Comic books in 'Comic History'

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1st printing.

By Ken Quattro. Introduction by Stanford W. Carpenter. Afterword by Ken Quattro.

Read about the riveting stories of Black artists who drew, mostly behind the scenes, superhero, horror, and romance comics in the early years of the industry.

The life stories of each man's personal struggles and triumphs are represented as they broke through into a world formerly occupied only by white artists. Using primary source material from World War II-era Black newspapers and magazines, this compelling book profiles pioneers like E.C. Stoner, a descendant of one of George Washington's slaves. Stoner became a renowned fine artist of the Harlem Renaissance. Perhaps more fascinating is Owen Middleton who was sentenced to life in Sing Sing. Then there is Matt Baker, the most revered of the Black artists, whose exquisite art spotlights stunning women and men, and who drew the first groundbreaking Black comic book hero, Vooda!

Gorgeously illustrated with rare examples of each artist's work, including full stories from mainstream comic books to rare titles like All-Negro Comics and Negro Heroes, plus unpublished artist's photos and art.

Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books features Ken Quattro's over 20 years of impeccable research and writing. The social and cultural environments that formed these extraordinary artists are deftly detailed by Quattro in this must-have book!

Includes profiles of: Adolphus Barreaux Gripon, Elmer Cecil Stoner, Robert Savon Pious, Jay Paul Jackson, Owen Charles Middleton, Elton Clay Fox & George Dewey Lipscomb, Clarence Matthew Baker, Alvin Carl Hollingsworth, Ezra Clyde Jackson, Alfonso Greene, Eugene Bilbrew, Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans, Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, Leonard Cooper and Calvin Levi Massey.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing. Collects material from Official Index to the Marvel Universe (2009) #1-13. Get the complete history of Iron Man from his earliest appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses of every Iron Man comic-including back up strips-introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about all things Iron Man! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 316 pages, full oclor. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. In 1976, Paul Nelson spent several weeks interviewing legendary detective writer Ross Macdonald. Beginning in the 1940s, Macdonald had followed in the footsteps of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, ultimately elevating the noir form to a new level. Far more than a collection of never-before-published interviews, It's All One Case is also a visual history of Macdonald's career, illustrated with the covers of his books, reproductions of manuscript pages, magazine spreads, and never before seen photos. It's All One Case is a fitting tribute to Macdonald's distinguished career. Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $44.95.

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1st printing.

The ultimate listing of Jack "King" Kirby's work! With a decade of extensively researched corrections and additions since the 2008 "Gold Edition," this final, fully-updated, definitive Centennial Edition clocks in at double its previous length, in a new 256-page Limited Edition Hardcover of only 1,000 copies to celebrate Kirby's Centennial! In addition to a detailed listing of all of Kirby's published comic book work (with dates, story titles, page counts, and inkers, plus reprints cross-referenced to help collectors locate less-expensive versions of key issues), it documents his work in: Pulp magazines, books, foreign editions, newspaper strips, fine art and collages, periodicals, fanzines, convention booklets, novels and short stories, essays, interviews, speeches and convention panels, art exhibitions, portfolios, posters, calendars, cards, stamps, stickers, radio and television appearances, audio and video recordings, animation, even Jack's unpublished work!

Hardcover, 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

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Final (Silver) Edition - 1st printing.

A listing of Jack "King" Kirby's work. It lists in exacting detail every published comic featuring Kirby's work, including dates, story titles, page counts, and inkers. It even cross-references reprints, to help collectors locate less-expensive versions of key Kirby issues, and includes an extensive bibliography listing books, periodicals, portfolios, fanzines, posters, and other obscure pieces with Kirby's art, plus a detailed list of Jack's unpublished work as well.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 96 pages, PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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1st printing.

The most thorough listing of Jack "King" Kirby's work ever published! Building on the 1998 "Silver Edition," this new, fully-updated, definitive Gold Edition compiles an additional decade's worth of corrections and additions by top historians, in a new Trade Paperback format with premium paper for archival durability. It lists in exacting detail every published comic featuring Kirby's work, including dates, story titles, page counts, and inkers. It even cross-references reprints, to help collectors locate less-expensive versions of key Kirby issues, and includes an extensive bibliography listing books, periodicals, portfolios, fanzines, posters, and other obscure pieces with Kirby's art, plus a detailed list of Jack's unpublished work as well.

Now includes a complete listing of the over 5000-page archive of Kirby's personal pencil art photocopies. And scattered throughout are dozens of examples of rare and unseen Kirby art, making this a must-have item for serious Kirby collectors and eBay shoppers!

