Comic books in 'Comic History'

New (2021) Edition - 1st printing.

Text by Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Melanie Scott, Nick Jones, Landry Q. Walker, Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Dan Wallace, and Sven Wilson. Cover by Mikel Janin. Foreword by Jim Lee. Introduction by Matthew K. Manning.

Explore the latest developments and clashes in the DC Comics Universe.

The iconic Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC Comics characters. This new edition of the encyclopedia brings everything up to date once more, providing an accessible and illustrated guide to this world. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, and featuring a foreword by Jim Lee, this authoritative tome covers more than 1,200 heroes and villains in extensive detail.

Catch up with comics characters featured in film and television as well as the impact of key crossover events such as Rebirth, Doomsday Clock, and Death Metal. With a brand-new cover design, and comic artwork, more than 80 years of comics history explodes off every page!

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Art and cover by José Luis García-López. Introduction by Paul Levitz. The long-awaited reissue of the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is now available for pre-order. Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features over 165 highly-detailed scans of the legendary art by José Luis García-López. First issued in 1982, the Style Guide aimed to assist licensees in delivering a consistent look for DCs Super Heroes. The title is fascinating mashup of comic art, typography, and graphic design history, and a preservation of García-López's legacy. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 384 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $95.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

From Batgirl to Wonder Woman, all of the greatest female characters of the DC Comics universe are paid homage in alphabetical order in this epic tome. DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments. is broken down, moment by moment, to give readers a better understanding to pivotal points in the development of their favorite heroines as well as the wide scope of the DC Comics extended universe. Now in a larger size to give you an even closer look at your favorite heroines.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.99

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

Revised Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

Every hero needs a villain. In fighting them, the extreme superiority of our heroes is revealed. The methods and morals of villains are usually the key difference between them and the heroes. Brilliant and sinister, calculating and rash, the most spectacular and horrifying moments of the villains in the DC Comics Universe are explored in DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments. DC Comics has created some of the most twisted and complex villainous characters in the world of comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Discover the origins, secrets, and nefarious schemes of the most powerful and corrupt villains in the DC Universe in this lavishly illustrated visual history, now available in paperback for the first time. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe's remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, DC Comics: Super-Villains explores the story of these beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artists, including Jim Lee, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, and Chuck Dixon. Featuring a foreword by filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith, and an exclusive cover illustrated by acclaimed artist Frank Cho. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

New Edition - 1st printing.

Is Superman the strongest super-hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil super-villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics.

It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

New Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Is Superman the strongest super-hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil super-villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics.

It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing.

Text by Daniel Wallace. Cover by Neal Adams.

Fans of comic book cover art have come to relish a phenomenon that began in 1986 with the first issue of The Man of Steel, which featured two different covers from artist John Byrne. The notion of so-called "variant covers" caught on and has now become a regular part of DC Comics' diverse output, with a wildly creative set of alternate covers being created for many key issues. Now you can explore the world of these alternative works of art with DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced, with insight into the design process from leading comic artists and industry experts.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Edition - 1st printing.

Text by Daniel Wallace. Cover by Frank Cho.

A PREVIEWS Exclusive! For the first time ever, explore the complete visual history of DC Comics variant comic book covers in this amazing collection, with an exclusive cover art by Frank Cho. DC Comics cover art is some of the most celebrated in the world, from the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1 to the iconic covers that adorn classics such as Batman: The Killing Joke and Watchmen. Now you can explore the world of these alternative works of art with DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced, with insight into the design process from leading comic artists and industry experts. Featuring an astounding collection of covers featuring DC Comics' remarkable characters, DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History is the perfect gift for casual fans and comic book aficionados alike. Featured artists include Jock, Adam Hughes, Jim Lee, Alex Ross, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Darwyn Cooke, Dave Johnson, Mike Allred, Dan Panosian, and Brian Bolland.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

New Edition - 1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning, Alan Cowsill, and Alex Irvine.

In 1938, Superman led the charge. The world's first super-hero was soon followed by his Justice League teammates Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, Shazam, and Green Lantern.

You can trace these characters' evolution, and learn about the company and creators who made them the enduring pop culture icons they are today in DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle, the most comprehensive, chronological history of DC Comics ever published. Fully updated, this best-selling, visually stunning book details the debuts and careers of every major hero and villain in the DC Universe. It also chronicles the company's fascinating history, highlighting its publishing milestones and expansion into movies and television, alongside the real-world events that shaped the times.

