Life comic books issue 1

1st printing.

By David Currie. Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

The first in depth biography of comics-legend Steve Ditko, in his own works, taken from years of correspondence with author David Currie and endorsed by the Ditko family with a Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

Steve Ditko was the last of a generation of American comic book artists who created powerful modern-day mythology and became among the most influential and original creators of the 20th century. He co-created Spider-Man along with Stan Lee, but walked away from the character in the 1960s just as it was gaining popularity. He died alone at 90, known to the comic book industry as a "cranky recluse."

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $2.65

2nd and later printings.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. By Philip Jose Farmer. The complete story of the Man of Bronze, America's supreme superhero! Includes a detailed family tree relating Doc to Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, Fu Manchu, and Travis McGee; the origins of his most devilish opponents; biographies on his band of brave allies; information on Savage's amazing inventions; and much more! Hardcover, 272 pages, Text Only.

2nd and later printings. By Philip Jose Farmer. The complete story of the Man of Bronze, America's supreme superhero! Includes a detailed family tree relating Doc to Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, Fu Manchu, and Travis McGee; the origins of his most devilish opponents; biographies on his band of brave allies; information on Savage's amazing inventions; and much more! Hardcover, 272 pages, Text Only.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

1st printing. Written by Matthew Sturges. Art by " Kelly Yates and Brian Shearer. Cover by Mark Buckingham. What's better: an ugly reality or beautiful fantasy? This is the question the Doctor is forced to confront in a medieval fantasy world where Amy Pond finds herself reluctantly cast as a damsel in distress. Matthew Sturges, Eisner Award-nominated writer of Jack of Fables, spins this yarn, featuring covers by Mark Buckingham of Miracleman and Fables fame. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Matthew Sturges. Art by " Kelly Yates and Brian Shearer. Cover by Mark Buckingham. What's better: an ugly reality or beautiful fantasy? This is the question the Doctor is forced to confront in a medieval fantasy world where Amy Pond finds herself reluctantly cast as a damsel in distress. Matthew Sturges, Eisner Award-nominated writer of Jack of Fables, spins this yarn, featuring covers by Mark Buckingham of Miracleman and Fables fame. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Vitali Konstantinov. Dostoyevsky's novels provide profound insight into human psychology and the human soul. To write them, he drew inspiration from his own troubled life: an arrest for subversion; a death sentence spared when he was already in front of the firing squad; four years of hard labor in a Siberian prison camp, a spiritual conversion, a constant addiction to gambling, and the loss of two children that left him a deeply broken man. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jamie S. Rich. Art and cover by George Kambadais. Miranda Turner never knew her sister, international supermodel Lindy Turner, was also the masked crime fighter The Cat. At least not until Lindy appeared in Miranda's bedroom as a ghost, looking for help finding her own murderer. From Lady Killer co-creator JAMIE S. RICH and up-and-coming artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS (Vampire Diaries). Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

An unparalleled book, the very first of its kind! Taken from uber-rare, never-before reprinted cartooning courses with expert teachings from cartooning's rock stars: Peanuts' Charles Schulz, Little Nemo's Winsor McCay, Superman's Joe Shuster, Flash Gordon's Alex Raymond, Terry and the Pirates' Milton Caniff, The New Yorker's Whitney Darrow, Jr., Betty and Veronica's Dan DeCarlo, Prince Valiant's Hal Foster, Barney Google's Billy Debeck, Plastic Man's Jack Cole, Gasoline Alley's Frank King, Popeye's E.C. Segar, and many more icons of comic art.

These esteemed geniuses act as life coaches with inspiring stories of how they succeeded and give stirring and wise encouragement to propel you to your own success. For beginners, seasoned professionals, teachers, students in school classes hungry to learn, and even those that are passionate about comics history, this will be an invaluable classic in the field.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

By Hisashi Kagawa and Yoshihiko Umakoshi.

Two superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill their secrets in this private master class.

Join Hisashi Kagawa, an animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show you how to bring your battle heroines boldly to life. Helpful sidebars and tips appear in dialogue bubbles throughout this book, as the artists guide aspiring illustrators from initial idea to finished artworks, pointing out common missteps and pitfalls that can easily frustrate beginning artists along the way.

The essential techniques and design elements needed to create engaging female-led battle scenes are first reviewed in detail. Then each author walks the reader through their entire creative process of developing an original story from beginning to end. Along the way the authors give you hundreds of helpful tips on how to create compelling characters and render realistic expressions and poses, showing you how practiced professionals work. Starting from a storyboard sequence of simple sketches you'll progress to a polished finished drawing.

