Tex comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Written by Charles Dickens. Art by Jen Green. "I never saw my father or my mother, and never saw any likeness of either of them." No classical collection would be complete without the well-loved Dickens title, Great Expectations. The wonderful tale of Pip, Miss Havisham, and the spiteful Estella is retold here with fresh enthusiasm contained within rich Victorian ambience, for a wonderful reading experience. Available in both Original Text and Quick Text editions. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Nathan Hale.

In the early 1800s, Texas was a wild and dangerous land fought over by the Mexican government, Native Americans, and settlers from the United States. Beginning with the expeditions of the so-called "Land Pirates," through the doomed stand at the Alamo, and ending with the victory over Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, the entire Texas saga is on display. Through his vivid depiction and additional maps, and biographies located in the back of the book, Nathan Hale brings new insight for students, teachers, and historians into one of the most iconic structures in the United States.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, 2C.

Cover price $12.95.

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2019 Bigger Badder Edition - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nathan Hale. Remember the Alamo! That rallying cry has gone down in Texas history. But what, exactly, should we remember? Who were the ragtag group of adventurers behind the famous slogan, and how did they end up barricaded in a fort against a Mexican army? Who survived, who died, and how? In the early 1800s, Native Americans, the Mexican government, and settlers from other areas of the United States were fighting over the territory that would become the Lone Star state. Here, vivid illustrations—rendered in black, white, and shades of gray, with tinges of yellow—and witty text tell the story, from Texass near wilderness beginnings to the Battle of the Alamo and General Sam Houstons ultimate victory over General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 148 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Vol. 1 - 1967. Written by Jim Everhart. Photographs by Thaine Manske. 6" x 9", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Original Text - 1st printing. Based on the story by Charlotte Bronte. Adapted by Amy Corzine and John Burns. The Charlotte Bronte classic is brought to vibrant life by artist John M. Burns. His sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre's life during the 19th century will delight any reader with its strong emotions and wonderfully rich atmosphere. Travel back to a time of grand Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty and immerse yourself in this love story. The Original Text edition features dialogue taken direct from Bronte's novel, while the Quick Text edition features modernized dialogue for an easier reading experience. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1984. Written by Francis Edward Abernethy. 5.25" x 8.25", 112 pages, B&W.

Signed and Numbered Edition

1st printing.

Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and cover by Mark Texeira.

Take a journey on the dark side as we explore many of Mark Texeira's covers and sketches with a decidedly "bent" viewpoint - from his creator-owned character Psythe, to monsters and babes, this is volume doesn't repeat any art appearing in any other retrospective.

Includes pieces featuring Vampirella, Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and Elektra, DC Comics' Superman, Wonder Woman, and Joker, and more!

A must have for any fan of fine art!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Limited to 150 signed and numbered copies.

Cover price $39.99.

Sketch Edition

1st printing.

Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and cover by Mark Texeira.

Take a journey on the dark side as we explore many of Mark Texeira's covers and sketches with a decidedly "bent" viewpoint - from his creator-owned character Psythe, to monsters and babes, this is volume doesn't repeat any art appearing in any other retrospective.

Includes pieces featuring Vampirella, Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and Elektra, DC Comics' Superman, Wonder Woman, and Joker, and more!

A must have for any fan of fine art!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Signed Edition - 1st printing. Written by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and Cover by Mark Texeira. A pop culture sketchbook that packs a punch! This collection of Mark Texeira sketches and completed commissions, prints, and other pieces by this classically trained contemporary artist that have never seen print before. Comes in both signed and sketched editions, both PREVIEWS Exclusive editions! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7-in., 36 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 188 copies. Cover price $16.99.

Limited Sketched Edition - 1st printing. Written by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and Cover by Mark Texeira. A pop culture sketchbook that packs a punch! This collection of Mark Texeira sketches and completed commissions, prints, and other pieces by this classically trained contemporary artist that have never seen print before. Comes in both signed and sketched editions, both PREVIEWS Exclusive editions! Softcover 9Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7-in., 36 pages, B&W Cover price $49.99.

