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  • Issue #1-1ST
    War, Politics and Superheroes SC (2011) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Marc Dipaolo. Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film - Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the 70-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $45.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Where are You Leopold? Hero in Plain Sight TPB (2021 Humanoids) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Michel-Yves Schmitt. Art and cover by Vincent Caut.

    Leopold is just an ordinary, everyday kid...who can turn himself invisible!

    After months of torment, Leopold's sister, Celine, is finally having some success turning him away from pranks and mischief and toward heroism. But when the two of them find themselves stuck at their grandparents' farm on "vacation," a bored Leopold's scheme to free a bunch of captive animals spins wildly and hilariously out of control, sending the entire town after his costumed alter ego, "Super Leo"!

    Join Leopold and Celine as they scramble to undo Leo's mess and restore order to their grandparents' village before Super Leo's secret identity is exposed!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.99.

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    Who Wants to Be a Superhero Feedback (2007) 1

    STAN LEE (W), WILL CONRAD (A), JOE PIMENTEL (I), MICHAEL BARTOLO (C), GUILHERME BALBI and IG BARROS (Cover) One-shot Last summer, the SciFi Channel, Nash Entertainment, and comics legend Stan Lee helped turn an ordinary person into an actual comic-book superhero! This year they're set to do it again, and to kick things off, Dark Horse presents the origin of last year's winner, Feedback! Computer whiz Matthew Atherton is tricked by Ironside-the world's deadliest terrorist-into helping him perfect an unstoppable robot vehicle, little knowing that Ironside intends to use the vehicle to destroy Matthew's hometown! Left for dead by the terrorists, an unexpected event turns Matthew into Feedback, giving him one chance to redeem himself and save the city! FC, 40 pages Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wolf HC (2018 SelfMadeHero) By Rachael Ball 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Rachael Ball.

    It is the long, hot summer of 1976. Hugo, the youngest child of three, is walking with his father in the woods. There, he comes face-to-face with a wolf - and from that moment on, his life will never be the same again. Soon after, a tragic accident leaves Hugo desolate and disoriented. The family, now grieving and incomplete, moves to a new home. Among Hugo's new neighbors is the Wolf Man, a dangerous recluse, according to the boy next door. Spellbound by the movie The Time Machine and desperate to return to the days before the accident, Hugo draws up plans to build a contraption that will turn back time. But only the Wolf Man has the parts Hugo needs to complete his machine, and that will mean entering his sinister neighbor's house. Beautifully illustrated in pencil, Wolf is a captivating and poignant graphic novel about confronting childhood grief and overcoming the loss of a loved one.

    Hardcover, 296 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

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    $33 Rachael Ball Wolf (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)

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  • Issue #1
    Wolverstone and Davis Street Heroes (1997 Sundragon Comics) 1

    Written by Steven P. Jones, art by Christopher Jones. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Womanthology Heroic HC (2011 IDW) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Annie Nocenti, Anya Martin, Barbara Kesel, Kimberly Komatsu, Gail Simone, Trina Robbins, Samantha Newark, and many more (w) o Camille d'Errico, Renae DeLiz, Ming Doyle, Colleen Doran, Fiona Staples, and Stephanie Buscema. Womanthology is a large-scale anthology showcasing the works of women in comics. It is created entirely by over 140 women of all experience levels, from young girls who love to create comics all the way up to top industry professionals. All of the short stories will center around our theme for this volume; Heroic. There will also be features, such as Professional How-Tos, a Kids/Teens section showcasing their works and giving tips, as well as a section dedicated to some Iconic female comic creators of the past, such as Nell Brinkley, and much more. Profits of this book will go towards the Charities of GlobalGiving.org. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 300 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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    $25 Womanthology Heroic Hardcover Women in the Comics Field Showcase IDW Comics

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    World of Reading: Avengers Five Super Hero Stories SC (2020 Marvel Press) A 5-in-1 Bind-Up Reader 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Alexandra West, Elana Cohen, and Kelsey Sullivan. Art by Simone Boufantino, Eduardo Mello, Geanes Holland, Cucca Vincenz, Salvatore Di Marco, Carlo Barberi, Dario Brizuela, Gaetano Petrigno, and Geanes Holland.

    Discover how Marvel's most popular characters became the Super Heroes they are today! Featuring Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk, this World of Reading Level 1 reader bind up includes five origin adventure stories!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.

