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

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Written by Schnakenberg with art by Nora Tapp. Cover by Robert A. Herrera. Color/B&W, 48 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by Marwan Kahil. Art and cover by Ariel Vittori.

One of the greatest artists of all time, as well as a genius inventor, Da Vinci was arrestingly tall and handsome. This comics biography shows the process of his work and his inventions, his persecution as a gay man, and how the changing politics of his country and ebbs and flows of those in power affected him and his career.

A turbulent story on an exceptional man. Complemented with back matter on his chronology, list of his oeuvres, and more.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Includes Poster - 1st printing. Written by Dan Danko. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. Painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who was well ahead of his time and the best example of the Renaissance man. This is the story of one of the greatest painters of all time, and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Poster - 1st printing. Written by Dan Danko. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. Painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who was well ahead of his time and the best example of the Renaissance man. This is the story of one of the greatest painters of all time, and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Story and art by Carmine Di Giandomenico and Francesco Colafella.

Acclaimed creator CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO (The Flash, Daredevil: Battlin' Jack Murdock) and rising star FRANCESCO COLAFELA present the true story of LEONE, an Italian man who immigrated to the U.S. to find fortune, freedom, and jazz and left it again to save lives. From the stage of his last concert in New York City, through the sound of his trumpet, Leone recounts his past and his future in an emotional, nonlinear memoir made of music and memories.

Step into the shoes of an American immigrant in this timely tale about spreading love and strength wherever you go and never forgetting where you came from.

REGISTER PITCH: A true story-in the tradition of such American immigrant narratives as American Born Chinese and The Best We Could Do - that's infused with jazz music culture.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. By Les Paul and Michael Cochran. Introduction by Sir Paul McCartney. At thirteen, he took the tone arm from his father's phonograph, jammed the heavy needle into the top of his five-dollar guitar, and filled it with Plaster of Paris to quell feedback. The guitar didn't survive, but his idea worked, essentially creating the first solid body electric guitar. Les Paul went on to alter countless guitars in his quest to create the perfect sound, making one breakthrough after another along the way. Non-stop experiments in his homemade recording studio led to the invention of sound-on-sound, multi-track recording, echo and a host of other discoveries that revolutionized the recording industry, while he and wife Mary Ford dominated early 1950s pop charts with a continual string of hits. Taken together, the enduring influence of his unique contributions to recording technology, instrument design and American popular music are unsurpassed. He truly is the man who changed the music, and now, Les Paul tells the whole story as only he could, in his own words. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. By M. Martin McCarey-Laird. The story of the greatest writer of the Pulp Era... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 106 pages, text only. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Miriam Katin. The world of Holocaust survivor and mother is turned upside down by the news that her adult son is moving to Berlin, a city Katin has villainized for the past forty years. As she struggles to accept her son's decision, she visits the city twice, first to see her son and then to attend a Museum gala featuring her own artwork. What she witnesses firsthand is a city coming to terms with its traumatic past, much as Katin herself is. Letting It Go is a deft and careful balance: wry, self-deprecating anecdotes counterpoint a serious account of the myriad ways trauma inflects daily existence, both for survivors and for their families! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Nick Bertozzi. In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on one of the greatest adventures this nation has ever known. Their mission was to follow the Missouri river from Pittsburgh all the way west to the Pacific Ocean. Appointed and funded by President Jefferson himself, well-staffed, lavishly equipped, and led by a cadre of experts (including the famous Sacajawea), the expedition was considered a success almost before it had begun. There was only one problem: Everything. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Written by Carl Benn and Daniel Marston. Foreword by Fred Anderson. At the beginning of the 18th century, America was a colonized land with European countries squabbling over its many natural resources. In 1754, the French-Indian War broke out as a decisive battle between the French and British for control of North America. Britain's victory led to greater governmental involvement in the American colonies that developed into rebellion in 1775. Following the American Revolution, the USA and Britain shared an uneasy peace that erupted in war again in 1812; the ensuing conflict tore through the American frontier. This book examines the wars in North America from the French-Indian War until the end of the War of 1812, which brought lasting peace between Britain and the United States. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $24.95.

