The Comics comic books issue 1

1st printing. Comic books are no longer just for kids. They continue to reach new audiences across age groups and demographics, enticing a readership with amazing graphics, color, movement and dramatic tension. Whether abstractly or directly, the visual memes and tropes of comics are readily adaptable and recognizable. Incorporated into modern art and design they buzz with vitality. Comics Fever looks at contemporary creatives who have been inspired by the art form to create new work across a variety of disciplines, including fashion, jewelry, editorial and packaging design, popular art, and photography. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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1st printing. By James Van Hise. Art by Jack Kirby and John Byrne. A comprehensive looke at the first 25 years of Marvel's First Family. Featuring interviews with Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, Roger Stern and Mike Carlin and includes dossiers on the heroes, villains, and supporting cast of the world of the Fantastic Four. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. The Avengers have been the premiere superhero team in the Marvel Universe for over two decades (1963-1986) now, ever since they started with a line-up including virtually every major superhero that Marvel Comics published in the early 1960s. They have not always been the most popular, the best-selling, but they have always had the distinction of being one recognized by the government, the one where writers could promote heroes that they wanted to give more attention. Featuring a complete history; All Line-Ups; "A Typical Day"; and much, much more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. While the second comic book revolution can accurately be stated to have begun with the Fantastic Four in 1961, the focal point of that period would have to narrow down to one character who epitomized the new trend towards "humanized" superheroes. Spider-Man was the alienated adolescent - the geek, the nerd, the outsider who didn't fit in with everyone else and who didn't have a clue as to what he could do to change his lot in life. Then along came a spider.... Take a look at the early years, history, the influence of the Romitas (Sr. & Jr.), and much more as Comics File Magazine puts the spotlight on Spider-Man! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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The magazine features a ten page article about the G.I.Joe comic, including interviews with Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. The interview is identical to the one found in Comics Feature 52 dated February 1987. Both magazines were published by different (but apparently related) companies but had the same editor, Hal Schuster.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. Includes an episode guide, interviews with Doug Wildey (creator), Mark Young (Editor), and Joe Barbera. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

In this fantastic first issue, an exclusive David Lloyd interview. Plus, an exclusive "Nuff Said" Ted Rall interview. Other exclusive interviews are with Harvey Pekar, and Joe R. Lansdale. Also, Joss O'Kelly's "Children of the Invisible Art"; UK Small Press reviews; European comics reviews; and Neville Coleman's acerbic column, Under The Counter. Plus a full-colour David Lloyd cover! (Soaring Penguin) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by Hazel Newlevant, O.K. Fox, and Whit Taylor.

Cartoonists and illustrators have teamed up with activists, historians, and reproductive justice experts to create comics about their diverse personal stories, the history of abortion, the current politics, and more. As this fundamental reproductive right continues to be stigmatized and jeopardized, over sixty artists and writers have created comics that boldly share their own experiences and educate readers.

The anthology has been honored with the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Anthology and Eisner Award nominated.

Softcover, 298 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $25.00.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Hazel Newlevant, O.K. Fox, and Whit Taylor. Comics for Choice is an anthology of comics about abortion. Over 60 artists and writers have created comics that share their own experiences, and educate readers on the history of abortion, current political struggles, activism, and more. This updated edition includes additional comics that address the changing landscape of abortion rights. Softcover, 308 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Cover by Alex Ross. Originally released as a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine through Operation USA. Contributors include: Arthur Adams, Brent Anderson, Sergio Argones, June Brigman, Kurt Busiek, Howard Chaykin, Michael Cherkas, Colleen Doran, Mark Evanier, Emil Ferris, Pia Guerra, Rob Guillroy, Larry Hancock, Greg Hildebrandt, Dave Johnson, Joe Jusko, Peter Kuper, John Layman, Joseph Michael Linsner, Gabriel Rodriguez, Alex Ross, Stan Sakai, Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Jill Thompson, Billy Tucci, Matt Wagner, and Mark Waid. Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 12-1/4", 120 pages, full color.

