The Funnies comic books issue 1

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Story, Art, and cover by Marty Nelson. Features satirical takes on classic characters, and the current events of the time when the book was produced. 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.75.

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1st printing. Edited by Ken Krueger. Wraparound cover by Gerry Mooney. Underground humor and fantasy comics with stories and art by John Pound (probably best known for his art on the Garbage Pail Kids trading stickers), David Weiss, Vincent Marchesano, Arthur J. Barks (pulp fantasy writer), Charles Momberger, David Coulson, Joe Benintende, and Ed Romero. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 44 pages, BW/PC. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Bob Fosters underground comix character Myron Moose returns after 14 years in a new series from Fantagraphics. Includes reprints from his 1970s series alongside new material. Story, art and cover by cartoonist and animator Bob Foster. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Story, Art, and Cover by Martin Hirchak. "Sonny Boy: Keep Your Cool!", "Sourpuss Kitty", "It's 1954 Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?", "Cats in America", "True Tales From the Blackest Pits of Hell", "Prehistoric Pete - Philosophical Caveman", and "Crazy Mark Meets the Smarties". 6.75" x 10.25", 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 #1 - May 1996. Written and illustrated by Kjartan Anorsson. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Michel Choquette. The Someday Funnies is the long-awaited collection of comic strips created in the early 1970s by world-famous artists and writers such as C. C. Beck, René Goscinny, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Art Spiegelman, and Gahan Wilson. What started out as a special insert for Rolling Stone took on a life of its own as writer/editor Michel Choquette traveled the world, commissioning this visual chronicle of the 1960s, only to find himself without a publishing partner or the financial support to continue. Forty years later, readers finally get to experience this legendary anthology as Choquette celebrates the birth, death, and resurrection of The Someday Funnies - 129 previously unpublished strips by 169 writers and artists. hardcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $55.00.

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Stories by Allen Saunders. Art by Elmer Woggon. Reprints of the classic comic strip about the adventures of a two-fisted photographer. An old college chum offers Steve a dangerous job as photographer for his muckraking magazine. The history of the Steve Roper strip, which started as the very different comedy strip "Chief Wahoo". A trapper captures a python in Malaysia. Also featuring a full-page ad for Bow-Lite, the "sensational ready-made electric" light-up bowtie. ("Wow the Women! Win New Friends!") Steve Roper and Wahoo; Brain Child; Trapper. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Originally did not come with 3-D glasses. 3-D stories: Dopey Duck, Eeny Meeny and Moe, Percy the Postman, Spot and Dot, and Bizzy Bee. "The House of Quacks"; Dopey finds a free ticket to a 3-D movie "The House of Quacks." "Three Rabbits Race a Turtle"; Three rabbits get into a race with a turtle, and the finish is surprising. "A Friend In Need" text story by Greg Michel. "An Atom-Smashing Super-Explosive"; Percy the Squirrel is a mailman whom must deliver an atom-smashing super explosive. "Spot and Dot Work On A Farm"; Spot and Dot are two unemployed dogs who take up work on a farm. "The Official Honey Taster"; An "official" Honey Taster arrives to sample the goods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st Printing. Art and Story by Larry Fuller and Raye Horne. 36 Pages. 18+ Adults Only. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Al Fago. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil Fago and unknown. Punchy tries to sell Shorty a talking dog in a tale starring Punchy and the Black Crow! Plus: Leon wins a trip to a dude ranch in a tale starring Leon the Lyin' Lion! Also: Five single panel Zoo's Who joke cartoons "Who's Who in Zoo" starring Punchy, Black Crow, Leon the Lyin' Lion and Nip the Cat; and Nip the Cat has a bag of magic beans in "The Jackpot"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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1981 Flip Book - 1st Printing. Featuring a collection of classic underground comic strips by Willie Murphy, Art Spiegelman, Justice Green, Bobby London, Sharky Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Bill Griffith, and R. Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jay Kinney, R. Hayes, James Osborne, Justin Green, Gilbert Shelton, Dan Clyne, Evert Geradts and Kim Deitch! A collection of the best underground and independent comics from the 1960s through 1970s. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 352 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS, Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By Robert C. Harvey. What made the comic strip so enduring? This fascinating study by one of the few comics critics to develop sound critical principles by which to evaluate the comics as works of art and literature unfolds the history of the funnies and reveals the subtle art of how the comic strip blends words and pictures to make its impact. Together, these create meaning that neither conveys by itself. The Art of The Funnies offers a critical vocabulary for the appreciation of the newspaper comic strip as an art form and shows that full awareness of the artistry comes from considering both the verbal and the visual elements of the medium. The techniques of creating a comic strip - breaking down the narrative, composition of the panel, planning the layout - have remained constant since comic strips were originated. Softcover, 298 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing. Written by Patrick Rosenkranz and Hugo Van Baren. Retrospective of the underground comic book boom during the R. Crumb era with tons of photographs and illustrations. Softcover, 8" x 10", 78 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers-

