Fem comic books issue 1

Edited by Bill Black.  One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Good Girl art. Fantasy art, comics stories and pin-ups very much in the vein of what was being produced in the underground and indie comics of the time. Publisher Bill Black later focused on his love of classic superheroes, cheesecake, and vintage comics, hints of which are visible throughout this book. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 32 pages, B&W.

Stories by Ed Staffers, Mark Heike, and Marilyn Mercer. Art by John Nadeau, Mark Heike, and Jerry Grandenetti. Cover by Bill Marimon and Mark Heike. Horror-themed superhero adventure with the members of Femforce. The Femforce heroes visit an amusement park on Halloween, only to encounter The Shade and an evil spirit that possesses them each in turn. The backup story is a reprint from a golden age Fiction House Dr. Drew story. Something supernatural is going on at Dartbane Prison, and only mystic detective Dr. Drew can discover the dark secrets of the places past. Night of the Demon; The Dartbane Horrors. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Joe Staton. by Christopher Mills, Joe Staton & Horacio Ottolini On the mean streets of Port Nocturne, justice is blonde. Join writer Christopher Mills and Eisner Award-winning artist Joe Staton as they crack open the case files of crime fiction's most unusual sleuth in an attempt to unmask the mystery woman known only as Femme Noir! Two variant covers, one by Joe Staton & Alfredo Lopez Jr., and the other by comic book legend Brian Bolland! Cover price $3.95.

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Cover by Bolland. by Christopher Mills, Joe Staton & Horacio Ottolini On the mean streets of Port Nocturne, justice is blonde. Join writer Christopher Mills and Eisner Award-winning artist Joe Staton as they crack open the case files of crime fiction's most unusual sleuth in an attempt to unmask the mystery woman known only as Femme Noir! Two variant covers, one by Joe Staton & Alfredo Lopez Jr., and the other by comic book legend Brian Bolland! Cover price $3.95.

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Story by Bill Black. Art by Darren Goodhart and Mark Heike. Cover by Mark Heike. Reprints parts of Femforce # 1 and 2, plus an additional framing sequence. AC Comics presents the origin of the first all-female superhero team, Femforce. Revived Golden Age heroes Ms. Victory, Rio Rita, Blue Bulleteer and She-Cat are brought together to battle a deadly fungus, soon joined by Synn and Tara. Then, on a mission through the Time Triangle, the superwomen battle dinosaurs and giant Amazon women and find the secret links between them all. The Fungus Among Us!; Trek for the Time Twister!; Dinosaur Alley. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Brad Gorby. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Dan Eiler, John Golden, and Wes Covington. Art by Darren Goodhart, Bill Black and Bill Marimon. AC Comics presents revived superheroes from the Golden Age in brand new stories. This issue reprints two adventures of She-Cat from Femforce, including the hard-to-find Femforce #16. The Egyptian cat deity Sekhmet bonds with a modern-day woman, becoming the superhuman She-Cat; She-Cat battles an army of turtle–like creatures who have been abducting young women as part of their plan to conquer Earth. Mock Turtle Soup!; Barefoot and Malevolent! 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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by Michael Halbleib & Keith Quinn. Cover price $2.95.

Art by Howard Chaykin, Terry Austin, John Beatty, Bill Black, Chris Carvatos, Dennis Fujitake, Marc Hempel, Paul McCusker and Steve Vance. Cover by Dennis Fujitake. Contains pin-ups of Stella Star, and Jane Fonda as Barbarella. 8.25-in. x 11-in. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

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1st printing.

By Sam Maggs. Cover by Emanuela Lupacchino and Brett Breeding.

How does Supergirl fly? Who granted Wonder Woman her superpowers? Be inspired to be daring, determined and kind by the incredible female Super Heroes of the DC Universe!

More than 50 characters will encourage young girls to be courageous and compassionate. Shining a spotlight on diverse Super Heroes such as Bumblebee, Mera, Batgirl, Hawkgirl and The Flash of China, Brave and Bold! is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight young DC fans.

