The Comics comic books issue 1

1st printing.

By Grant Geissman.

In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited EC Comics, a new venture founded by his legendary father M. C. Gaines. Over the next eight years, Bill Gaines and a "who's who" of the era including Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood would reinvent the very notion of the comic book with titles like Tales from the Crypt, Crime SuspenStories, Weird Science, and MAD.

EC delighted in publishing gory, morbid horror and crime comics, but they also pioneered true-to-life war comics, "real" science-fiction stories, and a series of tales about then-taboo subjects as racism, bigotry, vigilantism, drug addiction, police corruption, and anti-Semitism. Too good to last, they were eventually caught up by various 1950s guardians of morality, who were convinced that EC's often over-the-top content was causing juvenile delinquency.

TASCHEN presents the full, fascinating story of this fabled company, written and designed by EC-expert Grant Geissman. Even the most die-hard EC Fan-Addicts will find something new within these pages. Gathering more than 1,000 illustrations that include the rarest and most notorious covers, interior pages and panels, photos, vintage original artwork, and some of the most celebrated stories ever to be printed, this is the ultimate EC Comics compendium!

Hardcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 592 pages, full color.

Cover price $200.00.

2nd Edition (First revised Ronin) - 1st printing. By Mark James Estren. A HISTORY OF UNDERGROUND COMICS is a lavishly illustrated, comprehensive and controversial account of the "comix" genre from the 1960s that is having a renaissance in the 1990s. Mark James Estren traces the roots of underground comics and details how the cartoons unabashedly portrayed sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, flouting the censors who kept conventional comics tame. This edition of the classic work incorporates historical updates, a new index and bibliography. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $17.95.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. By Mark James Estren. A HISTORY OF UNDERGROUND COMICS is a lavishly illustrated, comprehensive and controversial account of the "comix" genre from the 1960s. Mark James Estren traces the roots of underground comics and details how the cartoons unabashedly portrayed sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, flouting the censors who kept conventional comics tame. This edition of the classic work incorporates historical updates, a new index and bibliography. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

20th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. By Mark James Estren. In the land that time forgot, 1960s and 1970s America, there once were some bold, forthright, thoroughly unashamed social commentators who said things that "couldn't be said" and showed things that "couldn't be shown." They were cartoonists - underground cartoonists. And they were some of the cleverest, most interesting social commentators of their time, as well as some of the very best artists, whose work has influenced the visual arts right up until today. A History of Underground Comics is their story - told in their own art, in their own words, with connecting commentary and analysis by one of the very few media people who took them seriously from the start. oftcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By T. Campbell. Web comics are an Internet phenomenon the world over! World-renowned web comic historian T. Campbell has compiled a comprehensive look into this remarkable development in the comics industry and the history of literature. Follow the incredible history of web comics and learn the origins of Mega Tokyo, Penny Arcade, PvP, and more! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From Prehistory to the Renaissance!"

Written by Marion Augustin. Art and cover by Bruno Heitz. Translated by George L. Newman.

As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them-about where all the art they see in their lives-from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-started. His impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance.

Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello's David and The Book of Kells, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Facsimile reprint of Hit Comics (German 1966-1970 BSV-Williams) #1. Reprints material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #29, a text story from Forbidden Worlds #79 and "Flash Facts" from The Flash #108. B&W, German language.

German language reprint of Daredevil #61. Cover by Marie Severin and Joe Sinnott. 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.49

Hobo stories printed in 1979 is an underground comic series. 40 pages, B&W. Artist and editor Dave Taylor. Mature content Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $5.70

Add to cart Very Good $3.80

Add to cart Very Good $3.80

Written by Andrew Buckley, illustrated by David Nicholson. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Ethan Long. Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy's friends think he's a real catch. But Hoggy feels more at home on the basketball court than he does on the baseball diamond. He wants to hit the ball so flawlessly that it soars over the fence. Instead, it's a swing and a miss. When Hoggy strikes out, the pressure is on. Can he learn to relax and enjoy a fun game with his friends? Or will the pressure to win keep him from stepping up to the plate? Geisel medalist Ethan Long hits a home run with his expressive art and encouraging messages about teamwork, perseverance, and the value of just having fun-perfect for early comics and social emotional learning collections. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ethan Long. Get in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers! No one can catch Hoggy on the court. He's the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy showboats, over-dribbles, and doesn't pass the ball. When Hoggy's fed-up friends ask him to leave the game, Hoggy is faced with a big decision. Will he stay angry, or will he apologize and be a better teammate? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Ethan Long.