By learning from two artists with different styles at the same time, readers get twice the advice and emerge doubly prepared to create scenes, stories and battle heroines of their own.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. Comics scholars engage the roles of trust, truth, family memoirs and autobiography in works from such greats as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; from cult-status figures such as Martin Vaughn James; and from lesser-known works by artists such as Frédéric Boilet. Contributing scholars include Jan Baetens, David M. Ball, Lopamudra Basu, Christopher Bush, Isaac Cates Michael A. Chaney, Alisia Chase, Sharon O'Brien, Davida Paens, Yaël Scjlick, Rachel Trousdale, and Benjamin Widiss. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in. 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with such well-known figures as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with such cult-status as Martin Vaughn James; and with lesser-known works by such artists as Frédéric Boilet. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, B&W. NOTE: Indicia says 2013, but this softcover was released 02/2015. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kennoji. Art and Cover by Eri Haruno. Character Design by Matsuuni. Translated by Ben Trethewey. Adapted by David Lumsdon.

When corporate drone Reiji wakes up in another world, he comes face-to-face with a fatally wounded werewolf. Thankfully, Reiji's new Medicine Maker skill enables him to brew uniquely effective potions. Alongside his new wolf-girl friend, Reiji and his amazing cures are ready to revolutionize this fantasy world. Be they an old man seeking the secret of youth or an elven archer with blurry vision, all comers are welcome to his countryside pharmacy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen (13+)

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. By Irvin Khaytman. Dumbledore dives between the lines of the Harry Potter books to create a portrait of the controversial Headmaster. We find Albus Dumbledore's hand in every seeming coincidence, and consider the impossible decisions he had to make. This in-depth examination from author Irvin Khaytman casts the events of the Harry Potter series in a whole new light, interrogating questions that linger to this day. Hardcover, 224 pages, PC. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Written by Lazarus Chernik. Art by Echo Chernik. As an instructor of Graphic Design and Illustration at Pratt Institute and Skidmore CCI, and one of the industry's most in-demand advertising illustrators, Echo Chernik has designed this book not only as a collection of previously uncompiled illustrations, but also as a conduit for dispensing years of accumulated knowledge and advice to fledgling and hopeful young illustrators. Through a stunning visual tour of published works, Echo divulges hints and tips on how to navigate the business. She also shares often humourous stories about working on individual projects. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

Written by Sergio Rossi. Art and cover by Giovanni Scarduelli.

This groundbreaking graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hooper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. While many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings.

This unique overview of Hopper's life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style.

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Xavier Coste. Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was a painter known for full-frontal portraits of naked women (and on many occasions, himself). They were stark and disturbing. He painted his subjects in gaunt, twisting and unnatural poses. Their voyeuristic tone and blatant eroticism outraged society, landing him in prison for 24 days. The book focuses on the artist's creative years, the development of his talent, his relationships with other artists, including Gustav Klimt, the women in his life, and his obsession with making provocative art. Egon Schiele is a seductive and intimate portrait of an artistic genius who was both lauded and condemned for his brilliance. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ameko Kaerudo. Art and cover by Yorifuji. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. FOR FANS OF COSY FANTASY AND MAGICAL GIRL MANGA. THE STORY OF REMY, THE LOWLY TEA WITCH, USING HER MAGIC TO BREW THE FINEST CUP OF TEA FOR THE NOBLE LORDS AND LADIES! All she really wants is a quiet life creating gorgeous displays for shop window. However, she is slowly drawn into a world of intrigue as her incredible powers of transformation make her the gossip of the court and the object of affection for a naïve princess! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Issue #1 - Jan. 2002. Written and illustrated by Carson Fire. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.95.

Empire Building: The Remarkable Real Life Story of Star Wars - 1st printing. By Garry Jenkins. Cover by Fred Gambino. In May, 1977, an unheralded "space opera" called Star Wars became the most extraordinary movie success of all time. Dismissed by most as an adolescent indulgence, George Lucas's saga went on to rewrite not just the history of Hollywood but the story of popular culture. This is the behind the scenes story about how the greatest sci-fi adventure of all time got made. Includes previously unreleased photos. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 278 pages, Text (with 16 pages, of fuill color photos). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship . . . and in the 1970s Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated.

The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis . . . but on any given Saturday afternoon millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana.

He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold.

Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.

Hardcover, 400 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W Photos).

Cover price $27.50.

1st printing. By Kevin Avery. Foreword by Nick Tosches. Rock critic Paul Nelson was an early champion of visionaries such as The New York Dolls, the Ramones and Warren Zevon amongst others before walking away from music criticism in 1982 and dying a lonely death in 2006. This unique anthologybiography compiles Nelson's best works while also providing a vivid account of his private and public lives. Author Kevin Avery interviewed almost 100 of Paul Nelson's friends, family, and colleagues, including several of the artists about whom he'd written. hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

Written by Hector German Oesterheld. Art by Alberto Breccia and Enrique Breccia. Translated by Erica Mena.

