Real Life comic books issue 1

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"The Story of Democracy," script by Richard Hughes, art by John Blummer; Two boys don't understand what democracy is, so Uncle Sam takes them on a magical journey through history to see it for themselves. "Lawrence of Arabia," art by August Froehlich; The story of T.E. Lawrence, better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' "The Story of Stephen Decatur," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder. "Alfred Bernhard Nobel Baron of Peace and War!" "Heroes of the Mounties," art by Maurice Gutwirth. "Daniel Boone Frontiersman," art by Ralph Cone. "I Fight the Nazis" article. "Aces of the Air," art by Will Rowland. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Into the Sock-Verse!" Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian. Art and cover by Mahui Duque. Have you ever lost a sock? It's in the Sock-Verse! Get ready to embark on a series of toe-tally awesome adventures that follow a band of misfit socks as they journey through this new whimsical world. Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle and is magically transported into the vibrant Sock-Verse. Alone for the first time in his life, Freddy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ruffles, a no-nonsense frilly sock, and Hanks, a warm and fuzzy knee-high. This trio of mismatched misfits embark on an epic quest in search of the gatekeeper of the Sock-Verse, an elusive being that knows the secrets to travel back to the Foot-side-a way back to Freddy's sock-twin Peter! But the journey won't be easy. As the trio work together to overcome many challenges, they will forge an enduring friendship and discover how wonderfully wacky and diverse the Sock-Verse really is. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.99.

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Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Secondhand Love" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #4; "Spite Elopement" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #70; "The Night That Changed My Life" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #56; and "Afraid of Marriage" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #55 and Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #63. "For a More Glamorous You! Be Provocative, How to Handle a Romance, Don't Talk Too Much..., Just Because You Love Him..., In Order to Hold Him..., Stay as Sweet as You Are..." text article reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #63 and Love at First Sight (1949) #21, as "Be Smart About Love..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1, and as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #89. Indicia states "Real-Life Secrets". Numbering continues with Real Secrets (1950) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Cory Doctorow. Art and cover by Jen Wang. Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends. But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends a gold farmer - a poor Chinese kid whose avatar in the game illegally collects valuable objects and then sells them to players from developed countries with money to burn. This behavior is strictly against the rules, but Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less straightforward when a someone's real livelihood is at stake. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Into the Sock-Verse!" Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian. Art and cover by Mahui Duque. Have you ever lost a sock? It's in the Sock-Verse! Get ready to embark on a series of toe-tally awesome adventures that follow a band of misfit socks as they journey through this new whimsical world. Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle and is magically transported into the vibrant Sock-Verse. Alone for the first time in his life, Freddy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ruffles, a no-nonsense frilly sock, and Hanks, a warm and fuzzy knee-high. This trio of mismatched misfits embark on an epic quest in search of the gatekeeper of the Sock-Verse, an elusive being that knows the secrets to travel back to the Foot-side-a way back to Freddy's sock-twin Peter! But the journey won't be easy. As the trio work together to overcome many challenges, they will forge an enduring friendship and discover how wonderfully wacky and diverse the Sock-Verse really is. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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8.5" x 11.25", 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. By Greg Dean. Based strictly in the bounds of reality, Real Life is based on the experiences of the cartoonist and his friends. Whether they're gallivanting through 14th century France, building sentient computers, or taking a road trip to Michigan, be assured that everything in these pages actually happened! See how it all began, with added commentary, as well as extra material not seen online. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 340 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.