry goddess! Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #1-5.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and cover by Andy Suriano.

The legendary samurai known only as "Jack" is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever.

Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #1-5.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and cover by Andy Suriano.

The legendary samurai known only as "Jack" is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever.

Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #6-10.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Brittney Williams. Cover by Andy Suriano.

Jack's journey to return to his own time continues as he teams up with old pal, the Scotsman!

Plus, a battle with a foe that controls the forces of gravity, and Aku sends an opponent who unravels the thoughts and memories that make Jack a samurai.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #11-15.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Andy Suriano.

After the Threads of Time failed to return Jack back to the past, he searches for a new way to return to his rightful era. But will Jack be willing to risk his magical blade in order to open a new portal to the past?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #11-15.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Andy Suriano.

After the Threads of Time failed to return Jack back to the past, he searches for a new way to return to his rightful era. But will Jack be willing to risk his magical blade in order to open a new portal to the past?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #16-20.

Written by Jim Zub and Andy Suriano. Art by Sergio Quijada. Cover by Andy Suriano.

Jack has traveled far and wide in order to find his way back to his own time. His journey continues as he tries to infiltrate the compound of the secretive man known as the "Master of Time."

Plus, battles with the spirits of the dead and the story of a scribe named Mako, chronicler of Jack's possible legacy or his future?

Softcover, 124 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Includes Slipcase and Volumes 1-10 - Printings May Vary.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Cover by Dave McKean.

This beautiful slipcase set includes all ten individual trade paperback volumes of Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning fantasy series. This set features the entire New York Times best-selling graphic novel series featuring painstakingly recolored pages for the Absolute Editions!

Softcover (10 volumes with slipcase), full color.

Cover price $199.99.

1st printing.

Text By Manuel Auad. Art and cover by Sanjulian. Introduction by Joe Jusko.

Legendary Spanish painter and illustrator Sanjulian (Manuel Perez Clemente) is renowned the world over for his incredible covers for Famous Monster of Filmland, Vampirella, Conan, Eerie, and Creepy as well as book covers, posters, private commissions and much more.

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the full breadth of Sanjulian's amazing career with an introduction by Joe Jusko, hundreds of beautiful full color paintings and pencil sketches, unpublished illustrations and rarely seen early work along with exclusive photos and artwork from the Master's own personal archives.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 312 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

1st printing.

Text By Manuel Auad. Art and cover by Sanjulian.

The first comprehensive artbook of Sanjulian's work in decades. This book features art from his initial drawings to his recent commissions in full color with a forward by acclaimed painter, Joe Jusko.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 312 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Undying Love: Part 1 of 3!" By Mitsuru Hattori. Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It's not that he feels bad for the survivors - instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he's discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn't as perfect as it seems - and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Volume 1 - Second or later printing. "Undying Love: Part 1 of 3!" By Mitsuru Hattori. Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It's not that he feels bad for the survivors - instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he's discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn't as perfect as it seems - and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Undying Love: Part 2 of 3!" By Mitsuru Hattori. It's only after local heiress Sanka Rea falls off a cliff and impales herself on a tree stump below that Chihiro realizes she's secretly taken his resurrection potion. He's shocked to say the least when she rises from the ground, entrails dragging, and insists he take responsibility for her! But hiding a zombie girl in his room is going to be even tougher than he imagined. What will Chihiro do when Rea starts to decompose? And how will they keep Rea's overzealous father off the trail? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - Second or later printing. "Undying Love: Part 2 of 3!" By Mitsuru Hattori. It's only after local heiress Sanka Rea falls off a cliff and impales herself on a tree stump below that Chihiro realizes she's secretly taken his resurrection potion. He's shocked to say the least when she rises from the ground, entrails dragging, and insists he take responsibility for her! But hiding a zombie girl in his room is going to be even tougher than he imagined. What will Chihiro do when Rea starts to decompose? And how will they keep Rea's overzealous father off the trail? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Undying Love: Part 3 of 3!" By Mitsuru Hattori. Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It's not that he feels bad for the survivors - instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he's discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn't as perfect as it seems - and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Mitsuru Hattori. Boy meets girl, then accidentally turns girl into a zombie when she falls off a cliff and disembowels herself. The cruel reality of being a zombie begins to close in on Rea - soon the desire to eat human flesh is going to become irresistible! She struggles to enjoy her first summer festival. Includes a side story about Babu the zombie cat. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. The hotel where she first met Chihiro is burning around her, but Rea's strangely glowing eyes are fixed on the boy she loves. Will she come to her senses before she eats Chihiro or the fire consumes them both? And even if they do escape, what can Rea do to keep herself from completely losing her reason and becoming nothing but a zombie hungry for Chihiro's flesh? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori.Boy meets girl, then accidentally turns girl into a zombie when she falls off a cliff and disembowels herself. On the brink of death, Chihiro finally confesses his love, and Rea, despite being deep into the "turbid period," miraculously regains her reason! But their zombie cat Babu continues to grow more vicious, leaving Chihiro with a terrible choice to make! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. Looking to cure Bub's condition, Chihiro and company have finally arrived at ZoMA HQ. There, they are greeted by ZoMA's chief, Salva Arnschent Kurumiya, along with his adorable zombie daughter, Rosarie. This place has been called the zombie "holy land" but with cute girls like these to tickle Chihiro's fancy, could this be a bit of zombie "paradise"? Meanwhile, the Chief has taken an interest in Rea and conducts a series of tests to probe her unique zombie state. Is Rea's rare condition the key to suppressing the "turbid period"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It's not that he feels bad for the survivors - instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he's discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn't as perfect as it seems, and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It's not that he feels bad for the survivors - instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he's discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn't as perfect as it seems - and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. Boy meets girl, then accidentally turns girl into a zombie when she falls off a cliff and disembowels herself. Caught between his concern for Babu and Rea's feelings, Chihiro awakens one morning to find Rea has left for the ZoMA, the Zombie Medical Anthropology Institute! What new answers - or threats - await the two of them in the "zombie Holy Land"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsuru Hattori. Boy meets girl, then accidentally turns girl into a zombie when she falls off a cliff and disembowels herself. Caught between his concern for Babu and Rea's feelings, Chihiro awakens one morning to find Rea has left for the ZoMA, the Zombie Medical Anthropology Institute! What new answers - or threats - await the two of them in the "zombie Holy Land"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