Softcover, 128 pages, PB&W.

Cover price $14.95.

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Limited Edition

1st printing.

By John Morrow, Jon B. Cooke, and Richard Kilkman.

For its 80th issue, the Jack Kirby Collector magazine presents a double-sized 50th anniversary examination of Kirby's magnum opus!

Spanning the pages of four different comics starting in 1970 (New Gods, Forever People, Mister Miracle, and Jimmy Olsen), the sprawling "Epic for our times" was cut short mid-stream, leaving fans wondering how Jack would've resolved the confrontation between evil Darkseid of Apokolips and his son Orion of New Genesis.

This companion to that "Fourth World" series looks back at Jack Kirby's own words, as well as those of assistants Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman, inker Mike Royer, and publisher Carmine Infantino, to determine how it came about, where it was going, and how Kirby would've ended it before it was prematurely cancelled by DC Comics!

It also examines Kirby's use of gods in Thor and other strips prior to the Fourth World, how they influenced his DC epic, and affected later series like The Eternals and Captain Victory.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: This item doubles as Jack Kirby Collector (1994 Magazine/Treasury) #80.

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1st printing.

By John Morrow, Jon B. Cooke, and Richard Kilkman.

For its 80th issue, the Jack Kirby Collector magazine presents a double-sized 50th anniversary examination of Kirby's magnum opus!

Spanning the pages of four different comics starting in 1970 (New Gods, Forever People, Mister Miracle, and Jimmy Olsen), the sprawling "Epic for our times" was cut short mid-stream, leaving fans wondering how Jack would've resolved the confrontation between evil Darkseid of Apokolips and his son Orion of New Genesis.

This companion to that "Fourth World" series looks back at Jack Kirby's own words, as well as those of assistants Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman, inker Mike Royer, and publisher Carmine Infantino, to determine how it came about, where it was going, and how Kirby would've ended it before it was prematurely cancelled by DC Comics!

It also examines Kirby's use of gods in Thor and other strips prior to the Fourth World, how they influenced his DC epic, and affected later series like The Eternals and Captain Victory.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: This item doubles as Jack Kirby Collector (1994 Magazine/Treasury) #80.

Cover price $26.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Tom Scioli.

This sweeping, full-color comic book biography tells the complete life story of Jack Kirby, co-creator of some of the most enduring super-heroes and villains of the twentieth century for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more.

Tom Scioli breathes visual life into Kirby's life story, from his days growing up during the Great Depression to his time on the frontlines of World War II and on to his world-changing collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee. Just as every great superhero needs a villain to overcome, Kirby's story also includes his struggles to receive the recognition and compensation that he believed his work deserved.

Readers can experience the life and times of a comics titan through the medium that made him famous.

Hardcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $28.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Greg Theakston. Art and cover by Jack Kirby. 50 years of American comic art. The story of Jack Kirby's life and his work continues. Includes Kirby checklist L-Z. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By Jerry Robinson. In this art-infused memoir by the late Jerry Robinson, learn how a seventeen-year-old became the artist on Detective Comics and Batman-and created one of the most famous villains of all time: the Joker. This volume includes never-before-published full-page artwork from Detective Comics and Batman, covers featuring Batman, Robin, and the Joker, and much more. Never-before-published artwork featuring Batman, Robin, the Joker, and more! Hardcover, 216 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing. By Fredrik Strömberg. Jewish Images in the Comics presents more than 150 works from all over the world demonstrating how Jewish culture has historically been depicted in comics. The book is divided into chapters such as "Anti-Semitism", "The Old Testament" and "The Holocaust" and features works from well-known artists like Art Spiegelman and Will Eisner to much more obscure (and in some cases far less savory) cartoonists. Each example is spotlighted via an informative essay and a representative illustration. Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 242 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.99.

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1st printing.

By Scott Beatty.

For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united the most powerful super-heroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Martian Manhunter - against the most diabolical villains in comic book history.

The Ultimate Guide tells the story of the Justice League of America, and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork revealing the JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more.

Hardcover, 100 pages, 10 1/4-in. x 12-in., full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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2nd and later printings.

By Scott Beatty.

For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united the most powerful super-heroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Martian Manhunter - against the most diabolical villains in comic book history.

The Ultimate Guide tells the story of the Justice League of America, and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork revealing the JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more.

Hardcover, 100 pages, 10 1/4-in. x 12-in., full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

2nd and later printings.

By Daniel Wallace. Cover by Brian Bolland. Introduction by Mark Hamill.

