Comic Book comic books issue 1

Stories and Art by J. Fred Walker, Michael Moore, Bill Spider, Linda Trujillo, Dennis Ellefson, Ted "Twiggy" Kidwell, Robert Armstrong, Richard "Dormouse" Noe, Anthony Cox, Artist Worthington, David Anderson, and Neal R. Warner. Features the 1st appearance of Robert Armstrong's Mickey Rat character. 33 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by B K, Marcus Parks), Henry Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, Rick Veitch, Ryan Cady, Eliot Rahal, and The Usual Gang of Deviants. Art by James Tynion IV, Bob Fingerman, Tyler Boss, Morgan Beem, Noah Van Sciver, and Logan Faerber. Cover by Bob Fingerman.

RISE FROM YOUR GRAVES!

Not a joke, not a gag; like a necromancer, The Last Podcast on The Left is reviving the tradition of the humor comic magazine, this time as a series of graphic novels. Inside you will see stories edited and curated by your Last Podcast Hosts made to entrance the eyes and titillate the senses.

SEE: Detective Popcorn solve the meaning of LIFE! WITNESS: The descendent of Albert Fish! GET AROUSED BY: Very Sexy Mothman!

A mix of Comedy and Horror created by some of the best comic writers, artists, and warlocks in this dimension. Once read The Last Comic Book on The Left will change your life maybe for the better.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Crystal Silvermoon and Stacy King. Art and Cover by SunNeko Lee. 18th Century France-REVOLUTION! The Monarchy has been overthrown, society has collapsed, the people are destitute... and desperate! In 2014 UDON Entertainment will bring Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables to comics in a bold new graphic novel adaptation! But this Free Comic Book Day, learn the story of Fantine, the beautiful, fragile, doomed heroine of Les Miz in this special stand-alone chapter. She will fall into poverty... and worse... and she will find salvation in the deeds of a stranger named Jean Valjean! 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style magazine and is meant to be read right-to-left.

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Text by Gene Brenner. Art and cover by Ben Dunn. A guide to the world of comics publishing from Gene Brenner of Brenner Publishing. Features the characters from Ben Dunns popular comic explaining the likes of Digital Color printing and comics publishing techniques. 20 pages, Full Color.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

The Original Encyclopedia of Comicbook Heroes - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "BATMAN!" Written by Michael Fleischer. Everything you ever wanted to know about DC's Dark Knight - and so much more - can be found in this amazing volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1976, this extensive volume - the first in a series - includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s! Softcover, 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Very Fine $29.00

Add to cart Very Fine $29.00

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, 115, and 155. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe. Cover by Alex Ross (After John Romita, Sr.). Introductions by Chris Ryall, Tom Brevoort, Alex Ross, and Larry Lieber. Interview by Chris Ryall. Chapter Introductions by Stan Lee. Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector's edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology-Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange-along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe. Hardcover, 356 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

By Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Joe Jusko.

The 50-year history of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is documented and celebrated in this lush history of book collectors and dealers alike have called "The Bible" of the comic book industry.

This book features an extensive interview with Bob Overstreet, commentaries from Paul Levitz, Maggie Thompson, Beau Smith, David T. Alexander, Buddy Saunders, Matt Nelson, Steve Borock, and others, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the Guide, a cover gallery, the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more.

Includes vintage concept art, ad materials, a cover gallery spanning five decades, the complete Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

1st printing. "THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S 1ST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO!" Collects stories from Pep Comics (1940-1987) #1-5 and Shield-Wizard Comics (1940-1944) #1. Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot - a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think, it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better-known counterpart by over a year. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Marvel Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "In Service to Mankind!" Comic Book was the brainchild behind Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi. In this issue; full length story "Jimmy the Turtle Food Collector" written by John K. & Richard Pursel with art by John K. & Jim Smith, plus 1 text page Grossology (the science of really gross things). Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Add to cart Very Good $10.00

Fanzine by Jerry Bails. Text cover. Artists, Writers and Editors listings A-F. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in. 84 Pages B&W.

1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999- Magazine) #1-5. Cover by Joe Kubert. Edited by Roy Thomas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The 1960s: 1960-1964!"

