War Heroes comic books issue 1

1st printing. Collects Heroes for Hire (2006- 2nd Series Marvel) #1-5. Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI. Art by BILLY TUCCI and FRANCIS PORTELA. Cover by BILLY TUCCI and MARK SPARACIO. As CIVIL WAR rages throughout the Marvel Universe, an unlikely group of heroes have gathered together to hunt down and capture criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act. In response to the overwhelming number of masked fugitives on the loose, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail-bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire into battle. Action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos come together in this explosive new saga from writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Billy Tucci! Featuring Black Cat; Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu; Paladin; Misty Knight; Colleen Wing; and the all-new Tarantula. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing.

Written by Dan Raviv. Cover by Amanda Conner.

In 1996 Marvel Comics declared bankruptcy. This is the true story of the life-or-death struggle to keep the House of Ideas (i.e. Spider-Man, the X-Men, Captain America, the Hulk, Fantastic Four, and all the rest) alive.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 338 pages, Text (w/B&W chapter illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. By Alan Lathwell. Ten extremely gradual step-by-step projects show artists how to conceptualize, draw, and paint a great selection of warrior hero characters. Projects include all classic male and female warrior archetypes - from Thor, Achilles, and Conan to a Ronin Samurai and female Amazon. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

A cover gallery of Charlton war comics.

(W) David Michelinie (A) Ron Frenz, Chris Nye (CA) Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding Get ready for a rumble, fun fans! The Heroes Union returns to tackle their toughest challenge yet! Their mission: rescue the Wonder Witch who's been trapped in the dread Demonsion for 150 years! Their adversaries: Professor Wrath, a diabolical mastermind with a penchant for pain; Scourge, the psycho sicko itching to unleash his fiendish schemes; and Januside, an ungodly alien who dreams of enslaving humanity! Their odds: Forget the odds! These ain't your average heroes! They're the Heroes Union! They'll punch their way through any obstacle, blast their way past any danger, and never, ever give up! Legendary scribe David Michelinie and art maestros Ron Frenz and Chris Nye combine their titanic talents to create this action-packed, triple-sized magnus-opus that delivers three issues' worth of thrills! Cover price $7.99.

(W) David Michelinie (A) Ron Frenz, Chris Nye (CA) Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding Get ready for a rumble, fun fans! The Heroes Union returns to tackle their toughest challenge yet! Their mission: rescue the Wonder Witch who's been trapped in the dread Demonsion for 150 years! Their adversaries: Professor Wrath, a diabolical mastermind with a penchant for pain; Scourge, the psycho sicko itching to unleash his fiendish schemes; and Januside, an ungodly alien who dreams of enslaving humanity! Their odds: Forget the odds! These ain't your average heroes! They're the Heroes Union! They'll punch their way through any obstacle, blast their way past any danger, and never, ever give up! Legendary scribe David Michelinie and art maestros Ron Frenz and Chris Nye combine their titanic talents to create this action-packed, triple-sized magnus-opus that delivers three issues' worth of thrills! Cover price $7.99.

(W) David Michelinie (A) Ron Frenz, Chris Nye (CA) Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema Get ready for a rumble, fun fans! The Heroes Union returns to tackle their toughest challenge yet! Their mission: rescue the Wonder Witch who's been trapped in the dread Demonsion for 150 years! Their adversaries: Professor Wrath, a diabolical mastermind with a penchant for pain; Scourge, the psycho sicko itching to unleash his fiendish schemes; and Januside, an ungodly alien who dreams of enslaving humanity! Their odds: Forget the odds! These ain't your average heroes! They're the Heroes Union! They'll punch their way through any obstacle, blast their way past any danger, and never, ever give up! Legendary scribe David Michelinie and art maestros Ron Frenz and Chris Nye combine their titanic talents to create this action-packed, triple-sized magnus-opus that delivers three issues' worth of thrills! Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects World War Hulks (2010) #1 and Hulked Out Heroes (2010 Marvel) #1-2. Written by JEFF PARKER, SCOTT REED, PAUL TOBIN and HARRISON WILCOX. Art by HUMBERTO RAMOS, ALUIR AMANCIO, TERRY AUSTIN, IG GUARA, TOM PALMER, RAMON ROSANAS and RYAN STEGMAN. Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. In WORLD WAR HULKS, secrets, mysteries and surprises galore are revealed in this giant-sized, bone-crushing, gamma-irradiated tale featuring the key players from the biggest Hulk-saga ever told: A-BOMB, COSMIC HULK, RED SHE-HULK, DOC SAMSON and DEADPOOL! What is the heart-breaking decision that Rick Jones must make? Is there a hero left in the dark abyss of Leonard Samson's distorted mind? Whose appearance will shock the wild Red She-Hulk to her core? Can an ancient alien technology spell certain apocalypse to the world? Don't miss out on this essential assembly of startling secrets in one of the greatest conspiracies in the history of the Marvel Universe! And in HULKED-OUT HEROES, it's your favorite Marvel heroes as you've never seen them before! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Issue #1. Reprints Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Alpha Flight by John Byrne. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, partial color.

