Comic books in 'Comic History'

1st printing.

A team of experts in each of the ten major Pulp genres, from action Pulps to spicy Pulps and more, chart for the first time the complete history of Pulp magazines-the stories and their writers, the graphics and their artists, and, of course, the publishers, their market, and readers. Each chapter in the book, which is illustrated with more than 400 examples of the best Pulp graphics (many from the Editors' collections-among the world's largest) is organized in a clear and accessible way, starting with an introductory overview of the genre, followed by a selection of the best covers and interior graphics, organized chronologically through the chapter.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

In The Art of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, artists from The Walt Disney Company share their varied interpretations of Disney's legendary mouse. Each book also includes a comprehensive filmography of his animated appearances and a visually rich time line of his career milestones.

The result is a stunning compendium of all things Mickey that's sure to delight art admirers, Disney aficionados, and anyone who remains young at heart.

Hardcover , 10-in. x 10-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: This item was originally included in The Art of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Box Set.

1st printing.

In The Art of Walt Disney's Minnie Mouse, artists from The Walt Disney Company share their varied interpretations of Disney's legendary mouse. Each book also includes a comprehensive filmography of her animated appearances and a visually rich time line of her career milestones.

The result is a stunning compendium of all things Miinnie that's sure to delight art admirers, Disney aficionados, and anyone who remains young at heart.

Hardcover , 10-in. x 10-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: This item was originally included in The Art of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Box Set.

1st printing. By Christopher Finch. Since it was first published in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms and Beyond has established itself as an indispensable classic of illustrated book publishing, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Offering a comprehensive history and tribute to the career and legacy of Walt Disney, the book was the first to reveal the wealth of concept art, animation drawings, and archival material that is created in the course of animating films. Now back in print to celebrate Disney 100 Years of Wonder, this groundbreaking work collects a century of timeless animation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 504 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Written by Julian Voloj. Art and cover by Thomas Campi.

Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who created Superman. Based on archival material and original sources, Truth, Justice, and the American Way: The Joe Shuster Story tells the story of the friendship between writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, their creation of an American icon, and puts the work into the wider context of the American comic book industry.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

1st printing.

Written by Julian Voloj. Art and cover by Thomas Campi.

Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who created Superman. Based on archival material and original sources, Truth, Justice, and the American Way: The Joe Shuster Story tells the story of the friendship between writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, their creation of an American icon, and puts the work into the wider context of the American comic book industry.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By Joseph Michael Sommers and Kyle Eveleth.

Despite Neil Gaiman's incredible contributions to comics, his work remains underrepresented in sustained fashion in comics studies. The thirteen essays and two interviews with Gaiman and his frequent collaborator, artist P. Craig Russell, examine the work of Gaiman and his many illustrators. The essays discuss Gaiman's oeuvre regarding the qualities that make his work unique in his eschewing of typical categories, his proclamations to "make good art," and his own constant efforts to do so however the genres and audiences may slip into one another.

The Artistry of Neil Gaiman forms a complicated portrait of a man who has always seemed fully assembled virtually from the start of his career, but only came to feel comfortable in his own voice far later in life.