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1st printing. The secrets behind your favorite hero's. 32 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Fredrik Strömberg. The Devil is one of the most potent and longest-lived icons in the history of human civilization. It is therefore not a big surprise that images of the Prince of Darkness are so abundant in comics - a medium that by its nature builds upon the communicative powers of icons. In this book, author Fredrik Strömberg examines how cartoonists through the ages have used the myths about the Devil, in a wide variety of ways. Comics featured in this book include, among others: the infamous Jack T. Chick tracts, Hellblazer, Love & Rockets, The Checkered Demon, Donald Duck, Mephisto, Dilbert, The New Adventures of Jesus, Stray Toasters, The Demon, Futurama, Preacher, Hot Stuff - The Little Devil, Castle Waiting, Sandman, The Book of Leviathan, Swamp Thing, Dragon Ball, Spawn, Silver Surfer, Picture Stories from the Bible, Uncanny X-Men, Tintin, Sshhhh!, and Lady Death. Like Strömberg's previous book from Fantagraphics, Black Images in the Comics, this book is designed for maximum browsability, with each spread featuring a short (but informative!) essay on a comic next to a representative panel of the work at hand. Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 360 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

Retailer's Premium Embossed Blue Foil Edition. Collects Comics Greatest World VORTEX WEEK 4: #1-Division 13 #2-Hero Zero #3-King Tiger #4-Vortex Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing - 1947. Written by Coulton Waugh. The first comprehensive history and analysis of comic strips. Shows the evolution and subgenres of comics from The Yellow Kid in 1895 through the first decade of the modern comic book in the 1940s and considered to be one of the best books ever written on the subject. Profusely illustrated. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 360 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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1st printing. By Coulton Waugh. This trailblazing survey of an art form preferred by the masses was the pioneer study of the subject. It shows the evolution and subgenres of the comics from The Yellow Kid in 1895 through the first decade of the modern comic book in the 1940s. First published in 1947 and long out of print, this is considered by diehard aficionados of the comics as the best book ever written on the subject, and not just because it was the first. In this far-reaching study Coulton Waugh set down information that is now common lore, that the comics are revealing reflectors of society. For general readers and scholars alike, this new edition has a comprehensive index and an introduction by M. Thomas Inge, the notable scholar of popular culture and author of Comics as Culture. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 364 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations) Cover price $9.99.

Winter 2001. Brothers Hernandez Tribute. Interviews with Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez. Saddle Stitched magazine, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Masters of Marvel super special. Interviews with John Byrne, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Steve Gerber, Jim Shooter, and more! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Punisher Super Special issue featuring Gerry Conway, Mike Baron, Carl Potts, Jim Lee, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Steven Grant, Phil Zimelman, and more! Softcover, 6.75" x 10.25", 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Cover by John Romita, Jr. Featuring an in depth look at the Children of the Atom. Featuring interviews and comments from Chris Claremont, Butch Guice, Arthur Adams, Stan Lee, Walt Simonson, John Romita, Jr., and more. Softcover, 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st Printing. In depth look at the X-Men franchise including the 90's animated series. Softcover, 6.5" x 10", 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Comics Interview (1983) #1-14. By David Anthony Kraft, Bill Cucinotta, and Gerry Giovinco. Featuring the greatest collection of interviews in the history of comic books! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 688 pages, B&W.

Edited by Gary Groth. 2001 marks the 25th anniversary of The Comics Journal, the renowned monthly magazine of journalism, criticism and scholarship. This edition's cover features Joe Sacco, whose recent book of reportage during the Bosnia civil war, Safe Area Gorazde, has been both a commercial and critical success. Sacco contributes a new cover, a new strip, and is the subject of a long interview. Taking full advantage of the coffee-table size and color capacity, text-and-visual features include an appreciation by Jim Woodring on the great turn-of-the-century cartoonist T.S. Sullivant, with many examples of Sulivant's virtuoso pen and ink work; an essay by Don Phelps (Reading the Funnies) on Smokey Stover, with a generous portion of full-color strips; an appreciation of the obscure newspaper cartoonist W.E. Hill by Bill Griffith with examples of Hill's full-page Sunday strips; and an excerpt from the second chapter of B. Krigstein, a critical biography of Bernard Krigstein forthcoming from Fantagraphics. The special edition also features new strips done especially for the magazine by today's best cartoonists, including: Dave Cooper, Bill Griffith, Charles Burns, Gary Panter, R. Crumb, Ivan Brunetti, Jaime Hernandez, Justin Green, Mary Fleener, Gilbert Hernandez, Phoebe Gloeckner, Carol Tyler, Richard Sala, Jordan Crane, Dylan Horrocks, Roger Langridge and Chris Ware. Softcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $19.95.

Australian Edition. Reprints in black and white. Tim Holt cover logo. 7-in. x 10 3/4-in., 24 pages, black and white.

