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Issue 14 - "Jack Lightfooot's Wisdom" by Maxwell Stevens. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only.

1st printing. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has captured imaginations for 50 years with its annual celebration of the world's most exquisite bodies. From cover girls Christie Brinkley to Heidi Klum to Kate Upton, this yearly publishing sensation has launched the careers of so many supermodels. Elle, Tyra, and Brooklyn have become household names. In Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful, SI reveals the inside story of how what began as an eight-page travel piece has emerged as one of the most powerful - and hotly anticipated - media events of the year, with a global audience of more than 70 million. Every model who has graced the issue is here, from Cheryl Tiegs in her fishnet suit to Kathy Ireland and her record 12 appearances. Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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By Mike Reiss.

Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss, who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989, shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America's most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show's writers, animators, actors and celebrity guests. In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, Reiss reflects on his lifetime inside The Simpsons. Springfield Confidential exposes why Matt Groening decided to make all of the characters yellow; dishes on what it's like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers sixty hours a week; and tells what Reiss learned after traveling to seventy-one countries where The Simpsons is watched; and even reveals where Springfield is located!

Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 336 pages, Text. Cover price $27.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "No Lily!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. When every country in the world engages in a shadowy war of espionage, there will always be work for those who are willing to take on the risks. To answer the call, the world's greatest spy creates an organization dedicated to tackling missions considered impossible...though it remains to be seen why the seven members of this group all have no experience! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "No Lily!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. When every country in the world engages in a shadowy war of espionage, there will always be work for those who are willing to take on the risks. To answer the call, the world's greatest spy creates an organization dedicated to tackling missions considered impossible...though it remains to be seen why the seven members of this group all have no experience! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "No Guerte!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. The nascent spy-team Lamplight has successfully completed an impossible mission. For their next assignment, they'll have to dispose of a cold-blooded assassin. With high stakes and an even higher level of difficulty than the last mission, Klaus selects the strongest members of the team to see it through... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 344 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "To Forget is Annette!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. After the mission to take down Corpse, the next thing the girls have to contend with is a woman who has lost all knowledge of her past-Annette's mother. Although the emotional reunion initially brings everyone together, a cruel twist of fate will soon send fissures through the team... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 334 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Thea in Dreamland!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. Klaus finally has a lead on the Empire's mysterious spy team Serpent. Determined to expose their identity, team Lamplight sets off in search of the serpent's nest. However, what awaits them at their destination is beyond anything they could have imagined... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Fool Erna Once!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. The girls of Lamplight may have all washed out of their training at the spy academies, but under their leader, Klaus, they've managed to take on Impossible missions with resounding success. However, now another spy organization, one consisting of the best of the best from the academies, is in need of a leader-and they've got their sights set on Klaus. Is this the end for Lamplight?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Pandemonium, Thy Name Is Sybilla!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. Lamplight infiltrates the Fend Commonwealth in search of answers about the deaths of some of their fellow spies. But as Sybilla pushes herself to complete the investigation, she meets unexpected resistance from the leader of Belias, a powerful counterintelligence organization. Can Lamplight avenge their fallen countrymen? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "A Glint in Monikas Eye!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. After suffering a devastating betrayal, the spy team Lamplight must pull themselves together and hurry toward the Fend Commonwealth. Meanwhile, one girl is forced to turn the entire world against her... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 204 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Saras Meadow of Opportunity!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. Lamplight has finally found the mole in the CIM, but the price they paid is far too steep. The team is in shambles, and the entirety of the blame has been placed on Monika, whose whereabouts remain unknown. As despair looms, the weakest member of Lamplight makes her stand and begins the counterattack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Annette and Her Many Knickknacks!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. WHAT HAPPENED TO ANNETTE…? After the fierce battles in Fend, the members of Lamplight were granted a two-week vacation to spend on a beautiful island. However, Klaus issues a mysterious order—they have to stay separated except on specific days. And on the final day, Annette is nowhere to be found. After dealing with the islands pirate legends, a cursed murder case, and a girl claiming to be Klauss fiancée, Lamplight must piece together the scattered memories of the previous thirteen days to locate their missing comrade. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $16.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The High Plain of Sara!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. To learn the truth about the Nostalgia Project, Lamplight sets their sights on the Lylat Kingdom, the country where it all began. Separated from the others and living a lonely double life, Erna and Annette diligently lay the groundwork for a revolution. Unfortunately, theyve embarked on a mission so difficult, even the Inferno twins once failed to get it done. Lylat is known as the land where revolutions die, and that title is thanks to a world-class counterintelligence agent. The girls resolve and values are put to the test. Its far too late to back down now! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. Undersea action, sleek submarines, and wriggling cephalopod tentacles abound as Mike Hoffman's slippery character Squid Girl surfaces yet again, this time rendered swimmingly by a prodigious school of dedicated octopoidal artists! Featuring art by Mike Hoffman, Daren Bader, Tom Benham, Dan Harding, Craig Henderson, Randy Mohr, Dan Parsons, Ashley Wood and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