"Marvel Comics" blue label value 3-Pack sealed in original factory bag. Contains the following: Issues 1-3 from the original Secret Wars limited series. Cover price $1.69.

"Marvel Comics" RED label value 3-Pack sealed in original factory bag. Contains the following: Issues 1-3 from the original Secret Wars limited series. Cover price $1.69.

1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #383, Code of Honor (1997) #3, She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) #10, Deadpool Team-Up (1998 1st Series) #1, Marvels Eye of the Camera (2008) #4, Quasar (1989-1994) #8, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #351, Thanos (2003-2004) #8-10, and material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #23-24 and 26-27 and Annihilation: Silver Surfer (2006) #3.

Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding.

The events of of the original Secret Wars and Secret Wars II are far reaching as this Epilogue to the epic tale shoes the aftermath of the birth of the Beyonder.

This edition was originally only available in the 2015 anniversary Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld HC Slipcase Box Set.

Hardcover, 352 pages, full color.

UK Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1984) Annual # 7. Featuring Alpha Flight. Includes Alpha Flight # 1 Cover Reproduction, Secret Wars Crossword Puzzle Page, Department H Security File on Wolverine, and a Secret Wars Maze & Word Search puzzle page. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

1st printing. From the toys that inspired the 12-issue maxi-series to the sequels and tie-in, this beautiful book explores all the sketches, variant covers, and behind the scenes DVD style special features of the Grand Daddy of the mega-event - Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars! This book was originally only available in the 2015 anniversary Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld HC Slipcase Box Set. Hardcover, 358 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Love Marvel's classic SECRET WARS story, but wish it was a little more interactive? Well, this is the book for you! Discover - or rediscover - the unbridled joy of being a child of the '80s with this awesome replica collection of tie-in coloring books, sticker albums and stamp books! It's got adventures, it's got games, it's got puzzles, it's got posters - it even has stickers! (We've replaced the original stamps with stickers in our version - no licking required!) Dig out your crayons and indulge in some unadulterated SECRET WARS fun! If the Beyonder had this to enjoy, he would never have made it to Earth for SECRET WARS II! Featuring SECRET WARS: THE CRIME OF CENTURIES and ESCAPE FROM DOOM coloring books, the SECRET WARS: SECRET OF SPIDER-MAN'S SHIELD and TOWER OF DOOM sticker books, the SECRET WARS: STAMP FUN and SPIDER-MAN'S STAMP FUN stamp books, and more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Captain America and Iron Man in "Escape From Doom" Written by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Carlos Garzon. Plus: pull out Secret Wars Poster Included! 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

No Fold-Up Poster insert. Secret Wars Coloring Activity Book. 32 pages. David Anthony Kraft story. Carlos Garzon art. Jim Mooney inks. Captain America and Iron Man in "Escape from Doom!" Cover price $0.99.

