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1st printing.

By Tom Angleberger.

The second case file of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger!

Not such a long time ago, in a middle school not so far away . . .

. . . Something amazing happened. A weird kid named Dwight made an origami finger puppet of Yoda that gave great advice. Most of the sixth graders were convinced he was using the Force.

But now, a year later, it's a dark time at McQuarrie Middle School. Dwight has been suspended and may be expelled, which means no more Origami Yoda. Even worse, Darth Paper, a puppet created by Dwight's nemesis, Harvey, has taken Yoda's place. He spews insults and evil and just may have been responsible for getting Dwight kicked out. Now the kids of McQuarrie are trying to build a case for keeping Dwight at their school. This is their case file.

Includes instructions for folding your own Origami Yoda.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

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2nd and later printings.

By Tom Angleberger.

The second case file of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger!

Not such a long time ago, in a middle school not so far away . . .

. . . Something amazing happened. A weird kid named Dwight made an origami finger puppet of Yoda that gave great advice. Most of the sixth graders were convinced he was using the Force.

But now, a year later, it's a dark time at McQuarrie Middle School. Dwight has been suspended and may be expelled, which means no more Origami Yoda. Even worse, Darth Paper, a puppet created by Dwight's nemesis, Harvey, has taken Yoda's place. He spews insults and evil and just may have been responsible for getting Dwight kicked out. Now the kids of McQuarrie are trying to build a case for keeping Dwight at their school. This is their case file.

Includes instructions for folding your own Origami Yoda.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dead-End Tohka!"

Written by Koushi Tachibana. Art and cover by Tsunako.

Shidou Itsuka has a problem. The world has been racked by massive quakes of an unknown source for years now, though life goes on. Then one day, Shidou's calm life ends forever when in the middle of a quake in his city, he meets a girl who's apparently a spirit-and the cause of all the destruction! When a team arrives to eliminate the threat, Shidou becomes embroiled in a war to protect these spirits-by making them fall in love with him?!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Yexy (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Koushi Tachibana. Art and cover by Tsunako.

Things have only gotten stranger for Shido ever since Tohka transferred to his school, especially since she and Origami seem to go at it over the tiniest of things. Lately, it seems the only place he can catch a break is in the comfort of his own home. Unfortunately for him, that's all about to change. Apparently, he's going to be living under the same roof as Tohka as part of his new "training" regimen...! And just when he's feeling most vulnerable, Shido stumbles upon a second Spirit, caught in a sudden deluge. You know what they say: when it rains, it pours...

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Yexy (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+

Cover price $15.00.

Collier's "Orient" Reprint Edition. Publisher's full black cloth with gilt titles to spine. This series was originally published with plain white unprinted dust jackets, but these have seldom survived as most were simply disposed of at the time. 5" x 7.75", 316 pages, text.

Later printing. #10 in the Dave Dawson series. Hardcover with dust jacket. Burgundy cloth with titles stamped in black. 5.5" x 8", 252 pages, text.

#11 in the Dave Dawson series. Written by R. Sidney Bowen. Hardcover with dust jacket. Blue cloth with titles stamped in black. 5.5" x 8", 250 pages, text.

Issue 1 - "Dave Fearless After a Sunken Treasure" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 2 - "Dave Fearless on a Floating Island" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 3 - "Dave Fearless and the Cave of Mystery" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 4 - "Dave Fearless Among the Icebergs" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 5 - "Dave Fearless Wrecked Among Savages" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 6 - "Dave Fearless and His Big Raft" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 7 - "Dave Fearless on Volcano Island" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 8 - "Dave Fearless Captured by Apes" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 9 - "Dave Fearless and the Mutineers" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 10 - "Dave Fearless Under the Ocean" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 11 - "Dave Fearless in the Black Jungle" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

Issue 12 - "Dave Fearless in Near the South Pole" by Roy Rockwood. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 222 pages, B&W, text only.