Special Edition - 1st printing. quid Girl surfaces yet again in this special edition art gallery book! Each and every full-page art masterpiece teems with all the loving and lustful detail due her! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 450 copies.

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Program for the 27th World Science Fiction Convention held at St. Louis in 1969. Article on guest of honor Jack Gaughan by Terry Carr, article by Gaughan, article by Harlan Ellison about the Clarion Workshops. Plus a listing of attendees, a listing of all Hugo winners starting from 1953 to 1968. Ads from all the famous fanzines of the day, book and magazine publishers, dealers (Howard Rogofsky has the back cover), convention bids for future worldcons and fans. Interior art by George Barr, Steve Stiles, Joe Staton, Jack Gaughan, Walt Simonson, Tim Kirk and more. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 154 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. By Bob Batchelor. Cover by Jason Piperberg. Foreword by Tom DeLonge (To the Stars, Blink 182). The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth. Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the Mighty Avengers. His ideas and voice are at the heart of global culture, loved by millions of superhero fans around the world. Award-winning cultural historian Bob Batchelor offers an in-depth and complete look at this iconic visionary whose life is a unique representation of recent American history. Batchelor examines Lee's fascinating American life by drawing out all its complexity, drama, heartache, and humor, revealing how Lee introduced the world to heroes that were just as fallible and complex as their creator-and just like all of us. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.95.

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1st printing. By Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon. This book, based on interviews with Stan lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, is at once a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of Stan Lee and his many accomplishments. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $24.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing.

By Cristina Oxtra.

Stan Lee is one of the most influential people in the comic book world. The memorable heroes he created, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, and Daredevil, helped build Marvel Comics into the publishing powerhouse we know today. This elementary aged biography of the creator features an engaging text, vibrant photos, and fact boxes and aligns with national and state social studies standards.

Softcover, 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $7.95.

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By Adrian Mackinder.

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World is not just another biography. It is a journey through twentieth century American history, seen through the life of a man who personified the American Dream. Stan Lee's life reflects the evolution of American entertainment, society, and popular culture throughout the 20th-century and beyond. Was Stan Lee himself a superhuman creation, just a mask to protect his true, more complicated secret identity?

Just like the vibrant panels of the comics he wrote, Lee's life, it seems, is never black and white.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

Written by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee.

This is the big one, True Believers! The mostly true tale of Stan Lee: a Giant-Size extravaganza, nearly ten years in the making, about the one and only Godfather of Comics.

From his childhood in Depression-era New York, to transforming Marvel into the number one comics publisher in the world, to his 21st-century reinvention as Chief Creative Officer of global entertainment company POW! Entertainment, Stan "the Man" Lee stands the test of time as the most legendary name in comicbook history. His tale is told by his successor at Marvel, renowned comics writer, editor, and historian Roy Thomas, who brings "you are there" insights and wide-eyed clarity to key moments of Lee's journey to pop culture immortality.

Featuring hundreds of treasures of comic book art, intimate photographs sourced straight from his family archives, a foreword written by Lee himself, a novel-length essay and new epilogue by Thomas, and an appendix with complete reprints of Stan's comics from throughout the decades, this is a titanic tribute worthy of the Man.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 604 pages, full color.

Cover price $200.00.