In a sequel to their spellbinding, experimental biography of Che Guevara, Hector Germán Oesterheld and the Breccias chronicle the eventful life of Eva Perón.

Published in 1970, Evita: The Life and Work of Eva Perón was daringly intended to be the follow-up to the artists' successful and controversial 1969 graphic biography Life of Che. Hector Germán Oesterheld plotted the book and the father and son team of Alberto and Enrique Breccia drew the comic - but the text was "sanitized" before its publication.

In 2001, a restored version of Evita featuring Oesterheld's original, uncensored script wasfinally published in Spanish; it is translated in English here for the first time. In just 72 boldly penned chiaroscuro pages, this graphic biography paints a complex portrait of a pivotal Argentine figure who was at once beloved and reviled by her people. Born in rural Argentina to extreme poverty, she moved to Buenos Aires where she met and married Colonel Perón, who would become president of Argentina. As First Lady, affectionately nicknamed Evita, she devoted herself to social welfare and worker's rights, campaigned for women's suffrage, and became known as "The Spiritual Leader of the Nation."

While she has been viewed as an international icon, inspiring celebratory works such as Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1976Broadway Evita, this biography by her countrymen takes a far more searing and critical approach, chronicling the noble causes she fought for as well as the militarism and oppression of the Perónist regime.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Jay Hosler. Art by Kevin Cannon and Zander Cannon. Evolution, the most accessible graphic work on this universally studied subject, takes the reader from earth's primordial soup to the vestigial structures, like the coccyx and the male nipple, of modern humans. Once again, the award-winning illustrations of the Cannons render the complex clear and everything cleverly comedic. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Jay Hosler. Art by Kevin Cannon and Zander Cannon. Evolution, the most accessible graphic work on this universally studied subject, takes the reader from earth's primordial soup to the vestigial structures, like the coccyx and the male nipple, of modern humans. Once again, the award-winning illustrations of the Cannons render the complex clear and everything cleverly comedic. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

2nd and later printings. Written by Jay Hosler. Art by Kevin Cannon and Zander Cannon. Evolution, the most accessible graphic work on this universally studied subject, takes the reader from earth's primordial soup to the vestigial structures, like the coccyx and the male nipple, of modern humans. Once again, the award-winning illustrations of the Cannons render the complex clear and everything cleverly comedic. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing.

By Stan Lee and George Mair. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published.

Hardcover, 246 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Stan Lee and George Mair. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published.

Softcover, 246 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov. Art and Cover by Gabo. Jude has been sent right back where he started: Purgatory. With no memory of his previous adventures or relationships, Jude's existence is stark and empty. Yet, just outside his awareness, his friends--including the late, great Ernest Hemingway and a very tenacious preteen girl--struggle to free him. Because in the quest to overthrow God himself, the only person who stands a chance is his son. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov. Art by Gabo. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. Jude has been sent right back where he started: Purgatory. With no memory of his previous adventures or relationships, Jude's existence is stark and empty. Yet, just outside his awareness, his friends--including the late, great Ernest Hemingway and a very tenacious preteen girl--struggle to free him. Because in the quest to overthrow God himself, the only person who stands a chance is his son. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing. Written by David Calcano. THE PINK PANTHER, MOON RIVER, AND PETER GUNN... songs that defined a generation. Henry Mancini wrote some of the most hummed melodies of all time, winning him four Oscars and twenty Grammy Awards. Now for the first time, we are telling his fully authorized story in a graphic novel. From the humble beginnings of his father's flute lessons, to standing ovations at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl, this graphic novel by Fantoons beautifully illustrates every step in the journey of Henry Mancini's pivotal and industry-shaping career. Each page features vividly painted illustrations, with color that encapsulates each of the many emotions-high and low-of Henry Mancini's bold, musical adventure. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer. Art and Cover by Danny Zabbal. Jake Roth is the only man to ever manifest superpowers but not go insane. While Jake is still trying to decide how best to use his new powers to help prevent a war between humans and 'extrahumans', an old friend reappears and draws him into direct conflict with the local mafia who have their own extrahuman enforcer, Odinson! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer. Art by Danny Zabbal. Cover by Jerry Gaylord. Jake Roth is the only man to ever manifest superpowers but not go insane. While Jake is still trying to decide how best to use his new powers to help prevent a war between humans and 'extrahumans', an old friend reappears and draws him into direct conflict with the local mafia who have their own extrahuman enforcer, Odinson! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.99

1st printing.

Story and art by Carol Tyler.

Acclaimed cartoonist Carol Tyler (Soldier's Heart) recreates the exhilaration of Beatlemania at its height in 1965 and the odyssey that leads her to the famous Beatles Chicago concert later that year. The book brims with rich period details, humor, insight, and beautiful drawings capturing the spirit of the time. It is also about the Beatles, of course, as seen through the eyes of a young, giddy teenager and a reflective, adult artist, and the joy the band gave and continues to give.

Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Filled with Griffin style knowledge, plus lots of colorful screens grabs from the show, Family Guy: Guide to Life includes Peter's advice on being a husband and father, Stewie's rules for world domination, Brian on the art of manliness, Lois and Meg on girlhood, and much more. Softcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $13.00.

1st printing. Written by Richard Michelson. Art and cover by Edel Rodriguez. A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams. Once there was a boy named Leonard who loved to sing and to act. His parents were immigrants who felt like aliens in America, and certainly didn't understand Leonard's drive to perform. He moved to Hollywood, where he took acting lessons, and drove a taxi and took every role he could get. He worked hard, learned his lines, showed up on time, and studied his craft. Until one day he was offered the role of an alien science officer on a new TV show called Star Trek. Leonard knew what it felt like to be an alien. But did he want the role? Fascinating is the story of how one boy followed his dreams to become one of the most beloved figures of our time. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Robb Armstrong has been described by People Magazine as "one of the hottest young cartoonists in America." His award-winning comic strip, JumpStart, is syndicated in more than 300 newspapers in eight countries. But his life wasn't always so charmed. Born and raised in a rough neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Robb was one of five fatherless kids living in a cramped apartment where the electric bill didn't always get paid. How did he get through all of these tragedies to the happy life? By drawing funnies. Weaving together his personal stories with simple drawing tutorials and original illustrations, Fearless is both a compelling read and an inspirational lesson on life. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By James Lovegrove. Consulting Editor Joss Wheson.

The fifth original novel tying into the critically acclaimed and much-missed Firefly series from creator Joss Whedon.

A deadly disease
Months after Inara leaves Serenity, Mal and the crew finally learn the reason for her sudden departure: she is dying of a terminal illness. It is Kiehl's Myeloma, a form of cancer that's supposedly incurable, and Inara has very little time left.

A disreputable scientist
Through their shock and despair, rumors of a cure reach the crew. Expert Esau Weng is said to have developed a means to treat Inara's condition, but he has been disgraced and incarcerated for life on a notorious Alliance prison planet.

An infamous prison
On the planet of Atata, inmates are abandoned with no guards and left to survive as best they can. What's more, terraforming the planet did not take properly, so the world is a frozen wasteland. To save Inara, the Serenity crew must infiltrate the prison...

Hardcover, 336 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing. By Michael Blaney. Crawling out of the trash can into trade paperback! A wry look at life through the eyes of the ordinary housefly and his wife and kids, The Fly Chronicles is a series of laugh-out-loud hilarious, all-new spot cartoons in the tradition of Gary Larson's The Far Side. Softcover, 136 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Good $11.99

1st printing.

By Jamie Newbold. Foreword by Michelle Nolan.

A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from 20 years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1970, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading, pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Cristina Portolano.

Told for the first time in graphic novel form, the story of Francis Bacon's life is as complex, colorful, and highly charged as his paintings. Drawn in shades of mauve, red, yellow, and blue that distinguished his palette, these illustrations weave together a troubling but compassionate narrative, one that draws on the tragic events of Bacon's childhood and youth, as well as reflecting the profoundly passionate yearnings of the artist he became.

Separated into thematic and chronological sections the novel highlights the prevailing influences of Bacon's life and times: his early autodidacticism and estrangement from his family; his struggles to make his way as a surrealist painter and his destruction of his early work. It traces his gradual success in postwar Europe, his powerful and often violent romantic relationships, his foray into portraiture, and his never-ending search for subject matter and meaning in his work.

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art by Ao Sonohara and Koma Warita. Character Design by Sherry. Adapted by Asha Bardon. Translated by Joshua Hardy. When Kotone receives the latest Full Drive virtual reality game–Free Life Fantasy Online–from her younger sister Akina, she dives right in. Unfortunately, as a noob to virtual reality, Kotone accidentally creates an impossibly difficult character. Now shes stuck as a zombie! How will she start her second life online when her character is already dead? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art and cover by Sherry. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Renee Baumgartner. Lose yourself in a new world of ghoulish adventure in this fantasy gaming tale! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!) Gamer girl Kotone is thrilled when she receives a copy of Free Life Fantasy Online, a.k.a. FLFO from her younger sister. In the world of FLFO, Kotone decides to become a zombie, one of the game's inhuman races that's difficult to master--even for experienced players. But that's not a deterrent to Kotone. In fact, when she embarks on her first quest, she finds a world of wonders that are about to become a huge part of her IRL life! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Vol. 1, No. 3 - December 1933. 6.5" x 9.75", 78 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.