Life comic books issue 1

March, 1941. Magazine featuring pin-ups, cartoons, and stories. 10-1/2" x 13-1/2", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. By Jim Ryan. Jim Ryan was raised in an Ultrasuede Skinner box and fed on Space-Sticks. He addresses this book to the generation that grew up in the '70s. It is mostly pictures. His work has appeared in the Village voice and L.A. Weekly. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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Written by Danielle Moore, Cem Akin, and Bruce Friedrich. Illustrated by Ken Cursoe. 16 Pages, Full Color.

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Written by Heather Moore. Illustrated by Ken Cursoe. 16 Pages, Full Color.

One-Shot.

16 Pages, Full Color.

1st printing. By Yoshihiro Tatsumi. This is the epic autobiography of manga pioneer and Tezuka Award-winner Yoshihiro Tatsumi. The early praise is in! Heralded by The New York Times as "...one of this genre's signal achievements..." and by The Onion as "one of the most significant works the medium has ever produced." Softcover, Softcover, 856 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. By Yoshihiro Tatsumi. The 856-page epic autobiography of manga pioneer and Tezuka Award-winner Yoshihiro Tatsumi is already back in a second printing only weeks after its initial release. The early praise is in! Heralded by The New York Times as "...one of this genre's signal achievements..." and by The Onion as "one of the most significant works the medium has ever produced." Softcover, 856 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Signed & Numbered - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Set during the Depression, A LIFE FORCE tells the hard-luck story of a tenement dweller living in the same neighborhood that served the setting for A CONTRACT WITH GOD. Eisner's everyman, Jacob Shtarkah, and his family and neighbors come to life in this moving urban portrait. "A LIFE FORCE is easily the best realistic graphic novel I've ever read." - Don Thompson, Comics Buyer's Guide Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

By Danny Fingeroth.

Stan Lee co-created Spider-Man! And Iron Man! And the Hulk! And the X-Men! And more than 500 other iconic characters! His name has appeared on more than a billion comic books, in 75 countries, in 25 languages. His superheroes have starred in multibillion-dollar grossing movies and TV series.

This is the story of how Stanley Martin Lieber, a poor kid from Washington Heights became Stan Lee, international legend. Danny Fingeroth (comics industry veteran, author, and longtime Stan Lee friend and colleague) writes a comprehensive biography of this powerhouse of ideas who changed the world's understanding of what a hero is and how a story should be told, while exploring Lee's unique path to becoming the face of comics.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC.

Cover price $29.99.

Written by Heather Moore. Illustrated by Ken Cursoe. 16 Pages, Full Color.

1st printing. Written by Anne Martinetti and Guillaume Lebeau. Art and cover by Alexandre Franc. The life of Agatha Christie was as mysterious and eventful as her fiction. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel traces the life of the Queen of Whodunnit from her childhood in Torquay, England, through a career filled with success, mischief, and adventure, to her later years as Dame Agatha. Revealing a side to Christie that will surprise and delight many readers, Agatha introduces us to a free-spirited and thoroughly modern woman who, among other things, enjoyed flying, travel, and surfing. Centering around an episode in 1926 when Christie staged her own disappearance, Agatha is an intriguing, entertaining, and funny exploration of the 20th century's best-loved crime novelist. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Matt Groening. This runtish yet beefy combo-platter of a book contains dozens of flippy, dippy, downright depraved comic strips - many of which have you chuckling in your easy-chair or scowling in bafflement, depending on how "hep" you are. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

