Comic books in 'Golden age reprints'

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics (1937-2011) #27-56 and Batman (1940-2011) #1-7, New York World's Fair (1939) #1940, World's Best Comics (1941), and World's Finest (1941-1986) #2-3. Written by Bill Finger, Whitney Ellsworth and Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, George Roussos, and Jerry Robinson. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Batmans 1939 debut and other early tales in this collection of Golden Age classics. Since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27, Batman has become one of the most popular comics characters in the world, appearing in multimillion-dollar movie franchises, TV shows, video games, and other media. Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 features the very first appearance of Batman and introduces such classic characters as Commissioner James Gordon, Robin, The Joker, Catwoman, the Penguin, and many more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 824 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #57-74, Batman (1940-2011) #8-15, and World's Finest (1941) #4-9. Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron, Jack Schiff, Joseph Greene, Edmond Hamilton, and Joe Samachson. Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Ray Burnley, and Jack Burnley. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Batman and Robin patrol the streets of Gotham City, protecting the innocent from such returning super-villains as The Joker, Catwoman and Scarecrow. But now the Dynamic Duo will meet two all-new adversaries: Two-Face, the crusading district attorney horribly scarred by a mobster's acid, and the Penguin, the enigmatic master criminal who terrorizes the population of Gotham City with his deeds. All of this, plus the first appearance of the Batcave and Batman fighting the Nazi menace in World War II. Hardcover, 768 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $81.00

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Stories from Detective Comics (1937-2011) #75-92, Batman (1940-2011) #16-25, and World's Finest (1941) #10-14. Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron, Joseph Greene, Joe Samachson, Jack Schiff, Alvin Schwartz, Mort Weisinger, Edmond Hamilton, Horace L. Gold, And Ruth "Bunny" Lyon Kaufman. Art by Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Fred Ray, Norman Fallon, Charles Paris, Gene McDonald, Ray Burnley, and Jack Burnley. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Back Cover by Dick Sprang. Foreword by Dick Sprang. INCLUDING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF ALFRED PENNYWORTH! The Dynamic Duo is joined by their greatest ally in their war on crime, Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth! From his very first appearance, the valiant valet proves he will be doing more than just cleaning cobwebs out of the Batcave as he adds valuable insight into cases and shows Batman and Robin that three is anything but a crowd. And the Caped Crusader can use the help, as Gotham is terrorized by familiar villains The Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Catwoman, while a slew of new villains, such as the Cavalier and the Crime Surgeon, make their debut. All this, plus Batman and Robin must battle threats from the underwater world of Atlantis and the far-future world of the 21st century! Hardcover, 784 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #92-111, Batman (1940-2011) #26-35, and material from World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #15-22. Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron, Joseph Greene, Joe Samachson, Jack Schiff, Alvin Schwartz, and Mort Weisinger. Art by Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Win Mortimer, Norman Fallon, Charles Paris, Ed Kressy, Ray Burnley, and Jack Burnley. Cover by J. Bone. Foreword by Michael Eury. This fourth Golden Age collection includes dozens of stories from the mid-1940s in which the Dynamic Duo battle evildoers including the Penguin, The Joker, Two-Face and many more. Hardcover, 784 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $77.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $60.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Set Includes Volume 1-2 (with Slipcase) - 1st printing. Collects Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #1-10.

Written by Joe Simon. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

Presenting the Golden Age stories originally published from March 1941 to January 1942. Steve Rogers the Mighty Sentinel of Liberty, alongside his faithful sidekick, Bucky, battles the Axis Powers of World War II and stand up for truth, justice, and the American Way!

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 446 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $65.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

No. 5. 8.5" x 11.5", 24 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.95

Add to cart Near Mint $27.95

1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #27-52, Batman (1940-2011) #1-5, and World's Best Comics (1941) #1. Written by Bill Finger, Gardner F. Fox. Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Cover by Bob Kane. THE COMICS DEBUT OF BATMAN, ROBIN, CATWOMAN, AND THE JOKER! To most people, Bruce Wayne is just another wealthy socialite with too much time and money on his hands. But little does anyone suspect that the tragic murder of his parents inspired him to dedicate his life to honing his mind and body so that one day he could avenge their deaths. Knowing that criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot, Bruce patrols Gothams rooftops as a justice-seeking creature of the night known as the Batman! This DC Finest volume collects Batmans introduction in The Case of the Chemical Syndicate, plus other early appearances from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-52, BATMAN #1-5, and WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 featuring Robin the Boy Wonder, Catwoman, and the Clown Prince of Crime: The Joker! Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 616 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.99

