Comic books in 'Comic History'

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1st printing. Written by Stephen Weiner. Art by Jeff Smith. Graphic novels have exploded off bookstore shelves and into movies, college courses and the New York Times Book Review, and onto the coffee tables of the cognoscenti. Where did all the excitement come from? Stephen Weiner, a comics historian and children's literature specialist, provides the answers in this groundbreaking book - the first history of graphic novels. The author of 101 Best Graphic Novels tells the whole history of this new medium - from the first modern urban autobiographical graphic novel, Will Eisner's A Contract with God, to the hip indy comics of the Hernandez Bros.' Love and Rockets, the dark mysteries of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, and the postmodern superheroics of Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 74 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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Season 15 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

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Season 16 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

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Season 17 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

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Season 18 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

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Part 2 - 1st printing. "Season 13!"

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who! And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history. Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Edward Gross.

Author and journalist Edward Gross takes an in depth look at and examines Star Trek (1980-1982 Marvel) #1-16 which features the outstanding work of such great comic book talents as Marv Wolfman, Dave Cockrum, Klaus Janson, Tom DeFalco, Martin Pasko, Gil Kane, Luke McDonnell, Mike W. Barr, Gene Day, J.M. DeMatteis, and more! .

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, Text (with B&W images).

Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger. Cover by Francis Manapul.

Enclosed in these pages are 100 moments that chronicle all of the Flash's greatest feats. Flash's loves, his children, the allies like Batman and Superman that help him out in his time of need, the Rogues that give him the most trouble, other nefarious speedsters villains like Reverse Flash and Professor Zoom, and many more key characters are paid homage.

Flash has been a key player in events like Flashpoint and Crisis on Infinite Earths, making him integral to understanding the worlds built by DC Comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. By Randall Lotowycz. Take an action-packed journey into the cinematic world of THE FLASH with this comprehensive collection of stunning images, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews. Keep pace with the Fastest Man Alive with this compendium of facts and incredible images from the Super Hero's landmark film debut! The Flash: Movie Encyclopedia satisfies your need for cinematic speed on every page, with making-of details and behind-the-scenes profiles of the characters, locations, and artifacts seen on screen. Interviews with key cast and crew members offer a one-of-a-kind look at the creation of the highly anticipated new film. It's the perfect gift for every fan who's been waiting for DC's iconic Scarlet Speedster to take the lead in a film of his own. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing. By Michael J. Hayde. The story of The Adventures of Superman, on radio and television, is told as never before in Michael Hayde's new book. Hayde broadens our empathy for The Man of Steel through his profound revelations surrounding an imposing figure based on popular myth. In a meticulously researched discourse, he reveals the story about the character that became a mid-20th century hero to the nation's boys and girls. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 536 pages, text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing.

By Jamie Newbold. Foreword by Michelle Nolan.

A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from 20 years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1970, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading, pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. By Ron Goulart. In this definitive collection, Ron Goulart (author of The Great Comic Book Artists), one of the leading historians of pop culture, documents the evolution of the comic strip from The Yellow Kid to Dilbert. Softcover, 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing.

Written by Kerry D. Soper. Art and cover by Gary Larson.

Kerry D. Soper reminds us of The Far Side's groundbreaking qualities and cultural significance in Gary Larson and The Far Side. In the 1980s, Gary Larson (b. 1950) shook up a staid comics page by introducing a set of aesthetic devices, comedic tones, and philosophical frames that challenged and delighted many readers, even while upsetting and confusing others. His irreverent, single panels served as an alternative reality to the tame comedy of the family-friendly newspaper comics page, as well as the pervasive, button-down consumerism and conformity of the Reagan era.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1964-1966!" By Frank King and Dick Moores. The year 1964 was a momentous one in the history of Gasoline Alley-it's when Frank King officially handed the baton to Dick Moores. King continued to help plot the strip but it's Moores who takes center stage. More so than any other newspaper strip, Gasoline Alley is renowned for its strict continuity and this is our chance to see Moores-who continued writing and drawing the strip until 1986-make it his own. Forty-plus years earlier, Walt Wallet found baby Skeezix in a basket on his doorstep and in the 1964-1966 strips reproduced in this volume, Skeezix is now middle-aged and has a family of his own. For the first time since they appeared in newspapers fifty years ago, readers can enjoy these classic strips featuring Walt and his wife Phyllis, Skeezix and his wife Nina, Corky, Clovia, Slim, Avery, Mr. Pert, Joel, Rufus, and a whole cast of familiar characters. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. By Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. This volume zooms in to focus on Toth's groundbreaking contributions in the field of animation and features many rarely-seen or never-before-published pieces of art, much of it uncovered in the archives of Hanna-Barbera Studios! Featuring presentation illustrations for unsold series, character designs and storyboards for old favorites such as Space Ghost, SHAZZAN, and Superfriends, and work taken from both the beginning (Space Angel) and end (Bionic 6) of Toth's "Saturday kidvid" career, this oversized artbook features observations from animation professionals about his work, plus Alex's own commentary on the cartoon shows that shaped a generation. Genius, Animated is filled, cover-to-cover, with must-see material, making it essential reading for Toth-fans and animation enthusiasts alike. Softcover, 336 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Eddie Campbell.