Hardcover, (with Slipcase) 10-in. x 12-in., 378 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Originally Only Included with the Ultimate DC Comics Super Hero Collection SC Box Set (2016 DK).

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1930-1967!" Embark on an amazing adventure across the first 37 years of DC Comics history! Volume 1 covers 1930-1967: from the iconic Super Heroes of the Golden Age to the characters of the space age and the 1960s. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Originally Only Included with the Ultimate DC Comics Super Hero Collection SC Box Set (2016 DK).

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1968-1990!" Embark on an amazing adventure across the first 22 years of DC Comics history! Volume 2 covers 1968-1990: from the more realistic stories of the 1970s to the groundbreaking creative innovations of the late 1980s that lead DC Comics into the Modern Age. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Originally Only Included with the Ultimate DC Comics Super Hero Collection SC Box Set (2016 DK).

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1991-2015!" Embark on an amazing adventure across the first 24 years of DC Comics history! Volume 3 covers 1991-2015: from "The Death of Superman" saga to the incredibly successful launch of THE NEW 52 and beyond. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Hold the comic book history of DC Comics' Detective Comics in the palm of your hand with DC Comics: Detective Comics: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 1. Featuring covers from the inception of Detective Comics in 1937 to the introduction of Batman and his heroic adventures, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Hold the comic book history of DC Comics' Detective Comics in the palm of your hand with DC Comics: Detective Comics: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 2. Featuring covers from Batman's adventures in 1962, to the beginning of the Modern Age of comics, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Celebrate Batman's 80th Anniversary and explore the origin of Batman through DC Comics' Detective Comics covers in this third volume of the miniature art book series. Featuring covers from Detective Comics' 600th issue to the New 52 and present day, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

NOTE: May or may NOT include Cover Sash.

1st printing.

Text by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Studio Muti.

The first in a series of large-scale interactive books that explore the iconic locations from the world of DC Comics, DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City combines striking full-color illustrations of Gotham City with interactive elements that reveal the secrets of the most fascinating locations from the birthplace of the Dark Knight. Explore famous landmarks like the Batcave, Arkham Asylum, and Wayne Manor and uncover the mysteries of the Gotham City.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

By Stephen Wiacek.

Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse.

From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics.

Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

What can Superman tell us about force, gravity, and motion? What makes flight possible (other than a cape)? Can science explain how Wonder Woman's plane is invisible? Does Martian Manhunter weigh more on Earth or on Mars? Are there rocks, like Kryptonite, that can make humans sick? How does Aquaman breathe underwater? What is the sound barrier and what happens when The Flash breaks it - and what would he need to eat for breakfast to have enough energy to run that fast? DC Super Hero Science is a clever, clear, action-packed exploration of popular science topics experienced through the lens of DC's beloved super heroes.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

The Big Book of Super-Villains gives the enlightening back stories and need-to-know facts about DC's most popular bad guys. Discover their special powers, tricky devices and secret lairs, as well as memorable battles with their archenemies. Learn why the Joker, Penguin, and Harley Quinn love to tangle with Batman and Robin; why Lex Luthor won't rest until he has defeated Superman; what drives Cheetah's competition with Wonder Woman, and the reasons behind many more famous feuds. Classic style DC comic book art and a shiny foil cover complete the irresistable package.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. By Melanie Scott. Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes? Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia features more than 230 incredible DC characters, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Aquaman, and so many more. The epic, DC universe-changing REBIRTH event was followed by the momentous DAWN OF DC, which affected many characters and their stories. This comprehensive guide explores these changes alongside stunning new comic images, vital statistics, and key details of each character's powers, from super-strength to sorcery. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Hold the first part of the complete comic covers history of Wonder Woman in the palm of your hands with DC Comics: Wonder Woman: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 1. Starting from the first comic featuring the Amazonian warrior-princess in 1942, this miniature art book compiles the covers of the first few hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, all bound together at a readable pocket-book size that makes the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Hold the complete comic covers history of Wonder Woman in the palm of your hands with DC Comics: Wonder Woman: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 2. Featuring exciting classic imagery of the Amazonian warrior, this miniature art book compiles the covers of nearly a hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, all bound together at a readable pocket-book size that makes the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Explore the groundbreaking history of Wonder Woman through DC Comics covers in this third volume of the miniature art book series. Featuring exciting classic imagery of the Amazonian warrior, this miniature art book compiles the covers of over a hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, including annuals and variant covers, all bound together in a readable pocket-book size that makes the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

1st printing.

