Comic books in 'Comic History'

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

An expanded, full-color deluxe edition of the out-of-print biography that explores the fascinating life of Will Eisner, detailing a more than 70-year career that in which he spearheaded comics for adult readers and created the first widely accepted graphic novel, A Contract with God.

From his childhood to famously turning down a proposal for Superman, to educating Army soldiers in P.S. Magazine, Eisner's personal and professional life is told in dramatic detail. In addition to hundreds of full-color images from Will's archives and private collections (not found in the original edition), this expanded Deluxe Edition includes a series of new interviews which clear the air on some topics left unfinished by the first edition, and add depth to the reader's knowledge of Eisner's body of work.

Featuring an insightful introduction by Michael Chabon.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

1st printing. By Paul Levitz. Will Eisner (1917-2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, and is best known for his iconic comic strip The Spirit and for his seminal work A Contract With God. Since then, Eisner went on to write and illustrate over twenty award-winning graphic novels. Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel by noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by including not only unpublished and rare art, photographs, letters, and sketches from the archives, but original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, and Neil Gaiman, all of whom knew and were inspired by Eisner. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. By Maurice Horn. From Lois Lane to Wonder Woman and Betty Boop to Olive Oyl, this beautifully illustrated book takes a look at women in comics throughout the history of the medium. Featuring classic pics and information about the characters and their creators and the impact these powerful women have had on the comic book genre. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Fine $14.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger. Foreword by George Perez. Cover by Alex Ross.

Wonder Woman offers a comprehensive look at the first and most important female super hero of DC Comics, from the Golden Age to the present day. During her existence, she has served in the army, renounced her powers at the height of the feminist movement, and helped launch Gloria Steinem's Ms. magazine. She has been - and continues to be - a trailblazing role model to girls and women and an integral part of the cultural zeitgeist. Loosely chronological, Wonder Woman explores idiosyncratic creator William Moulton Marston's interest in ideas of a "new woman" for the twentieth century; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence on all other female comic book characters since her inception; and how Wonder Woman is still powerful and relevant in today's comic book renaissance.

The book contains more than 250 Wonder Woman illustrations from such celebrated artists as Alex Ross, Jim Lee, George Perez, and Brian Bolland, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with her inception in the early 1940s to present-day treatments of the character.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger. Foreword by George Perez. Cover by Alex Ross.

Wonder Woman explores idiosyncratic creator William Moulton Marston's interest in ideas of a "new woman" for the twentieth century; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence on all other female comic book characters since her inception; and how Wonder Woman is still powerful and relevant in today's comic book renaissance.

The book contains more than 250 Wonder Woman illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with her inception in the early 1940s to present-day treatments of the character.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Add to cart Fine $18.00

1st printing. By Signe Bergstrom. A gorgeous, authorized celebration of one of the most popular and enduring super-heroes of all time - Wonder Woman - that chronicles the life and times of this pop-culture phenomenon and image of women's strength and power, from her origins and role as a founding member of the Justice League to her evolution in television and film. Wonder Woman: Ambassador of Truth tells the complete story of this iconic character's creative journey. Signe Bergstrom examines Wonder Woman's diverse media representations from her wartime comic book origins to today's feature films, and explores the impact she has had on women's rights and empowerment and the fight for peace, justice, and equality across the globe. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

NOTE: May or may NOT include Cover Sash. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Fine $29.00

Add to cart Very Good $14.00

1st printing.

By Les Daniels. Designed by Chip Kidd.

She is STRONG! She is INVINCIBLE! She's WONDER WOMAN!

Here, celebrating the greatest super herorine of all time, is a tribute to her superhuman strength, her peace-keeping mission, and her fabulous outfits throughout the years. Includes over 200 full color photos and art.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 210 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Good $5.99

1st printing.

By Les Daniels. Designed by Chip Kidd.

She is STRONG! She is INVINCIBLE! She's WONDER WOMAN!

Here, celebrating the greatest super herorine of all time, is a tribute to her superhuman strength, her peace-keeping mission, and her fabulous outfits throughout the years. Includes over 200 full color photos and art.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 210 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

2nd and later printings.