Contributions by Lanette Cadle, Züleyha Çetiner-Öktem, Renata Lucena Dalmaso, Andrew Eichel, Kyle Eveleth, Anna Katrina Gutierrez, Darren Harris-Fain, Krystal Howard, Christopher D. Kilgore, Kristine Larsen, Thayse Madella, Erica McCrystal, Tara Prescott, Danielle Russell, Joe Sutliff Sanders, Joseph Michael Sommers and Justin Wigard.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By John A Lent. Grand in its scope, Asian Comics dispels the myth that, outside of Japan, the continent is nearly devoid of comic strips and comic books. Relying on his fifty years of Asian mass communication and comic art research, John A. Lent shows that nearly every country had a golden age of cartooning and has experienced a recent rejuvenation of the art form. Lent covers the nations and regions of Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By John A Lent. Grand in its scope, Asian Comics dispels the myth that, outside of Japan, the continent is nearly devoid of comic strips and comic books. Relying on his fifty years of Asian mass communication and comic art research, during which he traveled to Asia at least seventy-eight times and visited many studios and workplaces, John A. Lent shows that nearly every country had a golden age of cartooning and has experienced a recent rejuvenation of the art form. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Van Allen Plexico. Written by the Jarvis Heads of www.AvengersAssemble.net, the Web's first and longest-running Avengers site, this definitive, unauthorized guide to Marvel's Avengers features opinions, analysis, and more. Additionally, all profits go to long-time Avengers artist George Perez's chosen charity, Hero Initiative. Softcover, 248 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Unauthorized Guide to Earth's MIghtiest Heroes and Their foes!" By Van Allen Plexico. The Jarvis Heads of AvengersAssemble.net discuss and debate the "Big Three" Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America) plus the "big two" villains (Ultron and Kang) in this sequel to the popular Assembled! The book combines insightful analysis with humor and sometimes surprising opinions for a total package that will both inform and entertain. Introduction by Tom Brevoort. Profits benefit the HERO Initiative charity for retired comics pros. Softcover, 248 pages, Text Only. Cover price $21.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Cover by Albert Uderzo. Albert Uderzo, Studio Peyo, Jim Lee, Ian Churchill, Milo Manara, Terry Moore, Frank Cho, and more fantastic creators come together to celebrate Asterix and the indomitable Gaulish village. With gorgeous illustrations and short comics in a variety of art styles, these creators pay tribute to the incredible influence of Asterix. Collected and translated for the first time in honor of the 65th anniversary, this is a must-have for fans of the original Asterix comics. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By David Betancourt. Take a deep dive into the fascinating history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. From their earth-shattering formation and cataclysmic lineup changes to the introduction of fan-favorite characters like the Vision and Black Widow, this unique volume provides a comprehensive look at the origin and evolution of Marvel's premiere super-hero team. This meticulously researched biography reveals unparalleled insights into the characters, backstories and motivations of Iron Man, Captain America, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Black Panther, and more. The Avengers' story has been told many times-but never like this! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

Marvel The Avengers: The Ultimate Guide, Updated and Expanded covers everything about Marvel's mightiest super-hero team - their stories, their powers, their allegiances, and their enemies. Exciting comic-book art on dynamic page design gives a stylish and up-to-the-minute look, while information is presented through character profiles covering key issues, storylines, and topics. This revised edition features 18 pages of new content. It contains updates on the Avengers' career timeline and existing character histories, including Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Man, plus profiles of new stars, such as the new Wasp (Nadia Pym), Thor (Jane Foster), Captain America (Sam), and Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan).

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Updated and Expanded Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Marvel The Avengers: The Ultimate Guide, Updated and Expanded covers everything about Marvel's mightiest super-hero team - their stories, their powers, their allegiances, and their enemies. Exciting comic-book art on dynamic page design gives a stylish and up-to-the-minute look, while information is presented through character profiles covering key issues, storylines, and topics. This revised edition features 18 pages of new content. It contains updates on the Avengers' career timeline and existing character histories, including Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Man, plus profiles of new stars, such as the new Wasp (Nadia Pym), Thor (Jane Foster), Captain America (Sam), and Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan).

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Alejandro Arbona. Art and cover by Chelsea O'Mara.

Did you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan?

Comic books are now fully part of mainstream pop culture, and this engaging read introduces kids ages 8-12 to the pivotal creators of the world's most beloved comics, as well as the unknown names that have guided the industry to where it is today. From classic superhero tales like Spider-Man to epic fantasy adventures like Elfquest, comic books have inspired legions of devoted fans and accrue sales of over $1 billion annually.

Awesome Minds: Comic Book Creators will walk kids through the important milestones in comic book history and the visionaries who helped develop some of the most iconic fictional characters today.

