ROM comic books issue 1

Text with illustrations by Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Heath; painted cover; 76 pgs; B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. In this queer graphic novel that's equal parts romance, softball, and magical girl drama, Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season. But Micky is thrown off their game when Astra Maxima shows up to catch for the Gaiety Gals, the Broads' fiercest rival. Years ago Mickey and Astra were best friends... and maybe more. That was, until Astra unceremoniously dumped Mickey to become a softball wunderkind at a private girl's school in Switzerland. Now, Astra is flirty, arrogant, and reckless on the field-everything the rule-abiding Mickey hates. Astra thinks Mickey's cute and wants to fool around, even despite their rocky history and the trail of jilted softballers that Astra leaves in her wake. Too bad the only thing Mickey wants is vengeance for their broken heart and wounded pride! Full of wet mitts, hard hits, and a bevy of softball-playing babes, Grand Slam Romance: Book 1 is a flawless home run that is sure to knock readers out of the park. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. In this queer graphic novel that's equal parts romance, softball, and magical girl drama, Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season. But Micky is thrown off their game when Astra Maxima shows up to catch for the Gaiety Gals, the Broads' fiercest rival. Years ago Mickey and Astra were best friends... and maybe more. That was, until Astra unceremoniously dumped Mickey to become a softball wunderkind at a private girl's school in Switzerland. Now, Astra is flirty, arrogant, and reckless on the field-everything the rule-abiding Mickey hates. Astra thinks Mickey's cute and wants to fool around, even despite their rocky history and the trail of jilted softballers that Astra leaves in her wake. Too bad the only thing Mickey wants is vengeance for their broken heart and wounded pride! Full of wet mitts, hard hits, and a bevy of softball-playing babes, Grand Slam Romance: Book 1 is a flawless home run that is sure to knock readers out of the park. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Jim Pipe. Art by Penko Gelev. When teenagers Romeo and Juliet meet at the masked ball, it's love at first sight. But Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet - and the two families are sworn enemies. Watch tragedy unfold as the star-crossed lovers try to overcome the obstacles ahead of them. One of the most famous love stories of all time is brought to life in this exciting graphic novel! Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. By David West and Ross Watton. A full-color graphic novel-style book that retells Roman myths, which had many influences and provide an interesting look at ancient Roman culture. Includes informational front and back matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

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1st printing. By Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, and Nick Spender. A full-color biography of Spartacus presented in Graphic Novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Edited By Michael Uslan. Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

June, 1931 Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. Art and cover by Guy Colwell. Beginning in 1972, Guy Colwell's Inner City Romance forged new territory for underground comix, portraying stories about prison, black culture, ghetto life, the sex trade and the realities of inner city life. Every issue is included in this collection, as well as many of the highly detailed paintings he created at the same time. Colwell recounts in the accompanying text, his personal journey to artistic maturity forged by radicalism and frustration. Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by George A. Romero and Jeff Whitehead. Art and cover by Ryan Carr. William Lincoln, an impatient businessman in his 20s, casually asks a small-town coffee shop barista about a carousel horse atop its roof. Within earshot, an elderly man asks William if he would like to learn about the history of the sprawling amusement park that once stood on that spot, the carousel horse the final reminder of its existence. They settle into a conversation that immediately disturbs young William. It is the story of an elderly man hoping to experience the amusement park one last time to recapture childhood memories, to relish the rapidly fleeting remaining moments. Instead of pleasant memories, each attraction becomes a surreal microcosm of aging and its inherent challenges as bodies and minds begin to break down. The elderly man is abused, pushed in a seemingly endless throng of elderly people through attractions that mimic the final stages of life. Finally, he winds up right back where he started, battered both mentally and physically. Instead of being able to leave the park, he realizes he is trapped in a loop, forced to relive the harrowing experience over and over. At the end of the elderly man's tale, William is puzzled, concerned, and annoyed, irritated to have had his time wasted on such a story. William quickly realizes that not everything in the coffee shop is as it seems. The elderly man with whom young William has been conversing shares his name. It is William Lincoln. Perplexed and scared now, young William attempts to leave, fleeing through the coffee shop's front door. When the door closes behind him, William is back in the amusement park, transformed again into his elderly self, still trapped in the loop, forced to reconcile the reality of aging and ultimately, his own mortality. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash. Art by John Romita Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. Also featuring art by Todd McFarlane, John Romita, Jr., Neal Adfams, Stan Goldberg, Don Perlin, and more. In this new book, 'Jazzy' John Romita - the artist who made The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel's #1-selling comic book in the 1960s - talks about his life, his art, and his contemporaries! Authored by former Marvel Comics editor in chief and top writer Roy Thomas, and noted historian Jim Amash, it features the most definitive interview Romita's ever given, about working with such comics legends as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, following Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko as artist on the strip, and more! Plus, Roy Thomas shares memories of working with Romita in the 1960s-70s, and Jim Amash examines the awesome artistry of Ring-a-Ding Romita! Lavishly illustrated with Romita art - original classic art, and unseen masterpieces - as well as illos by some of Marvel's and DC's finest, this is at once a career overview of a comics master, and a firsthand history of the industry by one of its leading artists! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and John Romita, Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. John Romita, Sr. has drawn every major Marvel character including landmark runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Fantastic Four and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and Senior Art Director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This book reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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1st printing. Collects material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #39-53. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Romita, Sr. This is it, the John Romita Spider-Man book fans have been waiting for-Nearly 200 pages of prime John Romita Spider-Man art from his very earliest days on the title, and every single one is scanned from the original art! This over-sized (it's as big as the recent STERANKO Artist's Edition) Artifact Edition showcases the absolute peak of Romita's tenure on Amazing Spider-Man from his first 15 issues (#39 - #53), and all are twice-up pages-this one is an enormous 15" x 22" tome! Hardcover, 15-in. x 22-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Art and cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is one the most popular characters in the history of comics. This Artist's Edition collects high-resolution scans of the very earliest Amazing Spider-Man daily strips by the two creators most associated with the Web-Slinger, Stan "The Man" Lee and "Jaunty" John Romita! Approximately 300 (!) original daily strips have been scanned, all from 1977 and 1978. The strip debuted on January 3, 1977, and the entire first two months of the strip are included in this volume. Spider-Man's origin is recapped and it's a Who's Who of all your favorite Spidey characters. Each page is meticulously scanned at high resolution and reproduced at the same size they were drawn. The only better way to view this art would have been to be standing over John Romita's drawing board as he was creating them! Hardcover, 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $150.00.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Buford Tune, Frank Engli, Paul McCarthy and Maureen Daly. Kids' comics geared to the concerns of the 1940s teenage girl. An amnesiac is rescued at sea, drifting unconscious in a lifeboat, and decides to call herself Claire Voyant; Maureen Daly's popular syndicated advice column for teenagers; Professor Bunson Burner wants to use his evolution machine to turn Gertie O'Grady into a monkey. Plus Frank Sinatra and Van Johnson pinups. Claire Voyant; Sugar and Spice; Sissy; Dotty Dripple; Rocky the Stone-Age Kid; Gertie O'Grady; The Correct Thing; What Gets You...? 48 pages, Full Color.

