Comic Book comic books issue 1

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1st printing.

By Françoise Mouly.

Filled with activities, Comics: Easy as ABC is a fun way for young readers to effortlessly and playfully start thinking like writers and artists.

This simple guide is also aimed at parents, teachers, and librarians: all will enjoy learning the ABCs of this popular and rapidly growing medium. Children kindergarten-age and up are shown how to use basic shapes to make faces, eyes, noses, and design their own characters. Ivan Brunetti's funny and incisive advice on the language of comics (panels, lettering, balloons, and so much more) naturally leads budding artists and writers into thinking about their characters, settings, and prompts.

A section with essential tips on how to read comics with young children rounds out the package.

Softcover, 56 pages, full color. All Ages.

Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing.

By Andy Schmidt.

This is the book on writing you've been waiting for, a nuts-and-bolts guide to writing fiction for comics. While it is true that there is no set way to write a comic book script, no set format, no industry standard, it is equally true that someone learning to write comics needs structure. That's where Comics Experience Guide to Writing Comics can help. Comics veteran Andy Schmidt offers sage advice and practical instruction for everything from writing realistic dialogue to communicating your ideas to other comics professionals.

Softcover, 8-in.x 9-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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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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1st printing. Story and art by Barbara Lehman. Acclaimed Caldecott Honor Artist Barbara Lehman joins I Can Read Comics with a story about three best friends living in the arctic: Blue, Puff, and Sealy. When Puff rescues a stranded sailor, Tip, everyone wants Tip to be able to stay and be one of the Cool Buds-but where does Tip fit in? The Buds already all have their own little homes, perfectly suited to each of them. Tip has a genius idea and soon they have formed their very own little town: "population 4"! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by H A Rey. Join Curious George on this especially sweet I Can Read! Comics adventure as he gets up to monkey mischief in the kitchen while baking a special treat for his best friend! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. By David Bar Katz and Morris Katz. This fun and colorful board book teaches budding super heroes about friendship through beloved DC characters including Batman and Robin, Superman and Supergirl, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and many other fan favorites. Friends can learn from one another, keep each other company, and have each other's backs. When the friends in question are DC's beloved super heroes, they can even make the world a better, safer place. This latest addition to the DC Super Heroes board book series explores sidekicks and friendships using DC classic character art, and language simple enough for babies and toddlers. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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Revised Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

Every hero needs a villain. In fighting them, the extreme superiority of our heroes is revealed. The methods and morals of villains are usually the key difference between them and the heroes. Brilliant and sinister, calculating and rash, the most spectacular and horrifying moments of the villains in the DC Comics Universe are explored in DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments. DC Comics has created some of the most twisted and complex villainous characters in the world of comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Morris Katz. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. DC super heroes have an amazing range of powers which they use to make the world a safer place. This lavishly illustrated picture book is a terrific introduction to Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and all of their friends. From Batman's brain power, to the Wonder Woman's ability to get people to tell the truth, to Superman's incredible strength and X-ray vision, DC's super heroes use their exceptional gifts to protect people, and the planet - making them terrific role models for young children. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Cover by David Finch & Richard Friend. Since its launch in late 2011, DC Comics: The New 52 has delivered some of the most visually thrilling and creatively innovative comic book art in recent history. Featuring cover art from fan-favorite series like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Justice League, this high-quality poster book presents forty iconic covers from the most popular comics in The New 52. Rendered in a large-format size with vivid color and the highest possible print standards, DC Comics - The New 52: The Poster Collection brings this incredible cover art to life like never before! Featuring artwork by Jim Lee, Rags Morales, Cliff Chiang, Billy Tan, Francis Manapul, Adam Hughes, Amanda Conner and more! Softcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Story by Zack Quaintance. Art by Nick Cagnett, P.J. Holden, Luke Horsman, Ryan Lee, Anna Readman, and Pat Skott. Cover by John McCrea. After their camping trip is hit by a thunder storm, a group of teens wander into a creepy old house -- which turns out to be Comics Bookcase HQ! Inside, they come face-to-face with the living, speaking, and truly awful Comics Bookcase. He claims he just wants to tell them stories, but can they really trust him? Other stories include : "The Werewolf Priest"; "The Responsibili-Teen"; "Goldmask!"; "Next Door #2 - Act I"; "Apes vs Sharks: The Omega Brain IV"; Full Color. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 52 pages.

