Best Comics comic books issue 1

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All reprints: The Durango Kid in "The Son of the Sheriff!" (pencils by Joe Certa, inks by John Belfi); the Haunted Horseman in "The Green Men From Horro!" and "To Touch Is To Die!" (art by Dick Ayers); Redmask in "The Three Deaths of Redmask!" (art by Frank Bolle); and Lightnin' and the Lone Rider (art by Jack Kirby, two pages). B&W Cover price $4.95.

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(A-1 Comics #42) Cover by Fred Meagher, Joe Certa, Bob Powell and Frank Frazetta. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Art by Fred Meagher, Joe Certa, Bob Powell and Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #42. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured tales of Old West heroes. Straight Arrow faces gigantic Crow champion Pow-Tah-Kan in single combat; Durango Kid seeks outlaws targeting buffalo hunters; Bobby Bensons B-Bar-B Riders investigate missing logs at a lumber camp. Straight Arrow: Giant-Killer; Durango Kid: Death on the Buffalo Trail; Bobby Bensons B-Bar-B Riders: The Timber Rustlers!; The Ghost Rider Holds the Fort! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams, III and Mick Gray.

Meet Sophie Bangs - a college student in a weirdly futuristic New York - as she researches a term paper on Promethea, a mythical warrior-woman who is reinvented over and over through the centuries.

Along the way, she receives a strange warning to give up her inquiries...a warning she only begins to understand when a deadly shadow creature tries to kill her for getting too close to Promethea's secret. That secret transforms young Sophie into the greatest Promethea of all, but she must quickly master the secrets of her heroic predecessors - as well as those of the realm known as the Immateria - or fall prey to Promethea's ancient enemy.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Promethea (1999) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams, III and Mick Gray.

Meet Sophie Bangs - a college student in a weirdly futuristic New York - as she researches a term paper on Promethea, a mythical warrior-woman who is reinvented over and over through the centuries.

Along the way, she receives a strange warning to give up her inquiries...a warning she only begins to understand when a deadly shadow creature tries to kill her for getting too close to Promethea's secret. That secret transforms young Sophie into the greatest Promethea of all, but she must quickly master the secrets of her heroic predecessors - as well as those of the realm known as the Immateria - or fall prey to Promethea's ancient enemy.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Reprints. Saturday Spectacular on ABC ad. "The Flying Horse"; A magician, Ali BooBoo, feeds Nightmare a magic apple and takes him away from the Enchanted Forest. "Prisoners of the Pharaoh," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. "The Birth of a Super-Hero," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission; He returns to Earth where he gains super strength; Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers. "The People of the Styx," art by Paul Reinman; Journey To the Center of the Earth story. "Kong Joins the Circus," inks by Frank Giacoia. "Shep's Burial Ground" starring George of the Jungle, Ursula, and Shep. The Flying Nun comic book ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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This Deluxe Edition includes 16 Bonus Pages and slipcase!

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. By J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. Werewolves, Jungle Lords, Vampires, Spacemen, Neanderthals, Barbarians, Queen Kong, Demons, Ghoul Queen - More HORROR than any other Frazetta book! Vanguard continues their trademark Definitive Reference series with Frazetta World's Best Comics Cover Artist. While the prior book by J. David Spurlock catalogued and commented on all of Frazetta's book cover art, this new volume focuses on the artist's revolutionary comics magazine and graphic novel cover art, which originally appeared on such publications as Creepy magazine, Ghost Rider, Tales From the Crypt, High Times, Mad magazine, Heavy Metal, Vampirella, National Lampoon, Jaguar God, Famous Funnies, Epic Illustrated, Space Cowboy, Death Dealer and EC Comics' Weird Science-Fantasy. This slipcased deluxe PX book includes a 16-page bonus section. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $74.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1999 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the hour is at hand, the object of your desire has arrived! The award-winning series by Moore and O'Neill is available in a handsome softcover edition. Thrill to the immortal adventures of Mina Harker, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll, and last but not least...Mr. Hyde.