By Les Daniels. Designed by Chip Kidd.

She is STRONG! She is INVINCIBLE! She's WONDER WOMAN!

Here, celebrating the greatest super herorine of all time, is a tribute to her superhuman strength, her peace-keeping mission, and her fabulous outfits throughout the years. Includes over 200 full color photos and art.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 210 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Wonder Woman has been a star on television and, of course, in comic books. But this is her firstever jacketed hardcover picture book. Written in a simple, engaging manner perfect for a very young audience and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the original comic book art, Wonder Woman is the ideal introduction to this legendary super hero. Children will find out how the daughter of an Amazon queen grew up to become a protector of mankind, with a mission to teach peace and kindness to all. Hardcover, 9.-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Wonder Woman has been a star on television and, of course, in comic books. But this is her firstever jacketed hardcover picture book. Written in a simple, engaging manner perfect for a very young audience and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the original comic book art, Wonder Woman is the ideal introduction to this legendary super hero. Children will find out how the daughter of an Amazon queen grew up to become a protector of mankind, with a mission to teach peace and kindness to all. Hardcover, 9.-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

1st printing.

By Scott Beatty and Roger Stewart. Cover by Adam Hughs.

Culled from the archives of DC Comics, Wonder Woman: The Ultimate Guide to the Amazon Princess details the amazing exploits, incredible adversaries, and magical weapons of the greatest comic book heroine. Packed with original comic book images and a timeline charting Wonder Woman's entire career, this comprehensive illustrated treatment will delight fans of all ages.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Fine $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Comics Around the World and Entries A-B!" Edited by Maurice Horn. The World Encyclopedia of Comics is the first comprehensive survey of this universally popular art form. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 150 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

1st printing.

Edited by John Morrow and Jon B. Cooke.

In 1994, amidst the boom-&-bust of comic book speculators, The Jack Kirby Collector #1 was published for true fans of the medium. That modest labor of love spawned TwoMorrows Publishing, today's premier purveyor of publications about comics and pop culture. Celebrate our 25th anniversary with this special retrospective look at the company that changed fandom forever! Co-edited by and featuring publisher John Morrow and Comic Book Artist/Comic Book Creator magazine's Jon B. Cooke, it gives the inside story and behind-the-scenes details of a quarter-century of looking at the past in a whole new way. With an Introduction by Mark Evanier, Foreword by Alex Ross, Afterword by Paul Levitz, and a new cover by Tom McWeeney!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $37.95.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Updated Edition

1st printing.

By Peter Sanderson.

Following exciting new developments in the X-Men universe, this revised edition of the Ultimate X-Men includes the best of the two feature films (X-Men: The Movie and X-2: X-Men United) and the animated television series. Each chapter focuses on a different decade in X-Men history, revealing new characters and their powers, the major stories and their settings.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

Revised Edition

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This revised edition of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-ib. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $89.00

Limited Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Florent Gorges. Art and cover by Yoshitaka Amano.

A beautiful celebration of the life and imagery of Japan's master of fantasy and science fiction art! This landscape-style hardback contains nearly 400 illustrations and photos from the incredible career of Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano-a journey that began with his first job at 15, working on Speed Racer!

This ultimate tribute to fantasy and science fiction artist Yoshitaka Amano includes a slipcase containing the 328-page hardback Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography-Beyond the Fantasy, Amano's 96-page Paris Sketchbook, a region-free Blu-ray with almost 3 hours of discussion, commentary, and live drawing, 2 mini-lithographs, and a signed card! Limited to 500 copies for the direct market.

Author Florent Gorges is one of France's leading videogame historians. Amano contributed rare archival images, photos, and artwork to book.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 11-in. x 10-in., 328 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

Cover price $149.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $40.00

1st printing. Contributions by Jerry Robinson, Michael Chabon, and Jules Feiffer. This program has information about creators, characters, and key issues that shaped the Golden Age of Comics. Features Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Joker, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Daredevil (original) and many, many more! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W.