Vanguard comic books issue 1

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Edited by David Scroggy. Cover by Tom Yeates. Written by David Campiti, Mike Baron and Peter Milligan & Brendan McCarthy. Art by Tom Yeates & Rick Bryant, Steve Rude and Brendan McCarthy. Otherworldly tales of science fiction, some with elements of fantasy and the supernatural! Featuring: "Libretto"; "Encyclopedias" (part 1 of 4, continues next issue); and "Freakwave! Part 1: A Stranger in Paradise" (part 1 of 3, continues next issue). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45!" Written by Hilary Doyle and Tom Jentz. Art by Peter Sarson. As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger). This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing.

Written, Edited, and Art Design by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Follows the hit Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta with reference on book covers.

The revolutionary Conan, Death Dealer, ERB & LOTR artist's work sells for millions. Luxurious Reference with each cover on a page to itself, chronologically, to study Frazetta's evolution.

Text commentary, original publication data & quotes from the artist. Complete Collection of Frazetta book covers - it's a dream come true.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition

1st printing.

Written, Edited, and Art Design by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Follows the hit Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta with reference on book covers.

The revolutionary Conan, Death Dealer, ERB & LOTR artist's work sells for millions. Luxurious Reference with each cover on a page to itself, chronologically, to study Frazetta's evolution.

Text commentary, original publication data & quotes from the artist. Complete Collection of Frazetta book covers - it's a dream come true.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

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Fold-Out cover by Tomm Coker; Created by Erik Larsen & Gary Carlson; by Gary Carlson (script) & Tomm Coker (art); Supreme, Wally the Robot app; Back-up Vanguard story by Gary Carlson (story) & Erik Larsen (plot & art); Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Written by Wallace Wood, J. David Spurlock, Al Feldstein. Art and cover by Wallace Wood. Introduction by J. David Spurlock. Hall of Fame comics creator Wallace Wood's revolutionary Witzend has been called the birth of the pro-zine, underground, independent... but all agree Witzend was a mid-'60s milestone event that represented the loftiest goals of the Underground Movement including art-for-art's-sake, freedom from censorship, and creator rights. For the first time ever, this single volume collects ALL of Wood's own contributions to his revolutionary Witzend including Animan, Sally Forth, The Rejects, Bucky Ruckus, Pipsqueek Papers, The Wizard King, Snorky, Lunar Tunes & surprises! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

Deluxe Edition (Includes Slipcase and 16 Bonus Pages)

1st printing. Written by Wallace Wood, J. David Spurlock, Al Feldstein. Art and cover by Wallace Wood. Introduction by J. David Spurlock. Hall of Fame comics creator Wallace Wood's revolutionary Witzend has been called the birth of the pro-zine, underground, independent... but all agree Witzend was a mid-'60s milestone event that represented the loftiest goals of the Underground Movement including art-for-art's-sake, freedom from censorship, and creator rights. For the first time ever, this single volume collects ALL of Wood's own contributions to his revolutionary Witzend including Animan, Sally Forth, The Rejects, Bucky Ruckus, Pipsqueek Papers, The Wizard King, Snorky, Lunar Tunes, etc. This Slipcased Deluxe edition includes 16 bonus pages! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $69.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

Based on the Story by Bram Stoker. Adapted by Otto Binder. Art by Al McWilliams. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Introduction by Christopher Lee. Commentary by Christopher Lee and J. David Spurlock.

Dracula - both the legendary blood-thirsty vampire and his historic inspiration, Vlad The Impaler - has terrified and fascinated the world via a myriad of films and books ever since Bram Stoker's original 1897 novel. Now the premier, 1966 graphic novel, produced by legendary Creepy magazine founding editor Russ Jones, EC writer Otto Binder, and Star Trek artist Al McWilliams is finally back in print in a luxurious expanded hardcover with an introduction by Sir Christopher Lee and cover by Frank Frazetta!

A tastefully terrifying addition to every horror fiend's library.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format) 11-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, PC.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock.

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art.

To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers, and a career-spanning interview.

Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

2nd and later printings.

By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock.

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art.

To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers, and a career-spanning interview.

Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock. The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

2nd and later printings. By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock. The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing.

Written by Wallace Wood. Art by Wallace Wood and Steve Ditko. Cover by Wallace Wood.

The greatest collection ever of Wally Wood war comics! Nearly 200 pages spanning the Hall of Fame creator's career, from titles like Capt. Savage, U.S. Paratroopers, All American Men of War, War & Attack, D-Day, Warfront, Fight The Enemy, Blazing Combat, most has never been collected.

