The Comics comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Walt Kelly's Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics, in its first issue, in 1942. It was here, in the four color world of comic books, that Kelly developed the feature and its characters, who grew and matured, ultimately becoming one of the world's most famous comic strips. Volume One features all of the Animal Comics Pogo stories together with complete reprints of Pogo's appearances in Dell's Four Color comics. This book also boasts numerous examples of original artwork from these stories as well as scholarly essays from noted Pogo historians.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Brian Middleton.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN "AVERAGE" DAY FOR POIKO!

Have you ever had to deliver a care package to a dragon with allergies? Have you ever been waylaid by a school of space fish? That's just an average day for Poiko, the kingdom's most reliable courier. The world can be a big, scary place, but it can also be wondrous. Sad things can happen, but there are always good friends to turn to, or new friends to make. And no matter what, there is always, always someone who could use your help. Poiko learns all these lessons and more every time he brushes his tail, pulls on his hoodie, and steps out into a new adventure.

The philosophical whimsicality of Calvin & Hobbes meets the fantasy-scapes of Adventure Time in this modern-day classic.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Santa Harukaze. A pocket-sized book brick jam-packed with four-panel comic strips featuring the Pokémon Black and White characters, Pokémon vital statistics, trivia, puzzles, and fun quizzes! Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 318 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Santa Harukaze.

What trouble will your favorite classic Pokémon get into in this volume of four-panel comics? This volume of the best-selling series stars your favorite classic Pokémon: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander and Psyduck...to name just a few!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

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Art and Writing by Ron A. Gumbs Cover price $2.50.

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In this election year, Senator John Kerry has been called many things, but...superhero?! In POLITICAL ACTION COMICS #1, a new political comic book parody from Comicfix, Kerry and his Pre-Publication limited edition Veep choice become Major Flip Flop and Leftwing, the Wonder Boy! Crafted by veteran humorists Mort Todd (former editor-in-chief of Cracked magazine) and Cliff Mott (the art director of Cracked for many years), the Democratic Duo are on a quest to win the White House from the Diabolical Dubya and encounter an assortment of political allies and enemies! Though set in the super-fantastical world of super-powered politicians, some of the characters's dialogue are actual quotes (though grotesquely out of context). The gags and puns will delight the most hard-core political junkie and comic fans alike as the caricatures are a slam dunk! Besides the featured super-stars, Major Flip Flop and Leftwing, there are many familiar supporting super-players, guest superstars and cameos. Wait until you see the antics of Patrick Leahy, Howard Dean, Barney Frank, Mr. Cristophe, Teddy Kennedy, Theresa Heinz-Kerry, Michael Moore, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton and others representing the heart and soul of America! Also a special message from "Sandy" Berger! FC, 20 pages $4.99 US Cover price $4.99.

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One-shot, 1995. Written by David Watkins, drawn by Brad Boedeker. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Issue 1. Written and illustrated by Frode Øverli. Popular Norwegian comic strip. 8" x 9". 12 pages. Color.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.60

Story, Art, and Cover by Martin Hirchak. "Sonny Boy: Keep Your Cool!", "Sourpuss Kitty", "It's 1954 Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?", "Cats in America", "True Tales From the Blackest Pits of Hell", "Prehistoric Pete - Philosophical Caveman", and "Crazy Mark Meets the Smarties". 6.75" x 10.25", 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.10.

Pop Comics #1 is a real oddity, a 7c cover-priced comic published in 1955 by Modern Store Publications, 45 West 45th Street, NY, NY. May have been distributed at this unique retail price, but likely also distributed by retailers as a giveaway. Three stories in this issue: Chloe, Issy and Dizzy, and Our Pal Piggy. 36-pages, full color, slick cover with standard newsprint interior, 5-1/8-in. x 7-in., 7c cover price, Comics Code approved. Contains numerous ads for child-related national brands such as U.S. Keds shoes, Wheaties, Tootsie Roll, Bazooka Bubble Gum, and Nabisco Wheat Honeys, to name a few. NOTE: The three titles are know to have been produced in this series are: Gay Comics #1, Pop Comics #1 and Whee Comics #1. Others may have been produced although we think it unlikely. Cover price $0.07.