Text By Fabio Licari, Marco Rizzo, and Steve Behling. Translated by John Rugman.

Celebrate 30 years of Marvel's Deadpool in this retrospective guide with interviews, art, and even a foreword from the birthday boy himself! Take a peek inside the world of your favorite foul-mouthed anti-hero in this awesome special celebrating all things Deadpool.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By José Alaniz. Beginning in the Silver Age, the super-hero genre increasingly challenged and complicated its hypermasculine, quasi-eugenicist biases through such disabled figures as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Matt Murdock/Daredevil, and the Doom Patrol. Alaniz traces how the superhero became increasingly vulnerable, ill, and mortal in this era. He then proceeds to a reinterpretation of characters and series - some familiar (Superman), some obscure (She-Thing). Death and disability, presumed routinely absent or denied in the superhero genre, emerge to form a core theme and defining function of the Silver Age and beyond. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 376 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Edited by Qiana Whitted. Some comics fans view the industry's Golden Age (1930s-1950s) as a challenging time when it comes to representations of race, an era when the few black characters appeared as brutal savages, devious witch doctors, or unintelligible minstrels. Desegregating Comics assembles a team of leading scholars to explore how debates about the representation of blackness shaped both the production and reception of Golden Age comics. Some essays showcase rare titles like Negro Romance and consider the formal innovations introduced by black comics creators like Matt Baker and Alvin Hollingsworth, while others examine the treatment of race in the work of such canonical cartoonists as George Herriman and Will Eisner. Golden Age comics artists, writers, editors, distributors, and readers engaged in heated negotiations over how blackness should be portrayed, and the outcomes of those debates continue to shape popular culture today. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 326 pages, PC. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Collects Destroyer Duck (1982-1984) #1-5. Written by Steve Gerber. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. Foreword by John Morrow. Introduction by Mark Evanier. Afterword by Buzz Dixon. In the 1980s, writer Steve Gerber was embroiled in a lawsuit against Marvel Comics over ownership of his creation Howard The Duck. To raise funds for legal fees, Gerber asked Jack Kirby to contribute to a benefit comic titled DESTROYER DUCK. Without hesitation, Kirby, in his own dispute with Marvel at the time, donated his services for the first issue, and the duo took aim at their former employer in an outrageous five-issue run. With biting satire and guns blazing, Duke "Destroyer" Duck battled the thinly veiled Godcorp (whose infamous credo was "Grab it all! Own it all! Drain it all!"), its evil leader Ned Packer and the (literally) spineless Booster Cogburn, Medea (a parody of Daredevil's Elektra), and more! Now, all five Gerber/Kirby issues are collected. relettered and reproduced from Jack's unbridled, uninked pencil art! Also included are select examples of Alfredo Alcala's unique inking style over Kirby on the original issues, Gerber's script pages, an historical Introduction by Mark Evanier, and an Afterword by Buzz Dixon. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $31.95.

1st printing.

By Ryan Lindsay. Foreword by Ralph Macchio.

The Devil is in the Details examines both Daredevil and his alter ego, Matt Murdock, from a variety of critical perspectives. The authors explore Daredevil's troubled history with love; his relationships with Foggy Nelson, Spider-Man, and the Punisher; and offers new takes on his classic runs.

Also, the book sports a foreword by longtime Daredevil editor Ralph Macchio.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 244 pages, B&W.

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Eury. Foreword by Neal Adams. Afterword by Paul Levitz.

Celebrating the achievements of one of comics' most prominent and affable personalities! Giordano is a rare force in comic books, influential as an illustrator (Batman, Wonder Woman, Modesty Blaise, Deathmask), inker, editor (for Charlton's legendary "Action Heroes" line, and DC's groundbreaking series of the late 1960's/early 1970's), and editorial administrator (The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, and more as DC's editorial director).

