Comic books in 'Books'

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OnStar Commemorative Edition - 1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

1st printing.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

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

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. "Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City!" Edited by Dennis O'Neil. Compiled by veteran comic book writer Dennis O'Neil, this collection of essays explores Batman's motivations and actions, as well as those of his foes. Batman Unauthorized covers both the silly and the solemn, asking questions like "Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman's buttons?" "What does Batman's technology say about the times?" "Why are Batman's villains crazier than average?" and "Why is Batman the perfect, iconic American hero?" Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Softcover, 368 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

Written by Maggie Testa. Art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time? Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone's favorite caped crusader! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is Robin? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite super hero?

Each Ready-to-Go!

Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills.

In this book, readers will learn eleven sight words and five words from two word families. So come on and get reading with Batman!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

1st printing.

Written by Maggie Testa. Art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time? Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone's favorite caped crusader! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is Robin? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite super hero?

Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn eleven sight words and five words from two word families. So come on and get reading with Batman!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. By Matt MacNabb. Learn about the coolest gear used by the Dark Knight. For the first time, the entire scope and history of the Bat arsenal, from the famous cowl, the awesome Batmobile, the catacomb-like Batcave to the tank-like Tumbler is documented in this encyclopedic chronicle. Matt MacNabb unravels the how and why of each significant piece of the Batman toolbox, along with intimate behind the scenes stories and knowledgeable commentary by the people who designed them. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $32.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

By Michael E. Uslan.

In Batman's Batman, Michael E. Uslan, executive producer of the Batman movie franchise, offers an insider's look at Hollywood and the process of how movies and television shows go from the drawing board to your screens.

Continuing the tale of his adventures begun in The Boy Who Loved Batman, Uslan draws on both his successful and less successful attempts to bring ideas to the screen, offering a helpful, honest, and breezily told guide to producing films.

From passion to promotion, from the initial pitch to selecting the best partners and packaging, Uslan reveals the 13 qualities essential to would-be producers.

Softcover, 192 pages, PC.

Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Written by Kelly Plunkett. Art and cover by Jon J. Muth. The mystery of how Bruce Wayne became Batman, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jon J. Muth! In advance of the new Batman vs. Superman movie coming out in March, here comes a larger, hardcover version of Batman's Dark Secret! The cover features a new illustration by Caldecott Honor winner Jon J. Muth! One day, a lonely orphan named Bruce Wayne finds himself in a dangerous situation. He defends himself against a monster bat - and wins. From that time on, he is determined to fight evil. He becomes Batman! Batman's Dark Secret is an inspiring story of how a young child overcame his fear of the dark and became a crime-fighting superhero. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing. Written by Mike McAvennie. Art by E. J. Su. 3-D Cover. Packed with fabulous illustrations, diagrams, and charts of the latest iteration of the famous Batmobile first rendered by Jim Lee, this book puts Batman fans - and grease monkeys - behind the wheel and under the hood of the coolest car ever imagined! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing.

Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and cover by Lukasz Liszko.

Go under the hood of Batman's iconic vehicle in this user's manual for the Batmobile.

This user's manual reveals the secrets behind the most iconic versions of the Batmobile across decades of comics and films, giving readers a never-before-seen look at the most beloved vehicle in pop culture. Featuring detailed cutaways, schematics, blueprints, and more, this book is full of original art, giving fans the most detailed exploration of the Batmobile to date.

A definitive volume, Batmobile Owner's Manual examines the vehicle's many iterations throughout Batman's history, from films such as Batman (1989), The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, to graphic novels including The Dark Knight Returns and the most current run of Batman comics.

An immersive, must-have collectible, Batmobile Owner's Manual will reveal the technological wonders behind the most awe-inspiring, powerful, and feared vehicle in Gotham City.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.95