Stories and art by Al Pross, Hal Sherman, Inez Karma, George Collis, Bernie Burger and Marty Taras of the Jason Comic Art studio. Funny-animal comics from publisher R.B. Leffingwell. Harry Mouse tries a variety of schemes to get Bizzy Bee's honey, but he doesn't have a rationing card or any money. Penny Penguin learns that his rival Butch (a one-eyed penguin with an eyepatch) has hired a bear to get rid of Penny. Inventor Timothy Rabbit creates a super-strong robot duplicate of himself to take out Wolfie Wolf. Bizzy Bee; Percy the Postman; Cooking with Laughing Gas; Timothy and the Robot; Penny Penguin; Timothy and Kogo Find a Friend; Snub n' Bub; Page O' Fun; Herman; Slick and Slack. 48 pages, Full Color. NOTE: Circa 1945 (no publication date or copyright listed). Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1986-1989!" Story and art by Bobby London. Famed Dirty Duck and Air Pirates cartoonist Bobby London's more than six-year run on the Popeye newspaper strip has been hailed both as a unique original creation and as an homage to Elzie Segar's larger Thimble Theatre vision. "Segar was the seminal influence in my career," the cartoonist said. London updated the strip to reflect current pop culture and also brought back the extended story format favored by Segar. London gives us new yet familiar versions of Popeye, Olive Oyl, Swee' Pea, and Wimpy, as well as Popeye's Pappy, Olive's brother Castor, Eugene the Jeep, Bernice the Whiffle Hen, the menacing Sea Hag, Alice the Goon, and more! Hardcover, 344 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Written by Poppy and Ryan Cady. Art by Amilcar Pinna and Zoe Thorogood. Cover by Maria Llovet.

You might think you know Poppy, but what if you were only just scratching the surface? What if you could learn more about Poppy at the same time that she learns about herself?

In between two worlds, both of which work to traumatize the unsuspecting into traumatizing others, Poppy finds herself in both literal and figurative Hellscapes, She must walk the thin line between doing what she must to gain her freedom and staying true to her own identity and beliefs.

She must fight against all that try to change her, while trying to outwit the demons that surround her every step of the way.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Monte Beauchamp and Steven Heller. Art by Bill Everett. Our culture embraces the skull: apparel and products with skulls abound. Popular Skullture features the oddest, creepiest, and weirdest skull covers from 1930s to mid-'50s comics, pulps, and paperbacks. Edited and designed by Monte Beauchamp, with an introduction by Steven Heller, beautifully presented in the Kitchen Sink tradition. Introduction by legendary graphic design guru Steven Heller. Collecting rare, collectible pulp, paperback, and comic book covers. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Special Issue. By Tyler Tarlton and Tanner Feuerborn. 20 pages, full color.

32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.50.

Cover is autographed by Chris Yambar. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.50.

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"A Boy and his Aardvark" by Dave Sim (1st aardvark art, but not Cerebus) . This is a 2nd printing as noted in the indicia. Cover price $0.75.

Issue #1 - 1976. Steve Lightle's fanzine starring his various comic characters. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 28 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.60.

Issue 1. September 1989. Tanner Whitehall, writer. Alan White, artist. 7" x 10 1/2". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $1.95.

Worst Birthday Ever - Written by Alan White, art and cover by Jamal Igle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jean-Luc Fromental. Art by Hyman Miles. Miles Hyman.

Author Graham Greene finds himself in the midst of an intricate plot to unseat the government of Czechoslovakia in an event that would be remembered as The Prague Coup. Winter 1948, the Austrian capital is under occupation by the allied powers. Debriefed by London Films, Graham Greene works on the writing of his next feature film, assisted by the enigmatic Elizabeth Montagu. A seemingly peaceful mission enters into a revolution that history will remember as the "coup de Prague".

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Art and cover by Bob Powell. Get ready to hit the fast lane with Speed Comics from Harvey Comics! Join the dynamic duo of Biff Bannon and Shock Gibson, two larger-than-life characters who live for the thrill of adventure and the rush of speed. With their unwavering courage and lightning-fast reflexes, they zoom through action-packed stories that will leave you breathless. But that's not all - Blinky, the pint-sized genius, joins the mix, adding a dash of ingenuity to the team's high-octane escapades! Softcover, 198 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Predator (1989) #1-4, Predator: Cold War (1991) #1-4, and Predator: Dark River (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner, Ron Randall, Steve Mitchell, and Rick Magyar. Cover by Chris Warner.

Brutal, invisible, nearly unstoppable. He is the hunter from the stars . . . the Predator. Before the film Predator 2, there were these comics - a four-color sequel to one of the greatest action films of all time. Written by Mark Verheiden, and illustrated by comics mainstays Chris Warner and Ron Randall.

Softcover, 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Limited to 100 copies. Self-published comic by Paul Beck and Roger Dyer. 16 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Written by Dominique Goblet and Sophie Yanow. Art and cover by Dominique Goblet.

In a series of dazzling fragments-skipping through time, and from raw, slashing color to delicate black and white-Goblet examines the most important relationships in her life: with her partner, Guy Marc; with her daughter, Nikita; and with her parents.