Mark Texeira Sketchbook entitled Tex-Tures. Limited to 150 copies. Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Huntress and more. Mostly female comic characters depicted in Texeira's highly detailed pencils. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 28 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Collects Mutant, Texas: Tales of Sheriff Ida Red (2002) #1-4. Written by Paul Dini. Art by J. Bone. The sleepy town of Mutant, Texas, has had its share of disasters, some of which have caused them to - well, mutate. When their special features catch the eye of a traveling freak show, it's down to Ida Red to find out who is attempting to harm the people of her town. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Ninja High School (1986 Antarctic/Eternity) #1-3, 3 1/2 and and 4-23. Story and art by Ben Dunn. What's better than a brick of 25 Ninja High School issues in one volume? It's a titanic text of ticklish tales, trials, and tribulations of Jeremy, Asrial, Itchy Koo, and the rest of the NHS cast. Antarctic Press' large collections are a huge success, leaving fans clamoring for more! Another 600 pages of fun and adventure to amuse and entertain, to bring back memories or discover for the first time. As NHS reaches issue #100, you need to study the stuff that started it all. Softcover, 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Ninja High School (1986 Antarctic/Eternity) #1-3, 3 1/2 and and 4-23. Story and art by Ben Dunn. Attention, class! Godfather of American Manga Ben Dunn has some heavy reading to kick off your Classic Lit course: the Ninja High School Textbook! The first 25 issues of Ninja High School are all in one massive collection. Relive (or experience for the first time) the start of the series that introduced countless readers to the love-comedy manga genre back when most Americans couldn't even pronounce "manga"! Softcover, 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #1-7. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steven Dillon. Cover by Glenn Fabry. At first glance, the Reverend Jesse Custer doesn't look like anyone special--just another small-town minister slowly losing his flock and his faith. But he's about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse now possesses the power of the Word, an ability to make people obey whatever he utters. He begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers from the elusive deity. But those answers are going to be hard-won--especially considering what Heaven has sent to stop him. This compact volume is the beginning of the Preacher saga, one of the most celebrated comics titles of the late 1990s. Created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, this modern American epic of life, death, love, and redemption is also packed with sex, booze, blood, and bullets--not to mention angels, demons, God, vampires, and deviants of all stripes--making for one of the most viscerally appealing tales ever to see four-color print. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By L. Neil Smith, Rex F. May, Scott Bieser, Jen Zach and Scott Bieser. In an alternate time-line where Texas never joined the United States, President John Lindbergh sends his best friend and three Texas Rangers to investigate the crash of a flying saucer near Roswell in 1947. The Rangers must race against agents from the U.S., the Franco-Mexican Empire, California, and the Third-and-a-Half Reich to find the saucer and learn the secrets that will change the course of history - again! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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1ST Revised Printing - 1972. Written by Vernon Smylie. 6" x 9", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Edited by Bob Wayne, who later went on to work for DC as VP of sales, Tales from Texas was the official fanzine of The Dallas Area Science Fantasy Society. Issue #1 includes: cover art by Lewis Shiner; Mike Templin's Soapbox; an interview with Jeff Rovin by Wayne; comic and SF news; and a review of Flesh Gordon by mycomicshop.com owner Buddy Saunders; and a letter from Saunders. 12 pgs. Nov, 1974.

1st Printing - Includes Dust Jacket. Written by Boyce House. Art by William Kresse and Vic Lemay. Tall tales and anecdotes from all across Texas by the inimitable Boyce House! Includes his famous speech "How I took Hollywood by Storm!". Hardcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 3/4-in., 106 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations)

1st Printing - Does NOT include Dust Jacket. Written by Boyce House. Art by William Kresse and Vic Lemay. Tall tales and anecdotes from all across Texas by the inimitable Boyce House! Includes his famous speech "How I took Hollywood by Storm!". Hardcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 3/4-in., 106 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations)