Add to cart Near Mint $41.95

1st printing. By Mark Cotta and Andrew Farago. Foreword Q&A with Paul Levitz and Nathan Crowley. A new and updated edition of the complete history of the sleek, sophisticated, incomparable Batmobile. From its humble beginnings in the pages of Detective Comics in the 1930s to its unforgettable appearance in 2022s The Batman––and every comic, film, and animated reimagining in between––this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile in incredible detail and scope. In addition to comic books, the Batmobile has been immortalized in nearly every imaginable medium, including film, television, toys, and video games. This expanded edition will shed new light on the supercharged Batmobile from Zack Snyders Batman v. Superman, the gritty, DIY muscle car from Matt Reeves The Batman, and many more from the past decade. With stunning gatefolds and detailed specs, blueprints, and historical comparisons, Batmobile: The Complete History is an informational and visual delight for gearheads and Batman fans alike. Its an unparalleled and high-speed journey that will leave you breathless. ICONIC VEHICLE: In the past decade alone, the Batmobile has been reimagined for comics, video games, film, and animation. Dont miss the latest and greatest in the storied history of this iconic vehicle. FAN-FAVORITE FILMS: Discover in-depth information on vehicles from your favorite Batman movies, including The Dark Knight, Batman v. Superman, and The Batman. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Experience old favorites in new ways with exciting details, exclusive artwork, and never-before-seen photography straight from the Warner Bros. archives. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.70

1st printing.

Written by Glen Dakin.

Boost your confidence and become a hero! If you're looking to find a new mission in life, create the perfect cave-based hangout, or update your wardrobe, channel your inner Super Hero and ask yourself: "What would Batman do?" With his strength, sophistication, razor-sharp wit, and unrivaled gadget collection, Batman has all the advice you'll need to become a legend!

Hardcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. Eisner-award winning author and illustrator, Hope Larson, has created a powerful coming-of-age story set in a time before the Internet that explores themes of betrayal, first love, self-expression, and the power of art. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. With nothing to lose, Christine finds a new sense of courage. She gets a job at her neighborhood video store, experiments with her art, and becomes romantically entangled with her next-door neighbor Whit, who's either the coolest guy ever or a total jerk. In spite of all this, she doesn't quite feel shiny-until a shocking betrayal shows her the value of the words and drawings she hides in her diary, and she finally understands that she doesn't need to be cool to be noticed-she only needs to be herself. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $22.99.

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First printing. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

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1st Printing - Written by Michi Fujimoto, Illustrations by Jeff Albrecht Studios. The Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. A sneak peek at the school where special kids learn to become X-Men in this giant shaped board book! Hardcover, 6.5" x 11.5", 10 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia, including work by two-time Newbery medalist Erin Entrada Kelly and National Book Award finalist Shing Yin Khor A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or the lands below the winds, as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now. Welcome to The Beasts Beneath the Winds, a collection of Southeast Asias most elusive cryptids by a team of bestselling and award-winning authors. Within these gorgeously illustrated pages, readers will find the stories of seventeen regular kids who encounter these mythical creatures in the here and now, and—fortunately or unfortunately—live to tell the tale. Contributors include Hanna Alkaf (The Weight of Our Sky, Queen of the Tiles), Nadia Mikail (The Cats We Meet Along The Way), Brandon Hoàng (Gloria Buenrostro Is Not My Girlfriend), Mandy Moe Pwint Tu (Monsoon Daughter), Moniza Hossain (Being Ace), V.T. Bidania (Astrid & Apollo and the Happy New Year), Emma Goddard, Dow Phumiruk (One Girl, Maya Lin), Erin Entrada Kelly (Hello Universe, We Dream of Space, The First State of Being), Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to Butterfly, Sugar and Spite), Greg van Eekhout (The Boy at the End of the World, COG), Jesse Q. Sutanto (Dial A for Aunties), June CL Tan (Jade Fire Gold), Mae Respicio (The House that Lou Built, Any Day With You), Shing Yin Khor (The Legend of Auntie Po), Van Hoang (Girl Giant & The Monkey King), Veeda Bybee (Courage on Ice, Lily and the Great Quake). Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $18.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Edited by Jacob Covey. Beasts is a classic mythological menagerie comprised of creatures that were thought at one time to actually exist, depicted by about a hundred of the most acclaimed artists and cartoonists coming from the most avant-garde ambits of the art world. The Beasts project has fired the imaginations of luminaries such as Craig Thompson, Souther Salazar, Jeff Soto, Glenn Barr, Dave Cooper, Tim Biskup, Seonna Hong, Jeremy Fish and Jay Ryan, who will present never-before-seen art completely original to this book, superbly laid out in breathtaking, full-color two-page spreads. Beasts collects many of the best visual artists from the world of comics, skateboarding, rock graphics, science-fiction, children's books, and commercial and fine art. The book is conceived and designed by Jacob Covey, lead art director for Fantagraphics, a well-regarded designer and artist in his own right in the Northwest rock and arts community. Other contributors include: Anders Nilsen, Art Chantry, Brian Chippendale, Brian Ralph, Bwana Spoons, Colleen Coover, Jason Miles, Jesse LeDoux, Johnny Ryan, Jordan Crane, Keith Shore, Kevin Scalzo, Marc Bell, Martin Cendreda, Mat Brinkman, R. Kikuo Johnson, Richard Sala, Sammy Harkham, Stan Sakai, S. Britt, Steven Weissman, Ted Jouflas, Tom Gauld and many more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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No Dust Jacket - 1st Grosset and Dunlap printing - Red Cover (Published by Grosset & Dunlap). Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art by J. Allen St. John. Tarzan's adversaries from the previous novel, The Return of Tarzan, Nikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitch, return and kidnap Tarzan and Jane's son, Jack. Exiled to a remote jungle island, our jungle hero must race against the clock and overcome incredible odds to save his family from certain death! Hardcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 336 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st printing. No dust jacket. Written by Marshall Saunders with new text by Martha C. Weaver. Illustrated by Vaughn Bode. Features black and white chapter illustrations along with 8 full page color illustrations. Hardcover, 6" x 9-1/4", 67 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing.

