Comic books in 'Religious'

First softcover edition - 1908. Written by Isabel C. Byrum and illustrated by F. Giacomelli. Muslin wrapper binding, 7" x 9", 64 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Familiar and strange stories from the bible including Sodom and Gomorrah, The Book of Job, Jael and Sisera, Samson and Delila, and the Expulsion from the Garden! Softcover, 8 1/2 in. x 11 1/2in., 60 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

No. 2054 in the "Bible Visualized" Series. Edited by Dorothy Fay Foster. Art by Anthony Abruzzo. 48 pages, full color, 7.25" x 10.25".

1st printing.

By Robert L. Short.

A freshly salted Peanuts by the author of The Gospel According to Peanuts. With inimitable style and relevance, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and Schroeder all help to dramatize new parables to fit our times.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 328 pages, B&W.

Cover price $1.95.

1st printing.

Adapted by Simon Bisley.

From the Glenn Danzing art studio, Verotik, comes this modern reinterpretation of Milton's classic "Paradise Lost". This new collection of drawings from artist Simon Bisley depicts 29 scenes of devils and fallen angels engaging in unbridled sex and mayhem!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 34 pages (2 foldout), B&W, Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

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Later edition - 1894. Written by Reverend T. DeWitt Talmage. 7.5" x 9", 544 pages, B&W

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59 cent cover edition. Published by New Barbour Christian Comics. Reprints the 1978 Spire Christian Comics book. Cover price $0.59.

From the Stori-tel Series of books. Written by Lucilda A. Newton. Illustrated by Mrs. Harold D. Felton and Jeremiah W. Kabati. 5" x 7.5", 64, Text with B&W illustrations.

People With A Message (1980) is a religous comic published by Concordia Publishing House. Art by Dan Spiegle. Learn about the life of Martin Luther a man who changed the face of Christianity. Also learn about Luthers teachings and how he formed the first Protestant church named after him. 20 pages, full color, slick cover, newsprint interior, 6.50-in x 10-in.

Story by Art Ayris. Art by Jeff Slemons. Perpetua, a woman of royal birth, was martyred for her faith in ancient Carthage (modern day Tunisia) in AD 203. She wrote The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, a journal recounting her trial and imprisonment that was continued by a contemporary who described Perpetuas death in the arena. Both her martyrdom and its account have been highly revered by ancient and modern Christians. Her text is one of the rare surviving documents written by a woman in the ancient world. 32 pages.

Story by Ben Avery. Art by Agapito Delos Santos and Karl Comendador. An illustrated re-telling of the biblical story of Peter. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in, 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Iva Hoth. Art and cover by Andre Le Blanc.

This volume collects over thirty years worth of comic stories from the classic Sunday school "take-home paper," PIX, published from the late 1940s through the '70s. In addition to presenting accurate re-tellings of popular Old and New Testament stories, this collection offers a unique opportunity to own the illustrated work of Andre Le Blanc (1921-1998), one of comics' unsung golden age masters.

Le Blanc was a longtime collaborator on Will Eisner's The Spirit and Sy Berry's The Phantom, as well as an artist on classic strips including Flash Gordon, Apartment 3-G and Rex Morgan, MD. He was the recipient of the prestigious Southern Cross Award - the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a citizenfor his illustrations of classic literature - in his native country of Brazil. He was a longtime teacher at The School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 800 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Adapted by Iva Hoth. Art and cover by Andre Le Blanc.

This volume collects over thirty years worth of comic stories from the classic Sunday school "take-home paper," PIX, published from the late 1940s through the '70s. In addition to presenting accurate re-tellings of popular Old and New Testament stories, this collection offers a unique opportunity to own the illustrated work of Andre Le Blanc (1921-1998), one of comics' unsung golden age masters.

Le Blanc was a longtime collaborator on Will Eisner's The Spirit and Sy Berry's The Phantom, as well as an artist on classic strips including Flash Gordon, Apartment 3-G and Rex Morgan, MD. He was the recipient of the prestigious Southern Cross Award - the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a citizenfor his illustrations of classic literature - in his native country of Brazil. He was a longtime teacher at The School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 800 pages, full color.