With more than 500 period cartoons, The Goat Getters illustrates how comics were developed by such luminaries as Rube Goldberg, Tad Dorgan, and George Herriman in the sports and lurid crime pages of the daily newspaper. This wild bunch of West Coast-based cartoonists established the dynamic anatomy and bold, tough style that continue to influence comics today, as well as their own goofy slang that enriched the popular lexicon.

The Goats Getters also captures early twentieth century-history through the lens of the newspaper comics: the landmark 1910 boxing match in Reno, Nevada between Jim Jeffries, the "Great White Hope," and Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion; the nationwide race riots that followed; the San Francisco graft trials that culminated in the shooting of the Federal Prosecutor; and the trial of Harry Thaw for the murder of architect Stanford White, a crime of passion that centered on Thaw's wife, show-girl Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw-all were venerated or vilified by Nell Brinkley, Jimmy Swinnerton, and their fellow directors of the ink and newsprint stage.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $49.99.

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1st Edition - Signed by Bill Schelly.

1st printing.

By Bill Schelly.

Includes photos and gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to a 1,000 copies. Signature is on page 5 with Table of Contents.

Cover price $11.95.

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Expanded and Updated Edition

1st printing. By Bill Schelly.

Includes photos and gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

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Expanded and Updated Edition

2nd and later printings. By Bill Schelly.

This book-length history of Comic Fandom's early years was nominated for an Eisner Award in 1996, and now returns in revised and expanded form.

Includes 40 extra pages, an 8-page color insert, and a brand-new cover by Michael Gilbert.

Schelly's fascinating text tells how it all began in the 1960s: the fanzines, the dealers, the comicons. Also included are over 75 photos, almost 200 gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: You might recognize a handsome young devil in a photo of the Texas Trio on page 56. It's none other than Lone Star Comics' very own founder, Buddy Saunders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. By Les Daniels. From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, DC Comics blazed a creative, innovative trail in popular culture, and the company has remained at the forefront of the comics ever since. In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated "blast from the past," comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented '365 image' visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1935-1956!"

Written by Paul Levitz.

The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces DC Comics's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the McCarthy '50s in over 400 pages bursting with comics, art, photographs, and more comics. The first in a new series, expanded from the Eisner Award-winning book, 75 Years of DC Comics, hits the shelf at a reader friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and over 1,000 new images across five volumes. Featuring a new interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.95.

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1st printing. This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, Part Two argues for an holistic model based around the symbols of the crypt, the spectre and the archive, and Part Three combines cultural and textual analysis, concluding with case studies of two of the most famous gothic archetypes in comics: the vampire and the zombie. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. The comics within capture in intimate, often awkward, but always relatable detail the tribulations and triumphs of life. In particular, the lives of 18 Jewish women artists who bare all in their work, which appeared in the internationally acclaimed exhibition "Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women." The comics are enhanced by original essays and interviews with the artists that provide further insight into the creation of autobiographical comics that resonate beyond self, beyond gender, and beyond ethnicity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 316 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.95.

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1st printing. By Jeff McLaughlin. In a follow-up to Comics as Philosophy, international contributors address two questions: Which philosophical insights, concepts, and tools can shed light on the graphic novel? And how can the graphic novel cast light on the concerns of philosophy? Each contributor ponders a well-known graphic novel to illuminate ways in which philosophy can untangle particular combinations of image and written word for deeper understanding. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text. Cover price $65.00.

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1st printing.

One of the most significant transformations in literature for children and young adults during the last twenty years has been the resurgence of comics. Educators and librarians extol the benefits of comics reading, and increasingly, children's and YA comics and comics hybrids have won major prizes, including the Printz Award and the National Book Award. Despite the popularity and influence of children's and YA graphic novels, the genre has not received adequate scholarly attention.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 372 pages, N&W. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing.

By Ron Goulart.