2nd and later printings. By Matt Groening. This runtish yet beefy combo-platter of a book contains dozens of flippy, dippy, downright depraved comic strips - many of which have you chuckling in your easy-chair or scowling in bafflement, depending on how "hep" you are. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Denis Kitchen, and Michael Schumacher. Art by Al Capp. More than thirty years have passed since Al Capp's death, and he may no longer be a household name. But at the height of his career, his groundbreaking comic strip, Li'l Abner, reached ninety million readers. Though Li'l Abner brought millions joy, the man behind the strip was a complicated and often unpleasant person. With unprecedented access to Capp's archives and a wealth of new material, Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen have written a probing biography. Capp's story is one of incredible highs and lows, of popularity and villainy, of success and failure-told here with authority and heart! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Written by Mark Schultz and Sergio Aragonés. Art by Al Williamson. Al Williamson's Flash Gordon: A Lifelong Vision of the Heroic collects all the major works of the artist featuring Flash Gordon - Williamson's legendary King Comics stories from the 1960s, the 1980 adaptation of the Universal Flash Gordon motion picture, and the Marvel Comics miniseries of 1994. In addition, the volume features Williamson's Flash drawings done for commercial illustration and prints, his assists on the Flash Gordon comic strip, a variety of images for amateur publications, and a selection of largely unpublished images spanning his interest in the character from childhood to the conclusion of his career. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $44.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Cycle of the Elixir!" Written by Usata Nonohara and Ox. Art and cover by Aya Obara. Translated by Erin Husson. For an alchemist like Mariela, performing incredible feats of magic are just part of the job. So when a stampeding hoard of monsters threatens to devour the kingdom of Endalsia, she decides to put herself in a brief state of suspended animation to survive. Luckily, she awakens safe and sound-200 years in the future... Now, all Mariela really wants is a quiet, laid-back life in this land she barely recognizes. It's too bad potions have become a luxury good, and she's the only girl in town with the skills to make them. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Usata Nonohara. Art and cover by Ox.

Two hundred years ago, the Kingdom of Endalsia was destroyed by the monsters of the Fell Forest. The sole survivor is an alchemist named Mariela who managed to escape through suspended animation. When she wakes up two centuries later, she learns that alchemists have gone extinct, and potions are now at a high premium. But what does the last alchemist standing want more than anything else?

...A laid-back, quiet town life!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. By Eddie Campbell. ALEC: THE YEARS HAVE PANTS (A LIFE-SIZE OMNIBUS) -- collecting the critically-acclaimed Alec books: THE KING CANUTE CROWD, GRAFFITI KITCHEN, HOW TO BE AN ARTIST, LITTLE ITALY, THE DEAD MUSE, THE DANCE OF LIFEY DEATH, AFTER THE SNOOTER, as well as a generous helping of rare and never-before-seen material, including an all-new 35-page book, THE YEARS HAVE PANTS. For the fans of the series who want the ultimate edition of Eddie Campbell's ALEC. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $49.95.

1st Printing - Written by Tom Roberts, foreword by George Lucas and and introduction by James Bama. Alex Raymond: His Life and Art looks closely at the history and work of this internationally famous artist most know as the artist behind "Flash Gordon". Hardcover, 12" x 9", 312 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. Collects Aliens: Life and Death (2016 Dark Horse) #1-4.

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Moritat and Rain Beredo. Cover by David Palumbo.

Barely escaping from a world overrun with Aliens, a squad of Colonial Marines discover that one of their number is still planetside-a prisoner in an Alien hive. It's time to man up, gear up, and head back to the Alien-infested planet. The marines leave no man or woman behind!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Aliens vs. Predator: Life and Death (2016) #1-4 and Prometheus: Life and Death (2017 Dark Horse) Final Conflict.

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Brian Thies. Cover by David Palumbo.

Three women face deadly choices as the graphic novel cycle of Life and Death comes to its conclusion, intersecting with the previous Fire and Stone story cycle to create a massive tale of humanity's confrontation with the galaxy's three greatest terrors! Collects the four-issue series Alien vs. Predator: Life and Death and the double-sized Prometheus: Life and Death-Final Conflict.