1st printing. By Bob Batchelor. The Amazing Spider-Man. The Incredible Hulk. The Invincible Iron Man. These are just a few of the iconic superheroes to emerge from the mind of Stan Lee. From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee's life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. In Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel, Bob Batchelor offers an eye-opening look at this iconic writer, a man who created (with talented artists) many of history's most remarkable characters. Batchelor explores how Lee capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become the editor of Marvel Comics as a teenager. After toiling in the industry for decades, Lee threw caution to the wind and went for broke, co-creating the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and others in a creative flurry that revolutionized comic books for generations of readers. Batchelor reveals the risks Lee took to bring the characters to life and Lee's tireless efforts to make comic books and superheroes part of mainstream culture for more than fifty years. Candid, authoritative, and absorbing, this is a biography of a man who dreamed of one day writing the Great American Novel, but ended up doing so much more - changing American culture. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text. Cover price $22.95.

1st printing. Written By Bob Batchelor. Cover by Jason Piperberg. Foreword by Tom DeLonge (To the Stars, Blink 182). The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, now adapted for young readers. Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the Mighty Avengers. In this young adult edition of Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel, Bob Batchelor explores how Lee, born in the Roaring Twenties and growing up in the Great Depression, capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become the editor of Marvel Comics as a teenager. Lee went on to introduce the world to heroes that were complex, funny, and fallible, just like their creator and just like all of us. Featuring amazingly detailed illustrations by artist Jason Piperberg. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Edited by Roy Thomas and Danny Fingeroth. Face Front, True Believers! The Stan Lee Universe is the ultimate repository of interviews with and mementos about Marvel Comics' fearless founder! From his "Soapbox" to the box-office, the Smilin' One literally changed the face of comic books and pop culture, and this tome presents numerous rare and unpublished interviews with Stan, plus interviews with top luminaries of the comics industry, including John Romita Sr. & Jr., Todd McFarlane, Roy Thomas, Dennis O'Neil, Gene Colan, Al Jaffee, Larry Lieber, Jerry Robinson, and Michael Uslan, discussing his vital importance to the field he helped shape. And as a bonus, direct from Stan's personal archives, you'll see rare photos, sample scripts and plots, and many other unseen items, such as: personal correspondence between Stan and such prominent figures as: James Cameron, Oliver Stone, Ray Bradbury, Denis Kitchen, Alain Resnais and (Sinatra lyricist and pal) Sammy Cahn! Transcripts of 1960s radio interviews with Stan during the early Marvel era (one co-featuring Jack Kirby, and one with Stan debating Dr. Fredric Wertham's partner in psychological innovation and hating comics)! Rarely seen art by legends including Kirby, Romita Sr. and Joe Maneely! Plot, script, and balloon placements from the 1978 Silver Surfer graphic novel, including comprehensive notes from Lee and Kirby about the story. Notes by Richard Corben and Will Eisner for Marvel projects that never came to be! Pages from a Silver Surfer screenplay done by Stan for Roger Corman! Notes and thumbnail sketches by John Buscema from How to Draw Comics The Marvel Way, and more! So get a jump-start on the celebration of Marvel's 50th anniversary, and let this incredible book take you on a guided tour of The Stan Lee Universe! Excelsior! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: This Hardcover edition features a deluxe dust jacket plus 16 extra full-color pages of rare Archive Material not found in the Softcover! Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Edited by Roy Thomas and Danny Fingeroth. Face Front, True Believers! The Stan Lee Universe is the ultimate repository of interviews with and mementos about Marvel Comics' fearless founder! From his "Soapbox" to the box-office, the Smilin' One literally changed the face of comic books and pop culture, and this tome presents numerous rare and unpublished interviews with Stan, plus interviews with top luminaries of the comics industry, including John Romita Sr. & Jr., Todd McFarlane, Roy Thomas, Dennis O'Neil, Gene Colan, Al Jaffee, Larry Lieber, Jerry Robinson, and Michael Uslan, discussing his vital importance to the field he helped shape. And as a bonus, direct from Stan's personal archives, you'll see rare photos, sample scripts and plots, and many other unseen items, such as: personal correspondence between Stan and such prominent figures as: James Cameron, Oliver Stone, Ray Bradbury, Denis Kitchen, Alain Resnais and (Sinatra lyricist and pal) Sammy Cahn! Transcripts of 1960s radio interviews with Stan during the early Marvel era (one co-featuring Jack Kirby, and one with Stan debating Dr. Fredric Wertham's partner in psychological innovation and hating comics)! Rarely seen art by legends including Kirby, Romita Sr. and Joe Maneely! Plot, script, and balloon placements from the 1978 Silver Surfer graphic novel, including comprehensive notes from Lee and Kirby about the story. Notes by Richard Corben and Will Eisner for Marvel projects that never came to be! Pages from a Silver Surfer screenplay done by Stan for Roger Corman! Notes and thumbnail sketches by John Buscema from How to Draw Comics The Marvel Way, and more! So get a jump-start on the celebration of Marvel's 50th anniversary, and let this incredible book take you on a guided tour of The Stan Lee Universe! Excelsior! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: This Hardcover edition features a deluxe dust jacket plus 16 extra full-color pages of rare Archive Material not found in the Softcover! Cover price $26.95.

