Rat comic books issue 1

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"Waste of the World" Written by Andrew Schaefer and Chris Berryman, with art by Bryant Arnold. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. By Rick Baker and Ken Miller. Foreword by Jackie Chan. Afterwords by Cynthia Rothrock and Vincent Lyn. Rick Baker and Ken Miller have curated a huge selection of reviews of kung fu and swordplay films, gangster flicks, crime dramas, action, horror, fantasy, erotic, and assorted Category III films. Extensively revised and expanded, THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HONG KONG MOVIES includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing, along with insights into the Hong Kong movie industry written by global superstar Jackie Chan and Hong Kong film stars Cynthia Rothrock, and Vincent Lyn. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 328 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Honor Vincent. Art and Cover by George Quadros. It's 2083, and there's not much left of New York City after years of floods, pests, and infrastructure mismanagement. The only people keeping the city habitable for its few remaining residents are the pest controllers, and humane laws mean they generally aren't allowed to kill. Felicia Shepherd is a pest controller who has recently taken over the family business, after her mother disappeared and a rat-related accident took her dad out of commission. Felicia does the best she can for her clients, but her job becomes much harder when swarms of unnervingly organized pests start running rampant across the city! Enjoy the first issue of this NON-STOP! title followed by the entire story collected soon in one volume. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

1st printing.

By Stephan Pastis.

Some believe that the key to humor is timing. Others think it lies in a slightly distorted presentation of the familiar. E. B. White thought that humor ceased to exist upon close examination. But if anyone has humor figured out, it's Stephan Pastis. His philosophy is written in black felt pen on the bulletin board in his home office. It reads: 'When in doubt, kill cute things.'" Lock up your valuables. Stockpile your ammunition. Sandbag your bunker. The familiar foursome of Rat, Pig, Goat, and Zebra-joined now by the fraternity of Zeeba Zeeba Eata crocodiles are here to storm the ramparts of humor in The Ratvolution Will Not Be Televised.

In this fourth collection from the award-winning comic strip Pearls Before Swine, Stephan Pastis deploys all the weapons of his comic arsenal in an all-out attack on the animal (and human) imperfections he sees around him. The result is a collection jam-packed with the sharp-edged humor that has made Pearls Before Swine one of the most successful comic strips running in newspapers today. Just remember: As The Ratvolution Will Not Be Televised makes clear, Pearls Before Swine takes no prisoners.

We warned you.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages. B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Set Sail for Treasure!" Story and art by Alexis Vivallo. The Captain of the Pi-Rats, along his trusty crew, Miguel and José, set sail on this sea-faring adventure! When the Pi-Rats crash their teapot ship on a mysteries island, they must band together to explore--and survive--the creatures that live there! Beyond that though, they must try to save the other rats on the island. Then, the Pi-Rats have a fight! Are the Pi-Rats over so soon? Now venturing into the sewers for treasure, our intrepid heroes have separated and joined up with new crews... but is this goodbye for now or goodbye for ever? And can they escape the stinking sewers? Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Set Sail for Treasure!" Story and art by Alexis Vivallo. The Captain of the Pi-Rats, along his trusty crew, Miguel and José, set sail on this sea-faring adventure! When the Pi-Rats crash their teapot ship on a mysteries island, they must band together to explore--and survive--the creatures that live there! Beyond that though, they must try to save the other rats on the island. Then, the Pi-Rats have a fight! Are the Pi-Rats over so soon? Now venturing into the sewers for treasure, our intrepid heroes have separated and joined up with new crews... but is this goodbye for now or goodbye for ever? And can they escape the stinking sewers? Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $17.99.

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By Justin Hampton. 12 B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Measures 5-1/4" x 8-1/4".

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Story and art by Rich Watson.

A touching modern day fairy tale about a rat that falls in love with a human woman, and the great lengths he goes to win her love. But love is not always a straight and narrow road, and the story isn't as simple as it seems.