Add to cart Near Mint $39.99

2nd and later printings. Collects All Star Comics (1940-1978) #3-12. Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Ken Fitch, Sheldon Mayer, Bill O'Connor, Evelyn Gaines, and Charles Reizenstein. Art by Everett E. Hibbard, Sheldon Moldoff, Bernard Baily, Sheldon Mayer, Chad Grothkopf, Howard Sherman, Ben Flinton, Martin Nodell, Hal Sharp, Cliff Young, Irwin Hasen, Stan Asch, Jon Blummer, Jack Burnley, Harry G. Peter, and Bernard Klein. Cover by Everett E. Hibbard. Discover the adventures of DC's original superhero team, the Justice Society of America, in this DC Finest volume presenting their earliest tales from Winter 1940 to September 1942. Featuring classic Golden Age versions of the Flash, Hawkman, Green Lantern, the Atom, the Sandman, the Spectre, Doctor Fate, and more! Softcover, 632 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.9 $375.00 View scans Paper: New Zealand Mint replica of the original 1939 Detective Comics #31 cover. Label #4639113002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

New Zealand Mint produced replica of the original 1939 Detective Comics #31 cover. Made from 35g of .999 fine silver. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould. A reproduction of the classic Dick Tracy Feature Books originally published in 1937 and 1938, which in turn reprinted classic Dick Tracy comic strips from the 1930s. While investigating Johnny Ramm's human trafficking ring in Chinatown, Tracy infiltrates his gang and discovers the grim fate of the mayor of Chinatown. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Weird Fantasy (1950-1953 E.C. Comics) #6 and 13-17.

Foreword by Walt Simonson. Introduction by Grant Geissman.

Weird Fantasy Volume 1 touches down at Dark Horse Comics! Fully remastered in magnificent digital color, this otherworldly volume includes twenty-four extraterrestrial tales from a stellar collection of writers and artists-Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Harry Harrison, Gardner Fox, Jack Kamen, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood!

Dark Horse presents the famous science fiction comic series! Check out the complete line of EC archives!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $10.00

This replica of Moon Girl #3 is authentically restored and includes all ads and editorial content. Quality production. 32 pages, full color on glossy paper. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $48.00

Add to cart Near Mint $48.00

Limited Edition

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "February 1941-November 1972!" Collects Stories from Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) #11-32. During World War II, Jack Weston is an army private in prime physical condition who dons a patriotic costume and becomes the Minute Man, a "One Man Army"! He fights enemy agents, including his nemesis femme fatale Illyria, Quenn of the Spies, robot spies, ten foot tall Nazi monsters and agents of the Black Dragon Society. His double identity is known to his superior officer, General Milton, who send the Minute Man on unsanctioned missions behind enemy lines. Featuring Stories by Charles Sultan, Mac Rabor, and Phil Bard. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "September 1939-January 1941!" Collects Amazing Man Comics (1939) #5-18. Stories by Bill Everett, Louis Glanzman, Sam Glanzman, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, John F. Kolb, Frank Thomas, Tarpe Mills, A.L. Kirby, Martin Filchock, Robert Louis Golden, Harold Hughes, John Giunta, Malcolm Kildale, and David C. Cooke. Cover by Bill Everett. Amazing Man was the second superhero after Superman to have a comic book named after him. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett and art director Lloyd Jacquet, founder of The Funnies Inc., although some credit may be due to Grace Everett, who helped with research. In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven and trained to be a superman, both in mental and physical perfection. His powers include super strength, invulnerability and the ability to make himself disappear in a cloud of green vapour. When he turned twenty-five, after his final tests, he is sent into the world to combat crime and injustice, returning to America to become the heroic Amazing Man. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "February 1941-January 1942/May-December 1941!" Collects Amazing Man Comics (1939) #20-26 and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. PS Artbooks presents the concluding volume of Amazing Man, the second super-hero after Superman, to have a comic book named after him). Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett and art director Lloyd Jacquet, although some credit may be due to Grace Everett, who helped with research. In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven and trained to be a superman, both in mental and physical perfection. His powers include super strength, invulnerability and the ability to make himself disappear in a cloud of green vapor. When he turned twenty-five, after his final tests, he is sent into the world to combat crime and injustice, returning to America to become the heroic Amazing Man and his continuing battles with arch-enemy "The Great Question"! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $46.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "February 1941-January 1942/May-December 1941!" Collects Amazing Man Comics (1939) #20-26 and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. PS Artbooks presents the concluding volume of Amazing Man, the second super-hero after Superman, to have a comic book named after him). Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett and art director Lloyd Jacquet, although some credit may be due to Grace Everett, who helped with research. In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven and trained to be a superman, both in mental and physical perfection. His powers include super strength, invulnerability and the ability to make himself disappear in a cloud of green vapor. When he turned twenty-five, after his final tests, he is sent into the world to combat crime and injustice, returning to America to become the heroic Amazing Man and his continuing battles with arch-enemy "The Great Question"! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "April 1941-February 1942 and June 1941-January 1942!" Collects stories from Crack Comics (1940-1949) #12-21 and Smash Comics (1939-1949 Quality) #23-30. Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In the early 40's, at Quality Comics on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert 'Happy' Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Featuring Stories by Will Eisner, John Cassone, Lou Fine, Charles Sultan, Otto Binder, John Belfi, and Rudy Palais. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.99