Fold-Up Poster insert. Secret Wars Coloring Activity Book. 32 pages. David Anthony Kraft story. Carlos Garzon art. Jim Mooney inks. Captain America and Iron Man in "Escape from Doom!" Cover price $0.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Alex Irvine from the graphic novel by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. Art by Jim Shoote. Cover by Mike Zeck. The fate of the entire Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as Earth's mightiest heroes face their greatest challenge! Summoned across the stars by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men are set against their deadliest foes on the mysterious planet known as Battleworld - with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances are forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the heroes' combined might prevent Dr. Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Experience Marvel's first blockbuster mega-event like never before in this new adaptation! Hardcover, 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. Cover by Mike Zeck. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. Starring the Avengers (Captain America, Thor, Wasp, Iron Man (James Rhodes), She Hulk, and Captain Marvel), the Fantastic Four (minus the Invisible Woman), X-Men (Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Rogue, and Colossus), Magneto, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk vs. Doctor Doom, Ultron, Absorbing Man, the Lizard, Molecule Man, Doctor Octopus, Kang the Conqueror, the Wrecking Crew, and the Enchantress. Softcover, 336 pages, full color. NOTE: This edition was originally only available in the 2015 anniversary Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld HC Slipcase Box Set.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Secret of Spider-Man's Shield!" Help Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and Wolverine solve the mystery behind Spidey's shield and defeat the notorious Doctor Doom! Place the stickers in the right spot and complete the ready-to-be-colored pictures to complete the story. Sticker sheets are unused. Includes 16 stickers. Softcover (saddle stitched), 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

Collect all your favorite Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars stickers in this awesome album! 9-in. x 10 1/2-in., 36 pages, Red and Blue Cover price $0.35.

No Fold-Up Poster insert. Secret Wars Coloring Activity Book. 32 pages. David Anthony Kraft story. Carlos Garzon art. John Tartaglione inks. Amazing Spider-Man and Wolverine in "The Crime of the Century" Cover price $0.99.

Fold-Up Poster insert. Secret Wars Coloring Activity Book. 32 pages. David Anthony Kraft story. Carlos Garzon art. John Tartaglione inks. Amazing Spider-Man and Wolverine in "The Crime of the Century" Cover price $0.99.

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #251-252, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #294-295, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #181-182, Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #10, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #180-181, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #292, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #242-243, and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #265.

Cover by Cover by Ron Frenz.

Originally only available in the 2015 Anniversary Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Battleworld HC Slipcase Box Set, this volume features all the moments leading up to heroes' abduction by the Beyonder and immediately following their triumphant return from Battleworld and the original Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars!

Includes Secrets Wars Epilogue material from the pages of Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #183 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #258. This material has never before been collected in this manner!

Hardcover, 344 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $40.00

Add to cart Very Good $29.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-3 Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: Published overseas in London.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. Learn all about the heroes and villains of Star Wars in this collection of seven Little Golden Books-in one deluxe volume! The Star Wars: I Am a . . . Little Golden Book Collection includes I Am a Jedi, I Am a Droid, I Am a Pilot, I Am a Princess, I Am a Sith, I Am a Hero, and I Am a Stormtrooper in one hardcover volume. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this collection is perfect for Star Wars - and Little Golden Book - fans of all ages. Hardcover, 7-in. 8-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Princess Leia (2015 Marvel) #1-5, Star Wars: Lando (2015 Marvel) #1-5, and Star Wars: Chewbacca (2015 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Mark Waid, Charles Soule, and Gerry Duggan. Art by Terry Dodson, Alex Maleev, and Phil Noto.

Three of the most beloved characters in the entire Star Wars saga in their own solo adventures!

After Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Leia Organa is a princess without a world! But she still feels a duty to her people. Can she save the remaining Alderaanians from the might of the Galactic Empire?

Before master of charm Lando Calrissian joined the Rebellion, or even ran Cloud City, he and faithful ally Lobot got by with the odd swindle and plenty of swagger. But this time, has Lando bitten off more than he can chew?

Speaking of things getting Chewy, everybody's favorite Wookiee warrior also faces some alone time after the battle of Yavin. Stranded on an Imperial-occupied planet, far away from Han Solo, will he make a new best friend?

Hardcover, 344 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

1st Printing. Star Wars children's book featuring heroes from the saga. Hardcover, 7" x 6", 14 cardboard pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing.

Discover the heroes of the Star Wars saga in the third installment in the 10-button sound book series.

Learn about legendary Rebel heroes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo in this interactive sound book. Plus, find out what it takes to be a Resistance soldier and fight the Dark Side! Includes actual sound effects and classic lines of dialogue from the Star Wars saga.