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Disney/Pixar Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)-the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today.

Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. By Lee Garbett. Superhero feats and exhilarating fights are the climax of a comic book; here readers will learn to draw this fun and vital part of comic art. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained from running, swinging and flying through to fist fights, group rumbles, and battles. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. By Lee Garbett. Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights. The hallmark of the comic book, the action is what draws a reader in and keeps them hungry for more. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained, from body contact and flying through to fistfights, group rumbles and full-on battles. Everything you need to know to get started as a comic artist, from the tools you need, to techniques for shading and linework are covered, with specific tips and tricks related to creating comic art for publication. Author and comic book artist Lee Garbett introduces the basics of anatomy for comic art, and explains a number of the classic and important poses to master when looking to create dynamic and exciting layouts. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st Printing. It's time to create your own comic book and let your imagination soar! Tuttle Studio brings you the ultimate do-it-yourself comic book and manga sketchbook. Create your own adventure and illustrate the story only you can tell! Watch as your story comes to life, panel by panel, right before your eyes! The dozens of blank templates in this book allow you to sketch your story and design an eye-catching cover. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

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1st and only printing, trimmed and stapled edition. Story by L. Fuller, art by L. Fuller, Robert Crum, Jane Lynch, and Robert Hayes. Purportedly features the 1st black superhero in a starring role. Published by Gary Arlington's San Francisco Comic Book Co. Interesting (and confusing) tabloid newspaper. There is only one printing, but with two versions; one that was conventionally folded, trimmed and stapled. The other was folded, but left untrimmed and unstapled. This version is the trimmed and stapled format of 7-1/4" x 10". 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Jetpack Comics and Forbidden Planet exclusive variant cover. Preview of Electric Black (2019 Scout Comics). Written by Joseph Schmalke. Art by Rich Woodall.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "BATMAN!" Written by Michael Fleischer. Everything you ever wanted to know about DC's Dark Knight - and so much more - can be found in this amazing volume! The first in a series - includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s! Softcover, 392 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Publisher may be Warner, Collier, or Harmony Books. They are all treated as the same book. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. From classics like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Grasshopper and the Ants" to obscure gems like "The Frogs Who Desired a King," Fable Comics has something to offer every reader. Twenty-eight fables from different cultures and traditions are wonderfully adapted and illustrated in comics format by twenty-six different cartoonists. Edited by New York Times-bestselling Fairy Tale Comics' Chris Duffy, this jacketed hardcover is a beautiful gift and an instant classic. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Mike Wolfer. Art by Adrian Ropp and Horacio Domingues. Cover by Horacio Domingues and Jeremy Kahn. It's the kids' comic that you don't have to be a kid to enjoy, the comic that was too outrageous for Free Comic Book Day! We don't like to brag, but this is one of the most ridiculous things you'll see all year, with a cast that's absolutely nuts. Filbert and his reluctant pals Hazel and Cashew find themselves the toast of the town after miraculously winning their middle school science fair competition, but the town itself is about to become toast when the swirling, yowling Meowstorm roars into the city of Turtleview. And wouldn't you know it, only Filbert and his friends stand between salvation and certain cat scratches and allergic attacks. Our guarantee- If you find any other comic on the stands this month that's as ludicrous as The Filbert Factor, we'll… What are we talking about? You WON'T find another comic that's as ludicrous as this. Trust us. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Jinxworld Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fortune and Glory #1-3.

Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis.

