ROM comic books issue 1

1st Printing - Replica Edition, reprinting "Romantic Detective" from April, 1938. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Anzu must play along in this altered reality before she can return to her normal life, so she begrudgingly makes friends with Tsukasa Kazuki. He unfortunately happens to be one of the hottest and most popular guys at school, and whats worse, she realizes that he might not even be that bad of a person! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

Macoto Takahashi is the legendary artist known for his romantic images of female characters adorned with roses, flowers, ribbons, lace, stars and so on. Heavily influenced by Art Deco, Macoto Takahashi's work laid the foundation of female characters in Japanese Manga. This book reveals the history of Macoto's artworks and the stories behind the images.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Jane Penrose. Introduction by Tom Holland. Spanning over a thousand years and an immense geographical area, the Roman Empire was the greatest in world history. Rome's power was won on the battlefield, and the greatness of the Empire is reflected in the reputations of the warrior nations it subdued. The Etruscans, the Carthaginians, the British, the Persians, the Goths and the Huns are among the forces that battled the might of Rome. Rome and Her Enemies juxtaposes the society and military structure of each of these peoples with those of the contemporary Roman army. This book is lavishly illustrated throughout, and colour photographs, artwork and maps support the text to provide a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of an empire created and destroyed by war. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 304 pages, Text ( with Color and B&W photos) Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Kate Gilliver, Michael Whitby, and Adrian Goldsworthy. Foreword by Steven Saylor. The story of a small town that rose to become the most powerful empire of the ancient world has been an inspiration to generations of people. Even after the collapse of the Roman Empire, many nations and their leaders have styled themselves 'heirs of Rome', emulating its society, technology and warfare. This book details the wars that shaped the Roman Empire, from the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar and the subsequent civil war between Caesar and Pompey which tore apart the ageing Republic, through the expansion of the early Empire to its 'decline and fall'. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W photos) Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.00

1st printing. Written by Jonathan Stamp. Designed by Stephen Schmidt. A companion guide to the HBO series ROME. Hardcover, 10 1/2 x 12-in, Full Color. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespear. Adapted by Claudia Gabel. The Capulets and the Montagues have some deep and essential differences. Blood differences. Of course, the Capulets can escape their vampire fate, and the Montagues can try not to kill their undead enemies. But at the end of the day, their blood feud is unstoppable. So it's really quite a problem when Juliet, a vampire-to-be, and Romeo, the human who should be hunting her, fall desperately in love. What they don't realize is how deadly their love will turn out to be?or what it will mean for their afterlives. Includes a 16-page preview of Little "Vampire" Women. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text Only. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by John F. McDonald. Art by Sachin Nagar. One of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, and one of his most performed, Romeo and Juliet is an enduring love story of emblematic proportions. A story of ill-fated lovers whose tragic deaths unite two feuding families, Romeo and Juliet has become the archetype of young love destined to meet a tragic end. The hatred between the House of the Capulets and the House of the Montagues is well known in Verona. Yet love blossoms between Romeo and Juliet, and a series of misjudgments and chance inexorably play out to their doom. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Gareth Hinds. Gareth Hinds's stylish graphic adaptation of the Bard's romantic tragedy offers modern touches, including a diverse cast that underscores the story's universality. She's a Capulet. He's a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet first meet, they don't know they're from rival families - and when they find out, they don't care. Their love is honest and raw and all consuming.But it's also dangerous. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together? In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds (Beowulf) transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares of Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play to life on the printed page. Softcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.80

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Gareth Hinds. Gareth Hinds's stylish graphic adaptation of the Bard's romantic tragedy offers modern touches - including a diverse cast that underscores the story's universality. She's a Capulet. He's a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet first meet, they don't know they're from rival families - and when they find out, they don't care. Their love is honest and raw and all consuming.But it's also dangerous. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together?In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares of Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play to life on the printed page. Hardcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Skan Srisuwan. Two groups of superhuman soldiers have turned the Empire of Verona into the most powerful territory on earth. The Montagues, powerful cyborgs made of artificial DNA, and the Capulets, genetically enhanced humans known for their speed and agility, worked in tandem to destroy all threats to the city. With no one left to fight, the Montagues and Capulets found themselves a new enemy: each other. A young Montague boy and Capulet girl who fall in love. They secretly plan to marry, hoping their union can be what brings peace between the warring factions. But forces beyond their control begin to conspire against them, threatening their love, their lives - and the entire Empire of Verona. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 140 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Skan Srisuwan. Two groups of superhuman soldiers have turned the Empire of Verona into the most powerful territory on earth. The Montagues, powerful cyborgs made of artificial DNA, and the Capulets, genetically enhanced humans known for their speed and agility, worked in tandem to destroy all threats to the city. With no one left to fight, the Montagues and Capulets found themselves a new enemy: each other. A young Montague boy and Capulet girl who fall in love. They secretly plan to marry, hoping their union can be what brings peace between the warring factions. But forces beyond their control begin to conspire against them, threatening their love, their lives - and the entire Empire of Verona. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Hodder and Stoughton Edition

