Silver Age comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects material from Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #247, 267, 282, 290, 293 and 300-310; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #267, 276, and 287-289; Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #147; and Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #86, 89 and 98.

Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman, and Jack Schiff. Art by Al Plastino, George Papp, John Forte, Jim Mooney, and Bernard Baily. Cover by Evan Shaner.

The stories that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes, from its original incarnation as a trio of heroes from the 30th century. Along the way, the team faces the escaped Kryptonian villains of the Phantom Zone and adds new heroes!

Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.00

Add to cart Near Mint $34.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "February-July 1957/November-December 1957!" Collects Masked Raider (1955 Charlton) #6-9 and Billy the Kid (1956 Charlton) #9-10. Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. PS Artbooks presents Billy the Kid Volume 1, all the fictional Western stories based on the historical character Billy the Kid published by Charlton Comics. The Billy the Kid character made his first appearance in Masked Raider - Billy the Kid - Western Outlaw #6 (February 1957). With regular backup features included Bounty Hunter Shawn O'Meara, Tenderfoot Sheriff John Lind, Mr. Young of the Boothill Gazette, and Apache Red. Then taking over the numbering of Masked Raider, with Billy the Kid: Western Outlaw #9 (November 1957) and running for another 147 issues until its eventual demise in issue #153 March 1983. Regular contributors to the title included writer Joe Gill and artists Pat Boyette, John D'Agostino, José Delbo, Dick Giordano, Rocke Mastroserio, Bill Mono, Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas, Warren Sattler and John Severin. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-March 1962!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #1-5. Cover by Dick Giordano. Konga was originally a monkey found by Professor Charles Decker. On the same expedition, the professor also acquired a chemical extract from a new species of plant. The chemical made living things grow. Professor Decker tests the formula he created using the chemical on Konga which made him grow and change into a chimp and later a gorilla. The formula has a side effect that allows Konga to read minds and thinking his master wants Dean Foster, a critic of Decker's work, dead! However, Decker and his wife Margret realize what has happened and go to stop Konga, but the ape has now grown to gigantic size and goes on a rampage through London! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $100.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects material from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #252-307.

Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel and Leo Dorfman. Art by Jim Mooney and Al Plastino. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Collecting the Girl of Steel's adventures from ACTION COMICS! As Superman's secret weapon, Supergirl must adjust to life in the Midvale Orphange. The stories alternate between tales about friends and school, Supergirl's efforts to master her new powers, and time-travel jaunts into the far future and distant past.

Hardcover, 688 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #76 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #71-94.

Written by Edmond Hamilton, Alvin Schwartz, and Bill Finger. Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, John Fischetti, Charles Paris, and Ray Burnley. Cover by Michael Cho.

Superman and Batman team up in these stories that guest-star Robin, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and The Joker!

Softcover, 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #75, Hawk and Dove (1968 1st Series) #1-6 and Teen Titans (1966-1978 1st Series) #21.

Written by Steve Skeates, Steve Ditko,Gil Kane, and Neal Adams. Art by Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, Neal Adams and Nick Cardy. Cover by Michael Cho.

The original run of one of DC's most thought-provoking concepts is collected in its entirety. The Hawk and the Dove were gifted with super-powers by a mysterious voice that sets them on their quest for justice...but their approaches to this mission could not be more different. In the course of these late 1960s stories, the duo battles inner-city crime and corruption as they struggle to get along.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Four Color (1942-1962 Dell Series 2) #1330, Brain Boy (1962-1963 Dell) #2 -3, and Space Busters (1952) #1-2.

Cover by Vic Prezio.

Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer (best known for Marvel Comics' Dazzler and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures!

Brain Boy aka Matt Price Jr. works for the "Organisation of Active Anthropologists," in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service that fights Communists and aliens. Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself fly, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. However, using his powers took a lot of mental energy, especially when facing another telepath and he could become exhausted quickly.

Featuring Stories by Herb Kastle, Frank Springer, Gil Kane, Bob Fujitani, Vic Prezio, Norman Saunders, Bernie Krigstein, Allen Anderson, Murphy Anderson, Marvin Stein, and John Prentice.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "August 1956-October 1957!" Collects Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956) #1-5.