Get in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers!

No one can catch Hoggy on the court. He's the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy showboats, over-dribbles, and doesn't pass the ball. When Hoggy's fed-up friends ask him to leave the game, Hoggy is faced with a big decision.

Will he stay angry, or will he apologize and be a better teammate?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.

196 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Home Sweet Home!" Collects Home TPB (2015 Titan Comics) Vol. 1-2. Written by Max Davison and Martin Eden. Art by Matt Hebb. Fresh from DreamWorks Animation's new film Home, Titan Comics bring you seven all-new adventures of the friendliest and most bumbling world dominators you've ever seen! In "Hide & Seek & Oh," Oh takes a simple game to galactic proportions; in "Oh the Human," Oh tries to fit in at Tip's school, in "Ghost Stories," Oh tries to overcome his fears - plus there's "The Funny Pages," "Pig in Space," and "Oh-Employment." Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Fine $4.10

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hide & Seek & Oh!" Collects Home (2015 Titan) #1-2. Written by Max Davison. Art by Matt Hebb. Fresh from DreamWorks Animation's new film Home, Titan Comics bring you the all-new adventures of the friendliest and most inept world dominators you've ever seen! The Boov are an alien race trying to make Earth their home, but they really don't get human culture. In these two original stories, Tip and the Boov alien Oh attempt to play hide-and-seek - with inter-dimensional consequences! And Oh faces the perilous pitfalls of job-hunting! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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NOTE: FRENCH LANGUAGE. Parody comic of the first Spider-Man Movie by Michel Lacombe featuring cameos by Batman, Superman, and others. It was included as a bonus in an issue of Quebec's monthly French Magazine Safarir. Cover by Eric Allard. 7 pages "Spider-Man: Le Film" written by Steve Requin and drawn by Eric Allard, 3 pages b&w "Coup d'oeil sur Spider-Man" by Jacques Hebert and Guy Lemieux, and 3 pages "Spider-Man Au Quotidien ou Mary Jane Parker" by Michael Lacombe and Jacques Hebert. 6-1/2" x 10", mostly color, 16 pages.

1st printing.

By Wendy Siuyi Wong.

Hong Kong Comics examines the history of this genre from its beginnings in the early 20th century to its most influential contemporary practitioners, and in the process traces the origin of a unique Hong Kong style. With over 1,000 color manhua (each with English annotation) touching on a wide range of comic types from political cartoons to violent kung fu fighting works, this insightful book introduces readers to this rich and varied form of Chinese popular culture.

Softcover, 9" x 10", 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Ramon Sola. The Hookjaw Archive collects every chapter of the the classic Great White shark comic strip Hookjaw, created by writer Pat Mills (2000AD, Slaine, ABC Warriors, Nemesis the Warlock) and featured in the classic and well-remembered 1970s boys UK anthology comic, Action. Illustrated by Ramon Sola, the iconic and controversial "sharksploitation" comic series was so loved by kids - and reviled by parents and teachers - that it was ultimately banned! Now the entire Hookjaw saga, about a massive shark who targets the corrupt and greedy, is collected in its entirety in one volume! Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Hookjaw (2016) #1-5. Written by Simon Spurrier. Art and cover by Conor Boyle. Hookjaw brings back the eponymous Great White shark from the classic strip in the well-remembered 1970s boys anthology comic Action, and created by writer Pat Mills (2000AD, Slaine, ABC Warriors, Nemesis the Warlock). The iconic and controversial comic series Hookjaw returns in an all-new series! The seas off the coast of Africa are the setting for an action-packed, visceral tale of the Great White shark that is a relentless force of nature! Research scientists, the U.S. military, Somali pirates... all of them may feel they're the hero of the story, but they have reckoned without the near-mythical Hookjaw! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Add to cart Very Good $6.30

1st printing.

Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art and cover by Leila Leiz.

After the death of her father, Ruby Ando tries to reconnect with her estranged and isolated mother, whose hoarder house is a nightmare labyrinth of secrets and dangers. All the love Ruby was never shown she sees her mother lavish on her treasures and trinkets, the possessions that possess her. But when Ruby desperately tries to free her mother, the house wages war, ensnar-ing both women within its maze. Brought to hideous and twisted life by a mother's love, the "Horde" is determined to purge Ruby from the collection-or see her join it forever.

Brought to life by Marguerite Bennett (ANIMOSITY, DC's Bombshells, Batwoman) and Leila Leiz (ALTERS, Nvrlnd), HORDE is a haunting, housebound horror story about the things we let control us.