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    World of Reading: Marvel Super Hero Adventure Tricky Trouble SC (2017 Marvel Press) Level Pre-1 1-1ST

    1st printing. The first Pre-K early reader, featuring the soft and friendly super-hero art, word repetition, and simple sentences. Loki keeps playing tricks on Thor in Mischief Mayhem!, a pre-K leveled reader featuring picture reading, word repetition, and short, simple sentences with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes. Perfect for readers in training (Pre-K-Kindergarten). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-ini., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

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    World of Reading: Marvel Super Heroes HC (2012 Marvel Press) Level 1 and 2 1-1ST

    1st printing. Featuring six early readers tales starring Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Wasp, and Ant-Man! The World of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer emerging readers books that they will want to read featuring characters that excite them. Level 1: Beginner Reader - Pre-K-Grade 1. Level 2: Junior Reader - Kindergarten-Grade 2. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

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    World of Reading: Star Wars Galaxy of Adventure Heroes and Villains SC (2019 Marvel Press) Level 2 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Meet the characters from the beloved Star Wars saga! Featuring easy-to-read text and colorful artwork, this illustrated primer with stickers is ideal for young fans learning to read. A World of Reading Level 2 book. (Level 2)

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $4.99.

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    World of Reading: Star Wars: Meet the Galactic Heroes SC (2023 Disney Lucasfilm Press) Level 1 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Emeli Juhlin and Nate Millici. Art and cover by Titmouse and Tomatofarm. Padawans learning to read will love this introductory approach to the Force.Young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most iconic heroes from the Skywalker saga! Featuring the vibrant illustration style from the celebrated Galaxy of Adventures animation shorts, this bind-up of level 1 readers includes five stories about Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke, Rey, and the ever-popular droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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    World's Greatest Super-Heroes HC (2005 DC 1st Edition) By Paul Dini and Alex Ross 1-1ST


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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth GN (1999 Treasury), Batman: War on Crime GN (1999 Treasury), Shazam: Power of Hope GN (2000 Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth GN (2001 Treasury), JLA: Secret Origins GN (2002 Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice GN (2003 Treasury).

    Written by Paul Dini and Alex Ross. Art and cover by ALex Ross.

    You can't afford to miss this massive slipcased hardcover you've been waiting for, featuring the stunning art of the Eisner Award-winning team of the incomparable Alex Ross & writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross to create six oversized tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE.

    These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators, and much more!

    This landmark volume also features an introduction by noted book designer and author Chip Kidd, a new painted cover by Alex Ross, and an 8-page foldout of the JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE poster featuring every member of the JLA by Ross.

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 396 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Wrong Earth We Could Be Heroes (2023 Ahoy) 1A

    Written by Tom Peyer. Art by Jamal Igle, Juan Castro. Cover by Jamal Igle. AHOY's first hit series returns with a two-issue anniversary celebration from creators Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle! With Dragonflyman, Dragonfly, and the rest of the masked crime-fighters trapped elsewhere in the multiverse, Earth-Alpha's police, government, and banks are taken over by dastardly villains! New heroes emerge-but can they prevail? Also featuring a new chapter of the AHOY 5th anniversary prose serial by Mark Russell! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero The Golden Age of Comic Books 1938-1950 SC (2004) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Contributions by Jerry Robinson, Michael Chabon, and Jules Feiffer. This program has information about creators, characters, and key issues that shaped the Golden Age of Comics. Features Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Joker, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Daredevil (original) and many, many more! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W.

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    Zatopek GN (2020 SelfMadeHero) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Jan Novak. Art by Jaromir99.

    Emil Zátopek is arguably the greatest Olympic champion of all time.

    The Czech runner's three gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics, for the 5,000 meter, 10,000 meter, and marathon, is an achievement that has never been matched. Even before the Helsinki Games, Zátopek had scored a remarkable victory, successfully pressuring the communist regime to allow his colleague Stanislav Jungwirth, who until then had been excluded on political grounds, to compete.

    In Zátopek, Jan Novák and Jaromír 99 trace the extraordinary life and times of the great Olympian.

    Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

    Cover price $22.99.

  • Issue #1
    Zeros 2 Heroes Flip Book (2010) 1

    2010 New York Comic Con giveaway. Flipbook cotaining the stories: "Pashanata" and "The Dream Detectives" Written by Carmen Wright. Art by Richard Pace, Ian Sokoliwski, Craig Shepard, and Stephen Buell. Cover art by Richard Pace. 32 pgs. Full color.

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    Zowie! The TV Superhero Craze In '60s Pop Culture HC (2024 TwoMorrows) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Mark Voger. Holy phenomenon! In the way-out year of 1966, the action comedy Batman starring Adam West premiered and triggered a tsunami of super swag, including toys, games, Halloween costumes, puppets, action figures, and lunch boxes. Meanwhile, still more costumed avengers sprang forth on TV (The Green Hornet, Ultraman), in movies (The Wild World of Batwoman, Rat Pfink and Boo Boo), and in animation ("Space Ghost," "The Marvel Super Heroes"). Zowie! traces the history of the superhero genre from early films, through the 1960s TV superhero craze, and its pop culture influence ever since. This history, in pop art colors that conjure the period, spotlights the coolest collectibles and kookiest knockoffs every '60s kid begged their parents for, and features interviews with the TV stars (West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Julie Newmar, Van Williams), the artists behind the comics (Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella), and others. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $43.95.