Comic books in 'Nonfiction/History/Science/Biography'

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May 1979. Vol 88 # 5. Features: "The Neotenic Evolution of Mickey Mouse' Cover Illustration. "Mickey Mouse Meets Konrad Lorenz" article by Stephen Jay Gould. Cover price $1.25.

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Based on the story by Edward O Wilson. Adapted by Jim Ottaviani. Art and cover by C. M. Butzer.

Regarded as one of the world's preeminent biologists, Edward O. Wilson spent his boyhood exploring the forests and swamps of south Alabama and the Florida panhandle, collecting snakes, butterflies, and ants. His memoir Naturalist is an inspiring account of Wilson's growth as a scientist and the evolution of the fields he helped define. In this adaptation, vivid illustrations draw readers in to Wilson's lifelong quest to explore and protect the natural world.

His success began with an insatiable curiosity about Earth's wild creatures, and this new edition of Naturalist makes Wilson's work accessible for anyone who shares his passion.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 204 pages, full color.

Cover price $28.00.

1st printing.

Writtenby Blake A. Hoena. Art by Marcel P Massegu.

During World War II U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy's hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source to create an unbreakable code. The Navajo people spoke a complex language that few outsiders knew how to speak. Several Navajo soldiers were recruited to develop a code based on the Navajo language. The result was a complex code that could not be solved by the enemy. Learn all about the brave Navajo Code Talkers and how their unbreakable code helped defeat the enemy and win the war.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Narrative by Wilbur Cross. Illustrated with paintings, prints, drawings, maps and photographs of the period. Hardcover, 154 pages, Text with picture illustration.

First US printing. Written by Andrew Mollo, illustrated by Malcolm McGregor. Eighty full color pages of uniforms from the Allied and Axis countries. 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, full color and B&W. Cover price $6.95.

In 1933, a terrible evil descended upon the world and began a reign of terror through most of Europe. This magazine details the Nazi extremism and their tactics of genocide. WARNING: Contains graphic photos. 8" x 10.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

1st Printing - Omaha World-Herald presentation of Mike Parks History of Nebraska (county by county) in text and illustrations. 9-in. x 5 1/2-in. Softcover Spiralbound 116 Pages B&W

1st printing. Written by Aline Kominsky Crumb. Art by Aline Kominsky Crumb, and Robert Crumb. Cover by Aline Kominsky Crumb. Aline Kominsky-Crumb, one of the earliest female cartoonists, presents a collection of her own highly inventive and daring artwork from over four decades, along with unusual photographs and memorabilia. The road to becoming an underground- comics legend begins with Komisky-Crumb as a nice jewish girl from Long Island, carries her to Greenwich Village in the 1960's, and to California, land of hippy cartoonists, and on to a more or less sedate life with hubby(equally legendary R. Crumb) and daughter, Sophie. Her funny/sad tales show a woman bewildered by her place in society and determined to find her own way. These stories touch on every phase of her existence from childhood, to sexual obsessions, food, motherhood and, of course, her art. The book includes sharp vignettes of the Movers and Shakers - and the jerks - of the art and music worlds since the sixties! Hardcover, 386 pages, Text (with Color and B&W Illustrations) NOTE: Mature Readers Cover price $30.00.

Biographies of famous and influential African-Americans of history. This issue includes scientist George Washington Carver, freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, boxer Joe Louis and North Pole explorer Matthew Henson. Some material reprinted from Calling All Girls, Real Heroes and True Comics. 36 pages Cover price $0.10.

Comics biographies of famous and influential African-Americans, from the publishers of Parents Magazine. Toussaint Louverture leads Haiti to freedom; The 784th Tank Battalion distinguishes itself during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. Also featuring profiles of Booker T. Washington, Mabel K. Staupers, Jackie Robinson, Sadie T. M. Alexander, and Sugar Chile Robinson. A document of the early Civil Rights movement that also includes a PSA by the Urban League, using famous Americans like Marian Anderson and Frank Sinatra to present an anti-prejudice message. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output, with readings of the novels American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Children's books The Wolves in the Walls and Blueberry Girl and the online short story collection A Calendar of Tales are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with Sandman: Overture is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on Overture. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and Cover by Chip Kidd. From award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes a beautifully designed book containing the text of the graduation speech Gaiman delivered to The University of the Arts in May 2012. In a little more than 3,000 words, Gaiman discusses his career and the frustrating, inspiring, motivating, and joyful lessons he has learned, all the while encouraging the students to go forth, be creative, and Make Good Art. Elegantly designed by award-winning artist-designer Chip Kidd inside and out, Make Good Art is the perfect gift for anyone who is graduating, embarking on a new adventure, or simply looking for a little inspiration. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text only. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. "The Unconquerable Soul!" Written by Lewis Helfand. Art and cover by Sankha Banerjee. In 1948, justice and equality were outlawed in the country of South Africa. The people needed one voice to speak up when the world fell silent. They needed one leader to stand up when the world looked away. One man answered that call; one man who sacrificed his own future for the future of his people and transformed a nation. Nelson Mandela focuses on the man as a positive leader and the face of change in South Africa. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by The Nelson Mandela Foundation. Art by Umlando Wezithombe. The fantastic, heroic life of Nelson Mandela is brought to life in this landmark graphic work. His story, from his boyhood in a small South African village to his growing political activism with the ANC, his twenty-seven-year incarceration as prisoner 46664 on Robbens Island, his dramatic release, and his triumphant years as president of South Africa, is chronicled in this moving work of graphic biography. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