The Joker examines the evolution of the most famous comic book villain in history, and is certain to appeal to fanboys and fangirls, collectors, and newcomers to the comic book genre alike. From the comic and eccentric bad guy battling Batman in the 1940s to the truly psychotic murderer and madman of today, The Joker is the first and only comprehensive look at the ultimate super villain of DC Comics Universe's comics, television shows, and feature films.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Written by Sarah Aronson. Art by Robert Neubecker.

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer. But Rube didn't want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines: complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

In the hands of dozens of writers and artists, DC Comics Justice League of America (JLA) has experienced moments that can be intensely personal or of great cosmic importance. What you will see on the pages that follow is one hundred of the greatest moments, each one a piece of the mosaic that is the Justice League. From their first rallying issue in the 1960s, to the League finally reaching the big screen in the 2017 feature film Justice League, the members and their stories have remained entertaining for readers and watchers.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Landry Quinn Walker. Enter the world of the Justice League and discover the heroes, villains, and adventures. DC Comics' bravest and boldest Super Hero team exists to combat threats no single hero can defeat. A must-have for fans, this book showcases major in-world events in the JLA's pulsating story, spanning nearly 60 years of comic book history, and is packed with info on the team's allies, enemies, bases, origins, and more. This comprehensive guide celebrates the exciting world of the iconic Justice League super-heroes, a roster that includes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

King Features has had a more illustrious and long-lasting history than any other newspaper syndicate, even as it leads the way into the digital age and beyond. Krazy Kat! Popeye! Flash Gordon! Beetle Bailey! Blondie! Prince Valiant! Hagar the Horrible! Barney Google and Snuffy Smith! Baby Blues! Mutt & Jeff! Zits! Juliet Jones! Buz Sawyer! Steve Canyon! Bizarro! Hi & Lois! Maggie & Jiggs! Johnny Hazard! There are simply too many to list! From the earliest days, when William Randolph Hearst first added cartoons to his newspapers, comic strips have had a profound impact on popular culture. With the consolidation of Hearst's various distribution channels in November 1915, King Features was born. A century later, the world's largest syndicate leads the way into the 21st century and beyond.

Nominated for two 2016 Eisner Awards: Best Comics-Related Book and Best Publication Design!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. By Mark Evanier. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Gatefold by Alex Ross. Jack Kirby created or co-created some of the comic book world's most popular characters, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, and The New Gods. This book serves as an authorized, visual celebration of the one and only "King of Comics" and his groundbreaking work. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $40.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Mark Evanier. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Gatefold by Alex Ross. Jack Kirby created or co-created some of the comic book world's most popular characters, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, and The New Gods. This book serves as an authorized, visual celebration of the one and only "King of Comics" and his groundbreaking work. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

1st printing.

Written by Mike Tisserand. Art and cover by George Herriman.

The creator of the greatest comic strip in history finally gets his due-in an eye-opening new life revealing the truth about his heritage and fascinating double life. Born and raised in the ethnic maelstrom of 19th-century New Orleans, George Herriman, the creator of the seminal comic strip Krazy Kat came of age as an illustrator, journalist, and cartoon artist in the boom town of Los Angeles and the wild metropolis of New York. Rocketing to early fame in the newspapers of the early 20th century, Herriman's work was both hugely popular and widely acknowledged as the cartoon that elevated cartoons from daily diversions to an anarchic art form. Yet underlying his whole life - and often sneaking into the contours of his very public art - was a very private fact: known as "the Greek" for his swarthy complexion and curly hair, Herriman was in fact an African-American.

Drawing on deep original research into Herriman's family historY and on a deep reading of the artist's work and surviving written records, Michael Tisserand restores this little-understood figure to vivid life.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 560 pages, B&W.

Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing.

by Jonathan Morris.

Batman has Robin. Captain America has Bucky. And Yankee Doodle had Dandy. Being a superhero is hard work, which is why so many comics characters rely on a sidekick for help. But just as not every superhero achieves the glory of Batman, not all sidekicks are as capable as the Boy Wonder. In The League of Regrettable Sidekicks, author Jon Morris discusses some of the strangest iterations of the sidekick phenomenon, and in the process explores how important these characters were to comic book storytelling. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Sidekicks celebrates characters and stories that haven't seen the light of day in decades, pulling from defunct and long-forgotten comics publishers as well as DC and Marvel.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print - from Atoman to Zippo - complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It's a must-read for comics fans of all ages! Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print - from Atoman to Zippo - complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It's a must-read for comics fans of all ages! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Written by Christopher Irving. Photos by Seth Kushner. We often get so caught up with the characters in comics that they seem to almost take on lives of their own. This book is a reminder to remember, or to meet, and to get to know the creators of these beloved icons and fan favorites. These are the masters of the medium, who, with their supreme senses of storytelling and imaginative skills with pen and ink, have grabbed the hearts and minds of millions of people all over the world for decades. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "1933: Detective Dan, Secret Operative 48!"

