The Game comic books issue 1

1st printing. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Tom Fowler. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, in which players take the roles of heroes in their own story, have solidly moved from the geek fringes to the mainstream, beloved by celebrities and inspiring hit podcasts and massively successful sales in games, comics, and hobby shops. The story of the tabletop's triumph even in our digital age begins in the day of actual sword-wielding warriors, leading right up to the fireball-casting avatars of today. In GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning comics creators Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler take you on an incredible journey from the mists of the past to the screen-lit present, showing not just how these games work and why we love them, but what they can tell us about ourselves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

2nd and later printings. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Tom Fowler. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, in which players take the roles of heroes in their own story, have solidly moved from the geek fringes to the mainstream, beloved by celebrities and inspiring hit podcasts and massively successful sales in games, comics, and hobby shops. The story of the tabletop's triumph even in our digital age begins in the day of actual sword-wielding warriors, leading right up to the fireball-casting avatars of today. In GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning comics creators Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler take you on an incredible journey from the mists of the past to the screen-lit present, showing not just how these games work and why we love them, but what they can tell us about ourselves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Vol. 1, 1993. Stats and skills for characters featured in Lupin III, Mobile Suit Gundam, Arion, Orguss, Aura Battler Dunbine, Megazone 23, Crusher Joe. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. Story and art by Johnnie Christmas. Max is howling at the moon-he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Reset. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun-a shock to the system for a lone wolf like Max. Can Max escape Camp Reset and level up at Gamerville, or has he finally played his last match? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Story and art by Johnnie Christmas. Max is howling at the moon-he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Reset. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun-a shock to the system for a lone wolf like Max. Can Max escape Camp Reset and level up at Gamerville, or has he finally played his last match? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Vera Dika. Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), Victor Miller and Sean S. Cunningham's Friday the 13th (1980), Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and Don Mancini and Tom Holland's Child's Play (1988) - this book is a critical study of the low-budget film formula described as the "stalker" film, popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The discussion suggests reasons for its impressive popularity and demonstrates how a generic form is organized to speak a cultural text. Illustrated. Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 154 pages, Text.

The 50 Most Influential People in the Adventure Game Market, D&D3, DragonCon, Gen Con, TSR company history by Gary Gygax, SnarfQuest comic by Larry Elmore, and more. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; color; 64 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing.

By Daisuke Shimizu.

Every time a child watches animation, plays a role playing game, or reads fantasy novels, he imagines that he actually exists in the world of those movies, games, or books and deserves to be part of it. This kind of excitement that people experienced in their childhood remains in their heart even when they become adults. This book proves that those fantasy worlds do not exist only in our imagination but actually exist in our real world: a huge tree in an enchanted forest, a witch's magic shop, lodging where you can save your playing data, the remains of an ancient city that waits the last boss.

Shimizu Daisuke travels all over the world looking for thrilling moments in which he can feel his fantasy world as an actual place. Perhaps you'll start looking for your own?

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Stephen King. Stephen King gives us his most ambitious work yet - a novel of brilliant intensity, excruciating suspense, and uncanny insight into the dark corners of the indomitable female psyche. Hardcover, 332 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.50.

2nd and later printings. By Stephen King. Stephen King gives us his most ambitious work yet - a novel of brilliant intensity, excruciating suspense, and uncanny insight into the dark corners of the indomitable female psyche. Hardcover, 332 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.50.

Gamestop/Hasbro Exclusive Reprint. Foil Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum. Reprints Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1. Originally included with the Marvel Legends "Banshee" action figure. Story by Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum. 44 pages. Full Color.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. A father enrolls his daughter in a prestigious school... as a boy! Kyo Aizawa is very excited about attending Seisyu Academy, but her father has his own ideas. He explains to her that Seisyu Academy is famous for its boys' basketball program and he enrolled her as a boy so she can fulfill his own dream of becoming an NBA basketball star! To make matters worse, she has to stay in the dorms, and her roommate is the same boy she came to hate at tryouts...! Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Rachael Smith. Art and cover by Katherine Lobo.

It's 2009, and Sienna is really not looking forward to flying back into her hometown to say goodbye to one of the people she called family. Though that feels like a lifetime ago.

It's 1999, and Sienna is looking forward to what is shaping up to be the Perfect Summer in her Perfect Life. She has a job working in the local video game store, Game Champ, with her four best friends, and that was how it was going to be forever...