Featuring Chapters Devoted to: Maxwell and William Gaines, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Osamu Tezuka, Hergé, Flo Steinberg, Will Eisner, Marie Severin, Ramona Fradon, Christopher Priest, Tove Jansson, René Goscinny, Rumiko Takahashi, Héctor Germán Oesterheld, Louise Simonson, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Rius, Katsuhiro Otomo, and Wendy and Richard Pini.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 140 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Greg Sadowski. Editor Greg Sadowski has meticulously compiled Krigstein's finest stories from his brief (1949 to 1956) but astonishing comics career, including romance, crime, horror, and even Western stories from the publishers Rae Herman, Hillman, Atlas, DC, and EC. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing.

By Craig Shutt.

Baby Boomer Comics delves into the wide variety of comics from the 1960s, comics' "Silver Age." With humorous and informative essays, the author covers key events affecting the four-color lives of Spider-Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, among others. He also revels in some of the sillier stories from the Flower-Power era.

Hundreds of full-color illustrations feature both covers and interior panels from this exciting and incredible period in comics' colorful history. Includes current market values for the showcased issue, plus comics trivia and more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

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By Michael Eury and Michael Kronenberg. Cover by Neal Adams. Introduction by Dennis O'Neil.

Batman. Is he the campy Caped Crusader? Or the grim Gotham Guardian? Both, as The Batcave Companion reveals.

On the brink of cancellation in 1963, Batman was rescued by DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz, who, abetted by several talented writers and artists, gave the hero a much-needed "New Look" which soon catapulted Batman to multimedia stardom. In the next decade, when Batman required another fresh start, Schwartz once again led a team of creators that returned the hero to his "creature of the night" roots.

Writers Michael Eury and Michael Kronenberg unearth the stories behind the stories of both Batman's "New Look" and Bronze Age (1970's) comic-book eras through incisive essays, invaluable issue-by-issue indexes, and insightful commentary from many of the visionaries responsible for and inspired by Batman's 1960's and 1970's adventures: Neal Adams, Michael Allred, Terry Austin, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Mike Friedrich, Mike Grell, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Adam Hughes, Sheldon Moldoff, Will Murray, Dennis O'Neil, Bob Rozakis, Mark Waid, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The Batcave Companion is a must-have examination of two of the most influential periods in Batman's 70-year history!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $26.95.

1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

The Bat. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World's Greatest Detective. Whatever you call him, Bruce "The Batman" Wayne remains one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time.

There's so much to love about Batman and the characters that surrounds them. His villains, his Robins, his love interests... they all find him as irresistible as the general public. The moral ambiguity that makes him one of the most relatable characters in DC's extended universe. And to mark Batman's 80th anniversary, this volume encapsulates the most memorable moments that have left fans stunned, in awe, or heartbroken since his inception.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Bob Garcia and Joe Desris. Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series is the definitive book for all fans of the popular Sixties show. Presented in a lavish hardcover edition, the book features classic images, rare stills, photography and production art and serves as the ultimate tribute for fans of the series. Now, collectors and fans alike can indulge in a detailed and in-depth look at the show that inspired generations. During its three years on air, the show compiled 120 episodes and a tie-in feature film. The series had a tremendous cultural impact and continues to resonate to this day. Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series is a remarkably detailed and lavishly presented coffee table book that features all the legendary heroes and villains of the show in all their timeless glory. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Fine $18.00

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning and Matt Forbeck. Art by Jason Forbek. Celebrate 75 years of Gotham City's Batman with Batman Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle featuring some of the greatest storylines, heroes, villains, writers, and artists to come out of the DC Comics vault. Batman Year by Year outlines the evolution of the famous super hero from his beginnings in 1939 as a vigilante created by Bob Kane to his present status as a worldwide cultural icon. With foreword written by Frank Miller, this illustrated compendium features all of Batman's greatest stories, displayed clearly on a month-by-month timeline. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Very Good $19.99

2nd or Later Printings. Written by Matthew K. Manning and Matt Forbeck. Art by Jason Forbek. Celebrate 75 years of Gotham City's Batman with Batman Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle featuring some of the greatest storylines, heroes, villains, writers, and artists to come out of the DC Comics vault. Batman Year by Year outlines the evolution of the famous super hero from his beginnings in 1939 as a vigilante created by Bob Kane to his present status as a worldwide cultural icon. With foreword written by Frank Miller, this illustrated compendium features all of Batman's greatest stories, displayed clearly on a month-by-month timeline. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Eclipse Edition - 1st printing. An autobiography by Bob Kane (creator of Batman) with Tom Andrae. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, PC/B&W.