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Art and cover by Jon Strongbow. ALL ONE LIFE is a series of 29 stunningly imaginative 3D images that juxtapose Seattle's past and present, indicating what we have lost by destroying the tribal nations. Strongbow also showcases endangered and extinct species: a whale swims through the city, dinosaurs roam the streets, reminding us that many creatures have had their day, and we may have had ours. All One Life is a series of stunning images chronicling the transformation of Seattle that is both imaginatively fanciful and profoundly elegiac. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #33, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #295, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #133, and Spider-Man (1990-1998) #29-31. Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Cynthia Martin and Chris Marrinan. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. A chance encounter with two traumatized children leaves Peter Parker haunted by one question: "What's the matter with Mommy?" But his search for an answer finds him trapped in the Mad Dog Ward, an asylum for killers, psychopaths - and people who think they're super heroes! As the drugs kick in, Peter's grasp on reality dissolves and his memories of Spider-Man fade. Can he piece his double identity back together, discover the horrible truth behind the Mad Dog Ward and reunite a mother with her family? And if he can, will he only succeed in unleashing a deluded and dangerous new super hero on an unsuspecting world? Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Dolphin Book Edition - 1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Dolphin Book Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Several copies of the 4th printing of this Dolphin Book Edition were signed and numbered (in multiple variations, glue-in plate) by one or more people involved in a 1990-1991 stage production of American Splendor starring Dan Castallaneta. See individual items for details. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Box Brown. Andre Roussimoff is known as both the lovable giant in The Princess Bride and a heroic pro-wrestling figure. He was a normal guy who'd been dealt an extraordinary hand in life. At his peak, he weighed 500 pounds and stood nearly seven and a half feet tall. But the huge stature that made his fame also signed his death warrant. Box Brown brings his great talents as a cartoonist and biographer to this phenomenal new graphic novel. Drawing from historical records about Andre's life as well as a wealth of anecdotes from his colleagues in the wrestling world, including Hulk Hogan, and his film co-stars, Brown has created in Andre the Giant, the first substantive biography of one of the twentieth century's most recognizable figures. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

Signed by Mike Esposito - 1st printing. By Mike Esposito and Dan Best. Penciller Ross Andru and inker Mike Esposito were one of the most famous, prolific, and talented artistic teams to flourish during the Siver Age of comics. Whether working as publishers of their own work during the 1950s or at DC Comics on such strips as Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Metal Men, Flash, on numerous war strips, or on DC's flagship character, Superman, their work is fondly remembered today by fans and comic book historians. In the 1970s both artists lent their talents to Marvel's titles and continued to turn in inspiring work for DC. Andru and Esposito: Partners for Life chronicles the careers of both artists and is packed with hundreds of illustrations, most from original artwork, spanning both artists' careers. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: This HC Edition is limited to 300 copies. Includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By Mike Esposito and Dan Best. Penciller Ross Andru and inker Mike Esposito were one of the most famous, prolific, and talented artistic teams to flourish during the Siver Age of comics. Whether working as publishers of their own work during the 1950s or at DC Comics on such strips as Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Metal Men, Flash, on numerous war strips, or on DC's flagship character, Superman, their work is fondly remembered today by fans and comic book historians. In the 1970s both artists lent their talents to Marvel's titles and continued to turn in inspiring work for DC. Andru and Esposito: Partners for Life chronicles the careers of both artists and is packed with hundreds of illustrations, most from original artwork, spanning both artists' careers. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

By Teruko Sakurai.

Author Teruko Sakurai, Japan's leading colorist, applies her expert knowledge of color to drawing effective anime and manga. Starting with the basics, Sakurai shares her secrets on how to provide your characters and scenes with the right colors to accurately express their moods and actions.

