Comic books in 'Christmas'

1st printing.

Written by Brendan Deneen. Art and cover by George Kambadais.

Inspired by the beloved original television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

Two days before Christmas, a terrible snowstorm arrives and Charlie-in-the-Box is lost at sea! King Moonracer quickly puts together a band of Misfit Toys to rescue him. Together with Yukon Cornelius and Bumble, the Abominable Snow Monster, the Misfits embark on their greatest adventure yet! But one question remains- will they say Charlie and return to the island in time for Santa to arrive? Or are the Misfits doomed to spend another Christmas without a little boy or girl to love them?

Softcover, 80 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. Untitled story; Rudolph worries if Santa still needs him while Baddy Bear is angry that he normally hibernates through Christmas. Untitled story; Rudolph builds Santa Claus a rocket which accidentally takes off and carries Rudolph and Grover to Cloudland, where dreams come from. Untitled story; The King of Gorgonzola has outlawed Christmas in his country so that his people will have more money to pay taxes; Rudolph and Grover travel there to try to persuade the King to change his mind, but they are arrested. Rudolph rebus puzzle. Christmas Code activity page by Martin Naydel. The Back and Forth Game! activity page by Martin Naydel. Find the Twins activity page by Martin Naydel. Santa's Surprise Grab Bag alphabet picture page by Martin Naydel. Color and Play activity page by Martin Naydel. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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It's Christmas and not everyone is enjoying the season and Sable has to deal with a gang in "And the Creatures were Stirring." Script by Marv Wolfman & Cherie Wilkerson and art by Bill Jaaska & E.R. Cruz. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Presidential Problems," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina is running for junior class president. Ambrose, as her self-appointed campaign manager, ends up causing her more trouble than she bargained for. "A Clash in Fashions," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hilda has some accessories to match Sabrina's new hair color. "New Year's Wishes," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina learns that on New Year's Eve her power will automatically grant three wishes before midnight, but only to the person who is her true love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Costume Brawl - Written by Mike Gallagher. Art and Cover by Dave Manak and Jon D'Agostino. Based on the animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's International Witch Pride Day, a day to proudly wear your witch outfit. But...it's also the day of the Halloween Parade, and the last thing Sabrina wants to do is parade around all day in a witch suit when she and Harvey had plans to attend as a King and Queen! But this is a world of magic, of course, and the costume takes unusual measures when it realizes it's not wanted! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover by Ken Selig. Stories and art by Ken Selig and George Baker. Classic Christmas tales featuring George Baker's military character, whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Also featuring Sad's female cousin Sadie Sack, Muttsy the Talking Dog, General Rockjaw and other Sad Sack mainstays. Plus a 1993 Sad Sack Centerfold Calendar. 32 pages, Full Color.

Story and Art by Megumi Tachikawa. Graham's Comet only streaks across the sky once in a century, but this once-in-a-lifetime experience is almost denied to the town's children when a curmudgeonly old astronomer refuses to let the public into his observatory. Saint Tail, defender of the kind-hearted, isn't about to let this tragedy happen! With a little mischief and a little magic, Saint Tail makes this one Christmas that the kids will never forget! b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Santa and the Pirates (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Promotional Publications. This comic reprints the 1952 Santa and the Pirates. Little Jimmy and Debbie sit warm on their sofa in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve and wonder if Santa Claus ever pays a visit to pirates. As they drift off to sleep their question is answered. A wish of "Merry Christmas" compliments of Bowman's East on the back-cover.16 pages, newsprint, full color, 7.75. x 10.5n

Santa and the Pirates (1954) was a promotional comic book distributed by Promotional Publications. This comic reprints the 1952 Santa and the Pirates. Little Jimmy and Debbie sit warm on their sofa in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve and wonder if Santa Claus ever pays a visit to pirates. As they drift off to sleep their question is answered. A wish of "Merry Christmas" compliments of your Ben Franklin Store appears on the back-cover.16 pages, newsprint, full color, 7.75-in. x 10-in

Santa Claus and the Magic Bears is a promotional comic published by Promotional Publishing. No publication or copyright, but appears to be late 1940's or early 1950s. Standard comic book dimensions, full color, 16-pages, all newsprint. The main characters in this promotional comic, two magic bears named Koko and Kola, also appeared in their own comic, Koko and Kola #1-6 (1946-1950). The story: Koko and Kola visit a little boy named Raymond on Christmas Eve. They are tired of waiting for Santa Claus, so they decide to go see him. Along the way, they ski across the Milky Way! When they arrive at the North Pole, they find that wicked Sir Frostbite has kidnapped Donder, Santa's lead reindeer. Can Koko, Kola, and Raymond rescue Donder in time for Santa to deliver toys to all the children in the world on Christmas Eve? What do you think?

