София Fantasy comic books issue 1

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Family Dollar Exclusive. Digest size comic reprints Amazing Fantasy (1962, 1995) #15 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963-98 1st Series) #1 & 2. By Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man. appearance of Aunt May, Uncle Ben, and J. Jonah Jameson. First appearance of the Chameleon and Fantastic Four guest appearance in "Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon." First appearance of the Vulture in "Duel to the Death with the Vulture." First appearance of the Terrible Tinkerer in "The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer." 34 pages, no ads, B&W interior, 5-in. x 6.5-in. Marvel also published five other similar Dollar Digests for Spider-Man (different than this one), Avengers, Fantastic Four, Hulk, and X-Men. (Note: some stories may be abridged to fit the format) Cover price $1.00.

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Stephen King mini-essay (quarter-page); Gene Wolf, Charles L. Grant; Michael Whelan cover Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. A companion volume to the Art of Final Fantasy XVI, featuring illustrations and concept art for the DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Return to the world of Valisthea in this 96-page hardcover art book presenting key art and visual assets from the development of the Final Fantasy XVI DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Printed on archival-quality text stock, this full-color volume offers character and enemy designs, environmental illustrations, and concept sketches, as well as art drawn by Final Fantasy XVI lead artist Kazuya Takahashi exclusively for this work. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Stories by Mike Curtis, Al Fago, Vince Fago, and John Jacobson. Art by Charles Ettinger, Ken Asche, Dann Phillips and Vince Fago. Cover by George Broderick. A modern revival of the classic Charlton Comics character, previously seen in Shanda Fantasy Arts Spotlight #11. When a meteor threatens the Earth, a scientist brings an Atomic Mouse comic book to life; the hero then seeks his place in the real world. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - January, 1953. Volume 1 No. 1. Cover by Leo Manso. Science Fiction and Fantasy stories by Alfred Coppel, Irving Cox, Jr., Arthur C. Clarke, Bryce Walton, John Christopher, E. Everett Evans, Milton Lesser, Charles L. Harness, Glen Malin, John Jakes, Frank Owen, and Theodore R. Cogswell. Illustrations by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Giunta, Vincent Napoli, Gerald McCann, and Mort Lawrence. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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March 1953. Cover by Leo Manso. Edited by Sol Cohen. Stories by Jack Vance, Irving Cox, Jr., Arthur C. Clarke, Kris Neville, John Christopher, Noah Gordon, Milton Lesser, John Jakes, and R. S. Richardson. Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Giunta, Norman Nodel, Gerald McCann, and Mort Lawrence. One of Avons experiments with combining pulp magazines and comics, this is a merger of two previous Avon digest-format magazines, Avon Fantasy Reader and Avon Science Fiction Reader. DP!; The Rather Improbable History of Hiliary Kiffer; Survivor; Breaking Point; As Holy and Enchanted; Hunt the Red Roe; Crack of Doom; Book reviews; The Agent; Forever is So Long; A Night on Mars Hill; The Parasite. 5-in. x 7.5-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Tony Strobl and Norm McGary. Stories and art by Al Hubbard, Paul Murry, Harvey Eisenberg, John Liggera, Pete Alvarado, Phil De Lara, Don Christensen, and Carl Fallberg. One of a series of 100-page specials Dell produced featuring Mickey Mouse in the various sections of Disneyland. This special features some unusual crossovers involving Disney characters. For example, Mickey and Goofy's helicopter gets captured by Captain Hook, who uses it to launch an aerial assault on Neverland. Donald Duck joins Pinocchio to search for the mysterious jolly-berries, but first they must face the whale Monstro. Uncle Scrooge helps the Seven Dwarves take on the Wicked Witch. The Flying Pirate; The Secret of the Jollyberries; Giant Acorns; The Washed-Up Witch; The Wizard of Misty Mountain; A Long Day for a Short Knight. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Countdown to Extinction, Part 2. Cover by Max Blackrabbit. Story and art by Shawntae Howard. Shanda picks up the anthropomorphic superhero science fiction adventure from Vision Comics. The storyline continues from issue #1 of the Vision series: Her home destroyed, Katherine has little choice but to the join Solar Foxes as the superhero Alleycat. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Three outstanding short stories. "Black Lotus" by Robert Bloch, "Flight Through Tomorrow" by Stanton A. Coblentz, and "The Cataaaaa" by A.E. van Vogt.