Eclipse Limited Edition Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Bob Kane. An autobiography by Bob Kane (creator of Batman) with Tom Andrae. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, PC/B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. With over 75 years of characters, Batman Character Encyclopedia is the compact but comprehensive guide to over 200 heroes and villains from Gotham City. From Robin to the Joker, Batman Character Encyclopedia is your guide into over 75 years of the Dark Knight's friends and foes. This compact, informative guide takes you through over 200 heroes and villains of Gotham City as well as tons of facts and information on the Caped Crusader himself. Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with statistics, informative annotations, and exciting comic book art illustrated by DC Comics's leading artists. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

Unearthed from the depths of the Batcave, The Batman Files begins with Bruce Wayne's childhood drawings and continues along a time line of significant events in Batman's life. Complete and authentic in every way possible, all of Batman's friends and foes appear throughout the dossier to provide a framework of the Caped Crusader's entire career. Completely outlining Batman's war on crime, The Batman Files includes in-depth computer files, news articles, crime scene photos, blueprints, schematics, and actual maps of Gotham City that were collected, and in many cases even drawn, by the Caped Crusader himself.

Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 308 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00

Regular Edition - 1st printing. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crimefighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 212 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Previews Exclusive Special Collector's Edition - 1st printing. By Les Daniels. This special edition contains an additional 16 pages of cover art from DC's Batman Comic Books. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crime fighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 228 pages, full color.

Deluxe Leatherbound Edition - 1st printing. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crime fighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 206 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crimefighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

2nd and later printings. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crimefighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

1st printing.

Written by Andrew Farago and Gina McIntyre. Foreword by Michael Keaton. Preface by Denny O'Neil. Introduction by Kevin Conroy.

Explore over eighty years of Batman history in this updated official edition featuring a wealth of new content, including a new chapter on acclaimed feature film The Batman.

Since his 1939 debut in the pages of Detective Comics, Batman has become an icon, instantly recognizable the world over. This deluxe edition explores the Batman across comics, TV, animation, film, video games, and beyond, to present a compelling portrait of one of the most recognizable and versatile characters in the history of fiction.

Covering the complete history of Batman in vivid detail, this deluxe edition features exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been instrumental in building the Dark Knight's ongoing legacy.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 440 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Flaviu Pop. Take a tour through the diverse worlds of the DC Multiverse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its many Caped Crusaders. Dive into different dimensions and meet countless variations of the Dark Knight-from the Batman Who Laughs to Flashpoint Batman, from Captain Leatherwing to Bizarro-Batman, this book profiles more than 60 iconic iterations of DC's legendary Super Hero alongside striking original art. Thrilling and vibrant, this treasury is a must-have collectible for every Batman fan! Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.

Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular super-hero explores his world and brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

2nd and later printings.

By Matthew K. Manning.

DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.

Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular super-hero explores his world and brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

2nd Printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Updated Edition - 3rd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Revised and updated with 16 new pages packed with new photographs and illustrations! Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

OnStar Commemorative Edition - 1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

1st printing.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Hardcover, 358 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Softcover, 368 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.95

Add to cart Near Mint $41.95

1st printing. By Mark Cotta and Andrew Farago. Foreword Q&A with Paul Levitz and Nathan Crowley. A new and updated edition of the complete history of the sleek, sophisticated, incomparable Batmobile. From its humble beginnings in the pages of Detective Comics in the 1930s to its unforgettable appearance in 2022s The Batman––and every comic, film, and animated reimagining in between––this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile in incredible detail and scope. In addition to comic books, the Batmobile has been immortalized in nearly every imaginable medium, including film, television, toys, and video games. This expanded edition will shed new light on the supercharged Batmobile from Zack Snyders Batman v. Superman, the gritty, DIY muscle car from Matt Reeves The Batman, and many more from the past decade. With stunning gatefolds and detailed specs, blueprints, and historical comparisons, Batmobile: The Complete History is an informational and visual delight for gearheads and Batman fans alike. Its an unparalleled and high-speed journey that will leave you breathless. ICONIC VEHICLE: In the past decade alone, the Batmobile has been reimagined for comics, video games, film, and animation. Dont miss the latest and greatest in the storied history of this iconic vehicle. FAN-FAVORITE FILMS: Discover in-depth information on vehicles from your favorite Batman movies, including The Dark Knight, Batman v. Superman, and The Batman. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Experience old favorites in new ways with exciting details, exclusive artwork, and never-before-seen photography straight from the Warner Bros. archives. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