Hardcover, 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Don Heck. Don Heck was the co-creator of Marvel's Iron Man and the long time Avengers artist. In the 1950s Heck did a score of artistically brilliant and extremely beyond-the-pale, extremely gruesome, Pre-Code Horror comic book covers and comics. The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics now gives it's loving attention to this unsung horror master! This beautiful hardcover book sports the usual Yoe Books detailed history, rare images reproduced from original art and more mind-blowing ephemera to give a fascinating look at the dark side of Dapper Don Heck. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Horror comics have been a part of the fabric of the industry since the Golden Age of the 1940s. William Schoell examines the evolution of the genre from the Golden Age, through the Silver Age in the 1960, up until the end of the Bronze Age in the early 1980s. Included are the earliest series, like American Comics Group's Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, and the controversial and gory comics of the '50s, such as EC's infamous and influential Tales from the Crypt. The explosion of horror titles following the relaxation of the comics code in the '70s is fully documented with chapters on Marvel's prodigious output, DC's anthologies and titles such as Swamp Thing, as well as the notable contributions of firms like Gold Key and Atlas. This book examines how horror comics exploited everyday terrors, and often reflected societal attitudes toward women and people who were different. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos).

1st printing. Edited by Richard J. Arndt. Foreword by Stephen J. Bissette. In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines that effectively banned genuine horror coimcs. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's confines. With the 1964 publication of Creepy #1 by Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival that continued into the early 21st century. This work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror coimcs that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. By Stephen R. Bissette and Richard J. Arndt. In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines that effectively banned genuine horror coimcs. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's confines. With the 1964 publication of Creepy #1 by Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival that continued into the early 21st century. This work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror coimcs that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. Softcover, 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $55.00.

Contains an interview with CREEPY, EERIE, and SKYWALD writer Kevin Pagan and an index of his work. There's a tribute to the late Johnny Craig of EC fame, and a look at writer Bruce (Hulk) Jones' work at Pacific on Twisted Tales. Also, back issue market reports, product reviews, and opinion poll. 22 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

Supporter preview for a Budd Root Kickstarter - Limited to 250 copies. Illustrations by Budd Root. "Limited Edition Kickstarter Preview", "Appetizers to tide you over while you wait!" 1 of 2 Companion volumes. See "Whore D'Oeuvres" for the other. 8 1/2" x 11", 48 pages, B&W, Adults Only.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sal Abbinanti. The Hostage tells the story of a group of street kids who are abandoned by society. They are dying everyday from poverty and gang violence. And so these kids join together to summon a mystical spirit who will protect them and avenge the deaths of their friends. Contributions from Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, and more. Hardcover (with slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Art and cover by Bob Powell. Covers and interior stories correspond to U.S. issues, but in this U.K. edition, stories are in black and white. Cover priced 6-D.

Stories and art by Howard Post and others. A digest-sized reprint volume featuring little devil and his regular backup Stumbo the Giant as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. Hot Stuff meets aliens from Mimica, who can imitate anyone. Hot Stuff's Aunt Blasta thinks everyone is talking about her. Tinytown orders Stumbo the Giant to move away from there, until they realize they need his protection.  Anything You Can Do; Aunt Blasta!; Devilish Godfather; Stumbo the Giant: Danger from Afar; Richie Rich: Dresses Can Be Dangerous; Strictly From Hunger; The Big Meal; Stumbo the Giant: What Am I Good For?; Richie Rich: The Fast Force; The Little Stranger; Rare Specimen; Stumbo the Giant: Theres No Place Like It!; Mayda Munny: Missing Miss Misses!; The Firebug Invasion; Lennie Litter. 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st Printing. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Hotline Miami Wildlife (2020 Behemoth) #1-4.

Written by Frederico Chemello and Maurizio Furini. Art and cover by Alberto Massaggia and Ludovica Ceregatti.

Presenting the first collection of the monthly comic series based on the multi-million unit selling indie video game franchise, Hotline Miami!

This collection collects the first four issues and extras, telling the first half of the story told from the perspective of a new character, Chris, and his struggle to deal with a coming war, his tendency towards self-destruction, and the mysterious pseudo-patriots of 50 Blessings.

Softcover, 166 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Michael Kupperman. Hotwire Comix is a full-throttle, kick-ass, jolt to the nervous system return to the glory days of underground/alternative comics before we all started to drown in 200-page graphic novels. Kicked off and edited by cartoonist Glenn Head (of the Snake Eyes anthologies)! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 136 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up Cover price $1.00.

