Vanguard comic books issue 1

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Edited by David Scroggy. Cover by Tom Yeates. Written by David Campiti, Mike Baron and Peter Milligan & Brendan McCarthy. Art by Tom Yeates & Rick Bryant, Steve Rude and Brendan McCarthy. Otherworldly tales of science fiction, some with elements of fantasy and the supernatural! Featuring: "Libretto"; "Encyclopedias" (part 1 of 4, continues next issue); and "Freakwave! Part 1: A Stranger in Paradise" (part 1 of 3, continues next issue). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Fold-Out cover by Tomm Coker; Created by Erik Larsen & Gary Carlson; by Gary Carlson (script) & Tomm Coker (art); Supreme, Wally the Robot app; Back-up Vanguard story by Gary Carlson (story) & Erik Larsen (plot & art); Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing.

Based on the Story by Bram Stoker. Adapted by Otto Binder. Art by Al McWilliams. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Introduction by Christopher Lee. Commentary by Christopher Lee and J. David Spurlock.

Dracula - both the legendary blood-thirsty vampire and his historic inspiration, Vlad The Impaler - has terrified and fascinated the world via a myriad of films and books ever since Bram Stoker's original 1897 novel. Now the premier, 1966 graphic novel, produced by legendary Creepy magazine founding editor Russ Jones, EC writer Otto Binder, and Star Trek artist Al McWilliams is finally back in print in a luxurious expanded hardcover with an introduction by Sir Christopher Lee and cover by Frank Frazetta!

A tastefully terrifying addition to every horror fiend's library.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format) 11-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, PC.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

2nd and later printings.

By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock.

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art.

To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers, and a career-spanning interview.

Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing. Written by Wallace Wood, J. David Spurlock, Al Feldstein. Art and cover by Wallace Wood. Introduction by J. David Spurlock. Hall of Fame comics creator Wallace Wood's revolutionary Witzend has been called the birth of the pro-zine, underground, independent... but all agree Witzend was a mid-'60s milestone event that represented the loftiest goals of the Underground Movement including art-for-art's-sake, freedom from censorship, and creator rights. For the first time ever, this single volume collects ALL of Wood's own contributions to his revolutionary Witzend including Animan, Sally Forth, The Rejects, Bucky Ruckus, Pipsqueek Papers, The Wizard King, Snorky, Lunar Tunes & surprises! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $51.00

Add to cart Near Mint $51.00

Deluxe Edition (Includes Slipcase and 16 Bonus Pages)

1st printing. Written by Wallace Wood, J. David Spurlock, Al Feldstein. Art and cover by Wallace Wood. Introduction by J. David Spurlock. Hall of Fame comics creator Wallace Wood's revolutionary Witzend has been called the birth of the pro-zine, underground, independent... but all agree Witzend was a mid-'60s milestone event that represented the loftiest goals of the Underground Movement including art-for-art's-sake, freedom from censorship, and creator rights. For the first time ever, this single volume collects ALL of Wood's own contributions to his revolutionary Witzend including Animan, Sally Forth, The Rejects, Bucky Ruckus, Pipsqueek Papers, The Wizard King, Snorky, Lunar Tunes, etc. This Slipcased Deluxe edition includes 16 bonus pages! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $69.95.

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2nd and later printings.

Text by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Landmark new collection from world's greatest fantasy artist, cited by the New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times... Inspired generations including Conan films, John Carter of Mars, Lord of the Rings, Dusk Till Dawn, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. This large coffee-table book features classic and rare art. See the revolutionary art that inspired Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: Frazetta!

Hardcover, 10-in. x 15-in., 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

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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Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Tony Kittrell. Art by Marcelo Mueller. Cover by Allan Goldman and William Wolford. Formed to protect the planet from a threat nearly a century in the making comes… Legend & The Vanguard! The newest super team within the Advent Universe leads the way in their very own Cosmos tie-in title. Global defenders have gathered to aid the Advent Universe's original hero legend to right a wrong from his past that jeopardizes the entire planet. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Wallace Wood. Art by Wallace Wood and Steve Ditko. Cover by Wallace Wood.

The greatest collection ever of Wally Wood war comics! Nearly 200 pages spanning the Hall of Fame creator's career, from titles like Capt. Savage, U.S. Paratroopers, All American Men of War, War & Attack, D-Day, Warfront, Fight The Enemy, Blazing Combat, most has never been collected.

Plus two full-length Ditko & Wood Cannon stories, commentary by J. David Spurlock, foreword by GI Joe and The 'Nam writer Larry Hama, and an essay on Wood's EC war comics by Tommy Burns.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akira Itou. In this opening arch, teen loner Aichi enters the world of Vanguard, introducing him to new friends and, eventually, new and intense rivals! From the makers of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG comes Cardfight!! Vanguard the manga that inspired the hit Vanguard TCG. In similar fashion to Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering, the teenage cast of Cardfight!! Vanguard play a high-fantasy themed card game initially for kicks, and eventually the stakes grow much higher. The first printing of each volume of Vanguard will come with an exclusive RARE Level trading card! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

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Signed by Neal Adams

Signed by Neal Adams - 1st printing. NOTE: This Deluxe Signed Slipcased Edition comes with 16 additional pages of vintage Adams artwork - From his Ben Casey newspaper strip to Creepy magazine work to groundbreaking comic books, Neal Adams' work serves as an inspiration for every illustrator who works in the field. Coinciding with the launch of his Continuity Studio, Adams expanded into cutting-edge advertising work, amusement park ride design, magazine illustration, animation, and paperback book covers. Included in this collection are classic and rare works spanning the artist's noted career and a unique selection of Neal's seldom-seen paintings. Fully annotated by the artist, this is the one we have all waited for. Also available is a Deluxe Signed Slipcased Edition, which comes with 16 additional pages of vintage Adams artwork. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

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Deluxe Signed Edition (Signed by Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson) - 1st printing. Foreword by Mort Walker. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Long-time Swan associates Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson signed the deluxe hardcover, which comes with a 16-page bonus portfolio/checklist! Also included in this never-to-be-reprinted limited edition is an exhaustive, 16-page portfolio index of Swans comic work! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1958. Cover by Ed Emsh. Stories: "SOS, Planet Unknown" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Reap the Dark Tide" by C. M. Kornbluth, "When the Shoe Fits" by James E. Gunn, "The Strad Effect" by Raymond F. Jones, and "Farewell Party" by Richard Wilson. Features: "In the Beginning" by James Blish, "Wonders are Many" by L. Sprague de Camp, and "The Tales They Tell" by Lester del Rey. Softcover, 5.25-in x 7.5-in. 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $28.00

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2nd and later printings. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Hardcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.