Illustrated with exquisite comic book artwork by some of the industry's finest talents, this stunning book celebrates girls and women from different backgrounds and origins, and features a foreword by acclaimed comic book writer Gail Simone.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

Cover by Adam Ellis (W) Patrick McCray (A) Todd Tennant. Betty White: 'Golden Girl Goes Platinum' traces the amazing life of the actor, writer, wit, and humanitarian who has also been Hollywood's most enduring 'it girl' for over sixty astounding years. From the earliest days of television to the cutting edge of Facebook and SNL, Betty always makes the scene! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Juan Mar Studios (W) Patrick McCray (A) Todd Tennant (C) Adam Ellis & Juan Mar Studios Betty White: 'Golden Girl Goes Platinum' traces the amazing life of the actor, writer, wit, and humanitarian who has also been Hollywood's most enduring 'it girl' for over sixty astounding years. From the earliest days of television to the cutting edge of Facebook and SNL, Betty always makes the scene! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Adam Gragg. Art by Matthew Filer. Millions of readers worldwide have been captivated by the best-selling Harry Potter series, but what is even more incredible is the woman who created him and his fantastic world. From telling stories as a child, to being forced to go on welfare and finally becoming one of the world's most famous writers, the story of Joanne Rowling is almost as magical as the world she created. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Adam Gragg. Art by Matthew Filer. Millions of readers worldwide have been captivated by the best-selling Harry Potter series, but what is even more incredible is the woman who created him and his fantastic world. From telling stories as a child, to being forced to go on welfare and finally becoming one of the world's most famous writers, the story of Joanne Rowling is almost as magical as the world she created. Collectors edition includes bonus story "History of Magic". Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Neil Bailey. Art by Ryan Howe. This comic series has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and OK! Magazine. This one-shot features the United States' latest First Lady, Michelle Obama. A mother, political force, and now, wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, it's obvious that Michelle Obama has lived a life many have only dreamed of. Continuing Bluewater's examination of strong female figures in politics, this visual biography will examine Michelle's life in detail to help find her context in modern history. Cover price $3.99.

Foil logo variant. Written by Neil Bailey. Art by Ryan Howe. This comic series has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and OK! Magazine. This one-shot features the United States' latest First Lady, Michelle Obama. A mother, political force, and now, wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, it's obvious that Michelle Obama has lived a life many have only dreamed of. Continuing Bluewater's examination of strong female figures in politics, this visual biography will examine Michelle's life in detail to help find her context in modern history. Cover price $3.99.