Plus two full-length Ditko & Wood Cannon stories, commentary by J. David Spurlock, foreword by GI Joe and The 'Nam writer Larry Hama, and an essay on Wood's EC war comics by Tommy Burns.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Slipcase Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Wallace Wood. Art by Wallace Wood and Steve Ditko. Cover by Wallace Wood.

The greatest collection ever of Wally Wood war comics! Nearly 200 pages spanning the Hall of Fame creator's career, from titles like Capt. Savage, U.S. Paratroopers, All American Men of War, War & Attack, D-Day, Warfront, Fight The Enemy, Blazing Combat, most has never been collected.

Plus two full-length Ditko & Wood Cannon stories, commentary by J. David Spurlock, foreword by GI Joe and The 'Nam writer Larry Hama, and an essay on Wood's EC war comics by Tommy Burns.

The deluxe edition features a unique metallic slipcase and 16-page bonus folio.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. Werewolves, Jungle Lords, Vampires, Spacemen, Neanderthals, Barbarians, Queen Kong, Demons, Ghoul Queen-More horror than any other Frazetta book! Vanguard continues their trademark Definitive Reference series with Frazetta World's Best Comics Cover Artist. While the prior book by J. David Spurlock catalogued and commented on all of Frazetta's book cover art, this volume focuses on the artist's revolutionary comics magazine and graphic novel cover art, which originally appeared on such publications as Creepy magazine, Ghost Rider, Tales From the Crypt, High Times, Mad magazine, Heavy Metal, Vampirella, National Lampoon, Jaguar God, Famous Funnies, Epic Illustrated, Space Cowboy, Death Dealer and EC Comics' Weird Science-Fantasy. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

This Deluxe Edition includes 16 Bonus Pages and slipcase!

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. By J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. Werewolves, Jungle Lords, Vampires, Spacemen, Neanderthals, Barbarians, Queen Kong, Demons, Ghoul Queen - More HORROR than any other Frazetta book! Vanguard continues their trademark Definitive Reference series with Frazetta World's Best Comics Cover Artist. While the prior book by J. David Spurlock catalogued and commented on all of Frazetta's book cover art, this new volume focuses on the artist's revolutionary comics magazine and graphic novel cover art, which originally appeared on such publications as Creepy magazine, Ghost Rider, Tales From the Crypt, High Times, Mad magazine, Heavy Metal, Vampirella, National Lampoon, Jaguar God, Famous Funnies, Epic Illustrated, Space Cowboy, Death Dealer and EC Comics' Weird Science-Fantasy. This slipcased deluxe PX book includes a 16-page bonus section. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $74.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Wallace Wood.

Before Marvel's Wolverine, before DC's Animal Man, Hall of Fame comics creator Wallace "Wally" Wood created Animan! After years of development, shortly after leaving Daredevil to launch the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, Wood unveiled his Animan masterpiece in early issues of his ground-breaking self-published magazine, Witzend. Vanguard continues their Wood Classics series with Wood jungle comics spanning from the Golden Age through the 1960s with Animan, Jim King, Sabu, and much more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by the New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. This large coffee-table book features classic and rare art. See the revolutionary art that inspired Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: Frazetta!

Hardcover, 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

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2nd and later printings.

Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by the New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. This large coffee-table book features classic and rare art. See the revolutionary art that inspired Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: Frazetta!

Hardcover, 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by the New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. This large coffee-table book features classic and rare art. See the revolutionary art that inspired Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: Frazetta!

Includes: A Slipcase, 16-page Bonus Art Folio & is signed by author J. David Spurlock & Frank Frazetta JR of the Frazetta Museum.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

16-page Bonus Art Folio & is signed by author J. David Spurlock & Frank Frazetta JR of the Frazetta Museum

2nd and later printings. Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by NY Times, Forbes, LA Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. Large coffee-table book of classic and rare art. GoT creator George RR Martin said, "Frazetta's Conan became the definitive." Schwarzenegger said, "Frazetta was intimidating." Aquaman Jason Momoa, "I am a huge Frazetta fan. That's what I wanted to bring to life." See the revolutionary art that inspired Schwarzenegger, Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: FRAZETTA! The Limited Edition Deluxe HC features a Slipcase, 16-page Bonus Art Folio & is signed by author J. David Spurlock & Frank Frazetta JR of the Frazetta Museum. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

16-page Bonus Art Folio & is signed by author J. David Spurlock & Frank Frazetta JR of the Frazetta Museum

2nd and later printings - signed/Does NOT include 16-Page Art Folio. Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by NY Times, Forbes, LA Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. Large coffee-table book of classic and rare art. GoT creator George RR Martin said, "Frazetta's Conan became the definitive." Schwarzenegger said, "Frazetta was intimidating." Aquaman Jason Momoa, "I am a huge Frazetta fan. That's what I wanted to bring to life." See the revolutionary art that inspired Schwarzenegger, Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: FRAZETTA! The Limited Edition Deluxe HC features a Slipcase, 16-page Bonus Art Folio & is signed by author J. David Spurlock & Frank Frazetta JR of the Frazetta Museum. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and Cover by Frank Frazetta.

