Comic books in 'Books'

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1st printing. By Stephen White. The Program safeguards the truth, but when The Program has a hidden agenda, the protected become the hunted. With his nuanced psychological insight, inscrutable plotting, and a captivating lead character that parallels Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware, Stephen White's Alan Gregory novels have become perennial national bestsellers. But, with The Program, White has challenged himself and honed his craft with remarkable assurance to create a rare breed of thriller. A dazzling mix of first-person and omniscient voices rewards readers with an irresistible narrative momentum. But the heart and soul of the novel is an indomitable woman reevaluating the seemingly innocuous choices she's made in the past while confronting the horrifying circumstances that threaten her family's future survival. "Every precious thing I lose, you will lose two." The Program begins with a condemned man's last words to New Orleans District Attorney Kirsten Lord. After her husband is gunned down in front of her, Lord has no choice but to flee the wrath of the murderer's vengeance. Lord pulls up stakes, changes her name, and accepts the Witness Protection Program's offer to hide her and her young daughter in Boulder, Colorado. Soon thereafter, they are befriended by Program veteran Carl Luppo, a solitary mob assassin tormented by his former life who has nothing but time for regret. Sensing that someone inside the program has compromised Lord and her daughter's safety, Luppo takes on the role of sentinel, fully realizing that this may be his last shot at redemption. Even though Lord suspects that Luppo's warnings about the Program's dark side are justified and that she should believe the former hit man's instincts, the only people she can really trust are her nine-year-old daughter and perhaps her Program-appointed psychologist Alan Gregory. Fans of White's previous work will applaud the brilliant use of series favorite Alan Gregory in a seemingly secondary role in the novel, and new readers will find themselves compelled to find out what Gregory has encountered before. But all readers will agree that The Program is a superior thriller; a novel firmly grounded in the realities of three-dimensional characters in crisis and driven with the narrative pace of a guilty pleasure. Hardcover, 350 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing.

Edited by Hope Nicholson. Cover by Colleen Coover.

Following the bestselling The Secret Loves of Geeks comes this brand-new anthology featuring comics and prose stories by cartoonists and professional geeks about the world of comic book conventions from the guests who've attended them across the world. Featuring stories that are funny, sad, sweet, embarrassing, and heartfelt of a geek-culture life that shapes us, encourages us, and exhausts us every summer.

Featuring work by Brian Michael Bendis (The Man of Steel), Jim Zub (Wayward), Kieron Gillen (The Wicked and the Divine), Sina Grace (Iceman), Adrienne Kress, Zak Kinsella, Diana Schutz, Leonard Kirk, Michael Avon Oeming, Tania Del Rio, Anthony Oliveira, Amy Chu, Louie Chin, Tia Vasiliou, Scott A. Ford, Morgan Hoffman, Dylan Edwards, Marlene Bonnelly, Randy Milholland, melonami, Erik Radvon, Andy Kuhn, Greg Pak, Chris Arrant, B. Clay Moore, Chris Grine, Trina Robbins, Laura Neubert, Chris Chuckry, Ryan Ferrier, Jackson Lanzing, Julia Scheele, Bonnie Burton, Sara Richard, Barbara Guttman, Bryan Hill, Hope Nicholson, Jenn St. Onge, Karama Horne, Lucy Bellwood, Sonya Bellantyne, Tim Seeley, Vivian Ng, Marshall Dillon, Nika, Tini Howard, Kris Straub and Bud Plant.

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

NOTE: Part graphic novel/part storybook.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $4.20

Written by Robert J. Hogan, Art by Frank Hamilton. Replica of "The Case of the Six Coffins" Wu Fang Pulp produced by Robert Weinberg. Softcover 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 96 Pages B&W Cover price $5.00.

Add to cart Fine $22.00

1st Printing.

Explore the rollicking, rip-roaring era of pulp fiction. From its origins in the late nineteenth century, when adventure stories reigned, through almost six decades of slinking sleuths, galloping ghouls, nitty-gritty gals, and invincible warriors, the pulp magazines transported readers into new territories of the mind. Not only did these publications help popularize authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Ray Bradbury, and Edgar Rice Burroughs, they now provide a panorama of some sixty years of illustration - and social commentary. Join us in this nostalgic visual journey through the world of pulps.

