Comic books in 'Books'

Issue 209 - "The Blonde with the Deadly Past" written by Mabel Seeley. Squarebound, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing. By Madeline Brent (Peter O'donnell). Modesty Blaise creator Peter O'Donnell writing as "Madeleine Brent"! Jani, the strange and lovely heroine, has been brought up in a remote region of the Himalayas in Tibet by a runaway English soldier. Both Jani's past and that of her soldier protector are shrouded in a mystery that grows ever deeper for Jani when the foreign demon on a black horse comes from the south to take her away to a new and frightening world-a London orphanage. Later, when she moves on and finds the Woman in Red, Jani becomes one of the family in a Hampshire household. And it is here that her past is gradually uncovered. She becomes locked in a macabre struggle, long prophesied by the High Lama of her Tibetan youth, against the strange and terrifying powers of the Silver Man. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 368 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Follow the call of the sirens in Mermaid Song, containing an exquisite collection of portraits celebrating these fabled water-breathers in all their sea-foam sexiness, as seen by artists like Arantza, Fastner & Larson, Bruce Colero, Pelaez, James Hottinger, David Dunstan, Malachi Maloney, and many more. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full oclor. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Anne Rice. In this mesmerizing novel, the author of The Vampire Chronicles and the saga of the Mayfair Witches demonstrates once again her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of myth and magic. Here, in a magnificent tale of sorcery and the occult, she makes real for us a hitherto unexplored world of witchcraft. At the center is the beautiful, unconquerable witch Merrick. She is a descendant of the gens de couleur libres, a society of New Orleans octoroons and quadroons steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world where African and French–the dark and the white–intermingle. Her ancestors are the great Mayfair witches, of whom she knows nothing–and from whom she inherits the power and the magical knowledge of a Circe. Into this exotic realm comes David Talbot–hero, storyteller, adventurer, almost-mortal vampire, visitor from another dark realm. It is he who recounts Merricks haunting tale–a tale that takes us from the New Orleans of past and present to the jungles of Guatemala, from the Maya ruins of a century ago to ancient civilizations not yet explored. Anne Rices richly told novel weaves an irresistible story of two worlds: the witches world and the vampires world, where magical powers and otherworldly fascinations are locked together in a dance of seduction, death, and rebirth. Hardcover, 308 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.95.

1st printing. By Anne Rice. In this mesmerizing novel, the author of The Vampire Chronicles and the saga of the Mayfair Witches demonstrates once again her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of myth and magic. Here, in a magnificent tale of sorcery and the occult, she makes real for us a hitherto unexplored world of witchcraft. At the center is the beautiful, unconquerable witch Merrick. She is a descendant of the gens de couleur libres, a society of New Orleans octoroons and quadroons steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world where African and French–the dark and the white–intermingle. Her ancestors are the great Mayfair witches, of whom she knows nothing–and from whom she inherits the power and the magical knowledge of a Circe. Into this exotic realm comes David Talbot–hero, storyteller, adventurer, almost-mortal vampire, visitor from another dark realm. It is he who recounts Merricks haunting tale–a tale that takes us from the New Orleans of past and present to the jungles of Guatemala, from the Maya ruins of a century ago to ancient civilizations not yet explored. Anne Rices richly told novel weaves an irresistible story of two worlds: the witches world and the vampires world, where magical powers and otherworldly fascinations are locked together in a dance of seduction, death, and rebirth. Softcover, 496 pages, Text Only.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. This book presents an eye-popping collection of fantastical, imaginative, pop-surrealist, and just plain twisted contemporary figurative art, executed with top-notch technique and mad skills by some of the finest and most influential artists working today. Collecting the work of 50 contemporary artists, the publishers have endeavored to compile a balanced publication, showing the extremes of both "light" and "dark" themes. The two extremes are usually presented separately, but here they are together under the umbrella of human experience. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Metamorphosis 2 is a collection of imaginative & pop-surrealist figurative art, executed by some of the finest and most influential artists working today. It features 50 contemporary artists, including HR Giger, Ron English, Robert Williams, Chris Mars, Lori Earley, Tiffany Bozic, Shawn Barber, David Bowers, and many others. The Metamorphosis series provides exposure for artists who express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromised individuality. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 108 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Richard Hanley. Join philosopher Richard Hanley as he considers: * Is artificial life alive? * Is Jadzia Dax identical to Curzon Dax? * Can a time traveler change history? * Aliens from Horta to Vulcans to Microbrains. * Should we embrace Star Trek's technological vision of the future? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 254 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.00.

1st printing. Written by Clifford Meth. Art by by Steve Lieber, Michael Netzer, Al Milgrom, and William Messner-Loebs. Cover by Jim Steranko. Foreword by Peter David. Eight new angry tales by Clifford Meth. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 100 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Fernando Bueno. Includes an introduction, cast list, items and upgrades, navigation, battle basics, a walk through, and item locations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. NOTE: May or may NOT include poster insert.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

By Monte Schulz. Cover by Angela Lizon (after Jan Van Huysum).