Story and Art by Norman Marsh.

Considered the first comic book with original material ever produced, 1933's "Detective Dan, Secret Op. 48" was a landmark. It only lasted one issue before morphing into the Dan Dunn newspaper strip. A blatant copy of Chester Gould's Dick Tracy (Norman Marsh had been an art assistant to Gould), Dan Dunn was a rough and tumble Secret Service agent who exacted violent retribution on any criminal who dared cross his path. This book reprints the entire first year of daily comics.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 4 1/2-in., 344 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION with custom endpapers - JUST 500 COPIES!

1st printing.

By Gle Cadigan. Art and cover by Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Alex Ross.

From the letters pages of Silver Age comics to his 2021 induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, the career of Dave Cockrum started at the bottom and then rose to the top of the comic book industry.

Beginning with his childhood obsession with comics and continuing through his years in the Navy, The Life and Art of Dave Cockrum follows the rising star from fandom (where he was one of the "Big Three" fanzine artists) to pro-dom, where he helped revive two struggling comic book franchises: the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men. A prolific costume designer and character creator, his redesigns of the Legion and his introduction of X-Men characters Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird (plus his design of Wolverine's alter ego, Logan) laid the foundation for both titles to become best-sellers. His later work on his own property, The Futurians, as well as childhood favorite Blackhawk and T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents, plus his five years on Soulsearchers and Company, cemented his position as an industry giant.

Featuring artwork from fanzines, unused character designs, and other rare material, this is THE comprehensive biography of the legendary comic book artist, whose influence is still felt on the industry today! Written by Glen Cadigan (The Legion Companion, The Titans Companion Volumes 1 and 2, Best of the Legion Outpost) with an introduction by Alex Ross.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

Cover price $36.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

1st printing.

By Gle Cadigan. Art and cover by Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Alex Ross.

From the letters pages of Silver Age comics to his 2021 induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, the career of Dave Cockrum started at the bottom and then rose to the top of the comic book industry.

Beginning with his childhood obsession with comics and continuing through his years in the Navy, The Life and Art of Dave Cockrum follows the rising star from fandom (where he was one of the "Big Three" fanzine artists) to pro-dom, where he helped revive two struggling comic book franchises: the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men. A prolific costume designer and character creator, his redesigns of the Legion and his introduction of X-Men characters Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird (plus his design of Wolverine's alter ego, Logan) laid the foundation for both titles to become best-sellers. His later work on his own property, The Futurians, as well as childhood favorite Blackhawk and T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents, plus his five years on Soulsearchers and Company, cemented his position as an industry giant.

Featuring artwork from fanzines, unused character designs, and other rare material, this is THE comprehensive biography of the legendary comic book artist, whose influence is still felt on the industry today! Written by Glen Cadigan (The Legion Companion, The Titans Companion Volumes 1 and 2, Best of the Legion Outpost) with an introduction by Alex Ross.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Very Good $3.10

1st printing. By Michael Heatley. Superheroes - fictional characters fighting evil with superhuman powers, gadgets, and way-out weapons - have fascinated us ever since Superman first donned his cape and tights back in 1938. The Little Book of Super Heroes charts the growth of the genre, profiling the most notable superheroes and giving insight into their creation. It's topped off by quotes, trivia and a guide to collectables from Marvel Comics to Corgi Batmobiles. Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 128 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. By Paul Levitz. The Little Books are a spinoff of the larger DC series from Taschen but focused on one superhero per book. It covers from the Golden Age to the Modern Age with a short introduction by Paul Levitz and captions throughout. Text in English, French, and German. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

1st printing.

By John Johnston.

This is a trip down memory lane, looking back over some of the Patterson family's most memorable moments. Creator Lynn Johnston's commentary adds a behind-the-scenes element, as she describes some of her thoughts about the strip over the years.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $14.95.