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Printing - Games designed by Larry Evans based on the works of Edward Gorey. Featuring the fascinating, humorous, macabre characters of the master of mini-mystery stories, Edward Gorey. Gorey Games is packed with strange hidden picture puzzles, maddening mazes, cryptic codes and many more off-beat games. The Doubtful Guests, the Osbick Bird, the Beastly Baby and Gorey's ubiquitous cats are all here cavorting in intricate pastimes that only gatesman Larry Evans can create. Weird pleasures and ideal entertainment for fans of Dracula designer Gorey and fans of fun. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, B&W.

1st printing. With cards that feature fantastic art that only adds to the strategic thrill of crushing one's opponent, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game offers a singular gaming experience. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present each card's gorgeous artwork with Gwent: Art of The Witcher Card Game! Featuring over two hundred pieces of art from the Gwent card collection! A fantastic companion to The World of the Witcher! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 214 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

2nd and later printings. With cards that feature fantastic art that only adds to the strategic thrill of crushing one's opponent, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game offers a singular gaming experience. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present each card's gorgeous artwork with Gwent: Art of The Witcher Card Game! Featuring over two hundred pieces of art from the Gwent card collection! A fantastic companion to The World of the Witcher! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 214 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. The first bonus volume in this encyclopedic set of reference manuals is a must for HackMaster GMs. Among other features, readers will learn about methods for expanding a monsters' abilities and power, as well as details on monster quirks and flaws, Fatigue Factors, monster critical hit tables, random encounter tables, creature groupings by terrain, and more! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Aarakians to Cats, Great!" A series of comprehensive reference manuals for the Fourth Edition Hackmaster RPG, this 7th volume of the dreaded Hacklopedia introduces a host of terrifying monsters to unleash upon your unwary adventurers. Every creature has been revised, edited, and updated accordingly, plus readers will learn about monster social structures, activity cycles, diets, attack modes (including special attacks), morale and even how to make the most of their kills by salvaging monster remains of potential value. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By Kurt Kalata.

Japan has produced thousands of intriguing video games. For any number of reasons, not all of them were ever released outside of the country, especially in the '80s and '90s. While many of these titles have since been documented by the English-speaking video game community, and in some cases, even unofficially translated, a huge proportion of the Japanese game output is unknown outside of their native territory.

Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Japanese Video Game Obscurities seeks to catalogue many of these titles, games that are weird, compelling, strange, cool or historically important.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $32.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $18.05 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st printing. Written by Craig McDonald. Art and cover by Kevin Singles. Aging crime novelist Hector Lassiter thought that his adventures were long behind him. But then he's delivered a treasure worth killing for: the skull of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. With brooding poet Bud Fiske and hard-as-nails beauty Alacia Vincente, Hector must make a mad dash across the American southwest. If he can sell the skull to highest bidder he'll score big. But in the meantime has to dodge bullets from deranged fraternity members, aging soldiers of fortune, and crooked feds. Originally published as an Edgar-nominated novel, this adaptation is brought to life with beautiful two-color art reminiscent of the classic era of pulp fiction. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hamuo. Art and cover by Mo. Translated by Taishi. "'Level up even while offline'?! That's not a game on 'easy mode'-that's just an AFK game!" The online game Yamada Kenichi had been playing religiously is shutting down its servers, leaving him with a void in his heart. He looks for a new game to fill it, but everything he finds is way too easy. The kind of game he likes-the kind punishing enough to make players want to spend thousands of hours on it-just isn't around anymore. "What's this? 'You are invited to a game that will never end.'" Kenichi stumbles upon an untitled game, one promising incomparable challenge with unprecedented potential. Without hesitation, he selects the "Hell Mode" difficulty. Lo and behold, he finds himself reincarnated in another world as a serf! Now called Allen, he sets out to unlock the secrets of his mystery-laden Summoner class; without the convenience of walkthroughs, game guides, or online forums, he must grope his way to the top of his new world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. By Yoshiyuki Oba. Who are the hottest Japanese video game and animation heroes and heroines? This up-to-date collection features 100 prominent character designers of video games and animation created in 2010 and 2011. For game and animation fans, this book allows a comprehensive look at a variety of characters from a range of video game titles. Designers featured in this book include Shigenori Soejima, Suzuhito Yasuda, Mel Kishida, redjuice, Masayoshi Tanaka, Makoto Tsuchibayashi, aokiume, Takahiro Kishida, Eiji Kaneda, and more. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing.

Written by Jeremy Baldridge. Art by Andrew Hale.

Something turns up missing and all eyes immediately turn to the halfling. Are they an entire race of thieves, one and all, or are they merely misunderstood vagabonds, victims of their own wanderlust? Whatever the answer, it's clear that there is more to these half-sized heroes than meets the eye.