The American Comic Book Chronicles is an ambitious new series of full-color hardcovers, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! John Wells covers all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics in the JFK and Beatles era, including: DC Comics' rebirth of Green Lantern and Hawkman and the launch of Justice League of America. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's transformation of superhero comics with Marvel's Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, and other iconic characters!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Written by Ron Rockett, Art Director Bill Cucinotta. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. Joe Simon, first editor of Marvel Comics and the creator of Captain America, takes you back tot he birth of the comic book industry, the early backroom publishing offices, collaborations (and feuds) among writers, artists, and publishers, the art studios, working conditions, and the creators of superheroes that generated fortunes for the publishers but often left the creators struggling to survive. The young men in the Golden Age of comic books were as bizarre as the characters they created. Includes memoirs on Simon and Kirby; The Captain America Wars; the untold origin of Spider-Man; and more! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, B&W (with 16 full color pages). Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Very Good $12.00

1st printing. By Les Daniels. From Yellow Kid to Mutt and Jeff, Superman and Batman to Sub-Mariner and Captain America, Fantastic Four to Spider-Man, Disney to Warner, Bob Kane to Stan Lee - Comix covers covers the whole history of comic books in America (up to 1971). Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fortune and Glory #1-3.

Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis.

Marvel once again at the stupidity of Hollywood producers, the vanity of stars like Uma Thurman and Clint Eastwood, and the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of a little indie comic-book creator caught up in the maelstrom of the motion picture industry.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $2.50 View scans Comic is autographed by writer Brian Michael Bendis and includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fortune and Glory #1-3.

Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis.

Marvel once again at the stupidity of Hollywood producers, the vanity of stars like Uma Thurman and Clint Eastwood, and the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of a little indie comic-book creator caught up in the maelstrom of the motion picture industry.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

1st printing. By Arie Kaplan. Jews created the first comic book, the first graphic novel, the first comic book convention, the first comic book specialty store, and they helped create the underground comics (or Comix) movement of the late 60s and early 70s. Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as Superman, Spiderman, X-Men, and Batman, as well as the founders of MAD magazine, were Jewish. From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books tells their stories and demonstrates how they brought a uniquely Jewish perspective to their work and to the comics industry as a whole. Over-sized and in full color, From Krakow to Krypton is filled with sidebars, cartoon bubbles, comic book graphics, original design sketches, and photographs. It is a visually stunning and exhilarating history. 8-in x 11-in., 240 pages, PC/PBW. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. The Hero Initiative provides help when comic book creators are in need, it's as simple as that. This volume presents an all-star line-up of incredible comic book talent who have come together, donating their time and considerable talents for a good cause. Now, you can do your part-buy this book and help the Hero Initiative continue its noble work! Featuring dozens of great writers and artists, and many of your favorite series, like American Flagg!, Chew, The Maxx, Jon Sable, Red Star, as well as original concepts, as well as an astounding selection of short "Heroes In Action" stories by more than a dozen creators telling their own firsthand experiences with the Hero Initiative when they needed a helping hand, including Gene Colan, Stan Goldberg, Ralph Reese, and more. • Writers include Kurt Busiek, Howard Chaykin, Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, John Layman, Dave Sim, Bill Willingham, and more! • Artists include Kaare Andrews, Howard Chaykin, Kevin Eastman, Rob Guillory, Gene Ha, Sam Kieth, Dave Sim, Ashley Wood, and more! • Gallery section showcases the work of J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Adams, Mark Schultz, Matt Wagner, Adam Hughes, Darwyn Cooke, and more! • When you buy this book you will not only be getting great works by an amazing array of comics' best creators, you will be giving back to those creators you grew up on in their time of need! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

By Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Joe Jusko.

The 50-year history of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is documented and celebrated in this lush history of book collectors and dealers alike have called "The Bible" of the comic book industry.

This book features an extensive interview with Bob Overstreet, commentaries from Paul Levitz, Maggie Thompson, Beau Smith, David T. Alexander, Buddy Saunders, Matt Nelson, Steve Borock, and others, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the Guide, a cover gallery, the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more.

Includes vintage concept art, ad materials, a cover gallery spanning five decades, the complete Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more!