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Based on the Novel by Antonio Iturbe. Adapted by Salva Rubio. Art and cover by Efa.

A graphic novel adaptation of The Librarian of Auschwitz, inspired by the true story of Holocaust survivor Dita Kraus. This graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.

Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.

Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Based on the Novel by Antonio Iturbe. Adapted by Salva Rubio. Art and cover by Efa.

A graphic novel adaptation of The Librarian of Auschwitz, inspired by the true story of Holocaust survivor Dita Kraus. This graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.

Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.

Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. Written by Lita Sorensen. Called "the godfather of the modern comic," Bryan Talbot was influential in the success of the British comics scene and was an important member of the "British Invasion" onto the U.S. scene. His artistic contributions to the works of other, as well as his own works, have had a great impact on comic fans and mainstream audiences alike. His masterpiece, One Bad Rat, which tackles the sensitive subject of child abuse, has been widely praised and has been used as a learning tool in abuse centers. (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 Cover price $23.95.

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1st printing. Written by Aaron Rosenberg. Colleen Doran is one of the most successful women in the comics industry today. As such, she has struggled with publishers and publishing rights for her works in this male-dominated industry. Starting very early drawing her own comic, Doran has also contributed art to major comics as well, including Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic. This fascinating biography imparts the lessons she's learned from self-publishing, and tells her inspirational story, reminding young readers that we should never let anything stand in the way of our dreams. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC Cover price $23.95.

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1st printing. Written by Monica Marshall. As the son of World War II era parents, journalist Joe Sacco was heavily affected by the plight of people around the world forced from their homes while under foreign occupation. His Palestine series of comic books won the National Book Award in 1996, and his Safe-Area Gorazde and The Fixer have earned him a unique place in the world of comics and graphic novels. This book is an intriguing look at a popular writer. It includes numerous examples of his color and black and white illustrations, along with the detailed captions highlighting his techniques and themes. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC Cover price $23.95.

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1st printing. Written by Steven P. Olson. This book focuses on the life and work of one of today's most exciting science fiction/fantasy writers. Discouraged by a school counselor who thought him more suited to accounting, Gaiman's career, as a revolutionary graphic novelist almost didn't happen. Fortunately for his fans, he got back into writing and authored the popular and important Sandman series. This book discusses the series in detail, and includes beautifully reproduced color panels that illustrate the text. Young adult readers will want to devour every word in this fascinating look at an enormously popular writer. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC Cover price $23.95.

1st printing. Written by Robert Greenberger. Widely considered the father of the graphic novel, Will Eisner is recognized as a comic genius by those familiar with his work. Even now, well into his 80s, Eisner continues to inspire young people with his pioneering graphic style. The author of this engaging book, a former Editor-in-Chief at Marvel and DC comics, traces Eisner's life from his earliest days as an illustrator to the height of his career as the creator of The Spirit. Young readers will find the inspiration for his characters, abundant color illustrations of Eisner's work, and extensive captions that reveal some of the artist's methods and motivations. Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $23.95.

Issue 30. May 1980. Edgar Rice Burroughs tribute issue. Includes: "Edgar Rice Burroughs: King of Dreams" by George T. McWhorter. The William F. Ekstrom Library at the University of Louisville houses the worlds largest institutional collection of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. This issue showcases some of the items held by the university. 5.5" x 8.5". 36 pages. Text accompanied by B&W and color illustrations.