Hardcover, horizontal format, 11" x 10.5", 204 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Fine $22.00

2nd or Later Printings.

Explore the rollicking, rip-roaring era of pulp fiction. From its origins in the late nineteenth century, when adventure stories reigned, through almost six decades of slinking sleuths, galloping ghouls, nitty-gritty gals, and invincible warriors, the pulp magazines transported readers into new territories of the mind. Not only did these publications help popularize authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Ray Bradbury, and Edgar Rice Burroughs, they now provide a panorama of some sixty years of illustration - and social commentary. Join us in this nostalgic visual journey through the world of pulps.

Hardcover, horizontal format, 11" x 10.5", 204 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.75

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Spider Strikes!" and "Satan's Workshop!" Two action-packed adventures of the 1930's and 1940's pulp-era hero The Spider are reprinted in this single volume, complete with their original illustrations! The October 1933 story, "The Spider Strikes!" and the March 1937 story, "Satan's Workship" are reprinted in commemoration of The Spider's 75th anniversary! Softcover, 128 pages Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. By Nathaniel Tolle. People celebrate the magical holiday of Halloween in a wide variety of ways, but most will, at some point, turn off the lights and allow a movie to take the excitement to the next level. Pumpkin Cinema recommends over 100 titles that are guaranteed to make your Halloween fun and frightening! However, a great horror movie doesn't necessarily translate into a great Halloween flick, and Pumpkin Cinema uses a simple set of guidelines to help you avoid the "boo!" blues! In addition to descriptive film reviews, you'll also find plenty of quirky trivia, various top 5 lists, and a special chapter devoted to the greatest Halloween television episodes of all time. Hardcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Art by Will Nichols. Punch Drunk Moustache is the off-the-clock work of eight animation industry artists with the insatiable need to tell stories. Each artist showcases new ideas infused with unique personal style. Get ready for stunning visual development and never before seen concepts. Giants, androids, strange beasts, brave animals, magic, mystery, and everyday folks collide in these vividly imagined tales. With Punch Drunk Moustache, the gloves are off! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

Add to cart Fine $14.75

2nd and later printings. Art by Will Nichols. Punch Drunk Moustache is the off-the-clock work of eight animation industry artists with the insatiable need to tell stories. Each artist showcases new ideas infused with unique personal style. Get ready for stunning visual development and never before seen concepts. Giants, androids, strange beasts, brave animals, magic, mystery, and everyday folks collide in these vividly imagined tales. With Punch Drunk Moustache, the gloves are off! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $4.00

2nd and later printings. By Anne Rice. In 1976, a uniquely seductive world of vampires was unveiled in the now-classic Interview with the Vampire . . . in 1985, a wild and voluptous voice spoke to us, telling the story of The Vampire Lestat. In The Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice continues her extraordinary Vampire Chronicles in a feat of mesmeric storytelling, a chillingly hypnotic entertainment in which the oldest and most powerful forces of the night are unleashed on an unsuspecting world. Three brilliantly colored narrative threads intertwine as the story unfolds: – The rock star known as Vampire Lestat, worshipped by millions of spellbound fans, prepares for a concert in San Francisco. Among the audience–pilgrims in a blind swoon of adoration–are hundreds of vampires, creatures who see Lestat as a greedy fiend risking the secret prosperity of all his kind just to be loved and seen by mortals, fiends themselves who hate Lestats power and who are determined to destroy him . . . – The sleep of certain men and women–vampires and mortals scattered around the world–is haunted by a vivid, mysterious dream: of twins with fiery red hair and piercing green eyes who suffer an unspeakable tragedy. It is a dream that slowly, tauntingly reveals its meaning to the dreamers as they make their way toward each other–some to be destroyed on the journey, some to face an even more terrifying fate at journeys end . . . – Akasha–Queen of the Damned, mother of all vampires, rises after a 6,000 year sleep and puts into motion a heinous plan to save mankind from itself and make all myths of the world real by elevating herself and her chosen son/lover to the level of the gods: I am the fulfillment and I shall from this moment be the cause . . . These narrative threads wind sinuously across a vast, richly detailed tapestry of the violent, sensual world of vampirism, taking us back 6,000 years to its beginnings. As the stories of the first brood of blood drinkers are revealed, we are swept across the ages, from Egypt to South America to the Himalayas to all the shrouded corners of the globe where vampires have left their mark. Vampires are created–mortals succumbing to the sensation of being enptied, of being devoured, of being nothing. Vampires are destroyed. Dark rituals are performed–the rituals of ancient creatures prowling the modern world. And, finally, we are brought to a moment in the twentieth century when, in an astonishing climax, the fate of the living dead–and perhaps of the living, all the living–will be decided. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Written by J. K. Rowling. Art and cover by Emily Gravett.