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Very Good $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. By George Perry and Alan Aldridge. This is the story of strip cartoons since comics began, of the artists who created the characters, and of the characters who took charge of their creators. Here you'll find the true story of Jane and Flook, Popeye, Pip, Squeak, L'il Abner, Tarzan, Captain America, Peanuts and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Bud Sagendorf. There are three genius incarnations of Popeye, the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and-unknown to many-the brilliant 1940s and '50s comic book stories by Bud Sagendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best of the best of Sagendorf's thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea join Popeye in exciting adventures-and brilliant comic book stories. Sagendorf penned these tales with love and skill-even adding some of his own unique characters. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st Printing. Sotheby's Auction Book for Wednesday, December 18, 1991. Hardcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 172 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Air Fighters Comics Vol. 2 (1943-1945) #2 and 7, Airboy Comics Vol. 02 (1945 Hillman) #12, and Airboy Comics Vol. 03 (1946 Hillman) #6 and 12. By Fred Kida. Introduction by Alex Toth. Air Fighter Comics reprints of Airboy and Valkyrie stories. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Mike Conroy. Fforeword by Will Eisner. Featuring hundreds of full-color cover and page reproductions presented with succinct written histories of virtually every comic book hero ever created in America and Britain, 500 Great Comic Book Heroes celebrates the great caped crusaders and fabulous females from the fascinating world of comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Al Capp's Shmoo: Book 1 - 1st printing. Collects Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) #1-5. Story and art by AL CAPP STUDIOS. First appearing in Al Capp's "Li'l Abner" comic strip in 1948, the oddly shaped (and happily edible) Shmoo became an overnight phenomenon, spawning an unprecedented merchandising frenzy in the late forties and fifties. As part of the Dark Horse Archives series, ALL Shmoo comic book appearances are being collected for the first time ever in a deluxe hardcover edition! In addition to every issue of Shmoo Comics from 1949 and 1950, rare bonus stories, and Shmoo-centric advertisements from yesteryear, Al Capp's Complete Shmoo: The Comic Books features an introduction and annotations by certified Shmoo-ologist Denis Kitchen. A persistent presence in pop culture, the selfless Shmoo has served humanity for decades-mostly by offering itself as food-but also by entertaining and tickling our funny bones like no other creature can. Treat yourself to these hilarious adventures, featuring Washable Jones, Super Shmoo, Frankenshmoo, Fu Manshmoo and truly a cast of thousands! This archival collection sports a new cover by Peter Poplaski. Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. Be our guest and join the beloved, independent Belle and her true love, the Beast with the soul of a prince, on an unforgettable tale of love and adventure. Adapted from the beloved Disney animated film and featuring over a thousand movie stills, the Disney Beauty and the Beast Cinestory Comic is the perfect graphic novel companion to the film, returning fans to this magical tale as old as time again and again. Hardcover, 346 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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A promotional comic and activity book given away to young guests of Long John Silver's ®

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #4 and Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #59-71. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Featuring the Sentinel of Liberty's action packed first appearance and his earliest modern day adventures. This is a definite Captain America fan must have!! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Instruction by Daniel Cooney.

Aspiring comic book artists and storytellers will thoroughly enjoy this book!

Seasoned author Daniel Cooney shows readers how to draw credible perspective from any point of view for convincing backgrounds and their relationships with the characters that inhabit them. This instructional book works like a journal filled with exercises for creating scenes in the context of storytelling. Practical demonstrations and interactive workbook grids to complete show readers how to enjoy the process as they develop their drawing mechanics and storytelling "chops."

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

Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Edited by Alex G. Malloy. Produced by Comic Values Monthly. Profiles of 150 major illustrators with listings and values for their comics. Artists include Arthur Adams, Neal Adams, Brent Anderson, Murphy Anderson, Chris Bachalo, Carl Barks, C.C. Beck, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, John Buscema, John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Gene Colan, Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Robert Crumb, Steve Ditko, Will Eisner, Lou Fine, Frank Frazetta, Dave Gibbons, Carmine Infantino, Michael Kaluta, Gil Kane, Walt Kelly, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, Winsor McKay, Todd McFarlane, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Moebius, George Perez, Joe Quesada, Alex Raymond, John Romita, Steve Rude, John Severin, Joe Shuster, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Sim, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, Alex Toth, Matt Wagner, Al Williamson, Barry Windsor-Smith, Wally Wood, Berni Wrightson, and many more. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 346 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects Comic Book History of Animation (2020 IDW) #1-6.

Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Ryan Dunlavey.

From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved animated characters of the past century and a half - essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike! It's all here, from Aardman to Zoetrope, Disney to Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, and everything in-between!

Begin in the early 1900s with J. Stuart Blackton and the first American cartoon, Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur, and Felix the Cat! Find out about Margaret Winkler, the most powerful person in early animation, and Walt Disney, who revolutionizes cartoons with sound and color! Discover how Fleischer Studios teaches us to sing "Boop-boop-a-doop" and eat our spinach, and how Warner Bros' Looney Toons rivaled Disney's Silly Symphonies! Plus, icons of animation including Hanna-Barbera, Huckleberry Hound, The Flintstones, and Ruby-Spears; the Plastic Age of toy-based TV shows including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and He-Man; and the new Golden Age of TV animation launched by The Simpsons!

And go abroad to France with Emile Cohl's dynamic doodles in Fantasmagorie; to Japan, where Momotaro debuts the first full-length anime, Divine Sea Warriors, and Osauma Tezuka conquers TV as he conquered manga; and to Argentina, which beat out Snow White for the first feature length animated movie by two decades! And finally, Jurassic Park and the computer animation revolution! Post-Little Mermaid Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli conquer the world!