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Stories by Earl Hamner Jr. and Greg Horn. Art by James Sanders III, Mark Heike, and Greg Horn. Cover by Greg Horn and Mark Heike. Horror-themed superhero adventure with the members of all-female superhero team Femforce. The Femforce heroes explore a haunted house, but the creatures within have been sent by the demon Legion to steal their souls. The backup story is a real oddity: a reprint from Fawcetts This Magazine Is Haunted #5 (1951), written by Earl Hamner Jr., creator of beloved family TV show The Waltons. Traveling carnies seek shelter in a haunted house and find themselves stalked by a murderous spirit. A Femforce Halloween Special!; The Last Man. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories by Bill Black and Leo Laney. Art by Bill Black, Don Secrease, and Bill Lux, plus some panels by Joe Kubert. Cover by Bill Black. A key issue in AC Comics revival of the Golden Age superheroes from the past. Dr. Jonathan Weir, better known as the Purple Claw, revives heroes that have been frozen since the 1940s, including many future AC comics stars, such as Captain Wings, Skygirl, Camilla, Glory Forbes, Tigerman, Bulleteer, Tiger Girl, Firehair, Kaanga, Black Cobra, Torpedoman, Cat-Man and Kitten, Yankee Girl, Crimebuster, The Hood, Strong Man, Starr Flagg, The Avenger, Captain Flash, Dynamic Man, The Targeteers, Cave Girl, Green Lama, Rocketman and Jetgirl. The panels showing the asylum of the title are taken from a 1950s Joe Kubert story; Kubert is listed in the credits as "Architecture." In the backup story, Femforce goes undercover to find a policewomans killer, and encounters an old enemy. Out of the Asylum; Miami Spice. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Stories by Bill Black and Don Secrease. Art by Bill Black, Brad Gorby, Mark Heike, Chris Allen, Don Secrease, Richard Rome, Norb Frydrych, Dick Ayers, Eric Larsen, Andrew Pepoy, Dave Roberts, Frank Turner, Dell Barras, John Nadeau, Richard Pollard, Greg Horn, and Darren Goodhart. Cover by Brad Gorby and Mark Heike. A review of the first eighty-seven issues of Femforce, featuring storylines, selected artwork and character arcs from the first seven years of the all-female superhero team. Includes very early art by Savage Dragon creator and Image Comics mainstay Erik Larsen.32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Stories by Bill Black and Don Secrease. Art by Bill Black, Brad Gorby, Mark Heike, Chris Allen, Don Secrease, Richard Rome, Norb Frydrych, Dick Ayers, Eric Larsen, Andrew Pepoy, Dave Roberts, Frank Turner, Dell Barras, John Nadeau, Richard Pollard, Greg Horn, and Darren Goodhart. Cover by Brad Gorby and Mark Heike. An ashcan version of the essential Femforce guide. A review of the first eighty-seven issues of Femforce, featuring storylines, selected artwork and character arcs from the first seven years of the all-female superhero team. Includes very early art by Savage Dragon creator and Image Comics mainstay Erik Larsen. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. A 100-page gigantic presentation - artist Mike Hoffman was asked to choose his very best "Good Girl" Art. Mike picked out 111 primo drawings to "flesh out" this super-sexy collection! Cave Women, Space Gals, Vampiresses, they're all here in rampant profusion - you'll agree that nobody but nobody draws the female form as tastefully or memorably as Mike Hoffman! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. A 100-page gigantic presentation - artist Mike Hoffman was asked to choose his very best "Good Girl" Art. Mike picked out 111 primo drawings to "flesh out" this super-sexy collection! Cave Women, Space Gals, Vampiresses, they're all here in rampant profusion - you'll agree that nobody but nobody draws the female form as tastefully or memorably as Mike Hoffman! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects Aliens: Earth War (1990) #1-4.

Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Kieth. Cover by John Bolton.

Billie only wanted the warmth and security of family, the human connectedness that comes from belonging. What she got was a nightmare without end.

Female War is the remastered edition of what was previously titled Aliens: Earth War. This edition features revised dialogue in preparation for the movie Alien: Resurrection.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Aliens: Earth War TPB (1991).

Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Aliens: Earth War (1990) #1-4.

Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Kieth. Cover by John Bolton.

Billie only wanted the warmth and security of family, the human connectedness that comes from belonging. What she got was a nightmare without end.

Female War is the remastered edition of what was previously titled Aliens: Earth War. This edition features revised dialogue in preparation for the movie Alien: Resurrection.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Aliens: Earth War TPB (1991).

Cover price $16.95.

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Issue 1 - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Kim Sherman (A) Nathaniel Ooten The inspiration for the hit television series True Blood and with a writing career spanning nearly 30 years, the popularity of cozy mystery 'with teeth' author Charlaine Harris soared when her popular Sookie Stackhouse novels spawned a new life on HBO. This Female Force book showcases the personal obstacles over which Harris has triumphed, making her an ideal role model for teenage girls and women. Harris was interviewed for this special edition of Female Force. Cover price $3.99.

High Rise Comics Exclusive Variant cover by Matthew Waite - limited to 50 copies. Cover homage to Batman (1940) #251. Story by C.W. Cooke. Art by Dan Glasl. Comic book biography covering famous musician, Lady Gaga.