PS Artbooks presents another Silver Age Classic with this find straight from the Charlton vaults - Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds, which mixes a concoction of fantastic fantasy-supernatural tales and mind blowing science fiction stories from a roster of writers and artists that includes the truly remarkable and now late and lamented Steve Ditko together with Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, and Rocco Mastroserio.

All here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

1st printing. Written by Mike W. Barr. Cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In the Silver Age of Comics, space was the place, and the Silver Age Sci-Fi Companion critiques and lovingly recalls the classic DC Comics science-fiction series edited by Julius Schwartz and written by Gardner Fox and John Broome! The pages of DC's science-fiction magazines of the 1960s, Strange Adventures and Mystery In Space, are opened for you, including story-by-story reviews of complete series such as Adam Strange, Atomic Knights, Space Museum, Star Rovers, Star Hawkins and others! Learn which series crossed over with each other, behind-the-scenes secrets, and more! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $18.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing "1959-1961!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Curt Swan. Cover by Peter Poplaski. The Man of Steel comes to the Library of American Comics! In partnership with DC Entertainment, the Eisner Award-winning imprint will produce deluxe archival editions of the Superman newspaper strip that ran from 1939-1966. The Dailies will be released in three sub-sets, starting with The Silver Age, then The Atomic Age, and finally, The Golden Age. (Sundays will be released in a separate, concurrent series.) These Silver Age classics have never been reprinted. The first volume boasts art by Curt Swan and Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, as Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts stories by Otto Binder, Robert Bender, Jerry Coleman, and a new version of his own classic "Superman Returns to Krypton!" The book includes almost 800 strips, the complete episodes from December 15, 1958 - July 1, 1961. This is the series Superman fans have been waiting for! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #17-19 and 101-103, Mystery in Space (1951-1981 1st Series) #53-100 and 102, Strange Adventures (1950-1973 1st Series) #157, 222, 226, Hawkman (1964-1968 1st Series) #18-19 and material from World's Finest (1941-1986) #262-263.

Written by Gardner Fox, Jack C. Harris, Denny O'Neil, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Al Milgrom, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, Lee Elias, Jim Sherman, and Ken Landgraf. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The Silver Age adventures of Adam Strange are collected in one giant omnibus! After being mysteriously teleported to the distant world of Rann, Adam Strange's life changed forever as he went from being an archaeologist to a cosmic hero. In these stories, Adam and his new ally, Alanna, defend Rann against alien invaders, giant monsters, mad scientists, out-of-control robots and more!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 944 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #76 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #71-116.

Written by Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger Alvin Schwartz, and Jerry Coleman. Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, John Fischetti, Charles Paris, Sheldon Moldoff, and Ray Burnley. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Back Cover by Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, and Ray Burnley. Foreword by Mark Waid. Afterword by Jim Amash.

Superman and Batman team up in these stories that guest-star Robin, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and The Joker!

Hardcover, 632 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects My Greatest Adventure (1955-1964) #80-85 and Doom Patrol (1964-1973 1st Series) #86-95.

Written by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney. Art by Bruno Premiani and Bob Brown. Cover by Evan Shaner.

The complete Silver Age adventures of the Doom Patrol, comics' strangest super-team, is collected in a single hardcover! Led by their wheelchair-bound chief, Niles Calder, three outcasts of society-Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Robotman-take the qualities that made them freaks to become heroes. Together, the trio takes on bizarre menaces including General Immortus, The Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man and The Brotherhood of Evil!

Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

1st printing. Collects Miracleman: The Silver Age (2022 Marvel) #1-7. Written by Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham. Art and Cover by Mark Buckingham. The wait is over! Decades in the making, Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and Mark Buckingham's (Fables) MIRACLEMAN continues the groundbreaking saga touted as the greatest super-hero story of all time! In THE SILVER AGE, Miracleman has created a utopia on Earth where gods walk among men and men have become gods. But when his long-dead friend Young Miracleman is resurrected, Miracleman finds that not everyone is ready for his brave new world! The story that ensues fractures the Miracleman family and sends Young Miracleman on a stirring quest to understand this world - and himself. It's a touching exploration of the hero's journey that ranges from the top of the Himalayas to the realm of the towering Black Warpsmiths - and into the secret past of the Miracleman family! Softcover, 216 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cave Girl (1953-1954 ME) #11-14 (1953-1954) and stories from the pages of Thunda (1952) #2-6. Cover by Bob Powell. After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "April/May 1966 to January 1967!" Collects Ghostly Tales (1966-1984 Charlton) #55-59.

