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  • Issue #1
    Buddies in the U.S. Army (1952) 1
    • 7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Two center wraps detached at one staple. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.
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    Cover by Mort Lawrence. Art by Mort Lawrence. Military comedy-drama typical of the time, featuring the hijinks of enlisted men Jon Wendall and Mike McClusky and the women they pursue. Wendall and McClusky become lifelong friends in the barracks, as the only thing they enjoy more than a good fight is fighting over the same woman; Wendall and McClusky risk their lives on the front to bring back tokens for the nurse they both desire; The boys get involved with communist agents in Tokyo. Includes an ad for a U.S military-style combat judo training manual. When Pal Met Pal; Operation Love!; G.I. Raffle; Rendezvous with Death!; U S O Commando; Dangerous Dilemma. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottoms Buddies HC (2025 Random House) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Are you ready to meet SpongeBob, Patrick, and all their Bikini Bottom buddies in this adorable board book? Join Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants for a trip around Bikini Bottom to meet all his best friends! This super-silly board book that introduces Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and others. This book is a great way for parents to share one of their favorite childhood shows with the youngest members of their growing family! Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 26 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

  • Issue #1
    Action Time Buddies (2013 Antarctic Press) 1

    Written by Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Fred Perry. What time is it, bronies? It's Action Time! The fan-favorite internet sensation now has its own comic book! Bro the Kung-fu Pegasus, Artie the Bookworm Ninja, and Kid the Boy Pilot are out to find danger, monsters, bad guys, and the magic of friendship in their most exciting, wackiest adventure time on the playground of life yet! The action scene is just kicking into gear, so don't miss out on this exploding phenomenon! This first issue is sure to get snapped up! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard GN (2023 Harper Alley) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Daniel Wiseman. Mealtime mayhem and silliness ensue in bestselling illustrator Daniel Wiseman's Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard, a graphic novel debut and early reader series. Marco makes the best sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when Marco's sandwich begins to talk.... Turns out, Marco's miraculous sandwich might be his best friend ever! They both love wacky jokes, playing pranks on Marco's older sister, and-of course-talking about cheese, bread, and bologna. But will a squad of break dancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lunch Buddies: Lunch Sandwich Superstar GN (2024 Harper Alley) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Daniel Wiseman. Ever since Marco's sandwich began talking, the two have been inseparable. Their shared love for jokes, pranks on Marco's sister, and special sauce are a recipe for best friends. After defeating a pair of break-dancing squirrels in the backyard, Sandwich and Marco are ready for more shenanigans. But when a rainy day foils their plans they're at their wits end. That is, until lightning strikes and Marco devises the best plan ever... Death-defying jumps and high-flying acrobatics abound in this rip-roaring new graphic novel! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Time Buddies GN (2024 Andrews McMeel) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Matthew Cody, Colleen AF Venable, and Marcie Colleen. Art by Chad Thomas and Linh "Mato" Nguyen. Cover by Chad Thomas. Buckle up your chrono-belt and get ready to explore another dimension of the Cat Ninja story! Time Buddies is a history-smashing, humor-packed new graphic novel from Epic Originals! When Hoot, an adorable, impulsive owlet from the future, meets Bentley, a studious, rule-following kid from the present, neither one quite fits into their own time. But with the accidental click of a sparkly button (or is it a snazzy one?), the two are off on an adventure that winds through ancient Egypt, the Wild West, and even the Renaissance! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Time Buddies HC (2024 Andrews McMeel) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Matthew Cody, Colleen AF Venable, and Marcie Colleen. Art by Chad Thomas and Linh "Mato" Nguyen. Cover by Chad Thomas. Buckle up your chrono-belt and get ready to explore another dimension of the Cat Ninja story! Time Buddies is a history-smashing, humor-packed new graphic novel from Epic Originals! When Hoot, an adorable, impulsive owlet from the future, meets Bentley, a studious, rule-following kid from the present, neither one quite fits into their own time. But with the accidental click of a sparkly button (or is it a snazzy one?), the two are off on an adventure that winds through ancient Egypt, the Wild West, and even the Renaissance! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.