This marvelous band of adventurers is recruited by the Empire in her hour of need, to discover the secret of White Chapel...and the nefarious plans the sinister Doctor has for it.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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64 Page Giant. Tom Strong in "Skull & Bones" by Steve Moore, Humberto Ramos & John Totleben; Jack B. Quick's "Amazing World of Science!" by Alan Moore & Kevin Nowlan; Promethea and Little Margie in "Misty Magic Land" by Steve Moore & Eric Shanower; Greyshirt's advertising supplements by Rick Veitch; Top 10 in "DeadFellas" by Alan Moore & Zander Cannon; Tom Strong serial lobby card by John Cassaday; The First American and U.S.Angel in "The FIRST First American!" by Alan Moore & Sergio Aragones; The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen game by Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill; Splash Brannigan in "Specters From Projectors" by Alan Moore & Kyle Baker; Cobweb in "He Tied Me to a Buzz-Saw (And It Felt Like a Kiss)" by Alan Moore & Dame Darcy; ABC Wizard Preview (reprinted from America's Best Comics Preview (1999) #1) by Alan Moore, Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon. Inside covers by Sprouse & Gordon. Cover by Alex Ross. Back cover by Gene Ha. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. A collection of strips by Robert Crumb, most reprinted from CoEvolution Quarterly. Includes R. Crumbs Modern Dance Workshop, The Nerds, The Goose and the Gander, and Crumbs real-life misadventures at L.A.s Space Day Symposium and the Whole Earth Jamboree, which he and Aline viewed with disdain. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Crumb. Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #1-7.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Chris Sprouse, Alan Gordon, Arthur Adams, Gary Frank, Dave Gibbons, and Jerry Ordway.

In this collection, readers are introduced to the foremost science hero Tom Strong and his remarkable exploits over a nearly century-long career. With a supporting cast of characters that include his wife Dhalua (the daughter of a mighty chieftain) his daughter Tesla, the enhanced ape King Solomon and his robotic valet, Pneuman, Tom finds himself battling in different times, worlds, and realms.

And as he faces off against an eclectic group of enemies such as the ruthless Paul Saveen, the mechanized Az-techs, the prehuman monster Pangean and the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss, our hero defeats muscle with his mind.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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ART AND COMMENTARY BY ARTHUR ADAMS, HILARY BARTA, GENE HA, KEVIN NOWLAN, ALEX ROSS, CHRIS SPROUSE, RICK VEITCH, AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; COVER BY VARIOUS In stores December 12. From the pencils of America's Best Artists comes the origin of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations and concept drawings, showing how the characters from PROMETHEA, TOP TEN, TOM STRONG and TOMORROW STORIES sprung to life! For any fan of the comics form, this book promises to be the visual treat of the holiday season! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

For 70 years, Archie Comics has been a vital and constant presence in American entertainment and pop culture, selling over 1.5 billion comic books. The Best of Archie Comics features classic tales from some of the biggest creative names in the company's history, including Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Sam Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, and more.

Hand-picked by Archie historians and experts, the stories collected in The Best of Archie Comics take readers on a veritable pop culture tour of America, from the World War II era to the swingin' 60s to the present - including anecdotes, memories, historical highlights, exclusive content and more from Archie creators.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 416 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

Acclaimed writer Alan Moore once again joins forces with artist Kevin O'Neill for THE BLACK DOSSIER - a stunning original hardcover graphic novel that is the next chapter in the fantastic saga of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN!

England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers - answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters - a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are hellbent on retrieving the lost manuscript...and ending the League once and for all.

THE BLACK DOSSIER is an elaborately designed, cutting-edge volume that includes a 'Tijuana Bible' insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. Don't miss what's sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2007!

Hardcover, 208 pages, PC/PB&W/P3-D. MATURE READERS NOTE: Available only to customers in the United States

Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams, III and Mick Gray.

Sophie Bangs is Promethea: a living embodiment of the imagination, 'the dream that waking does not end.' As the signature heroine of Alan Moore's America's Best Comics, Promethea's adventures - Eisner Award-nominated for 'Best Writer,' 'Penciller/Inker Team,' 'Lettering,' 'New Series,' 'Continuing Series,' and 'Single Issue,' - have fueled one of the most remarkable comic-book series in recent memory.