Add to cart Near Mint $37.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In addition to his impressive covers, he worked on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Lou Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert "Happy" Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $62.99

Add to cart Near Mint $62.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In addition to his impressive covers, he worked on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Lou Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert "Happy" Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January 1943-Summer 1945!" Collects Crack Comics (1940-1949) #27-38. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City, Both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers, including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. Lance calls himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.99

Add to cart Near Mint $36.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Alfred Andriola. Art by Al Bryant, Bill Quackenbush, Ed Dodrotka, and Reed Crandall. Cover by Al Bryant. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City – both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers - including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. So, Lance decides to call himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter – all brought to you here by PS Artbooks! By Al Bryant, Bill Quackenbush, Ed Dodrotka and Reed Crandall. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January 1943-Summer 1945!" Collects Crack Comics (1940-1949) #27-38. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City, Both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers, including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. Lance calls himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $57.00

Add to cart Near Mint $62.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Alfred Andriola. Art by Ruben Moreira, Alfred Andriola, Al Kotzky, and Al Bryant. Cover by Al Bryant. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City – both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers - including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. So, Lance decides to call himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter – all brought to you here by PS Artbooks! By Ruben Moreira, Alfred Andriola, Al Kotzky and Al Bryant. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1942-October 1944!" Collects stories from Fight Comics (1940) #19-34.

The first adventure of Rita Farrar, aka Senorita Rio, the lovely actress-turned-agent, arrived in June 1942 inside the pages of Fight Comics #19.

Created by a true legend in the industry Nick Viscardi, later known better as Nick Cardy, he stayed with the series for eleven adventures before handing duties to Lily Renée who was probably most strongly associated with the character and one of the greatest female comic artists in the history of the business!

When compared to the many other spy comic series that came and went in the Golden Age, Senorita Rio survived eight years in a male-dominated world due to her extraordinary skills, her marksmanship, and her athleticism, making her truly "The Queen of Spies"!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $46.99

Add to cart Near Mint $46.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "December 1944-June 1947!" Collects stories from Fight Comics (1940) #35-50.

Art by Nick Cardy, Lily Renee, and Bob Lubbers. Cover by Lily Renee.

Rita Farrar, aka Señorita Rio, the lovely actress-turned-agent survived in a male- dominated world due to her extraordinary skills, an excellent marksman, extremely athletic, capable of amazing feats and an expert fighter, skilled in jiu-jitsu and fencing battling Axis agents throughout South America - she truly is "The Queen of Spies"!

Señorita Rio was one of the first female and Latin characters to feature on 7 covers of the former all boys club of Fight Comics!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $52.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Morgan Hawkins. Art by Lily Renee, Maxwell Elkan, and Jack Kamen. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS SENORITA RIO HC VOL 3 Remember the rules - GO BUY FIGHT COMICS BEFORE THEY? SELL OUT - otherwise you maybe too late because it's time to finish this FIGHT right here and now - with the third and final volume featuring Rita Farrar aka SENORITA RIO. The lovely actress-turned-agent survived in a male-?dominated world due to her extraordinary skills, an excellent marksman, extremely athletic, capable of? amazing feats and an expert fighter, skilled in jiu-jitsu and fencing battling Axis agents throughout South? America – she truly is The Queen of Spies! One of the greatest female comic artists in the history of the? business! Señorita Rio was one of the first female and Latin characters to feature on 7 covers of the former all boys club of FIGHT COMICS! So dont hang around this particular lady wont be around for very long!? Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January-March 1940!" Collects Fight Comics (1940) #1-3.

