Crazy comic books issue 1

Written and illustrated by tv-fisch. 5" x 3 5/8", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.10

1st printing. Collects Kevin Keller (2012 Archie) #5-8. Written by Dan Parent. Art by Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski. Cover by Dan Parent. Introduction by George Takei. Kevin Keller is certainly getting popular - he's gone from new kid in town to class president! He might be settling in well enough, but there are still things that are very new to him. From his first car to first love triangle, Kevin has plenty of new experiences ahead of him! This graphic novel collects issues #5-8 of the Kevin Keller comic book series, featuring the hard-to-find issue guest-starring Star Trek (and the internet's) own George Takei! Oh my! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Written by Claudio Sanchez. Art and cover by Arthur Mask. Kid Crazy Carlson thirsts for adventure in the far-off and bustling City of Ever. One day he meets a robot that warns him of the grumpy Kilowatt King that rules there-who forces people to sing for him. Despite the robot's warning, Kid decides to make the voyage to the city and the two travel in a car made of bread through candy bar men, robot travelers, and dancing elephants to reach their destination. Finally, Kid stands before the sour King Kilowatt and teaches him a lesson in manners: the value of the word "please." Hardcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

1st printing. Leonard Maltin's reputation as one of the world's leading authorities on the history of film is well-known. Equally well-known is his affection for the classic era of the movies. In his quarterly subscription-only newsletter Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy, Maltin-through personal remembrances, rare photographs and art, as well as first-hand interviews with the actors, writers, directors and performers of the Golden Age-chronicles the history of a bygone magical era. Available here for the first time to the millions of viewers and readers who turn to Maltin year after year for his insights on movies and Hollywood, Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy collects the best articles from his newsletter. It's all here: The history of the Silent Film, the growth of the motion picture industry from short subjects to feature-length films, the battles between the emerging studios, the rise of the actor and actress, as well as glimpses into the lives of those almost-forgotten performers that filled the screen and faded away far too soon. Illustrated with rare photographs, one-sheet movie posters, advertising art, and personal memorabilia from the stars themselves, this book will capture the attention of old-time movie fans and casual readers alike. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 410 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Mirka Hokkanen.

Two clueless gnomes on a quest to crack a coconut make one blooper after another in this over-the-top funny early graphic novel series.

Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day in the Gnome Woods. The air is crisp, their gardens are growing, and the next-door neighbors have a good-natured argument brewing. But then a runaway coconut lands between their homes. What is inside this strange nut? The tag hints at water . . . sand . . . sunshine . . . Could it be paradise? The gnomes must know! Armed with dreams of an instant vacation, the wacky duo sets out to crack their nut.

Cozy Scandinavian illustrations, oodles of oopsies, and easy-to-read banter are sure to delight in this new series for emerging readers. Kids will laugh themselves silly at Mossy and Tweeds slapstick misadventures.

I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hope that all new readers will say, I like to read comics!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Written by Jacques Tardi and Jean-Patrick Manchette. Art and cover by Jacques Tardi. After the teeth-rattling one-two punch of West Coast Blues and Like a Sniper Lining Up His Shot, Jacques Tardi makes a third appointment with ace crime writer Jean- Patrick Manchette for his wildest adaptation yet. A tale of mendacity and heroism, Run Like Crazy... is full of moments of pitch-black humor with a strong current of socio-political satire beneath its bleak surface. It's a ride to hell, but a devilishly fun one. Hardcover, 8--in. x 10 1/2-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By Scott Morse.

Often times, there are stories that need to be told to change the world. Sometimes, there are tales meant to shape lives, to inspire progress, or to provide the spark of imagination needed to incite revolution. And sometimes, there are just stories for the sake of stories. Like these. Smack Dab will put you right in the middle of all the little ideas that have crawled out of Scott Morse's head and into various anthologies over the past four years, only to be captured for all eternity and caged up in this squarebound prison of paper! From genetically engineered pickles to insect-riding foo fighters, these surreal short stories will tug at the heartstrings and boggle the mind. A must for the library of any short fiction collector!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 94 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $8.50.

1st printing. What happened when SpongeBob discovered he was the only sea creature in Bikini Bottom with fingers? How did Patrick become SpongeBob's substitute teacher for boating school? Did SpongeBob ever find out what happened at the end of his Mermaidman and Barnacleboy comic? Find out in this all-new collection of SPongeBob comics! Collects Spongebob Squarepants comics by Ramona Fradon, David Lewman, Gregg Schigiel, and many others. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Simon & Schuster UK Edition