Written by Patrick Rieger. Art by Mark Sean Wilson. 28 pages, full color.

One-Shot. 1992. Written and edited by Edward Applegate. Illustrated by Gregory Lane. Instruction manual for beginners, with sections on writing, drawing, lettering, and inking. 8.5" x 10.75". 12 pages. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Tara Booth. A collection of Tara Booth's most recent gouache paintings. Straying from the narrative form of her first publications, How To Be Alive is a series of autobiographical densely patterned, colorful, one and two page vignettes about modern life, swinging emotionally between bitterly painful to insightful to amusing. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.00.

1st printing. By Guru-eFX. This is it! The premiere guide to coloring comics by some of the hottest talent in the industry! This guide shows you through all the necessary steps for taking your work from line art to full, raging color! Learn special effects, the cel-anime style, digital painting, and much more! You even get a CD-ROM of practice art on which to hone your skills! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: May or may NOT include CD-ROM. Cover price $29.95.

Learn how the GURUs do it, step by step! How to Color: Advanced takes you through the process of turning a black-and-white comic page into a full-color masterpiece. Starting with the scanning stage, we take you through laying flats, rendering, and special effects, all the way to prepping it for the printer. All done panel by panel from start to finish. Multiple techniques and styles, precisely explained, will show you everything from dramatic anime color and stylistic backgrounds to hyper-realism and painted super detail. If you want to learn the real tricks and techniques, don't miss this one. Also available packaged with an exclusive CD-ROM, packed with custom brushes, examples and practice pages, shortcuts, and Quicktime tutorials! REGULAR EDITION?FC, 32pg $4.95 CD-ROM EDITION?FC, 32pg $14.95 Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Learn from the pros, as Write Now! Magazine editor Danny Fingeroth and Draw! Magazine editor Mike Manley join forces for the ultimate "How-to" book on creating comics! Begun as the groundbreaking Write Now! #8/Draw! #9 crossover, Danny and Mike show step-by-step how to create a new comic from scratch! This redesigned and expanded version also features over 30 new pages of all-new material, including listings of important resources, insights into the world of webcomics, and more! Softcover, 108 pages. Cover price $13.95.

2nd and later printings. Learn from the pros, as Write Now! Magazine editor Danny Fingeroth and Draw! Magazine editor Mike Manley join forces for the ultimate "How-to" book on creating comics! Begun as the groundbreaking Write Now! #8/Draw! #9 crossover, Danny and Mike show step-by-step how to create a new comic from scratch! This redesigned and expanded version also features over 30 new pages of all-new material, including listings of important resources, insights into the world of webcomics, and more! Softcover, 108 pages. Cover price $13.95.

Issue 1. Undated, circa 2000. Published by Gary Brodsky, son of Marvel artist and exec Sol Brodsky. Low production values. 8" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Text by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky, and Albert Occhinos Great Sky publishing. This volume goes over the basics of comics illustration, including anatomy, perspective and facial expression, as well as more comics-specific techniques, like how to draw capes. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95. Cover price $19.95.

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Art by John Delaney and Ron Boyd. Join professional comic book artists as they reveal the secrets of how to draw DC Comics Super Heroes like a pro! Inside you'll find in-depth guides that take you through the process of comic book figure drawing, from rough sketch to finished illustration, as well as basic drawing techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, drawing through and more! You'll learn how to draw Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Captain Marvel, The Atom, and many other heroes and villains in the DC Universe. And, with helpful tips for rendering the WatchTower, you'll be creating impressive DC Comics action scenes in no time! 10 1/4" X 13". 44 pages. Full Color.

Now you can join in on the fun and learn how to draw all of your favorite characters from Felix Comics! Just follow along with the easy instructions in this book and soon you will be able to create your own adventures featuring Felix the Cat and all of his pals. So, sharpen your pencils and DRAW LIKE MAD!! RIGHTY-O!! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. From the makers of the "How to Draw" series comes this exciting new line of books, detailing the use of computers in your artwork! You can learn how to draw authentic manga-style illustrations with your computer, using the basic techniques taught in this and upcoming volumes. Japanese text. Softcover, 130 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $31.99.

1st printing. By Frank McLaughlin and Mike Gold. Learn how to draw Bad Babes, motivate them, how to reveal their inner thoughts, show them in motion, and how to dress them. This book focuses on drawing the female form, but it also offers an excellent introduction to figure drawing of all sorts. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.