Comic books in 'Books'

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "Fw 200 Condor vs Atlantic Convoy!" Written by Robert Forczyk, and Tim Brown. Art by Tony Bryan, Howard Gerrard, and Ian Palmer. After the fall of France in 1940, Germany attempted to strangle Britain into submission by attacking the Atlantic Convoys, which brought much need supplies and war materiel from the USA and Canada. While the U-boats attacked from beneath the seas, the Germans modified a civilian airliner to create the Fw-200 Condor to attack from the skies. By the summer of 1941, the Condor attacks had succeeded to the extent that Winston Churchill called them 'the scourge of the Atlantic'. This book discusses the development of the Condor, and analyzes the various Allied responses, including the development of the Hurricat, a modified hurricane that could be launched via catapult from modified merchant ships. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. "P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony!" Written by Donald Nijboer. Art by Jim Laurier, and Gareth Hector. With its distinctive, twin-tailed design, the P-38 was one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft of World War II. It was also one of the best. The perfect balance of speed, firepower and range, it made a formable opponent during the crucial battles for the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. In response, the Japanese worked with the Germans to develop the Ki-61, a heavy air superiority fighter with an impressive array of firepower. In head-to-head match-ups, the P-38 proved the superior fighter, but individual duels often came down to the ability and experience of the individual pilots. This book recreates these fast, deadly duels in the skies of the Pacific using dramatic artwork and first-hand accounts. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "German Commerce Raider vs British Cruiser!" Written by Robert Forczyk. Art by Ian Palmer. During World War II, the Kriegsmarine armed a number of merchant vessels with concealed guns and torpedo tubes for surprise attacks against Allied shipping. To counter this deadly threat, the Royal Navy employed cruisers and their intelligence-gathering apparatus to find and destroy the disguised German commerce raiders. This Duel title covers the deadly game of cat and mouse, fought by these surface vessels during World War II. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. "Mirage III vs MiG-21!" Written by Shlomo Aloni. Art by Jim Laurier. Although the opposing forces of the Six Day War were both flying comparable third-generation Mach 2 jet fighters, the pilots were trained to different standards, and were expected to utilize different tactics. Using the latest research, first-hand accounts, and specially commissioned artwork, Shlomo Aloni tells the dramatic story of the dogfights in the skies over the Middle East. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. "Hurricane I vs Bf 110!" Written by Tony Holmes. Art by Jim Laurier, and Gareth Hector. The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter and saw significant combat during the fight over France and the Battle of Britain. One of its principal opponents in 1940 was the Bf 110 twin-engined, two-seat heavy fighter. Following the invasion of France, these fighters clashed regularly as the RAF's Hurricanes attacked German bomber formations defended by Bf 110. Although the Hurricane had the upper hand when it came to manoeuverability, the Bf 110 outclassed it in terms of fire power, with its mix of machine guns and cannon. This is the story of the dramatic battles in the skies over France and the Channel as Britain desperately tried to hold back the German onslaught from her shores. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. "M60 vs T-62!" Written by David Isby and Lon Nordeen. Art by Richard Chasemore. The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter and saw significant combat during the fight over France and the Battle of Britain. One of its principal opponents in 1940 was the Bf 110 twin-engined, two-seat heavy fighter. Following the invasion of France, these fighters clashed regularly as the RAF's Hurricanes attacked German bomber formations defended by Bf 110. Although the Hurricane had the upper hand when it came to manoeuverability, the Bf 110 outclassed it in terms of fire power, with its mix of machine guns and cannon. This is the story of the dramatic battles in the skies over France and the Channel as Britain desperately tried to hold back the German onslaught from her shores. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. "British Dreadnought vs German Dreadnought!" Written by Mark Stille. Art by Howard Gerrard and Ian Palmer. In 1916, in the seas near Jutland, two fleets of armoured dreadnoughts met in open battle. This book tells the story of the British and German battleships of these two great fleets – from their development as the first generation of fully- armoured warships – to their combat experiences. The differing weapon systems and crew training of the British and German fleets are examined in detail, as is the titanic struggle of Jutland, through an hour-by-hour, shot-by-shot, reconstruction. Finally, it analyzes the outcome of the struggle, explaining the successes and failures of these great battleships. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. "T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing!" Written by Steven J Zaloga. Art by Richard Chasemore. A hotly-debated topic amongst tank buffs is of the relative merits of the Soviet and American tanks of World War II. Using recently revealed documents, Steven Zaloga sheds light on the crucial tank battles of the Korean War as the rival superpowers' finest tanks battled for supremacy. The Soviet-equipped North Korean Peoples Army initially dominated the battlefield with the seemingly unstoppable T34-85. As US tank battalions hastily arrived throughout the late summer and early autumn of 1950, the M26 Pershing took the fight to North Korea with increasing success. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. "Panzer IV vs Char B1 bis!" Written by Steven J Zaloga. Art by Richard Chasemore. The Battle of France in 1940 involved the first large-scale tank-against-tank battles in history. The massive clashes at Stonne, Hannant, and Gembloux involved hundreds of tanks on both sides, yet have faded from memory due to the enourmity of the French defeat. This book examines two of the premier opposing tanks of the Wehrmacht and the French Army, the German PzKpfw IV and the French Char B1 bis. With a complete history of the design, development, and deployment of these armoured fighting vehicles, the story of these great battles is once again brought to life. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. "E-Boat vs MTB!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Howard Gerrard, and Ian Palmer. During WWII, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as 'E-Boat Alley'. To counter the threat of these E-Boats, Britain brought its coastal forces to bear – flotillas of small Motor Torpedo and Gun Boats (MTBs and MGBs) and Motor Launches (MLs). As the Germans sought to maintain their supremacy in Channel waters, they continued to develop their E-Boat designs to accommodate more armor and more firepower. Rather than matching the newer E-Boats for armament, the British developed several types to fulfill the varied roles for which the Kriegsmarine were attempting to use the E-Boat. This book details this developing conflict, examining the evolution of the boats involved, and covering the their battles from fights in the Thames Estuary to the build-up for D-Day. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 35 - 1st printing. "F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 'Guideline' SAM!" Written by Peter Davies. Art by Jim Laurier, and Gareth Hector. The Vietnam war was the first conflict that saw extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, and thus became a training ground for the tactics of this new type of battle. This Duel presents this story in the context of two of the main opponents: America's top fighter-bomber and the NVA's best anti-aircraft missile. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 36 - 1st printing. "SPAD VII vs Albatros D III!" Written by Jon Guttman. Art by Jim Laurier. When originally conceived, the French SPAD VII and German Albatros D II represented steps away from an emphasis on manoeuvre in aerial combat in favour of speed and durability. At the end of 1916, however, Albatros tried to have the best of both worlds. The result combined the better downward view and manoeuvrability of the Nieuport with the power and twin machine guns of the Albatros D II. At the same time, the French worked to improve the SPAD VII with more power and a more reliable cooling system before moving on to the twin-gunned SPAD XIII. While all that was going on, the Albatros D III became a mainstay of the German and Austro-Hungarian air services in frequent encounters with SPAD VIIs flown by French, Belgian, British, Italian and American airmen. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 37 - 1st printing. "King Tiger vs IS-2!" Written by David R. Higgins. Art by Jim Laurier and Peter Dennis. This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans. The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armour than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more manoeuvrable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 38 - 1st printing. "P-40 Warhawk vs Bf 109!" Written by Carl Molesworth. Art by Jim Laurier and Gareth Hector. Although the P-40 and the Bf 109 joined the air war over North Africa at nearly the same time in 1941, the German fighter had already racked up a considerable combat career, dating back to 1937 in Spain. In contrast, the P-40 was a bit of an unknown quantity and was making its combat debut in the hands of the RAF's Desert Air Force. Discover how the huge differences between the veteran Bf 109 and the new P-40 determined the tactics they adopted and the ultimate outcome of their epic confrontation in this new book. The author covers all aspects of the aerial battle, from the small, agile Bf 109's ability to operate more effectively at high altitudes through to the P-40's advantage in manoeuvrability, which outweighed its poor high altitude performance. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 39 - 1st printing. "La-5/7 vs Fw 190!" Written by Dmitriy Khazanov, and Aleksander Medved. Art by Jim Laurier, Andrey Yurgenson, and Gareth Hector. Soviet fighter aviation suffered terribly at the hands of the Jagdwaffe in the first year of the war in the east and, with the arrival of JG 51 and its Fw 190s on the Stalingrad Front in September 1942, things only got worse. However, help was on its way in the form of the La-5. Tougher, faster, and with a greater rate of climb than its predecessors, most were flow by a new generation of better-trained pilots led by combat veterans. These new fighters soon found themselves pitted into action on the Central Sector against the equally new Fw 190As of JG 51. From then on, these two fighters would battle it out in the skies over the Eastern Front. This book tells the complete story of the battles between these two important fighters. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 40 - 1st printing. "CSS Alabama vs USS Kearsarge!" Written by Mark Lardas. Art by Peter Dennis. The most successful commerce raider of the Civil War, the CSS Alabama almost single-handedly drove United States merchant shipping from the seas. Her illustrious career saw the capture of 60 merchant ships and two duels with ships of the US Navy. This book gives the complete story of the development of the Confederacy's commerce raiding force and the ships the Union set against them. Compiled from numerous first-hand accounts as well as archeological evidence, it covers the three famous battles of the commerce raiders, CSS Florida vs. USS Wachusett, CSS Alabama vs. USS Hatteras, and CSS Alabama vs. USS Kearsarge, analyzing the strengths and weakness of each of the combatants. While the American Civil War is usually considered a land war, there was plenty of blood in the water. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 89 - 1st printing. "American Civil War Commanders Part 3!" Written by Philip Katcher. Art by Richard Hook. When the War Between the States broke out in 1861, the US Army had only four line generals - and three of those were over 70 years of age and veterans of the Napoleonic period. About one in three of America's professional officers chose to serve the Confederacy, and the government's urgent need to find commanders for its vastly expanded army put stars on the shoulders of men of very varied backgrounds and talents. The trials of war would soon separate the born leaders from the over-promoted and the political opportunists. This second volume devoted to Union generals examines the careers and personalities of 25 commanders whose service was mainly, or at first, in the Western theater of war. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Written by Geoff Coughlin. This book sets out to provide a practical reference for the modeller and complement the vast array of historical reference material that already exists for this period. Many different techniques are covered, including dry-brushing, washes, weathering, types of paints, the tools of the trade and many more essential tips. Hardcover 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, Text (with Color and B&W photos) Cover price $35.00.

