Super-Hero comic books issue 1

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1st printing.

Written by Eric Geron. Art by Watermark Rights Limited. Designed by Mariel Lopez-Cotero.

Young Marvel fans will love this book packed with all of their favorite super heroes! On these pages are Earth's mightiest heroes... and every villain knows it! Assemble alongside Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and all your favorite heroes as they take down their foes and slowly disappear in this fun, rhyming board book.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Grace Baranowski. Art by Derek Laufman.

Young readers will love this interactive die-cut board book where they can spin eight Marvel villains and super heroes in five high-flying adventures!

Thanos, Ultron, and other villains of the Marvel Universe see their evil plans are thwarted at every turn by Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and their heroic friends! Kids will enjoy spinning and turning their favorite Marvel villains and super heroes upside-down and all around in this high-flying format!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 10 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $8.99.

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Written by Karl Kesel. Art by David Baldeon. Cover by Todd Nauck. A SUPER HERO EXTRAVAGANZA THE LIKES OF WHICH THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN! Get a front row seat to the hottest ticket in town as we unveil Saturnalia and the Interstellar Circus Spectacular! But there's more to these three rings than meets the EYE! Featuring a wild array of new characters and some of Marvel's all-time most popular super heroes including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man! 28 pages, full color. One-Shot /All Ages Cover price $3.99.

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Heroes Cover. Written by Paul Tobin, Art by Marcelo Dichiara, Todd Nauck, and Dario Brizuela. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've never experienced before!Welcome to Super Hero City, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the Super Hero Squad! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly Doctor Doom's domain is the next block over...! Collecting the super-popular comics seen exclusively on MarvelKids.com, this issue also includes bios on all of your favorite Super Heroes and Super-Villains! Are you ready to Hero Up?!!! 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.99.

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Heroes and Villains Cover. Written by Paul Tobin, Art by Marcelo Dichiara, Todd Nauck, and Dario Brizuela. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've never experienced before!Welcome to Super Hero City, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the Super Hero Squad! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly Doctor Doom's domain is the next block over...! Collecting the super-popular comics seen exclusively on MarvelKids.com, this issue also includes bios on all of your favorite Super Heroes and Super-Villains! Are you ready to Hero Up?!!! 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Hero Squad (2010 Marvel) #1-4, Super Hero Squad (2009 Marvel) #1-2, and material from MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD: HERO UP. Written by MARK HOFFMEIER, CORT LANE, TODD DEZAGO and EUGENE SON. Art by CHRISTOPHER JONES, MARCELO DICHIARA and LEONEL CASTELLANI. Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. C'mon down to SUPER HERO CITY and join IRON MAN, HULK, WOLVERINE, CAPTAIN AMERICA, SILVER SURFER, THOR and waaaaaaay more-more-more, as they battle DR. DOOM and his masters of evil for control of the SUPER-powerful Infinity Fractals! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Collects more of the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM . Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA and TODD NAUCK. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced it before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, fullcolor. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Mike Zeck Cover

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #383, She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) #10, and What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #4 and 114.

Written by Jim Shooter, Tom Defalco, Dan Slott, Danny Fingeroth and Jay Faerber. Art By Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Paul Pelletier, Mark Bagley, Gregg Schigiel, John Beatty, Mike Esposito, Brett Breeding, Rick Magyar, Keith Williams, and Jose Marzqan, Jr. Cover By Mike Zeck. Introduction by Tom DeFalco.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood.

Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe?

The greatest super hero war of all time is collected alongside an untold chapter of Thor's time on Battleworld, Titania's incredible origin and "What If?" tales that offer very different endings to the Secret Wars!

Hardcover, 496 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Frank Bumbalo, Tomas Palacios, Michael Siglain, Clarissa Wong, Bryan Q. Miller, Scott Peterson, Elizabeth Schaefer, Alison Lowenstein, Rich Thomas, and Nachie Castro. Art by Pat Oliffe, Val Semeiks, Rick Burchett, Tom Grummett, Drew Johnson, Carlos Barberi, and The Stroybook Art Group. Cover by Pat Oliffe, Val Semeiks, Mike Norton, Tom Grummett, and Todd Nauck. The origins of the greatest Marvel Comics Super Heroes, including Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, the X-Men and The Fantastic Four! Hardcover, 9-in. x 9 1/2-in., 300 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.99

1st Printing. Written by Matthew Reinhart. Art by Aaron Lopresti, Paul Pelletier, and Stacey Lee Phillips. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. From New York Times bestselling paper engineer Matthew Reinhart comes this stunning pop-up book showcasing iconic Marvel super heroes. Watch Spider-Man swing over rooftops, pull tabs to transform Tony Stark into Iron Man and Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk, watch the X-Men take down a giant Sentinel, and much, much more! Featuring contemporary comics art and remarkable three-dimensional paper engineering on every page, this oversized pop-up book will delight Marvel fans of all ages! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 12 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing.