Cover by Will Eisner.

Join us, as we delve into the pages of this classic comic from Fiction House featuring the talents of Will Eisner, Lou Fine, George Tuska, Alex Blum, Fred Schwab, Steve Broder, Fletcher Hanks, Maurice Gutwirth, Klaus Nordling, Leonard Frank, William Wills, Dan Zolnerowich, John Celardo, Edd Ashe, August Froehlich, Leo Mprey, and Charles Sultan.

And remember, the 1st Rule of Fight Comics: You must talk about Fight Comics. The 2nd Rule of Fight Comics: You must talk some more about Fight Comics. The 3rd Rule of Fight Comics: Go buy Fight Comics before your shop sells out! And the 4th Rule of Fight Comics: Everybody needs to buy Fight Comics!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "March 1940-December 1941!" Collects Stories from Prize Comics (1940-1948) #1-17. Cover by Jack Binder. Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the Black Owl! Belittled by private investigator Terry Dane, he continued fighting criminals as the Black Owl-until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle. With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others, the Black Owl had plenty to keep him busy! Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.99

Add to cart Near Mint $32.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "January 1942-July 1943!" Collects Stories from Prize Comics (1940-1948) #18-32. Cover by Ben Thompson. Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the Black Owl! Doug got involved with Terry Dane, a private investigator and true to comic-book tradition, she greatly admired the Black Owl and belittled Doug Danville for being useless. Nevertheless he continued fighting criminals as the Black Owl, until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle (more of this later). With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others, the Black Owl had plenty to keep him busy and probably had to do overtime during the day time hours! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "March 1940-December 1941!" Collects Stories from Prize Comics (1940-1948) #1-17. Cover by Jack Binder. Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the Black Owl! Belittled by private investigator Terry Dane, he continued fighting criminals as the Black Owl-until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle. With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others, the Black Owl had plenty to keep him busy! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "February 1941-January 1942/May-December 1941!" Collects Amazing Man Comics (1939) #20-26 and Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) #2-6. PS Artbooks presents the concluding volume of Amazing Man, the second super-hero after Superman, to have a comic book named after him). Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett and art director Lloyd Jacquet, although some credit may be due to Grace Everett, who helped with research. In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven and trained to be a superman, both in mental and physical perfection. His powers include super strength, invulnerability and the ability to make himself disappear in a cloud of green vapor. When he turned twenty-five, after his final tests, he is sent into the world to combat crime and injustice, returning to America to become the heroic Amazing Man and his continuing battles with arch-enemy "The Great Question"! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "April 1941-February 1942 and June 1941-January 1942!" Collects stories from Crack Comics (1940-1949) #12-21 and Smash Comics (1939-1949 Quality) #23-30. Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In the early 40's, at Quality Comics on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert 'Happy' Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Featuring Stories by Will Eisner, John Cassone, Lou Fine, Charles Sultan, Otto Binder, John Belfi, and Rudy Palais. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January 1943-Summer 1945!" Collects Crack Comics (1940-1949) #27-38. Cover by Ruben Moreira. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City, Both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers, including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. Lance calls himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sep 1945- Sep 1947!" Collects Crack Comics (1940-1949) #39-50. Cover by Ruben Moreira. In 1919, identical twin brothers Michael and Lance Gallant were born in New York City, both possessed T-shaped birthmarks on their left wrists. The boys were very close growing up. During the Second World War, Michael enlisted in the Air Force as a pilot. Unfortunately, on their 23rd birthday, Michael died when his hanger exploded and his brother, Lance, who saw the tragedy, grabbed Michael from the flames, only to have him die in his arms. Lance wanted vengeance! The Fates of Greek mythology witnessed Michael's death and decided to turn Lance into their champion. Soon after, Lance is visited by Michael's ghost, who told his brother they were still linked and if he touched his birthmark, the brothers would merge and gain superpowers, including superhuman strength, endurance, flight, invulnerability, and invisibility. So, Lance decides to call himself Captain Triumph and become a crime-fighter! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "February 1941-November 1972!" Collects Stories from Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) #11-32. During World War II, Jack Weston is an army private in prime physical condition who dons a patriotic costume and becomes the Minute Man, a "One Man Army"! He fights enemy agents, including his nemesis femme fatale Illyria, Quenn of the Spies, robot spies, ten foot tall Nazi monsters and agents of the Black Dragon Society. His double identity is known to his superior officer, General Milton, who send the Minute Man on unsanctioned missions behind enemy lines. Featuring Stories by Charles Sultan, Mac Rabor, and Phil Bard. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $32.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "January 1942-July 1943!" Collects Stories from Prize Comics (1940-1948) #18-32. Written by Robert Turner, Pete Riss, and Otto Binder. Art by Bill Ward, Arnold Hicks, and Bernie Krigstein. Cover by Jack Binder. Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the BLACK OWL! Doug got involved with Terry Dane, a private investigator and true to comic-book tradition, she greatly admired the Black Owl and belittled Doug Danville for being useless. Never-the-less he continued fighting criminals as the BLACK OWL - until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle (more of this later). With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others – the BLACK OWL had plenty to keep him busy and probably had to do overtime during the day time hours! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $32.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "November 1949-August 1950!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #18-22. Written by Will Eisner. Art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Cover by Will Eisner. From 1940-1950, printer Everett M. "Busy" Arnold reprinted Spirit stories under his Quality Comics banner, first individually from 1940-1947 as one of the features in 92 issues of Police Comics and from 1944-1950 as 22 issues of The Spirit. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Softcover, 212 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "October 1946-October 1949!" Collects Stories from Thrilling Comics (1940-1951 Better/Nedor/Standard) #56-75. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Featuring Princess Pantha Stories by Art Saaf, Alex Schomburg, Ralph Mayo, and Gene Fawcette. Princess Pantha was a circus-performing wild animal handler who went to Africa in search of the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana for her act! She disappeared shortly after setting out-so Gilt-edge Gates, the owner of The National Circus hired Dane Hunter, a famous explorer to find her. After discovering her safari had been wiped out by an unknown hostile native tribe and she'd saved herself by using her ability to make an extra-loud gorilla call, which the natives mistook for the approach of M'Gana and fled. Princess Pantha had survived in the jungle for two months now, utilizing her animal skills, knowledge of jiu-jitsu and a few primitive weapons. Together Pantha and Dane remained in the jungle and continued their quest to capture the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana! Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s depicted some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Summer 1946-Spring 1947!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #5-8. Stories and art by Will Eisner, Lou Fine, and Jack Cole. Cover by Lou Fine. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. Such depictions were wrong then and are wrong today. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Summer 1947 - Summer 1948!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #9-12. Written by Will Eisner. Art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Cover by Will Eisner. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $52.99

