Great Comics comic books issue 1

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1st printing. By Mark Waid. This book looks at Superman - The Man of Steel - in all his glory, as he appeared during his first two decades. The covers of Action Comics offer a view of the history of Superman and his adventures. The "Golden Age" - from the first issue of 1938 until the mid-1950's - holds a special place in the hearts of Superman's legion of followers. Organized by theme and featuring nearly 200 early Superman Action covers, this volume traces the evolution of the most powerful hero American pop culture has ever produced. The covers range from from "Archenemies" to "Superman's Girlfriend", and from "Forces of Evil" to "Mild-Mannered Reporter", and more. The chapters present Superman in his many facets as crime fighter, wartime hero, role model, invincible visitor from another planet, and comic book icon. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, text (with color illustration)

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The Great Comics Game #10410 was the collaborative effort of John Stanley (Little Lulu) & Malcolm Whyte (Fat Cat Coloring Book Series) to produce a trivia quiz/puzzle book about the world of comic strips and comic books. Heavily illustrated with drawings of famous superheroes and comic-strip characters, 32 pages, card-stock cover, FC, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in. Cover price $1.00.

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2nd and later printings. Edited by Herb Galewitz. Syndicated by the Daily News: New York's Picture Newspaper and Chicago Tribune. Collects comic strips featuring The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, Little Orphan Annie, Teenie Weenies, Tiny Tim and many more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, B&W. All Ages

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yusuke Watanabe. Art and cover by Sanami Suzukui. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. AN EXCITING KAIJU STORY BLENDED WITH THE YOKAI OF JAPANESE FOLKLORE, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BOTH! After giant kaiju threaten to destroy Japan, the guardian spirits of the nation, known as 'Yokai' appear before the young boy Kei... They tell him he is the descendant of the legendary monster slayer Watanabe no Tsuna, and may be the only person who can stop the catastrophe. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Alex Graudin. Art and cover by Kate Hannigan.

Rising from the Ashes!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics!

Travel back in time to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, the deserts of the American southwest, the riot at the Stonewall Inn, and beyond! The past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to our modern lives.

In the debut this volume, turn the clock back to 1871. Red-hot embers swirl on a dry prairie wind, igniting a blaze that will engulf Chicago for two terrifying days. As a young brother and sister rescue a helpless puppy, they race to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno and reunite with their lost families. With downtown reduced to a charred skeleton of itself, how will the once-proud city ever rebuild?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Cover by Joe Quesada. A special "Marvel's Greatest Comics" reprint of this hard to find issue! The Five Nightmares: Part 1 of 6 - Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA. A bold new ONGOING TITLE for the biggest hero of 2008! IRON MAN! You know you love him! And as the summer's most anticipated movie boot-jets its way into theaters, here's the perfect jumping-on point for new readers and Iron Man fans alike! Tony Stark - Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite...except younger, faster, smarter...and immeasurably evil. Also includes reading chronologies for Iron-Man and War Machine! 32 PGS./Rated A

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1st printing.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

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Story and art by Nina Paley. When Nina Paley's "Kute Kitty Kartoon" graced the pages of Dark Horse Presents #53, no one could have predicted the tide of mail that flooded the DH offices, all demanding more Nina Paley! So who says we don't listen to our readers?! Dark Horse is proud to present an entire compilation of stories by this ultratalented Bay Area artist, collected for the first time ever! You'll get to spend Saturday night with Nina in "A Popular Gal," follow Nina's adventures in "Underground Comix" and her tangles with the "Big Editor Boss-Man," travel with her "Deep in the Heart of Texas," and more! In the nouveau tradition of autobiographical comics -- but much funnier! All stories and art by Nina Paley. B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Century Comics takes the plunge and sets sail across the high SEA - as in South East Asia! This manga-style trade paperback features some of the greatest creators from across Singapore! Fusion rules in this collection of unpublished stories ranging in influences and styles from breathtaking Honk Kong direction to contemporary Japan - with the historic flavor of South East Asian artistry - all combined to create Singapore's Greatest Comics! A rare look at South East Asian influenced manga available in the United States for the very first time! This collection has it all: super-heroes, super-agents, vampires, and gothic adventures - this book is the perfect primer for the first-time manga reader! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Reprinting SUPREME POWER (2003) #1 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK Presenting a brand-new vision of a world about to give birth to its first generation of superheroes! This new MAX ongoing series follows the origins of these new heroes - from their birth through adulthood, and examines how their lives and abilities change and shape the world around them. A hard edged, mature and deeply personal saga that pushes the limits of the comics form into new, uncharted territory. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $1.00.

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Reprints Thor (2007 3rd Series) #1. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art and Cover by Olivier Coipel & Mark Morales. Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially BACK! You've waited for it, you've demanded it...and we say thee YEA! The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by CIVIL WAR? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK MILLAR Penciled by ADAM KUBERT Cover by BRYAN HITCH The Ultimate Universe at long last gets the fourth corner of its foundation as the World's Greatest Comic Magazine finally last makes its long-awaited Ultimate debut! Witness the birth of The Four - Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm & Ben Grimm - superhero icons for the new century! High school genius Reed Richards invites his friends to join him on the journey of a lifetime - and the Ultimate Universe will never be the same! It's a series about science, high adventure and above all else FAMILY, set in the most dynamic and unpredictable Universe in the comic book world! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Keith Rommel. Art and Cover by Klaus Schwandt. Sariel is the Angel of Death. One question that has been plaguing humanity since the beginning is what happens when we die? This is what transpires… 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Reprint of Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2008 Marvel) #1. Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG. Written by ERIC SHANOWER. Pencils by SKOTTIE YOUNG. The premiere American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum's beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress...but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$3.99 Cover price $1.00.

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Reprints X-23 (2005 1st Series) #1 Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN 'Innocence Lost,' Part 1 (of 6) Spinning out of NYX, star artist Billy Tan and the character's creator Craig Kyle kick off a new series starring X-23! Now it can be told. The full story behind the origin of X-23 - who she is, where she came from, and the exact nature of her relationship to Wolverine. You think you know, but you have no idea. Cover price $1.00.