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

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1st printing.

By Michael Seth Starr.

In the early months of 1966, a handsome, hardworking thirty-five-year-old Canadian-born actor named William Shatner was cast as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, a science-fiction television series set to premiere that fall on NBC. Star Trek struggled for viewers and lasted only three seasons, but it found a huge, rabidly dedicated audience when it premiered in syndication following its cancellation, turning Shatner into a pop-culture icon and launching him on a career path he never could have imagined after graduating from McGill University.

As he approaches his ninetieth year, Shatner takes a comprehensive look at this singular performer, taking readers through William Shatner's remarkably bumpy career and the resilience Shatner has shown, time and again, in the face of overwhelming odds.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text.

Cover price $32.95.

1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd. Photography by Geoff Spear. Art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy and Jack Kirby.

SHAZAM made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. Before too long, a variety of merchandise was produced - secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes - and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand.

Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these collectibles are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World's Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was SHAZAM!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd. Photography by Geoff Spear. Art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy and Jack Kirby.

The World's Mightiest Mortal made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. It wasn't long before a variety of merchandise was licensed and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand. These collectibles now sell for outrageous prices on eBay and in comic book stores and conventions. Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these artifacts are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geo Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World's Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was the power of SHAZAM!

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 246 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Back when comic books were king, when they sold their most, the World's Mightiest Mortal reigned supreme. No one held a candle to him. This book celebrates the lost wonder of the character who dominated the greatest period of the comic book art form. Chip Kidd has created a tribute to my personal favorite super hero -- one that he has always deserved." - Alex Ross

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Sue Coe and Judith Brody. Art by Sue Coe. Sheep Of Fools describes the desperate and cruel economic phenomenon of "live transport" (sheep being transported across oceans to be slaughtered). Illustrated by Sue Coe's powerful images, her true 'yarn' harkens back to the beginning of the "Wool Mart", through which the British refined their Parliamentary system, its rules, and dispersal of power. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

June Allison photo cover. Movie magazine with stars' photos and stories for 1949. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 1, No. 6. 1955. Elizabeth Taylor on cover. Movie fan magazine with stars' photos and stories. 8.5" x 10.75". 98 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.30.

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Vol. 1, No. 8. 1957. Elizabeth Taylor on cover. Movie fan magazine with stars' photos and stories. 8.5" x 10.75". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

A series dedicated to the works of renown writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his seminal character - Sherlock Holmes. Includes interviews, articles and much more!

Softcover, 64 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $6.00.

A series dedicated to the works of renown writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his seminal character - Sherlock Holmes. Includes interviews, articles and much more!

Softcover, 64 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $6.00.

A series dedicated to the works of renown writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his seminal character - Sherlock Holmes. Includes an interview with Nicholas Meyer and articles about Holme's Wine, Watson's Women, Doyle's Songtress, and much more!

Softcover, 64 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $6.00.

Full color. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Shigeru Mizuki. Seventy years after his death, Adolf Hitler remains a mystery. With Shigeru Mizuki's Hitler, the manga-ka (Kitaro, NonNonba, Showa: A History of Japan) delves deep into the history books to create an absorbing and eloquent portrait of Hitler's life. Beginning with Hitler's time in Austria as a starving art student and ending with a Germany in ruins, Shigeru Mizuki retraces the path Hitler took in life, coolly examining his charismatic appeal and his calculated political maneuvering. In Mizuki's signature style, which populates incredibly realistic backgrounds with cartoony people, Japan's most famous living cartoonist has created an overview of Hitler's life as fascinating as it is informative. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 296 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shigeru Mizuki. Seventy years after his death, Adolf Hitler remains a mystery. With Shigeru Mizuki's Hitler, the manga-ka (Kitaro, NonNonba, Showa: A History of Japan) delves deep into the history books to create an absorbing and eloquent portrait of Hitler's life. Beginning with Hitler's time in Austria as a starving art student and ending with a Germany in ruins, Shigeru Mizuki retraces the path Hitler took in life, coolly examining his charismatic appeal and his calculated political maneuvering. In Mizuki's signature style, which populates incredibly realistic backgrounds with cartoony people, Japan's most famous living cartoonist has created an overview of Hitler's life as fascinating as it is informative. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 296 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Civil War. Cover price $3.50.