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1st printing. Story and art by MariNaomi. From her father and mother's interracial marriage to her own "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" moments on the playground, from drug experimentation to sexual/identity questions, MariNaomi lays her inner life bare. Kiss & Tell is her funny and frank memoir in graphic form: a fresh and offbeat coming-of-age story unfolding against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco in the '80s and '90s. Through deft storytelling and charming illustration, she carries us through first love and worst love, through heartbreak and bedroom experimentation, as she grows from misfit teen to young woman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

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2nd and later printings. Story and art by MariNaomi. From her father and mother's interracial marriage to her own "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" moments on the playground, from drug experimentation to sexual/identity questions, MariNaomi lays her inner life bare. Kiss & Tell is her funny and frank memoir in graphic form: a fresh and offbeat coming-of-age story unfolding against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco in the '80s and '90s. Through deft storytelling and charming illustration, she carries us through first love and worst love, through heartbreak and bedroom experimentation, as she grows from misfit teen to young woman. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Land of the Dead (2005) #1-5.

Based on the movies by George A. Romero. Adapted by Chris Ryall. Art by Gabriel Rodriguez. Cover by Chris Bolton.

Presenting a special adaptation of George A. Romero's long-awaited zombie movie, set years in the future after the end of his Dead trilogy. In Land of the Dead, the walking dead roam an uninhabited wasteland and the living try to lead "normal" lives behind the walls of a fortified city. But outside the city walls, an army of the dead is evolving. Inside, anarchy is on the rise. With the very survival of the city at stake, a group of hardened mercenaries is called into action to protect the living from an army of the dead.

Adapted by Chris Ryall (Shaun of the Dead) and Gabriel Rodriguez (CSI: Secret Identity). This special collection features seven new pages of storey and art, comprising a deleted scene from the movie, as well as an art gallery of covers, sample art and more.

Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $19.99.

One-Shot. 11" x 14", 60 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Advertising Broadside issued in 1940 to promote Living Romances Magazine. Printed on heavy cardstock. 10.5" x 14", single-sided, full color. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing.

By Michelle Nolan.

For the better part of three decades romance comics were an American institution. Nearly 6,000 romance comics were published between 1947 and 1977, and there was a time when one of every five comics sold in the U.S. was a romance comic.

This first book devoted entirely to the rarely studied world of romance comics features information on several types of romance comics and their creators, plus the history, numbers, and publishing frequency of dozens of romance titles.

Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Based on the story by William Shalespeare. Adapted by Crystal S. Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. English Adaptation by Michael Barltrop.

A classic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is the tale of two star-crossed young lovers who dare to defy their feuding families, put aside all obstacles, and find happiness together - but at a tremendous cost. This grimly beautiful tale, set in Renaissance Italy, follows Romeo and Juliet from their fateful first meeting to their last.