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Written by Mike Wellman, Brad Kayl, Brad Rader and Carol Lay. Art by Tony Salmons, Carol Lay, Allen Gladfelter and Adriann Helton. George Bush and the Fine Art of Character Assassination - Political Satire on the Bush Administration. Atomic Basement gets in on the Patriot Act just in time for the November election. Join President "Tex" as he bumbles his way through four years of fighting "evil" in the name of God and Country. Is he hero or buffoon? Will he be able to stand up against a candidate that actually served his country? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Mauro Boselli. Art by Alessandro Piccinelli. Cover by Maurizio Dotti. Translated by Vladimir Jovanvic. Introduction by Igor Maricic. "Zagor had predicted that him and Tex would again ride together..." Zagor, Tex & Zagor ride together again! Two legends meet again in Texas, near the Comanche Territory and once again the winds of war are blowing. A few years have passed and many things have changed since they met the first time: there has been the Civil War and Tex is no longer an outlaw, but a ranger... Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 138 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Story and art by John Findley. Vampires invade the Old West in this genre-bending horror. The small prairie town of Hangman's Corner may not survive the night as creatures of the night invade. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

1st printing. By Joe Adamson. The man who created Bugs Bunny and the story behind those lunatic Looney Tunes. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by John Canemaker. Red Hot Riding Hood and the eye-popping Wolf are only two representatives of the zany genius of Tex Avery. Recognition for Avery's inimitable talent continues to increase even as interest in animated classics continues to grow. Whether you're already on board or you want to learn more, this fine, hardcover book is just the place to start! Tex Avery is a beautiful, bright work that captures the craziness and wild parody that was Avery's trademark. Original sketches, storyboards, and full-color illustrations highlight the career of the artist who created sixty-five films and numerous unforgettable characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy, during his fifteen-year stay at MGM. Hardcover, 224 pages. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Written by Tito Faraci. Art and cover by Enrique Breccia. Introductions by Graziano Frediani. Far outgunned and outnumbered, the Native American tribe Modoc, led by the famous Modoc chief, Kintpuash (aka Captain Jack) defies the mighty US military at Lava Beds National Park in northeastern California. In this all-out mayhem Tex still tries to uphold justice, no matter the color of the skin. Enrique Breccia's breathtaking, expressive artwork pumps new life to each panel of this dramatic story, based on true events. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 252 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. Rambling lawman Tex Farrell roams the Old West, in a one-shot from DS Publishing. Tex seeks revenge for the Fort Sagamore Massacre. When the new town marshal fails to arrive, Tex steps in to keep justice and investigate what happened to him. After Canyon City is flooded, Tex makes sure that owlhoots don't take advantage of the disaster. Plus a vintage ad for a "Personal Comic Album," used to store hole-punched issues of classic comic books! ("Make Less Work for Mom!") Fort Sagamore Massacre; Bump; Tex Farrell's Corral Chatter; The Mystery of the Missing Marshall; Grubstake War; The Great Deluge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and art by Bill Ellison. 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in. 22 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Written by Mauro Boselli. Art by Michele Rubini. Cover by Massimo Carnevale.

Tex Willer is on the run!

To escape the relentless FBI agent's hunt, the lone outlaw ends up in Florida, where a bloody war has been waged between the American army and the Seminoles for thirty years in the swamps infested with poisonous snakes and ferocious crocodiles.

First a soldier, then a deserter and finally an enemy traitor, Tex will find himself fighting not only for his life, but for the salvation of an entire people!

Hardcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 400 pages, B&W.

Cover price $35.99.

1st printing. Written by Mauro Boselli. Art and cover by Pasquale Frisenda. Tex chooses to travel across the world to help an army officer friend in an extremely sensitive mission, but as situation quickly escalates, he is forced to make a very difficult moral decision! Don't miss this international multiple-award winner! Part of this year's FCBD! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. "The Artist's Great Escape!" By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Includes a bonus 16-page folio autographed by Texeira. Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 400 copies. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. "The Artist's Great Escape!" By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Hardcover , 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by Claudio Nizzi. Art by Joe Kubert. American icon Joe Kubert and Italian writer Claudio Nizzi collaborated on Tex: The Lonesome Rider at the turn of the new century-and this standalone graphic novel is now available to a wider English-language audience! Tex tracks four ruthless killers who have massacred a peaceful farming family, using his ranger's ingenuity and brute force when needed! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Signature Edition 1st printing.