Baseball cover by Vincent "Vin" Sullivan. First appearance of Doctor Mystic, a super-powered detective who becomes Siegel and Shuster's earliest Superman prototype, Doctor Occult, in More Fun Comics (1935) #14. Contains original comic stories, text articles, and activity pages. Includes art by Walt Kelly and Sheldon Mayer. In order of appearance: "Chikko Chakko" by Ellis Edwards; "Dr. Mystic" by Jerome (Jerry) Siegel and Joseph (Joe) Shuster; "Koko" by M. MacIntyre; "Dickie Duck" by Matt Curzon; "Skinny Shaner" by Thomas McNamara; "Big Sid" by Stanley Randall; "Captain Bill of the Rangers" by William Merle Allison; "Cap'n Tripe" by Tom Cooper; "Porkchops n' Gravy" by Al Stahl; "My Grandpa" by Thomas McNamara; "t'Aint So!" by Robert G. Leffingwell; "Major Lord" by Palmer; "Skipper Ham Shanks" by John Patterson; "Evidence Eddy" by Robert G. Leffingwell; "Alfy Elephant" and "Shocky plus Gus" by Stanley Randall; "Learn Cartooning" by John Patterson; "Black Lagoon" by Tom Cooper; "Stubbie" by Clyde Yeadon (as Clyde Don); "The Strange Adventures of Mr. Weed" by Sheldon Mayer; "Freddie Bell" by Matt Curzon; "Spunk Hazard" by Stanley Randall; "J. Worthington Blimp, Esq." by Sheldon Mayer; "Prof. Nertz" by John Patterson; "Cannonball Jones" by Walt Kelly; and "Time Waits for No Man" by Stanley Randall. "Behind the Curtain" text story by Wallace Kirk. 68 pages. Paper cover, newsprint interior, half color, half black and white.

A collection of illustrated short stories. By various. Mature readers. Cover price $5.00.

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Written by Janine Utell. Art and cover by Alison Bechdel.

Alison Bechdel is both a driver and beneficiary of the welcoming of comics into the mainstream.

Indeed, the seemingly simple binary of outside/inside seems perpetually troubled throughout the career of this important comics artist, known for Fun Home, Are You My Mother?, and Dykes to Watch Out For. This volume extends the body of scholarship on her work from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.

In a definitive collection of original essays, scholars cover the span of Bechdel's career, providing insights on major themes in Bechdel's work, such as gender performativity, masculinity, lesbian politics and representation, trauma, life writing, and queer theory.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W.

Cover price $30.00.

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Art and cover by Herge. As the creator of Tintin, Hergé (1907-1983) remains one of the most important and influential figures in the history of comics. When Hergé, born Georges Prosper Remi in Belgium, emerged from the controversy surrounding his actions after World War II, his most famous work leapt to international fame and set the standard for European comics. While his style popularized what became known as the "clear line" in cartooning, this edited volume shows how his life and art turned out much more complicated than his method.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. First in the new series Critical Approaches to Comics Artists, this edited volume explores Sacco's comics journalism, and features established and emerging scholars from comics studies, cultural studies, geography, literary studies, political science, and communication studies. The Comics of Joe Sacco addresses the range of his work, from his early comics stories as well as Palestine (1993), Safe Area to Gorade (2000), Footnotes in Gaza (2009) to his most recent book The Great War (2013), a graphic history of World War I. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos). Cover price $60.00.

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In the world of comics, Joss Whedon created his own dystopian heroine, Fray, assembled the goofy fannish heroes of Sugarshock, and wrote arcs for Marvel's Astonishing X-Men and Runaways. Today, Whedon continues the Buffy and Firefly stories with innovative comics that shatter the rules of storytelling and force his characters to grow through life-altering conflicts.

This collection of essays focuses on Whedon's comics work and its tie-ins with his film and television productions, emphasizing his auteurism in crossing over from panel to screen to panel.

Softcover, 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $35.00.

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In a self-reflexive way, Julie Doucet's and Gabrielle Bell's comics defy easy categorization. In this volume, editors Tahneer Oksman and Seamus O'Malley regard Doucet's and Bell's art as actively feminist, not only because they offer women's perspectives, but because they do so by provocatively bringing up the complicated, multivalent frameworks of such engagements. While each artist has a unique perspective, style, and worldview, the essays in this book investigate their shared investments in formal innovation and experimentation, and in playing with questions of the autobiographical, the fantastic, and the spaces in between.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos).

Cover price $30.00.

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Written by Kevin Haworth. Art and cover by Rutu Modan.

The first in-depth study of acclaimed work by a pioneer of Israeli comics. The Comics of Rutu Modan: War, Love, and Secrets conducts a close reading of her work and examines her role in creating a comics arts scene in Israel. Drawing upon archival research, Kevin Haworth traces the history of Israeli comics from its beginning as 1930s cheap children's stories, through the counterculture movement of the 1970s, to the burst of creativity that began in the 1990s and continues full force today.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 194 pages, B&W.

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Maurice Horn. History of western comics and strips. Features a color section of old covers and strips. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 226 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.00.