1st printing. What happened when SpongeBob discovered he was the only sea creature in Bikini Bottom with fingers? How did Patrick become SpongeBob's substitute teacher for boating school? Did SpongeBob ever find out what happened at the end of his Mermaidman and Barnacleboy comic? Find out in this all-new collection of SPongeBob comics! Collects Spongebob Squarepants comics by Ramona Fradon, David Lewman, Gregg Schigiel, and many others. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. What happened when SpongeBob discovered he was the only sea creature in Bikini Bottom with fingers? How did Patrick become SpongeBob's substitute teacher for boating school? Did SpongeBob ever find out what happened at the end of his Mermaidman and Barnacleboy comic? Find out in this all-new collection of SPongeBob comics! Collects Spongebob Squarepants comics by Ramona Fradon, David Lewman, Gregg Schigiel, and many others. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

by George T. Singley, Jim Mitchel, & Tim Kane The Magnate has come to Earth for one thing; Power. The Earths mightiest heroes unite to try and defeat this intergalactic menace and stop him before he takes over the planet. There's one more problem all of Earth's villains have joined the Magnate and his minions in the quest for global power. Can Earth's heroes survive the ultimate super hero Alamo? 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Story and art by Elena Steier. Inks by Peter Laird. 8 1/8" x 5 3/8", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Christian Meesey. Special given for free due to the delay in the Hardover's release. 50 pages, full color, 6.25" x 9.25".

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. By Tom Tomorrow. Foreword by Michael Moore. Tom Tomorrow's This Modern World has been hailed as "one of the most clever and incisive political cartoons in the country" (Los Angeles Times). For twenty years, Tomorrow's sharply funny and fiercely intelligent commentary has been a beacon of much-needed satire in the often-bleak world of media news. Recently, as a regular feature in weekly papers nationwide as well as online, This Modern World has continued to lend the voices of its irreverent regulars—Sparky, Blinky, and Conservative Jones, among others—to the issues of what has been a remarkable, turbulent time in this nation's history. This latest anthology collects Tomorrow's work from 2008 to the present along with never before seen pieces. It covers the drama and spectacle of the presidential campaign, the historic election and first year in office of Barack Obama, the financial meltdown and Great Recession, and the rise of the teabaggers and the battle over healthcare reform, among other madcap topics. The result is more than simply the sum of its parts—at once a cultural artifact and an absolutely brilliant survey of political cartooning at its acme. Tom Tomorrow is the creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon strip This Modern World. His work appears each week in Salon and in alternative papers across the country, and has also been featured in The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, The New Yorker, The Nation, Spin, Esquire, and numerous other publications. He lives in New Haven. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

1st printing. Edited by Stephen Jones. Includes Contributions by Peter Atkins, Barry Forshaw, David McGillivray, Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, author of Vampyres and Nightmare: The B, Lisa Morton, Adam Simon, Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Luigi Gozzi, Graham Humphreys, R. C. Matheson, David J. Schow, Brinke Stevens, Tim Lucas, Mick Garris, Stephen King, Stephen R. Bissette and C. Courtney Joyner. A jubilant celebration of the greatest VHS cover art in all its gory, glory -- which inspired, scared, and delighted generations of movie-goers. For anyone who frequented a video store in the 80s or 90s, the styles are instantly recognizable: surprisingly beautiful paintings of fanged and winged monsters; ridiculously lurid depictions of young men and women in peril; illustrations so incompetently drawn as to qualify as outsider art; absurdly overstuffed photomontages. The home video revolution was accompanied by an explosion of all kinds of cover art, embodying the anything-goes ethos of an era when obscure, cheaply produced movies—usually with supernatural storylines and bottom-drawer special effects—could be distributed throughout the world and watched from the comfort of ones living room. Videotapes from Hell provides a fascinating illustrated history of VHS cover art in all its glory, from direct-to-video oddities to major studio releases. Drawing on the expansive collection of world-renowned horror expert Stephen Jones, it collects nearly 500 pieces of period artwork, accompanied by detailed captions that give the history of the movie and its release dates in video format. In addition to front-cover images and full-sleeve spreads, it includes examples of promotional posters and freestanding original artwork that was incorporated into box designs. Including a foreword from beloved cult director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Burbs) and commentary from horror luminaries such as Ramsey Campbell, Mick Garris, Stephen King and many more, Videotapes from Hell is a garish and jubilant celebration of a lost genre ripe for rediscovery. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Manta Comics. Translated by Suzannah. A steamy and full-color webtoon/manhwa romance that will leave you howling for more! When Olivia stumbles upon a dangerously handsome man bleeding in an alley, she never expected her life to flip upside down. As a single mom dealing with her child's chronic illness, romance is the last thing on her mind-until she locks eyes with Damien. He's not just a CEO of a powerful pharmaceutical company, he's a werewolf battling his own demons. Desperate to suppress his primal urges, he has turned to an experimental drug. Horrific side-effects are plaguing Damien's life-until he catches Olivia's scent. She might just be the cure to his fading strength. But can he find her again after their chance encounter? And will she understand his desperate plight? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 248 pages, full color. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Darby Conley. The daily comic strip Get Fuzzy is cartoonist Darby Conley's wry portrait of single life with pets. The gang is back to endure the trials and tribulations typical of any family . . . more or less. At the center of the mischief is Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered ad executive and the guardian of Bucky and Satchel. Bucky is a temperamental cat who clearly wears the pants in their eccentric household, while Satchel is a gentle, sensitive pooch who struggles to remain neutral, almost guaranteeing he'll wind up on the receiving end of whatever trouble Bucky has cooked up. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.