Art by Rocke Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Ernie Bache, Bill Montes, Pat Boyette, Bill Ely, and Rudi Palais. Cover by Rocke Mastroserio.

Hosting this PS Artbooks volume of Ghostly Tales is Mr. L. Dedd (later changed to I. M. Dedd), a middle-aged gentleman with purplish skin and horns who dressed like a vampire. Ghostly Tales was part of a wave of new horror and suspense comics published by Charlton.

It debuted with issue #55, taking over the numbering of Blue Beetle. Over the course of its 18-year run, Ghostly Tales featured a stellar line-up of regular contributors to the book including Rocco Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Pat Boyette, Bill Ely and Rudy Palais.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Jan/Feb-August 1961" Collects Midnight Mystery (1961) #1-5. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Astounding supernatural stories! Amazing science fiction! Strange secrets await in this first volume of Midnight Mysteries from ACG. Scripted by Richard Hughes and brought to life by Paul Reinman, John Rosenberger, John Forte, Ogden Whitney, Tom Hickey, Ed Moritz and Pete Costanza. Don't wait until midnight to start reading these tales; you may just miss out on your chance to own this little gem! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "August 1956-October 1957!" Collects Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956) #1-5.

PS Artbooks presents another Silver Age Classic with this find straight from the Charlton vaults - Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds, which mixes a concoction of fantastic fantasy-supernatural tales and mind blowing science fiction stories from a roster of writers and artists that includes the truly remarkable and now late and lamented Steve Ditko together with Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, and Rocco Mastroserio.

All here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $56.99.

1st printing. By William Schoell. The Silver Age of Comics looks at super-hero comic books that were published in the mid-fifties to late sixties, a period when super-heroes, most of whom had been replaced by science fiction, crime, and romance comics, once again gained popularity and grew to virtually take over the whole comic book industry. The book not only looks at popular and lesser-known series including those from smaller publishers such as Charlton and Gold Key, commenting on the most interesting stories, it also examines the artists who were prominent during this period, and looks at why their work could be so effective on different strips. The book also looks at how different comics reflected - or didn't reflect - the changing mores and attitudes of the turbulent times when civil rights, women's rights, and other social movements got more and more attention. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 374 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "March 1957-January 1958!" Collects Strange (1957 Ajax) #1-5. Just when you thought it was safe to venture out, we bring you Tales You'll Never Forget-Strange!, a Farrell Publication. The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $36.00

1st printing. Collects The Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #25-27 and 37-39 and Star Spangled War Stories (1952-1977 #3 to 204) #110-111, 116-121, 125, and 127-128.

Written by Robert Kanigher and Howard Liss. Art by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Gene Colan. Cover by Michael Cho.

The original 1960s missions of the Suicide Squad are collected at last!

When all other options are exhausted, the U.S. calls in their new team, Task Force X, led by Rick Flag! Whether a scientist is missing, a dangerous serum is in the wrong hands, or dinosaurs threaten our fighting forces, the Suicide Squad is ready for action!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Fine $17.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects material from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #252-284.

Written by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel. Art by Al Plastino and Jim Mooney. Cover by Michael Cho.

Supergirl adjusts to life on Earth with her adoptive parents. The stories alternate between small-town slice-of-life tales, tales of Supergirl's efforts to master her new powers, and time-traveling jaunts into the far future and past. Plus, don't miss an early appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes!

Softcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas. From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, Marvel created a mythological universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. In the early 1960s, this audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names - Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men, the list goes on. In celebration of Marvel's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the most influential comic book publisher today, with an inside look not only at its celebrated characters, but also at the "bullpen" of architects whose names are almost as familiar as the protagonists they brought to life - Stan "the Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, along with a roster of greats like Steve Ditko, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and countless others. With essays by comics historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, this book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 720 pages, full color. Cover price $200.00.