Now the first six issues of the acclaimed series (including Promethea #3, Eisner Award-nominated for Best Single Issue) are collected in Promethea Book One, a hardcover edition topped with a new cover by series artists J.H. Williams, III and Mick Gray.

Hardcover, 174 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Roger Stern & Walt Simonson. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Sr., John Byrne, Michael Golden, Wally Wood, Gene Colan, Walt Simonson, Mike Esposito, Terry Austin, Joe Sinnott & George Klein. Collects Uncanny X-Men #112-113, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #8, 39 & 40, Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #5 & 51, Doctor Strange (Vol. 1) #55, Daredevil (Vol.1) #7 & 47, & Thor (Vol.1) #337. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Wizard Exclusive Preview Edition. Featuring an 8-page tale by Alan Moore, Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon introducing readers to the characters of the ABC universe. Plus: 8-page sketchbook with art by Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong), Gene Ha (Top 10), Kevin Nowlan (Jack B. Quick), Jim Baikie (Future American), Rick Veitch (Greyshirt), Melinda Gebbie (Cobweb), J.H. Williams (Promethea). Wraparound cover by Sprouse & Gordon.

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"He-Bear" Magma Foil Edition Variant Cover by Luis Bravo - limited to 5 copies. Story by Terry Sala and Robert Wood. Art by Sean Forney. 24 pages.

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"He-Bear" Gold Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Luis Bravo - limited to 1 copy. Story by Terry Sala and Robert Wood. Art by Sean Forney. 24 pages.

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1st printing.

Edited By Michael Uslan. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

From the very center of the earth to the farthest edges of space, from the thrills of the near future to the last terror of recorded time, here in one fabulous collection are the best comic-book tales of science fiction ever published.

Produced by DC Comics from 1959 to the early 1960's, they are the works of the best and the brightest in the field, writers like Gardner Fox, John Broome and Otto Binder, and fantasy-art greats like Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and Frank Frazetta.

From the earliest heart-wrenchers like "Do Not Open till Doomsday" to the most famous thrillers starring Adam Strange, here is a taste of a golden age of science fictions that has not since been equaled in comicdom, a time when there were giants and geniuses in the field.

Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

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1st printing. Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #1, Promethea (1999-2005) #1, TOP 10 #1, Tomorrow Stories (1999-2001) #1 and Tom Strong's Terrific Tales (2002-2005) #1. Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore. Art by Chris Sprouse, J.H. Williams III, Gene Ha, Rick Veitch, and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. Featuring the writing talents of Alan Moore with tales of Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, First American, Jonni Future, Cobweb and Splash Brannigan. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Best American Comics Series : Book 1 (2006) - 1st printing. As Time.Com proclaimed, "That which distinguishes drawn books from prose is what we love about them... And must be celebrated." The popularity of the graphic genre continues to rage, and The Best American Comics 2006 is a diverse and exciting annual selection for fans and newcomers alike. The inaugural volume includes stories culled from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Web. Hardcover, 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $22.00.

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1st printing.

Written by Stan Lee, John Byrne, Roger Stern, Chris Claremont, and Steve Ditko. Art by Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ron Frenz, Steve Ditko, John Byrne, Paul Smith, Marshall Rogers, Joe Sinnott, Terry Austin, Vince Colletta, Bill Everett, and Joe Rubinstein.

This volume collects some of the best Marvel stories ever!

Includes: The Black Panther's 1st appearance from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #52-53; a Sasquatch (Alpha Flight) story from The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) Annual #8; "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" from The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #248; "If This Be My Destiny," "Man On A Rampage," and "The Final Chapter" from The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #31-33; "The Living Legend" from Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #255; "The Answer at Last" and "The Wrath of the Wrecker" from Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #159 and 171; "A Mystic Reborn" from Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #56; and an all-new, 6-page X-Men tale starring Wolverine, "The Hunter!"

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

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Nolan Ryan. Regular edition. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Top Ten (1999) #1-7.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon.

This volume features stories from the award-winning series that focuses on a police department in a city where everyone has superhuman powers.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Top Ten (1999) #1-7.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon.