1st printing. In 1977, Dave Sim began to self-publish Cerebus, one of the earliest and most significant independent comics, which ran for 300 issues and ended, as Sim had planned from early on, in 2004. What few interviews Sim gave often pushed the limits of what an interview might be in much the same way that Cerebus pushed the limits of what a comic might be. In interviews Sim is generous, expansive, provocative, and sometimes even antagonistic. While the interviews range from very general, career-spanning explorations of his complex work and ideas, to tightly focused discussions on specific details of Cerebus, all the interviews contained herein are engaging and revealing. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

Storie-Book #35

1st printing.

Art and cover by Cliff Young.

Adapted from the Book of Samuel, this is the story of one boy's courage, a boy named David, as he stood defiant against an unstoppable force, in this case, a giant, unbeatable Philistine warrior named Goliath, and proved that his faith was mightier than the sword!

Hardcover, 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $0.35.

1st printing.

By George A. Romero and Susanna Sparrow.

In 1978, on the heels of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, George Romero returned with an eye-popping sequel, DAWN OF THE DEAD, which tore its way onto movie screens across the country and terrified an entire generation. Shortly thereafter, Romero, along with author Susanna Sparrow, wrote a novel based on the movie, which extended the undeads' reach even further.

In 2004, acclaimed director Zack Snyder released a riveting remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD, taking George Romero's breathtaking concept and reinventing it for the twenty-first century. Now the 1978 novel returns for the first time in over three decades. This is one of the original stories of a zombie apocalypse. In it, a handful of survivors find refuge at a local mall, barricading themselves in. After a while, they realize that a mall is the perfect place to sit out the end of the world. They even start to enjoy themselves, but before long, the zombies begin to find their way in.

DAWN OF THE DEAD is an intense combination of scares and social commentary, and its re-publication further cements George Romero's status as a stunning visionary.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Remedial Student and the Witch of the Staff!"

Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia.

This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor.

Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 278 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+)

Cover price $14.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Mana Merchant and a Premonition of Love!"

Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia.

This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor.

Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 278 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+)

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Graduation Exam and the Winds of War!" Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia. This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 278 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia. This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 278 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia. This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia. This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introudces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $5.00 View scans Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate.

Written by Frances R. Horwich and Reinald Werrenrath, Jr. Illustrated by Helen Prickett. 6.5" x 8", 28 pages, full color.

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2nd or later printing - Written by Philip Spencer. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 188 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. By Ron Fortier. Based on a real historical event during the Roosevelt administration! Guest starring pulp heroes The Green Lama, The Phantom Detective, and The Black Bat! Day of the Destroyers is an all-original linked prose anthology - each story is part of a larger arc wherein Jimmie Flint, Secret Agent X-11 of the Intelligence Service Command, battles to prevent the seditionist Medusa Council from engineering a bloody coup overthrowing our democracy. Agent X-11 fights across the country preventing an aerial assault on Chicago's rail lines, destroying a secret factory of gas meant to enthrall millions in New Mexico, racing to stop a machine of fantastic destruction in Manhattan, and so much more! Written by pulp fictioneers: Ron Fortier, Adam Lance Garcia, Gary Phillips, Paul Bishop, Jeri Westerson, Eric Fein, Tommy Hancock, Aaron Shaps, & Joe Gentile. Edited by Gary Phillips. Introduction by pulp historian and award-winning author Robert Weinberg. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 276 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.95.

1st printing. By Ron Fortier. Based on a real historical event during the Roosevelt administration! Guest starring pulp heroes The Green Lama, The Phantom Detective, and The Black Bat! Day of the Destroyers is an all-original linked prose anthology - each story is part of a larger arc wherein Jimmie Flint, Secret Agent X-11 of the Intelligence Service Command, battles to prevent the seditionist Medusa Council from engineering a bloody coup overthrowing our democracy. Agent X-11 fights across the country preventing an aerial assault on Chicago's rail lines, destroying a secret factory of gas meant to enthrall millions in New Mexico, racing to stop a machine of fantastic destruction in Manhattan, and so much more! Written by pulp fictioneers: Ron Fortier, Adam Lance Garcia, Gary Phillips, Paul Bishop, Jeri Westerson, Eric Fein, Tommy Hancock, Aaron Shaps, & Joe Gentile. Edited by Gary Phillips. Introduction by pulp historian and award-winning author Robert Weinberg. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 276 pages, Text Only. Cover price $13.95.