Written by Mauro Boselli. Art by Stefano Andreucci. Cover by Michele Rubini. Back Cover by Stefano Andreucci. Introductions by Graziano Frediani, Gianmaria Contro, and Luca Barbieri. Translated by Vladimir Jovanovic.

With a self-contained, all-ages story by the main Tex writer and editor, Mauro "The Bos(s)" Boselli (whom those familiar with Epicenter Comics had already chance to meet), and stunning artwork by maestro Stefano Andreucci (Zagor: Terror from the Sea), Tex: The Magnificent Outlaw (Signature Edition) offers us a glimpse into Tex in his younger, pre-ranger days, or better, his (magnificent) outlaw days!

As Tex is framed for the crime he did not commit, he will stop at nothing to clear his name, and in the process he will both, teach and learn some hard-won life lessons.

Hardcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 252 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Mauro Boselli. Art by Civitelli, Mastantuono, Dotti, Runini, Andreucci, Bocci, and Claudio Villa. Cover by Claudio Villa. Translated by Vladimir Jovanvic. Introduction by Graziano Fredieni. "Sometimes they return...at least in the Valley of the Shadows!" Don't miss this special celebratory book for 75 years of Tex! Tex is hunting a fugitive, but on his journey he unexplainably finds himself facing old adversaries, who were supposed to be dead! Some of them are trying to prevent him and some are trying to help him get to his new destination, a place called Mesa del Sol. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 186 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

American Heritage Junior Library - 1st printing. From the Alamo to Chapultepec, this book, illustrated with paintings, prints, drawings, maps and photographs of the period, covers a very important time in American History for the Lone Star State. Hardcover, 154 pages, PC/PB&W.

Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Stefano Raffaele Cover by Darick Robertson A Special written by Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN) with art by international sensation Stefano Raffaele! Thirty years after the gruesome events of the infamous 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' film school grads come to Travis County to document the Hewitt clan. But has the terror really ended? Has Leatherface really faded into urban myth? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

1st Printing. Written by Ken Weaver. Art and Cover by R. Crumb. A handy guide to Texas slang from musician, artist, and former Airforce translator Ken Weaver, with spot illustrations by legendary underground comix artist R. Crumb! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

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1st (1928) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. For may years, and as late as the mid-1960's, the little comic was used in Texas schools as a teaching aid. Cardboard Cover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W.

1st (1928) Edition [9 1/2-in.x 12-in.] - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. For may years, and as late as the mid-1960's, the little comic was used in Texas schools as a teaching aid. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 232 pages, B&W.

6th (1970) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 218 pages, B&W.

3rd (1943) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. Originally published in 1928 as a premium giveaway from the Magnolia (Mobil) Petroleum Company, this is the revised 1943 edition. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. For may years, and as late as the mid-1960's, the little comic was used in Texas schools as a teaching aid. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 132 pages, B&W.

4th (1956) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. Originally published in 1928 as a premium giveaway from the Magnolia (Mobil) Petroleum Company, this is the revised 1956 edition. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. For may years, and as late as the mid-1960's, the little comic was used in Texas schools as a teaching aid. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 132 pages, B&W.

5th (1963) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 218 pages, B&W.

6th (1970) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. Hardcover, 9-in. x 6-in., 218 pages, B&W.

7th (1985) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 154 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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January 1962. 5.5" x 8.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Pierre Dubois. Art and cover by Dimitri Armand. Translated by Jerome Saincantin.

Texas Jack is a legendary hero, a crack shot and a champion of the helpless who gunned down dozens of enemies... in his traveling show and the novels that bear his name! In reality, though, he's never been west, and has never shot at anyone.

So when a government agent asks him to go to Wyoming to face a bloodthirsty maniac, his first reaction is to say no. Yet to preserve his reputation, he eventually takes the job, and leaves with his three co-stars in the show.

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

Cover price $15.95.