Fortune and Glory looks at the frequent futility of the Hollywood merry-go-round, as Brian Michael Bendis tells his own personal tale of the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of an indie comic book creator caught up in the maelstrom of the motion picture industry. Join the best-selling author of SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS as he retells the incredible true story of his travails through Hollywood.

Collects the original three-issue miniseries, and features 24 pages of bonus material and an introduction by Paul Dini!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. Art and cover by Ryan Dunlavey. The inspiring, infuriating, and utterly insane story of comics, graphic novels, and manga is presented in comic book form! The award-winning Action Philosophers team of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey turn their irreverent-but-accurate eye to the stories of Jack Kirby, R. Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Fredric Wertham, Roy Lichtenstein, and more! Reprinting the classic series in bold new color! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Free Comic Book Day 2009. 32 pages, full color.

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Written by Ian Rosenberg. Art and cover by Michael Cavallaro.

Freedom of speech is perhaps the most American of virtues. In a nation where everyone wants to speak and be heard, this First Amendment right is vital to our identity and our democracy. These rights have advanced by people who spoke out and fought in our nation's highest court, with each decision refining and reshaping what exactly "free speech" means.

In Free Speech Handbook, Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro trace this turbulent history across ten seminal Supreme Court cases while drawing parallels with more recent controversies.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $28.99.

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Cover by Bob Fujitani (credited as B. Fuje). Stories and art by George Roussos, Lou Ferstadt, Bob Powell and Joe Kubert. Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Phantom Stranger-like Man in Black. An American pilot in England has a strange experience after being shot down over enemy lines. Two adventures of detective Johnny Nebisco. Plus an early story by comics legend Joe Kubert. The Man In Black: Death Is a Co-Pilot; Tentacles of Terror; Johnny Nebisco: Nebisco Nabs His Man; Introducing Johnny Nebisco; The TNT Assassinations. This was the only issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Tom Fowler. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, in which players take the roles of heroes in their own story, have solidly moved from the geek fringes to the mainstream, beloved by celebrities and inspiring hit podcasts and massively successful sales in games, comics, and hobby shops. The story of the tabletop's triumph even in our digital age begins in the day of actual sword-wielding warriors, leading right up to the fireball-casting avatars of today. In GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning comics creators Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler take you on an incredible journey from the mists of the past to the screen-lit present, showing not just how these games work and why we love them, but what they can tell us about ourselves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. By Les Daniels. From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, DC Comics blazed a creative, innovative trail in popular culture, and the company has remained at the forefront of the comics ever since. In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated "blast from the past," comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented '365 image' visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Disney• Pixar is on a winning streak, and The Good Dinosaur will be no exception! Tying to the holiday release of The Good Dinosaur, this Cinestory Comic will engage readers with its unique storytelling that follows the adventures of the young dinosaur Arlo by adapting the film script to comic format, and using screen grabs of the film to create a continuous book-length comic story! Much like Joe Books has done with their successful Disney's Frozen and Disney• Pixar's Inside Out Cinestory albums - The Good Dinosaur will be a hit with all fans of animation and comics! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 384 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Nathan Hale.

From the New York Times-bestselling creator of the Hazardous Tales series comes an exciting activity book that puts kids' writing, drawing, and researching to the test!

Readers will tackle seventy-one comic creating challenges, with help from some of their favorite characters from the series! With each challenge, young cartoonists will learn new skills, from sound effects and character creation to building their own ten-page comic. This hardcore comics workbook will get kids writing their own thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and totally true histories!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Felipse Galindo Feggo. Art and cover by Tait Howard. Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this small piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the US, documenting upwards of twelve million people between 1892 and 1954! But how did it all get started? Discover the storied past of this once-great gateway to the United States and the countless people who it continues to inspire. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Written by Tracey Baptiste. Art and cover by Shauna Grant.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn about two brave women who stood up against segregation, setting in motion the Montgomery Bus Boycott!

