Comic books in 'Anthropomorphic Animals & Objects'

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Art of Frank Bellamy!" Frank Bellamy is an artist whose work reflects much of the century that he inhabited. Born a year before the end of the First World War, his art documented an age of conflict, exploration, technological advancement, social change and an age which could envisage worlds as yet undiscovered as well as worlds long departed deep beneath the sands of time. What makes Bellamy's story so particular is his development into a pre-eminent graphic artist creating strips such as Robin Hood, King Arthur, Heroes the Spartan, Fraser of Africa, Montgomery, The Happy Warrior, Thunderbirds and Garth. His rise to fame presents not just a fascinating tale about his life and work but also the story of UK comics.Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Very Best of British Boys' Comics!" Galloping horses, velvet masks, Smoking pistols, stand and deliver, David Ashford takes us on a moonlight ride through the perilous roads of old England to meet up with the artists who have helped to create the visual images of the notorious masked highwaymen who were known as "Gentlemen of the Road." Plus, the history of the Wild West as portrayed in British comics. and a profile of Peter Jackson, the great historical illustrator. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $37.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "The Art of Glamour: A Pictorial History of Pin-Up!" The History of Glamour and Pin Up art from the 1900s to the present day, packed with illustrations including art from Francisco Goya through Sir Edward Poynter, Billy De Vorss, Charles Dana Gibson, Howard Chandler Christy, Harrison Fisher, Rolf Armstrong, Alberto Vargas, Enoch Bolles, Earl Moran, Gil Elfgren, Bill Ward, Peter Diben, to Fritz Willis, Chris Achilleos, Harvey Kurtzman, Ron Embleton, Soryama, Patrick Nagel, Liberatore, Dave Stevens, Milo Manara, Robert McGinnis and many many more. A gorgeous collection. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Revised and Expanded Edition

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Illustrated History of Warren Magazine!" The first print sold out in seven weeks. This issue focuses on the history of James Warren's mould-breaking line of comic magazines that showcased the work of some of the greatest fantasy artists and writers. Artists such as Neal Adams, Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Frank Frazetta, Jerry Grandenetti, Carmine Infantino, Roy Krenkel, Joe Orlando, John Severin, Kenneth Smith, Alex Toth, Vaughn Bode, Al Williamson, Wallace Wood, Bernie Wrightson are featured along with the writers and editors who provided the material and kept the show on the road. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Edgar Rice Burroughs Special!" Edgar Rice Burroughs' mighty Tarzan springs out of the page in our newest illustrators Special, featuring an interview by Bill Stout with the amazing Joe Jusko as Joe shares some of the most spectacular Tarzan art ever seen and reveals how and why these paintings came about. This epic issue also features John Watkiss and his inspirational art for Disney's 1993 animated classic Tarzan. A reminiscent Bill Stout recalls his days working as Russ Manning's assistant. And we explore the life and work of legendary Tarzan artist and founder of the New York School of Visual Arts, Burne Hogarth plus artwork by Fortunino Matania. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Modesty Blaise Artists!" Exhaustive examination of all the artists that depicted Modesty Blaise from Jim Holdaway, Enric Romero, John M. Burns, Patrick Wright, Neville Colvin, Gerald Lip to Dick Giordano, plus numerous paperback cover artists. Packed with superb examples of all the artists' work, this also includes an informative article on the author and creator of Modesty, Peter O'Donnell by the leading authority on all things Modesty Blaise, Laurie Blackmore. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.

April 2011 Printing. (W) Richard Starkings (A) Moritat (C) Jose Ladronn From Image Comics. Another chance to be introduced to one of Image's most acclaimed titles with this reprinting of "See the Elephant"! They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but now they must walk amongst the people they were created to destroy. Hip Flask and Ebony Hide count amongst their number: Elephantmen. Even when befriended by a small girl, Hide is still haunted by his past and is forced to recognize that suspicion and contempt will always be his constant companions. Cover price $1.00.

Images of Omaha is a 2-issue series that was created to benefit Reed Waller's fight against cancer. Cover by Rich Larson & Steve Fastner. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Features contributions by Stan Sakai, Steve Rude, William Messner-Loebs, Jim Valentino, Neil Gaiman, Will Eisner & many more. Mature readers. 40 pgs. B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $8.20

Images of Omaha is a 2-issue series that was created to benefit Reed Waller's fight against cancer. Cover by Dave Sim & Steve Gerhardt. Introduction by Steven Brust. Features contributions by Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Rick Veitch, Bob Burden, Olivia & many more. Mature readers. 40 pgs. B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by Karen Falk. Art and Cover by Jim Henson. With his iconic puppet characters and warm humor, Jim Henson helped define the childhoods of millions of people. Compiled directly from the Jim Henson Workshop archives, Imagination Illustrated adapts the diary that Jim faithfully kept throughout his career, supplementing it with a trove of little-seen visual material, including rare sketches, personal and production photographs, storyboards, doodles, and much more. Sure to delight anyone who has enjoyed Henson's creations, seeing early drawings of Kermit and Miss Piggy is like seeing childhood photos of dear friends. This lovely book celebrates Jim's life and his magical creations. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

NOT for Kids!

