Icon comic books issue 1

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Hardcover, 358 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $27.95.

Story and art by Heather McAdams. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Warren Elsmore. It's official, there is absolutely no limit to what master modeler Warren Elsmore can create with LEGO bricks! He wowed us with architectural icons from around the globe in Brick City. He amazed us with the wonders of the ancient, natural, and modern world in Brick Wonders. And now, Elsmore takes us to the movies in Brick Flicks, as he recreates iconic scenes from the world's most famous films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky, King Kong, Lawrence of Arabia, and many, many others! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

2025 Edition

1st printing. By Rich Johnson. An engaging insider's celebration of Captain America's seminal comic book stories over the comic book's 80 year run, including all things Cap: his character's origin; various significant storylines over the decades; and his importance as a cultural icon in today's wildly popular superhero climate. Captain America explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics's most popular superheroes with the 30 most significant and influential Captain America stories and includes relevant spinoffs and ancillary comic book events. Framed by longtime comic book industry insider Rich Johnson, the story is told using countless comic book images, film stills, and story-boards: how Steve Rogers origin story as Cap began as a WWII hero and where his story took him further into the twentieth century and beyond; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence of Captain America on all other comic book characters since Cap's inception; and how Captain America is even powerful and relevant in today's comic book (and superhero film) culture. The book contains more than 200 Captain America illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treat-ments, beginning with his inception in the early 1940s to present-day treatments of the character. Captain America will appeal to the fans looking for a great place to start learning about Cap, to megafans, and to Marvel collectors alike. Hardcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.98.

1st printing.

By Sarah J Maas.

Sizzling with action and suspense, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delivers a coming-of-age Selina Kyle who will steal readers' hearts in a new, highly anticipated YA blockbuster: Catwoman! When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Gotham City looks ripe for the taking. Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove that as Batwing he has what it takes to help people. He targets a new thief on the prowl who has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Together, they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman is clever - she may be Batwing's undoing.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Written by Desmond Devlin. Art by Tom Richmond. CLAPTRAP is a hardcover, full color collection of twelve movie parodies by two longtime members of MAD Magazine's "Usual Gang of Idiots": Desmond Devlin and Tom Richmond. Plus other film related features and surprises! Hardcover, 9" x 11-1/2", 124 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Art book by Eric Canete. Originally released as a campaign add-on to Arc Athena #1. Softcover, 9" x 12", 64 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

Marvel/Icon Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Introduction by Paul Dini.

Before ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, before NEW AVENGERS, before SECRET INVASION...Brian Bendis was an award-winning cartoonist, and this scathing Hollywood tell-all was one of his best! Entertainment Weekly gave him an A, Hollywood insiders fell all over themselves to praise him, and fans everywhere gave him a thumbs-up for hilarity.

Now, for its tenth anniversary, Bendis releases his sold-out miniseries FORTUNE & GLORY in color for the first time - featuring colors by Matt Wilson (Phonogram). Marvel once again at the stupidity of Hollywood producers, 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.

This deluxe collection features brand-new text pieces by Bendis, and pages and scenes left on the cutting-room floor.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Icon (1993-1997) #1-8.

Written by Dwayne McDuffie. Art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Forward by Reginald Hudlin.

This is the title that introduced Augustus Freeman, a successful lawyer who covertly uses his alien super-powers to help those in need. But when a teenaged girl from the streets convinces him to use his abilities to inspire his people and becomes his sidekick, Rocket, the affluent Augustus embraces his true destiny and becomes Icon, the hero of Dakota.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Collects Milestone Returns: Infinite Edition (2021 DC) and Icon and Rocket (2021 DC) Season One #1-6. Written by Reginald Hudlin, Greg Pak, and Leon Chills. Art by Doug Braithwaite, Andrew Currie, Scott Hanna, Nikolas Draper-Ivey, ChrisCross, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ryan Benjamin, Khoi Pham, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Don Ho. Cover by Taurin Clarke. Introduction by Alice Randall. When Raquel Ervin discovered a centuries-old alien living in her city, she had no idea she would be awakening a power that would make the world tremble...and transform the pair of them into the superheroes Icon and Rocket! When they declare all-out war on the drug trade, their actions topple a chain of dominoes that nearly unravels the global economy, and brings a sadistic extraterrestrial killer into their own homes! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Incognito (2008 Marvel) #1-6 and Incognito: Bad Influences (2010) #1-5. Written by ED BRUBAKER. Art and cover by SEAN PHILLIPS. From the best-selling award-winning creators of FATALE and CRIMINAL comes the classy deluxe hardback edition of their brutal "Super-Villainin Witness Protection" saga... INCOGNITO! Collecting both INCOGNITO and its sequel BAD INFLUENCES along with many behind-the-scenes extras, previously unseen illustrations and even a few articles, this is the edition you want on your bookshelf! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 368 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Fine $13.00