1st printing - DOES NOT INCLUDE DUST JACKET. By Maurice Horn. History of western comics and strips. Features a color section of old covers and strips. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 226 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.00.

Color Commodore Amiga Version. Contains Cyberpunk (1989 Innovation) #1 and #2 with full-color Comics on Disk edition. Written by Scott Rockwell. Art by Darryl Banks. Cover by Ken Steacy. Join Topo in the world of the Playing Field, when he attempts to rescue the mind of his lover, Juno from the clutches of the villainous software magnate named Roi. In cyberspace, hard times and software give you "Bad Dreams". Cover price $19.95.

Color Atari ST. Contains Cyberpunk (1989 Innovation) #1 and #2 with full-color Comics on Disk edition. Written by Scott Rockwell. Art by Darryl Banks. Cover by Ken Steacy. Join Topo in the world of the Playing Field, when he attempts to rescue the mind of his lover, Juno from the clutches of the villainous software magnate named Roi. In cyberspace, hard times and software give you "Bad Dreams". Cover price $19.95.

September 1987. A monthly guide to comic book prices and trends. Cover art by Arthur Adams features Wolverine. Cover price $2.50.

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Featuring: Mike Parobeck, Rick Burchett, Steve Rude, Gene Ha, Phil Yeh and Tony Isabella. Batman and Robin Adventures cover. 96 pages. Comic sized. Cover price $3.75.

1st printing. The first ever edition of a new genre of comics. The authors have taken public domain comics from the 1940's, 50's and 60's, rewritten the captions and dialogue to create completely new stories with a comedic twist. The result is a hilarious and unique collection of re-purposed comic tales illustrated by the great names of the Golden and Silver Age. Root for superhero Scott Gigawatt who defeats the forces of evil by singing uncool Country and Western songs which cause his adversaries to explode. Thrill to the adventures of Captain Covid, the world's first socially distanced detective as he tries saving the world from a more lethal strain of COVID-19 by punching a lot of people in the face. Worry for Laverne, the good blonde gone bad as she ditches her sleazy-rider boyfriend Brandon and kickstarts a new relationship with a handsome shaman in a polo-neck sweater. And shiver in fear as Frank and Gina find themselves dragged back to the 18th century and discover, to their horror, that there is no 5G phone coverage. COMICS REBUBBLED takes stories of raw human emotion and peril-and treats them with disdain and disrespect. It's new, it's different, it's irreverent-and it's funny. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Stories and art by Charlie Plumb and others. An anthology series from St. John, reprinting the runs of classic comic strips. This issue focuses on Depression-era rags-to-riches hero Ella Cinders. After winning a beauty contest, Ella pursues her dreams of stardom to Hollywood. The studio has closed down, but Ella and her brother Blackie remain in Tinseltown, determined to make it in the movie biz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st Printing - Collects Comics Revue #369 - 370. Contains two Phantom stories "The Governor's Family" (part 3) and "The Ape Idol of the Durugu" (part 5) by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy. Other stories include Tarzan, Buz Sawyer, Krazy Kat, Gasoline alley, more. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 128 pages, color/B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Newspaper comic strip reprints: Modesty Blaise, The Phantom, Tarzan by Russ Manning, Steve Canyon Cover price $5.95.

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Reprints interviews and articles from Comics Scene (1987 2nd Series) #26, 40, 43, 44 and 47 and Starlog (1976) #124, 188 and 210 plus brand new material. Featuring: Bob Kane; Adam West - TV's Caped Crusader; Michael Keaton - Batman no more; Kevin Conroy - animated detective; Val Kilmer - the new Dark Knight; Burt Ward - TV's Boy Wonder; Loren Lester - animated sidekick; Chris O'Donnell - Robin of the movies; Judge Dredd's law - behind the epic's scenes; Batman and Judge Dredd - evil-doers beware; Frank Gorshin - TV's Riddler; Jim Carrey - cinematic enigma; Richard Moll - cartoon villain; Tommy Lee Jones - Two-Face of the movies; Mark Hamill - illustrated Joker; Arleen Sorkin - the lovely Harley Quinn; Paul Dini - animated Batman writer; and Eric Radomski - Dark Knight designer. Batman Forever cover. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. By Maggie Thompson, Brent Frankenhoff and Peter Bickford. Captain America cover by Mark Sparacio. As Hollywood continues to bring comic books and characters to the big screen - Wolverine, Watchmen, Iron Man, and upcoming films such as Green Hornet, Thor, and Captain America - this new price guide will be a must have! Comics Shop includes state of the market/current trends, articles and features, and a condition/grading guide. Comics Shop sets itself apart from its competition by providing the only full-color price guide, with over 3,000 cover covers reproduced. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 880 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.