1st printing. By Brian Lake. A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop. Books have the power to enrich the soul, to enliven the senses, to expand our horizons... and others are simply mad. This wonderful celebration of the oddest books ever published is a treat for all bibliophiles, booksellers and fans of the bizarre. It is an exploration of the most eccentric titles and covers from our past, that have inexplicably fallen out of print but should never be forgotten. Gems include: Scouts in Bondage; Frog Raising for Pleasure and Profit; Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented; and Drummer Dick's Discharge. Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

1st printing. Based on the Story by James W Loewen. Adapted by Nate Powell. Since its first publication in the 1990s, LIES MY TEACHER TOLD ME has become one of the most important and successful-and beloved-history books of our time. Nate Powell-the first cartoonist ever to win a National Book Award-has adapted Loewen's classic work into a graphic edition that perfectly captures both Loewen's text and the irreverent spirit of his work. Eye-popping illustrations bring to life the true history chronicled in Lies My Teacher Told Me, and ample text boxes and callouts ensure nothing is lost in translation. The book is perfect for those making their first foray past the shroud of history textbooks, and it will also be beloved by those who had their worldviews changed by the original. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.99.

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1st printing.

By Gle Cadigan. Art and cover by Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Alex Ross.

From the letters pages of Silver Age comics to his 2021 induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, the career of Dave Cockrum started at the bottom and then rose to the top of the comic book industry.

Beginning with his childhood obsession with comics and continuing through his years in the Navy, The Life and Art of Dave Cockrum follows the rising star from fandom (where he was one of the "Big Three" fanzine artists) to pro-dom, where he helped revive two struggling comic book franchises: the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men. A prolific costume designer and character creator, his redesigns of the Legion and his introduction of X-Men characters Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird (plus his design of Wolverine's alter ego, Logan) laid the foundation for both titles to become best-sellers. His later work on his own property, The Futurians, as well as childhood favorite Blackhawk and T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents, plus his five years on Soulsearchers and Company, cemented his position as an industry giant.

Featuring artwork from fanzines, unused character designs, and other rare material, this is THE comprehensive biography of the legendary comic book artist, whose influence is still felt on the industry today! Written by Glen Cadigan (The Legion Companion, The Titans Companion Volumes 1 and 2, Best of the Legion Outpost) with an introduction by Alex Ross.

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

NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

Cover price $36.95.

1st printing.

By Gle Cadigan. Art and cover by Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Alex Ross.

From the letters pages of Silver Age comics to his 2021 induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, the career of Dave Cockrum started at the bottom and then rose to the top of the comic book industry.

Beginning with his childhood obsession with comics and continuing through his years in the Navy, The Life and Art of Dave Cockrum follows the rising star from fandom (where he was one of the "Big Three" fanzine artists) to pro-dom, where he helped revive two struggling comic book franchises: the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men. A prolific costume designer and character creator, his redesigns of the Legion and his introduction of X-Men characters Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird (plus his design of Wolverine's alter ego, Logan) laid the foundation for both titles to become best-sellers. His later work on his own property, The Futurians, as well as childhood favorite Blackhawk and T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents, plus his five years on Soulsearchers and Company, cemented his position as an industry giant.

Featuring artwork from fanzines, unused character designs, and other rare material, this is THE comprehensive biography of the legendary comic book artist, whose influence is still felt on the industry today! Written by Glen Cadigan (The Legion Companion, The Titans Companion Volumes 1 and 2, Best of the Legion Outpost) with an introduction by Alex Ross.

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

Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. The Life and Art of Murphy Anderson is a lavishly illustrated autobiographical memoir of the man whose style defined the DC look for a generation of fans! For the first time, comics historian R.C. Harvey has compiled an exhaustive look at the varied career of this cartooning legend, best known for his ground-breaking work at DC Comics in the 1960s on such characters as Superman, Hawkman, Adam Strange, the Atomic Knights, and others! Murphy's recollections are peppered with comments and insights about the state of the art and behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes about other artists he encountered, and illustrated with a generous sampling of work from every phase of his career, particularly at Fiction House, Ziff-Davis, and DC Comics, all direct from his personal archives. It's the ultimate look at the career of one of comics' top talents! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

1st Printing - A big, beautiful book about a big, beautiful person, Elvis Presley... a legend in his own time! Follow the King's early years and his career as he becomes a fantastic success. Learn about his torrid love life, his final years and the tragic funeral. This book is packed with hundreds of photos, including over 30 in glowing full color, plus still portraits from every film he made. Also included is a complete listing of all the golden records Elvis cut and a sampling of testimonials made by fellow stars after his death. A must have for any fan of "The King". Hardcover, 8" x 11", 120 pages, mostly B&W with some color photos.

