Comic books in 'Books'

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The Story of The Battle of the Bulge. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Lou Aronson. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The Battle for Iwo Jima. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Len W. Meents. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of D-Day. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Tom Dunnington. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of Arlington National Cemetery. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Richard Wahl. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of the Smithsonian Institution. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Richard Wahl. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of Ellis Island. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Tom Dunnington. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of the Lincoln Memorial. Written by Natalie Miller and illustrated by Tom Dunnington. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of the White House. Written by Natalie Miller and illustrated by John Hawkinson. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of Lexington and Concord. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Keith Neely. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The Monitor and the Merrimac. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Keith Neely. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The Lafayette Escadrille. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Len W. Meents. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of Wounded Knee. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by David J. Catrow III. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The Little Bighorn. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by David J. Catrow III. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The San Francisco Earthquake. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Nathan Greene. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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Collects A Princess of Mars, The Moon Maid, Pirates of Venus!

1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art by Michael Whelan. Cover by Michael Whelan and Richard Hescox. A PRINCESS OF MARS, THE MOON MAID, PIRATES OF VENUS - three novels of unparalleled influence on the field of science fiction and fantasy from the fertile imagination of one of the world's most popular authors. With these timeless tales of wonder, Edgar Rice Burroughs singlehandedly invented and defined the sword and planet genre and transformed the face of popular culture, spawning legions of imitators and inspiring generations of writers, artists, filmmakers, and scientists. Longtime fans of Burroughs' tales will delight at the opportunity to survey the length and breadth of the Master of Adventure's immortal creations in these ground-breaking first novels in his major science fiction series. For first-time readers, COSMIC EPICS: THE SEMINAL WORKS OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS serves as the perfect portal through which to enter the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe and begin a lifetime of adventure! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 500 pages, Text. Cover price $39.95.

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1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art by Michael Whelan. Cover by Michael Whelan and Richard Hescox. A PRINCESS OF MARS, THE MOON MAID, PIRATES OF VENUS - three novels of unparalleled influence on the field of science fiction and fantasy from the fertile imagination of one of the world's most popular authors. With these timeless tales of wonder, Edgar Rice Burroughs singlehandedly invented and defined the sword and planet genre and transformed the face of popular culture, spawning legions of imitators and inspiring generations of writers, artists, filmmakers, and scientists. Longtime fans of Burroughs' tales will delight at the opportunity to survey the length and breadth of the Master of Adventure's immortal creations in these ground-breaking first novels in his major science fiction series. For first-time readers, COSMIC EPICS: THE SEMINAL WORKS OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS serves as the perfect portal through which to enter the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe and begin a lifetime of adventure! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 500 pages, Text. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Yuji Susaki. Costume Play originally emerged from Japanese anime and game cultures, and is now fed by the fertile imagination of Cosplayers the world over. Photographer Yuji Susaki revisits this fanciful fashion with a clear and reductive vision. Beautiful female models, clad in 17 original costumes such as samurai, nurse, sailor, nun, dracula and cat, are impeccably posed and photographed close-in against all-white backdrops. In Cosplay: Made in Japan, the author creates characters according to his unique eye, bringing this international phenomenon home to Japan again. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Svetlana Quindt. The first step-by-step book introducing the fun and fantastic world of cosplay from a superstar in the arena. This book will show you how to assemble your costume and how to complete all the basics from planning, making the armor, painting and even making props. Step-by-step techniques that apply to all different styles make it easy to modify to create exactly your style. Includes beautiful photography and images from other cosplayers showing examples of other sucessful costumes from multiple genres. Packed with demonstrations from one of cosplay's most popular designers. You can use these techniques to create any costume of any style. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Collection of publisher's chromolithographic illustrations created for W. Duke, Sons & Co. cigarette cards and gathered here in varying formats from card size to full-page. Images produced on verso only, rectos are unprinted. Models used for the illustrations were noted stage actors of the time. Publisher's blue quarter-cloth binding over illustrated stiff boards. 10.25" x 7".

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

1st printing - illustrated abridged version. Written by Ben Hecht. Cover by Axelroa. #117 in "Quick Reader" mini-paperback series. 3 1/4-in. x 4 3/4-in., 128 pages, black and white - text with a few illustrations.