This volume features stories from the award-winning series that focuses on a police department in a city where everyone has superhuman powers.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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

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Best American Comics Series : Book 5 (2010) - 1st printing. Edited by Neil Gaiman, Jessica Abel, and Matt Madden. The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Neil Gaiman, one of the top writers in modern comics and an award-winning author of novels and children's books, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Internet to create this cutting-edge collection with entries from luminaries such as Tim Hensley, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw. Hardcover, 416 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $23.00.

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Best American Comics Series : Book 5 (2010) - 2nd and later printings. Edited by Neil Gaiman, Jessica Abel, and Matt Madden. The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Neil Gaiman, one of the top writers in modern comics and an award-winning author of novels and children's books, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Internet to create this cutting-edge collection with entries from luminaries such as Tim Hensley, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw. Hardcover, 416 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $23.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

From the makers of Star Wars Insider comes The Best of Star Wars Insider, a collection of the very best features and interviews from the long-running magazine!

Included in this first volume are the very first Star Wars-related interviews given by Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher way back in 1976; an in-depth interview with Star Wars conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie, and a rarely-seen transcript of George Lucas discussing the early days of the Star Wars spin-off books. This full-color volume, packed with incredible rare photos, is a must-have for all fans of the greatest space fantasy of them all-both young and old!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Joe Cepeda. A boy and his father go on a camping trip! Despite one disaster after another, in the end, father and son agree it was their best weekend ever! Like the father in the book, Theodor Seuss Geisel and Pura Belpré Honor winner Joe Cepeda is of Hispanic heritage and he loves going camping with his son. Simple text and comic-book style illustrations support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for first graders. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Janee Trasler. Friendship is sweet—and awfully funny—in five giggle-worthy short comics for emerging readers starring an adorable squirrel and bunny. Bitty and Bub find cookies! Take one, the sign reads. But Bitty takes two! Bubs feelings are hurt… until Bitty reveals that the second one is meant for Bub. All good! Bitty and Bub turn friendships ups and downs into playful comedy in this sweet early reader comic by an award-winning artist. Split into short comics with spare text and charming art, each adventure (or misadventure) they go on has a funny happy ending. The duo confuse a rock for a turtle, climb up a tree with no way to get down, and argue over whether something in the sky is a plane or bird—only to get a definitive answer by way of a PLOP of bird poop. Emerging readers will love the silly punchlines and feel confident reading this simple, decodable text on their own. I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. A unique, comprehensive collection of gripping stories set in twentieth century battlegrounds selected from classic magazines such as Blazing Combat and Commando. Some 30 thrilling, graphic, war stories are brought together here in a mix of classic strips from the likes of Sam Glanzman, Alex Toth, and Joe Kubert, graphic shorts by Ted Rall and Joe Sacco, and great new pieces by as yet little-known hands. To date this is the only multi-sourced collection on the market - previous anthologies and book reprint collections all rely on single sources, mainly the big-name comic publishers. Kendall has selected from classic mags like the bi-monthly Blazing Combat (1970s) and the ongoing Commando, plus individual collections like Sam Glanzman's Marvel and many smaller, top-quality publications. And the wartime settings range all the way from both world wars through Korea and the Vietnam War, to today's Middle East. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Actus. Adapted by Sauerkraut. Art by Soranokami and Blacklapiz Studio. Cover by Blacklapiz. Good things come to those who wait. Damien Vale didn't, and now he's bound to an Eldritch creature from beyond the farthest reaches of the universe. It's unfathomable, utterly evil, and likes to be called Henry. To Damien, none of that matters. He wants to learn magic, and he'll be damned if he lets something as small as a world-ending monster set him back. Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 8-in., 264 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by ACTUS. Art and cover by Kisaragipana. Damien nearly ended the world. Now, his mistake might be the only thing that can save it. Good things come to those who wait. Damien Vale didn't, and he ended up bound to an Eldritch creature from beyond the reaches of space. It has lived since the dawn of time, seen the world born and destroyed countless times, and wants to be called Henry. My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror is a slice-of-life mixed with LitRPG in a magic school setting. A slow build power fantasy from Actus, the bestselling author of Morcster Chef. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Vikram Madan. Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers. Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there's nothing these pals can't get through together. In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it's perfect for kids to giggle over on their own. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. By Scott Robins and Snow Wildsmith. Foreword by Jeff Smith and Vijaya Iyer (publishers of Bone). Experts showcase in great detail 100 of the best comics currently available for young readers and identifies what attracts and entertains kids, all while creating a suggested reading list of hundreds of other outstanding titles. The reading level guide, clear comments, and accompanying comic samples guide users to the best choices for every child. Each entry includes key reading appeal points and associated genres, creating a recommended balance of reading for education and reading for recreation. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Rugrats (2017 Boom) #1-8. Written by Box Brown and Pranas T. Naujokaitis. Art by Lisa DuBois, Ilaria Catalani, Jorge Monlongo, Esdras Cristobal, Carolyn Nowak, and Mattia Di Me. Cover and Chapter Breaks by Jorge Corona. Hold on to your diapies, babies! Everyone's favorite adventurous tots are back for more adventures from their pint-sized perspective! Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, & Lil have noticed something-they're being watched. Somehow, their parents can see everything, and there's no place to hide. A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do to have fun while avoiding the hidden eyes of their watching parents! Meanwhile, diapers are flying everywhere after Grandpa Lou reads a crazy conspiracy story online that leads Tommy to believe that everyone is being replaced by giant lizard people. It's up to the gang to get to the bottom of it all. Writers Box Brown and Pranas T. Naujokaitis are joined by an acclaimed group of artists, including Lisa DuBois, Jorge Monlongo, Carolyn Nowak, Mattia Di Meo, and many more! The bestest starting place for lifelong Rugrats fans and new readers alike! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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2nd and later printings. Edited by John Benson. Art by Jack Davis, Bill Elder, Norman Mauer, Carl Hubbell, William Overgard, Dick Ayers, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Al Hartley, Bill Everett, Dan DeCarlo, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Hy Fleishman, Iger Studio, Howard Nostrand, and Jay Disbrow. Cover by Howard Nostrand. Back Cover by Norman Mauer. Introduction by Jay Lynch. When Mad became a surprise hit as a comic book in 1953 (after the early issues lost money) other comics publishers were quick to jump onto the bandwagon, eventually bringing out a dozen imitations with titles like FLIP, WHACK, NUTS, CRAZY, WILD, RIOT, EH, UNSANE, BUGHOUSE, and GET LOST. The Sincerest Form of Parody collects the best and the funniest material from these comics, including parodies of movies (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, From Here To Eternity), TV shows (Whats My Line, The Late Show), comic strips (Little Orphan Annie, Rex Morgan), novels (I, the Jury), plays (Come Back, Little Sheba), advertisements (Rheingold Beer, Charles Atlas), classic literature (The Lady or the Tiger), and history (Pancho Villa). Some didnt even try for parody, but instead published odd, goofy, off-the-wall stories.These earnest copiers of Mad realized that Will Elders cluttered chicken fat art was a good part of Mads success, and these pages are densely packed with all sorts of outlandish and bizarre gags that make for hours of amusing reading. The parody comics are uniquely 50s, catching the popular culture zeitgeist through a dual lens: not only reflecting fifties culture through parody but also being themselves typical examples of that culture (in a way that Harvey Kurtzmans Mad was not).This unprecedented volume collects over 30 of the best of these crazy, undisciplined stories, all reprinted from the original comics in full color. Editor John Benson (who wrote the annotations for the first completeMadreprints, and interviewed Mad editor Harvey Kurtzman in depth several times over the years) also provides expert, profusely illustrated commentary and background, including comparisons of how different companies parodied the same subject. Artists represented include Jack Davis, Will Elder, Norman Maurer, Carl Hubbell, William Overgard, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Bill Everett, Al Hartley, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, Hy Fleischman, Jay Disbrow, Howard Nostrand, and Bob Powell.Casual comics readers are probably familiar with the later satirical magazines that continued to be published in the 60s and 70s, such as Cracked and Sick, but the comics collected in this volume were imitations of the Mad comic book, not the magazine, and virtually unknown among all but the most die-hard collectors. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing. Edited by Byron Preiss and Howard Zimmerman. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Featuring excerpts from Scott Pilgrim, La Perdida, Demo, Yossel, and more, if you have an interest in any area of graphic illustration and want to see what is current and good, this volume is for you! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.