1st printing. Collects Jinx (1996 Caliber) #1-5. Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis. FIRST TIME IN HARDCOVER! POWERS co-creator Brian Michael Bendis brings back his Eisner Award-winning crime-comic classic in an all-new collection! A female bounty hunter, a handsome small-time grifter and his smarmy partner search for a hidden treasure that takes them on a winding trail through the seedy underbelly of Cleveland - a treasure that's a ticket out of the city and out of "the life." The treasure hunt propels this character-driven film noir loosely based on the western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. If you're a fan of Bendis' work on POWERS, AVENGERS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN or SCARLET, then this book is a must-have for your comics library. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Kabuki (2004 Marvel/Icon) #1-9. Story and art by DAVID MACK. Collecting all nine issues of the acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated KABUKI: THE ALCHEMY series from Marvel's creator-owned Icon imprint - for the first time ever! Readers have been waiting to get the newest KABUKI story in collected form, and this prestige hardcover delivers with loads of extras - including the never-before-seen original ending sequence cut from the single issues, new pages of art, new design pages, a commentary by the author, a "best of" letters column and more! A whopping 320 pages, this high-end hardcover features an embossed cover, watermarked end papers, a book mark, a dust jacket with all-new cover art and an introduction by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

1st printing. One of the worlds most lovable sidekicks returns. Kenneth Carson is so much more than just a boyfriend. He has always been a mirror of his time––sometimes innovative, sometimes traditional, sometimes a feminist icon, and often a symbol of gay culture. Through every reinvention, he has reflected changing ideals, aesthetics, and social movements. This is the very first book dedicated entirely to Ken, tracing his evolution from his debut in 1961 to Ryan Goslings unforgettable portrayal in the 2023 blockbuster movie. This official and comprehensive book offers exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the designers and creatives who shaped Kens history. Featuring never-before-seen images straight from the Mattel archives, it is an essential volume for collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the enduring charm of Barbies iconic counterpart. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $50.00.

Millarworld Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Kick-Ass (2008) #1-8. Written by MARK MILLAR. Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Introduction by Rob Liefeld. Have you ever really wanted to be a super hero? No, I mean really wanted to? Dave Lizewski has - and he's not willing to let it stop with simple daydreams. Designing a suit for himself and taking the name "Kick-Ass," Dave decides to make his dreary existence more exciting - and maybe even help some people in the process. But with no special powers and outmatched by New York City's most hardened criminals, Kick-Ass might be in for a little more than he bargained for. With his super-hero secret identity gaining fans due to a popular viral video, and other masked vigilantes such as Hit-Girl and Big Daddy making their presence felt in the city, Dave knows that his extracurricular activity is dangerous, maybe even stupid - but he's got the itch, and it ain't going away. Extras include variant covers, character design sketches, script to story progression, and introduction by Rob Liefeld. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Stories by Ed Brubaker, J. E. Fullerton, Mack White, R. Sala, K. Myers, David Chelsea, Lloyd Dangle, Anton Musial, G. Parsons, D. Worden, Bobby Madness, Jim Jones, Jason Lutes, and M. Fleener. Art by Brian S., J. E. Fullerton, Mack White, R. Sala, K. Myers, David Chelsea, Lloyd Dangle, G. Parsons, D. Worden, Bobby Madness, Jim Jones, Jason Lutes, and M. Fleener. 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Collects Nemesis (2010 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by Mark Millar. Art and cover by Steve McNive.

CIVIL WAR? Nothing. KICK-ASS? A warmup. What if the smartest, toughest costumed bad ass in the world was totally evil?

Meet Nemesis. He's systematically been destroying the lives of every police chief in Asia, and he's now set his sights on Washington, DC. Between you and me, the police don't have a chance. Do not miss the book that EVERYONE is talking about by the creative team that made CIVIL WAR the biggest book of the decade.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

4 issues in series. 1st Printing. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

1st printing. Collects Painkiller Jane: The Price of Freedom (2013 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Juan Santacruz and Sam Lofti. Cover by Amanda Connor.

Painkiller Jane is back in action on an adrenaline-filled adventure!

