Christmas comic books

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1st printing. Text by Benni Bodker. Art and cover by John Kenn Mortensen. A tongue-in-cheek guide to the beasts to watch out for during a cozy Christmastime. In the wintry season, when we all delight in joyful thoughts of family, presents, and sugarplums, we mustn't forget that the night is dark and full of terrors. Thankfully, bold adventurers Benni Bødker and John Kenn Mortensen have journeyed far and wide to comb through ancient tomes, listen to folk tales, and spy upon loathsome lairs to catalog the most frightful creatures of the netherworld that appear around Christmas time. A CHRISTMAS BESTIARY is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga and the Krampus to the less encountered(but quite deadly) Yule Wight and Gryla. Bødker's brief text entries include the lore and background of each creature, plush andy info such as danger level that will help you survive (but noguarantees!). Mortensen's gothic, pen-and-ink renderings bringthese bone-chilling beasts to life on the page. Eerie, playful, and practical, A CHRISTMAS BESTIARY is the perfect collection for the ones who love - or fear - the things that go bump in the night. John Kenn Mortensen is a Danish cult illustrator celebrated by fans around the world for his incredibly detailed illustrations of monsters. Benni Bødker is one of Denmark's leading writers of YA horror fiction. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Carlos A. Cornejo. Art by Chiqui de la Fuente. Published in Italy, this is a graphic adaptation of the classic tale of redemption. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

1st Printing. "A Christmas Carol!" Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Art by Jun Lofamia. Cover by Mark Hannon. This story is synonymous with the destive and giving spirit of Christmas, and is one of the most widely read classics of all time. Softcover, 64 pages, full color.

Original Text - 1st printing. Written by Charles Dickens. Art by Sean Michael Wilson. The original Christmas tale is brought to life in this colorful graphic novel adaptation. The second Charles Dickens title from Classical Comics, A Christmas Carol is perhaps Dicken's best-loved and most famous story. Set in Victorian England and highlighting the social injustice of the time, readers see one Ebeneezer Scrooge go from oppressor to benefactor when he receives a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should be, one Christmas Eve night. These full-color graphic novels bring Dickens vision to life and remain true to the original story. The Original Text edition features Dickens' original story, and the Quick Text edition features an abridged text that maintains the flavor and feel of the original. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Quick Text - 1st printing. Written by Charles Dickens. Art by Sean Michael Wilson. The original Christmas tale is brought to life in this colorful graphic novel adaptation. The second Charles Dickens title from Classical Comics, A Christmas Carol is perhaps Dicken's best-loved and most famous story. Set in Victorian England and highlighting the social injustice of the time, readers see one Ebeneezer Scrooge go from oppressor to benefactor when he receives a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should be, one Christmas Eve night. These full-color graphic novels bring Dickens vision to life and remain true to the original story. The Original Text edition features Dickens' original story, and the Quick Text edition features an abridged text that maintains the flavor and feel of the original. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. NOTE: REDUCED DIALOGUE FOR EASIER READING. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Scott McCullar. Art by Naresh Kumar. One of the most popular Christmas stories of all time, Dickens's novel remains a great favorite the world over. A poignant and thought-provoking story, it's a delight to read again and again in this graphic adaptation by Naresh Kumar. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Stephen L. Stern. Art and Cover by Douglas A. Sirois.

From Stephen L. Stern, writer of Markosia's masterful Beowulf graphic novel, and acclaimed artist Douglas A. Sirois, comes this superb full-color adaptation of Dickens' timeless classic. Sacrificing none of Dickens' rich language and filled with cinematic artwork, A Christmas Carol is a wonderfully faithful adaptation of the quintessential Christmas story.

Softcover, 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Benjamin Harper. art and cover by Dono Almara. Ebenezer Scrooge has always hated Christmas, but in this particular Eve, he's given another reason to be wary of the holiday: the ghost of Jacob Marley comes to visit! Clad in heavy chains and burdensome weights, Marley's ghost warns Scrooge that three spirits will visit him over the next three nights, each with a ghastly story to share. Will Scrooge's ghoulish experience teach him to embrace the spirit of Christmas, or will he say "bah humbug" to the holidays for the last time? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Based on the Story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Jose-Luis Munuera. Art and cover by Jose-Luis Munuera. Charles Dickens's most famous story, adapted by a star of European comics. In 19th century London, on Christmas Eve, the greedy, selfish misanthrope Scrooge encounters the ghost of his dead partner, who warns him that three spirits will visit him to make him change his ways before he is damned forever. Charles Dicken's story is universally known, but in this adaptation by Munuera, Ebenezer becomes Elizabeth, and that simple yet fundamental difference, with all the social baggage it entails, may make her rather more unrepentant than her original model. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Cover and interior art by Hal Foster. Written by Charles Dickens. On Christmas Eve grizzled miser Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley; The dead partner was as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways; Scrooge declines, but the first of the three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, visits as promised; Scrooge sees those events in his past life that forged his character; The Ghost of Christmas Present and The Ghost of Christmas visit him as well; Scrooge is given the chance to change his ways. Hardcover 6-in x 7-in. 160 pages B&W.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Patrice Buendia. Art and cover by Jean-Marc Stalner. A Christmas Carol tells the tale of a bitter old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his profound experience of redemption during the course of a Christmas Eve night. During which he learns that if he doesn't change his ways, he will end up walking the Earth forever as an invisible and lonely ghost, like his deceased friend Jacob Marley. This story by Charles Dickens is an established holiday classic. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Guido Martina. Art by Jose Colomer Fonts. Cover by Giovan Carpi.