Izzy's Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Martin Gimenez. Cover homage to Catwoman (2002 3rd Series) #51. Story by C.W. Cooke. Art by Dan Glasl. Comic book biography covering famous musician, Lady Gaga.

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FIRST PRINTING Please Note: Unfortunately many copies we received were damaged and we may not get replacements. Please keep an eye out for reprint edition of this title. by Neal Baily & Ryan Howe If you thought Hillary Clinton was a controversial female force, just wait until you get a good look at Sarah Palin! Bluewater Productions proudly presents a critical examination of the life and times of John McCain's running mate in the next part of their examination of important female individuals. From high school basketball star to Governor of the state of Alaska, Sarah Palin's rise to the halls of power has led her from her hometown of Wasilla to the campaign trail as a Vice Presidential candidate. Shaped by her family and her faith, discover how Sarah Palin became a national political force to be reckoned with! Cover price $3.99.

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SECOND PRINTING Please Note: Unfortunately many copies we received were damaged and we may not get replacements. Please keep an eye out for reprint edition of this title. by Neal Baily & Ryan Howe If you thought Hillary Clinton was a controversial female force, just wait until you get a good look at Sarah Palin! Bluewater Productions proudly presents a critical examination of the life and times of John McCain's running mate in the next part of their examination of important female individuals. From high school basketball star to Governor of the state of Alaska, Sarah Palin's rise to the halls of power has led her from her hometown of Wasilla to the campaign trail as a Vice Presidential candidate. Shaped by her family and her faith, discover how Sarah Palin became a national political force to be reckoned with! Cover price $3.99.

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THIRD PRINTING Please Note: Unfortunately many copies we received were damaged and we may not get replacements. Please keep an eye out for reprint edition of this title. by Neal Baily & Ryan Howe If you thought Hillary Clinton was a controversial female force, just wait until you get a good look at Sarah Palin! Bluewater Productions proudly presents a critical examination of the life and times of John McCain's running mate in the next part of their examination of important female individuals. From high school basketball star to Governor of the state of Alaska, Sarah Palin's rise to the halls of power has led her from her hometown of Wasilla to the campaign trail as a Vice Presidential candidate. Shaped by her family and her faith, discover how Sarah Palin became a national political force to be reckoned with! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Issue #1 of 3. "The Cyberian Connection" written by Mike Frankovich, illustrated by Eric Cole and Mark Heike. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Limited Edition Signed and Numbered by the creators - Limited to 1000 Copies. By Bill Black, C. Bradford Gorby, and Mark Heike. Planet Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. A mad god from another dimension wants to feast on the souls of the living, an evil sorceress is willing to commit genocide to gain more power, and a sinister plot that reaches to the highest ranks of government threatens to collapse civilization. The only thing standing between mankind and the end of days is the heroic heroines of Femforce! Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Bill Black, C. Bradford Gorby, and Mark Heike. Planet Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. A mad god from another dimension wants to feast on the souls of the living, an evil sorceress is willing to commit genocide to gain more power, and a sinister plot that reaches to the highest ranks of government threatens to collapse civilization. The only thing standing between mankind and the end of days is the heroic heroines of Femforce! Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Stories by Bill Black, Richie Prosch, Gina Prosch, and Stephanie Heike. Art by Brad Gorby, Mark Heike, and Stephanie Heike. Cover by Brad Gorby and Mark Heike. AC Comics presents a smorgasbord of short Femforce tales reprinted from various comics. Three giantesses battle a huge reptile; Nightveil faces off against Ero; Emma Davenport reveals her secret identity, The Emforcer. Synnzilla; The Coming of Ero!: Honeymoon in Hell; The Emforcer; Quick Getaway. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