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By J. Michael Straczynski.

For four decades, J. Michael Straczynski has been one of the most successful writers in Hollywood, one of the few to forge multiple careers in movies, television, and comics. Yet there's one story he's never told before: his own. Joe grew up in abject poverty, living in slums and projects when not on the road, crisscrossing the country in his father's desperate attempts to escape the consequences of his past. Joe found refuge in his beloved comics and his dreams, and his ability to tell stories and make everything come out the way he wanted it. But even as he found success, he could not escape a dark and shocking secret that hung over his family's past.

Becoming Superman lays bare the facts of his life: a story of creation and darkness, hope and success, a larger-than-life villain and a little boy who became the hero of his own life.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, Text.

Cover price $28.99.

1st printing.

By J. Michael Straczynski.

For four decades, J. Michael Straczynski has been one of the most successful writers in Hollywood, one of the few to forge multiple careers in movies, television, and comics. Yet there's one story he's never told before: his own. Joe grew up in abject poverty, living in slums and projects when not on the road, crisscrossing the country in his father's desperate attempts to escape the consequences of his past. Joe found refuge in his beloved comics and his dreams, and his ability to tell stories and make everything come out the way he wanted it. But even as he found success, he could not escape a dark and shocking secret that hung over his family's past.

Becoming Superman lays bare the facts of his life: a story of creation and darkness, hope and success, a larger-than-life villain and a little boy who became the hero of his own life.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, Text.

Cover price $18.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

1st printing. Edited and Introduction by Joshua Glenn. Superhumans-humans who've evolved into creatures stronger, smarter, and more gifted than we have any reason to be-first showed up in science-fictional narratives during the genre's emergent Radium Age. Originally published between 1902 and 1928, the stories and excerpts anthologized in this volume by Joshua Glenn feature the likes of Marie Corelli's Young Diana, who, having been rendered super-alluring via a rejuvenation experiment, seeks revenge on a sexist society; Thomas Dunbar, one of the first lab-created superhumans; Zoo and Yva, superwomen who contemplate the extermination of us mere mortals, thanks to George Bernard Shaw and H. Rider Haggard; and Alfred Jarry's André Marcueil, a scientist who develops a super-sexual capacity. Hugo Gernsback gives us Ralph 124C 41+, a benevolent super-genius inventor who dwells atop a New York skyscraper. Thea von Harbou's genius scientist, Rotwang, is even less conscientious in his scheming; as is Arthur Conan Doyle's ever-irascible Professor Challenger, here in one of his final outings. Finally, Jean de La Hire's Nyctalope, a popular French super-powered crimefighter character, makes an appearance; and so does Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan of the Apes... though reduced to miniature size. Softcover, 5 1/4-in.x 8-in., 264 pages, Text. Cover price $19.95.

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Edited by Ian Gordon.

Career-spanning interviews with the creator of the contemporary American comic strip Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer and other works.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W photos).

Cover price $25.00.

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1st printing. By Aldo J. Regalado. Bending Steel examines the historical origins and cultural significance of Superman and his fellow American crusaders. The cultural conversation articulated through the nation's early heroic fiction eventually led to a new heroic type - the brightly clad, super-powered, pro-social action heroes that first appeared in American comic books starting in the late 1930s. Tracing superhero fiction all the way back to the nineteenth century, Regalado explores the roles played by creators, producers, and consumers in crafting superhero fiction, ultimately concluding that these narratives are essential for understanding vital trajectories in American culture. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos). Cover price $60.00.