The Funnies comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Robert C. Harvey. What made the comic strip so enduring? This fascinating study by one of the few comics critics to develop sound critical principles by which to evaluate the comics as works of art and literature unfolds the history of the funnies and reveals the subtle art of how the comic strip blends words and pictures to make its impact. Together, these create meaning that neither conveys by itself. The Art of The Funnies offers a critical vocabulary for the appreciation of the newspaper comic strip as an art form and shows that full awareness of the artistry comes from considering both the verbal and the visual elements of the medium. The techniques of creating a comic strip - breaking down the narrative, composition of the panel, planning the layout - have remained constant since comic strips were originated. Softcover, 298 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. By Robert C. Harvey. What made the comic strip so enduring? This fascinating study by one of the few comics critics to develop sound critical principles by which to evaluate the comics as works of art and literature unfolds the history of the funnies and reveals the subtle art of how the comic strip blends words and pictures to make its impact. Together, these create meaning that neither conveys by itself. The Art of The Funnies offers a critical vocabulary for the appreciation of the newspaper comic strip as an art form and shows that full awareness of the artistry comes from considering both the verbal and the visual elements of the medium. The techniques of creating a comic strip - breaking down the narrative, composition of the panel, planning the layout - have remained constant since comic strips were originated. Softcover, 298 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing. Written by Patrick Rosenkranz and Hugo Van Baren. Retrospective of the underground comic book boom during the R. Crumb era with tons of photographs and illustrations. Softcover, 8" x 10", 78 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers-

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Stories and art by Samuel J. Galentree. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.75.

1st Printing. Softcover, 8" x 9", 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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Story and Art by D.M. Pitts. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

UK Reprint

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1st printing. Written by Seymour Chwast. Art and cover by Steve Brower. CHARLIE: CHARLES CHAPLIN THE FUNNIEST MAN IN THE WORLD is a light-hearted comic biography of one of the most important cultural figures of the 20th century, suitable for young readers and adults, and lovers of early comedians and film everywhere. Chaplin, and his persona of The Little Tramp was a celebrity known around the world. Humorously illustrated by legendary designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast, of Push Pin Studios fame, with text based on Chaplins own words by Steven Brower, told in the first person, CHARLIE celebrates the life and films of the multi talented actor, writer, director and film score composer. Chaplins film portfolio is wittily portrayed throughout, reflecting the subjects whimsical approach to filmmaking. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Cover by Bob Oksner. Stories and art by Bob Oksner, Don Williams, Ben Levin, Ken Battefield, William Hudson, Ed Good, John Ushler, Gil Turner, Max Plaisted, Leo Isaacs, Tony Loeb, E. Smith, William Martin and Everett Kinstler. A wide-ranging anthology featuring superheroes, funny animals, historical adventure and jungle action. The debut of adventure heroes Wonderman, Zudo, Magnet, and Silver Knight, who would later appear in Mystery Comics (1944); Jungle lord Zudo battles ivory hunters; Grant Halford, aka Magnet, invents a "Geo-Locator" that allows him to find bad guys or missing persons. The Wonderman who appears in this issue has no connection to either the Wonder Man created by Will Eisner for Fox or the later Marvel character. Brad Spencer--Wonderman; Swifty Smith; Perky the Quiz Pig; Zudo; Cactus Cal; Chimp the Champ; Magnet; Pancho and Poco; Pa Tucket; Battleship the Wag; Silver Knight; Pip the Penguin; Wilbur; Chips; Iglik the Eskimo; Red, Bloodhound Detective. 132 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Return of Dr. Trunk", "The Insult That Mada a Man Out of Dan", and "Just Who is this Guy, Anyway?" Stories and art by Greg Holfeld. 20 pgs. Minimal color. Cover price $1.75.