Vol. 1, No. 1. 8.75" x 11.75", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Art by Brian Denham & Various. Cover by Brian Denham. Steel your nerves and ready your eyes for a grand adventure: a collection of sword-and-sorcery imagery by Antarctic's premiere fantasy artists. Stalwart heroes and heroines, menacing monsters, damsels (and perhaps dudes) in distress-enough to satisfy the requirements of any campaign. And this is but a hefty foretaste of the quality to expect in the Fantasy Comics main series coming this spring! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Special Collector's Edition #1. Tom Baker- interview and complete filmography. 56 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

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Fanzine devoted to sound recordings of fantasy & science fiction films and radio programs. 8.5" x 11", 16 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sam Bosma. A young explorer and her muscle-bound friend go treasure hunting in a mummy's tomb, but if they want to get rich, they're going to have to abide by the ancient law of the land and best the mummy in a game of hoops! The question is, can they trust their bandaged adversary to play by the rules? Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. An encyclopedic collection of art and information from the global hit game Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, presented in a deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume. The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this lavishly illustrated book offers readers a wealth of insight into the making of the award-winning RPG. In addition to production art and CG imagery of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume showcases cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and other planning materials, all accompanied by extensive commentary from the development staff. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Vol. 1, No. 1 - April 1931. 6.5" x 9.25", 142 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Articles and photos covering fantasy-related films and television, including Star Wars, Laser Blast, Damnation Alley, James Bond ("The Spy Who Loved Me"), Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Starship Invasion, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, and interviews with Jane Seymour and Sinbad producer Charles Schneer. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 64 pages on newsprint. Cover price $1.25.

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Sorcerer of the Black Void, The Sunshine Wizard, Terranauts, and more... 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.70.

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1st printing. By Ryo Sumiyoshi. Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book-presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Fern Haught. Juniper and Hadley spend their days apprenticing at a bakery and performing at the local inn. But when a stranger makes an unusual order at the bakery, the friends set out on a journey to forage the magical mushrooms needed to make the requested pastries. Along the way, Juniper and Hadley stumble across a mystery too compelling to ignore: Something has been coming out of the woods at night and eating the local farmers' crops, leaving only a trail of glowy goo behind. What started as a simple errand soon turns into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends-and their caretaker, a fey named Thistle-who are in danger of losing their home. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $25.99.

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This series pays tribute to the Kirby and Ayers big monster stories that appeared in Marvel titles circa the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Peter Straub. Introducing stories of circuses traditional and bizarre, futuristic and steeped in tradition, joyful and heart-breaking! And among the actors you will find old friends, be they sad clowns or free-spirited gymnasts, as well as new ones - mammoths, mechanical piano men, and things best not described at all. Come in, come all, and enjoy the literary show unfolding! Softcover, 6-in. x9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing. By Wil Upchurch. Home to over twenty-five thousand rampaging orcs, Skraag is a city of pure brutality, a place of nightmare that even the bravest adventurer will fear to tread. Built from the ruins of an ancient dwarven stronghold the orcs themselves destroyed, the hordes of Skraag range for miles in every direction, brining slaughter and misery to any community unfortunate enough to be within range of their predations. This sourcebook includes: City History, Government, Daily Life, Religion, a Tour of the City, and a list of Movers and shakers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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UK Publication. 1st Printing. Collection of features from the original publication Sci-Fi and Fantasy Models (UK 1994 Next Millennium). Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W, 5.75" x 8.25", £9.99 cover price. Cover price $18.75.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Gordon Kerr. Foreword by John Harlacher. Beneath the waves stirs a malevolent, giant kraken-like monster - the terrifying creation of master of horror H.P. Lovecraft. First brought to life as part of his short story 'The Call of Cthulhu', published in the magazine Weird Tales, and later featuring in several of Lovecraft's works, Cthulhu is an iconic figure that has inspired imagination and terrified generations. It's name has come to define the whole mythos built up around Lovecraft's strange worlds and pantheon of monsters that inspire many writers to this day. In this exciting new book, punchy text describes how fantasy art, literature, movies and even games have been influenced by the terrifying Cthulhu, accompanied by powerfully atmospheric artworks! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. By Martin McKenna. Filled with insider hints, tips, and secrets from the pros, this must-have reference guide and compendium of digital fantasy art techniques tackles the medium's three main categories - fantasy, horror, and science fiction - and employs detailed step-by-step breakdowns for more than 25 paintings to demonstrate exactly how these images are produced. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, Full color. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Scott Purdy. Ten step-by-step projects show artists how to conceptualize, draw, and paint vampire characters. Projects include the vampire classics like the legendary Dracula to modern pop-culture icons such as the Goth Vampire, the Emo Vampire, and the High School Cheerleader vampire. The book provides guidelines on basic concepts and techniques, plus vampire lore throughout accompanied by Scott's impactful art. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. By Alan Lathwell. Ten extremely gradual step-by-step projects show artists how to conceptualize, draw, and paint a great selection of warrior hero characters. Projects include all classic male and female warrior archetypes - from Thor, Achilles, and Conan to a Ronin Samurai and female Amazon. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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Written by Bradford M. Day. Cover by Gil Kane. 6.25" x 9.25", 48 pages, B&W Cover price $1.10.