Celebrate the holiday spirit in this adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic ghost story! Scrooge McDuck is a grumpy old business owner with a heart of stone. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who take him on journeys to his past, present, and future. Share in the wisdom and inspiration of Scrooge as he learns to open his heart on Christmas night-and all nights to come!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. By Rod Espinoza. Charles Dickens's holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, is given a fresh twist-with a female Scrooge! Rod Espinosa (The Courageous Princess) adapts and illustrates this story of the miserly Eliza Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of the past, present, and future on one fateful Christmas eve. Hardcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Includes Book and Plush Toy

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Written by Doogie Horner. Art and cover by JJ Harrison.

The best-selling holiday classic storybook A Die Hard Christmas is now a charming holiday gift set. Based on the fan-favorite Christmas movie Die Hard, this cleverly reimagined homage, based on the poem "The Night Before Christmas," is filled with whimsical illustrations and comes with a plush toy of hero John McClane, complete with suction cup attachment for easy hanging.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Written by Doogie Horner. Art and cover by JJ Harrison.

All John McClane wants for Christmas is to reunite with his estranged family. But when his wife's office holiday party turns into a deadly hostage situation, he has to save her life before he can get home in time for Christmas!

The unconventional fan-favorite movie Die Hard is now an illustrated storybook-complete with machine guns, European terrorists, and a cop who's forced to rely on all his cunning and skills (and the help of a fellow officer) to save the day. Based on Clement Moore's classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and filled with whimsical illustrations, this cleverly re-imagined homage is destined to become a holiday classic.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Doogie Horner. Art and cover by JJ Harrison.

All John McClane wants for Christmas is to reunite with his estranged family. But when his wife's office holiday party turns into a deadly hostage situation, he has to save her life before he can get home in time for Christmas!

The unconventional fan-favorite movie Die Hard is now an illustrated storybook-complete with machine guns, European terrorists, and a cop who's forced to rely on all his cunning and skills (and the help of a fellow officer) to save the day. Based on Clement Moore's classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and filled with whimsical illustrations, this cleverly re-imagined homage is destined to become a holiday classic.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Based on a Story by Tone Thyne and a Screenplay by Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen. Adapted by Frank Berrios. Art and cover by Fabrizio Petrossi. Celebrate the holidays with this Big Golden Book retelling of Nickelodeon's A PAW Patrol Christmas. Ryder and the PAW Patrol are ready for Christmas, especially Rubble who really, really, really wants a new drill! But when Santa falls sick and mischievous Mayor Humdinger hatches a plan to swipe all the presents from the North Pole, its up to Rubble to learn the true meaning of Christmas and help save the holiday! Children ages 3 to 7 will love this heartwarming Big Golden Book that retells the primetime special, A PAW Patrol Christmas. Get on the case with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are always ready to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay using their PAWsome vehicles, tools, and teamwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Cover by Dan Parent.

Have a holly, jolly Christmas in this title featuring some of Archie's most merry stories!

It's the most wonderful time of the year once again! Archie and the gang are doing the last of their Christmas shopping and decking the halls in this special collection. Can Archie get his Christmas decorating done in time for the big day? Will Reggie get his name taken off Santa's Naughty List?

Get ready for the gift of festively fun tales from Riverdale!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Cover by Phil Foglio. Stories and art by Donna Barr, Roberta Gregory, Colin Upton, Mike Sagara, Mike Curtis, Mike Dashow, Dwight Decker, Teri S. Wood and Dan Foley. A holiday-themed anthology from indie publisher MU. The Desert Peachs adventures after the war; a Christmas tale from the furry series Rhudiprtt; the very first appearance of popular furry character Shanda the Panda; Foglios cover spoofs a famous Christmas illustration by Thomas Nast. 44 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Cover by David Hutchinson and Fred Perry. New (un)life is breathed into our yearly collection of creepy Christmas tales! Find all your old, moldy favorites from Fred Perry, David Hutchison, Joe Wight, and Ben Dunn under the tree (possibly buried nearby). Like a zombie virus, it's a gift that keeps on giving! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Cover by Dan Day. Edited by Roger Broughton. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Joe Halloy, Nicola Cuti, Jack Abel, Mike Zeck, and Pat Boyette. Sometimes listed as Christmas Horror, the title that appears on the cover; the indicia reads ACG Christmas Special. Reprints of stories from classic Charlton horror comics of the 1970s, all focusing on toys becoming supernatural instruments of revenge and justice. Action figures complicate the plans of airplane hijackers; A teddy bear plays guardian angel for children who need protection, including a kidnapped girl; A boy dreams about his toys and they come to life. Featuring reprints Charltons Ghost Manor, Haunted, and Scary Tales. Only A Toy; Terrible Teddy; The Things Some Kids Dream Up!; The Teddy Bear. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Andrew Arnold. Christmas is coming! The Magic Cartooning Elf and his friend the Knight join forces to make a Christmas comic for Santa to give to all the boys and girls in the world. Adventures in Cartooning: Christmas Special is a zany adventure story seamlessly integrated with nuggets of practical cartooning tips: how to write, illustrate, print, and distribute comics! It's a terrific holiday gift, and after reading it, kids will be inspired to make more gifts with comics! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Written by W.G. Baxter. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W

Written by W.F. Thomas. 16 pages, B&W