Story and art by Alan Robert.

They say there is nothing more frightening than the blank page... and up until now, they'd probably be right.

The Beauty of Horror: Haunt This Journal will give you nightmares for days. Follow ghastly fan-favorite Ghouliana on a macabre descent into madness as she prompts and pokes your every move! Abide her direction or else she may seek her revenge! Get in the spirit to rip up, tear out, and unleash your creativity in ways you've never dreamed of.

While this guided journal may be considered a companion to the hit adult coloring book series The Beauty of Horror, this time around, bestselling creator Alan Robert enourages you to color outside the lines!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

By J. Michael Straczynski.

For four decades, J. Michael Straczynski has been one of the most successful writers in Hollywood, one of the few to forge multiple careers in movies, television, and comics. Yet there's one story he's never told before: his own. Joe grew up in abject poverty, living in slums and projects when not on the road, crisscrossing the country in his father's desperate attempts to escape the consequences of his past. Joe found refuge in his beloved comics and his dreams, and his ability to tell stories and make everything come out the way he wanted it. But even as he found success, he could not escape a dark and shocking secret that hung over his family's past.

Becoming Superman lays bare the facts of his life: a story of creation and darkness, hope and success, a larger-than-life villain and a little boy who became the hero of his own life.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, Text.

Cover price $28.99.

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1st printing. Written by Ingrid Pitt. Art by Jim Bailey. Foreword by Uri Geller. Ingrid Pitt, legendary horror star brings you chilling tales that blend actual places, events, and characters with cinematic portrayals of fictional and factual monsters! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, Text only (with B&W images)

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1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. When a dark night comes to the big city, one little super hero prepares for a great adventure - bedtime! Award-winning author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, and Goodnight Hockey) and illustrator Ethen Beavers (DC Super Friends) team up to bring you the ultimate bedtime board book. Bedtime for Batman is the perfect way to say goodnight to your own little super hero. Hardcover, 7-in. x 6-in., 32 (Board) pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

1st printing. Edited and Introduction by Joshua Glenn. Superhumans-humans who've evolved into creatures stronger, smarter, and more gifted than we have any reason to be-first showed up in science-fictional narratives during the genre's emergent Radium Age. Originally published between 1902 and 1928, the stories and excerpts anthologized in this volume by Joshua Glenn feature the likes of Marie Corelli's Young Diana, who, having been rendered super-alluring via a rejuvenation experiment, seeks revenge on a sexist society; Thomas Dunbar, one of the first lab-created superhumans; Zoo and Yva, superwomen who contemplate the extermination of us mere mortals, thanks to George Bernard Shaw and H. Rider Haggard; and Alfred Jarry's André Marcueil, a scientist who develops a super-sexual capacity. Hugo Gernsback gives us Ralph 124C 41+, a benevolent super-genius inventor who dwells atop a New York skyscraper. Thea von Harbou's genius scientist, Rotwang, is even less conscientious in his scheming; as is Arthur Conan Doyle's ever-irascible Professor Challenger, here in one of his final outings. Finally, Jean de La Hire's Nyctalope, a popular French super-powered crimefighter character, makes an appearance; and so does Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan of the Apes... though reduced to miniature size. Softcover, 5 1/4-in.x 8-in., 264 pages, Text. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Written by Steven Cummings and Gonzalo Ordonez. Art by Steven Cummings. With the recent influx of Far East games, anime, and comics into the western world, manga is becoming an increasingly popular art form. Beginner's Guide to Creating Manga Art explores the core aspects of this emerging artistic style and takes you through the process of designing manga-style characters from the initial concept to full-color images. These talented artists open a window into their world and present tutorials covering everything from drawing features, anatomy, and expressions to designing clothing, perfecting poses, and coloring characters with a mixture of traditional and digital artistic tools. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Note: May or may NOT include plastic sleeve. Cover price $24.99.