Each HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR book contains a toolkit of additional feats, skills, concepts, and prestige classes to explore your race's favored class. HALFLINGS features background information and role-playing tips for ten unique halfling prestige classes, as well as new feats and new uses for old skills specific to halflings and rogues. Inside you will find:

o Cunning new feats. Specially designed for halflings and rogues.
o Handy new skills. Lashworking, ropemaking, trapmaking, and more!
o Clever new rules. Pickpocket knacks, halfling graffiti, and dirty fighting!
o Ten new prestige classes. Explore every rogue multiclass combination.
o Adventure. A complete introductory adventure for your new halfling rogue!

HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR: HALFLINGS is the definitive sourcebook for halfling rogues of every kind.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 76 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Chris Avellone, Bruce Tong and Jim Crocker. Do your heroes have what it takes? This volume contains three exciting adventures for use with Champions or Dark Champions. Featuring three complete adventures; a brand new campaign city; and 18 new super villains! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By Christopher Carton. Adventure video games have provided players with epic and hilarious storytelling for over fifty years. What started from the humble beginnings of text adventures led to a blast of point-and-click and graphic adventure games throughout the '80s and '90s. In these pages you'll find histories on influential companies such as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts and Telltale Games, as well as some of the most revered games in the genre. With a bright future emerging as veterans and newcomers forge ahead with new ideas and visual flourishes for adventure games, there's never been a better time to become acquainted (or reacquainted!) with a colorful and exciting part of gaming history. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $42.95.

1st printing.

Written by Shuky. Art and cover by Raoul Paoli. Tranlated by Adam Marostica.

In this Graphic Novel Adventure, you fail your first heist only to get taken under the wing of a more experienced criminal. You can have your own criminal empire up and running in no time with the right skills, a little know how, and maybe even Lady Luck helping you out.

Will you become a criminal kingpin in the most daring adventure to date? It's your choices. Your story. Your Adventure.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

English Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Basics for Beginners and Beyond!" From Graphic-Sha comes this exciting series for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! English text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Basics for Beginners and Beyond!" From Graphic-Sha comes this exciting series for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! English text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st Printing. Softcover, 10.5" x 13", 24 pages, B&W with partial color.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

1st Printing - Go behind the scenes of the making of Catching Fire with exclusive materials, including back-stage photos and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions, from the fantastic new sets and gorgeous costumes to the actors' performances and the director's vision, this is the definitive companion to the second Hunger Games film. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

From the Editors of Us Weekly comes the highly anticipated Hunger Games Special Edition. This Collector's Edition features over 125 exciting photos of the cast and their elaborate costumes plus interviews with the cast. This copy does have the posters. 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

From the Editors of Us Weekly comes the highly anticipated Hunger Games Special Edition. This Collector's Edition features over 125 exciting photos of the cast and their elaborate costumes, plus interviews with the cast and three giant posters. 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Good $3.00

1st printing. By Kate Egan. Chapters look at characters, places and props, history and filming. Profusely illustrated. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

1st Printing. Here is the ultimate guide to the twenty-four Tributes participating in Panem's 74th annual Hunger Games. Follow the Tributes' journey from the Reaping to the Games, with a look at all the highlights along the way--the Tribute Parade, the stations of the Training Center, the interviews with Caesar Flickerman. Plus, you'll find profiles of President Snow and Seneca Crane, portraits of each tribute, and detailed information on each district's industry. This unique guide to the tributes contains never before seen photos and quotes from the film, and is a must have for any Hunger Games fan. Softcover, 5" x 8", 76 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

2nd or later Printing. Here is the ultimate guide to the twenty-four Tributes participating in Panem's 74th annual Hunger Games. Follow the Tributes' journey from the Reaping to the Games, with a look at all the highlights along the way--the Tribute Parade, the stations of the Training Center, the interviews with Caesar Flickerman. Plus, you'll find profiles of President Snow and Seneca Crane, portraits of each tribute, and detailed information on each district's industry. This unique guide to the tributes contains never before seen photos and quotes from the film, and is a must have for any Hunger Games fan. Softcover, 5" x 8", 76 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Ataka. Mistia Erlaine is the daughter of a noble family who just started at high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun Love, and she's destined to become the main character's evil rival! Mistia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jim Ottaviani. Art and cover by Leland Purvis.

Alan Turing (1912-1954) was the mathematician credited with cracking the German Enigma code during World War II, enabling the Allies to defeat the Nazis.

After the war, Turing went on to launch modern computer science through his creation of the universal Turing machine and the Imitation Game, an artificial-intelligence test that is still in use today. Turing kept his code-breaking work a secret in order to safeguard his native England, but failed to hide his sexual preferences, which led to his tragic death at the hands of the same country he worked so hard to protect. Turing was an eccentric, persecuted genius and a groundbreaking theoretician whose seminal work still plays a role in the science and telecommunication systems that fuel our modern world.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jim Ottaviani. Art and cover by Leland Purvis.