Dell Giant Santa Claus Funnies (1952). Written by Dan Noonan. A Christmas Carol adaptation. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

35¢ Canadian price variant. Dell Giant Santa Claus Funnies (1952). Written by Dan Noonan. A Christmas Carol adaptation. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

1st (only) printing. UK distributed underground comic. Edward Baker, Chris Tyler, Chris Welch art. Adults Only, 7" x 10", b&w, 36 pages.

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Written and illustrated by Jim Phillips. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Canadian price variant. $1.15 cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Awesome Foursome, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When one of Archie's science emperiments explodes, four faculty members at Riverdale High gain super-powers and decide to fight crime as the Awesome Foursome. You Don't Need Drugs To... public service announcement with the Archie gang. The Good Old Days, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Haggly reminisces. Cover price $1.15.

Canadian Edition. Cover price $0.35.

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Comics fanzine published in Oberlin, OH. Editor/publisher Jay L. Zilber. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.85.

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Favorite Funnies, published by DynaPubs of East Moline, Illinois, reprints "The best comic strips of 1912-1945). Among the strips featured are Skyroads, the Phantom, Little Nemo, Batman, Alley Oop, Krazy Kat, Brick Bradford, Charlie Chan and Bringing Up Father, complete stories in serial format. Tabloid-sized 11-14-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect), 18-pages, black-and-white). NOTE: The comic strips reprinted in Favorite Funnies were continued in Vintage Funnies after Favorite Funnies ended with #12. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Phil Nowlan. Art and cover by Dick Calkins. Edited by Alan L. Light. Reprints of the early comic strip that defined "science fiction" for an entire generation. 20th-century soldier Buck Rogers is revived in the 25th century to have space adventures. Reprints the Buck Rogers Sunday strips from 1933 and 1934. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

1st Printing. Signed and numbered (1-500) by Doug Hansen. Story and art by Doug Hansen. 6 3/4-in x 9 3/4-in, 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

2nd Printing. Signed and numbered (501-640) by Doug Hansen. Story and art by Doug Hansen. 6 3/4-in x 9 3/4-in, 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Mini Comic promoted by various shoe stores. Features Casper, Baby Huey, Herman and Katnip, and Little Audrey. The title is derived from "Matty's Funday Funnies", a cartoon show featuring Harvey characters that aired in prime time during the late 50's and early 60's. 5-in x 7-in, 20 Pages, Full Color.

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1st printing. By Ron Goulart. In this definitive collection, Ron Goulart (author of The Great Comic Book Artists), one of the leading historians of pop culture, documents the evolution of the comic strip from The Yellow Kid to Dilbert. Softcover, 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Features the best newspaper comic strips of the year: Archie, Snuffy Smith, Beetle Bailey, Henry, Blondie, Steve Canyon, Buz Sawyer, The Little King, Hi & Lois, Popeye, & others. Also has a chronological history of the comics from 2000 BC to 1959. Published by Avon, 11" x 8-1/4", softcover, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Joe Archibald. Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Charles Curtis, Ed Hermes, Howard Williamson, F. N. Litten, Kenneth Whipple, Charles Driscoll, Joe Archibald, Stookie Allen, Sidney Garber, Earle Danesford, Tack Knight, J. Molina, Hafon, Gil King, Bencho, and Buford Tune. Dell Publishing's first attempt at a comic book. While it did include original material, and was sold on newsstands, it was published on fragile newsprint (including the covers) rather than the standard format that came later. This first issue featured a Deadwood Gulch tale, and other strips by future Sparky Watts creator Boody Rogers: Rock Age Roy, Campus Clowns, and Sancho and the Don. Frosty and Goofy stow away on a polar expedition, but they make the mistake of unpacking their lunches while hiding in the sled-dog kennels. Frosty Ayre; My Big Brudder; Rock-Age Roy; How to Fly; Buck Buford; Under Wraps; Stubby Shoots the Works; Pirates Ahoy; Lucky Duck; How Can I Become an Explorer; Jacky; Jungle Vengeance; Deadwood Gulch; Corporal Tim; Dare Devil Gazabo; Peaches; Shylock Bones; What's Wrong With These Pictures?; Frank and Ernest; Joe Gum; Bug Movies; Sancho and the Don; Cookie Pushers; Campus Clowns. 10 1/2-in. x 15 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.10.