New Edition - 1 - 1st printing. Collects Flash Comics (1940-1949 DC) #104, Showcase (1956-1978) #4, 8, 13- 14, and Flash (1959-1985 1st Series DC) #105-132.

Written by Robert Kanigher and John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Frank Giacoia, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Nick Derington. Introductions by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz.

In this new Omnibus edition, lightning strikes-and the Fastest Man Alive is born! Police scientist Barry Allen is transformed into the Flash in these tales from the start of the Silver Age of Comics! These stories introduce Barry Allen and his foes Mr. Element, Mirror Master, Pied Piper, Gorilla Grodd, Weather Wizard and more!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 864 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By J. Ballman. When one thinks of the "Silver Age" of Marvel collectibles, memories of pinback buttons, board games, Aurora model kits, and the Merry Marvel Marching Society club kit come to mind. The 1960s offered Marvel Comics fans a wide variety of items relating to their favorite characters, and this book gives both the casual reader and the serious collector a look at this era of Marvel Comics history - complete with full-color pictures, prices, and descriptions of Marvel memorabilia from 1963-1969. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #28-30 and Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #1-30.

Written by Gardner Fox and Dennis O'Neil. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Foreword by Marv Wolfman.

Together, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman stand against such rogues as Starro, Despero, Kanjar Ro, and Felix Faust!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 896 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "February-July 1957/November-December 1957!" Collects Masked Raider (1955 Charlton) #6-9 and Billy the Kid (1956 Charlton) #9-10. Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. PS Artbooks presents Billy the Kid Volume 1, all the fictional Western stories based on the historical character Billy the Kid published by Charlton Comics. The Billy the Kid character made his first appearance in Masked Raider - Billy the Kid - Western Outlaw #6 (February 1957). With regular backup features included Bounty Hunter Shawn O'Meara, Tenderfoot Sheriff John Lind, Mr. Young of the Boothill Gazette, and Apache Red. Then taking over the numbering of Masked Raider, with Billy the Kid: Western Outlaw #9 (November 1957) and running for another 147 issues until its eventual demise in issue #153 March 1983. Regular contributors to the title included writer Joe Gill and artists Pat Boyette, John D'Agostino, José Delbo, Dick Giordano, Rocke Mastroserio, Bill Mono, Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas, Warren Sattler and John Severin. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cave Girl (1953-1954 ME) #11-14 (1953-1954) and stories from the pages of Thunda (1952) #2-6. Cover by Bob Powell. After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-January 1962!" Collects Gorgo (1961-1965) #1-5. Cover by Steve Ditko. After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. The monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and its 200 foot tall mother was coming for him. After a pitched battle with the British army, Gorga's mother, Ogra, was able to free her child and they both went lumbering back to the sea! Steve Ditko's artwork just engulfs you in this Silver Age giant monster tale! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-March 1962!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #1-5. Cover by Dick Giordano. Konga was originally a monkey found by Professor Charles Decker. On the same expedition, the professor also acquired a chemical extract from a new species of plant. The chemical made living things grow. Professor Decker tests the formula he created using the chemical on Konga which made him grow and change into a chimp and later a gorilla. The formula has a side effect that allows Konga to read minds and thinking his master wants Dean Foster, a critic of Decker's work, dead! However, Decker and his wife Margret realize what has happened and go to stop Konga, but the ape has now grown to gigantic size and goes on a rampage through London! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Jan/Feb-August 1961" Collects Midnight Mystery (1961) #1-5. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Astounding supernatural stories! Amazing science fiction! Strange secrets await in this first volume of Midnight Mysteries from ACG. Scripted by Richard Hughes and brought to life by Paul Reinman, John Rosenberger, John Forte, Ogden Whitney, Tom Hickey, Ed Moritz and Pete Costanza. Don't wait until midnight to start reading these tales; you may just miss out on your chance to own this little gem! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Space Man (1962-1972 Dell) #1-4 and Drift Marlo (1962 Dell) #1.

