Comic books in 'Books'

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1st printing. By Roy Thomas. Since his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962, Spider-Man has been a hero to millions. Peter Parker was an ordinary teen who received powers from a radioactive spider, and failed to stop the man who would murder his uncle. This led him on a singular quest to take on the mantle of Spider-Man and rid New York City of the bad guys, and we've been rooting for him ever since. For more than 50 years he's been a star of comic books, television, movies, and Broadway, and now, with 192 pages of images with text by Roy Thomas, The Little Book of Spider-Man is your authoritative guide to the everyman super hero! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

2022 Edition was Originally Only Available in the Mighty World of Marvel Box Set

1st printing. By Roy Thomas. Since his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962, Spider-Man has been a hero to millions. Peter Parker was an ordinary teen who received powers from a radioactive spider, and failed to stop the man who would murder his uncle. This led him on a singular quest to take on the mantle of Spider-Man and rid New York City of the bad guys, and we've been rooting for him ever since. For more than 50 years he's been a star of comic books, television, movies, and Broadway, and now, with 192 pages of images with text by Roy Thomas, The Little Book of Spider-Man is your authoritative guide to the everyman super hero! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color.

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.

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.

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1st printing. By Roy Thomas. Iron Man! Thor! The Hulk! Wasp! Ant-Man! These five iconic characters made their debut as the first incarnation of the most exciting super-team ever assembled in September 1963, in The Avengers #1. From Captain America to Black Panther to Beast and Mockingbird and She-Hulk, they gained and lost members, added former super villains to the team, and fought every threat imaginable, each one bigger than the last. From the West Coast to the Secret teams (not to mention the Dark and Young and Mighty and All-New), The Little Book of Avengers is your definitive guide to the greatest super-hero team the world has ever seen! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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.

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#100 - 1st Printing. Story by Jack Bechdolt. Art by Aurelius Battaglia. Hardcover, 42 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

1st printing. Story and art by Patrick McDonnell. From a New York Times-bestselling author and Caldecott Honor artist comes the beloved story about nothing - and everything! - adapted to a board book format.Mooch the cat desperately wants to get his friend Earl the dog a gift for the holidays, but Earl already has everything he needs. "What do you give a guy who has everything?" Mooch wonders. Then it dawns on him: nothing! But it turns out nothing is harder to find than you'd think. This perennial favorite has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and in this shortened form, brings to the youngest readers its heartfelt, timeless message about the priceless value of friendship. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 30 (Board) pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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

2nd and later printings. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $0.49.

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2nd and later printings. Illustrations by Corinne Malvern. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. Story and art by Steph Laberis. The most famous cat in the world stars in her very own Little Golden Book! Grumpy Cat has 8 million Facebook followers, her own TV movie, and now a Little Golden Book! In this story featuring an iconic art style, Grumpy Cat's friends and admirers try to get her to try new things and have fun, and each time she is even more resolved to say NO. In the end, she is right. Having fun is awful. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Tom Waltz. Art and cover by Jessica Hickman.

Halloween is on its way and Little Jackie Lantern is worried! Poor Jackie's been afraid of the haunted holiday since he was only two years old, and he's fretting about the spooky ghosts, ghouls, and witches to come. Will this be the year Little Jackie is finally able to join his friends during trick-or-treating, or will he do what he always does-run home frightened? In this delightful tale, find out how a little boy finds his bravery and learns how fun Halloween can truly be!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 10 (thick board) pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $7.99.

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First printing. Originally released with a small package of Kleenex Tissues bound to front board. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

1st Printing. 6.5" x 8", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $0.29.

1st Printing. Part of Disney's Books by Mail series. Hardcover, 28 pages, full color, 8.5" x 6.5".

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1st Printing. Part of Disney's Books by Mail series. Hardcover, 28 pages, full color, 8.5" x 6.5".

1st printing. Illustrated children's picture book. Art by Winsor McKay. Story adapted from the original Little Nemo comic strips. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 3/4-in., 64 pages, PC/BW.

1st printing. Story and Art by Harold Gray. When Annie and Sandy stopped in the little town of Butternut, a train robbery and an abandoned mine threaten to entangle the two of them in a mysterious maze of circumstances! Hardcover, 254 pages, B&W

Written by Margaret Wise Brown with illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio. Hardcover without dust jacket, as issued. Illustrated endpapers, full-color illustrations throughout. 6.25" x 8.5", 102 pages, partial color.

Later Printing. Art by Rudolf. Hardcover, 42 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8". Cover price $0.25.

#42 - First printing. Story and art by Elizabeth Orton Jones. Hardcover, 28 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

#42 - Second and later printings. Story and art by Elizabeth Orton Jones. Hardcover, 28 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

1st Printing - Illustrated by June Goldsborough. Hardcover, 5.5" x 6", 28 pages, full color. Cover price $0.69.

2nd or later printing - Illustrated by June Goldsborough. Hardcover, 5.5" x 6", 28 pages, full color. Cover price $0.69.

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1st printing. Written by Ian Lendler. Art and cover by Xanthe Bouma. A charming and accessible picture-book account of the childhood of the Buddha, when he was still known as Siddhartha. A spoiled young prince, Siddhartha gets everything he ever asked for, until he asks for what can't be given - happiness. Join Little Sid as he sets off on a journey of discovery and encounters mysterious wise-folk, terrifying tigers, and one very annoying mouse. With Lendler's playful prose and Bouma's lyrical artwork, Little Sid thoughtfully weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a kid-friendly new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

By Raymond Chandler.