Jane is protecting a Saudi Arabian princess visiting New York City, but it seems a number of people want her dead - and the only thing between this bizarre group of would-be killers and her royal highness is our gun-toting, out of control Painkiller Jane! Why has the princess been targeted for death?

As a father and son make a shady deal with the mysterious government bounty hunter Churchill, the killers attack - but Jane strikes back with a vengeance. And even as the princess and her protector go on the run, losing themselves in America, a bloody showdown looms on the horizon - and even Painkiller Jane's skills may not be enough to guarantee victory!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Undercover!" Collects Powers Bureau (2013 Icon) #1-6.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

The newest chapter of the Eisner Award-winning POWERS is here - and it's a bold game-changer!

Now that all powers cases are federal cases, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are now federal agents and must learn to live by the new rules. But when they find themselves dealing with the biggest powers cases in the entire country, will this new life close the closet full of skeletons Deena carries with her? (Absolutely not!) Walker and Deana are up to their necks in the most dangerous chase of their careers when they're faced with a case so dangerous it will take more than just their expertise to solve. Also, Deena is pregnant! So there's that.

Get on board the creator-owned series that shows cops and capes like you've never seen them before!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Undercover!" Collects Powers Bureau (2013 Icon) #1-6.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

The newest chapter of the Eisner Award-winning POWERS is here - and it's a bold game-changer!

Now that all powers cases are federal cases, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are now federal agents and must learn to live by the new rules. But when they find themselves dealing with the biggest powers cases in the entire country, will this new life close the closet full of skeletons Deena carries with her? (Absolutely not!) Walker and Deana are up to their necks in the most dangerous chase of their careers when they're faced with a case so dangerous it will take more than just their expertise to solve. Also, Deena is pregnant! So there's that.

Get on board the creator-owned series that shows cops and capes like you've never seen them before!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Scarlet (2010 Marvel) #1-5. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by ALEX MALEEV. THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING, POWERHOUSE CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND DAREDEVIL, HALO AND THE AVENGERS UNLEASHES ITS BOLDEST PROJECT YET! SCARLET! This is the comic experience of the year! The first creator-owned series by one of the most successful teams in all of modern comics, SCARLET is the story of a woman pushed to the edge by all that's wrong with the world. A woman who decides to stand up and fight back. A woman who will not back down. A woman who discovers within herself the power to start a modern American revolution! In the vein of ALIAS, POWERS and JINX, SCARLET debuts a fascinating new comics character who, with every issue, reveals new things about herself against a completely original backdrop of intrigue and drama. This Premiere collection of the first creator-owned series by Bendis since POWERS - and the first-ever creator-owned series by Maleev - includes tons of extras, a look at the first-issue script by Bendis with new illustrations by Maleev, an all-star cover gallery and more! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Suburban Teens on Acid by Dennis Worden. 24 B&W pages. 10"x7". Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

1st printing. Collects Supercrooks (2012 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by Mark Millar and Nacho Vigalondo. Art and cover by Leinil Francis Yu.

One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing.

Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time.

Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky.

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superior (2010 Marvel) #1-7.

Written by MARK MILLAR. Art and cover by LEINIL YU.

Simon Pooni had it all going for him - plenty of friends at school and good looks, and his coach called him one of the most talented basketball players he's ever seen. But that was when he could still move his legs. Now, he's living with multiple sclerosis, missing all the little things he used to take for granted, and escaping into the world of movies and comics with his best friend.

Then...SUPERIOR entered his life. It's the newest smash super-hero comic from Mark Millar and SECRET INVASION artist Leinil Francis Yu!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Valiant Entertainment preview of Blood Shot Salvation, Ninjak, and Quantum+Woody. 16 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by Rich Johnson. b>Cover by Paolo Rivera. Back Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.

On the eve of Spider-Man's 60th anniversary, a dynamic curation of Spider-Man's seminal comic book stories, including all things Spidey: his character's origin, various significant storylines over the decades, and his popularity as a cultural icon.

The book contains more than 200 illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with his inception in the early 1960s to present-day treatments of the character. Spider-Man will appeal to new fans looking for a great starting place for learning about your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, to megafans, and to Marvel collectors alike.

