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

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The Story of The Little Bighorn. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by David J. Catrow III. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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The Story of The San Francisco Earthquake. Written by R. Conrad Stein and illustrated by Nathan Greene. 8" x 9.75", 32 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Edited by Lenny Rifas. Cover by Greg Irons. Stories and art by R. Diggs, Peter Poplaski, Trina Robbins, Guy Colwell, Sharon Rudhal, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Peter Loft, Larry Rippee, Jay Kinney and Dennis Kitchen. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

2nd printing. Edited by Lenny Rifas. Cover by Greg Irons. Stories and art by R. Diggs, Peter Poplaski, Trina Robbins, Guy Colwell, Sharon Rudhal, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Peter Loft, Larry Rippee, Jay Kinney and Dennis Kitchen. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

3rd printing. Edited by Lenny Rifas. Cover by Greg Irons. Stories and art by R. Diggs, Peter Poplaski, Trina Robbins, Guy Colwell, Sharon Rudhal, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Peter Loft, Larry Rippee, Jay Kinney and Dennis Kitchen. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Edited by Lenny Rifas. Cover by Peter Poplaski. Stories and art by Harry Driggs (R. Diggs), Peter Poplaski, Sam B. Whitehead, Trina Robbins, Sharon Kahn Rudahl, Larry Todd, Jay Kinney, Larry R. Gonick, Kim Deitch, Peter Loft, Larry Rippee, Greg Irons, and Dennis Kitchen. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

1st printing.

Text and Art by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy.

Welcome to Corpse Talk, the talk show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen magnificent monarchs throughout history. Have you heard of Moctezuma, the last ruler of the Aztecs? Or wondered why Queen Victoria was not amused? This graphic novel answers all of your questions about the lives of these infamous leaders, from the struggles they overcame for their countries to their personal challenges.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Art by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy.

Hear the stories of incredible scientists - from their corpses! - in this hilarious children's graphic novel. Discover the incredible stories of scientists throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel for kids aged 9 to 12 that brings the dead famous to life.

Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen groundbreaking scientists throughout history. Discover what happened to Galileo when he suggested that the Earth goes round the Sun, and why Archimedes jumped out of his bath and ran naked through the streets shouting "Eureka!"

This graphic novel answers all your questions about the lives of famous scientists from history, and introduces you to some you may not have heard of, such as brilliant dinosaur expert Mary Anning.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Art by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy.

Hear the stories of incredible scientists - from their corpses! - in this hilarious children's graphic novel. Discover the incredible stories of scientists throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel for kids aged 9 to 12 that brings the dead famous to life.

Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen groundbreaking scientists throughout history. Discover what happened to Galileo when he suggested that the Earth goes round the Sun, and why Archimedes jumped out of his bath and ran naked through the streets shouting "Eureka!"

This graphic novel answers all your questions about the lives of famous scientists from history, and introduces you to some you may not have heard of, such as brilliant dinosaur expert Mary Anning.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Art by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy.

Discover the incredible stories of women throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel that brings the dead famous to life.

Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen groundbreaking women throughout history. Have you ever heard of Khutulun, the wrestling princess from Mongolia? Wondered about Jane Austen's love life? Or asked how Harriet Tubman managed to escape from slavery and help so many others do the same?

This graphic novel answers all of your questions about the lives of these significant historical figures, from their amazing achievements to their personal lives.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Art by Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy.

Discover the incredible stories of women throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel that brings the dead famous to life.

Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen groundbreaking women throughout history. Have you ever heard of Khutulun, the wrestling princess from Mongolia? Wondered about Jane Austen's love life? Or asked how Harriet Tubman managed to escape from slavery and help so many others do the same?