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Add to cart Fine $5.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st printing. Edited by Glenn Yeffeth. Through in-depth analyses of the comics, films, and cartoons, leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the American myth and legend of Superman's media empire. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Edited by Lou Tambone and Rich Handley. Foreword by Bob Rozakis. The Joker has been a goofy trickster, a giggling lunatic, a psychopathic killer, a methodical mastermind, a failed comedian, and an unstoppable force. It all depends on the writer and artist telling the story. He's the Clown Prince of Crime, the Man Who Laughs, an agent of chaos. He has no special abilities or superpowers, but also no moral code or grip on reality. The Joker is charismatic, terrifying, unpredictable, and downright hilarious. The only method to this criminal's madness is that there is no method. This anthology offers more than twenty perspectives on the yin to Batman's yang, written by respected comic creators, historians, and industry insiders. So step right into the mouth of madness. The joke's on us, and we'd like to let you in on it. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 218 pages, Text. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing.

By Craig Rousseau.

Manga is a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon in the post-World War II era. Initially referring to graphic novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, fashion, and new media. Arranged into six thematic chapters, each opening with an essay, followed by interviews and art selections, this revealing study traces the origins of manga and explores its role in society, and its appearance in different media, from video games to street art, as well as its growing international reach.

The voices of manga artists and editors are reflected throughout the book, along with critical analysis by leading scholars.

Hardcover, 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Fine $35.00

Add to cart Fine $35.00

2nd and later printings.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: "COMICS! They're so much more than illustrated stories. They're a key to understanding a nation's people and it's culture. Slashing samurai, gorgeous geisha, nefarious ninja, rambunctious robots, and much more... Congratulations to Frederik L. Schodt for introducing us to the wonderful world of Japanese comics in this beautiful book. Excelsior!" Stan Lee

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Discover fantastic facts, incredible info, and uncanny trivia about the super-heroes and villains of the Marvel Comics Universe with Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. This book is packed with fun facts, bizarre-but-true tales, and quirky insights into everyone's favorite Marvel comic characters, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Daredevil. From behind-the-scenes revelations to strange and interesting facts, Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know will surprise and delight new and die-hard Marvel fans. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Good $2.49

1st printing. The ultimate guide to the Marvel Universe! A new era in comic books began in 1961 with the debut of Fantastic Four #1. In the years that followed, classic icons were introduced - Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and Daredevil. They were joined by the Golden Age hero Captain America and thus was born the MARVEL AGE! The Marvel Encyclopedia contains the essential facts about Marvel's most famous characters - their origins, their powers, their most trusted allies and their most dangerous enemies. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

1st printing.

By Roy Thomas.

In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal period in comic history - an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre.

With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life-Stan "The Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others.

the result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

Kerry Gammill Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Morgan. Back Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-im. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $79.00

Add to cart Near Mint $79.00

Richard Howell Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Richard Howell and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-im. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $13.50

1st Edition - 1st printing. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team,

Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide features a further 20 new heroes and villains. As ever, each character is illustrated with original art by Marvel Comics' finest artists, and the text has been updated to include new events in the Avengers' world, such as the dawn of the Heroic Age and the emergence of a new team, the Uncanny Avengers, which includes X-Men Rogue, Havok, and Sunfire.

This edition contains 24 new pages of content.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

New Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

New Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.99

2nd and later printings. Explore the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of the warrior, monarch, scientist, and super hero Black Panther, king of Wakanda - from his debut in 1966 to the present! This comprehensive book showcases stunning Black Panther comic artwork and profiles iconic characters, beginning with T'Challa, then moving on to his friends and allies (including Luke Cage, The Falcon, and Storm), and then his deadly foes (like Ulysses Klaw, Erik Killmonger, Doctor Doom, and Sub-Mariner). Packed full of information about Black Panther, the book includes an in-depth look at the characters, key issues, and iconic storylines, spotlighting pivotal moments and story arcs in the history of Black Panther, including "Panther's Rage," "Doomwar," and "Secret Invasion," and "A Nation Under Our Feet." Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

Written by Melanie Scott.

How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket?

Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

1st printing.

Written by Melanie Scott.

How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket?

Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

By Pierre Comtois.

TwoMorrows Publishing presents Marvel Comics in the 1970s, the sequel to Pierre Comtois' heralded first volume on the 1960s! This full decade of pop-culture history saw Stan Lee's role as writer diminish as he ascended to Publisher, the departure of Jack Kirby to DC (and his later return to Marvel), the rise of Roy Thomas as editor (and eventual Editor In Chief), and the introduction of a new wave of writers and artists who would expand the boundaries of comics beyond super-heroes.

Comics such as the Spider-Man "drug" issues, Conan the Barbarian, Tomb of Dracula, Master of Kung Fu, Howard the Duck, the new X-Men, and more are covered in detail, along with the creators who wrote and drew them.

Check out Marvel Comics in the 1970s and find out why Marvel was once hailed as The House of Ideas!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $27.95.