This lavishly illustrated biography features rare and never-before-seen comic book, merchandising and advertising artwork; Giordano's personal reflections on his career milestones; an extensive index of Giordano's published work; and additional commentary and tributes from a host of creators including Neal Adams, Dennis O'Neil, Terry Austin, Paul Levitz, Marv Wolfman, Pat Bastienne, Jim Aparo, Jerry Ordway, Julius Schwartz, Howard Chaykin, Joe Gill and others!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Dick Grayson - alter-ego of the original Robin of Batman - has gone through various changes in his 75 years as a superhero but has remained the optimistic, humorous character readers first embraced in 1940. The first scholarly work to focus exclusively on the Boy Wonder, this collection of new essays features critical analysis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names to write Dick Grayson, including Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson and Marv Wolfman. The contributors discuss his vital place in the Batman saga, his growth and development into an independent hero, Nightwing, and the many storyline connections which put him at the center of the DC Universe. His character is explored in the contexts of feminism, trauma, friendship and masculinity. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 278 pages, Text. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Brian Doherty. In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of MAD magazine, a new generation of creators set out to subvert the medium, and with it, American culture. Their "comix," spelled that way to distinguish the work from their dime-store contemporaries, presented tales of taboo sex, casual drug use, and a transgressive view of society. Embraced by hippies and legions of future creatives, this subgenre of comic books and strips often ran afoul of the law, but that would not stop them from casting cultural ripples for decades to come, eventually moving the entire comics form beyond the gutter and into fine-art galleries. Through dozens of new interviews and archival research, Doherty chronicles the scenes that sprang up around the country in the 1960s and '70s, beginning with the artists' origin stories and following them through success and strife, and concluding with an examination of these creators' legacies. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.00.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing.

Written by Alex Nikolavitch. Art and cover by Felix Ruiz.

After the bankruptcy of his first two companies, the young Walt Disney decides to call on his older brother Roy to start a new business: the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios. The combination of their op-posing talents, one artistic, the other managerial, will give birth to an entertainment giant despite the dif-ficult nature of Walt. Little by little, Walt will push his brother into the shadows and sink into chronic depression and excessive consumption of alcohol... but all this will not prevent him from producing the greatest masterpieces of animation.

The authors have chosen a cartoon style, worthy of Mickey Mouse comics, to tell a very serious story of creation, money and politics, and of family.

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing.

Adapted by François Corteggiani. Art by Mario Cortes.

Rediscover the romantic tale of two dogs from the classic 1955 animated film in this retelling.

Lady is a cocker spaniel who is accustomed to a happy home with her owners. Tramp is a mutt, owned by no one, who knows the streets and lives day by day for survival. Through dire circumstances, the two find their way to each other and bridge the divide between their two worlds.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, All Ages

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing.

By Emily Zemler. Foreword by Jodi Benson (Voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid).

Everyone knows the Disney Princess characters, but how did they become the pop culture icons we know today?

From the princesses created in the early 1900s, such as Snow White and Aurora, to the modern additions of the 2000s, such as Merida and Moana, each Disney Princess character's influence has expanded beyond their original film. Their stories create a fabric with the power to inspire our imaginations, spark social conversations, and empower us.

Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara delves into the history, influences, and cultural significance of the princesses with fascinating commentary, art, memorabilia, and original interviews.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-im., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

1st printing.

By Jen Darcy.

The greatest heroes must face the greatest villains.

For decades, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios animated features have offered up some of the most iconic and malevolent villains. Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil showcases rare concept art and photographs and explores the villains' creative origins, roles within the stories, and influences on and within pop-culture.

The deluxe package collects villains by themes such as vain, family, royalty, instincts, and more.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By David Currie. Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

The first in depth biography of comics-legend Steve Ditko, in his own works, taken from years of correspondence with author David Currie and endorsed by the Ditko family with a Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

Steve Ditko was the last of a generation of American comic book artists who created powerful modern-day mythology and became among the most influential and original creators of the 20th century. He co-created Spider-Man along with Stan Lee, but walked away from the character in the 1960s just as it was gaining popularity. He died alone at 90, known to the comic book industry as a "cranky recluse."

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.49

1st printing. Some super-villains are just too powerful for one super-hero alone to conquer - and this is where The Avengers come in! These brave adventurers have been using their powers to protect the Earth for many years - but once they join forces, they become truly unbeatable. From Iron Man to the Hulk, meet all the fascinating Heroes that make up Earth's mightiest team of super-heroes in the all-new DK Adventures: Marvel Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $2.65

2nd and later printings.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Cover price $3.95.