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NO Slipcase - 1st printing. By Nykolai Aleksander and Richard Tilbury. This is a new series dedicated to providing a comprehensive guide to the basics of digital painting in this versatile program. Whether you're new to Photoshop or simply looking to improve existing skills, this book offers up a wealth of suggestions and advice to get you started, improve workflows, perfect techniques, and produce stunning images. The step-by-step tutorials within this book don't just describe techniques, but actively demonstrate how these techniques can be applied to an artwork. Industry veterans including Nykolai Aleksander and Richard Tilbury share the benefits of their years of experience in a clear and methodical fashion. Instructive and inspirational, this is an ideal resource for anyone taking their first steps into the digital painting world. Softcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Steve Korte. How does Batman stay in shape? What does he store in his Utility Belt? Who does the Dark Knight turn to when he gets in a jam? Dive into a treasure trove of info about Gotham City's Caped Crusader. Featuring captivating text, fun lists, quick quizzes, and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Batman! Softcover, 7-in. xc 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Story and art by Steve Korte. Where did Harley Quinn meet the Joker? What are the names of her pet hyenas? Who does the Clown Princess of Crime turn to when she needs a helping hand? Uncover a treasure trove of info about Gotham City's jolly jester. Featuring captivating text, quick lists, fun quizzes, and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Harley Quinn! Softcover, 7-in. xc 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Story and art by Steve Korte. Why is Superman so powerful on Earth? What is his suit made of? How does red Kryptonite affect the Man of Steel? Dig into a treasure trove of info about the Last Son of Krypton. Featuring captivating text, quick lists, fun quizzes, and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Superman! Softcover, 7-in. xc 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

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Add to cart Fine $14.99

1st printing. Art by Ben Morse. A man is the sum of his memories. A Time Lord even more so. Behind The Sofa is a collection of over 100 celebrity memories of Doctor Who, compiled in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK. Steve Berry decided to undertake this project in memory of his mother Janet, who suffered from Alzheimer's in her final years and passed away in 2009. All of the book royalties, proceeds and net profit will be donated to Alzheimer's Research UK. Contributors include Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Ross, Jenny Colgan, and Charlie Brooker. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W (and Purple). Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By Aldo J. Regalado. Bending Steel examines the historical origins and cultural significance of Superman and his fellow American crusaders. The cultural conversation articulated through the nation's early heroic fiction eventually led to a new heroic type - the brightly clad, super-powered, pro-social action heroes that first appeared in American comic books starting in the late 1930s. Tracing superhero fiction all the way back to the nineteenth century, Regalado explores the roles played by creators, producers, and consumers in crafting superhero fiction, ultimately concluding that these narratives are essential for understanding vital trajectories in American culture. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos). Cover price $60.00.