Add to cart Near Mint $52.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "November 1949-August 1950!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #18-22Written by Will Eisner. Art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Cover by Will Eisner. Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the Golden Age of comic books. From 1940-1950, printer Everett M. "Busy" Arnold reprinted Spirit stories under his Quality Comics banner, first individually from 1940-1947 as one of the features in 92 issues of Police Comics and from 1944-1950 as 22 issues of The Spirit. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/ criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Hardcover, 212 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1944 to Spring 1946!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #1-4. Cover by Lou Fine. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the Golden Age of comic books. From 1940-1950, printer Everett M. "Busy" Arnold reprinted Eisner's Spirit stories under his Quality Comics banner. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. Such depictions were wrong then and are wrong today. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Summer 1947 - Summer 1948!" Collects The Spirit (1944-1950 Quality) #9-12. Written by Will Eisner. Art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Cover by Will Eisner. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s may depict some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $62.99

Add to cart Near Mint $62.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Will Eisner. Art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Cover by Will Eisner. Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the Golden Age of comic books. From 1940-1950, printer Everett M. "Busy" Arnold reprinted Spirit stories under his Quality Comics banner, first individually from 1940-1947 as one of the features in 92 issues of Police Comics and from 1944-1950 as 22 issues of The Spirit. The Spirit is a fictional masked crime fighter created by cartoonist Will Eisner, who fights crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner Dolan, an old friend. Despite the Spirit's origin as detective/ criminologist Denny Colt, his real identity was rarely referred to after his first appearance, and for all intents and purposes he was simply "The Spirit." The stories are presented in a wide variety of styles, from straight forward crime drama and noir to lighthearted adventure, from mystery and horror to comedy and love stories, often with hybrid elements that twisted genre and reader expectations. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 212 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "October 1946-October 1949!" Collects Stories from Thrilling Comics (1940-1951 Better/Nedor/Standard) #56-75. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Princess Pantha was a circus-performing wild animal handler who went to Africa in search of the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana for her act! She disappeared shortly after setting out-so Gilt-edge Gates, the owner of The National Circus hired Dane Hunter, a famous explorer to find her. After discovering her safari had been wiped out by an unknown hostile native tribe and she'd saved herself by using her ability to make an extra-loud gorilla call, which the natives mistook for the approach of M'Gana and fled. Princess Pantha had survived in the jungle for two months now, utilizing her animal skills, knowledge of jiu-jitsu and a few primitive weapons. Together Pantha and Dane remained in the jungle and continued their quest to capture the legendary giant gorilla M'Gana! Comic book stories from the 1940s and 1950s depicted some ethnic and racial prejudices that were once commonplace in American culture. While not representing the publisher's view of today's society, these stories are printed as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Aug.-Dec. 1944 to Dec. 1946-Oct. 1948!" Collects Mystery Comics (1944) #1-4 and Wonder Comics (1944-1948 Great) #9-20. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Featuring Stories by Alex Schomburg, Bob Oksner, George Roussos, Ken Battefield, Ed Good, Leo Isaacs and Everett Raymond Kinstler. Brad Spencer is accidentally exposed to a sizzling voltage of a secret current, giving him super powers, which he to become the super crime-fighter, Wonderman! He is aided by his girlfriend, Carol Paige. Wonderman has the ability to become invulnerable (as hard as steel) and has super-strength. Working from his Wonderlab, Wonderman created the world's most powerful telescope and had soon confiscated an enemy's Vacuum Spiral device which allowed him to cross great distances, such as the Sun, in a matter of minutes. His enemies included Lilith, Dr. Voodoo, and the Immortal Emperor. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from More Fun Comics (1935-1947) #73-107, World's Finest (1941-1986) #7-28 and Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #103-117. Written by Mort Weisinger, Don Cameron, Joseph Green, Joe Samachson, Alvin Schwartz, and France Herron. Art by George Papp, Cliff Young, Maurice Del Bourgo, Bernard Klein, and Steve Brodie. Cover by J. Bone. Foreword by Roy Thomas. In 1941, during the peak of the Golden Age of Comics, the Green Arrow made his debut. Armed with only a bow and a quiver full of arrows, the Emerald Archer and his teen sidekick, Speedy, must battle corrupt gangsters, evil Nazis, and deadly supervillains as modern-day Robin Hoods! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 792 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $30.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "January 1948-July 1948!" Collects Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) #9-12. Cover by Lee Elias. The Golden Age action continues with Black Cat Comics Volume 3! This exciting collection gathers issues #9–12 of the beloved Harvey Comics series, featuring the dazzling adventures of Linda Turner, the glamorous Hollywood starlet who moonlights as the daring Black Cat. Armed with her stunt training, quick thinking, and fearless resolve, Black Cat takes on a new wave of gangsters, spies, and shadowy villains. Originally published in the mid-1940s, these classic tales deliver non-stop excitement, bold visuals, and a heroine ahead of her time. Beautifully restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is a must-have for fans of vintage crimefighters and high-flying Golden Age thrills! Featuring Stories by Jack Kirby, Lee Elias, Joe Simon, and Rudy Palais. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "September 1948-March 1949!" Collects Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) #13-16. Stories by Lee Elias, Alfred Andriola, Ken Ernst, Russell Stamm, and Vic Herman. Cover by Lee Elias. The Golden Age excitement keeps building with Black Cat Comics Volume 4, collecting issues #13-16 of the iconic Harvey Comics series! Join Linda Turner, the stunning Hollywood actress who leads a double life as the fearless Black Cat, as she battles gangsters, saboteurs, and sinister masterminds with her trademark agility, wit, and stuntwoman skills. These pulse-pounding adventures from the mid-1940s showcase a trailblazing heroine in her prime-brave, brilliant, and always ready for action. Meticulously restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is essential for fans of vintage superheroes, dynamic storytelling, and Golden Age glamour! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

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Volume 36 - 1st printing. "GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS" Collects Golden Age Marvel Comics #1-4. By Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Ben Thompson, Al Anders, Paul Gustavson, and Paul Lauretta. Introduction by Roy Thomas. In celebration of 65 years in comic book publishing the House of Ideas is proud to present the first four issues of the comic series that launched Marvel Comics. This monumental hardcover volume re-masters and restores these first four historic issues and collects them for the first time. Return to the Golden Age of comics with the original tales of Sub- Mariner, the Human Torch, the Angel, and Ka-Zar. Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.