The result is an unnerving comedy of paternal dysfunction, an achingly ambivalent love story (with asides on Thomas Pynchon and the Beach Boys), and a searing account of childhood trauma-a dizzying, unforgettable view of a life in progress and a tour de force of the art of comics.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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Add to cart FN- 5.5 $2.65

A recap guide for ongoing Marvel Comics titles, as of September 2020. 32 pages. Full Color.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.99

1st printing. Written by Niccolo Machiavelli and Morim Kang. Art and cover by Morim Kang. After the Medici dynasty of Florence forced Niccolo Machiavelli from office, the impoverished man sought to win back their favor by writing for them the perfect instruction manual to seize and hold political power. Never before has learning to be ruthless been more fun and easy! Experience Niccolo Machiavelli's complete masterpiece, The Prince, in this unique blending of European and Korean sensibilities. Created by celebrated writer Morim Kang, this volume features over 200 pages of beautifully illustrated comics alongside Machiavelli's masterful blueprint to destroy one's enemies. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st Printing. Story and art by Liam Cobb. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W, 7" x 9.75". Cover price $14.00.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Dahl and Scott Nickel. Art by Jeff Crowther.

When Halo Nightly receives super powers from jars of candy given to her on her eleventh birthday, everything changes. Halo goes from a normal girl to a female superhero. But overcoming difficult situations and battling school bullies isn't always easier with super powers.

In this complete collection of Princess Candy's adventures, Halo uses her new powers to combat a rival student with superpowered hair, takes on the sneaky shapeshifter Echo, faces off against the Green Queen of Mean, and goes head-to-head with the Marshmallow Mermaid at her school's pool.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $8.95.

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A Galaxy at Ransom - Written and illustrated by Holly Golightly. 20 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Photo Edition. A Galaxy at Ransom - Written and illustrated by Holly Golightly. 20 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Elaine Tipping.

A special BINGE! Imprint trade paperback in which Scout releases a World Premiere issue followed by the entire story in a collected volume!

Three princesses, Celyse, Linne and Hana, are each happily in love, until their betrotheds are taken from them by three evil queens. Brought together by circumstance, they band together and set off on their quest. Fighting their way through monsters, an unfriendly forest, and finally a showdown at an abandoned castle, the three women must work together to overcome everything in their way, defeat the queens and rescue those they love.

Softcover, 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Howard Cruse interview, "Homo Superior: How Gay Are Mutants?", "The 21 Most Significant Moments in LGBT Comics History," and more. 6-5/8 in. x 10-in.; black and white; 48 pages. Phil Jimenez back cover.

1st printing.

Written by Jack Kirby and Steve Englehart. Art by Jack Kirby and Gil Kane.

Drawn by two of the greatest comic book legends, Jack Kirby and Gil Kane, this is an art-sized, hardcover collection of the 'long lost', previously unpublished comic books based on the cult classic 1967 British TV show, The Prisoner. The first six pages of the Jack Kirby strip were inked and lettered by Mike Royer. The Gil Kane pages are pencils only. This collection includes fascimiles of the original script written by Steve Englehart and includes bonus features written by Englehart and Bob Wayne.

Hardcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $79.99.

Paul Jackson Cover

1st printing.

Written by Kiyarn Taghan. Art by Christian DiBari. Cover by Paul Jackson.

Black Caravan Imprint.

Provenance of Madness is multiple love letters to H.P Lovecraft, in the form of three short stories and fan art from across the globe. With each short we delve further into Lovecraft's three best known titles: "At the Mountains of Madness," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Call of Cthulhu." We see an interpretation of what happened after the events in these famous stories, and enjoy those worlds from a new perspective. Each short plays with how a protagonist can succumb to madness in different forms.

Also included is a selection of artwork inspired by the writings and worlds that Lovecraft created, featuring a variety of artists from across the world.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

Christian Dibari Cover

1st printing.

Written by Kiyarn Taghan. Art by Christian DiBari. Cover by Paul Jackson.

Black Caravan Imprint.

Provenance of Madness is multiple love letters to H.P Lovecraft, in the form of three short stories and fan art from across the globe. With each short we delve further into Lovecraft's three best known titles: "At the Mountains of Madness," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Call of Cthulhu." We see an interpretation of what happened after the events in these famous stories, and enjoy those worlds from a new perspective. Each short plays with how a protagonist can succumb to madness in different forms.

Also included is a selection of artwork inspired by the writings and worlds that Lovecraft created, featuring a variety of artists from across the world.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Sol Cohen. Written by Henry Kuttner (credited as Edward Bellin). Art by Bob Fujitani, Jon Small, George Roussos, Fred Kida and Joe Kubert. Cover by Bob Fujitani.