Interviews with Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

1st printing. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Translated by Edward Gauvin. Working closely with publisher Casterman and Moebius Production, Dark Horse now brings you Numa Sadoul's landmark interviews with Jean "Moebius" Giraud. The master reflects on his many lives as an artist and man, from his Heavy Metal breakthrough era to a year before his untimely passing. Numa Sadoul-whose exclusive fourteen-hour interview with Hergé in 1971 was the basis of the 2003 documentary Tintin and I-is known for his book-length conversations with such major comics figures as Jacques Tardi, André Franquin (Spirou), and Albert Uderzo (co-creator of Astérix). Edward Gauvin, translator of over three hundred graphic novels, brings us Sadoul's English-language debut, as he explores the mind of the maestro Mœbius. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

1st printing.

Foreword by Stan Lee. Afterword by Beau Smith.

Don Heck remains one of comics' legendary names, considered an "artist's artist," respected by peers, and beloved by fans. Author John Coates has meticulously researched and chronicled information on Don's storied 40-year career, including his time at DC, Dell, Gold Key, and as "ghost" artist on Lee Falk's The Phantom newspaper strip. From personal recollections from Don's surviving family, long-time friends, and industry legends, to rare interviews with Heck himself, this book is full of insight into the early days of Marvel Comics. It also features an extensive art gallery.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Celebrate Donald Duck's 50th birthday (1934-1984) with this authorized Anniversary Edition. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

1st printing - Signed "Another Rainbow Special Edition". Celebrate Donald Duck's 50th birthday (1934-1984) with this authorized Anniversary Edition. Includes signed bookplate, as well as letters from Clarence Nash, Carl Barks, and Jack Hannah. Limited to 700 copies. Hardcover with Slipcase, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Richard H. Minear. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily newspaper PM. In these extraordinarily trenchant cartoons, Geisel presents a provocative history of wartime politics (Entertainment Weekly). Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of more than two hundred of Geisels cartoons, alongside insightful (Booklist) commentary by the historian Richard H. Minear that places them in the context of the national climate they reflect. Pulitzer Prize winner Art Spiegelmans introduction places Seuss firmly in the pantheon of the leading political cartoonists of our time. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. NOTE: Fascinating. —The New York Times Book Review Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Richard H. Minear. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily newspaper PM. In these extraordinarily trenchant cartoons, Geisel presents a provocative history of wartime politics (Entertainment Weekly). Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of more than two hundred of Geisels cartoons, alongside insightful (Booklist) commentary by the historian Richard H. Minear that places them in the context of the national climate they reflect. Pulitzer Prize winner Art Spiegelmans introduction places Seuss firmly in the pantheon of the leading political cartoonists of our time. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W. NOTE: Fascinating. —The New York Times Book Review

1st printing. By Joel E. Vessels. In France, Belgium, and other Francophone countries, comic strips, called bande dessinee or "BD" in French, have long been considered a major art form capable of addressing a host of contemporary issues. Among French-speaking intelligentsia, graphic narratives were deemed worthy of canonization and critical study decades before the academy and the press in the United States embraced comics. Author Joel E. Vessels examines the trek of BD from it being considered a fomenter of rebellion, to a medium suitable only for semi-literates, to an impediment to education, and most recently to an art capable of addressing social concerns. Hardcover, 304 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. Written by Martha Kennedy. Published in partnership with the Library of Congress, Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists presents an overarching survey of women in American illustration, from the late nineteenth into the twenty-first century. Martha H. Kennedy brings special attention to forms that have heretofore received scant notice-cover designs, editorial illustrations, and political cartoons-and reveals the contributions of acclaimed cartoonists and illustrators, along with many whose work has been overlooked. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

By Qiana Whitted.

Entertaining Comics Group (EC Comics) is perhaps best-known today for lurid horror comics like Tales from the Crypt, but during its 1950s heyday, EC was also an early innovator in another genre of comics: the so-called "preachies," socially conscious stories that boldly challenged the conservatism and conformity of Eisenhower-era America. EC Comics examines a selection of these works - sensationally-titled comics such as "Hate!," "The Guilty!," and "Judgment Day!" - and explores how they grappled with the civil rights struggle, antisemitism, and other forms of prejudice in America.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 164 pages, PC.

Cover price $29.95.