If you've ever wanted to know more about the history of animation but were afraid to ask, this book is especially for you!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Issue #2 - Sept. 1993. Interview with Dan Panosian. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Disney Princess (2016 Joe Books) #1-4. Written by Amy Mebberson, Georgia Ball and Geoffrey Golden. Art by Patrick Shand and Amy Mebberson. Cover by Amy Mebberson. Get ready for adventure! Disney's beloved Princesses have returned in this hilarious collection of the Disney Princess comic series from Joe Books. Featuring laugh-out-loud stories from the worlds of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Tiana, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, and more, this charming collection will make all your dreams come true. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $65.00

1st printing.

Based on the story by Frank Herbert. Adapted by Ralph Macchio. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz.

This is the official comic adaptation of the sci-fi epic - Dune!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Marvel Comics Super Special (1977-1986 Magazine) #36.

Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Tom Fowler. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, in which players take the roles of heroes in their own story, have solidly moved from the geek fringes to the mainstream, beloved by celebrities and inspiring hit podcasts and massively successful sales in games, comics, and hobby shops. The story of the tabletop's triumph even in our digital age begins in the day of actual sword-wielding warriors, leading right up to the fireball-casting avatars of today. In GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning comics creators Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler take you on an incredible journey from the mists of the past to the screen-lit present, showing not just how these games work and why we love them, but what they can tell us about ourselves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

2nd and later printings. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art and cover by Tom Fowler. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, in which players take the roles of heroes in their own story, have solidly moved from the geek fringes to the mainstream, beloved by celebrities and inspiring hit podcasts and massively successful sales in games, comics, and hobby shops. The story of the tabletop's triumph even in our digital age begins in the day of actual sword-wielding warriors, leading right up to the fireball-casting avatars of today. In GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ROLEPLAYING GAMES, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning comics creators Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler take you on an incredible journey from the mists of the past to the screen-lit present, showing not just how these games work and why we love them, but what they can tell us about ourselves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Steven Payne. Grailpages brings to light the burgeoning hobby of collecting the original, hand-drawn art that was used to create comic books! Beginning more as a novelty, the hobby of collecting original comic art has expanded to a point where some of the seminal pages commonly run more than $10,000 each! Author Steven Alan Payne allows you to meet collectors from around the globe and hear their passion in their own words, as they detail collections ranging from a few key pages, to broad, encompassing collections of literally hundreds of pages of original comic art by such artists as Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., and others! Balancing out the narratives are incisive interviews with industry pros, including writers Gerry Conway, Steve Englehart, and Roy Thomas, and exclusive perspectives from Silver Age artists Dick Giordano, Bob McLeod, Ernie Chan, Tony DeZuniga, and the unparalleled great, Gene Colan! Completing the book is a diverse sampling of breathtakingly beautiful original comic art, some lavishly presented in full-page spreads, including pages not seen publicly for decades! Fans of comic art, comic books, and pop culture will find in Grailpages an appreciation for a uniquely American form of art! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing.

By Ron Goulart.

Boasting more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations showcasing many rare comic book covers and interior art, complemented by a rich, extensive historical perspective exploring the history of American comic books spanning the 1930s to the present, this hardcover treasury will capture the nostalgic heart of comic book fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 344 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W.

1st printing. The definitive illustrated history of comic books from the 1890s to the 1980s! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 314 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Good $43.00

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC #252 and 500, Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #271, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #141, 167, 296-299 Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #14, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #16. Art by Carl Swan, and Carmine Infantino. Introduction by E. Nelson Bridwell. Featuring the origin of the Man of of Steel, the 1st appearance of Supergirl, the first time a young Lex Luthor met Superboy, the first Brainiac Luthor team-Up and much, much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Written by Alex Graudin. Art and cover by Kate Hannigan.

Rising from the Ashes!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics!

Travel back in time to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, the deserts of the American southwest, the riot at the Stonewall Inn, and beyond! The past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to our modern lives.

In the debut this volume, turn the clock back to 1871. Red-hot embers swirl on a dry prairie wind, igniting a blaze that will engulf Chicago for two terrifying days. As a young brother and sister rescue a helpless puppy, they race to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno and reunite with their lost families. With downtown reduced to a charred skeleton of itself, how will the once-proud city ever rebuild?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Checklist of Canadian comics, with selected cover reproductions. Cerebus cover by Dave Sim. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Convention Exclusive Foil "Sugah" Edition Virgin Cover by Nathan Lorenzana - limited to 50 copies. Art by Karych.

"Princess and The Slave" Edition Virgin Cover by Alain Nip. Art by Karych.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Mark Evanier. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Gatefold by Alex Ross. Jack Kirby created or co-created some of the comic book world's most popular characters, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, and The New Gods. This book serves as an authorized, visual celebration of the one and only "King of Comics" and his groundbreaking work. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print - from Atoman to Zippo - complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It's a must-read for comics fans of all ages! Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.