Softcover, 72 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.95.

Small Doses - Part 1. Written and illustrated by Cliff Galbraith. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Stories by Ed Big Daddy Roth, Franco, and Craig Ellis. Art and cover by R.K. Sloane. Rat Fink, the underground anti-Mickey created by legendary car customizer Big Daddy Roth, gets his own comic at last, joined by other such Roth creations as Junkyard Kid, Dirty Doug, Cup Cake, Drag Nut, Rat Funk and Motor Mutt. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Text by Douglas Nason. Art and cover by Ed Roth. Ed Roth left a graphic and automotive legacy that shaped the psyche of young men from the 1960s to the present. This retrospective work is a loving monument to his life's achievements-his notable character Rat Fink, and his hot rod culture that was juxtaposed with captivating lowbrow artwork. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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Written & illustrated by Larry Rains Jr. with Brian Keohan. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Cam Kennedy and Eric Bradbury. Cover by Cam Kennedy. Major Taggart leads the squad of four soldiers, court martialed for various offences and dubbed the Rat Pack. These soldiers are sent on do-or-die missions for the Allies during World War II, and despite them resent Taggart and not trusting each other, they must still complete their missions against the Nazi forces. With stories ranging from finding stolen diplomatic papers, destroying German-held dams in Norway, and hijacking Hitler's personal train in order to steal Nazi war plans, this collection brings together the ultimate, and greatest, Rat Pack stories in one volume, with stunning art by Cam Kennedy and Eric Bradbury. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. Collects Rat Queens (2013 Image) #1-16, Rat Queens (2017 Image) #1-25, Rat Queens: Sisters, Warriors, Queens (2023 Image), Rat Queens Special: Braga (2015 Image), Rat Queens Special: Neon Static (2018 Image), Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave (2017 Image), and Rat Queens Special: Swamp Romp (2019 Image). Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Ryan Ferrier. Art by Roc Upchurch, Stjepan Sejic, Tess Fowler, Owen Gieni, Priscilla Petraites, Moritat, Max Dunbar, Will Kirkby, and Casey Silver. Cover by Roc Upchurch. Back Cover by Owen Gieni. Collecting the entire journey of the Rat Queens, from their raucous and wild beginnings as mercenaries to their rise as begrudging heroes. Discover what made this award-winning high fantasy series special and cultivated fans all over the world-the comedy, camaraderie, and adventurous spirit all with a modern twist that makes the main cast of Violet, Betty, Hannah, and Dee feel like people you already knew. This is a fantasy series like no other, with ten years of adventures in one giant tome. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,224 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

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Story and art by Keiler Roberts.

Keiler Roberts is a droll documentarian, unfaltering in her ability to find humor and levity in her life's unflattering moments. Pet deaths and parenting, embarrassing childhood memories and mental illness, Roberts documents her daily life's minutiae, its up and downs, with the deftness of an observational comedian. Her comics demonstrate that sometimes life can deal you a punch to the gut, but it doesn't have to be devoid of a punch line.

Softcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 124 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.00.

1st printing. By Stephan Pastis. At its heart, Pearls Before Swine is the comic strip tale of two friends: an arrogant Rat who thinks he knows it all and a slow-witted Pig who doesn't know any better. Together, this pair offers caustic commentary on humanity's quest for the unattainable. Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams says that Pearls is "one of the few comics that makes me laugh out loud." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Story by Grant DeArmitt. Cover and Art by Armando Zanker. Cassie Aubert searches for all kinds of missing people. Driven by her brother's disappearance, Cassie has spent her tracking runaways, kidnappees, and truants. But until now, Cassie's neve been on the trail of a pagan cultist - or been hunted by one of their gods. Full Color. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 32 pages.