Alan Turing (1912-1954) was the mathematician credited with cracking the German Enigma code during World War II, enabling the Allies to defeat the Nazis.

After the war, Turing went on to launch modern computer science through his creation of the universal Turing machine and the Imitation Game, an artificial-intelligence test that is still in use today. Turing kept his code-breaking work a secret in order to safeguard his native England, but failed to hide his sexual preferences, which led to his tragic death at the hands of the same country he worked so hard to protect. Turing was an eccentric, persecuted genius and a groundbreaking theoretician whose seminal work still plays a role in the science and telecommunication systems that fuel our modern world.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Season 1-2!"

By Bryan Cogman and George R. R. Martin.

This official companion book to HBO's Game of Thrones reveals how the show's creators translated George R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series into a fantastic yet plausible world that has captivated viewers worldwide.

This book showcases hundreds of unpublished set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards, and props, plus family trees, a dissection of the Dothraki language, and detailed maps and histories of the world's essential realms.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Fine $16.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Season 1-2!"

By Bryan Cogman and George R. R. Martin.

This official companion book to HBO's Game of Thrones reveals how the show's creators translated George R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series into a fantastic yet plausible world that has captivated viewers worldwide.

This book showcases hundreds of unpublished set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards, and props, plus family trees, a dissection of the Dothraki language, and detailed maps and histories of the world's essential realms.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

UK Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Season 1-2!" By Bryan Cogman and George R. R. Martin. This official companion book to HBO's Game of Thrones reveals how the show's creators translated George R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series into a fantastic yet plausible world that has captivated viewers worldwide. This book showcases hundreds of unpublished set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards, and props, plus family trees, a dissection of the Dothraki language, and detailed maps and histories of the world's essential realms. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Note: Do Not Confuse With Inside HBO's Game of Thrones HC (2012-Present Chronicle Books) which is a different edition.

UK Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Season 1-2!" By Bryan Cogman and George R. R. Martin. This official companion book to HBO's Game of Thrones reveals how the show's creators translated George R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series into a fantastic yet plausible world that has captivated viewers worldwide. This book showcases hundreds of unpublished set photos, production and costume designs, storyboards, and props, plus family trees, a dissection of the Dothraki language, and detailed maps and histories of the world's essential realms. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Note: Do Not Confuse With Inside HBO's Game of Thrones HC (2012-Present Chronicle Books) which is a different edition.

1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #258-277.

Written by John Byrne. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr.

John Byrne's complete run is collected in one volume! Tony Stark has a bullet lodged in his spine, and that could be the least of his problems! The ghost of an old enemy, the machinations of a vengeful madman and a menace from within Tony's own body come to a head in "Armor Wars II," the cataclysmic sequel to one of Iron Man's most memorable storylines! Things get worse as the Mandarin returns - but when the villain unleashes the power of the king-sized alien dragon Fin Fang Foom, it will take two Iron Men to stop them! And it's Cold War chaos as Iron Man and the Black Widow race to prevent World War III! Plus: the origin of Iron Man!

Softcover, 512 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 16 of the Iron Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: July 1990-Feb 1992. Cover price $39.99.

Infinity cover. This scarce first issue of It's Game Time was published at the height of the Walt Disney Davy Crockett craze when every manufacturer and publisher featued the famous frontiersman in their products and publications. Davy is represented here by a Crockett themed cover and a Davy Crockett game page inside. Packed full of puzzles, games, riddles, magic tricks, tongue twisters, cartoon flips, scrambled squares, word games, optical illusions, and more. Dodo and the Frog, Mickey Mars...and his Space Zoo, and Lone Feather make appearances too! Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz and Jim Sasseville. A complete collection of yet another Charles Schulz classic, It's Only a Game makes the perfect companion to Schulz's Youth. This single volume presents humorous comic strips of sports and leisure, plus sketches, unused gags, and lots of commentary. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Charles M. Schulz and Jim Sasseville. A complete collection of yet another Charles Schulz classic, It's Only a Game makes the perfect companion to Schulz's Youth. This single volume presents humorous comic strips of sports and leisure, plus sketches, unused gags, and lots of commentary. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

Jiffy Pop Promotional Booklet. 3-in. x 2 1/2-in. 12 Foldout Pages Full color.

Jiffy Pop Promotional Booklet. 3-in. x 2 1/2-in. 12 Foldout Pages Full color

Jiffy Pop Promotional Booklet. 3-in. x 2 1/2-in. 12 Foldout Pages Full color