ROM comic books issue 1

March, 1939. Cover price $0.10.

March, 1939. Cover by Anton O. Fischer. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Ian Lendler. Art and cover by Zack Giallongo. The Stratford Zoo looks like a normal zoo ... until the gates shut at night. That's when the animals come out of their cages to stage elaborate performances of Shakespeare's greatest works. They might not be the most accomplished thespians, but they've got what counts: heart. Also fangs, feathers, scales, and tails. And this time they're presenting Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet! Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Ian Lendler. Art and cover by Zack Giallongo. The Stratford Zoo looks like a normal zoo ... until the gates shut at night. That's when the animals come out of their cages to stage elaborate performances of Shakespeare's greatest works. They might not be the most accomplished thespians, but they've got what counts: heart. Also fangs, feathers, scales, and tails. And this time they're presenting Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Conquerors!" Written by Jean Dufaux. Art by Phillipe Delaby. Follow Emperor Nero as he consolidates his political alliances, and see the first stages of debauchery that resulted in his fall. See first hand the corruption and greed of the Roman Senate, along a more personal story of a Gladiator who becomes a threat to Nero and his power. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $14.95.

Canadian Edition. Cover art by Matt Baker. "I Dared to Kiss and Tell," pencils by Matt Baker; Student nurse Maureen loves Dr. Frank, but her nursing supervisors also have crushes on the handsome doctor and want to dismiss Maureen from the program; Maureen claims she is Franks fiance, which will allow her to stay in school. "We Couldn't Be Kept Apart," script by Dana Dutch, art by Lily Renee; High school students Fred and Bobby love each other, but their parents dont want them to get serious at such a young age; Fred and Bobby make a reasoned case that their "interest in each other brings forth the best qualities" in them both. "They Made Me a Cinderella" text story. "How Could I Fight Temptation?", script by Dana Dutch, art by Matt Baker; Carolyn has a crush on fellow high school student Ronnie, even though he has a reputation as a "wolf"; They go on a date and Carolyn discovers the stories were true. "I Took the Wrong Road to Romance," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; When her boyfriend Phil enlists in the Army, 16 year old Jean decides to quit school to follow him to camp; She tells her parents the camp is located in a state where she can legally marry him without their consent; Getting a job at the Post Exchange, Jean hopes Phil will propose to her when he completes basic training, but catches him flirting with a nurse and accepts a date from Sgt. Ray on the rebound. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Written by Giulie Speziani. Art and cover by S.E. Case. Meet Romina, Florida-born and Hollywood-bound. Daughter of a successful and hardworking immigrant, breaking free of her successful sister's shadow and her father's expectations, she is trying to build her career in Los Angeles. Romina's hilarious journey to success is paved with crazy coworkers, family opinions, and a monologue inspired by her overactive imagination. Can she make it on her own... and pay off her student loans? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Toe Tags Featuring George Romero (2004) #1-6.

Written by George A. Romero. Art by Tommy Castillo and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Bernie Wrightson.

The 6-issue horror miniseries by writer/director George Romero is collected at last! Overnight, the world has been turned upside down, and zombies rule the day! It's up to a college professor named Hoffman, his assistant Damien Cross and his girlfriend to find out how and why the undead have taken over.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Classic romance comics with stories and art by the Iger Shop. When a seaboard accident brings two people together, Ted and Ann are left out in the cold. A woman wonders if she'll regret her marriage, but she goes through with it anyway. A couple claims to be happy, but one of them isn't being completely honest. The Lonely Ones; I Asked for It!; Agnes Wilson Lovelorn Advisor; Repent in Haste, Marry at Leisure; Happiness is Meant for Two! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. Janice is rude and dismissive of the women who work for her in the supermarket, but hides beneath a pleasant demeanor whenever handsome cashier Don is around. Valerie is all about spending other people's money on charities so she looks generous, but her sister and her boyfriend David soon tire of maintaining her facade. Edith is so jealous of her beautiful friend Rita's success with men, she hardly notices co-worker Joe. Liar; The Demanding Heart; Love's Decision; Inferiority Complex. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Written by Jeanne Martinet. The search for true love is not what is used to be. In the old days, Girl Met Boy, Girl lost Boy, then Girl got Boy back. But the modern world of dating often goes something more like this: Girl meets Boy, Girl finds out Boy is Gay, Girl meets another Boy, Girl finds out Boy is married, Girl gets therapy. In Truer than True Romances, humorist Jeanne Martinet brings together her hilarious, piercing observations of the modern pursuit of love with a gem of American pop culture, the romance comic book of the 1940's to 1970's. Raiding the vaults of DC Comics like a starry-eyed romance-ologist, Martinet has created all-new tales of betrayal and heartbreak through all-new dialogue and captions, while still maintaining the integrity of the original classic artwork. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Color me in love... vintage style! The beautiful, the fascinating, sometimes amusing romance comic book cover art of the '50s and '60s is highlighted in this fun book! Full of Pop Art style kisses, handsome gents, and beautiful misses. Some of the most highly skilled artists of the era drew these romantic and sexy images ready for you to color... with love! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

The western adventures of Laredo Crockett. Text in French. 6-1/4 in. x 9-3/8 in.; black and white; 36 pages.

1st printing. By Michael Moorcock. Newly revised and expanded, this seminal study of epic fantasy analyzes the genre from its earliest beginnings in Medieval romances on through practitioners like Tolkien, up to today's brightest literary lights. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, text only. Cover price $18.95.

Story and Art by Ron Ledwell. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel led the Afrika Korps to within a hairs-breadth of victory in the North African campaigns of World War II. This despite a severe disadvantage in numbers and equipment against the British forces confronting him, a severely constricted supply pipeline across a Mediterranean Sea dominated by the British Navy and inadequate support from Adolf Hitler, whose primary preoccupation was the Eastern Front. This near-success against enormous odds marks Rommel as perhaps Germany's greatest World War II commander, as well as a chivalrous soldier who treated his enemies and prisoners fairly. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing.

Written by David M. Booher, Terry Blas, Anthony Oliveira, Paul Allor, Charles Pulliam-Moore, Rich Douek, Jarrett Melendez, and Dave Ebersole. Art by Sina Grace, Chris Shehan, Nick Robles, Jacoby Salcedo, Dennis Yatras, Josh Cornillon, Bradley Clayton, and Ian McGinty. Cover by Kevin Wada.

Haphazard pirates, wayward ghosts, dashing knights, rampaging kaiju (and down-to-earth regular joes!) are all assembled here to amaze and delight you in a wildly unique anthology celebrating love between men, from an astounding array of comics creators who know exactly how it feels.

Young Men in Love is a heartwarming, uplifting, and vibrant return to the glory days of romance comics!

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.