1st printing. Collects Ratchet and Clank (2010 DC/Wildstorm) #1-6. Written by T.J. FIXMAN. Art by ADAM ARCHER. Cover by CREATUREBOX. The bestselling Sony video game franchise is now an action-packed, galaxy spanning comic. With Dr. Nefarious defeated and the universe safe, galactic heroes Ratchet and Clank return to the Solana galaxy for some well-earned rest and relaxation. But when entire planets begin disappearing from the universe without a trace, Galactic President Qwark calls them back into action to solve the mystery. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Adult spoof magazine. Photo wraparound cover. George Woodbridge 'Ratfink" illustrations. "Superman in Israel" cartoon illustrated by Ray Favatta. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, BW. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. Written by Doug TenNapel. Art and cover by Doug TenNapel and Katherine Garner. Earthworm Jim creator DOUG TENNAPEL is publishing his Webcomic RATFIST, a vigilante-in-tights that satirizes comics, politics, philosophy, and even TENNAPEL himself! Featuring a forward written by MST3K/RiffTraxx's MICHAEL J. NELSON, and pinups by RYAN OTTLEY, SCOTT KURTZ, CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS and ETHAN NICOLLE! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Story, art, and cover by Randy Z. Crawford. The noir adventures of Ratman, P.I. 5.5" x 8.5", 16 pages, B&W. Adult content. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories, art and cover by Scott Saavedra. Three of the maligned rodents join forces to form R.A.T., a group dedicated to protecting the innocent. Fred, Reba and Chowder battle evil, in an attempt to show the world that not all rats are bad. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Written by Robert E. Howard. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez.

Collecting 8 horror stories from Conan's creator, Robert E. Howard, with all-new illustrations by Locke & Key co-creator, Gabriel Rodriguez.

This collection includes the prose short stories: In the Forest of Villefere, Wolfshead, Sea Curse, A Tale of Faring Town, Rattle of Bones, The Touch of Death, Dig Me No Grave, People of the Dark, and The House of Arabu. Each story originally appeared in the shudder pulps of the 1920s and 30s and are accompanied by all-new full-color illustration by Rodriguez. Master of horror, Steve Niles, provides an afterword that looks at Howard's prolific and short life.

Published by arrangement with Weird Tales and Robert E. Howard Properties, LLC.

Hardcover, 208 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Jason McNamara. Art and cover by Greg Hinkle. Ten years have passed since Stephen Thorn's fiancée vanished without a trace, and he has grown into a prominent, if bitter, victim's rights crusader. Despite the cold trail and lack of leads, he stubbornly refuses to give up the search. And then...he begins to hear her voice in the strangest of places. Pursued by his own organization and questioning his sanity, Stephen embarks on a grisly journey to save his long-lost love. As he unravels the truth of her disappearance, the body count rises and Stephen finds himself ensnared in a trap that had been set for him long ago. "brutal, terrifying, and devastating...The Rattler is sure to be one of the very best things you'll read all year." Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. - Nick Nafpliotis Adventures in Poor Taste Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Macherot's charming mouse's-eye views of bucolic idyll and his fast-paced, witty storytelling turn this book into something like a Pixar version of The Wind in the Willows. Part of Fantagraphics' program of bringing American readers the best of post-Tintin Franco-Belgian all-ages comics, Macherot's "Sibylline" series (as it is called in French) is widely regarded as one of the great classics of the field. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Stainless Steel Rat (1985) #1-6.

Based on the Story by Harry Harrison. Adapted by Kelvin Gosnell. Art and cover by Carlos Ezquerra.

Based on Harry Harrison's science-fiction classic, this collection features the stunning artwork of Carlos Ezquerra, including the stunning color spreads as they originally appeared in 2000 AD.

James Bolivar diGriz, aka "The Stainless Steel Rat," is many things, including a con man, a thief, and a member of an elite law-enforcement agency known as the Special Corps. After escaping the corps, the Rat crosses paths with the beautiful but deadly Angela. Like Jim diGriz she is also a master criminal, albeit far ruthless.

They are a match made in hell!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/OB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Signed and numbered by Bryan Talbot

1st printing. Collects Tale of One Bad Rat (1994) #1-4.