1st printing. By Alex Kaulfuss. Imp Daddy's Promise: If you can't learn the ABCs from my book, I will give you a job! Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W. Age 16+ Cover price $12.00.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

1st printing. Story and art by Guy Colwell. In the tradition of Kipling's The Jungle Book comes a gorgeously rendered all ages fable reminiscent of the Golden Age of children's book illustration. Created by underground cartoonist and fine artist Guy Colwell (Inner City Romance), this instant classic is a metaphor for the artist's previous incarceration, and a meditation on masculinity. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing.

In Search of the Far Side is the zany encore to Gary Larson's previous two books, The Far Side and Beyond The Far Side. Guaranteed to amuse, confuse, bemuse, and sometimes even lose its readers, In Search of the Far Side provides a visual essay into the twilight zone.

Softcover, 104 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

2nd and later printings.

In Search of the Far Side is the zany encore to Gary Larson's previous two books, The Far Side and Beyond The Far Side. Guaranteed to amuse, confuse, bemuse, and sometimes even lose its readers, In Search of the Far Side provides a visual essay into the twilight zone.

Softcover, 104 pages, B&W.

Cover price $5.95.

1st printing - Includes Years 2001–2005

Story and art by Jim Toomey.

After ten book collections and a treasury, great white shark Sherman and the Lagoonies celebrate 15 years of life under the sea with this new collection of creator Jim Toomey's daily cartoons and full-color Sundays. In an imaginary lagoon near the island of Kapupu in the South Pacific lives a group of nutty but sophisticated underwater creatures-complete with neuroses that rival those of humans (also known as "hairless beach apes"). Their wet world, oddly enough, is not so different from our own.

Sherman, a great white shark, is a typical guy, and Megan is his ruthless but nurturing wife. Rounding out the aquatic crew are Fillmore the turtle, geeky fish Ernest, and macho hermit crab Hawthorne. Salty old Captain Quigley, who lost his leg to Sherman years ago, is hell-bent on seeking revenge against the shark. Sherman and friends effectively reflect human behavior and occasionally must confront humans' encroachment on their unspoiled habitat. Activist groups have applauded this comic strip with a social conscience for promoting marine conservation.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings. Includes Years 2001–2005

Story and art by Jim Toomey.

After ten book collections and a treasury, great white shark Sherman and the Lagoonies celebrate 15 years of life under the sea with this new collection of creator Jim Toomey's daily cartoons and full-color Sundays. In an imaginary lagoon near the island of Kapupu in the South Pacific lives a group of nutty but sophisticated underwater creatures-complete with neuroses that rival those of humans (also known as "hairless beach apes"). Their wet world, oddly enough, is not so different from our own.

Sherman, a great white shark, is a typical guy, and Megan is his ruthless but nurturing wife. Rounding out the aquatic crew are Fillmore the turtle, geeky fish Ernest, and macho hermit crab Hawthorne. Salty old Captain Quigley, who lost his leg to Sherman years ago, is hell-bent on seeking revenge against the shark. Sherman and friends effectively reflect human behavior and occasionally must confront humans' encroachment on their unspoiled habitat. Activist groups have applauded this comic strip with a social conscience for promoting marine conservation.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $16.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Bill Watterson. Includes cartoons from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink!" Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Bill Watterson. This unlikely due captured the hearts, the minds, and, most of all, the funny bones of America. The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes contains an original full-color section, as well as all the cartoons appearing in The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink." All Sunday cartoons are presented in full-color. The third volume in the complete Calvin and Hobbes, The Indispensible Calvin and Hobbes collects strips originally published in The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink." Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Bill Watterson. Includes cartoons from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Bill Watterson. Includes cartoons from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by David Messina. Cover by Alex Garner.

The Elder Gods of H.P. Lovecraft invade the worlds of IDW in Infestation 2! The call of Cthulhu infests 30 Days of Night, Dungeons & Dragons, G.I. JOE, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Transformers. If zombies weren't bad enough, how do you stop inter-dimensional monsters?