1st printing.

Written by Ed Power. Art and cover by Melissa Dejesus.

Dracula invades the North Pole in order to obtain Ol' Saint Nick's ability to enter any home. Too bad one thing is standing in his way: Santa Claus and the forces of Christmas! Now it's: Vampires vs. Elves! Werewolves vs. Reindeer! and Nughty vs. Nice in an all out, epic battle of the ageless for the ages!

SANTA VS. DRACULA! This time...It's seasonal!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color. Ages 13+

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Fine $8.30

1st printing.

Created by Koji Sakai Sakai and John Mayer. Written by C. W. Cooke. Art and cover by Cesar Diaz Legaspe.

Meet Santa. He's having a mid-life crisis. And that's why he doesn't notice the zombie apocalypse until it's almost too late.

On the run and just trying to survive, Santa rediscovers his Christmas spirit and does everything he can to save Christmas-even if it means his own death!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 70 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. THE ORIGIN OF THE HULK - These hard to find collectible graphic mini novels were released in 1981 and came sealed in package and ready to hang on the Christmas tree. There are 4 different volumes - Captain America, Spider-Man, Spider Woman, and the Hulk. They tell the origins of these Marvel iconic heroes. Hardcover, 2 1/2-in. x 3-in., full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sasquatch in Love (2020 Action Lab) #1-4.

Written by Jason Nutt . Art and cover by Alexis Vivallo.

An unlikely romantic triangle forms between lonely Holden, the world's last Sasquatch; Grace, the documentary filmmaker who comes to a small town in rural Oregon to expose him; and Holden's love-scarred best friend Felix, the town veterinarian.

Collecting the four-issue comedy about longing, belonging, and Bigfoot.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Printing. July, 1995. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. March 1995. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. April 1995. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. July 1995. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st Printing - Written by Glenn Danzig, Illustrated by Duke Mighten, Cover by Simon Bisley. The classic 3 issue mini-series collected into one volume. Softcover, 6.5" x 10", 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

1st Printing - Written by Robert L. Forward. Hardcover, 5.5" x 8.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by Paul Cornell. Art and Cover by Ryan Kelly. First there was Saucer Country, a dark thriller that blended UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest. The story continued in Saucer State… and now, the series reaches its long-awaited conclusion in this special one-shot, as co-creators Cornell and Kelly present the final story of alien abductee Arcadia Alvarado's campaign to be US President… and her search for the truth of what happened to her! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Bird City Comics and Rabbit Comics Exclusive Cover by Peejay Catacutan. Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Ryan Kelly. First there was Saucer Country, a dark thriller that blended UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest. The story continued in Saucer State… and now, the series reaches its long-awaited conclusion in this special one-shot, as co-creators Cornell and Kelly present the final story of alien abductee Arcadia Alvarado's campaign to be US President… and her search for the truth of what happened to her! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Run!" Collects Saucer Country (2012 DC/Vertigo) #1-6. Written by Paul Cornell. Art and Cover by Ryan Kelly. Meet Arcadia Alvarado, Governor of New Mexico and Presidential hopeful, who says she was abducted by aliens. She's already dealing with immigration, budget cuts and an alcoholic ex - and now she's determined to win the election so she can expose the truth about the aliens - and save the world! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Reticulan Candidate!" Collects Saucer Country (2012 DC/Vertigo) #7-14. Written by Paul Cornell. Art and Cover by Ryan Kelly and Mirko Colak. Arcadia and her team hit the campaign trail...but can she gain access to the government's alien secrets? And whose side are the flying saucers really on? Softcover, 176 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $16.99.

1st Printing. This book examines the social phenomenon of flying saucers through the lens of the films and other media of the day. You won't find any chapters on Area 51, Roswell or almond-eyed grays here. What you will find is a detailed and meticulously researched reference on some of the most popular science-fiction films of all time. Hardcover, 8" x 11.5", 318 pages, color and B&W. Cover price $59.99.