Freak comic books issue 1

NOTE: Though the spine say "Vol. 2" this is Book 3 in the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Follies series.

1st printing. Created by Gilbert Shelton. Stories and Art by Gilbert Shelton and Dave Sheridan. In this early epic of the hilarious and politically correct Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Freewheelin' Franklin, Phineas, and Fat Freddy think they're in the money when they establish their own low-fare one-vehicle bus line in the full-color (painted!) adventure, "The $29.95 SF to NYC Non-Stop Whiteline Cannonball Express." But that cheap price means lots of unexpected detour - especially when they decide to let the passengers vote on the stops along the way! (Of course, they forget to include the cost of gas in their plans, and they don't seem to understand the meaning of "express.") Then, the brothers give Fat Freddy money to score some weed, and he proudly returns with...an electric train set? Other Freak follies in this volume include all the color strips from the Freak Brothers' adventures as originally published in High Times and Playboy magazines. (Oh, did we say, "politically correct"? Just kidding!) Plus: Fat Freddy's Cat stars in the black-and-white "Chariots of the Globs" and the color "The Burning of Hollywood," along with other solo outings! High Times and Misdemeanors is the fifth release in this special series of seven graphic albums. The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide in 16 languages. These painstakingly restored hardcovers, featuring die-cut covers, are the first North American bookshelf editions in more than thirty years. The Freak Brothers, the animated series now streaming on Tubi, stars Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

Created by Gilbert Shelton. Stories and Art by Gilbert Shelton, Paul Mavrides, and Dave Sheridan. Introduction by Kit Brash.

The hilarity never stops in this second collection of The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics stories, featuring the Brothers' trip to the 21st century and two Fat Freddy's Cat solo escapades.

In this collection of hilarious and politically correct short comics, Freewheelin' Franklin, Phineas, and Fat Freddy form a band; bring home a stray container of plutonium; try to make it through a whole day without getting stoned; and help Phineas through his pregnancy, in "Phineas Gets an Abortion." (About which, say no more). (Oh, did we say: "politically correct?" Just kidding!) In the titular story, the Freak Brothers venture outside on a mission to score a little weed. It is their first encounter with the wonders of the 21st century. ("Still illegal?")

Plus: Fat Freddy's Cat stars in two solo adventures, including a visit to "Cat Heaven." Fat Freddy himself stars in a bonanza of satirical sketches skewering such targets as Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and Superman.

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers in the 21st Century and Other Follies by Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides is the second release in this special series of seven graphic albums. (The series presents all the Freak Brothers' adventures chronologically, but individual albums will come out in a different order.) The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide in 16 languages. The Freak Brothers, the animated series now streaming on Tubi, stars Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish. Gilbert Shelton, a founding father of the underground comix movement, is the creator of the iconic comix characters The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Fat Freddy's Cat, and Wonder Wart-Hog. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012. He lives in Paris, France, with his wife and an ever-changing number of cats. Paul Mavrides, an enigmatic cartoonist, painter, and graphic artist, began collaborating with Gilbert Shelton on The Freak Brothers in 1978.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.99.

First Printing. Cover price $10.95.

1st printing.

By Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides .

With the imminent release of a new animated series, Gilbert Shelton's legendary underground comix heroes find a new crash pad at Fantagraphics.

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers are the most iconic and enduring underground comix characters ever created, having sold over 45 million comics in 16 languages. Created in 1968 by Gilbert Shelton, widely recognized as one of the funniest cartoonists who ever lived, the Freak Brothers' rollicking and hilariously self-destructive escapades are comedic masterpieces of farce and satire.

Fantagraphics is proud to announce that it is collecting all their cannabis-fueled adventures in a new series, Freak Brothers Follies. Each deluxe hardcover will feature a special die-cut cover. The first volume leads off with "The Idiots Abroad," a brilliant, novel-length tour de force of slapstick and screwball adventure, showcasing Shelton's gift for weaving together an intricate plot with droll dialogue and pitch-perfect comedic timing.

Phineas, Freewheelin' Franklin, and Fat Freddy head out with high hopes for Colombia, but (as always!) their plans go awry in the most hilariously self-destructive way possible. Scattered around the world — to Scotland, Russia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East — they manage to antagonize, offend, and otherwise annoy various groups of nuclear terrorists, human traffickers, pirates, and religious fanatics. Meanwhile, Fat Freddy's Cat, abandoned at home, not only has his own fur-raising adventure, he even sells the story to Hollywood!