Hardcover, 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Jerzy Drozd. The Inscrutable Dr. Baer, at your service! While he's much too busy to embark on any adventures himself, Dr. Baer is here to help with yours. Are you burdened with an unwanted magical object? Gorgon's head? Monkey's paw? Flaming sword?! Sell it to Dr. Baer; he'll tame its spirit, carefully catalog its origin, and keep it safe and orderly within the walls of the spookiest house you're ever likely to find. But when novice explorers Taft the Tortoise and Pickles the Pig accidentally enable the theft of Baer's most powerful artifact by the nefarious sorcerer Gallus Lugubrious, the good doctor is forced out of his house to reclaim it. The only problem is, for everything he knows about magic, he knows nothing about adventuring, and he'll have to figure this one out as he goes, far from the comforting safety of home. Softcover, 248 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Featuring full color artwork of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman ThundeerCats, GI Joe, Vampirella, He-Man, RoboCop, Joker, the X-Men, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Number/month on cover: 90292-407. Comic book version of the animated character who was part of the Pink Panther cartoon series. This issue features the cases of: "Menacing Masquerade," "The Creepy Crawler," and "The Ambitious Archer." Issue also has the Pink Panther in "Spring Fever." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.

Number/month on cover: none listed. Comic book version of the animated character who was part of the Pink Panther cartoon series. This issue features the cases of "The Crime Cart Career," "The Stolen Kiss," and "The Missing Masterpieces." Issue also has the Pink Panther in "The Fortune Cookie." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

Number/month on cover: 90292-501, no month listed. Comic book version of the animated character who was part of the Pink Panther cartoon series. This issue features the cases of "The Great Train Boo-Boo," "The Crumpled Cravats," and "Vacation Daze." Issue also has the Pink Panther in "Pinkus Atlantis." Issue also has a 16-page "Kenner Fun Catalog." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

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# on cover: 90292-605. Cover price $0.25.

#10, 7/76, 25c. Comic book version of the DePatie-Freleng cartoon character. Issue features "The Inside Job," "The Mysterious Notes," and "The Good Deed Robber." Issue also has the Pink Panther in "Pink Jaws" and an Inspector puzzle page "Le Suspect." Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on Cover: 90292-607, no month listed. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.65

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Inspector Clouseaus cartoon alter-ego investigates the cases of the The Potted Plant, The Kindergarten Tour, and Beasts Out of Bounds. The Pink Panther helps a landscape painter see the world through pink-colored glasses. 32 pages. Cover # is 90292-706. Cover price $0.30 Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. Award-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed artist Charles Vess reteam with Instructions, a fantastical new picture book about the rules to follow and how to get around if you happen to find yourself traveling in a fairytale world. aiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairytale as he travels through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river, to find his way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and beautiful princesses as it spreads its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. A brand-new, paper-over-board edition of a fantastical Neil Gaiman classic that will teach you everything you need to know on your journey through life. In this breathtaking picture book, now in paper-over-board format, Neil Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairy tale as he travels through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river to find his way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and beautiful princesses. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Jimmy Kugler. Compiled with an Introduction by Michael Kugler.

Near the end of World War II and after, a small-town Nebraska youth, Jimmy Kugler, drew more than a hundred double-sided sheets of comic strip stories. Over half of these six-panel tales retold the Pacific War as fought by "Frogs" and "Toads," humanoid creatures brutally committed to a kill-or-be-killed struggle. Michael Kugler reproduces the never-before-published comics of his father's adolescent imagination as a microhistory of American youth in that formative era.

Also included in Into the Jungle! A Boy's Comic Strip History of World War II are the likely comic book models for these stories and inspiration from news coverage in newspapers, radio, movies, and newsreels.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Curse of the Buddha's Tooth!" Collects Intrepid Escapegoat: The Curse of the Buddha's Tooth (2011 Th3rd Word Studios) #1-3. Story and art by Brian Smith. Thomas Fleet (aka The Intreped EscapeGoat) is a world famous escape artist, a star of the stage and screen who performs magic before packed houses the world over. What separates EscapeGoat from other magicians and mediums of the time is that he knows there is real magic in the world, and on occasion it falls to him to stop the supernatural threats confronting humanity. He travels the world, solving the paranormal riddles that plague the towns and cities and visits on his way. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Stories and art by Jason Canty, Shawntae Howard, Brian Burke and Stewart Burke aka The Brothers Grinn, Ken Singshow, and Jeff Axer. Anthology from Angry Viking Press showcasing several of its manga-flavored superheroes. Stories featuring the Demon Mages, Coco Gun-Bun, Crushed, Andorozon, and Extinctioners. 32 pages, Full Color.