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Regular Edition - 1st printing. Written by S. Claus. Art and Cover by Chris Browne. Are you the real Santa? How do you deliver presents when we don't have a chimney? How do the reindeer fly? Can you really see us when we're sleeping? How do you know who's been naughty or nice? Did you ever want to know the answers to these questions - and many more? Here, in this amazing book are the answers to the top 52 questions - the ones most often asked of Santa - one for each week of the year. Whether parents read them to their children, or everyone reads them for themselves, you'll have fun every week from one Christmas to the next! Hardcover, 5-in. x 5-in., 116 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Written by S. Claus. Art and Cover by Chris Browne. Are you the real Santa? How do you deliver presents when we don't have a chimney? How do the reindeer fly? Can you really see us when we're sleeping? How do you know who's been naughty or nice? Did you ever want to know the answers to these questions - and many more? Here, in this amazing book are the answers to the top 52 questions - the ones most often asked of Santa - one for each week of the year. Whether parents read them to their children, or everyone reads them for themselves, you'll have fun every week from one Christmas to the next! Hardcover, 5-in. x 5-in., 116 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $77.00

Limited Sketched Edition - 1st printing. Written by S. Claus. Art and Cover by Chris Browne. Are you the real Santa? How do you deliver presents when we don't have a chimney? How do the reindeer fly? Can you really see us when we're sleeping? How do you know who's been naughty or nice? Did you ever want to know the answers to these questions - and many more? Here, in this amazing book are the answers to the top 52 questions - the ones most often asked of Santa - one for each week of the year. Whether parents read them to their children, or everyone reads them for themselves, you'll have fun every week from one Christmas to the next! Hardcover, 5-in. x 5-in., 116 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Coloring/activity book containing stories, puzzles, and more. No date, estimated from the first half of the twentieth century. 9.75 x 14.5; partial color; 20 pages on newsprint with heavy card-stock covers.

Santa's Play Book (undated, circa 1950) is a promotional comic distributed by various department stores. All features activities for children. Full color, 6-1/8-in. x 10-1/2-in., all newsprint, publisher unknown.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by Amber Stewart. Art and cover by Sonia Albert.

Less than a week before Christmas, Herbert Henry's father has lost his job, and worse, his Christmas cheer. Herbert needs the kind of help only Santa can provide. But as he journeys north to hand-deliver his letter to Santa, Herbert discovers that his power to help others, from busy Elves to a stranded Snow Bear...could be the key to everyone's merry Christmas.

The delight and drama of the journey is nothing compared to the surprise awaiting Herbert Henry upon reaching the House of Claus. Chaos abounds, Christmas is in jeopardy, and it is down to one industrious little boy, an only slightly helpful dog, and the cast of characters Herbert has helped and befriended on the way to save Christmas...but can Herbert also save his father and his home?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

#2865. This children's Christmas activity book is broken into three sections, with all three parts intended to be colored in by the user. The first third of the book contains activity pages like connect the dots, mazes, and paper ornaments to cut-out and hang on the tree. The second part is titled "Festivals and Holidays" and it looks at different Christmas traditions around the world. The final part of the book contains the classic story "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Squarebound softcover, 8 1/8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, BW. Cover price $0.29.

December 21, 1929. The classic magazine featuring current event articles, editorials, human interest pieces, humor, illustrations, a letter column, poetry, single-panel gag cartoons, and stories by the leading writers of the time. Cover by J.C. Leyendecker. 11-in. x 14-in.; mostly black and white; 86 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $9.00

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"Christmas Stalkings!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. Former police officer Dragon fights to make the world a better place. When Santa Claus goes missing it's up to the World's Greatest Superhero to fill in for the Fat, Jolly Old Elf in order to save Christmas! While the REST of the world's heroes franticly search for the missing gift-giver, the Savage One prepares for the busiest night of his life! Can Christmas be saved and order restored? Who knows?! This is the Savage Dragon - the book where darned near anything can happen! You're guess is as good as mine! A soppy, sentimental self-contained issue celebrating the holiday. Fun for the whole family. A great jumping-on place for new readers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Stories and art by Angelo De Cesare, Hy Rosen, Ken Selig, and Jorge Pacheco. As part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s, they licensed the beloved high-school TV series featuring Zack and all his friends. The gang attempts to recreate Kelly's winter memories, but that's not as easy as it sounds. Zack's latest scheme involves getting everyone a tutor so they can study less. Plus a Screech-themed puzzle and a photo pinup of the Bayside Gang. A Chillin Holiday; High Resolution; The Bayside Bugler. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

by Moody, Ruggles, Barry & Greathouse For Veronica, death was just the beginning. Now she faces an army of the undead, including a ghastly grim reaper, a sadistic St. Nick, and a giant zombie with road rage! This Christmas, put Scarlet Veronica on your naughty list! Cover price $3.50.