Story and art by Bryan Talbot.

Bryan Talbot's inspirational story of young Helen Potter and her journey of healing won numerous awards and unending acclaim for the British writer/artist.

His walls are decorated with multiple awards including an Eisner and letters of commendation from Judy Taylor, the chair of the Beatrix Potter Society, numerous teachers and child welfare workers, and such fellow comics-industry luminaries as Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore.

The Tale of One Bad Rat touched the entire comics community and everyone who read it. This is a book that can be enjoyed on many levels; beyond its important message, it's an excellent story. Now Dark Horse is proud to offer a special edition of that ground-breaking graphic novel, a signed-and-numbered hardcover limited to 1,000 copies.

Designed to emulate Beatrix Potter's classic children's books, this keepsake edition features new artwork on the signature plate and all-new illustrations on the front and back four-color endpapers that frame the story. It's the perfect gift for a best friend, especially if you are your own best friend.

Hardcover, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $69.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Bryan Talbot. Helen Potter lived a happy life until she got lost in a nightmare of sexual abuse. Now she's on a journey, a journey which takes her through urban and rural England along the same path that another Potter, Beatrix Potter, once took. Across the decades, two lives touch, and Helen discovers that the strength of two is far greater than one. Bryan Talbot constructs a very special story in The Tale of One Bad Rat, which immediately endears the reader. The victim of childhood sexual abuse, Helen Potter becomes the armored knight before her own personal demons in this story of heroism and courage. o This new deluxe hardcover edition features a new foreword by Neil Gaiman, updated background material, plus entirely new color separations that better highlight the dazzling artwork of this acclaimed, Eisner Award winning graphic novel. Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. NOTE: "A story of strength and pain and survival." - Neil Gaiman"Thoroughly excellent." -Alan Moore Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Tale of One Bad Rat (1994) #1-4. Story and art by Bryan Talbot. Helen Potter lived a happy life until she got lost in a nightmare of sexual abuse. Now she's on a journey, a journey which takes her through urban and rural England along the same path that another Potter, Beatrix Potter, once took. Across the decades, two lives touch, and Helen discovers that the strength of two is far greater than one. Bryan Talbot constructs a very special story in The Tale of One Bad Rat which immediately endears the reader. The victim of child sexual abuse, Helen Potter becomes the armored knight before her own personal demons in this story of heroism and courage. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing.

Written by Andrew Cangelose. Art and cover by Josh Shipley.

This is a book about pigeons...

"You mean 'flying rats'? Pigeons and flying rats are basically the same thing!" Pigeons are considered one of the best flyers in the world. "Pigeons and flying rats are NOT the same thing. This book is about pigeons. Pigeons that can FLY!"

From the creators of This Is a Taco and This Is a Whoopsie, Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley are back with a humorous tale of a "flying" rat and pigeon finding friendship despite their differences.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. By P. C. Hodgell. After her inadmissible behavior in the Women's Halls, Tori, Jame's twin brother, takes her to the college of Tentir, where she faces cut-throat competition and discovers even more buried, poisonous family secrets! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 472 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.95.

1st printing. The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world. But for Queek Headtaker, the only destiny that matters is his own, as he plans his final assault on Karak Eight Peaks. In the depths of that ancient city, two rival kings - the goblin Skarsnik and the dwarf Belegar - prepare to meet the onslaught. And in Karaz-a-Karak, High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer presides over what he knows, in his heart, is the end of the dwarf empire. The Horned Rat rises and nothing will ever be the same! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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1st printing. Written by Darin S. Cape. Art by Zeno Decrux and Hiorsh Gabotto. Cover by Tony Fleecs. An all-ages fantasy adventure blending manga energy with Western storytelling. Featuring a cheeky underdog hero and themes of family, loyalty, and imagination, Zicky is a fast-paced coming-of-age story set in a strange, dangerous world, perfect for readers who love high-energy adventure with heart. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.