Art by Jack Sparling and Tom Cooke.

Space Man was rocket ace Ian Stannard who, accompanied by his 14-year-old sidekick, Space Academy student Johnny Mack, blasted off from Cape Canaveral in their space ship, the Flyin' Jenny II. Their mission, to find and destroy what had prevented Moon exploration for the last decade. After succeeding, they continue to explore the depths of space, along with Ian's girlfriend, the famous pilot Mary Lansing.

Drift Marlo ran security at the 1st. Strategic Aerospace Division (SAD) at a major U.S. space center, where he helped prevent interference into America's space program, often by a rival foreign power!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "October 1959-June 1960!" Collects Space War (1959) #1-5.

This bumper-full line-up from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War has everything you could imagine from "Abandon Spaceship" to "Exiled to Earth." Featuring the writing talents of the prolific Joe Gill and artists Dick Giordano, Matt Baker, Bill Montes, Bill Molno, Bill Fraccio, Jon D'Agostino, Charles Nicholas and of course Steve Ditko.

You just won't be able to put this science fiction spectacular down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of marauding aliens before your mum calls you in for supper.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $56.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.00

Add to cart Near Mint $34.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "March 1957-January 1958!" Collects Strange (1957 Ajax) #1-5. Just when you thought it was safe to venture out, we bring you Tales You'll Never Forget-Strange!, a Farrell Publication. The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Feb/Mar-Aug/Sep 1955!" Collects The Avenger (1955 ME) #1-4. Written by Paul S. Newman and, Gardner F. Fox. Art by Dick Ayers and Bob Powell Cover by Bob Powell. Created by Dick Ayers and Gardner Fox, wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the super-hero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his costume; Roger asked her to make it after he saw Claire buy a Ghost Rider mask for her nephew. The Avenger had no powers, but he had his own inventions to fall back on, most notably his VTOL aircraft known as the Starjet and Dissolver pistol. The Avenger also possessed a utility belt containing items for almost any occasion. He mainly focused on thwarting the schemes of Soviet forces, both in his native Empire City and around the world. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Feb/Mar-Aug/Sep 1955!" Collects The Avenger (1955 ME) #1-4. Written by Paul S. Newman and, Gardner F. Fox. Art by Dick Ayers and Bob Powell Cover by Bob Powell. Created by Dick Ayers and Gardner Fox, wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the super-hero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his costume; Roger asked her to make it after he saw Claire buy a Ghost Rider mask for her nephew. The Avenger had no powers, but he had his own inventions to fall back on, most notably his VTOL aircraft known as the Starjet and Dissolver pistol. The Avenger also possessed a utility belt containing items for almost any occasion. He mainly focused on thwarting the schemes of Soviet forces, both in his native Empire City and around the world. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Arlen Schumer. The Silver Age of Comic Book Art is a coffee-table comic and art history book written and designed by comic book historian and illustrator Arlen Schumer. By creating a comic book history that reads like a comic book, Schumer succeeds spectacularly in making you see, as if for the first time, the comics you've been reading your whole life. The greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the Silver Age of Comics (circa 1956-1970) are included in this body of work: Carmine Infantino, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Gene Colan, Jim Steranko, and Neal Adams! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane.

The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN!

With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman.

The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Fine $27.00

1st printing. Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane. The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN! With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman. The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 396 pages, full color.

1st printing. "The Silver Age of Superman: The Greatest Covers of Action Comics!" Text and introduction by Mark Waid. Featuring the covers of DC's flagship title from the 1950s to the 1970s. Includes a look at Action Comics #200-402. Hardcover, 9 1/4-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects stories from Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #25-27 and 37-39 and Star Spangled War Stories (1952-1977 DC) #3 to 204 #110-111, 116-121, 125, 127 and 128.

Written by Robert Kanigher and Howard Liss. Art by Ross Andru, Gene Colan, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Michael Cho.

The original 1960s missions of the Suicide Squad are collected in trade paperback! When all other options are exhausted, the U.S. calls in their new team, Task Force X, led by Rick Flag! Whether a scientist is missing, a dangerous serum is in the wrong hands or dinosaurs threaten our fighting forces, the Suicide Squad is ready for action!