AVON : EERIE COMICS #1 January 1947

It was January 1947 that the first real, indisputable horror comic came along - EERIE COMICS #1, published by Avon. It had a striking cover that was, well… eerie, depicting a strange-looking man with a knife on the steps of some sort of ruin, approaching a bound woman - a theme that was to be repeated countless times in the future . . . Whet your appetite on these horrors inside including The Eyes of the Tiger by Bob Fujitani featuring a pet tiger who gets his first taste for blood - no surprises there then? Dead Mans Tale by Jon Small gives us the story of a bottle that gave Myron Morgan wealth and how he died when it was destroyed. The Man-Eating Lizards by Joe Kubert, when a plane goes down in the ocean, the surviving crew members find themselves on an island of giant, man-eating lizards.

The Strange Case of Henpecked Harry by Fred Kida, tells how Harry Horton plots the death of his wife, only to be driven mad by the guilt. Its hard to point to a particular source or inspiration, such as radio or the pulps, for any of these stories as they were not adaptations and didnt come from any existing series - yet here they are, together as probably the worlds first true horror comic!

Softcover, 36 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January-March 1940!" Collects Fight Comics (1940) #1-3.

Cover by Will Eisner, Lou Fine, and Lou Fine.

Join us, as we delve into the pages of this classic comic from Fiction House featuring the talents of Will Eisner, Lou Fine, George Tuska, Alex Blum, Fred Schwab, Steve Broder, Fletcher Hanks, Maurice Gutwirth, Klaus Nordling, Leonard Frank, William Wills, Dan Zolnerowich, John Celardo, Edd Ashe, August Froehlich, Leo Mprey, and Charles Sultan.

And remember, the 1st Rule of Fight Comics: You must talk about Fight Comics. The 2nd Rule of Fight Comics: You must talk some more about Fight Comics. The 3rd Rule of Fight Comics: Go buy Fight Comics before your shop sells out! And the 4th Rule of Fight Comics: Everybody needs to buy Fight Comics!

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Written by Ernest Autumn Van Den Heuvel and Joseph J. Allen. Art and cover by Gary Lavin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Jim Normandy and Shawn Cruz, Art by Shawn Cruz. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kevin Grevioux. Art and cover by Jonathan Lau.

After a former FBI agent becomes a therapist, he has a hard time staying out of his patients lives, taking on their problems as his own. The FBI calls him back in for a special case that requires his unique skillset.

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Pat Higgins. Pulp Bytes Volume One contains nine twisted tales of technological terror. Among the stories in the horror/sci-fi anthology are: "Easy RIDR," a rough ride revealing the potential pitfalls of not paying attention while using a ride-share app; "Training Day," an adventure in apathy, empathy, and a police officer that murders an unarmed man; and "Terms and Conditions," a story of a couple whose nightmares come true when they ignore the fine print. This collection of short stories is full of twists, turns, and creepiness. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Cover by Joe Oriolo. Untitled story, art by Joe Oriolo; Puppet Punch was brought to life by toymaker Tony, using the "Perfume of Life"; Punch tries to impress Judy by making a "monkat" puppet (monkey + cat) and spraying it with the magical perfume. Untitled Fatsy McPig story, art by Louis Ferstadt. Untitled Captain Codfish and His Tales of the Deep story, art by Tom Golden. "Humpty Dumpty." "Ella the Elephant" text story by Sophie Ferstadt. Untitled Peanuts the Monkey story, art by Milt Stein. "Skinny McGinty Says" public service announcement, art by Tony Di Preta; comic strip promoting waste-paper salvage for the war effort. Untitled story; Circus performer Starry Eyes tries to find an apple for her pony Pinkie, but Mr. McMeany has cornered the market. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing. Story and art by Dana Simpson. Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, are headed to music camp for the summer, where they form a punk rock group with fellow campers Sue and Stevie. Marigold also discovers a portal to a parallel dimension where she and Phoebe come face-to-face with the dark and sinister versions of themselves. Throughout their magical and musical adventures, the best friends learn about the value of friendship, following your heart, and rocking your hardest in this sparkling new collection of PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN comics by award-winning author Dana Simpson. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

Written by Joelle Sellner. Cover and art by Leslie Vamos. Ashcan size promotional Punky Brewster comic book. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 12 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Sei Kamiizumi. Art and cover by EDO. Translated by Matt Treyvaud. A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they're like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more? Chiharu's bold personality in a petite frame strikes a contrast in every way to her scaredy-cat Rottweiler Tsubu-chan-and the same could be said for the sturdy but shy Kiyotaka and his outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. Yet, for these inseparable pairs, their long walks together are the highlights of the day. One encounter leads to another, and before long, these two unusual duos find their feelings changing... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen: 16+ Cover price $13.99.