Charming softcover book shows what a day at work was like for Shirley Temple. 6.5" x 7.75", 16 pages, B&W

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1st printing. Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar - these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with their creators and asks about their childhood, their inspiration, their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more. Why do children love and need picture books so much? Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, ful;l color. Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.30

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Tom Martin. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation's history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union! tells the story of one of America's most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the United States with resolve, intelligence, and courage unlike that of any other president.

Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Kelly Tindall.

Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand - and measure - space and time. At first his ideas were ridiculed, but soon they were idolized. Prior to World War II, Einstein was a celebrated figure in Germany, but when the Nazi Party rose to power, he fled for his life and settled in the United States. His knowledge of physics helped the United States develop the atomic bomb and win the war.

Albert Einstein recounts the life of the world's most famous scientist, from his youth in Germany to his final years in the United States.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father! tells the story of one of the most ambitious and important figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy.

Full-color illustrations and an entertaining narrative make this graphical biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury accessible for readers of all ages.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley Jr. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill.

When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come.

In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the brash and daring aviator's life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight - and mysterious disappearance - Earhart's journey will entertain, captivate, and inspire readers of all ages.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Jeff Martin. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Jeff Martin.

Few stories are as moving as that of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who became known to the world only when her diary was published posthumously after the end of World War II.

Anne Frank: Witness to History! is the biography-in graphic novel format-of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and sent to concentration camps.

Full-color illustrations and historically accurate text make this biography an educational and inspiring read for those who enjoy history and graphic novels.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley Jr. Art by Kelly Tindall.

Long regarded as the greatest player in baseball history, George Herman "Babe" Ruth transformed the sport with his legendary power and personality.

Babe Ruth: Baseball's All-Time Best! tells the story of Ruth's life in graphic novel format, from his humble beginnings in Baltimore to superstardom with the New York Yankees. Never one to keep quiet, Babe Ruth was a player whose outsized swing and character made him a star both on and off the field.

Baseball fans of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall, Jeff Martin and Chris Peterson. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today.

From his birth in Boston in 1706 to his days as a printer, inventor, and politician, Benjamin Franklin: Inventor of the Nation! tells the story of "the First American" in an accessible graphic novel format. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat for the newly founded United States toward the end of the 18th century.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Cassie Anderson. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Cassie Anderson.

After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor, Frida Kahlo turned to painting as a form of therapy. Over the next few years, she developed an introspective and surrealist style that soon became a sensation in the art world. By incorporating aspects of Mexican folk art with deeply personal themes, Kahlo's paintings revolutionized not only Mexican art but the very essence of what art could be.

Frida Kahlo: Revolutionary Painter! is a biography of this groundbreaking artist.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Cassie Anderson. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Cassie Anderson.

After being named president of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi was instrumental in gaining India's independence from Great Britain by using nonviolent resistance - and in the process he inspired generations of civil rights leaders with his example.

Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! recounts this humble leader's story, from his youth in western India through his years as a lawyer and political activist who practiced kindness and empathy toward everyone.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Kelly Tindall.

Known as the "Father of Our Country," George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know.

George Washington: Soldier and Statesman! tells the story of the United States' first president. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Izeek Esidene.

Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! tells the inspiring story of a woman who not only escaped from slavery in 1849 but also risked her life to return to the American South in order to free others from bondage. This biography, told in graphic novel format, presents Tubman's life in detail: her childhood on a Maryland plantation, her work with the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to freedom, and her years as a champion of women's rights.

With colorful illustrations and historically accurate text, this entertaining account of Tubman's life will inspire a new generation with the true story of one of America's greatest national heroes.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! tells the inspiring story of a woman who not only escaped from slavery in 1849 but also risked her life to return to the American South in order to free others from bondage. This biography, told in graphic novel format, presents Tubman's life in detail: her childhood on a Maryland plantation, her work with the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to freedom, and her years as a champion of women's rights.

With colorful illustrations and historically accurate text, this entertaining account of Tubman's life will inspire a new generation with the true story of one of America's greatest national heroes.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Catlin Like. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Catlin Like.

Helen Keller: Inspiration to Everyone! tells the true story of one of history's most courageous and determined individuals.

After becoming deaf and blind when she was 19 months old, Helen endured a childhood of frustration and confusion before being introduced to Anne Sullivan, who helped Helen develop language and communication skills. From there, Helen became a prolific author, public speaker, and social and political activist who traveled the world as a champion for many causes.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley Jr. Art by YouNeek Studios.

This graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. With full-color illustrations and a historically accurate narrative, Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! will inform and entertain readers of all ages.

From his childhood in Atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator who refused to back down in the face of adversity, King's life story serves as an ongoing source of inspiration.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Andy Duggan. Cover by Derrick DeVoe.

The life story of Muhammad Ali - boxing champion, humanitarian, civil rights activist, and philanthropist - in graphic novel format.

Considered to be one of the greatest boxers in history, Muhammad Ali went from a rough childhood in Kentucky to an Olympic gold medalist and world heavyweight boxing champion. Known for his outlandish verbal sparring with opponents, Ali was also a civil rights activist, humanitarian, and philanthropist, who spent much of his post-boxing career helping others despite being affected by Parkinson's disease.

This entertaining account of Ali's life will inspire a new generation of readers.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Andy Duggan. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Andy Duggan.

Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon! is a biography of the astronaut who became the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. From earning a pilot's certificate at age 16 to being a test pilot for supersonic jets, Armstrong spent most of the early part of his life perfecting the skills he would need for the historic Moon landing.

Calm and collected under pressure, he was an ideal candidate for NASA's astronaut program, and is remembered for his famous words, spoken after he set foot on the Moon: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Cassie Anderson. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Cassie Anderson.

What did 33 men in the 1800s need to find their way through the wilderness on a trip across America? They needed a woman - and they found one in Sacagawea, the Native American teenage mother who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition survive. She and her baby braved floods, hunger, storms, and snakes to help the expedition that opened the West.

Sacagawea: Courageous Trailblazer! tells the life story of this amazing pioneer who endured hardship in her youth but nevertheless became a fearless leader and a role model for generations to come.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Susan B. Anthony: Champion for Voting Rights! is a biography of the woman who was at the forefront of the women's suffrage movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Along with other social reformers such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Frederick Douglass, Anthony not only paved the way for women seeking the right to vote but also spoke out against the institution of slavery, at great personal risk.

Full-color illustrations and historically accurate text make this biography an entertaining, educational, and inspiring read.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene, Kelly Tindall, and YouNeek Studios. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Readers will be inspired by biographies of Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King Jr., in a graphic novel format. These three courageous individuals blazed trails that continue to captivate us today. Each of the graphic biographies in this set features full-color artwork in a comic book format, plus historically accurate narratives of each subject's life and accomplishments.

Set Includes: Show Me History! Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky HC (2019 Portable Press), Show Me History! Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality HC (2019 Portable Press).

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $38.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindalll, Jeff Martin, Tom Martin, and Chris Peterson. Cover by Ian Churchill.

Dive into these entertaining and educational biographies of three of America's greatest leaders-Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln-in graphic novel format. Explore the "story" in "history" in this collection of three graphic biographies about the lives of some of the most important leaders the United States has ever known. Each full-color illustrated biography is packed with historic details and useful facts about the subject, told in an entertaining style that will keep readers turning the pages till the end.

Set Includes: Show Me History! Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father HC (2019 Portable Press), Show Me History! Benjamin Franklin: Inventor of the Nation HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union HC (2019 Portable Press).

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $38.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Mark Shulman Art by Kelly Tindall, Andy Duggan Mark Shulman, and Otis Frampton. Cover by Ian Churchill and Derrick DeVoe.

Presented in graphic novel format, the stories of these three famous performers-Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, and Walt Disney-are entertaining as well as educational. These famous performers have wowed generations of fans with their accomplishments, and their legacies continue to inspire us today. Each of the three graphic biographies in this collection includes a historically accurate narrative about the subject's life, with full-color art presented in a comic book format.

Set Includes: Show Me History! Babe Ruth: Baseball's All Time Best HC (2020 Portable Press), Show Me History! Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Walt Disney: The Magical Innovator HC (2020 Portable Press).

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $38.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Otis Frampton. Cover by Ian Churchill.

From his early upbringing in the Midwest to finding success in Hollywood, Walt Disney: The Magical Innovator! tells the story of the man who transformed the film and entertainment industry with animated characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Snow White.

In this full-color illustrated biography presented in graphic novel format, key moments in Walt Disney's career are brought to life, including his first forays into illustration as a teenager, his bold decision to produce the world's first full-length animated film, and his vision of Disneyland.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Pocket sized magazine. Cover price $0.10.