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

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Hero Initiative makes its move to Riverdale! In the now-grand tradition of Hero's previous Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project, all of Hero's exclusive original covers to the landmark Archie #600 are on display in this great book! Introduction by Dan Parent.Over 50 contemporary artists have made contributions, including Todd McFarlane, Stan Goldberg, Sam Kieth, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, John Romita Sr., Bill Sienkiewicz and more! Also featuring contributions by Ben Dewey, Michael Metcalf, Fred Hembeck, Mike Perkins, Andrew Pepoy, Norm Breyfogle, Cliff Chiang, Stuart Sayger, Mike Kunkel, Chris Samnee, Leonard Kirk, Agnes Garbowska, Aaron Sowd, Al Milgrom, Dave Hillman, Tone Rodriguez, Joe Jusko, Jim Mahfood, Mark McKenna, Jeff Parker, Jack Katz, Al Nickerson, Chris Moreno, Bill Morrison, Colleen Coover, Jimmy Gownley, Nick Bradshaw, Rich Ellis, Jason Bone, Jonathan Case, David Hahn, Dale Keown, Jake Jordan, Mark dos Santos, Fernando Ruiz, Don Perlin & Rachel Ordway. This great volume even includes the blockbuster Archie #600 story! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $10.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st Printing. Written by Rich Johnston. The Avengers explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics' most popular super hero teams and the most significant and influential Avengers stories, and includes relevant spinoffs and ancillary comic book characters and events. Framed by a longtime comic book industry insider and told using hundreds of comic book images, variant covers, and Marvel Cinematic Universe storyboards and concept art, this book recounts the Avengers' essential stories: from the team's origins with Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp; to their most iconic battles; to alternate lineups including the Dark Avengers and the West Coast Avengers; and how the Avengers are powerful and relevant in today's comic book (and super hero film) culture! Hardcover 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, Full color. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. Text by Massimiliano Capella. Translated by Sylvia Adrian Notini and Antony Shugaar. BARBIE: THE CELEBRATION OF AN ICON is a picture book that tells the story of one of the most influential trendsetters in history: Barbie Millicent Roberts. At 65 years of age, the doll continues to be an inspirational muse, true to her nature as a fashion icon, but ever more inclusive and attentive to global issues, consistent with her motto, "You can be anything," which is increasingly contemporary. In the 2023 movie Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, she appeared for the first time in the flesh thanks to actress Margot Robbie, a true contemporary transposition of the original "Teenage Fashion Doll" presented at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959: sinuous lines and a striking face commensurate with the sophisticated aesthetics of the stars of the 1950s. In this book, through five sections and an up-to-date timeline (1959-2024), Barbie helps us reinterpret the social and aesthetic trends that have exercised their influence from the 1950s to present day through history, fashion, society, art, and costume. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

2nd and later printings. Text by Massimiliano Capella. Translated by Sylvia Adrian Notini and Antony Shugaar. BARBIE: THE CELEBRATION OF AN ICON is a picture book that tells the story of one of the most influential trendsetters in history: Barbie Millicent Roberts. At 65 years of age, the doll continues to be an inspirational muse, true to her nature as a fashion icon, but ever more inclusive and attentive to global issues, consistent with her motto, "You can be anything," which is increasingly contemporary. In the 2023 movie Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, she appeared for the first time in the flesh thanks to actress Margot Robbie, a true contemporary transposition of the original "Teenage Fashion Doll" presented at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959: sinuous lines and a striking face commensurate with the sophisticated aesthetics of the stars of the 1950s. In this book, through five sections and an up-to-date timeline (1959-2024), Barbie helps us reinterpret the social and aesthetic trends that have exercised their influence from the 1950s to present day through history, fashion, society, art, and costume. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Softcover, 368 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Patrick James Woodroffe. A true master of fantasy, Woodroffe creates paintings inspired by the mysteries of life and nature. This volume shows the artist's immense creativity with a fantastic collection of artwork, and he provides artist notes about context and inspiration. Long renowned for his book and album covers, Woodroffe's work has been also been highlighted in several recent fantasy collections including the immensely popular Dreamscape series. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing.

By Susan Wilking Horan and Kristi ing Spencer. Foreword by Zac Psen.

If there's one thing Betty Boop knows, it's how to make a lasting impression.

For more than 80 years, the glamorous international icon has sung, sashayed, and "Boop-Oop-a-Dooped" past rules and conventions, unafraid to take risks or set trends, and proving time after time that she can do anything she sets her mind to! Here the authors take ten empowering and universally inspiring themes pulled directly from the classic Fleischer Studios Betty Boop cartoons and demonstrate why they're more relevant than ever in today's world by blending them with modern images and timeless wisdom and advice.

Hardcover, 108 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By Alexandra Monir. Cover by Jen Bartel.