1st printing. By Buck Rainey. Working with Buck Jones' widow and family, Rainey has gathered the most complete biography of Buck Jones and to top it off he has put together a section on the Buck Jones sound films like the popular " Films of" series --- The author has been collecting photos of Jones for years --- Add to the photos on loan from the Jones' family and each volume of this 2-Volume work has lots of photo spread though the text and a special photo scrapbook section. Buck Jones (born as Charles Gebhart, December 4, 1889, Vincennes, Indiana - died November 30, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts) was an American motion picture star of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, best known for his work starring in many popular western movies --- In his early film appearances, he was billed as Charles Jones --- He had more than 160 film credits to his name, in a career that began in 1918. In the 1940s, Jones played Marshall Buck Roberts in a series of movies --- Buck Jones was one of the 492 victims of the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, Massachusetts, dying two days after the November 28 blaze --- For years, legend held that Jones' fatal injuries were the result of his going back into the burning building to save victims, but it is now known that he was trapped in the fire --- Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1973. Softcover, 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. By Buck Rainey. Working with Buck Jones' widow and family, Rainey has gathered the most complete biography of Buck Jones and to top it off he has put together a section on the Buck Jones sound films like the popular " Films of" series --- The author has been collecting photos of Jones for years --- Add to the photos on loan from the Jones' family and each volume of this 2-Volume work has lots of photo spread though the text and a special photo scrapbook section. Buck Jones (born as Charles Gebhart, December 4, 1889, Vincennes, Indiana - died November 30, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts) was an American motion picture star of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, best known for his work starring in many popular western movies --- In his early film appearances, he was billed as Charles Jones --- He had more than 160 film credits to his name, in a career that began in 1918. In the 1940s, Jones played Marshall Buck Roberts in a series of movies --- Buck Jones was one of the 492 victims of the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, Massachusetts, dying two days after the November 28 blaze --- For years, legend held that Jones' fatal injuries were the result of his going back into the burning building to save victims, but it is now known that he was trapped in the fire --- Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1973. Softcover, 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. His World is a penetrating biographical portrait of pioneering cartooning legend Wallace Wood, generously illustrated with gorgeous art as well as little seen personal photos and childhood ephemera. This collective biographical and critical portrait explores the humorous spirit, dark detours, and psychological twists of a gifted maverick in American pop culture. Contributions by Bill Gaines, Grant Geissman, Larry Hama, Paul Kirchner, Trina Robbins, John Severin, Tom Sutton, Al Williamson and more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The Life and Legend of Wallace Wood Volume 2 is a stunning portrait of one of the most mythic figures in American cartooning. Bursting with artwork and photos along with the remembrances of friends, colleagues, and loved ones discussing the spirit, the psychological twists, the struggles with censorship and alcoholism and the slide into pornography of this complicated maverick of American pop culture. Compiled over more than three decades, The Life and Legend of Wallace Wood Volume 2 completes this remarkable portrait of a legendary comics creator. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 232 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Peter Benjaminson. The first biography of a major American cultural symbol ever written, The Life and Times of Betty Boop describes Betty Boop's incredibly active romantic and family life as revealed in her numerous comic strips, comic books, cartoons, and movies since 1930. Award-winning author Peter Benjaminson details the creation of Betty Boop, based on two African American female entertainers who were the human models for Betty's character. He explores the many alterations of Betty's appearance, attitudes, and behavior over the years. Benjaminson also reveals the stories of the women who provided her with a speaking and singing voice, along with the backgrounds, intentions, and careers of Betty's numerous creators and animators. The Life and Times of Betty Boop indulges in the controversies surrounding the character, including her adventures with Felix the Cat (a four-year daily comic strip production). Benjaminson illuminates social trends that have kept Betty popular for nearly a century, including her recent transition from a helpless sex object to a feminist icon and her massive popularity with young American women. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, PC. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Todd James Pierce. Art by Ward Kimball.