The Freak Brothers, an animated series, set in modern-day San Francisco, is scheduled for release in 2021. The show stars the voices of Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish.

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers: The Idiots Abroad and Other Follies is part of the Zap Comix series.

Hardcover, 8-in.x 10-in., 146 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $22.99.

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Written & illustrated by LEE FERGUSON Cover by LEE FERGUSON FC 64 pgs. $6.95 Graphic Novella On sale 19 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: We are blind. The things we see and feel are only a fraction of the reality in which we live. Humanity is just a small part of a world filled with forces beyond our comprehension, a supernatural domain most of us will never experience... But Alex isn't like most of us. He's cursed with an unimaginable power that has taken everything from him and driven him to the brink of madness. And without everything you've take for granted, who would you become? Are you defined by what you have? By what you've done? Is it really that simple..? What if you could take a long, hard look at the real you? Would you like what you see? Would you be able to face yourself? Sometimes you don't have a choice. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Matt Lesniewski.

Often referred to as "The Freak," most people thought of him as the world's ugliest man. He's hated by all based strictly on how repulsive he is. Whether they like it or not, his aura and appearance leaves people in a state of disgust. Not only is he hated, but he's pummeled in the streets. And often.

Softcover, 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. Story and art by Matt Lesniewski. Oni Press is proud to present visionary cartoonist creator Matt Lesniewskis carefully crafted, Eisner Award–nominated tale of rejection, loss and loathing—now in hardcover for the first time. Who hasnt, at some point in their life, felt misunderstood, outcast . . . alone? This is the constant conflict and plight of our eponymously named protagonist. Everywhere he travels, he is met with violence and disgust. But will his trip to the big city, where he hopes to go unnoticed amongst the masses, be any different from the places and experiences hes had previously? Enter the unique and visually expressive mind of writer-artist Matt Lesniewski in his debut graphic novel, which received a 2020 Eisner Award nomination. Hardcover, 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Freak Show (2006 Comedy Central) No. 1 is a promotional ashcan edition. Full color, 8 pages, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in., marked "Not for Sale" on cover.

1st printing. Written by Bruce Jones. Art and cover by Bernie Wrightson. A humble man, lonely at heart, seeks out the rejected "Freaks" of the world, taking these misbegotten outcasts under his wing in a traveling show of oddities. But life is not without its own irony and his true self is revealed in a twist of fate and revenge. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chapter 1!" Written by Robert Curley. Art by Declan Shalvey and Sean Phillips. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A New Career!" Collects Freak Show (2004) #1-5. Written by Robert Curley. Art by Stephen Mooney and Stephen Thompson. The first graphic novel from the creative team of Robert Curley, Stephen Mooney and Stephen Thompson. Delves into the American Psyche of the nineteen fifties with a smooth blend of political horror and B-Movie noir. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Happy Tank!" Collects Freak Snow (2021 Behemoth) #1-4.

Written by Kevin Roditeli and Rob Cannon. Art by Rob Cannon and Vivi Eckhart. Cover by Rob Cannon.

A frozen apocalyptic story in the spirit of Mad Max, Fallout, and Borderlands meshed with a Tarantino-esque style of storytelling. Follow Berny, a psychedelic addict surviving in a glacial wasteland.

Fighting with brutal gunslingers on the path to find his long lost family while being high on drugs. His crazy hallucinations lead our weird hero to the hole of truth... yeah, a mystic hole that tells the truth.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing. Story and art by Snailords. Every relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it's interstellar. From the creator of Snailed and Snailed It comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension. Sure, he can't see you and you can't touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? Zylith and Zelan have crossed worlds to see each other but they have both crossed meaning they no longer see each other any more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. Collects Freaks Amour (1992) #1-3.

Written by Tom DeHaven. Art by Gary Panter. Cover by Charles Burns.

Based on Tom DeHaven's acclaimed cult novel, one of comics' most powerful horror stories returns!

In DeHaven's nightmarish America, the survivors of a nuclear blast-twisted by radiation and the contempt of the human population-try to raise money for surgeries any way they can. For brothers Grinner and Flour, that means everything from grotesque traveling sex shows for the normals to the ultimate drug-mutant goldfish eggs!