Dinah Lance was eight years old when she overheard the impossible: the sound of a girl singing. It was something she was never meant to hear - not in her lifetime and not in Gotham City, taken over by the vicious, patriarchal Court of Owls. The sinister organization rules Gotham City as a dictatorship and has stripped women of everything - their right to work, to make music, to learn, to be free.

Now seventeen, Dinah can't forget that haunting sound, and she's beginning to discover that her own voice is just as powerful. But singing is forbidden - a one-way route to a certain death sentence.

Fighting to balance her father's desire to keep her safe, a blossoming romance with mysterious new student Oliver Queen, and her own need to help other women and girls rise up, Dinah wonders if her song will finally be heard. And will her voice be powerful enough to destroy the Court of Owls once and for all?

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

By Alexandra Monir. Cover by Jen Bartel.

Dinah Lance was eight years old when she overheard the impossible: the sound of a girl singing. It was something she was never meant to hear - not in her lifetime and not in Gotham City, taken over by the vicious, patriarchal Court of Owls. The sinister organization rules Gotham City as a dictatorship and has stripped women of everything - their right to work, to make music, to learn, to be free.

Now seventeen, Dinah can't forget that haunting sound, and she's beginning to discover that her own voice is just as powerful. But singing is forbidden - a one-way route to a certain death sentence.

Fighting to balance her father's desire to keep her safe, a blossoming romance with mysterious new student Oliver Queen, and her own need to help other women and girls rise up, Dinah wonders if her song will finally be heard. And will her voice be powerful enough to destroy the Court of Owls once and for all?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Collects Brilliant (2011 Marvel) #1-7. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and cover by Mark Bagley. The first creator-owned book by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, BRILLIANT tells the story of a handful of college-age geniuses who challenge each other to solve the mystery of superpowers. Can the best and brightest change science fiction into science fact? And if so, how will the world at large react? BRILLIANT is a thriller of the highest order. It is a story of how true power can either destroy or protect the strongest of friendships. It is the story of how the world will react when our true potential is finally unlocked. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By Rich Johnson.

An engaging insider's celebration of Captain America's seminal comic book stories over the comic book's 80 year run, including all things Cap: his character's origin; various significant storylines over the decades; and his importance as a cultural icon in today's wildly popular superhero climate.

Captain America explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics's most popular superheroes with the 30 most significant and influential Captain America stories and includes relevant spinoffs and ancillary comic book events. Framed by longtime comic book industry insider Rich Johnson, the story is told using countless comic book images, film stills, and story-boards: how Steve Rogers origin story as Cap began as a WWII hero and where his story took him further into the twentieth century and beyond; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence of Captain America on all other comic book characters since Cap's inception; and how Captain America is even powerful and relevant in today's comic book (and superhero film) culture. The book contains more than 200 Captain America illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treat-ments, beginning with his inception in the early 1940s to present-day treatments of the character.

Captain America will appeal to the fans looking for a great place to start learning about Cap, to megafans, and to Marvel collectors alike.

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

Cover price $50.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is not a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, bare-knuckle boxer, bounty hunter, Secret Service agent, Academy Award-winning director, and general force of retribution. Drawn from the author's 10,000-piece collection, Clint Eastwood: Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art associated with his films. With more than 400 unique pieces, this trove gathers posters, lobby cards, studio ads, original art, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Revised and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, a bare-knuckle boxer, a Secret Service agent, and countless other definitive screen archetypes now embedded in our shared pop-culture consciousness. However you define him, Clint Eastwood has a powerful and extremely recognizable image that exists as something beyond the narratives of his films. Featuring a wealth of additional content, this new edition of Clint Eastwood: Icon presents an unprecedented collection of film art and rare material surrounding the legendary actor. This comprehensive trove gathers together poster art, lobby cards, standees, Italian Spaghetti Western Premier posters, studio ads, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Good $3.60

1st Printing - March, 2002. Crab Allan is just your average freelance photographer living in the sleepy fishing town of Newport. Being a photographer means trying to capture the perfect moment, but also one has to contend with other kinds of challenges - a young, mysterious murder witness to fall head over heels for, a government conspiracy trying to cover the murder up, a pair of middle class hitmen, a stereotypical hotdog vendor, a gang of teenage gothic wannabes, a doctor of sorts that likes to hypnotize people for no clear reason, and a monkey that chain smokes (although he is trying to quit). Yes, being a photographer means getting the perfect shot. Unfortunately, everyone else is trying to shoot Crab. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.50.

1st printing.

By Craig Cabell.