Besides Walt Disney, no one seemed more key to the development of animation at the Disney Studios than Ward Kimball (1914-2002), Kimball was Disney's friend and confidant.

In this engaging, cradle-to-grave biography, award-winning author Todd James Pierce explores the life of Ward Kimball, a lead Disney animator who worked on characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter. Through unpublished excerpts from Kimball's personal writing, material from unpublished interviews, and new information based on interviews conducted by the author, Pierce defines the life of perhaps the most influential animator of the twentieth century.

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

Cover price $30.00.

Collection of cartoons on college life by Sidney Wells. 15-3/4" x 10-3/4", b&w, 36 pages.

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1st printing. In this blend of autobiography and fantasy, a cartoonist records his life in New York City: his job, his creative career, his friends, his herd of cats, and a runaway comic strip come to life! Ethan's life as one of the many cartoonists living in NYC might look mundane at first glance-living with his parents, working a day job, playing with cats. But things get crazy when he starts to draw his comic strip Crusader Cat! Soon, Ethan can't tell the difference between real life and the comic panel! A semiautobiographical web comic by Ethan Young, the acclaimed writer and artist of Nanjing: The Burning City and The Battles of Bridget Lee graphic novel series. Softcover, 384 pages, B&W.

NOTE: "It's not often that an author can so skillfully evoke powerful emotion while telling a complex and long-forgotten story and this book is a excellent, necessary addition to the genre." -A.V. Club Cover price $19.99.

Part 34 - 1974. Pages 935-962. United States history published in 65 weekly parts by Time Life Books. This issue focuses on the impact of industrial growth and civilizing the wild west. 8" x 10.5", 28 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

W.W. Norton Edition - 1st printing. By Will Eisner. In what will be the closest thing Eisner fans will see to an autobiography, the great master and pioneer of American graphic arts presents the most intimate and personal perspective yet on his life as a writer, a professional, and an artist. "The Dreamer" and "To the Heart of the Storm" describe Eisner's gritty early life and career, while "The Name of the Game" chronicles a personal history of his wife's family. Finally, two shorter pieces illuminate the bookends of a legendary career: "The Day I Became a Professional" describes Eisner's first rejection from a potential publisher, and "A Sunset in Sunshine City" provides a poignant portrait of Eisner in old age. Hardcover, 494 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Not numbered. Copyright date 1913. 5-3/4" x 4-3/8". 20 pages. partial color/b&w. Newspaper stock. Cover price $0.10.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Issue number 2. Printed in 1913. 5-3/4" x 4-5/8". 20 pages. Colored. Newspaper stock. Cover price $0.10.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Issue number 3. Printed in 1913. 5-3/4" x 4-5/8". 20 pages. Colored. Newspaper stock.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Not numbered. Copyright date 1916. 5-3/4" x 4-3/8". 20 pages. partial color/b&w. Newspaper stock. Cover price $0.10.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Issue number 5. Printed in 1919. 5-3/4" x 4-5/8". 20 pages. Colored. Newspaper stock.

A giveaway item from Life magazine to promote subscriptions. Issue number 3. Printed in 1924. 5-3/4" x 4-5/8". 20 pages. Colored. Newspaper stock.

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Written by Hector German Oesterheld. Art and cover by Alberto Breccia and Enrique Breccia. Translated by Mena.

