Comic books in 'Gaming Hobby'

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Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Decade One: 1980-1990!" By Jeremy Parish. A chronological journey through gamings least linear format: the action RPG. The metroidvania genre has become a staple of video gaming. From solo indie development operations to big-budget creations by the industry's top studios, these exploratory action games with heavy role-playing influences are everywhere. But where did they come from in the first place? Although the genre's name might appear to hold the answer—a combination of Nintendo's sci-fi adventure Metroid and Konami's monster-movie action series Castlevania—the metroidvania draws from a far wider range of influences. The History of Metroidvania: Decade One turns back the clock to trace the primal origins of one of the most popular and enduring video game formats. The story begins years before anyone had conceived of the name metroidvania—before the first Metroid and Castlevania games had even arrived on the scene. In this exhaustively researched publication, you'll see how gaming trends of the early 1980s came together to give us initial expressions of the metroidvania concept, and how the design language of the genre evolved over the course of the 8-bit hardware era. From text-based adventures to coin-op tests of pure dexterity, the metroidvania took its cues from early computer hits and best-selling console masterpieces, evolving alongside the medium itself. Like the genre itself, the early history of the metroidvania features plenty of surprises and dead ends along the way, but ultimately leads to a satisfying conclusion. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1889-1980: From Playing Cards to Game and Watch!" Written by Florent Gorges, and Isao Yamazaki. This highly detailed publication delves into the rich and varied (and often forgotten) 120 year history of the world's leading video game company. For the very first time ever Nintendo's historical product portfolio is catalogued in painstaking and loving detail, with over 500 card games, tabletop games, toys, electronic, and arcade games all compiled into one superbly crafted book. This book details Nintendo's humble beginnings as a playing card manufacturer, charting progress through the entire range of toys and games, including such legendary products as Love Tester, Ten Billion, Ultra Hand, Custom Gunman and hundreds more, progressing up to the first video arcade games, home consoles, and Game & Watch series. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 242 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1980-1991:The Game and Watch Games, An Amazing Invention!" Written by Florent Gorges, and Isao Yamazaki. The second volume of The History of Nintendo is dedicated entirely to the fabulous Game & Watch games, a famous line of electronic LCD games which was very popular in the early 80's. You'll find the detailed and exclusive chronicles of how this invention, which revolutionized the whole entertainment industry, came to be. You'll find out about the difficulties encountered during their development, the secrets behind this new concept at the time and dozens of unexpected documents. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Written by Paul Benjamin and Yehudi Mercado. Art by Yehudi Mercado. 22 Pages, full color.

Santa Claus, A Man For All Seasons Cover price $1.75.

Summer '93. Cover price $4.95.

Winter '94. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Shuky. Art and cover by Raoul Paoli. Tranlated by Adam Marostica.

In this Graphic Novel Adventure, you fail your first heist only to get taken under the wing of a more experienced criminal. You can have your own criminal empire up and running in no time with the right skills, a little know how, and maybe even Lady Luck helping you out.

Will you become a criminal kingpin in the most daring adventure to date? It's your choices. Your story. Your Adventure.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more.  Rosie O'Donnells toy collection; X-Files toys; the future of Barbie; Star Wars action figures; five of the most valuable Beanie Babies. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

Godzilla, Attic Treasures, board games, and columns, plus price guides for action figures, Barbies, Beanies, and Hot Wheels. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 120 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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Beanie Babies, Dianey Mini-Bean bag Plush, PEZ dispensers, G.I. Joe, and columns, plus price guides for action figures, Barbies, Beanies, and Hot Wheels. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 120 pages. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Lara Croft Tomb Raider action figure; other toys based on female heroes; Hot Wheels; Beanie Babies. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

October 1998. The Final Word in Toy Pricing. Action Figures, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Beanies, Star Wars, GI Joe. The Boogyman - Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane Unleashes Scare Tactics; The Truth About the X-Files Variations; Check out our Scary Toy List. Todd McFarlane photo cover.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Ballpark Giveaway Beanie Babies; Star Wars Pez dispensers and more; the Harley Davidson Barbie doubles down on fandom. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. The hot toy for Christmas 1998; Sesame Street Beanie Babies; the second Harley Davidson Barbie; Drew Carey doll contest. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Beanie Buddies; Furby price guide; Hot Wheels; Rugrats movie toys. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Valentine Furbys and Beanie Babies; Furby price guide; Winnie the Pooh; Barbie. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Millennium Bear Beanie Baby; Other hot Ty toys; Disney collectibles; Barbie. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

A guide to the collectors toy market, featuring hot toy trends including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Wars and GI Joe action figures, Beanie Babies, and more. Furbys and more Furbys; A guide to hunting the hottest Furby toys; Hot Wheels; Beanie Babies. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Vol. 2 # 5. Star Wars collectibles; columns; and price guides for action figures, Barbies, Beanies, and Hot Wheels. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. By Levy Rozman. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTubes top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players. Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead. Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozmans teaching platform. Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess! Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering Manga-related items. Flip-book format. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 28 pages on slick white paper.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering Manga-related items. Flip-book format. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 44 pages on slick white paper.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering graphic novels. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 44 pages on slick white paper.

Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering gaming items. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 28 pages on slick white paper.

Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering anime-related items. Flip-book format. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 44 pages on slick white paper.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering anime-related items. Flip-book format. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 44 pages on slick white paper.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns covering anime-related items. . 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color; 44 pages on slick white paper.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. This issue includes: Yu-Gi-Oh Dragons of Legend, feature articles, and reviews. 28 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. This issue includes: 2015 market size estimates for both the comics and graphic novel the and hobby game markets, Top Game Picks for Fall 2016, Hobby Game Top 10 charts for Summer 2016, Top GN/Manga Picks for Fall 2016, Top 10 GN/Manga Franchises for Spring 2016, feature articles, and reviews. 32 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. 8.5" x 11", 44 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, full color.