A Black woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparked a bus boycott and became part of one of the most iconic moments in American history. Yet, few know that Rosa Parks had actively worked toward social justice her whole life. And even fewer know that the seeds of the statewide bus boycott were first planted by a teenager named Claudette Colvin, who was arrested on similar charges months earlier. Parks and Colvin inspired a nation, showing how positive change can start with a single defiant act.

Their actions have become the stuff of legend, but there is so much more to their lives, their stories, and the movement they began!

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

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Andy Hirsch.

In this volume, learn how millions of bison once roamed the American prairie-until they were nearly driven to extinction.

Turn back the clock to the early 18th century, when the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?

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

Cover price $12.99.

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Story and art by Pranas T. Naujokaitis.

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986. Turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would future crewed space missions be permanently grounded?

In this imaginative tale set in a far-off future a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion.

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

Cover price $12.99.

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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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1st printing.

Story and art by Chris Schweizer.

America's First Mystery!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to America's first mystery, the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In this volume, turn the clock back to 1590. A century before the Pilgrims, the first English settlers established the colony of Roanoke. But without warning, all its inhabitants abandoned their homes and disappeared without a trace. Can you separate fact from fiction and solve this mystery filled with brutal battles, perilous pirate ships, ruthless queens, and enough skeletons to fill a graveyard?

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

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Chris Schweizer.

America's First Mystery!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to America's first mystery, the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In this volume, turn the clock back to 1590. A century before the Pilgrims, the first English settlers established the colony of Roanoke. But without warning, all its inhabitants abandoned their homes and disappeared without a trace. Can you separate fact from fiction and solve this mystery filled with brutal battles, perilous pirate ships, ruthless queens, and enough skeletons to fill a graveyard?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Chris Duffy. Art and cover by Falynn Koch.

Learn how horses were brought to the Western Hemisphere by Spanish conquistadors and immediately became a crucial part of the American story. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Chris Duffy. Art and cover by Falynn Koch.

Learn how horses were brought to the Western Hemisphere by Spanish conquistadors and immediately became a crucial part of the American story. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Andy Hirsch.

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

The year is 1863, and America is divided not just by the Civil War but by months of travel over thousands of miles. Two railroad companies, one from the east and one from the west, are given the task of connecting the nation by rail. Building this railroad will be a monumental undertaking, difficult and dangerous. The work falls to immigrant laborers from the lowest social and economic classes.

They accomplish astounding feats of engineering while waiting for an answer: Will those who connect the country be accepted into it?

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

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Kate Hannigan. Art and cover by Josh Rosen. Turn back the clock with History Comics! When we think of war, we often focus on the battlefields. But the homefront contributes to the fight too! During the war years of 1941 to 1945, Americans did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis. In this volume, learn how millions of Americans joined the fight by working assembly lines, growing vegetables, and collecting scrap metal during World War II! Four curious kids take us into factories, farms, and even kitchens to show what the fight on the homefront looks like up close! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Legend of Grimm's Woods!"

Written by Manuro. Art and cover by Gorobei.

Introducing a new series of interactive, pick-your-panel graphic novels for middle grade readers, full of adventure, magic, and fun! Enter a world inspired by all of your favorite fairy tales, complete with gingerbread houses, a girl dressed in red, and seven children lost in the woods. Hocus & Pocus offers a new kind of reading experience: part game book, part graphic novel, and part Choose Your Own Adventure story. Readers can play as Hocus (a girl) or Pocus (a boy), choose a magic animal companion, and enter a colorful fairy tale forest of riddles, magical objects, and unusual characters. Succeed or fail, it's all up to you!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