All-new art collection!

The New York Times said, "Frazetta helped define heroes like Conan, Tarzan and John Carter of Mars (with) signature images of strikingly fierce, hard-bodied heroes and bosomy, callipygian damsels" Frazetta took sex and violence to a Fine Art level comparable to Parrish, Remington, Wyeth and Michelangelo. Forbes magazine called Frazetta, "the Rembrandt of barbarians."

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, Full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and Cover by Frank Frazetta.

All-new art collection!

Frank Frazetta took sex and violence to a Fine Art level comparable to Parrish, Remington, Wyeth, and Michelangelo. Forbes called Frazetta, "the Rembrandt of barbarians." Vanguard continues both their original sketchbook series and the Vanguard Frazetta Classics series with The Frazetta Sketchbook which was planned shortly before the icon of fantastic art's passing. The collection brims with rare and previously unpublished drawings and painting preliminaries including barbarians, beasts, Tarzan, buxom beauties, monsters, and Conan.

In addition to the hardcover edition, the Deluxe Slipcased Edition features a 16 page bonus folio not available in the standard edition!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, Full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $69.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and Cover by Frank Frazetta.

All-new art collection!

Vanguard continues both their original sketchbook series and the Vanguard Frazetta Classics series with The Frazetta Sketchbook which was planned shortly before the icon of fantastic art's passing. The collection is brimming with rare and previously unpublished drawings and painting preliminaries including barbarians, beasts, Tarzan, buxom beauties, monsters and Conan. Compiled by best-selling How To Draw Chiller Monsters & Zombies author, J. David Spurlock with design by Rocketeer Eisner Award-winner Randall Dahlk!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and Cover by Frank Frazetta.

All-new art collection!

Vanguard continues both their original sketchbook series and the Vanguard Frazetta Classics series with The Frazetta Sketchbook which was planned shortly before the icon of fantastic art's passing. The collection is brimming with rare and previously unpublished drawings and painting preliminaries including barbarians, beasts, Tarzan, buxom beauties, monsters and Conan. Compiled by best-selling How To Draw Chiller Monsters & Zombies author, J. David Spurlock with design by Rocketeer Eisner Award-winner Randall Dahlk!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.95

1st printing. By Irwin Hasen. Loverboy is the risqué, romantic escapade story of a short bachelor, who adores tall women. The double-breasted suit wearing man-about-town seeks psychiatric insight to his tendencies in this humorous new graphic novel by award winning Dondi cartoonist, Irwin Hasen. Also includes a major biography of the noted cartoonist, and is filled throughout with Hasen's famous humor. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Vanguard's Wally Wood Classics series follows the best-selling Wood: Strange Worlds and Wood: Eerie Crime & Horror with an all-new collection of Golden Age Wood Romance. These rare and valuable collectors-item stories have never appeared in any book. This massive collection costs less than a single issue of the original comics!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe (Slipcase) Edition - 1st printing.

Vanguard's Wally Wood Classics series follows the best-selling Wood: Strange Worlds and Wood: Eerie Crime & Horror with an all-new collection of Golden Age Wood Romance. These rare and valuable collectors-item stories have never appeared in any book. This massive collection costs less than a single issue of the original comics! The Deluxe Edition comes slipcased with 16 pages that comprises 2 stories.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Torrid Romance is a great, kitschy collection of early romance comics by the legendary comic book creator Wallace Wood. This is the softcover edition of the all-new collection of Golden Age romance comics by the Hall of Fame artist. These rare and valuable stories have never appeared in any book. This collection costs less than a single issue of the original, early-1950s collector's-item comics!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Johne Coates. Foreword by Mark Evanier. Afterward by Kurt Busiek. Includes a 16-page full color section. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. By Johne Coates. Foreword by Mark Evanier. Afterward by Kurt Busiek. Includes a 16-page full color section. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Signed and numbered by Nick Cardy - 1st printing. By Johne Coates. Foreword by Mark Evanier. Afterward by Kurt Busiek. Includes a 16-page full color section. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $24.95.