Boasting more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations showcasing many rare comic book covers and interior art, complemented by a rich, extensive historical perspective exploring the history of American comic books spanning the 1930s to the present, this hardcover treasury will capture the nostalgic heart of comic book fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 344 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

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2nd and later printings. by Don Hutchison. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of the pulp heroes that inspired the modern day super heroes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Includes Art Print

1st printing.

By Marc Sumerak. Cover by Dale Keown.

Explore the greatest art from five decades of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy comics with this deluxe art book. The Guardians of the Galaxy made their first appearance in the pages of Marvel Super-Heroes back in 1969, and while the team's lineup has changed significantly over the years, its popularity with fans has continued to grow and grow.

This deluxe book delves into the creation and evolution of the Guardians through exclusive interviews with the writers and artists who have brought them to life.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

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1st printing.

By Nick Jones.

Find out everything you need to know about the heroic team of cosmic adventurers with Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws. This comprehensive guide celebrates the exciting world of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with a decade-by-decade history that charts all the incarnations of the group. The book examines iconic characters like Groot and Star-Lord, showcases key comic book issues, and explores important storylines. Packed with information on allies, enemies, locations, and much more, this book is a must-have for fans of Marvel comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing.

A wonderful book. The top ten are allotted a full page each, and the other 90 are listed alphabetically. Each entry includes the comics cover as well as a few insightful paragraphs on the books content and why it was chosen.

The book also includes a number of other interesting articles. There is a 6 page essay by Mark Evanier and Catherine Yronwood on the best comics of the 1940s. Scott Shaw! Offers a 4 page feature on oddball comics, while there is also a 4 page article on comics done for charities and public services by Mike Stokes and Andy Mangles lists the top 15 comics translated into movies or TV in a 4 page article.

Finally, there are 11 hilarious pages of some of the most absurd comics ever done.

Softcover, 100 pages. Full color.

Cover price $3.95.

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1st printing. Welcome to the Camp Age, when spies liked their wars cold and their women warm, good guys beat bad guys with a pun and a punch, and Batman shook a mean cape. Hero-A-Go-Go celebrates the camp craze of the Swinging Sixties, when just about everyone - the teens of Riverdale, an ant and a squirrel, even the President of the United States - was a super-hero or a secret agent. Michael Eury takes you through that coolest cultural phenomenon with this lively collection of nostalgic essays, histories, and theme song lyrics of classic 1960s characters like Captain Action, Herbie the Fat Fury, Captain Nice, Atom Ant, Scooter, ACG's Nemesis, Dell's super-Frankenstein and Dracula, the "split!" Captain Marvel, and others! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $36.95.

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1st printing. Heroes & Villains is a photographic journey into the heart of contemporary pop culture - New York Comic Con. Author and photographer Andrew Boyle profiles around 180 cosplayers that attended Comic Con over the past 3 years in a series of engaging photographs and interviews. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller. Marv Wolfman and George Perez's epic companion to Crisis on Infinite Earths returns to print in this stunning hardcover edition that outlines the greatest events ever to take place in the past, present, and future of the DC Universe after the consolidation of the Multiverse during the events of Crisis. Amplified by the vibrant colors of Tom Ziuko, Wolfman and Perez's history guidebook is a visual and informational treasure trove that every DC fan should own. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Painted cover by Alex Ross painted.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry! It covers everything fromt he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

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2nd and later printings. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Painted cover by Alex Ross painted.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry! It covers everything fromt he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Steve McNiven Cover

1st printing. Collects History of the Marvel Universe (2019) #1-6.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez. Cover by Steve McNiven and Mark Farmer. Back Cover by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez.

It's the greatest tale ever told - and you've never seen it like this!

Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel's past and present!

From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

John Buscema Cover

1st printing. Collects History of the Marvel Universe (2019) #1-6.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez.

It's the greatest tale ever told - and you've never seen it like this!

Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel's past and present!

From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Javier Rodriguez Cover

1st printing. Collects History of the Marvel Universe (2019) #1-6.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez. Cover by Javier Rodriguez. Back Cover by Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez.

It's the greatest tale ever told - and you've never seen it like this!

Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel's past and present!

From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From Prehistory to the Renaissance!"

Written by Marion Augustin. Art and cover by Bruno Heitz. Translated by George L. Newman.

As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them-about where all the art they see in their lives-from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-started. His impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance.

Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello's David and The Book of Kells, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "From Renaissance to Modern Art!"

Written by Marion Augustin. Art and cover by Bruno Heitz. Translated by George L. Newman.

Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something entirely new. Continuing with the Renaissance and iconic works such as The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and the Sistine Chapel, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing.