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By Bill Love, Mitch Byrd and Brett Barkley. There's a lot more to getting started in the comics business than writing, drawing and coloring! Learn the dos (and many don'ts) of becoming a professional comic book creator -- from your first con visit to self-publishing, this book will provide you with the inside info you'll need to stand out from the crowd and realize your dreams. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Revised (1998) Edition - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. By Christopher Hart. Bad guys and gals rule! These egomaniacs are so charismatic, they often overshadow the heroes and heroines against whom they're pitted. In fact, without bad guys and gals, there would be no heroes, no battles, and no story. Bad guys and gals are also fun to draw, and they're an essential part of any comic book artist's repertoire. Author Christopher Hart shows you how to draw all the latest styles of bad guys and gals appearing in comic books today. In clear step-by-step instructions, he provides information on anatomy characters and costumes, perspective and panel composition, lighting and shadows, and atmosphere and storytelling. Everything you need to know is here. Grab a pencil and enter the fantastically insane, diabolical world of bad guys and gals. Includes 230 illustrations (75 in full color). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Matt Kiichi Heafy. Art and cover by Half Sumo.

A Book For All Ages.

Written by Matthew Kiichi Heafy (of Grammy-Nominated band TRIVIUM), Ibaraki and friends tells Matthew's rendition of Japanese legends and folktales alike.

This children's book, illustrated by Half Sumo and designed by Ashley Heafy, is for all the kids that want to know more about where they come from and the parents that want to share those moments with them.

A dragon, a samurai and even a koi, Ibaraki and Friends shows through accessible prose the exciting history and myths of Japan. With beautiful illustrations and exciting adventures, the whole family will want to read it over and over again.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $11.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

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Written by Scott Nickel and Donald Lemke. Art and cover by C.S. Jennings.

Whenever Chip Stone is in danger, he's instantly transformed into a hulking beast with a giant head of rock. Although the power helps him smash apart his fears, the transformations aren't always ideal.

In this complete collection of The Incredible Rockhead's adventures, Chip tackles the mutant Dozer, teams up with Spectacular Scissorlegz, and takes on his toughest enemy yet, Papercut, all while balancing school and his social life.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Cetrix.

Continuing the Comic Quests series, Iron Magicians is an interactive, pick-your-panel graphic novel for middle grade readers, full of adventure, magic, and fun!

In a steampunk version of nineteenth-century Paris, magical mana crystals have replaced steam and coal to power the machines and gadgets that make the city tick. On the eve of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, France seeks to demonstrate its power by unveiling a new secret weapon: the imposing Eiffel Tower, built with magic by Gustave Eiffel himself. But then disaster strikes-the mana crystals needed to power the tower are discovered missing!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

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This instruction book shows you how to create a comic, from the idea to setting out the story, to coloring and wording, to the completed product and includes glossary of terms. Joe Kubert has illustrated comic books for more than sixty years, working on such top series as Batman, Tarzan, Hawkman, and Sgt. Rock. He operates the first and only accredited school devoted to cartoon graphic art. 72 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Joss Whedon created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He wrote Toy Story and Alien: Resurrection. He is the writer and director of The Avengers, the Marvel super-hero blockbuster, and the upcoming horror twister Cabin in the Woods. Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey and analysis of his career as a whole - until now! This volume covers every aspect of his work, through insightful essays and in-depth interviews with key figures in the "Whedonverse." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 496 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Bands of Bravery!"

Written by Shulky. Art and cover by Waltch.

Introducing a new series of interactive, pick-your-panel graphic novels for middle grade readers, full of adventure, magic, and fun! The year is 1012 in the kingdom of the good king Louilepou. Three brothers dream of joining the Royal Order of Knights: fearless adventurers, able to travel long distances, slay the most dangerous theives, and defend the valorous peasants. And one of these brothers is you! But the road to knighthood is long. You must journey through snowy mountains, haunted lakes, and dark forests in search of the bracelets of bravery. During your expedition you will come face-to-face with a troll, an old wizard, or a warrior. You must solve riddles, discover hidden compartments, learn combat rechniques, and gather magical objects. Your success depends on your choices alone, because the hero is you!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.