By Emma Grange.

DK's Marvel: We Are Super Heroes introduces children to cool, inspirational characters with different backgrounds and personalities, from Miles Morales to America Chavez. Children will learn more about their favorite heroes, get to know new heroes, and discover the similarities with themselves. Celebrate who you are and show the world your Super Hero self!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

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Human Torch vs. Namor Cover - 1st printing. Collects The Marvels Project (2009) #1-8. Written by ED BRUBAKER. Art by STEVE EPTING. Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th Anniversary celebration! Who is the mysterious old man who lies on his deathbed in a hospital in 1939, and how does his passing mark the beginning of the first heroic age of the Marvel Universe - and signal the rise of the superhumans? Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting unveil the defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, revealing the hidden connections that unite the earliest costumed champions, and whose reverberations are felt dramatically into the present day! It's a world on the brink of war, and the race is on to create the world's first super-soldier! Witness the first days of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner and many more - how they shaped the world to come, and how the future they would create in turn shaped them! The must-read event of the season for any Marvel fan from the Award-Winning creators who redefined Captain America for the modern audience! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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Masked: An Awe-Inspiring Anthology of All-Original Superhero Fiction - 1st printing. Edited by Lou Anders. Welcome to the second "Golden Age" of superheroes and heroines! They have come a long way since the Man of Steel was introduced in 1938. This brilliant new collection features original stories and novellas from some of today's most exciting voices in comics, science fiction, and fantasy. Each marvelously inventive tale shows us just how far our classic crusaders have evolved - and how the greatest of heroes are, much like ourselves, all too human. Contributors include Bill Willingham, Stephen Baxter, Peter David, Mike Carey, Paul Cornell, Gail Simone, and many others. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 400 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Written by Chris "Doc" Wyatt. Art and cover by Ron Lim. An A-to-Z guide to the heroes of the Marvel Universe, from Ant-Man to Hulk to Wolverine, with everyone else in between! Meet the Marvel Super Heroes will give detailed descriptions of everyone's favorite characters, including origins, powers, and secret identities. Full of trivia and fun facts on more than 100 heroes, this exciting book is sure to delight Marvel fans, young and old! In addition, this hardcover book features a reversible jacket that can be used as a poster! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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By Gregory Allan Boone. Cover price $1.25.

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1st Printing. Softcover, 6" x 7", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

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1st printing. Think you have what it takes to be a Marvel super-hero? Read this book for tips, tricks, and much more from your favorite Marvel characters. You'll start by figuring out your awesome origin and powers: bit by a radioactive spider? Easy. Walk into a mysterious mist and now you're a shapeshifter? Check. Then you'll have to figure out your costume, your headquarters, your allies, and your enemies! Don't worry, there are checkpoints along the way, plus quizzes, how-to's, and do-it-yourself activities! Once you have everything in place, it will be time for some astonishing adventures! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Nine Little Golden Books starring everyone's favorite Marvel super heroes in one hardcover collection! The Marvel Little Golden Book Collection includes nine Little Golden Book stories featuring everyone's favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Captain America, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and more, all in one hardcover volume. It's the perfect gift for Marvel fans ages 2 to 5! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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History of superheroes jumping from comics to film and television: Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Captain Marvel. Lots of photos. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 64 pages (newsprint). Cover price $0.35.

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Reflecting Culture: The Evolution of Comic Book Super Heroes - 1st printing. This book compliments the Montclair Art Museum's exhibition Reflecting Culture: The Evolution of Comic Book Super Heroes. Featuring over 200 comic books and original comic art, the exhibition traces how comic books have reflected national events, aspirations, and attitudes. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing.

By David Tosh.