This graphic novel answers all of your questions about the lives of these significant historical figures, from their amazing achievements to their personal lives.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Fine $3.00

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Cover by Mitch Waxman. Story by Brent Truax. Art by Mitch Waxman. Caliber expands into nonfiction comics with this historical drama. The Aztecs rule a thriving civilization in South America until the arrival of Hernan Cortez of Spain. Includes maps and biographical data on the story. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Mitch Waxman. Story by Brent Truax. Art by Mitch Waxman. Caliber expands into nonfiction comics with this historical drama. With the aid of disease, a coincidental prophecy and firearms, Cortez and the Spanish forces overthrow an empire that has endured for generations. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Cortez and the Fall of the Aztecs (1993 Caliber) #1-2. Written by Brent Truax. Art by Russell Braun. Cover by Mitch Waxman. Called by the Los Angeles Reader the finest example of graphic story telling they've seen. This is the saga of one man thirsting to conquer an empire against a ruler who tried to appease both his subjects and his gods. Cortez's arrival had been foretold by the superstitious Aztecs, but by the time they had discovered he in fact, was not the true God, it was too late. For Cortez had on his side, the belief in the three things at the time that mattered most in life - the King, God, and Gold. Softcover, 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Cover by Bill Skurski. Back cover by Luke Ryan. Includes articles, short stories, photos, and illustrations. This Issue: UFO contacts Jimmy Carter! Millions living in space by 1991! Ancient astronaut unmasked! UFO origins! And more! The inside of the covers features a photo of Mars! 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

"The first magazine about the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence," includes "Trouble in Aquila" by Arthur C. Clarke. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 pages on good quality white paper. Cover price $2.50.

Distributed by the US Department of Agriculture.

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1929. A brief history of San Diego. 5" x 7.75", 42 pages, B&W.

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Story and art by Wayne Vansant. The 26th North Carolina at Gettysburg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st printing.

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art and cover byDalibor Talajic.

An illustrated feature chronicling ten personal accounts of life and death from the frontlines of COVID-19.

These true stories from journalist Ethan Sacks (Old Man Hawkeye) are brought to vivid life by Dalibor Talajic (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Hotell).

Originally distributed online by NBC News, these tales of hope amidst devastation are now available in print for the first time, fully colored, with behind-the scenes features. From a man stuck in Wuhan during the initial days of the outbreak to an ICU nurse in the thick of one of the busiest hospitals in the country to an Italian opera singer who goes viral while trying to bring hope to his devastated neighborhood, this series takes you where news cameras couldn't go.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Edited by Kendra Boileau and Rich Johnson.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. Amid the uncertainty, writers and artists from around the world continued to create comics, commenting directly on how individuals, societies, governments, and markets reacted to the worldwide crisis.

COVID Chronicles: A Comics Anthology collects more than forty such short comics from a diverse set of creators. In narrative styles ranging from realistic to fantastic, they tell stories about adjusting to working from home, homeschooling their kids, missing birthdays and weddings, and being afraid just to leave the house. These comics express the anger, anxiety, fear, and bewilderment we feel in the era of COVID-19. Above all, they highlight the power of art and community to help us make sense of a world in crisis, reminding us that we are truly all in this together.

Softcover, 272 pages, PC/PB&W.

Featuriong Stories and Art by Gene Ambaum, Julio Anta , Ned Barnett, Ken Best, Armond Boudreaux, Eiri Brown, Thi Bui, Maureen Burdock, Roland Burkart, Pavith C, Brian Canini, Jason Chatfield, Lili Chin, Gerry Chow, MK Czerwiec, Zack Davisson, Joe Decie, Deloupy, Ignacio Di Meglio, Katy Doughty, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, Sarah Firth, Eduardo Garcia, Mike Garcia, Hatiye Garip, Simon Gentry, Aaron Guzman, Rivi Handler-Spitz, Justin Hansen, Kurt Hathaway, Mark Heinrichs, Natascha Hoffmeyer, Laura Holzman, John Jennings, Kang Jing, Quincy Scott Jones, Scott Jones, Jazmine Joyner, Rob Kirby, Rob Kraneveldt , Jesse Lambert, Kelly Latham, Janet K. Lee, Ajuan Mance, Luis Manriquez, Lee Marrs, Seth Martel, Tom K. Mason, Sean Seamus McWhinny, Ben Mitchell, Terry Moore, Eli Neugeboren, Tim Ogline, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Willow Payne, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos , S. I. Rosenbaum, Jacoby Salcedo, Kay Sohini, Arigon Starr, Emily Steinberg, Jay Stephens, Sage Stossel, Chris Summers, Tamara, Brenna Thummler, Seth Tobocman, Shelley Wall, Ian Williams, Richard You Wu, Zen, and Annie Zhu.

Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is an outrageously rollicking account of the life and career of Roger Corman, one of the most prolific and successful independent producers, directors, and writers of all time. As told by Corman himself and graduates of "The Corman Film School," including Peter Bogdanovich, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, this comprehensive oral history takes readers behind the scenes of more than six decades of American cinema. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

By Hideo Kojima.

Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games.

Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima's enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned.

This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.

Hardcover, 256 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $22.99.

Regular Cover

1st printing.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Raulo Caceres.

A highly trained but under-equipped army invades another country due to that country's perceived threat to home security. The army conducts shock-and-awe raids designed to terrify the populace. This army is soon driven to ground, and vastly outnumbered. The English army has to stand and fight, in Crecy, France. On 26 August 1346, modern warfare changed forever. This is the story of England's greatest battle.

Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Regular Cover

2nd and later printings.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Raulo Caceres.

A highly trained but under-equipped army invades another country due to that country's perceived threat to home security. The army conducts shock-and-awe raids designed to terrify the populace. This army is soon driven to ground, and vastly outnumbered. The English army has to stand and fight, in Crecy, France. On 26 August 1346, modern warfare changed forever. This is the story of England's greatest battle.

Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $6.99.

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Limited Edition Wraparound Cover

1st printing.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Raulo Caceres.

This limited edition of Warren Ellis' historical epic, Crecy, features an exclusive cover that was previously only available at the San Diego Comicon and features the stunningly detailed art of Raulo Caceres.

Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $6.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Peter Bagge.

Peter Bagge returns with a biography of another fascinating twentieth-century trailblazer: the writer, feminist, war correspondent, and libertarian Rose Wilder Lane. Credo is a fast-paced, charming, informative look at a founder of the American libertarian movement and a champion of her mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder, in bringing the classic Little House on the Prairie series to the American public. Bagge's portrait of Lane is heartfelt and affectionate, probing into the personal roots of her rugged individualism.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 108 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by by Tadd Galusha.

When a Tyrannosaurus Rex is separated from its family unit, it embarks on a harrowing journey to reunite with them before the raw, real dangers of the Cretaceous Era separate them for good. This heart-wrenching story takes to the skies and dives into the sea-and explores everywhere in between-in this research-based, fictional account written and illustrated by Tadd Galusha (TMNT/Ghostbusters 2).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Reprint Edition. 1976. Subtitled: "The FBI, Scotland Yard, Interpol - the Story of Criminal Detection". Edited by Angus Hall. From the publisher's description: "Vital evidence can be deduced from a bloodstain or a fingerprint, a scrap of paper, the chips of paint from a car, or gloom from sophisticated electronic equipment like voice machines and lie detectors. These are some of the methods of crime busting used by the greatest organizations of the world." Hardcover, lacking dustjacket. Heavily illustrated with B&W photos. 8.75" x 11".

By Ernest Riebe. "Dedicated to the Interests of the International Proletariat." Cartoons accompanied by text, humorously detailing the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, the plight of the Proletariat and the hypocrisy, corruption, and atrocities of the aristocracy. Also included is the 1918 Bolshevik Constitution of Soviet Russia. Allied Printing, Chicago, June 1919. B&W, 5" x 6-1/2", softcover.

1st printing.

Edited by Thomas Giddens.

In this edited collection, scholars from a variety of disciplines examine comics by addressing materiality and form as well as the wider economic and political contexts of comics' creation and reception. Through this lens, influenced by poststructuralist theories, contributors explore and elaborate other possibilities for working with comics as a critical resource, consolidating the emergence of these alternative modes of engagement in a single text.

