Astro City comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #35-36, 39-40 and 42 and 44.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ron Randall. Cover by Alex Ross.

This collection spotlights three generations of Jack-in-the-Box as the second Jack-in-the-Box's son must decide whether to follow in the family footsteps.

Then, when the Hanged Man needs a lawyer, it's a look back in at Marta Dobrescu and her life in Astro City's occult enclave. Plus, the villain known as Mister Manta disappeared many years ago, marooned on an island with only his gadgets for company.

Will an off-course cruise ship be his return ticket to the mainland? And finally, a tale of murder, mystery...and a cat.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #11-16. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson and Graham Nolan. Cover by Alex Ross. Get to know the assistant to one of Astro City's newest and most powerful mystic heroes, the Silver Adept. Plus, we take a look at the Gentleman Bandit as he continues his life of well-dressed crime as a member of the Menagerie Gang, and meet the proprietor of a roadside killer-robot sanctuary and museum. But the Broken Man isn't done with our town yet, and he spies on both the Dancing Master and Starbright - a teen super hero whose destiny is entwined with that of his greatest foe! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #26, 29-30 and 32-34. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. This new collection starts with a look back at ASTRO CITY's past in a special 20th anniversary issue. It all began with Samaritan's dreams of flying-but what is he dreaming of now? Then, a suburban family must face a terrifying alien invasion in "The Menace from Earth." And finally, the spotlight turns to Steeljack-from "The Tarnished Angel," one of ASTRO CITY's most popular stories-and how he's been getting by the last few years. When he's hired by a femme fatale from his past, he'll wind up in deep trouble with no one to turn to. Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Astro City: Astra Special (2009) #1-2,Silver Agent (2010) #1-2, and Astro City: The Dark Age Special - Beautie (2008). Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art by BRENT ANDERSON. Cover by ALEX ROSS. A new hardcover starring Astro City's most popular heroes! Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Collects Astro City: Samaritan Special (2006), Astro City: Astra Special (2009) #1-2, Astro City: Silver Agent (2010) #1-2 and Astro City: The Dark Age Special - Beautie (2008). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. A new title starring the adventures of Astro City's most popular heroes! Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Samaritan has his annual dinner with the Infidel, and Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1!" Collects Arrowsmith Astro City (2004), Astro City: The Dark Age (2005) #1-4 and Astro City: The Dark Age - Book 2 (2006) #1-4. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part "Dark Age" saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: Brothers and Other Strangers!" Collects Arrowsmith Astro City (2004), Astro City: The Dark Age (2005) #1-4 and Astro City: The Dark Age - Book 2 (2006) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marc Guggenheim.

Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part "Dark Age" saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes!

Book One, now in trade paperback, takes place in the early 1970s, and follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.00

1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #1-6.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross.

The first collection from the new run of the acclaimed ASTRO CITY series! As the story begins, a mysterious door appears, heralding the arrival of the Ambassador. But when an ordinary man is caught in a cosmic conflict, it is up to favorites like Samaritan and Honor Guard, as well as new heroes, to rise to the occasion and save the world! Plus: a look at a woman who uses her super-powers to help bring adventure to the silver screen and more!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Advance preview of Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, and Alex Ross' series featuring pages and art from issues 1 and 2. Magazine sized, folds out to 33" x 11" in full color.

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Anderson (CA) Alex Ross Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ASTRO CITY, this facsimile edition reprints the first issue of the classic series from superstars KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, and ALEX ROSS! There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Cover price $3.99.

Foil Cover. (W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Anderson (CA) Alex Ross Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ASTRO CITY, this facsimile edition reprints the first issue of the classic series from superstars KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, and ALEX ROSS! There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Anderson (CA) Blank Sketch Cover. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ASTRO CITY, this facsimile edition reprints the first issue of the classic series from superstars KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, and ALEX ROSS! There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Cover price $3.99.