Press each button to hear iconic lines of dialogue and cool special effects from a galaxy far, far away!

Hardcover, 11-in. x 12-in., 10 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. HEROES IN ACTION is 2-books-in-1 that includes: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI - HEROES OF THE GALAXY and A QUEEN'S DIARY. Follow the exciting adventures of Rey, Finn, and Rose in the highly anticipated new film, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI! This book is aimed at helping young readers develop their reading skills, and will introduce them to brand new heroes, villains, vehicles, and locations, as well as featuring children's much-loved favorite characters. Hardcover, 64 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story HC (2008 DK Readers) Level 1 and Star Wars: Who Saved the Galaxy? HC (2012 DK Readers) Level 1. In Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story by Simon Beecroft, With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. From his humble upbringing on Tatooine to his Jedi training with Obi-Wan and Yoda, follow Luke Skywalker as he grows from boy to man to Jedi Knight. In Star Wars: Who Saved the Galaxy? by Catherine Sounders, In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures-including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2-who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and fascinating facts, this accessible and intriguing guide will keep readers coming back time and again. Hardcover, 64 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing.

The heroes of Star Wars have inspired audiences for over 40 years as they have battled tyranny, injustice, and evil.

This lavishly illustrated volume includes classic interviews with the key players behind the characters. Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), and Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), along with the filmmakers who have brought creator George Lucas epic vision to life.

Softcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Star Wars is so optimistic and inspiring! It encourages you to do the right thing and not think of yourself." - Mark Hamill

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. A ragtag group of young Resistance troopers are on the run from the evil First Order in the first book of the Join the Resistance upper middle grade series. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. By Shari Last. DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Rebel Heroes combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the record-breaking Star Wars movies, helping kids learn how to read-and learn to love reading. Young readers will learn about the most daring rebels and members of the Resistance in the Star Wars galaxy, including Poe Dameron, Princess Leia, Rey, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Ezra Bridger, and more! Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. By Shari Last. DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Rebel Heroes combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the record-breaking Star Wars movies, helping kids learn how to read-and learn to love reading. Young readers will learn about the most daring rebels and members of the Resistance in the Star Wars galaxy, including Poe Dameron, Princess Leia, Rey, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Ezra Bridger, and more! Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. The newest characters of the Star Wars universe come to life with this new book with posters and character stories. With nine oversize pullout posters, fans will be able to pull apart this book and decorate with posters of the Star Wars Rebels experience! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Discover the most rotten rogues. Learn about the galaxy's meanest villains. Find out about the bravest heroes. Read the captions, then find the sticker that best fits the space. Includes lots of extra stickers! Softcover, 16 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

1st printing. Written by Jason Fry. An in-depth guide to the heroes and villains of Star Wars The Clone Wars! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

2nd or later printings. Written by Jason Fry. An in-depth guide to the heroes and villains of Star Wars The Clone Wars! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. By Marc Dipaolo. Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film - Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the 70-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Chris Wraight. Averland burns. An army of cultists rises in the corrupted city of Averheim. The Theogonist Volkmar marches towards the city in a race to snuff out the rebellion before it grows too widespread to defeat. Schwarzhelm races to return to the site of his recent battles, as does the spy Pieter Verstohlen, evading assassins while trying to discover the truth of the conspiracy that drew him away. But none of these holds the key. Out in the wilderness is Kurt Helborg, Grand Marshal of the Reiksguard. Only he has the indomitable strength of will to hold together the province in its hour of need. Only he can rally the terrified citizens of Averland to resist the infernal powers that beset them. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 416 pages, Text Only. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

1st printing.

Meet the characters from the beloved Star Wars saga! Featuring easy-to-read text and colorful artwork, this illustrated primer with stickers is ideal for young fans learning to read. A World of Reading Level 2 book. (Level 2)

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Emeli Juhlin and Nate Millici. Art and cover by Titmouse and Tomatofarm. Padawans learning to read will love this introductory approach to the Force.Young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most iconic heroes from the Skywalker saga! Featuring the vibrant illustration style from the celebrated Galaxy of Adventures animation shorts, this bind-up of level 1 readers includes five stories about Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke, Rey, and the ever-popular droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.