Abridged Edition

1st printing. By Alexandre Dumas. Abridged by Robin H. Waterfield. Cover by Richard Jones. A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison. His sole companion is the 'crazy' priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan, and a map to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo. When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as Count of Monte Cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 496 pages, Text Only.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Abridged Edition

2nd and later printings. By Alexandre Dumas. Abridged by Robin H. Waterfield. Cover by Richard Jones. A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison. His sole companion is the 'crazy' priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan, and a map to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo. When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as Count of Monte Cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 496 pages, Text Only. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. By Alxeandre Dumas. Introduction by Robin Buss. Translated by Robin Buss. Notes by Robin Buss. "On what slender threads do life and fortune hang." Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSs The Great American Read - Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s. Robin Busss lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumass original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 1,312 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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2nd and later printings. By Alxeandre Dumas. Introduction by Robin Buss. Translated by Robin Buss. Notes by Robin Buss. "On what slender threads do life and fortune hang." Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSs The Great American Read - Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s. Robin Busss lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumass original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 1,312 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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1929. A brief history of San Diego. 5" x 7.75", 42 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

1st printing. Determined to fight for liberty and justice for all... All Steve Rogers ever wanted to do was to serve his country, but he was always too unhealthy. Then one lucky day Steve's dream came true: he was chosen to take part in Operation: Rebirth, a secret experiment that transformed Steve from frail and sickly into a powerful super-soldier. Now, with his trusty shield at his side, Steve Rogers fights for liberty and justice for all as Captain America! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Billy Wreck. Art by Val Semeiks and Scott McLeod.

Dressed in red, white, and blue and carrying an unbreakable shield, Captain America always fights for truth, justice, and the American way. Now kids 2 to 5 can leap into the action with this amazing hero in the first-ever Captain America Little Golden Book!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.65

2nd or later printing.

Adapted by Billy Wreck. Art by Val Semeiks and Scott McLeod.

Dressed in red, white, and blue and carrying an unbreakable shield, Captain America always fights for truth, justice, and the American way. Now kids 2 to 5 can leap into the action with this amazing hero in the first-ever Captain America Little Golden Book!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

By Roger Zelazny. Cover by Connor "Freff" Cochran.

Corwin's epic saga comes to an end! Corwin travels the breadth of the multiverse with Brand in pursuit. The prize? The Jewel of Judgement!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 182 pages, Text Only.

2nd and later printings.

By Roger Zelazny. Cover by Connor "Freff" Cochran.

Corwin's epic saga comes to an end! Corwin travels the breadth of the multiverse with Brand in pursuit. The prize? The Jewel of Judgement!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 182 pages, Text Only.

1st printing.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Jacen Burrows.

The hit series was just the beginning of the mystery of what lurks in The Courtyard. The Courtyard Companion delves deep into the Lovecraftian roots of the masterpiece!

This volume reprints the original script it was drawn from, with full annotations of all of the Lovecraftian references - over one hundred in total - painstakingly researched by scholar N.G. Christakos. Also included is Alan Moore's original short story from which the series was adapted, several new pin-ups and art by series artist Jacen Burrows, and a new essay from adapter Antony Johnston.

Softcover, 72 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Good $2.65

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. By Howard Weinstein. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, text only. Timeframe: between Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Star Trek II, 2276

1st printing. Collecting the best of Eisner Award winner Adam Hughes's spectacular, sexy covers for WONDER WOMAN, CATWOMAN and other DC series. This amazing collection features the best of Hughes' work for DC Comics, along with commentary from the artist, rarely seen preliminary material and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

2nd and later printings. Collecting the best of Eisner Award winner Adam Hughes's spectacular, sexy covers for WONDER WOMAN, CATWOMAN and other DC series. This amazing collection features the best of Hughes' work for DC Comics, along with commentary from the artist, rarely seen preliminary material and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Booklet containing street and highway safety information from 1962. Softcover, 32 pages, text.

National Football League Official Program October 4, 1970. Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets. Marvel Article by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 76 Pages, partial color. Cover price $1.00.

National Football League Official Program November 1, 1970 Cowboys vs Eagles 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 76 Pages Marvel Article by Stan Lee, Art by John Buscema Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is an outrageously rollicking account of the life and career of Roger Corman, one of the most prolific and successful independent producers, directors, and writers of all time. As told by Corman himself and graduates of "The Corman Film School," including Peter Bogdanovich, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, this comprehensive oral history takes readers behind the scenes of more than six decades of American cinema. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. By Stephen James Walker. Cracks in Time is the comprehensive guide to the fifth season of Doctor Who, the first to feature Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor, with his new companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill). All 13 episodes plus the Christmas special, "A Christmas Carol," are discussed in depth. The book also details The Adventure Games series of Doctor Who computer games; the Doctor Who Live show; and all other significant events that occurred in the Doctor Who world during 2010, presenting all the facts and figures, behind-the-scenes notes, press reaction and detailed and insightful analysis. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $32.95.