Volume 148 - 2nd printing or later printing. "The Army of Alexander the Great!" Written by Nicholas Sekunda. Art by Angus McBride. When Philip II ascended the throne in 359 BC, Macedonia was in danger of being engulfed by wild barbarian tribes to the north and wily Greek cities to the south. Philip had to expand the power of the throne or be swallowed up: the creation of a powerful army was imperative. When his son, Alexander, inherited his kingdom at the age of 20, he also inherited an army which was truly unrivalled. The Macedonians were veterans of battle, well equipped and eager for conquest. Add to this Alexander's supreme gifts as military commander and it is little wonder they achieved so much.Men-at-Arms 148 and Campaign 7 are also available in a single volume special edition as Alexander the Great'. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 266 - 2nd and later printings. "The Allgemeine-SS!" Written by Robin Lumsden. Art by Paul Hannon. The SS originated as Hitler's personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, from enforcing Hitler's racial policies through to the running of over 500 factories in Germany and occupied Europe. While the more visible armed SS combat units naturally received all the publicity, especially during the war, it was the rather faceless Allgemeine-SS which wielded the real power. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 309 - 1st printing. "The Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935–36!" Written by David Nicolle. Art by Raffaele Ruggeri. In October 1935 Mussolini ordered the invasion of Ethiopia from Italian-held Eritrea and Somaliland, thinking that he would easily crush an ill-prepared and badly equipped enemy. The Italians, in the face of widespread condemnation from the League of Nations, spread terror and destruction through their indiscriminate use of air power and poison gas against an enemy more used to medieval methods of warfare. David Nicolle examines in detail the units, equipment and uniforms of the forces on both sides of this conflict that unrealistically bolstered Il Duce's colonial ambitions. A great read ably supported by Raffaele Ruggeri's detailed full-page colour plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 378 - 1st printing. "Napoleon's Guards of Honour!" Written by Ronald Pawly. Art by Patrice Courcelle. One of the least understood of Napoleon's corps were the four regiments of Gardes d'honneur, raised in 1813 during the frantic rebuilding of the French cavalry after the huge losses in Russia. Recruited from the leading social classes, uniformed and equipped at their own expense, and accompanied by servants to take care of such unpleasant chores as stable duty, these men were promised commissions as officers after a year's service in the ranks. Though spectacularly unready for combat upon their arrival with the army, the Guards of Honour would gain skill and confidence while serving alongside the élite cavalry of the Imperial Guard in the campaigns of Saxony and France, 1813-14, and distinguished themselves in battle at Hanau and Rheims. The story of their organisation, uniforms and service is researched from rare archives and memoirs, and illustrated with portraits, surviving uniform items, and meticulous colour plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg, 1 July 1863 - Confederate Army!"By James Arnold and Roberta Wiener. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg, 1 July 1863 - The Union Army!" By James Arnold and Roberta Wiener. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Quebec 1759 - The Armies of Wolfe and Montcalm!" By Rene Chartrand. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - VI Panzer Armee - Northern Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - V US Corps and XVIII US (Airborne) Corps - Northern Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg July 2 1863 - Confederate Army of Northern Virginia!" By James Arnold and Roberta Weiner. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg July 2 1863 - The Union Army of the Potomac!" By James Arnold and Roberta Weiner. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - German Forces of the Central Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - U.S. and British Forces of the Central Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg, 3 July 1863 - Confederate Army of North Virginia!" By James Arnold and Roberta Wiener. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Gettysburg, 3 July 1863 - The Union Army of the Potomac!" By James Arnold and Roberta Wiener. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - German Forces of the Southern Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - U.S. and British Forces of the Southern Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 36- 1st printing. "Grey Wolf!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boot Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. The sailors of the U-boat arm were courageous, highly skilled seamen, who fought a war in the toughest conditions: subject to immense tension, and forced to cope with the challenges of the Atlantic, life for a U-boat recruit was far from easy. This title explores the life of a typical U-boat crewman, from recruitment, through training and service conditions, to combat experience throughout the war. Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in Dönitz's legendary 'wolf packs'. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 121- 1st printing. "Soldier of the Pharaoh!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Peter Bull. Mythical in their own time, the power and status of the Pharaohs of Egypt have remained so through the millennia. In this book, Nic Fields explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who sustained Middle Kingdom Egypt. Using rare artefacts he reconstructs the day-to-day existence of the Pharaoh's army from archers to hand-to-hand fighters, through to the 'sole-companions' of the Pharaoh. Quoting from ancient sources he narrates sea and land battles in dramatic detail, all the while providing the reader with a rare insight into the minutiae of the soldier's life, from the food he ate to the gods he worshipped. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing.