1st Edition - Signed by Frederik Pohl - 1st printing. Written by Frederik Pohl. Art by A.C. Farley. Introduction by James Gunn. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 250 pages (accented in 22kt gold), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

1st printing. Written by Craig Fernandez. Art and cover by Sean Calico. Bam the Batmobile and the Batwheels roar onto the streets to fight crime-and maybe learn a few everyday lessons along the way in this action-packed, original Little Golden Book, based on the hit pre-school animated series DC Batwheels! The Batwheels put the pedal to the metal as they work together to keep the streets of Gotham City safe from Super Villain Doctor Moon and his army of dinosaur robots! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Billy Wrecks.

The adventure hits the streets when Bam the Batmobile comes to life in this Step into Reading leveled reader inspired by the new hit preschool animated series Batwheels!

The wheels start turning when Batmans Batmobile comes to life and starts fighting crime as Bam! Based on Batwheels, the new preschool animated series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, Bam and the Batwheels is a full-color Step into Reading leveled reader that is a great way to introduce young fans to Batman, the Batmobile and all the other Batwheels vehicles in the series while they learn to read.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. These books are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pagers, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

1st printing.

Text By Stephen Wiacek. Foreword by Grant Morrison.

If you want to truly understand DC Comics, The DC Book is your one-stop guide to the DC Multiverse. It is a unique and insightful examination of this mind-boggling comics universe that takes readers on a compelling journey from the dawn of Super Heroes to the formation of the Dark Multiverse... and beyond.

From the world's finest super-heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to iconic villains like the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Darkseid, to mythic realms like Apokolips and Themyscira, to cosmic energies like The Source and The Speed Force, The DC Book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped DC Comics over the past 80 years.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

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1st printing.

By Randall Lotowycz.

Each entry in this book celebrates another corner of DC's past, present, and future. It revels in the rich tapestry of DC's characters and history. Or histories, for that matter.

Each first meeting of Batman and Superman is listed, as are highlights of Hawkman's many reincarnations and Jimmy Olsen's transformations. Harley Quinn's most peculiar career choices? They make quite a resume.

Legacy characters like the Flash and Green Lantern are highlighted, profiling each character to don the mantle, and Suicide Squad members are memorialized in a breakdown of who was killed on each mission.

From superheroes and villains with tattoos to the many cats prowling around the DC multiverse, you'll find a surprise or two on every page.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.00.

1st printing. By Jadzia Axelrod. Cover by Paulina Ganucheau. Written and curated by DC expert Jadzia Axelrod, THE DC BOOK OF PRIDE profiles more than 50 LGBTQIA+ characters in detail, including Harley Quinn, Superman (Jon Kent), Nubia, Robin (Tim Drake), Batwoman, Aqualad, Dreamer, Green Lantern (Alan Scott), and many more. Discover their fascinating origins, amazing superpowers, and key storylines. This title is an indispensable and celebratory companion to the DC Pride comic books. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

By Sam Maggs. Cover by Emanuela Lupacchino and Brett Breeding.

How does Supergirl fly? Who granted Wonder Woman her superpowers? Be inspired to be daring, determined and kind by the incredible female Super Heroes of the DC Universe!

More than 50 characters will encourage young girls to be courageous and compassionate. Shining a spotlight on diverse Super Heroes such as Bumblebee, Mera, Batgirl, Hawkgirl and The Flash of China, Brave and Bold! is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight young DC fans.