Rise of the Superheroes is a visual and entertaining adventure exploring one of the most popular and significant eras of comic book history. From 1956 to 1970, Silver Age redefined and immortalized superheroes as the massive pop culture titans they are today. Lavishly illustrated with comic book covers and original art, the book chronicles the new frontier of DC Comics, with a revamped Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, and new characters including Hawkman; Marvel's new comics featuring Thor and The Fantastic Four; The pop art years that saw Batman's "new look" and the TV series; independent characters, including Fat Fury and T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents; and much more.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Written by Clarissa Wong. Art and cover by Mirco Pierfederici. Get ready for some alphabet fun with this Marvel Super Hero board book! On each page, one of your favorite Super Heroes introduce a new letter of the alphabet with a sturdy die-cut letter to trace and colorful flaps to explore! Beneath each flap is a new word that connects characters to the featured letter. With over 80 flaps, this colorful board book is sure to delight any young reader and Marvel fan! Hardcover, 26 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Kayden Phoenix. Art by Eva Cabrera Santa lives in Wexo, a made-up bordertown in Texas. With elections coming up, the tension rises as the conservative frontrunner, Illena Chavez-Estevez, AKA ICE, wants to start a race war in the town. On the Domino side, we have La Politica running. Comadre, the mentor and veteran, ends up recruiting Santa for La Politica's campaign and as the racial tensions rise in the town, Santa learns what it means to be patriotic while harnessing her Mom's military past. When civilians start getting stolen, Santa finds her voice and strength to raid the detention camps and take down ICE. Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and cover by Omar Lorano. DC Comics' Greatest Superheroes celebrate teachers, librarians, cafeteria workers, and other heroic school figures in this superpowered picture book. Where in the universe do the most powerful heroes assemble? School, of course! In this action-packed picture book, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and other DC Comics superheroes mirror the heroic tasks of real-life school figures. A principal leads their school toward a common goal, just like Aquaman commands his schools of sea life. A teacher demonstrates compassion with the same energy as the Amazon Princess, Wonder Woman. School custodians clean classrooms with the lightning-quick speed of The Flash. Written by award-winning author Michael Dahl, this powerful picture book is a Thank You to essential school workers, showcasing their everyday heroism. The perfect Teacher Appreciation gift or an inspiring read-aloud for any young student. Hardcover, 10-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $18.99.

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Stories, art and cover by Scott Mills. An anthology of stories from cartoonist Scott Mills, some of which involve seamonsters and superheroes, slice-of-life adventures, or random observations. A regretful ships captain; a superhero quits; a lovers quarrel; the true-life story of cartoonist Scott Mills; stupid aliens. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Scott Mills. Collecting all the best of the filthy and hilarious eight-issue series from Ignatz award-winning cartoonist Scott Mills. If you missed the individual issues, now's your chance to catch up with this must-have work from the always controversial Scott Mills. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, Keith Chow, and Jerry Ma. This groundbreaking anthology brings together top Asian American creators in the comics industry - including Gene Yang (American Born Chinese), Bernard Chang (Wonder Woman), Greg Pak (The Hulk), Sonny Liew (the upcoming Liquid City; Vertigo's My Faith in Frankie), Greg LaRocque (The Flash), Christine Norrie (Black Canary Wedding Special), and Francis Tsai (Heroes for Hire) - as well as new and established creators from film, television, and literature, to craft original graphical short stories set in a compelling "shadow history" of our country: from the building of the railroads to the Japanese American internment, atomic bombings, the Vietnam airlifts, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the groundless incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $1,199.99 View scans Signed and sketched by Matt Groening. No autograph certification is included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Wraparound Cover by Matt Groening and Bill Morrison. Reprints Material from Simpsons Super Spectacular (2005) #3-5, #7, and #8. Story by Ian Boothby, Tom Beland, Tom Peyer, and Mike W. Barr. Art by Bill Morrison, Andrew Pepoy, James Lloyd, John Delaney, Ty Templeton, and Mike Rote. Squarebound. 6 5/8" X 10 1/4". 68 pages. Full Color.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Stephen Curry!" Written by Josh Bycel and Rich Korson. Art and cover by Damion Scott. The first official graphic novel from NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who overcame the odds to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Stephen Curry is considered one of the - if not the - greatest shooters of all time. But his road to greatness was filled with plenty of bumps and obstacles. Coaches and players always told him he was too small and too short to be truly great. Even when Curry declared his eligibility for the NBA, a scouting report noted that he "lacks great height, length or strength, and possesses below average lateral quickness...making him a potential defensive liability." Read all about Curry's underdog story and meteoric rise to becoming a Sports Superhero - brought to life by illustrator Damion Scott's vibrant and dynamic art! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 3/4-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. By Stan Lee. The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to create some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait - these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 394 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Collects Super Hero Happy Hour (2002) #1-4. Written by Dan Taylor. Art by Chris Fason and Cal Slayton. Welcome to the Hideout Bar & Grill, where the heroes of First City unwind after a tough day of saving the world and defending justice. This collection contains the first four issues of the comic book that really tells how it is to be a super hero in today's world. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Collects the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM. Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA and TODD NAUCK. Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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Written by TODD DEZAGO Penciled by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA & LEONEL CASTELLANI You've read the comics, you've seen the hit TV series - now, prepare yourself to be part of the experience in Super Hero Squad Online! Join the nonstop adventure with your favorite Squaddies, and get the inside scoop on the upcoming massively multiplayer game in this mammoth magazine! Collecting SUPER HERO SQUAD ONLINE GAME: HERO UP! #1 and SUPER HERO SQUAD SPECTACULAR #1 - plus posters, games?and more! 104 PGS./Rated A Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing - Hardcover, 4.5" x 6", 6 pages, full color.