Underground Mini comic. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 10 Pages, Partial Color. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Reid.

From 1970 to 1974, famed British comic artist Ken Reid drew a number of football-related humour strips for Scorcher and Score.

The first time that many of these uproarious strips have been reprinted, Football Funnies includes the first two years of those strips such as Sub, Manager Matt, Hugh Fowler, and the Football Forum pundits.

Hardcover, 140 pages, B&W.

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Story, Art, and Cover by George Hansen. A Follow up to Hansen's "Like Nobody's Bizness" Let's Not 'n Say We Did features appearances by many of Hansen's signature characters, including Mr. Nobody, Hoony Harf, Mr. O.K., and Judy Tunafish! 28 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 1, number 1. October 1938. Contains comic strips and text stories with action, murder mysteries, thrillers, and interesting facts. 8.5" x 4.75". Color cover with B&W interior. 128 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Written and illustrated by Jeff Karrow. Underground funnies. 6 7/8" x 8 1/4", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.45.

Featuring work from John Chamberlin, David Coulson, Max Efroym, Michael Equine, Larry Fuente, Mervinius, Chuck Hathaway, Libby Hopkins, Gary Louzon, Kay Rudin, and Sam Waldman. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

1st appearance and origin of Sub-Mariner.

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Bob Fosters underground comix character Myron Moose returns after 14 years in a new series from Fantagraphics. Includes reprints from his 1970s series alongside new material. Story, art and cover by cartoonist and animator Bob Foster. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #1. British humor comic. 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, black and white.

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Story, Art, and Cover by Martin Hirchak. "Sonny Boy: Keep Your Cool!", "Sourpuss Kitty", "It's 1954 Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?", "Cats in America", "True Tales From the Blackest Pits of Hell", "Prehistoric Pete - Philosophical Caveman", and "Crazy Mark Meets the Smarties". 6.75" x 10.25", 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.10.

Includes Volume 1-3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shannon Wheeler. From the pages of The Onion and the wry mind of cartoonist Shannon Wheeler comes the silliest-and most charmingly packaged-collection of new comics you'll see this year. For more than ten years Wheeler has cultivated a distinctly pointed and playful sense of humor in the pages of his independent comics, Too Much Coffee Man and How to Be Happy. Postage Stamp Funnies frames his wit with even more focus, as each cartoon delivers its punch in a single postage stamp-sized panel. This delightful boxed set of three tiny hardcover books revisits the first year of Wheeler's run in the legendary college humor newspaper. Postage Stamp Funnies runs every week in The Onion, enjoying a circulation of over 1,000,000! Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man has more fans than ever before and the live entertainment event Too Much Coffee Man: The Opera has achieved cult status. Hardcover (3 Volumes Slipcased Horizontal Format), 3 1/2-in. x 2-in., 56 pages (Total), B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. READING THE FUNNIES collects Donald Phelps' essays on early 20th Century newspaper strips - the Golden Age of comic strips, when readers avidly followed the daily and weekly adventures of Flash Gordon, Little Nemo, and Krazy Kats, a time when the critic Gilbert Seldes could write, "Of all the lively arts the Comic Strip is the most despised and, with the exception of the movies, it is the most popular." Most of the essays in this book appear here for the first time. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 306 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By Paul C. Tumey.

The story of screwball comics, with new research and rare art from some of the most hilarious cartoonists of all time.

Before "screwball" became a movie genre, it was a staple of other forms of American culture, including newspaper comic strips. Emerging from the pressures of a rapidly accelerating technological and information-drenched society, screwball comics offered a healthy dose of laughter and perspective. Comics scholar Paul C. Tumey traces the development of screwball as a genre in magazine cartoons and newspaper comics, presenting the lives and work of around two dozen cartoonists, with an art-stuffed chapter on each.