Updated from the hardcover, this book provides detailed biographies of the 11 actors who have played the Time Lord, including the latest, Matt Smith! Doctor Who is the world's longest-running science fiction television series, and the role of the Time Lord has been a career landmark for all 11 actors who have played him.

Few roles in television history are as iconic, demanding, or as anticipated by its legion of fans as that of the famous time traveler with two hearts. The lives and careers of each Doctor are put under the spotlight and given the credit they so richly deserve.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

By Jack Faragasso.

The early photographs of Bettie Page is a pictorial of Bettie Page right as she was on the cusp of her fame. Artist Jack Faragasso hired Bettie for an afternoon for as a nude model for his beginning career as a painter. Here, you see the aspiring actress move into the modeling career and would eventually establish herself as the "Queen of the Pinups" and Jack would eventually become a painter of hundreds of paperback covers and an esteemed art teacher.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 54 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Patrick Macias and Samuel Sattin. The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture. Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see feature films, including Akira (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), Millennium Actress (2001), Metropolis (2001), and series, including Astro Boy (1968), Lupin the 3rd (1967), Macross (1982), Ranma 1/2 (1989), Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), Sailor Moon (1992), Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), One Piece (1999), and My Hero Academia (2018). Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Reckoning!"

By Rachael Allen. Cover by Jen Bartel.

In this new launch of a trilogy within the DC Icons universe, experience the origin story of a Super-Villain. This is the Harley Quinn backstory fans have been waiting for.

When Harleen Quinzel scores an internship in a psych lab at Gotham University, she's more than ecstatic; she's desperate to make a Big Scientific Discovery that will land her a full-ride college scholarship and get her away from her abusive father. But when Harleen witnesses the way women are treated across STEM departments-and experiences harassment herself-she decides that revenge and justice are more important than her own dreams.

Harleen finds her place in an intoxicating vigilante girl gang called the Reckoning, who creates chaos to inspire change. And when Harleen falls for another girl in the gang, it finally seems like she's found her true passions. But what starts off as pranks and mischief quickly turns deadly as one of the gang members is found murdered-and a terrifying conspiracy is uncovered that puts the life Harleen has worked so hard for at stake. Will she choose her future-or will she choose revenge?

In this refreshingly feminist spin on the story of our favorite villainess, Harley Quinn: Reckoning traces Harleen's journey from precocious, revenge-obsessed teenage girl to a hardcore justice-seeker on her way to becoming the most captivating Super Villain of all time. This is one story that you won't be able to put down.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Reckoning!" By Rachael Allen. Cover by Jen Bartel. Experience the origin story of a Super-Villain in this Harley Quinn backstory that fans have been waiting for! When Harleen Quinzel scores an internship in a psych lab at Gotham University, she's desperate to make a Big Scientific Discovery that will land her a full-ride college scholarship and get her away from her abusive father. But when Harleen witnesses the way women are treated across STEM departments-and experiences harassment herself-she decides that revenge and justice are more important than her own dreams. Harleen finds her place in an intoxicating vigilante girl gang called the Reckoning, which creates chaos to inspire change. And when Harleen falls for another girl in the gang, it finally seems like she's found her true passions. But what starts off as pranks and mischief quickly turns deadly as one of the gang members is found murdered-and a terrifying conspiracy is uncovered, putting the life Harleen has worked so hard for at stake. Will she choose her future-or will she choose revenge? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, Text. Cover price $11.99.

Story and art by Marc Bell. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

2025 Edition

1st printing. By Rich Johnson. A nerdy insiders accessible celebration of Hulks seminal comic book stories over the comics run, including all things Hulk: Bruce Banner and his characters origin; various significant story lines over the decades; and his presence as a pop-culture icon in todays wildly popular superhero climate. The Incredible Hulk explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics most popular super heroes, looks at the most significant and influential Hulk stories, and includes relevant spin-offs and ancillary comic book characters and events. Framed by longtime comic book industry insider Rich Johnson and told using countless comic book images, variant covers, and Marvel Cinematic Universe concept art of both the Hulk and She-Hulk, the book covers how Bruce Banner/Hulks origin story began; character stories over the decades; Hulks Avengers story lines; and how Hulk is even powerful and relevant in todays comic book (and super hero film) culture. The book contains more than 300 Hulk illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with his inception in the early 1960s to present-day treatments of the character. The Incredible Hulk will appeal to new fans looking for a great place to start learning about Banner and his alter ego Hulk, to megafans, and to Marvel collectors alike. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.98.