This opens comics studies to a wider array of resources, perspectives, and modes of engagement. Featuring contributions by Christopher Pizzino, Lisa DeTora, Yasemin J. Erden, Timothy D. Peters, Lydia Wysocki, Maggie Gray, Paul Fisher Davies, Nicola Streeten, Vladislav Maksimov, Peter Goodrich, Matthew J.A. Green, Adam Gearey and Thomas Giddens.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 332 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Printed in 1872 by Augustus Hoppin. Published by the James R. Osgood & Company. B&W, 60 pages 16" X 10-1/2".

Printed in 1872 by Augustus Hoppin. Published by Houghton, Osgood & Co., Boston.

1st printing. By Bridget Baiss. In the thirty years since its release, THE CROW has become the ultimate cult movie, with a dedicated worldwide following, three sequels, and a persistent fascination owing to the tragedy that came to define its legacy, in which star Brandon Lee was killed in a strange on-set accident during the last days of filming. In this fully revised and updated edition, author Bridget Baiss tells the full story of THE CROW, from the initial adaptation of James O'Barr's graphic novel, through its production and Lee's death, to its triumphant release, enduring appeal, and impact on on-set firearms safety. This is a fascinating and revealing look at the troubled making of a modern classic. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color photos). Cover price $27.95.

1st printing.

Written by Pablo Fajardo and Sophie Tardy-Joubert. Art and cover by Damien Roudeau. Introduction by Fabrice Nicolino.

Oil waste was everywhere - on the roads, in the rivers where they fished, and in the water that they used for bathing, cooking, and washing. Children became sick and died, cases of stomach cancer skyrocketed, and women miscarried or gave birth to children with congenital disorders. The American oil company Texaco extracted crude out of the ground in Amazonian Ecuador - and left behind millions of gallons of spilled oil and more than eighteen million gallons of toxic waste.

Ecuadorian lawyer and activist Pablo Fajardo gives his first-hand account of Texaco's involvement in the Amazon, as well as the ensuing legal battles between the oil company, the Ecuadorian government, and the region's inhabitants.

Crude brings to light one of the least well-known but most important cases of environmental and racial injustice of our time.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By Peter M. Bracke. Foreword by series creator Sean S. Cunningham.

In their own words, over two hundred alumni of the Friday the 13th series recall 25-years of uncensored behind-the-scenes stories! Fully illustrated with over 500 never-before-seen photos, rare documents and production materials, this is the ultimate memoir of the most successful horror franchise in the history of motion pictures!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Peter M. Bracke. Foreword by series creator Sean S. Cunningham.

In their own words, over two hundred alumni of the Friday the 13th series recall 25-years of uncensored behind-the-scenes stories! Fully illustrated with over 500 never-before-seen photos, rare documents and production materials, this is the ultimate memoir of the most successful horror franchise in the history of motion pictures!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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By Madison Clell. The 2000 Ignatz Award-nominee for "Best Series" and "Best Single Issue" comes blasting back with a special issue #12 bonus! 48 pages at no extra cost -- the first section continues the true stories of living with multiple personality disorder, when an alter dramatically reveals her identity to the author's perplexed boyfriend, and caps off with a searing glimpse at a sordid past. Then, 16 of the best pages from previous Cuckoo issues, including the 2000 Ignatz "Best Single Issue" nominated material from issue #10! Each issue of Cuckoo can stand alone, and readers do not need to have read earlier issues to follow the series! 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

1st printing.

By Danny Peary.

Another in-depth look at fifty more cult classics including Mommie Dearest, Barbarella, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Basket Case, Night of the Demon, The Bride of Frankenstein, A Clockwork Orange, Dark Star, Taxi Driver, Godzilla, King of the Monsters, Vanishing Point, The Wicker Man, Last Tango in Paris, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 182 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

By Danny Peary.

An in-depth look at one hundred cult classics of cinema and an exploration in why they are so special.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W.

Cover price $13.95.

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July , 1917. World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. 7" x 9.5", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. 7" x 9.5", 200 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. 7" x 9.5", 230 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. Cover price $0.25.

World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. Cover price $0.25.

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World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. Cover price $0.25.

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World affairs magazine published by the New York Times. Cover price $0.25.