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1st printing. By Stan Lee. The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to create some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait - these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 394 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. In the second book of Stan Lee's series on the art of creating comics, the legendary creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, sets out to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advanced writers. Hardcover, 8 1/2-iun. x 11 1/2-in. 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

2nd and later printings. In the second book of Stan Lee's series on the art of creating comics, the legendary creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, sets out to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advanced writers. Softcover, 8 1/2-iun. x 11 1/2-in. 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Stan Lee, Danny Fingeroth, Keith Dallas, Robert Sodaro, David Roach and Robert Greenberger. Interior instructional art by Fernando Ruiz. Cover by J. Bone.

In Stan Lee's Master Class, comics icon Lee provides aspiring comics artists with the modern tools they need to succeed in the comic book creating world. Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, this is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic comics worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience.

With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous instructional offerings and provides a pathway for aspiring artists to bring their comic book artwork to professional-quality levels.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Signed and Numbered Limited by Stan Lee - Limited to 500 copies. 552 copies produced with 500 signed and numbered. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Dave Gibbons. Original 1st printing paperback bound with hardcover with gold imprint. Hardcover, 4-1/4" x 7", B&W Text w/ illustrations, 251 pages.

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By Stan Lee and Jay Bonansinga.

Stan Lee, the world-famous architect of the Marvel Universe, teams up with bestselling novelist Jay Bonansinga to unleash a bold new super-hero series!

A five-person special ops unit, composed of a diverse assortment of former Navy SEALs from all walks of life, are responding to a terrorist threat deep in the Caucasus Mountains when their mission goes south in a big way. Facing certain death and torture, they're unexpectedly offered a Faustian bargain by the Devil himself, who grants them unearthly powers so they can send evildoers to Hell on his fiendish behalf.

But "The Devil's Quintet" do things their own way, fighting to protect America and the world, while trying their best not to let their hellish new abilities corrupt them beyond redemption.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. By Stan Lee and Jay Bonansinga. Stan Lee, the world-famous architect of the Marvel Universe, teams up with bestselling novelist Jay Bonansinga to unleash a bold new super-hero series! A five-person special ops unit, composed of a diverse assortment of former Navy SEALs from all walks of life, are responding to a terrorist threat deep in the Caucasus Mountains when their mission goes south in a big way. Facing certain death and torture, they're unexpectedly offered a Faustian bargain by the Devil himself, who grants them unearthly powers so they can send evildoers to Hell on his fiendish behalf. But "The Devil's Quintet" do things their own way, fighting to protect America and the world, while trying their best not to let their hellish new abilities corrupt them beyond redemption. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Stan Lee and Jay Bonansinga. Born of the legendary imagination that brought us the Marvel Universe and an enduring universe of marvelous heroes and villains, The Devil's Quintet return to take on a fiendish new adversary: THE SHADOW SOCIETY. Ever since THE ARMAGEDDON CODE, the Devil's Quintet have been using their demonic powers to fight evil and protect the world, while remaining nothing but an urban legend to the general public. But the Devil is not about to let them keep using his powers for good. Created by Satan himself to counter the Quintet, the Shadow Society are five saintly men and women that have been secretly (and strategically) possessed by five of Hell's most powerful demons. Granted supernatural powers of their own, they are part of a literally diabolical plot to strike at the very heart of the Quintet-and destroy humanity's last hope! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $28.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Barry Tan. The greatest battle in comics wasn't fought between fictional characters in four-color comic books; it was a battle fought between two actual titans of the comics industry: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the architects of the Marvel Universe. Stan vs. Jack: How to Feud the Marvel Way is an "illustrated dialogue" examining this legendary feud that has remained a controversial topic debated amongst comic fans to this day. "Comics will break your heart, kid." You better believe it! Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 74 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