In The Clutches of the Claw. Story by Bill Black. Art by Dick Ayers. Cover by Bill Black. AC Comics presents the revival of another classic villain from the Golden Age, along with his arch-enemy Daredevil - changed to Reddevil for obvious reasons. During a battle with Femforce, the Claw manages to capture Ms. Victory (ironically), and the revived Golden Age heroes Reddevil and Yankee Girl join the rescue effort. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover by Willie Blyberg and Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black, Bob Greene, T. Casey Brennan. Art by Terry Austin, John Beatty, Bill Black, Will Blyberg, R.C. Harvey, Jeff Jones, Bob McLeod. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Good Girl art and Golden Age superheroes. This issue is noteworthy as the origin and first appearance of the Femforce, the first all-female super team, which later headlined their own long-running series. Gorgana renders all super-males powerless, so there is only one thing for Miss Victory to do: assemble Phantom Lady, Synn, Blonde Bomber, and Tara into the All-Girl Squad. (They changed the name later.) Also, a tribute to TV jungle queen Sheena, including an interview with actress Irish McCalla and a filmography of Irish McCalla's film career. The next issue did not appear for 22 years. Femme Force One: the All Girl Squad; Spygirl: Green Scaled Death; Phantom Lady: Hitler's Octopus of Crime. 7" x 8.5", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Pulp format novel by Léon Sazie, creator of the popular French anti-hero Zigomar. 7" x 9.75", 160 pages, B&W, text with no illustrations. All text in French.

1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. With Frank Miller's movie version of Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT set to hit theatres in December, 2008, DC Comics collects some of the most memorable stories pitting The Spirit against his most sultry opponents! Featuring 23 selected tales of mystery originally published between 1940 and 1949, these stories star P'Gell, Sand Saref, Saree, Silk Satin, Thorne Strand, Autumn Mews and many others. Softcover, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 180 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $28.95.

Mature; Nudity Cover price $3.95.

Mature; Nudity Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by Shannon O'Leary Art by Gabrielle Bell. A comics anthology that asks: What do we really mean when we say, "I'm not a feminist, but..." or "I am 100% a feminist, but..." What do our great big "buts" say about where things stand between the sexes in the 21st Century? Contributors include Lauren Weinstein, Jeffrey Brown, Gabrielle Bell, Justin Hall, Ron Rege Jr., Vanessa Davis, Josh Neufeld, Andi Zeisler, Angie Wang, Emily Flake, Dylan Williams, and many more. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

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Written by Brockton McKinney and Lindsey Schmitz. Art by Francisco de la Fuente and Jason Strutz. Cover by Daniel Pascual. Squaring off against a hoary horde of horny homunculi, our star-hopping sexpots Maxy Prime and Gabby Jinx may have their hands (and a lot else) full in this origin story of orgiastic proportions! Preceding the events of Full Moon's Femalien: Cosmic Crush, witness the birth of a salacious sci-fi universe! Featuring main cover by Daniel Pascual, and collectable variant 'Product 05' cover by Dan Fowler (Screaming Soup)! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Brockton McKinney and Lindsey Schmitz. Art by Francisco de la Fuente and Jason Strutz. Cover by Dan Fowler. Squaring off against a hoary horde of horny homunculi, our star-hopping sexpots Maxy Prime and Gabby Jinx may have their hands (and a lot else) full in this origin story of orgiastic proportions! Preceding the events of Full Moon's Femalien: Cosmic Crush, witness the birth of a salacious sci-fi universe! Featuring main cover by Daniel Pascual, and collectable variant 'Product 05' cover by Dan Fowler (Screaming Soup)! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By Tom Fleming. Author, Tom Fleming has been an artist for DC Comis, Marvel Comics, and the World Wrestling Federation. In Draw & Paint Fantasy Females, he teaches readers how to draw and paint truly fabulous fantasy females with this practical and inspirational guide for improving artists. Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - May, 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine full of nude pin-up black and white photography, with full color centerfold. 8" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - July, 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine full of nude pin-up black and white photography, with full color centerfold. 8" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - February, 1963. Vintage men's interest magazine full of nude pin-up black and white photography, with full color centerfold. 8" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.