Manga Classics brings you this incredible manga version of William Shakespeare's most popular play, with FULL, ADAPTED MODERN ENGLISH text for easy reading!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 324 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Sonia Leong. Now presenting Manga Shakespeare—the Bards greatest plays in an accessible, lively format for a new generation of readers. Romeo and Juliet is ideally suited for the manga format—it has teenage heroes, scheming and villainous adults, heartbreaking tragedy, and the ultimate romantic plot about star-crossd lovers. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall deeply in love—and they refuse to let their parents age-old feud get in their way. When Romeo is banished from their town, a series of mistakes and misunderstandings, along with their families mutual hatred, finally manages to end their love. An exciting introduction to the Bard for reluctant readers and manga fans alike. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Romance Redux: But I Though He Loved Me (2006), I Should Have Been a Blonde (2006), Love is a Four Letter Word (2006) , Restraining Orders are for Other Girls (2006), and Guys and Doll (2006). Written by JEFF PARKER, JOHN LUSTIG, KEITH GIFFEN, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JOHN LUSTIG, ROGER LANGRIDGE, KYLE BAKER, FRED VAN LENTE, MICHAEL LEIB, ROBERT FLEMING, KIRSTEN SINCLAIR, PETER DAVID, JOE LANSDALE, and PAUL DI FILIPPO. Art by JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK, JOHN ROMITA, JACK KIRBY, GENE COLON, DICK GIORDANO, SOL BRODSKY, and VINNIE COLLETTA. Cover by FRANK CHO. Continuing the noble pursuit of taking funny old pictures and putting funny words on top of them! We've asked some of the funniest writers in comics today to look at the romance comics of yesteryear and put in some new dialogue that'll make us laugh! Unfortunately, the funniest writers were busy, so we had to settle on these guys. Hey, you get what you pay for! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (196-1998 1st Series) #229-230, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #128 and 256, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #183 and #309, Star Brand (1986-1989) #1, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #253, Punisher: War Zone (1992-1995) #1, Daredevil: The Man without Fear (1993) #1-2, Incredible Hulk (1999-2008 2nd Series) #25 and 34, Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #36 and material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #11.

Written by Roger Stern, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, David Michelinie, Chris Claremont, Scott Lobdell, Jim Shooter, Ann Nocenti, Chuck Dixon, Frank Miller, Paul Jenkins, Bruce Jones, Scott Edelman, and J. Michael Straczynski. Art by John Romita, Jr., Jim Mooney, Bob Layton, Harry Candelario, Dan Green, Al Williamson, Klaus Janson, Tom Palmer, and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita, Jr.

Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary!

John Romita Jr. followed in his famous father's footsteps - and soon become a legend in his own right! This volume collects some of JRJR's greatest hits, from his first Marvel work to the creation of a New Universe and more! Tony Stark battles alcoholism! Spider-Man battles the Juggernaut though the streets of New York! Colossus and Kitty Pryde break up! Daredevil and Kingpin celebrate Christmas! The Punisher joins the mafia! Professor X and Magneto's history is explored! Hulk smashes the Abomination! A masterful retelling of Daredevil's origin! And more!

Softcover, 360 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Art and cover by Jordi Badia Romero. Foreword by David A. Roach.

Deluxe over-sized art-book celebrating the art of a lost master of horror illustration!

Celebrating the incredible art of Jordi Badía Romero from supernatural girls comic Misty, this sumptuous hardcover art book collects stories from the 1980s that showcase this remarkable, and criminally-overlooked, artist who died in 1984.

This is a must for collectors of artist-focused biographies and visual history guides.

Hardcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Barbara Stanwyck cover. 8 Anonymous fiction stories.

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Art book featuring official art from the anime of the same name. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 144 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Digest-sized, 5.25" x 7.5", 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Digest-sized, 5.25" x 7.5", 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

One of the first comics created by African-American artists for an African-American readership. Photo cover. "My Heart's Dilemma"; Marjorie lives with her Aunt Louise; When Louise begins to date Jim, Marjorie fears her settled life will be uprooted. Marjories boyfriend Ray doesnt see it like this, but Marjorie goes out of her way to express her displeasure to her aunt; When she finds a telegram to Jim from "Marion" that suggests Jim is after Louises money, Marjorie seizes on it as proof of his perfidy. "A Tragic Vow"; When her longtime suitor Harry completes medical school and proposes to her, Janet postpones giving him an answer; She doesnt love Harry but doesnt want to lose him "until someone else comes along"; Helen starts dating Tom, a hospital administrator, but refuses to tell Harry, even though he decides to quit his internship so they can wed sooner. "This Time For Keeps" text story by Ruth Day. Too "Late For Love"; Diane loves Hank but he marries her best friend Mary and they move away; Diane dates Artie and he proposes to her; However, when Mary dies, leaving a young daughter, Diane consoles Hank; He wants to resume their relationship and when Artie finds out, he breaks up with Diane. True-to-life Romances ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.