Screwball! offers a wealth of previously un-reprinted comics, unleashing fresh views of some of America's greatest and most-loved cartoonists, including George Herriman (Krazy Kat), E.C. Segar (creator of Popeye), Winsor McCay (Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend), Rube Goldberg (The Inventions of Professor Lucifer G. Butts, A.K.) and Bill Holman (Smokey Stover). In addition, readers will be delighted to discover previously "lost" screwball masters including Gene Ahern (The Squirrel Cage), Gus Mager (Sherlocko the Monk), Milt Gross (Count Screwloose), George Swanson ($alesman $am) and many others.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color.

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Amazing art! Delightful reading! says Buddy Saunders, Lone Star Comics owner. THE SUNDAY FUNNIES Vol. 1 recaptures in full color the magic of Sunday comic sections when they were a full 16"x22" and each strip occupied a full page. On eBay full-size Sunday page sections sell for $10 or more each, but Sunday Funnies brings you 96 pages for just 31c per page! A deal this good is hard to find anywhere! This 96-page section, in three newspaper-style 32-page sections, all 16-in. x 22-in., is printed on a newspaper press on 60 pound offset stock for maximum clarity and longevity. The first issue contains the first 30 GASOLINE ALLEY Sunday pages (1920-1921), the first few months of ALLEY OOP Sundays (1934) and BRONC PEELER Sundays (1934), plus extra pages like KRAZY KAT (1922), STUMBLE INN by Herriman, WEE WILLIE WINKIE, RIGHT AROUND HOME full pages, and others. At 31 cents per page, access to these otherwise impossible to find classics of story and art are now affordable to all. Here's your chance to read and enjoy the greatest of the early comic strips just the way past generations enjoyed them. Read this first volume of SUNDAY FUNNIES and you'll understand why the comic section was the FIRST newspaper section readers went to each morning! Future 96-page volumes will include Gasoline Alley, Little Nemo, Polly and Her Pals, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Alley Oop, Tarzan, Terry and the Pirates, and many, many more historic Sunday pages, presented in the format that they were originally intended for. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Robert R. Barrett. Spanning twenty-one years, from 1929-1950, this book takes a comprehensive look at the creation of the Tarzan newspaper strip. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Tom Wilson. This collection features over fifty full color cartoons and represents the best Ziggy comic strips from the 1970s. These Ziggy adventures, celebrating his 10th Anniversary, paint a rainbow of happiness and laughs for his myriad fans. It's decade of the best of Ziggy in one reading. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Stories and art by Morris Weiss and Herman C. Browner. An early comics anthology featuring humor and funny-animal stories from Charlton, published under the imprint Children Comics Publishing. Bloodhound Sherlock Sniff, better known as Detecto, and his giraffe sidekick Billy Longneck investigate after a runaway cobra steals milk from an unsuspecting cow on a farm. Little Leo, son of the king of the beasts, is framed for robbery and tried by a court of the animals, but the fox lawyer sees an opportunity. In an offbeat take on fairy tales, the King's Men are contractually obliged to attempt to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but none can stand the rotten-egg smell. Plus puzzle and activity pages, fun facts about animals, and a WWII-era rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn in comics form. The Marines' Hymn; Detecto the Bloodhound: The Riddle of the Empty Udder; They Say; Little Leo; Animal Quiz: Okapi!; A Walking Stick; The Low-Down on Mother Goose: The Case of the Rotten Egg!; Rabbit-Son Crusoe; Tricks and Puzzles; Yellowjacket Jr.; Tommy and Dodo; Bojo the Monk; It's True. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Fago. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil Fago and unknown. Punchy tries to sell Shorty a talking dog in a tale starring Punchy and the Black Crow! Plus: Leon wins a trip to a dude ranch in a tale starring Leon the Lyin' Lion! Also: Five single panel Zoo's Who joke cartoons "Who's Who in Zoo" starring Punchy, Black Crow, Leon the Lyin' Lion and Nip the Cat; and Nip the Cat has a bag of magic beans in "The Jackpot"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.