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1st printing.

By Stan Lee. Introduction by Charlie Novinskie. Afterword by Jim McLauchlin.

Among those providing commentaries: Paul Dini, Roy Thomas, Brian Pulido, Scott Dunbier, Tom DeFalco. The wit and wisdom of the caliph of comics is on display for all to see in one mighty volume! All of Stan Lee's groundbreaking, legendary "Stan's Soapbox" columns from 1967 to 1980 are collected for the first time ever! And that's not all! Columns are presented in a historical context, so you can immerse yourself in the flavor of the day, and get a sense what was happening right outside Stan's window when he penned 'em. Some are poignant, some informative, some touching, and some funny. But they're all memorable! Add to that, a bountiful bevy of celebs also write about their most memorable columns, including Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige, X-Men movie producer Tom DeSanto, and a vast variety of great names from the fields of comics, literature, politics and academia.

No comics historian will want to miss out on the historical heavyweights contained within this titanic tome!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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

By Stan Lee. Introduction by Charlie Novinskie. Afterword by Jim McLauchlin.

The wit and wisdom of the caliph of comics is on display for all to see in one mighty volume! ALL of Stan Lee's groundbreaking, legendary "Stan's Soapbox" columns from 1967 to 1980 are collected under one cover! And that's not all! Columns are presented in a historical context, so you can immerse yourself in the flavor of the day, and get a sense what was happening right outside Stan's window when he penned 'em. Some are poignant, some informative, some touching, and some funny. But they're all memorable! Among those providing commentaries: Paul Dini, Tom DeSanto, Joe Quesada, Roy Thomas, Brian Pulido, Scott Dunbier and Tom DeFalco.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Printing. If you've ever had an interest in collecting autographs, or are already a seasoned collector, this reference and price guide is the one volume you will look to again and again. With accurate pricing for all key autograph categories, informative insights to market trends, and hundreds of signature examples, this book will open your eyes to this fascinating and fun hobby. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 608 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Alison Castle. Finally available again, in a special anniversary edition! The first book to explore Stanley Kubrick's archives and the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date is divided into 2 parts. In 1968, when Stanley Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of 2001: A Space Odyssey, he replied: "It's not a message I ever intended to convey in words. 2001 is a nonverbal experience....I tried to create a visual experience." The philosophy behind Part 1 borrows from this line of thinking: from the opening sequence of Killer's Kiss to the final frames of Eyes Wide Shut, Kubrick's complete films will be presented chronologically and wordlessly via frame enlargements. A completely nonverbal experience. Then, divided into chapters chronologically by film, Part 2 brings to life the creative process of Kubrick's filmmaking by presenting a remarkable collection of material from his archives, including photographs, props, posters, artwork, set designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, notes, and shooting schedules. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $70.00.

Bibliotheca Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Alison Castle. Now available as part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, The Stanley Kubrick Archives borrows from the director's philosophy. From the opening sequence of Killer's Kiss to the final frames of Eyes Wide Shut, it allows the masterful visuals of Kubrick's films to impress through a sequence of compelling, mesmerizing stills. In a separate section, we uncover Kubrick's creative process through fascinating archival material, including set designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, notes, and shooting schedules. Accompanying the visual and archival material are essays by noted Kubrick scholars, articles written by and about Kubrick, and a selection of Kubrick's best interviews. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 864 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

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Issue 3 - 1950. Written by Murray Leinster. 5.5" x 7.5", 124 pages, text. Cover price $0.25.