First Printing. In Neon Visions, Brannon Costello offers the first book-length critical evaluation of Chaykins work and confronts the blind spots in comics scholarship that consign this seminal artist to the margins. He argues that Chaykins contributions are often overlooked because his comics eschew any pretensions to serious literature. Instead, Chaykins work revels in the cliffhanger thrills of heroic-adventure genres and courts outrage with transgressive depictions of violence and sexuality. Examining Chaykins career from his early successes to compelling contemporary series such as City of Tomorrow, Dominic Fortune, and the controversial Black Kiss 2, Costello explores how this inventive body of work, through its evolving treatment of the theme of authenticity, incisively investigates popular cultures capacity to foster or constrain individual identity and political agency.

1st printing. Edited by Rob Thomas. This collection of essay on the show's first two seasons explores the noir roots of Veronica's blond locks, and the sharp writing and killer plot twists that have catapulted Veronica Mars to the top of smart viewers' must-watch list. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 214 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. Edited by Rob Thomas. This collection of essay on the show's first two seasons explores the noir roots of Veronica's blond locks, and the sharp writing and killer plot twists that have catapulted Veronica Mars to the top of smart viewers' must-watch list. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 214 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

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By Maya Phillips.

From the moment Maya Phillips saw the opening scroll of Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, her childhood changed forever. Her formative years were spent loving not just the Star Wars saga, but superhero cartoons, anime, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harry Potter, Tolkien, and Doctor Who - to name just a few.

As a critic at large at The New York Times, Phillips has written extensively on theater, poetry, and the latest blockbusters-with her love of some of the most popular and nerdy fandoms informing her career. Now, she analyzes the mark these beloved intellectual properties leave on young and adult minds, and what they teach us about race, gender expression, religion, and more-especially as fandom becomes more and more mainstream.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text.

Cover price $27.99.

1st printing.

By Chris Scullion. Foreword By Julian "Jaz" Rignall.

The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video game system. As well as covering all 714 officially licensed NES games, the book also includes more than 160 unlicensed games released during its lifespan, giving for the first time a definitive history of this important console's full library.

Written by a retro gaming expert with 30 years of gaming experience and a penchant for bad jokes, the NES Encyclopedia promises to be both informative and entertaining.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 270 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

By Chris Scullion. Foreword By Julian "Jaz" Rignall.

The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video game system. As well as covering all 714 officially licensed NES games, the book also includes more than 160 unlicensed games released during its lifespan, giving for the first time a definitive history of this important console's full library.

Written by a retro gaming expert with 30 years of gaming experience and a penchant for bad jokes, the NES Encyclopedia promises to be both informative and entertaining.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 270 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Mail Order Premium. Mini Postage Stamp Catalog "with comic book printed inside". Contains offers for themed stamp sets, plus a six page comic book titled "The True Story Behind the Stamp". Mini catalog was originally distributed inside a Nestle Stamp Club mail order kit with other items (not included here). 3 1/4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 24 pages, FC.

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Net Profit (1974) published by Ecomix is a non-profit book for Project Jonah: Save the Whales and Dolphins. It is a promotional giveaway regarding the needless killing of dolphins that become caught in tuna-nets. This was a serious problem until promotions like this one got to the public and brought these terrible events to light. Art by Michael J. Becker and others. Features various dolphin related tales including one written by a former tuna fisherman who became an activist. 32 pages, black and white interior, card-stock cover, 7-in. x 9.75-in. Cover price $1.00.