By David A. Bossert.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons is an in-depth look at the origins of the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio and their first major fully animated success in 1927 with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series.

The narrative explores the historical importance of this character within The Walt Disney Company and recounts, first, the rejection of the first Oswald short, "Poor Papa," followed by the overwhelmingly positive reception of second short, "Trolley Troubles," and the ultimate loss of Disney's rights to the character and the company's modern-day journey to reclaim Disney's films.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $40.00.

Revised Special Edition - Includes 6 Lithographs - 1st printing.

By David A. Bossert.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was created in 1927 by Walt Disney and his team through twenty-six cartoon shorts. At the end of that initial run, Walt lost the contract to Oswald, which prompted the creation of Mickey Mouse. Over the years, Oswald became a footnote in the Disney story, until 2006 when The Walt Disney Company recovered rights to Walt's twenty-six shorts. For anyone interested in Disney origins, fascinated by early cinema, or entertained by a feisty little rabbit, this engaging and accessible volume delivers an in-depth look at Walt's first major animated success and the journey to reclaim the lost Disney films.

This volume features updates on newly discovered film prints and a foreword by Disney CEO, Bob Iger.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $80.00.

1st printing. With the manga and anime Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo changed art and pop culture worldwide. Now some of the most admired illustrators and comics artists in the world have come together to pay tribute to this master, in a beautiful tribute art book.This 168-page collection began life as a limited-edition tribute to Otomo given only to attendees of the prestigious Angouleme International Comics Festival, where Otomo was recipient of the Grand Prize in 2015. Now it's available to readers and collectors around the world, with additional content from a list of more than 80 fine artists, illustrators, and comics legends, including Stan Sakai, Jiro Taniguchi, Tomer and Asaf Hanuka, and many others. In full color at a large size. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. In this fascinating biography, comic book historian Bill Schelly chronicles the life of Otto Binder, from pulp magazine author to writer of Supergirl, Captain Marvel, and Superman. As the originator of the first sentient robot in literature ("I,Robot," published in Amazing Stories in 1939 and predating Isaac Asimov's collection of the same name), Binder's effect on science fiction was profound. Through comic panels, personal letters, and interviews with Binder's own family and friends, Schelly weaves together Binder's professional successes and personal tragedies, including the death of Binder's only daughter and his wife's struggle with mental illness. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By Richard J. Arndt and Steve Fears. Cover by Joe Kubert.

Our Artists at War is the first book ever published in the US that solely examines War Comics published in America. It covers the talented writers and artists who supplied the finest, most compelling stories in the War Comics genre, which has long been neglected in the annals of comics history. Through the critical analysis of the authors, this overlooked treasure trove is explored in-depth, finally giving it the respect it deserves!

Included are pivotal series from EC Comics (Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat), DC Comics (Enemy Ace and the Big Five war books: All American Men of War, G.I. Combat, Our Fighting Forces, Our Army at War, and Star-Spangled War Stories), Warren Publishing (Blazing Combat), Charlton (Willy Schultz and the Iron Corporal) and more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in . x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

A great war has raged for years between the scientifically advanced Empire and Nebulis, the realm of magical girls-until the youngest knight ever to receive the title of the Empire's strongest meets the princess of the rival nation. Though they are sworn enemies, the knight is taken by her beauty and dignity, and the princess is moved by his strength and way of life. Will the fighting between them ever be allowed to end?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

As the century-long war between the Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty rages on, the star-crossed lovers from enemy nations continue to miss their opportunity for a rematch. But when Iska and Aliceliese are both given orders from their respective superiors to track down the source of this ancient grudge, they might just have a chance to battle it out.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

Tasked with a special mission from the Saint Disciple Risya to infiltrate the Sovereignty, Iska finds himself breaking off from his platoon after an accident he didn't bargain for. With Alice assigned to spy on him nearby, the seemingly incompatible duo manage to get a glimpse of what lies deep in each other's hearts.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

To rest and recuperate from their dangerous mission, the unit is finally granted a short break at a resort. There, they expect to lounge around in their bathing suits and chill out... But things take a turn for the worse when Iska bumps into a certain witch: Sisbell, the one Iska saved from prison, and the one carrying a secret that she'll never repeat, not even to her own blood relatives. When Alice catches wind that her younger sister was snooping around to collect intel on Iska, she starts to make her way to the desert oasis for another reunion, too...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

Two sisters with two distinctly different goals: Sisbell would do anything to get Iska to join her side, while Aliceliese sees him as a worthy opponent, regardless of their duties and convictions. As part of his agreement with Sisbell, Iska has accepted his fate to serve as her guard in Nebulis. When Alice catches them linking arms...her heart practically leaps out of her chest.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

When Elletear finds out Sisbell's new guard is an Imperial solider, she holds this secret against her younger sister, caging Sisbell and Iska in the royal villa to prevent them from interrupting her plans. Afraid for Sisbell's life, Alice races over to the villa to put a stop to Elletear's deeds... forcing all three sisters to come together under one roof for the first time in a long while.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

The Nebulis Sovereignty is up in flames. For the first time since its founding, the witches’ paradise is being raided by Imperial forces. It’s Imperial solider against Sovereign witch—Saint Disciples versus Purebreds. As war indiscriminately obliterates all, Iska’s unit engages in combat with the Hydra, and a new witch begins to make her move as paradise falls.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

As dawn breaks and ends the night of the witch hunt, the Nebulis Sovereignty finds that it's sustained nearly insurmountable damage. Its citizens are pointing fingers at the royal family, demanding they take responsibility for the chaos and accelerate the Conclave to select a new queen.

Meanwhile, Alice entrusts Iska with the task of rescuing Sisbell, the only one capable of revealing who is responsible for orchestrating the Imperial raid. Iska's next destination? The research facility run by the House of Hydra!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.