Discovery and Exploration. Cover by Allen Simon. Stories and art by W. W. D. Sones and M. C. Gaines and Allen Simon. A historical book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The history of the American continents, starting with their first discovery by Europeans and the wars and conquest that followed. The Story of Leif Ericsson and the Norsemen; The Story of Marco Polo; The Story of Prince Henry; The Story of Christopher Columbus; The Stories of John Cabot and Vasco da Gama; The Story of Vasco Nunez de Balboa; Map of Explorations; The Story of Ferdinand Magellan; Who Are the Indians?; Important Dates to Remember!; The Stories of the Aztecs and the Incas; The Stories of Spanish Inland Adventurers; The Story of the Huguenots in Florida. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Colonization and Independence. Cover by Allen Simon. Stories and art by W. W. D. Sones and M. C. Gaines and Allen Simon. Early factual history comics from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The history of the North American continent, from colonial days to the Revolutionary War. The Story of Sir Francis Drake; The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh; The Story of Jamestown, Virginia; The Story of the Pilgrims and the Puritans (1620); The Story of New Netherland (New York); The Story of Maryland, Carolina, Georgia; The Story of Pennsylvania; The Story of the Battle for a Free Press; The Story of the French in America; Old World Settlements in the New World; The Story of Young George Washington; The Story of the French and Indian War; The Story of Benjamin Franklin; The Story of Rebellion in the Colonies; The Story of the First Shots of the Revolution; The Story of the Declaration of Independence; The Story of the War of Independence; Campaigns of the American Revolution; The Story of a Traitor and a Hero; John Paul Jones; Important Dates to Remember. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Economic Growth of Our Nation. Cover by Allen Simon. Stories and art by W. W. D. Sones and M. C. Gaines and Allen Simon. Early factual history comics from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The history of the USA, from the founding of the government to the eve of the Civil War. The Story of the Constitution; Beginning of a Democracy; Pathfinders in the Wilderness; Thomas Jefferson's Administration; The War of 1812; Maps of the U.S., Showing Territorial Growth; A Growing Nation; Old Hickory in the White House; A Vanishing Race; Borderlines and Bullets; Young Abe Lincoln; Important Dates to Remember. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Period of Internal Struggle, Reconstruction and Expansion. Cover by Allen Simon. Stories and art by Jerry Coleman and Allen Simon. Early factual history comics from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The history of the USA, from the Civil War to the Teddy Roosevelt era. Plus a short comics biography of Benjamin Franklin. A Country at the Crossroads; 1861 The Union Divided; The War Between the States; The Union Preserved; Reconstruction; The Dawn of a New Era; Politics Gone Wild; The Passing of the Frontiers; Big Business; Putting Money on a Sound Basis; The Spanish American War; United States as a World Power at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century; The Early Life of Benjamin Franklin. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Moses becomes the first great Jewish prophet. Joseph's life is the original riches-to-rags-to-riches story, with dream interpretation as a bonus. Esther risks everything to save her people. Plus a PSA for US Savings Bonds, featuring FDR's Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. This reprint can be distinguished from the original by the ad for all four issues of the series on the back cover. (The first edition has a PSA for War Bonds and Stamps on the back cover.) Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Moses becomes the first great Jewish prophet. Joseph's life is the original riches-to-rags-to-riches story, with dream interpretation as a bonus. Esther risks everything to save her people. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. In this issue, the series goes back to the start - of everything. Abraham and family begin the Jewish nation. Deborah becomes one of Israel's greatest judges and warriors. The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Job's story becomes a tribute to faith. The great prophets of the early Jewish nation. The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. Final issue of the series; followed by Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament) #1. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fall 1943 reprint edition (with DC logo on front cover). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The early life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. The Story of Jesus Part One; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index of the Principal Events in the Story of Jesus, Part One. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. The Story of Jesus Part Two; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index and Scripture References. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Empowered by Christ, the Apostles begin to spread his message across the ancient world; Paul becomes his most widely traveled new recruit. Plus a map of Paul's Four Journeys. The Story of Peter, Paul and Other Disciples; Paul's Four Journeys; Chronological Index of the Principal Events. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Collects issues #1-2 of Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." This features the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. NOTE: Cover says 96 pages, book actually has 48 pages. The Story of Jesus Part One; The Story of Jesus Part Two; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index and Scripture References. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Promotional reprint (no cover price). Collects issues #1-2 of Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics," This features the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Story of Jesus Part One; The Story of Jesus Part Two; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index and Scripture References. 96 pages, Full Color.

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Featuring The Story of Creation, Noah and His Ark, The Story of Abraham and Isaac, The Story of Jacob and Esau the Twins, and The Bible Story of Joseph in Egypt . 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Reprint edition (with LN distributor mark on front cover). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Collects issues #1-4 of Picture Stories from the Bible (Old Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia; The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God; The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel; The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. 232 pages, Full Color, Hardcover with Dustjacket.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects issues #1-4 of Picture Stories from the Bible (Old Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia; The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God; The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel; The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. 232 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects issues #1-4 of Picture Stories from the Bible (Old Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia; The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God; The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel; The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. 232 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

1945 with 40c cover price. Contains #1-3 of Picture Stories From the Bible New Testament Edition. Covers the New Testament beginning with the birth of Christ, through the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and, finally, some of the events from I and II Timothy. 144 pages; full color. Cover price $0.40.

1946 with 50c cover price. Contains #1-3 of Picture Stories From the Bible New Testament Edition. Covers the New Testament beginning with the birth of Christ, through the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and, finally, some of the events from I and II Timothy. 144 pages; full color. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. Paperback format black and white reprint of the full-color, full-size hardcover book published by Scarf Press. Softcover paperback, 4-1/8" x 6-7/8", 222 pages, B&W.

Religious cartoons reprinted from The Sunday School Times.

Deluxe Format - 1st printing. Written by Martin Powell . Thrill to the periless adventures of the hero named Christian as he battles monsters and giants on his way to Heavenly City. Art by Seppo Makinen. Softcover, 100 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by John Bunyan. Adapted by Lee Tung. Art and Cover by Johnny Wong. The Pilgrim's Progress, a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan, is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature. Now it is retold and shortened in graphic novel form for children and young adults who want to know Bunyan's story but who might well find the language of the original difficult to understand. Christian, an everyman character, journeys from his hometown, the City of Destruction (this world), to the Celestial City (that which is to come: Heaven), while avoiding the Slough of Despond, escaping the temptations of Vanity Fair, and fending off the giant, Despair. Softcover,5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by John Bunyan. Adapted by Lee Tung. Art and Cover by Johnny Wong.Christian meets Faithful, also a former resident of the City of Destruction, who accompanies him to Vanity Fair, where both are arrested and detained because of their disdain for the wares and business of the fair. Faithful is put on trial and executed as a martyr. Hopeful, a resident of Vanity, takes Faithful's place to be Christian's companion for the rest of the journey. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Contains chapter 93 of The Bible Story / The Story of Man by Mad Magazine artist Basil Wolverton. See Tomorrow's World magazine for more Wolverton's Bible chapters.

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Contains chapter 97 of The Bible Story / The Story of Man by Mad Magazine artist Basil Wolverton. See Tomorrow's World magazine for more Wolverton's Bible chapters.