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1st Printing.

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1st printing. Edited by Wendy Haslem, Angela Ndalianis, and Chris Mackie. One of the most extraordinary cultural phenomena has been the figure of the superhero. Since the 1930s, superheroes (both men and women) have come to dominate a variety of media formats, including radio, cartoons, television, movies, magazines, and, of course, comic books. Why are audiences so fascinated with superheroes? What makes the idea of heroes necessary in society? This volume explores contemporary superhero narratives, including comic books and film, in a wider mythic context. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W photos and Illustrations). Cover price $28.00.

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1st printing. By Jeffrey K. Johnson. In the eight decades since Superman's debut, comic book superheroes have become an indispensible part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs and have become ingrained in the nation's social and cultural fabric. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics. Softcover, 236 pages, Text 9with B&W Photos). Cover price $40.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ed Gross. The superhero genre has exploded, with comic book heroes conquering the big screen and making massive inroads on the small. Superhero Confidential is the first in a series of books to go behind the scenes on the making of these filmed adventures. Volume I includes "Spider-Man: From Cannon to Cameron," which explores the numerous aborted attempts at bringing Spidey to movie screens in the '80s and '90s; the making of the two Hellboy films with director Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman; a comprehensive exploration of Ben Affleck's Daredevil; director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer chronicling the challenges of Batman Begins; and much more. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Popular Culture and Philosophy: Book 13 - 1st printing. "Truth, Justice and the Socratic Way!" Edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris. The comic book superheroes — Superman, Batman, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and many others — have proved to be a powerful and enduring thread in popular culture, a rich source of ideas for movie makers, novelists, and philosophers. Superheroes and Philosophy brings together 16 leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics, from storywriters to editors to critics, to examine the deeper issues that resonate from the hyperbolic narratives and superhuman actions of this heroic world. The comic book narratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an efficacious means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity. The book also features original artwork specially commissioned from some of the most popular of today's comic book artists. Softcover, 294 pages, Text only. Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. By Jason Tondro. Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true - knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte d'Arthur and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters and teams like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Superheroes: modern gods and goddesses, remote, revered, but like the pantheon of heroes and heroines of ancient myth, great power tempered with flaws. And now, find within these pages tales by gifted and award-winning authors who move superheroes from the four-color panels of comic books to fiction, reminding every adult of the child within, who ever wanted to wear a cape and cowl! Softcover, 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Lorraine Cink and Adam Bray. Go on a fact- and fun-filled journey via the first major Marvel heroes, villains, cowboy stars, and comic characters of the 1940s and 1950s to the iconic, timeless Super Heroes and Super Villains of the Marvel Age of the 1960s and beyond, such as Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, the Avengers, Loki, and Green Goblin. Further sections feature key vehicles and technology, magical artifacts, planets, countries and places, plus a glimpse behind the scenes into Marvel Comics' creative processes and techniques. Cover artwork is by esteemed comic-book artist Adi Granov. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing.

By Helen O'Hara.

From cult classics to the dominance of Marvel's and DC's cinematic universes, The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of the world's favorite movie genre. Packed with reviews, features, and retrospectives, plus eye-popping photos and artwork, it's an all-out celebration of the superheroes and stories that inspire us. Explore the biggest and best comic book movies ever made along with the supervillains we love to hate.

Complete with a tribute to the late, great Stan Lee, it's a guide that no fan should do without.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

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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.

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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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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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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.