A Graphic Family Memoir of Trauma and Inheritance

1st printing. Story and art by Richter AriIn this debut graphic memoir, New York-based artist Ari Richter weaves together two haunting stories - his grand- and great-grandfathers' imprisonment in Dachau and Auschwitz, and his own awakening to the contemporary rise of authoritarianism and the continuing crisis of anti-Semitism - with delicacy, immediacy, and an attention to surreal detail. Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz is an act of self-discovery and there suscitation of historical memory. At its heart is the intersection of a genocidal political moment in 20th century history and the author's own family history. Told from the perspectives of four generations of the author's family, spanning pre-war Germany to post-Trump America, it is both a celebration of Jewish cultural resilience and a warning of democracy's fragility in the face of the seductive forces of authoritarianism. Part travelogue, part memoir, part historic retelling, author Ari Richter recreates his family's journey leading up to and extending beyond the Holocaust. Relying on extensive genealogical research and his family's archiving, Richter illustrates the lives of his grandparents while reflecting on the burden of a storyteller to carry on these legacies. It is a rare glimpse into the firsthand stories of both Holocaust survivors and their descendants, told as an intertwined tapestry of faith, grief, and ultimately, survival. Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz is an intimate reflection on coming to grips with the past. Harrowing and humorous in equal measure, this evocatively drawn graphic novel will be discussed for generations to come. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Written by Ben McCool. Art and Cover by Marioa Guevara. Alexander Nevsky is a central figure in Russian history, having lived during one of Russia's darkest periods--the invasion of the Teutonic Knights. Alexander Nevsky helped establish the Russian nation by defeating the Teutonic Knights, invaders from the last vestiges of the Holy Roman Empire, with an army comprised of ordinary citizens who were poorly-equipped soldiers but fought for their freedom. This ragtag band, against overwhelming odds, defeated the invaders in an epic battle on the frozen lake Peipus--a spectacular achievement that is still celebrated in Russia to this day. In 1938 the great Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein, much acclaimed for his masterful interpretation as seen in "Battleship Potemkin" (1925) and "Ivan the Terrible" (1944), brought the story of Alexander Nevsky to life on the silver screen in an innovative and brilliant way, by developing new film techniques that remain in use almost 100 years later by some of the greatest directors of our time. Now, following in the steps of Eisenstein, IDW is proud to present one of the most compelling historical graphic novels ever produced--one that is as relevant today as it was at any time in history! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By William Stout. Run through the alphabet from A is for Amargasaurus to Z is for Zuniceratops! William Stout captures the spirit of twenty-six new dinosaur discoveries in this highly visual, kid-friendly edition. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

Congressional hearing featuring testimony of author Edward Hunter. 6-in. x 9 1/4-in, 82 pages, black and white, all text.

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1st printing. By Rick Baker and Ken Miller. Foreword by Jackie Chan. Afterwords by Cynthia Rothrock and Vincent Lyn. Rick Baker and Ken Miller have curated a huge selection of reviews of kung fu and swordplay films, gangster flicks, crime dramas, action, horror, fantasy, erotic, and assorted Category III films. Extensively revised and expanded, THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HONG KONG MOVIES includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing, along with insights into the Hong Kong movie industry written by global superstar Jackie Chan and Hong Kong film stars Cynthia Rothrock, and Vincent Lyn. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 328 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1929. Cover by McCelland Barclay. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - January, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - February, 1930. Movie magazine from the classic, or golden-age, of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - March, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - April, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - May, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - July, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - August, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - September, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - October, 1930. Movie magazine from the classic, or golden-age, of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 5 - November, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - December, 1930. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - January, 1931. Movie magazine with features, fiction, and departments. 8.5" x 11.5", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 2 - February, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 3 - March, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 4 - April, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 5 - May, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 6 - June, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 4 #1 - July 1931. Movie magazine with news, reviews, gossip, etc. Cover by Rolf Armstrong. Article on Griffith's Birth of a Nation. A Grand Duke of Russia writes an article about his impressions of Hollywood. A fashion pictorial with Joan Crawford and Bebe Daniels. Full-page movie ads for Svengali starring John Barrymore, Robert Montgomery in Shipmates, RKO Studios ad with great art, Janet Gaynor in Daddy Long Legs. Full-page movie star portraits Charlie Chaplin, Jeanette MacDonald, Bebe Daniels, Claudette Colbert, Harold Lloyd, Tallulah Bankhead, Maurice Chevalier, Joan Crawford. 8 1/2-in. x 11 3/4-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 2 - August, 1931. Rolf Armstrong cover of Helen Twelvetrees. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. This issue with an article about Marion Davies and her lavish parties, Hoot Gibson and his Golden Gate Rodeo, and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Marian Marsh cover by Rolf Armstrong.

Vol. 4 #3 - Sept. 1931. Cover by Rolf Armstrong. Movie magazine with articles, gossip and news. Article on Greta Garbo, Mack Sennett, Carole Lombard, Walter Huston and more. 8.5" x 11.75", 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 4 - October, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 5 - November, 1931. Cinema fan magazine with a focus on the classic, or golden-age of all things Hollywood. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.