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2nd and later printings. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $0.69.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame. Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. A strikingly illustrated dark fantasy, in which a frail young man's terrible magic could lead him to ultimate power! Fate Graphite has never tasted real power. Born with the magical skill Gluttony, he has been shunned and looked down upon his entire life, and constantly hungers in a way that can't be satiated. One day, while working as a gatekeeper for a noble family and fighting a trespassing thief, he discovers Gluttony's true power: when he kills someone, he devours their skills and feeds his gnawing hunger at last. In that grisly realization, Fate is awakened to his true potential. How many lives will he feed on to satisfy this hunger, and is the world ready for the terrifying warrior he'll become? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 340 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame. Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. Fate Graphite has never tasted real power. Born with the magical skill Gluttony, he has been shunned and looked down upon his entire life, and constantly hungers in a way that can't be satiated. One day, while working as a gatekeeper for a noble family and fighting a trespassing thief, he discovers Gluttony's true power: when he kills someone, he devours their skills and feeds his gnawing hunger at last. In that grisly realization, Fate is awakened to his true potential. How many lives will he feed on to satisfy this hunger, and is the world ready for the terrifying warrior he'll become? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 396 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame. Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. Fate Graphite has never tasted real power. Born with the magical skill Gluttony, he has been shunned and looked down upon his entire life, and constantly hungers in a way that can't be satiated. One day, while working as a gatekeeper for a noble family and fighting a trespassing thief, he discovers Gluttony's true power: when he kills someone, he devours their skills and feeds his gnawing hunger at last. In that grisly realization, Fate is awakened to his true potential. How many lives will he feed on to satisfy this hunger, and is the world ready for the terrifying warrior he'll become? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 396 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame. Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. THE SINS OF WRATH - Fate finally locates Myne in Hausen, the domain of which he is lord and protector. It has always been Fate's aim to save Myne from herself, but now the alternative comes at too high a cost to bear: should Fate fail to rescue his errant companion, the mysterious Libra threatens to rain destruction on everything he holds dear. But Fate will have to overcome more than Myne in the depths of Hausen-he'll have to face the darkness of her past and the truth of their forsaken world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 332 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame. Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. The final volume! The task ahead is clear: it's time for Fate to go to the floating continent of Galia to close the Door to Distant Lands at last. Libra has prepared a ship to take Fate and his friends there, but after boarding, they find Eris has been taken hostage! Even so, they have no choice but to continue on to Galia. It's time for mysteries to be revealed: What is Fate's father's ultimate goal? What of the lost Greed? And what hides within the Skills of Mortal Sin...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 388 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 4 - 1970. Interview with Fidel Castro. "An Actor's Life for Me" by Philip Roth, Jules Feiffer's "The Advocate" three-page comic strip, "Old Man Pulaski and the Infamous Jawbreaker Blackmail" by Jean Shepherd, "Naked Nude" by Bernard Malamud, Gahan Willson's Mother Goose, Little Annie Fanny by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. "Remembering Marilyn" complete with the first issue centerfold. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Breast of National Lampoon!" Cover by Rick Meyerowitz. Featuring a collection of some of the best gags from the humor magazine Nation Lampoon! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 172 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Cover by Neil Adams. Featuring a collection of some of the best gags from the humor magazine Nation Lampoon! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 172 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of some of the best gags from the humor magazine Nation Lampoon! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 172 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

From the makers of Star Wars Insider comes The Best of Star Wars Insider, a collection of the very best features and interviews from the long-running magazine!

Included in this first volume are the very first Star Wars-related interviews given by Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher way back in 1976; an in-depth interview with Star Wars conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie, and a rarely-seen transcript of George Lucas discussing the early days of the Star Wars spin-off books. This full-color volume, packed with incredible rare photos, is a must-have for all fans of the greatest space fantasy of them all-both young and old!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

From the makers of Star Wars Insider, the official magazine of the Star Wars saga, comes The Best of Star Wars Insider, a stunning collection of the very best features and interviews from the long-running magazine.

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Thi Bui.

Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Thi Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves.

At the heart of Bui's story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent - the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, 2C.

Cover price $19.99.

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"The Devil to Pay" written by Ellery Queen. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 132 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

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1st Printing - 1930. "The Mysterious Mr. Quinn" written by Agatha Christie. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

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1st printing. By Julie D. O'Reilly. Starting in 1996, U.S. television saw an influx of super human female characters who could materialize objects like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, defeat evil like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and have premonitions like Charmed Phoebe. The extraordinary abilities of these women showed resistance to traditional gender roles while the super women experienced infringements on their abilities in ways super powered men did not. As a result, superpowers become a narrative technique to diminish these characters, a technique that began with television's first super powered woman, Samantha (of Bewitched). The television superwomen have endured as a metaphor for women trying to "have it all," as their travails parallel those of their off-screen counterparts. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.99.

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First Edition - 1935. Written by William James Stamper. A self-published collection of sixteen short stories about Marines in their far-flung stations, filled with mystery, adventure, and the lure of foreign countries as experienced and narrated by a Marine officer on duty beyond the seas. Softcover in publisher's manila wrappers with titles stamped in black. 6" x 9", 215 pages, text