Vanguard Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the Golden Age era, written by a leading participant of the age! Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

Vanguard Revised Edition - Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the Golden Age era, written by a leading participant of the age! Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 600 copies. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Foreword by Mort Walker. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

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Deluxe Signed Edition (Signed by Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson) - 1st printing. Foreword by Mort Walker. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Long-time Swan associates Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson signed the deluxe hardcover, which comes with a 16-page bonus portfolio/checklist! Also included in this never-to-be-reprinted limited edition is an exhaustive, 16-page portfolio index of Swans comic work! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like Gangbusters to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more, paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

10th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. This collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of Vanguard's flagship cutting-edge comics anthology, The Edge, with a softcover tour-de-force packed with new works by the world's greatest artists! These top artists have riveted the world with their visionary contributions to the worlds of fine art, comics, film, and illustration. Best-selling author Neil Gaiman, Smithsonian Institute's Marshall Arisman, The Sandman cover artist Dave McKean, award-winning Time Magazine illustrator Barron Storey, groundbreaking Elektra: Assassin graphic novelist Bill Sienkiewicz, Marilyn Manson poster artist Justin Hampton, award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald, Kabuki creator David Mack, Mosquito Coast author Paul Theroux, and comics innovator Steranko, all contribute to this tome! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Variant (Bite the Bullet) Cover - 10th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. This collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of Vanguard's flagship cutting-edge comics anthology, The Edge, with a softcover tour-de-force packed with new works by the world's greatest artists! These top artists have riveted the world with their visionary contributions to the worlds of fine art, comics, film, and illustration. Best-selling author Neil Gaiman, Smithsonian Institute's Marshall Arisman, The Sandman cover artist Dave McKean, award-winning Time Magazine illustrator Barron Storey, groundbreaking Elektra: Assassin graphic novelist Bill Sienkiewicz, Marilyn Manson poster artist Justin Hampton, award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald, Kabuki creator David Mack, Mosquito Coast author Paul Theroux, and comics innovator Steranko, all contribute to this tome! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By Jeffrey Jones, Patrick Hill, Chad Kolean, Emanuel Maris and J. David Spurlock. Foreword by Bernie Wrightson.

Afterword by Michael Wm Kaluta. Vanguard follows Frazetta: The Definitive Reference with Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference. Frazetta called Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winner Jones "the great living painter." This book catalogs all published Jones work: book covers, National Lampoon, Idyl, comics; The Studio (with Wrightson, Winsdor-Smith, and Kaluta), prints, portfolios, and more!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By J. Allen St. John. Now available in softcover, one of Vanguard's grandest books to date! The Paintings of J. Allen St. John presents the legendary Dean of Fantastic Art's full-color fantasy and science-fiction paintings for novels and pulp magazine stories by famous authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. Essays by top writers and artists Jack Williamson, Vincent Di Fate, Lin Carter, Danton Burroughs and Frank Frazetta make this book essential for any fantasy collection. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. By J. Allen St. John. Now available in softcover, one of Vanguard's grandest books to date! The Paintings of J. Allen St. John presents the legendary Dean of Fantastic Art's full-color fantasy and science-fiction paintings for novels and pulp magazine stories by famous authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. Essays by top writers and artists Jack Williamson, Vincent Di Fate, Lin Carter, Danton Burroughs and Frank Frazetta make this book essential for any fantasy collection. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Richard Wentworth has investigated the grotesque slaying scenes: Xinda, Barbarian Queen crucified atop the Chrysler Building; a deadly re-enactment from hit animated series, North By Northwest Park at the Lincoln Center. The killer, a Satanic demon called Slaughter-house Skeleton, appears to be inspired by the foe from another popular TV series, Tiffany, the Werewolf Whacker! It isn't until Wentworth--as his masked renegade alter ego, the Spider invade the private estate of Steven Streisand that both realize how incredibly far-reaching and utterly devastating these brutal acts will become. Who is behind them and why?

Don McGregor is the well-known writer/creator of mystery graphic novels including Detectives Inc., Alexander Risk, and Nathaniel Dusk. PAUL BISHOP (Author of Tequila Mockingbird and Head of LAPD's Sex Crimes Unit) writes, "(McGregor's) characters resonate with hardboiled legacy Raymond Chandler twisted by Jim Thompson. Don McGregor is the crowned king of the graphic noir novel." Don's mysteries have been enthusiastically reviewed in ELLERY QUEEN MAGAZINE, MYSTERY MAGAZINE, and by distinguished mystery authors: ED MCBAIN, PETER O'DONNELL, STUART KAMINSKY, BILL PRONZINI and MAXWELL GRANT.

Gene Colan is the grand naturalist illustrator of comics and graphic novels. In his 50 year career, Colan has added considerable drama to the exploits of Daredevil, Batman, Tomb of Dracula, Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, Nathaniel Dusk, Wonder Woman, and is the co-creator of Blade which has spawned, to date, two major motion pictures staring Wesley Snipes. Gene's beautiful pencil techniques give the characters of The Spider, breath and bone.

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.