German-American newspaper from Chicago, Illinois, 1894. Features political cartoons, gag cartoons, illustrations, jokes, and games. All in German. Non-stapled paper folds to 8 pages, 8-1/2" x 11-1/2".

Shaggy's gotta have it! No, not Scooby snacks--the latest video game! But can the gang brave the (gulp) ghost to get Shag and Scoob the Christmas present of their dreams? Plus monster museum mayhem and more! Written and illustrated by various. Cover by Manny Galan and Mike DeCarlo. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.99.

Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum Art by Robert Pope, Jeralds & tk Cover by Scott McRae & tk It's a Wonderful Fright for the Scooby gang! Terrified by constantly chasing ghosts and goblins, Shaggy & Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn't exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! Plus, Shaggy does his best Santa Claus impersonation, only to be kidnapped by evil elves! Ho-Ho-Horror! Cover price $2.25.

Written by Greg Thompson, Ivan Velez and Darryl Kravitz Art by Robert Pope, Karen Machette and Vince Deporter Cover by Scott Neely The holidays are a time for family, for giving and, of course, receiving...the scare of your life! Cover price $2.25.

Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum Pencils by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Dan Davis, Scott McRae and Dan Davis Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae Reprinting the hauntingly fun tale from SCOOBY-DOO #115, Shaggy and Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn't exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Racketeers Kidnap Miss Santa Claus starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston [signed as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter; When Wonder Woman decides to play Santa Claus for some children who have lost all hope, she never would believe it would lead her up against a gang of gold thieves. The Story of Sir Francis Drake--Picture Stories From American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. Treasure For Ten Cents starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Henry M. Stanley starring Flying Colors, script and art by John M. Jenks. Vandals Desecrate Churches starring Gay Ghost, art by Jon L. Blummer. Meet Mr. Waffles starring Wildcat, art by Joe Gallagher. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

"A Christmas Story" Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Todd Nauck. Inks by Andrew Hennessey. Cover by Todd Nauck and Richard Case. It's Christmas Eve in the big city and the Amazing Spider-Man needs to buy one more gift! While the web-slinger frantically swings around town looking for the perfect gift, he bumps into an old foe...Hydro-Man! However Spidey doesn't want to waste time in a fight; he still has to find that last gift! Can the wondrous wall-crawler keep the streets safe and finish his shopping before Santa arrives? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Billy Walters, Hope Hibbert, and Ellen Hibbert. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Special Numbers Issue with text in both English and Spanish. 7-in. x 10.25-in.; full color; 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Final issue. War's Christmas Present! Sgt. Rock and Easy Co. go into their final monthly battle with a special Christmas issue, featuring stories reprinted from OUR ARMY AT WAR by Robert Kanigher, Mike Friedrich and Sam Glanzman, with art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Glanzman and John Severin. Cover by Kubert. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Sagara. The Politics of Fanboys article by Ben Dunn; inside front cover indicia page editorial; criticizes use of "fanboy" as a derogatory term. Christmas Presence, script by Mike Curtis, art by Charles Ettinger; most of the cast have a Christmas party; a prowler is caught outside the house; Mr. Pakderm has a heart attack. Ghost of a Chance, script by Robert Teague, pencils by Mike Curtis (breakdowns) and Frank Gembeck Jr., inks by Frank Gembeck Jr.; Scotty Bob meets the theatre's ghost. Shanda the Panda Mystery Science Theater 3000 spoof by Andrew Thompson. Shanda the Panda illustration by Taral Wayne. Back cover ad for Giant Shanda Animal #1. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Shirley Lee, Winter Edition (1950 circa) is a department store fashion promotional comic book distributed by the Jandrey Company Department Stores.. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in.

Aspen Store Holiday Variant! It's the beginning of the end as Theo fights not only to save himself, but the fate of two worlds! However, even if Perspecta and Earth survive, how will Theo and our gang react when the true threat is revealed? Plus, what's going on with Ange and Dev? Believe us, you don't want to miss this! Brought to you by the same great creative team of Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro, Micah Gunnell, Jason Gorder, and Beth Sotelo. The next exciting installment of comic's newest hit franchise, Shrugged has arrived! Cover price $2.99.