Metropolis, the sixth prose fiction novel by Monte Schulz, is a dystopian narrative of love in a time of war and moral disintegration.

Regency College senior Julian Brehm's uneventful student life is derailed when he falls for Nina Rinaldi, a beautiful young revolutionary engaged in political activism against the authoritarian regime that rules the country and wages a deceitful, distracting war. Julian's love for - and moral alliance to - Nina eventually leads him into a vast undercity beneath the metropolis.

Then, east by train and into the war zone itself, where mortal danger in that expanding cemetery of millions threatens Julian's life; what he witnesses will alter how he perceives the Republic and ultimately his fate within it. Julian's adventure can be seen as our own, a world of vacillating morality and unceasing violence. Apathy and passion. Fear and courage of purpose.

Julian's is a hero's journey into the dark unknown. A love story, which extends in many directions. A war novel of incredible scope and horror. A suspenseful mystery novel with a moral puzzle at its core. And a coming-of-age tale of a young man seeing the world he was born into, more dangerous and more beautiful than he could have ever imagined.

Metropolis is a meditation on the meaning of virtue and goodness in the face of the most monstrous crimes. It could just as easily be the story of us.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 440 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $39.99.

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 13 - 1st printing. By Laurell K. Hamilton. When a star witness dies before he can speak to the Feds about a case, Anita is called in to do what she does best - reanimate the dead. However, the wereleopard, Micah, has come along for the ride and for the first time it's just the two of them. There's no master vampire and no werewolf to get in the way of their attraction to each other, and Anita is afraid of what might happen. Hardcover, 280 pages, Text Only. Mature Readers

1st printing. Written by Christopher Irving. Art by Michael Allred. Interviews with the creator behind Madman, Red Rocket 7, The G-Men from Hell, iZombie, The Atomics, and other inventive, evocative superhero lines that mingle postmodernism with nostalgia, and an art style eminiscent of the great 1960s superheroes. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

Signed Edition - 1st printing. Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and cover by Michael Golden. Melding his talents into a work of Alchemy that can only be described as Michael Golden, this sketchbook features page after page of sketches and finished pieces never before featured in any Golden book. A perfect companion piece from this master of sequential art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Sketch Edition - 1st printing. Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and cover by Michael Golden. Melding his talents into a work of Alchemy that can only be described as Michael Golden, this sketchbook features page after page of sketches and finished pieces never before featured in any Golden book. A perfect companion piece from this master of sequential art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

1st printing. Written by Lori Haskins Houran. Art and cover by Giovanni Abeille. Actor Michael J. Fox is known for playing Alex P. Keaton on TV's Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future movies. The talented actor became a determined activist after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and starting a foundation to help find a cure. Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography will inspire readers of all ages. Hardcover, 7-in.x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing. Written by Ellie Patterson. Art by Alexandra Colombo. Even super-heroes need a vacation, so where better than one of the world's natural wonders, the great Redwood Forest! But disaster has struck and the forest is under threat...can Michael Recycle and his new friends, the Tree Top Cops, save the day? Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

1st printing. Written by Angela Song. Art and cover by Irene Chan. Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Malaysian action movie star and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers and an inspiring read-aloud for young kids! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

2nd or later printing. Join Mickey and friends in building a clubhouse! Hardcover, 24 pages, full color. Cover price $5.00.

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

Add to cart Very Good $18.00

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $5.50 View scans

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

D29 1st Printing. Story by Jane Werner, Milton Banta, and John Ushler. Hardcover, 28 Pages, Full Color, 6.75" x 8.75".

1st printing. By Jane Werner. Soar to the moon with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5, as well as collectors of all ages, will love this classic Disney Little Golden Book, originally published in 1952. Hardcover, 7-in.x 8-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

2nd or later printing. By Jane Werner. Soar to the moon with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5, as well as collectors of all ages, will love this classic Disney Little Golden Book, originally published in 1952. Hardcover, 7-in.x 8-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

49 cent Cover Price. "Who, What, Why, Where, When and How" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in Monday's "Who, What, Why, Where, When and How" theme day coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.49.

59 cent Cover Price. "Let's Go Day" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in Tuesday's "Lets' Go" theme day coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.59.

49 cent Cover Price. "Surprise Day" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in Wednesday's "Surprise" theme day coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.49.

49 cent Cover Price. "Discovery Day" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in Thursday's "Discovery" theme day coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.49.

59 cent Cover Price. "Showtime Day" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in the 'Friday Theme Day' coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.59.

59 cent Cover Price. "Mouseketeer Madcaps" - join the kids of the Mickey Mouse Club in this coloring and activity book! 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W Cover price $0.59.