By John Curran.

The Hooded Gunman was the sinister figure who, having appeared in various guises on the covers of William Collins' various series of Mystery and Detective books in the 1920s, finally gained recognition with the launch of Collins' Crime Club, becoming the definitive imprint stamp on more than 2,000 books published by that august imprint between 1930 and 1994. From Agatha Christie to Reginald Hill, the Hooded Gunman was a guarantee of a first-class crime novel for almost 65 years, and those books are now as sought after and collectable and almost any other book series.

Written and researched by Agatha Christie writer, expert and archivist Dr John Curran, this sumptuous coffee tab le book looks back at the history of the Crime Club and its authors.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Fine $14.99

1st printing. Written by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. Legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons offers a class in creating comic books. Learn scriptwriting, page layouts, lettering and more from the incredible artist behind Watchmen! Dave Gibbons is here to teach you scriptwriting, page layouts, lettering, cover designs, and more, and he's doing it with scans of original artwork and rarely seen workings to illustrate his personal creative processes. How Comics Work covers both Gibbons' hand-drawn and digital design techniques in depth. This is your chance to gain insight to Gibbons' digital work, from his computer coloring and 3D modelling. You'll learn how he layers text for editing, creates effects such as flares and neon glows, and prepares artwork for print and online. Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. Edited by Brannon Costello. Discussions with the comics artist known for the groundbreaking sci-fi satire American Flagg! Beginning with early interviews in fanzines and concluding with a new interview conducted in 2010 with the volume's editor, this book collects widely ranging discussions from Chaykin's earliest days as an assistant for such legends as Gil Kane and Wallace Wood to his recent work on titles including Dominic Fortune, Challengers of the Unknown, and American Century. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 302 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st printing. By Mike Benton. DID YOU KNOW: Superman began his career as a villain; Jean Harlow was a model for Catwoman; Mickey Spillane started out as a comic book writer; Jerry Siegel married the real-life Lois Lane; and Madame Fatal was the first transvestite superhero? Find all this out and more in the ultimate history of the super-genre (early 1930-late 1940s). From Amazing Man to Wonder Woman, this book includes more than 300 full color illustrations, profiles on creators, and a complete checklist of Golden Age super hero comics! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $26.95.

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1st printing.

By Mike Benton.

From the author of The Comic Book in America comes a comprehensive look at the history of superhero comics from the Silver Age. Complete with a checklist, more than 200 full color photos, and behind-the-scenes stories!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. From running the first photostat machine at Marvel Comics to being the first to illustrate Wolverine, no other member of the Marvel Bullpen has had such a varied and remarkable career as Herb Trimpe. He's best known for his definitive eight-year stint drawing the Incredible Hulk. This book chronicles the life and art of Trimpe through his own voice, as well as the voices of friends and colleagues. Their testimony to his talent and his legacy of artwork leave no wonder why he has been dubbed "The Incredible Herb Trimpe." Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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1st printing.

By Rich Johnson.

A nerdy insider's accessible celebration of Hulk's seminal comic book stories over the comic's run, including all things Hulk: Bruce Banner and his character's origin; various significant story lines over the decades; and his presence as a pop-culture icon in today's wildly popular superhero climate.

Framed by longtime comic book industry insider Rich Johnson and told using countless comic book images, variant covers, and Marvel Cinematic Universe concept art of both the Hulk and She-Hulk, the book covers how Bruce Banner/Hulk's origin story began; character stories over the decades; Hulk's Avengers story lines; and how Hulk is even powerful and relevant in today's comic book (and super hero film) culture.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing. By R. C. Harvey. Many fans and insiders alike have never heard of Bill Hume, Bailin' Wire Bill, Abe Martin, AWOL Wally, the Texas History Movies, or the Weatherbird at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And many insiders do not know why we call comic books "comics" even though lots of them are not at all funny. Robert C. Harvey, cartoonist and a veteran comics critic, author of several histories of comics and biographies of cartoonists, tells forgotten stories of a dozen now obscure but once famous cartoonists and their creations. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $85.00.

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1st printing. Written by Moyoco Anno. Art by Moyoco Anno and Hideaki Anno. From the pen of internationally renowned comic artist Moyoco Anno, comes a biography of one of the animation world's biggest and most polarizing names, her husband Hideaki Anno. Long before Hideaki Anno married Moyoco Anno, he was known as the creator of one of the most popular animated works of all time, Neon Genesis Evangelion. But little was known about the author's personal life. Along came comic artist Moyoco Anno, then came love, then came marriage and then came a comic about how she changed his life. Hopefully for the better. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.