This collection includes the complete series and the covers by Mike Mignola, Charles Burns, and James O'Barr, plus an original prose sequel by DeHaven, and Gary Panter's adaptation!

Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

Cover price $17.99.

Written by Chris Dreier. Art and Cover by Giuseppe D'Elia and Chris Dreier. The Dark Tunnel drops our trio in the middle of an evil plot to transform the world's population into a mindless horde under the control of the King of the Living Dead. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Written by Chris Drier and Connor Dreier. Art by Giuseppe D'Elia, Joel Coteja and Chris Drier. Cover by Giuseppe D'Elia.

Ensnared by the Dark Tunnel on a seemingly endless journey through space and time, the First God Atum, adventurer and test pilot Steve-Steph Alexander, and the foredoomed Silver Knight Barghest travel from realm to realm hoping the next adventure will break the curse and return them home. The trio battle a zombie takeover, fight a conquering sleep demon, clash with Nazis, discover the ghost of Merlin, and stop a lonely queen from destroying the multiverse.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Freaks of the Heartland (2004) #1-6. Written by STEVE NILES. Art by GREG RUTH. Trevor's monstrous little brother lives in the barn behind the house. The boy's only six years old, but he towers over his older brother, and possesses incredible strength. For years, Trevor has looked after his baby brother, keeping him from the light, but now that's all about to change. His family's secret is about to be revealed, uncovering the horrible truth of the small Midwestern town the boys have grown up in.. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Steve Niles. Phoyagraphy by Jackie Cutlip Niles. Under the weathered skies of America's heartland, and in the wounded hearts of every family in one tiny rural town, a terrible secret has been kept for too many years. Now, a young boy named Trevor must try to keep his younger brother Will from falling victim to the worst fears of a troubled town. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: Story istold with text and B&W photos. Cover price $19.99.

1st Printing - Originally printed in a small edition and withdrawn by the publisher after one month, this book is brought back to eye-popping life with many new photos of the "Strangest people who ever lived". Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

2nd or later printing - Originally printed in a small edition and withdrawn by the publisher after one month, this book is brought back to eye-popping life with many new photos of the "Strangest people who ever lived". Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

(W) Jackson Lanzing, David Server (A) Joe Suitor (CA) Darick Robertson Ape Entertainment's highly anticipated dark superhero epic launches with a GIANT-SIZED Issue #1! When five refugee survivors develop monstrous mutations from a devastating chemical explosion that leaves their city in ruins, they band together to seek revenge. But do these terrifying new abilities make them monsters... or heroes? Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

(W) Jackson Lanzing, David Server (A) Joe Suitor (CA) Darick Robertson Ape Entertainment's highly anticipated dark superhero epic launches with a GIANT-SIZED Issue #1! When five refugee survivors develop monstrous mutations from a devastating chemical explosion that leaves their city in ruins, they band together to seek revenge. But do these terrifying new abilities make them monsters... or heroes? Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Written by David Server and Jackson Lanzing. Art and cover Joe Suitor. Hard to find as single issues, Ape Entertainment's critically-acclaimed dark superhero epic is fully collected here for the first time! When five refugee survivors develop horrific mutations from a devastating chemical explosion, they band together to seek revenge. But are they monsters... or heroes? Includes exclusive pin-up gallery! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By J.B. Handelsman. Foreword by John Cleese. Never again will such stories as "St. George and the Dragon," "The Three Wise Men," "The Sleeping Beauty," "Ali Baba," or "The Trojan Horse" seem quite the same. FREAKY FABLES have been appearing weekly in the British magazine PUNCH since 1977, and J.B. Handelsman is also a regular contributor to THE NEW YORKER and PLAYBOY. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

Written and Illustrated by Michel Gagne.