This book shows you how to become a skilled digital colorist just by following a few simple guidelines-and how to refine your illustrations further using professional-level digital shading and coloration techniques.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Catherine Meyer and Dr. Frederic Fanget. Art and cover by Pauline Aubry. An illustrated guide to help identify, understand, and manage anxiety. In The Anxiety Club we are introduced to three characters, each with a different form of anxiety. After hearing their stories, we follow them into the therapy room, where they discover the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional tools to help free themselves from anxious thinking. Many people believe that there is no treatment for anxiety: they try to soothe their inner suffering with medication, alcohol, drugs, or binge eating. However, there are healthy ways to manage such negative thoughts and feelings. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Hideyoshico. Natsuki Matsuda, twenty-years-old, has proudly identified as gay since age fifteen. Then Komano, nineteen-years-old, comes into his life. He's always been popular with the ladies, but he's a free-spirit who cannot be tamed - by man or woman! This is the story of their love. Can Natsuki handle Komano's bohemian nature in the long haul or will jealousy and possessiveness get the best of him? It's the return of the sweet, sweet couple from "Apple and Honey"! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Sy Reit, George Gladir, Frank Doyle, Bob White and Bob Bolling. Art by Samm Schwartz, Bob White, Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Bob Bolling, Marty Epp, Barry Grossman, Rudy Lapick, Mario Acquaviva, Victor Gorelick and Vince DeCarlo. Cover by Bob White.

Welcome to the wild world of America's not-so-average teen! The Life with Archie series was home to the most exciting alternate reality takes on the Riverdale gang. From spies to superheroes, this comic showcased stories readers never even dreamed of! Relive some of those far-out tales in the first volume of this collection -- which features the discovery of an underwater kingdom, a carnival sabotage, a mustachioed mystery man, a wild ride at the World's Fair, a swinging adventure in the jungle and much, much more!

This collection features a number of longer-form stories from the original run of the Life with Archie series.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. "1935-1945!" By Harold Gray. Introduction by Al Capp. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 640 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

By John Short, Paterson and Ecob. The comic that asks the question "What if super-heroes had fought in Vietnam?" returns for this brand-new special! This issue sets the scene for next year's "First Mission" mini-series (see Armageddon Patrol First Mission (2003) #1-3) and flashes back to the Patrol's basic training, as you learn the advantages and the drawbacks of their super powers. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Limited Signed Edition 1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $79.99.

Extended Edition

1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

There are few creative names in comics whose influence is felt more in pop culture than Jim Starlin-with his creations Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer occupying such prominent roles in Marvel's cinematic universe. The "father of the cosmic soap opera," Jim Starlin's name is synonymous with the larger-than-life epic, which is why AfterShock is proud to bring back into print this epic 328-page retrospective on the career of one of the most popular and prolific comic book artists of the last 40 years!

Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this oversized volume includes glimpses into Starlin's files and sketchbooks, as well as images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process.

The first edition of this volume sold out instantly. Don't be caught short this time! Just in time for the release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War movie!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Extended Edition

2nd and later printings.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

There are few creative names in comics whose influence is felt more in pop culture than Jim Starlin-with his creations Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer occupying such prominent roles in Marvel's cinematic universe. The "father of the cosmic soap opera," Jim Starlin's name is synonymous with the larger-than-life epic, which is why AfterShock is proud to bring back into print this epic 328-page retrospective on the career of one of the most popular and prolific comic book artists of the last 40 years!

Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this oversized volume includes glimpses into Starlin's files and sketchbooks, as well as images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process.

The first edition of this volume sold out instantly. Don't be caught short this time! Just in time for the release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War movie!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Grant Snider.

In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness - evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever.

With a striking package, The Art of Living is the perfect gift for those in a need of reflection, commiseration, hope, and a little extra self-care. Above all, Snider's cartoons will inspire and encourage a more thoughtful way of experiencing the world.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

Text by Stephen Humphries. Art and cover by Hugh Syme.

Newly expanded and updated, this beautiful coffee table book delves into the 40-year relationship between Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator, Hugh Syme, with a foreword by drummer and lyricist Neil Peart!

Containing original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that Hugh Syme has designed with the band since 1975. The book's narration was written by music journalist Stephen Humphries and includes in-depth interviews with each Rush band member and the artist. The Art of Rush also contains entertaining anecdotes and commentary from a wide array of notable musicians, actors, athletes, writers, radio personalities, and Rush insiders about their favorite Rush album covers, which clearly reveals how vital and impactful the visual representation of their music has been through the years. One of the hallmark's of Rush releases is the considerable care and consideration that goes into each one-including the conceptual artwork. Readers may be surprised to discover just how much effort went into each concept and the execution for every album cover!