Softcover, 336 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Bob Haney, Steve Skeates, Steve Ditko, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Mike Friedrich, Neal Adams, and Gil Kane. Art by Bruno Premiani, Neal Adams, Nick Cardy, Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Irv Novick, Jack Abel, Lee Elias, Bill Draut, Gil Kane and Wally Wood. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. In these fast-paced tales from the start of the 1960s, the sidekicks to DC's greatest heroes-Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Speedy and Wonder Girl-form their own team to take on evil! Collected for the first time in a single hardcover, these stories pit our teen team against the Demon Dragster, the Mad Mod, Captain Rumble and many other far-out foes. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Not the actual book, this is the promotional fold-out flyer printed in advance. Opens to 4-panel broadside with a poster on the reverse side featuring Golden Age versions of the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch battling one another. Cardstock, 5 3/4-in. x 7 3/4-in. folded size.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #17-19 and Mystery in Space (1951-1981 1st Series #53-74.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky and Carmine Infantino. Cover by Michael Cho.

The Silver Age adventures of Adam Strange are collected at last! After being mysteriously teleported to another world, Rann, Adam Strange's life changed forever as he went from being an archaeologist to a cosmic adventurer and hero. In these Silver Age, sci-fi tales, Adam and his new ally, Alanna, defend Rann against alien invaders, giant monsters, mad scientists, out-of-control robots and more!

Softcover, 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects stories from Showcase (1956-1978) #30-33, Aquaman (1962-1978 1st Series) #1-18, Brave and the Bold (1955-983 1st Series DC) #51, Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #260-280, 282 and 284, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #293-300, World's Finest (1941-1986) #125-133, 135, 137 and 139, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #138 and 148, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #272, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #55, Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958-1974) #12, 29-31.

Written by Jack Miller, Bob Haney, Robert Bernstein, George Kashdan, and Jerry Siegel. Art by Ramona Fradon, Nick Cardy, Howard Purcell, Ramona Fradon, Lee Elias, Jim Mooney, Sheldon Moldoff, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Evan Shaner.

In these undersea adventures, Aquaman meets an invading force of alien amphibians, discovers an island that is in fact a spaceship, attends the Underwater Olympics, helps a sea captain overcome an ancient curse and much more.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,000 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #101-116 and Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #233-257.

Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Dave Wood, Ed Herron, and Arnold Drake. Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. Foreword by Scott Beatty.

The mid-1950s marked the beginning of the Silver Age of Comics.

Although times and trends were changing, the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin remained as dedicated as ever to fighting crime and injustice. Continue where original creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger left off, some of the decade's most prolific writers and artists such as Edmond Hamilton, Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang continued to chart daring new adventures for the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder. These bold tales took them across Gotham, around the globe, and even to the stars!

Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1 kicks off the next exciting chapter of the Dark Knight's evolution!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 728 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. "The First History of Modern Comic Books!" By Will Jacobs and Gerard Jones. This is the first history of modern comic books. From 1956 to the early 1980s, this volume covers it all. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 292 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $11.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. "The First History of Modern Comic Books!" By Will Jacobs and Gerard Jones. This is the first history of modern comic books. From 1956 to the early 1980s, this volume covers it all. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 292 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $11.95.

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Revised Edition - 1st printing. "The First History of Modern Comic Books!" By Will Jacobs and Gerard Jones. This is the first history of modern comic books. From 1956 to the mid-1990s, this volume covers it all. Softcover, 416 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By José Alaniz. Beginning in the Silver Age, the super-hero genre increasingly challenged and complicated its hypermasculine, quasi-eugenicist biases through such disabled figures as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Matt Murdock/Daredevil, and the Doom Patrol. Alaniz traces how the superhero became increasingly vulnerable, ill, and mortal in this era. He then proceeds to a reinterpretation of characters and series - some familiar (Superman), some obscure (She-Thing). Death and disability, presumed routinely absent or denied in the superhero genre, emerge to form a core theme and defining function of the Silver Age and beyond. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 376 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $30.00.