1st printing.

Written by Peyo and Yvan Delporte. Art and cover by Peyo. Translated by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge.

When Papa Smurf leaves the Village on an errand, the Smurfs are left without their leader. The Smurfs decide to vote for a new leader while Papa Smurf is gone, but each Smurf votes for himself! Before long, a smurf names himself King Smurf, ruler of all of Smurf Village! Can these Smurfs get their act together? Or will King Smurf run his "Empire" straight into the ground?

Softcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. Written by Jaime Collado. Art and cover by Fernando Vicente. From the gin-soaked darkness of Necro York emerges Ian Shoot, a film noir-esque secret agent with an orphaned past shot full o' bullets and gorgeous dames who just won't stay in their graves. Ian lives for the moment - and those moments are running out. Caught in a web of double-crossed deceit with rogue agents on his shadow, Shoot's last-shot redemption lays with Silk, a sensuous femme fatale who melts his Humphrey Bogart tough-guy shell. Together they must discover the key to bringing down Extortion, Inc. - the mysterious criminal syndicate masterminded by the phantom-masked industrialist Romero. Softcover, 52 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Touchstone Pictures' "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, and Janeane Garofolo. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Adam Sexton and Yali Lin. The "star-crossed" lovers have moved readers and movie-goers in a variety of forms through the years. More than 55,000 copies of various print editions of the play are sold annually. This manga version of Romeo and Juliet infuses new energy into the trials and tribulations of history's most passionate and celebrated young lovers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.30

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $6.50

A sketchbook showcasing various characters drawn by Ty Romsa. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". 36 pages. B&W.

1st printing. By Charles Burns. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.00.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - May, 1935. 7.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. - Cover price $0.25.

Web-spinning, wall-crawling action for your PC! You can control Spider-Man as you try to survive the attacks of six of your deadliest foes. A nostalgic video game, to be sure. Minimum System Requirements: Operating System - Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Dos

1st printing. Collects Star Trek: Alien Spotlight - Romulans (2008), Star Trek: Romulans - Schism (2009 IDW) #1-3, Star Trek: Romulans - Hollow Crown (2008) #1-2 and an original 12-pages adaptation of "Balance of Terror".

Story and art by John Byrne.

Collecting legendary creator John Byrne's tales of STAR TREK's Romulans in one volume.

This special edition tells tales leading up to the seminal "Balance of Terror" episode. Included within is the Romulans Alien Spotlight, the two-part Hollow Crown story, and the three-issue Schism series. As an added bonus, Byrne writes and draws an all-new 12-page "Balance of Terror" adaptation just for this collection.

Softcover, 164 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Star Trek: Alien Spotlight - Romulans (2008), Star Trek: Romulans - Schism (2009 IDW) #1-3, Star Trek: Romulans - Hollow Crown (2008) #1-2 and an original 12-pages adaptation of "Balance of Terror". Story and art by John Bynre. Collecting legendary creator John Byrne's tales of STAR TREK's Romulans in one volume. This special edition tells tales leading up to the seminal "Balance of Terror" episode. Included within is the Romulans Alien Spotlight, the two-part Hollow Crown story, and the three-issue Schism series. As an added bonus, Byrne writes and draws an all-new 12-page "Balance of Terror" adaptation just for this collection. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 164 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. "The Romulan Way: Game Operations Manual!" Star Trek RPG game guide for Romulans, game operations manual. Softcover (Saddle stitch/ stapled), 48 pages, B&W.

January, 1939. Cover price $0.10.