1st printing. Written by Kathleen N. Daly and Julius Svendsen. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

1st printing. By Garry Apgar. Since his modest debut in 1928, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse has evolved into arguably the world's most recognized and beloved fictional figure. MICKEY MOUSE: EMBLEM OF AMERICAN SPIRIT is the illustrated biography of a unique cartoon character, his life and times, and his impact and influence around the world in art and literature. Part art history and part cultural study, Apgar's Mickey Mouse narrates how the character was initially developed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, how his irrepressible spirit grew to huge popularity during the Depression, and how he became a politically charged cultural icon of international reach. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Andreas Deja.

Since his modest debut in 1928, Walt Disney's creation Mickey Mouse has become one of the world's most recognized and beloved characters. This gorgeous art book gathers original art, drawings, animation cels, and artifacts from a groundbreaking, original exhibition at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, with text by noted Disney animator Andreas Deja. Lavishly illustrated with gorgeous art, some of it never before see by the public and published in book form. Trace the history of the world's most famous character from the eight-minute black-and-white short, Steamboat Willie to his appearance as an Andy Warhol pop-art legend and beyond.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. Introduction by Bevis Hillier. Featuring more than 240 illustrations, including 235 plate in full color. Hardcover, 10-in. x 9 1/2-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing, 1931. Story and illustrations by the staff of the Walt Disney Studio. Early Mickey Mouse item from pioneering book publisher David McKay. Whimsical stories about Mickey and his friends told in rhyming verse, illustrated with black-and-white drawings in the style of the cartoons of the time. Also featuring Mickey and Minnie dancing in the corners of the pages to create a flip-book effect. Softcover, 6 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 62 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

By Robert Tieman.

Relive the evolution of the world's most beloved mouse with this extraordinary collection of stories and memorabilia.

From his early years in silent black and white to his disco albums, comics and full-color feature films, Mickey Mouse has captivated and delighted the world for generations with his wit and unwavering good intentions. Packed with over thirty interactive reproductions of ephemera from the Walt Disney Archives, this volume includes rarities such as unpublished story sketches, a program from Mickey's 1931 stage debut, and even a working reproduction from a vintage pop-up book. Dive into the pages of this volume and allow your imagination to be swept away by irresistibly charming design, fascinating artifacts you can hold in your hands, and the timeless story of a brilliant visionary named Walt Disney and his beloved mouse.

Continuing in the rich tradition of his books Disney Treasures HC (2003 becker&mayer! Books) #1 and Disney Keepsakes HC (2005 becker&mayer! Books) #1, Walt Disney Archives Manager Robert Tieman shares his insider stories, favorite keepsakes and encyclopedic wealth of Disney knowledge. For beginning collectors and seasoned pros alike, this volume offers a precious story in a format as lively as its animated subject.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

1939. Written by Robin Palmer with illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio. Publisher's illustrated full-cloth over boards. Illustrated endpapers, full-color illustrations throughout.

1st printing. The step-by-step way to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters, props, and scenes. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. The step-by-step way to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters, props, and scenes. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. The step-by-step way to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters, props, and scenes. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. The step-by-step way to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters, props, and scenes. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Art by Donato Giancola. From the brush of Donato Giancola, winner of the Hugo Award, the Hamilton King Award, and multiple medals from Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, comes a book filled with new illustrations that apply his legendary Renaissance-style craftsmanship to J.R.R. Tolkein's visionary Middle-earth saga! From Helm's Deep to Mount Doom, Donato takes readers on a colorful tour filled with warriors, wizards, dragons and dwarfs, exhibiting his astonishing technical virtuosity in every scene brought vividly to life! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Brian J. Robb, Paul Simpson. The painstakingly crafted world that J.R.R. Tolkien created for The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion is so vivid that it's easy to briefly imagine Middle-earth as a real place. From the languages spoken and the creatures that peopled it to the wars and cosmology, the richly imagined Middle-earth has left many artists and fans worldwide imagining what it would look and feel like to inhabit such a wildly inspired world. Middle-earth Envisioned is the first book to explore the artistic legacy left by Tolkien's world. Readers will discover details surrounding an attempted Beatles live-action version (with Paul McCartney as Frodo Baggins), a nearly four-hour Canadian musical, the West End stage production of Lord of the Rings, and of course, the Peter Jackson films. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By D. Falconer. The Making of Middle-Earth tells the complete story of how J. R. R. Tolkien's magic world was brought to vivid life on the big screen in the record-breaking film trilogies The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy. Drawing on resources, stories, and content from the archives of the companies and individuals behind the films, much of which have never appeared in print before, as well as interviews with director Peter Jackson and key members of the Art Department, Shooting Crews, Park Road Post, and Weta Digital teams who share their personal insights on the creative process. Illustrated with final film imagery, behind-the-scenes pictures and conceptual artwork, including places not seen in the final films, this monumental compilation offers unique and far-reaching insights into the films. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.