The definitive guide to the most popular sport in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Emily Gravett!

If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis.

Now fully illustrated in brilliant color by award-winning artist Emily Gravett, this special new edition is a beautiful gift for Harry Potter fans and Quidditch enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing.

By Robert Kirkman.

Warped Witticisms and Obscene Observations from The Walking Dead's Most Iconic Villain!

The Walking Dead is a cultural phenomenon that has infected the minds of zombie-loving fans worldwide. Whether you're familiar with the hit television show, the comic book series, or both, one of the most memorable characters is Negan, the barbed-wire baseball-bat-wielding leader of the Saviors. Now, in The Quotable Negan, you can discover fun and fascinating trivia, his most bad-ass quotable moments, and much more. This collection of quotes, trivia, and exclusive behind-the-scenes material, focused on everyone's favorite bad guy is an essential guide for all fans of both the AMC television show The Walking Dead and the original comic book series.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $40.00 View scans Oxidation.

Written by Michael Von Motzeck. Little Orphan Annie helps guide you through the wonderful world of dog training and breeds. Included in this is the earliest known photographic example of a Chihuahua in a glass, featured on page 30. Softcover (saddle-stitched) 32 pages, B&W.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $10.00 View scans

1943 Edition

Story and Art by Johnny Gruelle.

Hardcover, 96 pages, Text (with full-color illustrations).

Add to cart Fine $21.00

Add to cart Good $5.00

1960 Edition

Story and art by Johnny Gruelle.

These are Johnny Gruelle's famous stories of the lovable dolls - Raggedy Ann and Andy. They have amused and fascinated millions of children and will continue to do so as long as imagination, action and brilliant color retain their power to interest and amuse. These are the ideal gifts for any child.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W and full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $2.75.

Add to cart Fine $21.00 View scans

Add to cart Good $7.00 View scans

1st printing. Written by Johnny Gruelle. Art and cover by (His Son) Worth. Hardcover. 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 90 pages, PC/B&W. All Ages

Add to cart Very Fine $38.00

Add to cart Fine $23.00

1960 Edition

Written by Johnny Gruelle. Art by Justin Gruelle.

These are Johnny Gruelle's famous stories of the lovable dolls - Raggedy Ann and Andy. They have amused and fascinated millions of children and will continue to do so as long as imagination, action and brilliant color retain their power to interest and amuse. These are the ideal gifts for any child.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W and full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $2.75.

Add to cart Fine $23.00

Add to cart Fine $26.00

Add to cart Very Good $15.00

Add to cart Very Good $17.00

Bobbs-Merrill Edition. Story and Art by Johnny Gruelle. These are Johnny Gruelle's famous stories of the lovable dolls - Raggedy Ann and Andy. They have amused and fascinated millions of children and will continue to do so as long as imagination, action and brilliant color retain their power to interest and amuse. These are the ideal gifts for any child. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $2.75.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $17.00 View scans

P.F. Volland Edition. Story and Art by Johnny Gruelle. Hardcover, 96 pages, Text (with full-color illustrations).

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $7.40 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight.

Volume 18, Issue 2 - September, 1935. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $7.20 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%.

Volume 23, Issue 2 - January, 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $7.20 View scans

Volume 23, Issue 5 - April, 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $13.50 View scans Paper: Off white to white

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $13.00 View scan .5" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 24, Issue 6 - November, 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $14.25 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%.

Volume 25, Issue 1 - December, 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $13.50 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%.

Volume 25, Issue 2 - January, 1939. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $24.00 View scans

Volume 25, Issue 3 - February, 1939. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $24.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Back cover detached 5%.

Volume 25, Issue 5 - April, 1939. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $32.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $9.30 View scans Paper: Off white to white Coupon/Piece missing, story not affected.

Volume 26, Issue 2 - July, 1939. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.