The 5th book in the Original Philip Marlowe works by Raymond Chandler.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text Only.

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

By Raymond Chandler.

The 5th book in the Original Philip Marlowe works by Raymond Chandler.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by Louisa May Alcott and Porter Grand. Little Women is a timeless classic. But Louisa May Alcott's first draft, before her editor sunk his teeth into it, was even better. In this uncensored version, the March girls learn some biting lessons, transforming from wild girls into little women - just as their friends and neighbors transform into vicious, bloodthirsty werewolves! As the Civil War rages, the girls learn the value of being kind, the merits of patience and grace, and the benefits of knowing a werewolf who can disembowel your teacher. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 398 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

Whitman Reprint Edition. Written by Louisa May Alcott and illustrated by Juanita Bennett. Hardcover. Blue full-cloth binding with titles stamped in orange. Full-color dust jacket. 6" x 8.25", 237 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

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Whitman Reprint Edition. Written by Louisa May Alcott and illustrated by Sari. Abridged. Hardcover with full-color dust jacket. 6" x 8.25", 236 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

1st Printing. Written by Louisa May Alcott. Dignified, sensible Meg - Fun-loving, tomboy Jo - Shy, gentle Beth - Beautiful, lady-like Amy - These are the most famous "Little Women" in the world of storybooks. For over a century, millions of young readers have laughed and cried over the joys, the sorrows, and the loves of the four March girls. So real are these girls they seem almost to have lived - and they did! For in "Little Women", Louisa May Alcott tells the lively story of her very own family. Softcover, 5" x 7", 248 pages, B&W, text with minimal illustrations. Cover price $0.50.

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2nd or later printing. Written by Louisa May Alcott. Dignified, sensible Meg - Fun-loving, tomboy Jo - Shy, gentle Beth - Beautiful, lady-like Amy - These are the most famous "Little Women" in the world of storybooks. For over a century, millions of young readers have laughed and cried over the joys, the sorrows, and the loves of the four March girls. So real are these girls they seem almost to have lived - and they did! For in "Little Women", Louisa May Alcott tells the lively story of her very own family. Softcover, 5" x 7", 248 pages, B&W, text with minimal illustrations. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing.

By Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller.

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales's definitive oral history of Saturday Night Live, hailed as "incredible" (Vulture) and "required reading" (People).

When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, Live from New York was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades.

Now decades have passed, and bestselling authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have returned to Studio 8H. Over more than 100 pages of new material, they raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 800 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $19.99.

First printing. Story by Ariane. Art by Gustaf Tenggren. Hardcover, 42 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

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2nd and later printings. Story by Ariane. Art by Gustaf Tenggren. Hardcover, 42 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring tales of horror starring the flesh-eating undead by Clive Barker, Laurell K. Hamilton, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, Poppy Z. Brite, Kelly Link, Joe Hill, and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 494 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Edited by ohn Joseph Adams. From Left 4 Dead to Zombieland to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, ghoulishness has never been more exciting and relevant. Acclaimed editor John Joseph Adams is back for another bite at the apple - the Adam's apple, that is - with 43 more of the best, most chilling, most thrilling zombie stories anywhere, including tales by zombie fiction legends Max Brooks, David Wellington, and a new Walking Dead prose story by Robert Kirkman! The Living Dead 2 has more of what zombie fans hunger for - more scares, more action, more... brains. Experience the indispensable series that defines the very best in zombie literature. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 500 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.99.

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First Edition - 1974. Written by Richard Seltzer and illustrated by Christin Couture. Satiric, child-like fantasy. When an elementary class sets out on a quest to save the world from disenchantment, their adventures reveal paradoxes of the human mind and ways of awakening the magic within us. Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", 126 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "When moms attack!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Totally crushed!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Lizzie goes wild!" Everyone knows that Angel Lieverman is big-time trouble. That's why Lizzie stays as far away from her as possible! But when Angel and - gasp! - Lizzie have to serve detention together, Lizzie realizes that Angel's life is exciting! Soon Lizzie has a new image and a new attitude. Who knew that being bad could be so much fun? Now, if only Lizzie's family and friends could see it the same way! Plus, Lizzie thinks her friend Gordo's obsession with the lingo and music of the Rat Pack is totally lame - until the whole school gets into it. Soon Lizzie is helping organize a lounge-lizard-themed dance, and Gordo is furious with her for being a phony. Can Lizzie convince Gordo that she's gonna do it - her way? Softcover, 138 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The rise and fall of the Kate empire!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing "Picture this!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "New kid in school!" Lizzie can't believe it-gorgeous Ethan Craft wants to have lunch with her! Not only that, she'll get to meet Ethan's new friend, a mysterious kid who's just transferred from Fijji. He's already made a movie with Steven Spielberg, skipped three grades, and taught Britney Spears how to dance! There's only one problem. When Lizzie sees the new kid, she realizes he's just her annoying kid brother, Matt. He got on the wrong school bus, told everyone a pack of lies…and now he's the most popular kid at Lizzie's school! Should Lizzie totally bust him-or sit back and hope that his popularity rubs off on her? Plus, Lizzie gets a job at her favorite hangout, and finds out what it's like to be in over her head. Softcover, 138 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Broken Hearts!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations Cover price $4.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "A very Lizzie Christmas!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations Cover price $4.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Just like Lizzie!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Lizzie Hearts Ethan!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "On the job!" Softcover, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $4.99.