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Cover art by Howard Cruse. The Eclipse; Barefootz and Dolly encounter a cosmic phenomenon. Numerous one-page stories with Barefootz, Dolly, Headrack, and other characters. All art and scripts by Howard Cruse. Adults only. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Stories and art by Samuel J. Galentree. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Bob Oksner. Stories and art by Bob Oksner, Don Williams, Ben Levin, Ken Battefield, William Hudson, Ed Good, John Ushler, Gil Turner, Max Plaisted, Leo Isaacs, Tony Loeb, E. Smith, William Martin and Everett Kinstler. A wide-ranging anthology featuring superheroes, funny animals, historical adventure and jungle action. The debut of adventure heroes Wonderman, Zudo, Magnet, and Silver Knight, who would later appear in Mystery Comics (1944); Jungle lord Zudo battles ivory hunters; Grant Halford, aka Magnet, invents a "Geo-Locator" that allows him to find bad guys or missing persons. The Wonderman who appears in this issue has no connection to either the Wonder Man created by Will Eisner for Fox or the later Marvel character. Brad Spencer--Wonderman; Swifty Smith; Perky the Quiz Pig; Zudo; Cactus Cal; Chimp the Champ; Magnet; Pancho and Poco; Pa Tucket; Battleship the Wag; Silver Knight; Pip the Penguin; Wilbur; Chips; Iglik the Eskimo; Red, Bloodhound Detective. 132 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Return of Dr. Trunk", "The Insult That Mada a Man Out of Dan", and "Just Who is this Guy, Anyway?" Stories and art by Greg Holfeld. 20 pgs. Minimal color. Cover price $1.75.

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Canadian price variant. $1.15 cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Awesome Foursome, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When one of Archie's science emperiments explodes, four faculty members at Riverdale High gain super-powers and decide to fight crime as the Awesome Foursome. You Don't Need Drugs To... public service announcement with the Archie gang. The Good Old Days, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Haggly reminisces. Cover price $1.15.

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Comics fanzine published in Oberlin, OH. Editor/publisher Jay L. Zilber. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.85.

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Mini Comic promoted by various shoe stores. Features Casper, Baby Huey, Herman and Katnip, and Little Audrey. The title is derived from "Matty's Funday Funnies", a cartoon show featuring Harvey characters that aired in prime time during the late 50's and early 60's. 5-in x 7-in, 20 Pages, Full Color.

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1st printing. By Ron Goulart. In this definitive collection, Ron Goulart (author of The Great Comic Book Artists), one of the leading historians of pop culture, documents the evolution of the comic strip from The Yellow Kid to Dilbert. Softcover, 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 1, number 1. October 1938. Contains comic strips and text stories with action, murder mysteries, thrillers, and interesting facts. 8.5" x 4.75". Color cover with B&W interior. 128 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Edited by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly. It's a treasure and a treasury - a Raw for kids and imaginative adults. Innovative cartoonists and renowned children's book artists from around the world have gathered to bring you the magic of fairy tales through the wonder of comics. The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading! Those contributing include Art Spiegelman, William Joyce, Joost Swarte, Walt Kelly, Daniel Clowes, Lorenzo Mattotti, David Mazzucchelli, Chis Ware, Charles Burns, and many more! And as an added bonus, a story-telling board game is included. Hardcover, 9-in. x 14-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.