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1st printing. By Joel Dovev. And you thought your parents were the only ones with questionable taste? This is a celebration of all the weird and unfathomably tacky stuff that our folks accumulate without our knowledge or consent. Softcover, 6-in.x 6-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Jason Rubin and Andy Gavin.

Take a rare glimpse into the making of a videogame icon, and gain a first-hand taste of the creativity that brought Crash Bandicoot to millions of screens around the world! This deluxe hardcover reproduction of Naughty Dog's original Crash Bandicoot developer's bible is sure to please all who possess a curiosity surrounding the creation of games! A fantastic companion to the recently remastered Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy! Rarely seen assets from early in the iconic game's development!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

Stories and art by Einar Baldvin.

"The rotting carcass of once proud Gyldenbrae sleeps. Best let it lie. Its hideous truth holds nothing but despair." The Crawling King is a fully illustrated dark fantasy novel by award-winning independent animator Einar Baldvin. The book comes with a cloth, foil stamped hardcover, fully drawn, inked, and painted illustrations, and handwritten text. The novel is a collection of stories from the doomed City of Gyldenbrae and the surrounding countryside. Pre-sented in the form of legends, fables, manuscripts, first-hand accounts and historical documents, The Crawling King invites readers to delve into the dark ruins of a world consumed by magic.

Equal parts art book and anthology in the spirit of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," Baldvin's vision of Gyldenbrae feels like Lovecraft adapted for children.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Dave McKean. This Dr. Seuss-esque rhymed adventure takes a hilarious romp through an eleven-year-old's mop of colorful character-filled, crazy, wavy hair. In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane. Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale, illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean. It will surely delight and captivate audiences of every age. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Dave McKean. This Dr. Seuss-esque rhymed adventure takes a hilarious romp through an eleven-year-old's mop of colorful character-filled, crazy, wavy hair. In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane. Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale, illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean. It will surely delight and captivate audiences of every age. Softcover, 10-i9n. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. By Bruce Blitz. This book will show you how to create your own comic book heroes that you can use to tell a joke, a story or even make the world a safer place...BAM!! Bruce Blitz is the host of the Emmy-Nominated television series. "BLITZ ON CARTOONING." He has also written several books and produced videos on drawing and cartooning. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7-in., 32 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Foreword by creator J. Michael Straczynski. Behind the scenes. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 142 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1st printing.

Creating Stylized Characters gives readers a valuable insight into the popular art of character design. Professional illustrators, animators and cartoonists, well versed in creating characters for video games, comics and film, guide the reader through accessible tutorial projects packed with images and advice. Any budding artist will soon be able to draw characters of all ages, shapes and sizes! This entertaining, beginner-friendly book is applicable to both digital and traditional media, and delves into many essential aspects of the character development process, from real-world research, to sketching gestures and poses, to exploring different genres, personalities, and styles.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 248 pages, full color. Cover price $36.99.

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1st printing. In the early 1960s, Marvel Comics introduced Spider-Man, a comic book superhero unlike any other. When in superhero mode, he had amazing powers like other heroes. In real life, however, he was a clumsy, geeky teenager! With this most original twist on the genre, creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko wrote Spider-Man stories that have captivated millions of readers, right up to the present. In this book, popular DC Comics writer Paul Kupperberg relates the story behind the creation of Spider-Man and the reasons for the superhero's immense popularity. For those who want to know more about the Spider-Man legend, this book is the perfect starting point. Hardcover, 50 pages, 7 3/4-in. x 9 1/4-in., text with full color illustrations and photos. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing.

Written by Brian Haberlin. Art and cover by Geirrod Van Dyke.

You've been chosen to join the Society of Creative Creature Catchers because you're smart, caring, and really fun! Learn about and help return lost baby creatures to their homes. Captain Malcolm Tanner will show you the ropes on how to track, catch, and release these fantastical critters. Find Grumbaloos in your toys and Eeking Sfifters in your curtains. Best of all, get even the most stubborn reader involved with Augmented Reality on every page!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.