The perfect companion piece to Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z, prepare yourself for a botanical tour of wonders like no other in this exotic concoction spawned from the imagination of visionary artist Michel Gagné.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Miceal Beausang-O'Griafa. Art and cove by Juanjo Guarnido. This art book details the creation by Juanjo Guarnido (former Disney animator and co-creator of Blacksad) of the animated music video for Freak Kitchen's song, "Freak of the Week." Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 156 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

A celebration of the "Ghoulden Age" of comics featuring black and white reprints of "The Mummy's Cloth" (originally published in Adventures into the Unknown #7), "The Werewolf Stalks" (originally published in Adventures into the Unknown #1), "The Man Who Died Twice" and "The Corpse That Wouldn't Hide" (both originally published in Web of Evil #5, and "The Legacy" (originally published in Out of the Night #16). Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Horror comics have been a part of the fabric of the industry since the Golden Age of the 1940s. William Schoell examines the evolution of the genre from the Golden Age, through the Silver Age in the 1960, up until the end of the Bronze Age in the early 1980s. Included are the earliest series, like American Comics Group's Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, and the controversial and gory comics of the '50s, such as EC's infamous and influential Tales from the Crypt. The explosion of horror titles following the relaxation of the comics code in the '70s is fully documented with chapters on Marvel's prodigious output, DC's anthologies and titles such as Swamp Thing, as well as the notable contributions of firms like Gold Key and Atlas. This book examines how horror comics exploited everyday terrors, and often reflected societal attitudes toward women and people who were different. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos).

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing.

Written by Stephanie Peters. Art by Berenice Muniz.

Little Johnny Slimeseed isn't like the other monsters living in Nightmare. The gentle swamp creature hates scaring human kids and wishes his fellow ghouls would find another hobby. So he comes up with a brilliant plan--fill the land with oozy, goopy slime trees! If he can plant enough seeds, the monsters won't frighten anyone because they'll be too busy having fun in the sludge! Can Johnny achieve his freaky forest dream?

In this Far Out Folktale, the story of famous American pioneer Johnny Appleseed gets twisted about to create an exciting graphic novel adventure for kids.

Softcover, 40 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Story and art by Dani Jones. Mary Seaver lives in her own world. Its not her fault if sometimes her enthusiasm creates chaos. To Mary, that's what being 10 years old and a huge science fiction fan is all about. Allison Al Seaver is Mary's older sister. Al is everything that Mary is not—cool, calm, collected, and super popular. So it makes sense that when aliens invade their hometown of Pleasant Valley, the two sisters have opposite reactions. While Mary's trying to warn everyone about the end of the world, Als hoping the whole thing will go away so she can make it to the spring dance. But when a secret emerges from their family's past, Mary and Al find themselves turning to their most unlikely ally: each other. A heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, forgiveness, and outer space invasions await in Dani Jones's dazzling debut graphic novel. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Issue #1. Written and illustrated by Carolos Gabriel Ruiz. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.75.

The Residents: Freak Show Ltd. Ed. Artist: Kyle Baker, Brian Bolland, Matt Howarth, John Bolton, Savage Pencil, Richard Sala, Pourneaux Graphics, Dave McKean. Genre: Fiction Step right up and see the freaks, what music they make! Kyle Baker, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Matt Howarth, Dave McKean, Pore No Graphics, Richard Sala, and Savage Pencil? Still not satisfied? How about a full-color pop-up (that comes out of the book) by Charles Burns? Makes a perfect gift. Publication Date: Dec 01, 1992, Format: Full color, Price: $79.95; Age range: 17+ Cover price $79.95.

1st printing. Collects Thing: Freakshow (2002) #1-4 and Thing and She-Hulk: The Long Night (2002). Written by GEOFF JOHNS. Art and cover by SOTT KOLINS. Ben Grimm has bad luck. He never got the grades, he never got the girl and Cosmic Rays shoved the ugly stick down his throat. But where did this stroke of bad luck come from? Is it all in his head? Or has karma caught up with Aunt Petunia's nephew? And what does it all have to do with a carnival attended by the FF's strongman during his youth? Take a look behind Ben's bathroom door, find out just what's underneath those rocks of his and rediscover why the Thing is the coolest - and grumpiest - super hero on Earth! Also featuring the THING & SHE-HULK: THE LONG NIGHT one-shot - written by TODD DEZAGO, and illustrated BRYAN HITCH and IVAN REIS! Softcover, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ron Kasman. July 4, 1971. Five naive young men hit New York for love, sex, art, and comic books. What they encounter is the pivotal time when comics change from a business to an art form and the group meet artist Allan Caldwell, blacklisted for his testimony to Congress which destroyed major comic publishers. Softcover, 228 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.