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Issue 3 - September 1984. This issue contains articles on Doctor Who and Roger Delgado. Also includes season guides for "The Prisoner", "Blake's 7", "King Arthur", and "Bram Stoker and Dracula". 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - May 1950. Stories include; "She Said 'Take Me if You Can'" by Theodore Roscoe, "Speak to Me of Death" by Cornell Wollrich, "The Flying Eye" by Robert Arthur and "The Ghost and Captain Lawrie" by Richard Sale. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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1st printing. Story and art by Lee Si-Young. Ji-Yoon's life is a mess! Her father has decided that she must get married as soon as she graduates high school - the last thing she wants! As she walks the streets in her gloom, she is strangely drawn to a statue in a shop window. She purchases it for a bargain price and brings it home. The day that Ji-Yoon dreads the most arrives - the day she must meet her new fiance. But she is saved from her fate when the statue comes to life and takes her to another world, a world where Ki Yoon is known as Princess Isdale, and she must battle against the evil Cardiff, who covets her Lunar Mirror. Has she escaped the frying pan only to land in the fire? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - February, 1953. Fantasy Stories: "The Black Stranger" by Robert E. Howard, "Ashtaru the Terrible" by Poul Anderson, "Dragon Fires" by Steve Frazee, "Too Gloomy for Private Pushkin, "The Demons" by Robert Sheckley, "Feeding Time" by Finn O'Donnevan, "The Night Shift" by Frank Robinson. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W.
NOTE: title continues under "Fantasy Fiction (1953 pulp)" for three more issues. Cover price $0.35.

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Fantasy Modeling (1980) #001, Fall 1980. Boris Vallejo, kit bashing spaceships, war games, Atlantis diorama, and more. 8-1/8 in. x 10-3/4 in.; part color, part black and white; 48 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Court of Souls!" Story and art by Sam Bosma. Wiz and Mug are sent on a dangerous mission to raid a bountiful Ancient Egyptian tomb protected by skeleton guards and an Egyptian Pharaoh. However, in order to fulfil their mission, the pair must combine their brains and braun, abide by the ancient law of the land, and beat the Pharaoh in a game of basketball! The question is-can they trust their opponents to play by the rules? Or will they be stuck in the tomb... forever? Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - November, 1950. Stories include; "Blood Brother of the Swamp Cats", "The Vengeful Pearls of Madame Podaire", "Cut out This Aztec Heart", and "Her Lover Was Jungle Gold". Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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1st printing. By Zhang Xiaobai. Zhang Xiaobai's luxurious paintings exist at a unique junction of fantasy art and tattoo culture. The figures she constructs are beautifully adorned with painted tattoos of traditional Chinese iconography and are juxtaposed against detailed, colorful background scenes. Xiaobai's paintings incorporate traditional themes with a modern twist, and the book is split into cohesive sections: classic style paintings, dark arts paintings, fantasy paintings, and paintings in a modern style. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. Figure Fantasy: The Pop Culture Photography of Daniel Picard is a unique collection of meticulously composed images, showcasing a variety of comic book and movie icons in realistic and often hilarious everyday settings. Using figures from Sideshow Collectibles, Picard gives these classic heroes and villains a fresh twist, presenting them in a perfectly arranged, to-scale environment that create believable scenes and tongue-in-cheek parodies. Among the gallery of wonderfully conceived images in this coffee-table book are photographs of a Stormtrooper with a desk job, the Joker shopping for a Batman Halloween costume, and Harley Quinn taking a mirror selfie. Featuring a foreword by Kevin Smith, Figure Fantasy is a true treasure for fans, collectors, and photographers alike. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. An encyclopedic collection of art and information from the global hit game Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, presented in a deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania provides a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets, including character models and illustrations, locations and backgrounds, accessories, weapons, and enemies, all accompanied by staff commentary. This volume also includes cutscene storyboards, enemy interaction development materials, and more! This full-color, jacketed, hardcover book is a visual tribute to the stunning new rendition of one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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First UK softcover edition. Edited by Donald A. Wollheim. 4.5" x 7", 192, text.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Bill Hughes. This digest series collects neglected classics of science fiction from the 19th and early 20th centuries! This issue features "The Goddess of Atvatabar: Part 1 of 4" by William R. Bradshaw; "The Parasite" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; "The Dead Smile" by F. Marion Crawford; and "The Phantom Wooer" by Thomas Lovell Beddoes. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 130 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art by Ao Sonohara and Koma Warita. Character Design by Sherry. Adapted by Asha Bardon. Translated by Joshua Hardy. When Kotone receives the latest Full Drive virtual reality game–Free Life Fantasy Online–from her younger sister Akina, she dives right in. Unfortunately, as a noob to virtual reality, Kotone accidentally creates an impossibly difficult character. Now shes stuck as a zombie! How will she start her second life online when her character is already dead? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art and cover by Sherry. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Renee Baumgartner. Lose yourself in a new world of ghoulish adventure in this fantasy gaming tale! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!) Gamer girl Kotone is thrilled when she receives a copy of Free Life Fantasy Online, a.k.a. FLFO from her younger sister. In the world of FLFO, Kotone decides to become a zombie, one of the game's inhuman races that's difficult to master--even for experienced players. But that's not a deterrent to Kotone. In fact, when she embarks on her first quest, she finds a world of wonders that are about to become a huge part of her IRL life! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Print run limited to 200 copies. Written by Dale Broadhurst. Art by Ned Young and Hank Vendetta. Cover by Roy Krenkle. Primarily reprints Weird Graphic Fantasy #3 and Lair of Madness #1. Squarebound and stapled, 46 pages, PC/PB&W.

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2nd and later printings. Softcover, 8" x 11 1/2", 112 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.