Illustrated with exquisite comic book artwork by some of the industry's finest talents, this stunning book celebrates girls and women from different backgrounds and origins, and features a foreword by acclaimed comic book writer Gail Simone.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

Special #2 - "The Bat Signal!" - NOTE: Magazine Only. Batman's more popular than ever this year. This DC Chess Collection Special celebrates the Dark Knight and his connection to Gotham City and, what has become one of the icons of modern culture, the Bat-Signal. It's essential reading for chess fans and comic fans everywhere. Slick card-stock cover, 16 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Note: Due to packaging, condition of magazine may vary. Slick card-stock cover, 16 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: Magazine Only

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Special #4 - "Superman/Daily Planet - NOTE: Magazine Only. This magazine details Superman's adventures in the New 52 Universe, the latest DC Chess Collection Special depicts the Man of Steel in one of his most iconic poses, saving the citizens of Metropolis as he holds aloft the Daily Planet logo. Slick card-stock cover, 16 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: Magazine Only

1st printing.

By Daniel Kibblesmith.

Deck the halls with Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Joker, Harley Quinn, and more of your favorite DC heroes and villains!

We Wish You a Harley Christmas is a sensational seasonal collection of classic Christmas carols with a DC twist. Filled with dozens of transformed carols, this rollicking book is sure to become a new holiday favorite! It features vintage and contemporary artwork of fan-favorite DC characters by popular artists from DC's past and present - including Alex Ross, George Perez Jim Lee, J.Bone.

Let these hilarious songs of the season ring through the Batcave and at family gatherings across Metropolis! We Wish You a Harley Christmas is a stocking stuffer sure to bring laughs and holiday cheer to any DC fan!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing.

Celebrate the holidays with super cute versions of Batman, Wonder Woman, and your favorite DC Super Heroes in a brand-new board book series for toddlers.

Batman is making a list and he's checking it twice: The Joker is naughty and Supergirl is nice! Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the DC Super Heroes - and villains - have never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect holiday gift for babies and toddlers!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 22 (board) pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. By Nick Jones and Stephen Wiacek. Foreword by Michael E. Uslan. From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history. See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times. Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Trace DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, and its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937. The book details all the major DC publishing landmarks and more, displayed clearly, month by month. Highlighting the debuts of iconic super heroes like Superman and Batman, the geniuses that invented them, and the real-life events, like the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, that shaped the atmosphere of the times, DC Comics: A Visual History follows the characters' foray into the real world through TV series and blockbuster movies. This updated and expanded edition, with 16 new pages to cover 2010-2014, features a new slipcase design along with two new prints packed inside. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Updated Edition - 2nd or later printing. By Daniel Wallace. Trace DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, and its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937. The book details all the major DC publishing landmarks and more, displayed clearly, month by month. Highlighting the debuts of iconic super heroes like Superman and Batman, the geniuses that invented them, and the real-life events, like the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, that shaped the atmosphere of the times, DC Comics: A Visual History follows the characters' foray into the real world through TV series and blockbuster movies. This updated and expanded edition, with 16 new pages to cover 2010-2014, features a new slipcase design along with two new prints packed inside. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

1st printing. By Michael Manning. Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman, the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham from the city's widespread crime - and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl? How does she use technology to fight crime? What super-villains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask. Part of the Backstories series, DC Comics fans will learn all about this resourceful young woman! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

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1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Steve Gordon. Cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante. Batman: Gotham City's Guardian takes the traditional digest biography series format and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Batman vs Superman movie! What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes, young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

2nd and later printings. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Steve Gordon. Cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante. Batman: Gotham City's Guardian takes the traditional digest biography series format and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Batman vs Superman movie! What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes, young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

1st printing.

Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel's eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world. This groundbreaking book explores the history of DC Comics before it became the behemoth we know today; the pulp stories that formed the basis for all the different kinds of comics that exist today. Titles included in this historical reprint include Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow (script: Wheeler-Nicholson; art: Leo O'Mealia), Blood Pearls (script: Wheeler-Nicholson; art: Munson Paddock), Foe of the Borgias (script and art: Sven Elven), The Golden Dragon (script and art- Tom Hickey), and more!

All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s; and also included are all the pulps that the comics were based on! With an essay from Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson on the formation of National Allied Publications, an introduction by Jim Steranko, and an afterward by comics historian Tom Andrae.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.