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Stories by Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas. Art and new cover by Michael Cherkas. Caliber reprints the Renegade Press cult-classic series about alien invasions and conspiracy paranoia, including some updated art. Matt makes a desperate deal to reveal the truth behind the alien invasion. Also, the last Dick Mallet story. Intended to reprint the entire 12 issues, but this was the final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

(W/A) McGreal, Rogers, Verrone, Davis, Lloyd, Majoros, Matsumoto Celebrate the winter break with a healthy helping of Simpsons stories! First, Mr. Burns jacks up the cost of power in Springfield, with alarming results. Then Homer wins a ski trip from Duff Beer, but can't decide whether to take his family... or his bar buddies! Also, witness the effects of flu and cold season as it spreads through Springfield. And has Principal Skinner discovered a way to end 'Snow Days' forever? Finally, Homer finds a potential gold mine in the debris of a crashed airplane... a shipment of KrustyBurger's new secret sauce! Cover price $4.99.

Sing of Christmas (1958) is a promotional song book distributed by the Ben Franklin Store. Contains many popular Christmas carols including Silent Night, Joy to the World, Jingle Bells, and many more. Also includes holiday and religous inspired illustrations. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

Price includes record that follows story.

Stories by Hilarie Staton. Art by Mark Braun and Howard Bender. An all-ages comic based on the Slimer cartoons from the Real Ghostbusters cartoon show. Slimer agrees to let Professor Dweeb experiment on him; Slimer helps a lost Santa find his way during a snowstorm and power outage. Christmas Experiments; Holiday Storm. Plus puzzles, games and a Draw Slimer page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Mike Ploog. "Red X-Mas," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Mark Farmer; Origin of Pistol; Pistol helps out Officer Perez, and in doing so incurs the anger of his stepfather, union head Mack McCullum. 44 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories by Skip McRobert. Art and cover by Enzo Pertile. Three twisted tales from Buzz Bee Cafe. A waitress contemplates the spiritual side of coffee; a womans weight is somehow connected to the fate of the world; Santa Claus meets Hitlers ghost. Possibly the first comic book cover ever to feature Santa Claus and Hitler. 72 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $12.00.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. It's a whole new Smile! Mars: Is falling in love a trial by fire? Kira must face the depth of her feelings when the jealous Harumi begins to antagonize her for being so close with Rei; Planet Ladder: Orphaned child of two worlds, Kaguya is visited by the Singing Princess who tells her that she is the "chosen one," and that she may be the legendary Princess Kaguya!; Peach Girl: The Battle for Toji reaches it's conclusion as Sae's web of lies is uncovered before the school. When Toji comes to Momo's rescue, Sae tries to paint him as the villain, but the school's not buying it - not any more. It seems that this isn't the first relationship that the jealous Sae has tried to foul up. So does this mean happily ever after for Momo and Toji?; Paradise Kiss: When Yukari is accosted on the street by a gutter punk and a transvestite, and asked to play fashion model for their bisexual designer's newest creation, to call her shocked would be an understatement! Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. By Peyo. A magical collection of Christmas tales to light up the coldest winter nights, from one of the greatest storytellers of our time. There's no peace on earth when Christmas comes to the Smurfs Village, at least not while Gargamel is lurking about! In this special collection of frosty fun and frolic, before The Smurfs can stuff their stockings and open their presents, they have to deal with dragons, talking snowmen, grumpy bears, a kidnapped Santa Claus, and a reindeer chase through the starry night sky! It's a race to save Christmas in this smurfy Holiday treasure for the whole family. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. By Peyo. A magical collection of Christmas tales to light up the coldest winter nights, from one of the greatest storytellers of our time. There's no peace on earth when Christmas comes to the Smurfs Village, at least not while Gargamel is lurking about! In this special collection of frosty fun and frolic, before The Smurfs can stuff their stockings and open their presents, they have to deal with dragons, talking snowmen, grumpy bears, a kidnapped Santa Claus, and a reindeer chase through the starry night sky! It's a race to save Christmas in this smurfy Holiday treasure for the whole family. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

After defeating Ravenus, the energy absorbing villain in last issue, Solar has to figure out what to do with him and how to keep him from interfering with Christmas plans in "Noel Nightmare." Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by Peter Grau & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Jamal Peppers and Terry Austin. Cover by Jennifer Hernandez. The THUNDEROUS conclusion to the latest Sonic story arc crashes to a close at LIGHTNING speed! 'Ambushed!' Part Two: Sonic's gotten himself into a hairy situation! The savage Werehog threatens to erupt from within, and the vengeful Egg Boss Thunderbolt attacks from without! What's a cursed hedgehog to do? Unfortunately he won't get by with a little help from his friends-the Freedom Fighters are far too busy fighting for their lives against three killer E-100 robots! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

By Edkin, Wahnish, Austin, and Spaz "Badd Eggnog": ?Tis the season for giving gifts and good will to all... or in Dr. Eggmans' case a perfect opportunity to crush the hopes and dreams of children everywhere, ruin Sonics' reputation, and steal gobs of the funny green stuff (money to you and I ) all in time for the winter holidays. How could Eggman do this? With the help of Santa Claus of course! With a kooky Christmas cover by Spaz! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.25.