Some of the regaled stories include furtively crossing the border for a guerilla-style shoot for A Farewell to Kings, trying to herd a warren of rabbits for the cover of Presto, descending into the depths of an autopsy lab to find a brain for Hemispheres, and a stunt involving fire, whiskey, and photographer Deborah Samuel for Moving Pictures. But no history of the band's art would be complete without the story of the creation of arguably the band's most iconic image, The Starman from 2112.

"From the first time Hugh and I met, we shared a level of communication that would sustain us through all the years of discussing art by long distance," said Rush's Neil Peart. The Art Of Rush is a must for fans of Rush, art, and music everywhere.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 292 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.95.

1st printing. Written by Jorge R. Gutierrez. Art by Jorge R. Gutierrez and Paul Sullivan. To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure and good, two godlike beings engage in an otherworldly wager during Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebration. They tether two friends, Manolo and Joaquin, into vying for the heart of the beautiful and fiercely independent Maria, with comical and sometimes dangerous consequences. Foreword by visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro! Introduction by writer/director Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre). Behind the scenes of one of 2014's biggest animated features. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Anna Haifisch.

The Artist first appeared as a weekly strip on Vice and this second collection (the first was published in 2016) continues our hero's attempts to break out as a fine artist while being plagued by setbacks punctuated by glimpses of recognition. It's cynically satirical, but far more loving and affectionate than one might expect. The Artist is a modern hero for anyone who feels broken by the art world but continues on nonetheless.

Hardcover, 104 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $26.99.

New Edition - 1st printing. Collects Astro City (1995 1st Series) #1-6. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. The original ASTRO CITY miniseries is back in a new edition, simultaneously available in hardcover and trade paperback with new cover art by Alex Ross! Welcome to Astro City, a shining city on a hill where super heroes patrol the skies. Each chapter in this collection is a stand-alone story highlighting different aspects or characters in the Astro City world. The city's leading super hero tries to be everywhere at once, and berates himself for every wasted second as he longs for just a moment of his own. A small-time hood learns a hero's secret identity and tries to figure out how to profit from the knowledge. A beat reporter gets some advice from his editor on his first day on the job. A young woman tries to balance the demands of her family with her own hopes and desires. Despite the fantastic settings, the characters in these slice-of-life stories feel like real people, and that gives the stories real power. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Elisabeth El. In Autobiographical Comics: Life Writing in Pictures, Elisabeth El Refaie offers a long overdue assessment of the key conventions, formal properties, and narrative patterns of this fascinating genre. She discusses the techniques, achievements, and power of such famed comics artists as Lynda Barry, Chris Ware, and Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, Alison Bechdel, Craig Thompson, Chester Brown, and many more. The book considers eighty-five works of North American and European provenance, works that cover a broad range of subject matters and employ many different artistic styles. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 282 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Mark Frost.

The co-creator of the cult classic television series Twin Peaks pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets of Special Agent Dale Cooper's life, from his 13th birthday all the up until audiences are first introduced to him on the show. Humorous, perplexing, and definitely eye-opening, this is a must read for any fan of the show.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, Text Only.

First American Hardcover edition, issued without dust jacket. Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humorist and cartoonist, particularly during the First World War. He was best-known for his cartoon character, Old Bill. Photo frontispiece. 7.5" x 10", 98 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Story and art by Anya Davidson. Band for Life is the darkly humored story of a noise rock band and their community of friends set in an alternate reality version of Chicago. Through disaster and squabbles, they stick together and help each other because the band is the fulcrum of their lives. Fusing elements of the The Young Ones to classic comic strips like Peanuts and John Stanley's Melvin Monster, Band for Life is a love letter to creative people compelled to create, with no hope of financial reward. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 250 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.