2012 New Edition - 1st printing. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #1-3 and 10-13. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Every family has treasured memories... and isn't that what a family album is for? You're invited to share in some of Astro City's greatest memories - from the wonder and terror experienced by a family new in town, to a world-famous super hero's first day at school, to a crimefighter and his wife facing momentous decisions about the future. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #1-3 and 10-13. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Every family has treasured memories... and isn't that what a family album is for? You're invited to share in some of Astro City's greatest memories - from the wonder and terror experienced by a family new in town, to a world-famous super hero's first day at school, to a crimefighter and his wife facing momentous decisions about the future. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Astro City (1995 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross.

This striking collection reprints the groundbreaking Astro City mini-series in a hardcover edition.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Astro City (1995 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross.

This striking collection reprints the groundbreaking Astro City mini-series in a hardcover edition.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Limited Signed Edition

1st printing. Collects Astro City (1995 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross.

This striking collection reprints the groundbreaking Astro City mini-series in a hardcover edition.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: Signed by Kurt Busiek,y Brent Anderson and Alex Ross and limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $49.95.

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. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #21-22, Astro City: Local Heroes (2003) #1-5 and Astro City: Special (2004). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. This fifth volume of ASTRO CITY also includes the short story from DC's 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! Find out why this has been one of the most-honored series in comics! Harcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #21-22, Astro City: Local Heroes (2003) #1-5 and Astro City: Special (2004). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. This fifth volume of ASTRO CITY also includes the short story from DC's 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! Find out why this has been one of the most-honored series in comics! Harcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

1st printing. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #21-22, Astro City: Local Heroes (2003) #1-5 and Astro City: Special (2004). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. This fifth volume of ASTRO CITY also includes the short story from DC's 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! Find out why this has been one of the most-honored series in comics! Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

2nd and later printings. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #21-22, Astro City: Local Heroes (2003) #1-5 and Astro City: Special (2004). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. This fifth volume of ASTRO CITY also includes the short story from DC's 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! Find out why this has been one of the most-honored series in comics! Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #18-21 and 23-24. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. In this new ASTRO CITY collection, the spotlight falls on Quarrel and Crackerjack as they face a real crisis: what does an aging crimefighter do when time starts to take its toll? Plus, a look into Quarrel's origins-and the end of the line for one of Astro City's most stalwart heroes. And what's a talking gorilla to do when he's always wanted to be a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band? That's right, you go to Astro City. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Written by KURT BUSIEK Art by BRENT ANDERSON Cover by ALEX ROSS The hometown heroes of ASTRO CITY were first unleashed on the world in this adventure that introduced The Samaritan, The Honor Guard and more! Reprinted for just $1.00, this issue is featured in the ASTRO CITY: LIFE IN THE BIG CITY TP (AUG068076). Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Collects Astro City: Astra Special (2009) #1-2,Silver Agent (2010) #1-2, and Astro City: The Dark Age Special - Beautie (2008). Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art by BRENT ANDERSON. Cover by ALEX ROSS. A new hardcover starring Astro City's most popular heroes! Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: Brothers and Other Strangers!" Collects Arrowsmith Astro City (2004), Astro City: The Dark Age (2005) #1-4 and Astro City: The Dark Age - Book 2 (2006) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marc Guggenheim.

The classic ASTRO CITY title is back in print with new trade dress!

Set in the early 1970s, this title follows two brothers as one becomes a hero and another takes a different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Astro City (1996-2000 2nd Series) #14-20. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson and Will Blyberg. After serving his time, super-villain Steeljack finds himself back on the streets. But for a man who has learned to live and thrive in a world behind bars, freedom can be the greatest prison. Intent to make good with his second chance, Steeljack is unsuccessful finding work until he takes on a dangerous job investigating the murder of several super-villains in his neighborhood. But as he solves the mystery, Steeljack soon finds that he may be the latest victim on the list of deceased criminals. Featuring a painted cover and sketchbook by Alex Ross and an introduction by Frank Miller. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

Add to cart Very Fine $19.99

1st printing. Collects Astro City (2013 3rd Series) #7-10 and Astro City: A Visitor's Guide (2004). Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. When criminal charges are brought against Winged Victory, the Confessor must investigate - and it leads to open combat with Samaritan! Can Astro City's three greatest heroes find a way to work together against this mystery threat? Plus, ASTRO CITY VISITOR'S GUIDE #1, including a tale revealing Winged Victory's origin! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.