Life of Che is one of the most anticipated entries in Fantagraphics' The Alberto Breccia Library. Originally released as part of a graphic biography series in January 1969, it came out in Argentina only a year after Ernesto "Che" Guevara had died and reached an audience beyond comics readers. In the 1970s, the military government raided its publisher, destroying the means to reprint the book. It was a lost comic until a publisher in Spain restored it in 1987 - and never translated into English.

Until now.

The book begins in Bolivia in 1967, then flashes back through Che's life - his childhood, his radicalizing motorcycle trip with Alberto Granado, his taking up of arms in Guatemala, his meeting with Fidel Castro, and his subsequent military and political maneuvers, ending in a fade-out to his death. Alberto Breccia and his son, Enrique, drew Life of Che. Enrique draws the Bolivia passages in a woodcut style, while Alberto depicts the flashbacks in his trademark, expressionistic black-and-white. It is primarily set in the field and with the people.

Héctor Germán Oesterheld (The Eternaut) blends his authorial voice with Che's first-person. Life of Che is imbued with a sense of immediacy, as both Che and, eventually, Oesterheld would meet their ends by a military government backed by the American CIA. As Pablo Turnes writes in his afterword, it is "the testament of someone consciously marching toward his revolutionary death."

Hardcover, 88 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by David Walker. Art by Damon Smyth and Marissa Louise.

A graphic novel biography of the escaped slave, abolitionist, public speaker, and most photographed man of the nineteenth century, based on his autobiographical writings and speeches, spotlighting the key events and people that shaped the life of this great American. Taking you from Douglass's life as a young slave through his forbidden education to his escape and growing prominence as a speaker, abolitionist, and influential cultural figure during the Civil War and beyond, The Life of Frederick Douglass presents a complete illustrated portrait of the man who stood up and spoke out for freedom and equality. Told from Douglass's point of view and based on his own writings, This provides an up-close-and-personal look at a history-making American who was larger than life.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Direct Edition. Written by Steven Grant, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by John Tartaglione. Marvel commissioned this ad-free title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of John Paul II. Father Mieczyslaw Malinski, a lifelong friend of the first non-Italian pope, and two Marvel staffers present the Popes life story, including his youth in Poland, his support of the Resistance during World War II, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Steven Grant, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by John Tartaglione. Marvel commissioned this ad-free title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of John Paul II. Father Mieczyslaw Malinski, a lifelong friend of the first non-Italian pope, and two Marvel staffers present the Popes life story, including his youth in Poland, his support of the Resistance during World War II, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price - Written by Steven Grant, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by John Tartaglione. Marvel commissioned this ad-free title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of John Paul II. Father Mieczyslaw Malinski, a lifelong friend of the first non-Italian pope, and two Marvel staffers present the Popes life story, including his youth in Poland, his support of the Resistance during World War II, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. Written by Alessandro Mainardi, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by Werner Maresta. Translated by Kathleen Koeneman and Stefano Gaudiano. The life story of Karol Jozef Wojtyła, better known as John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in modern history, from his youth defying a communist regime to join the church in his native Poland, through his long reign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Reprinted from the Italian comic La Vita di Giovanni Paolo II a Fumetti. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Written by Alessandro Mainardi, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by Werner Maresta. Translated by Kathleen Koeneman and Stefano Gaudiano. The life story of Karol Jozef Wojtyła, better known as John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in modern history, from his youth defying a communist regime in his native Poland through his long reign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Reprinted from the Italian comic La Vita di Giovanni Paolo II a Fumetti; Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Mary Fleener. Introduction by Ray Zone. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Life of Thomas A. Edison in Word and Picture (1928), by Arthur J. Palmer and illustrated by Frank Kuchenmeister, was a Platinum Age book featuring reprints of a newspaper strip featuring the life story of Edison which ran August to November 1927. Edited by William H. Meadowcroft (author of The Boy's Life of Edison), this book includes a forward by Arthur J. Palmer. 52 pages, card-stock cover, B&W, 8-in. x 10-in.