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1st printing. From master story teller Guillermo del Toro comes The Shape of Water, an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of silence and isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. The Art and Making of The Shape of Water chronicles the entire filmmaking journey, from development to design to filming. Featuring interviews and commentary from key actors and members of the creative team, the book also showcases the amazing concept art and design work created for the film. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

2nd and later printings. From master story teller Guillermo del Toro comes The Shape of Water, an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of silence and isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. The Art and Making of The Shape of Water chronicles the entire filmmaking journey, from development to design to filming. Featuring interviews and commentary from key actors and members of the creative team, the book also showcases the amazing concept art and design work created for the film. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Written by JACK C. HARRIS & KARL KESEL Penciled by STEVE DITKO Cover by MARK BAGLEY From the depths of the Marvel Vault comes a long-lost issue from Mighty Marvel mainstay Steve Ditko! Face front, fans! This is Johnny Storm--the high-flying HUMAN TORCH--with a tale so taut with tension and terror it couldn't be told until today! When that twisted genius, the Wizard, gains the power of the moon's magnetism he becomes more dangerous than Magneto! Add in that bull-headed behemoth, the irrational HULK, and it's up to Yours Truly to save the day! Again! Don't miss this page-turning epic of betrayal, brute force, and blazing heroics as only mighty Marvel (and me!) can tell it! 32 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Strange Tales (1951-76) #101-117 and ANNUAL #2. Fantastic Four and a relatively unknown teen hero named Spider-Man, Mighty Marvel decided to go out on a limb and put these two risky ideas together into a featuring starring...The Human Torch. With Jack Kirby on art, man, talk about yer risky business, True Believers. But, believe it or not, yes, even with that kind of pedigree it was a sure-fire hit! Johnny Storm the thrill-seeking, impulsive teen wonder of the Fantastic Four set the world on fire in these scorchin' solo stories! He's going to head-to-head against none other than Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, Captain America, Paste-Pot Pete, the Wizard, the Sandman and the Living Bomb! If that ain't diagnosis teenage angst, than you can call me Freud! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Written by Roger Stern. Art by Mike Mignola and Mark Badger. Cover by Mike Mignola.

Doctor Doom has a cunning plan to rescue his Mother's soul from Mephisto. All he needs is the unwilling help of Doctor Strange. Special guest-appearance by the Ancient One.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by J. Torres. Art and cover by Rick Burchett.

Feisty tomboy high school freshman Jinx explores the social perils of the high school experience as old friendships change and she struggles with the new expectations attached to becoming a young woman.

A new school means new rules, such as no co-ed teams, which means she can't even play ball with the boys who were in little league with her. As rules and relationships become more complicated, one thing remains the same: Jinx means bad luck to anyone who gets in the way of her getting her way!

This outstanding graphic novel is a bright, full-hearted coming of age story told with great humor, charm and compassion.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

Add to cart Fine $8.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.20

1st printing. Collects Justice League of America (2006- 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Brad Meltzer. Art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope. Cover by Michael Turner. New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, The Book of Fate) redefines the World's Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this hardcover collecting the first six issues of the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA series, featuring art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman decide to re-form the Justice League and must choose the new roster of members. A new villain appears during their selection process, and he's just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the league. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Human Torch Comics (1940-1949) #2-5a (Yes, folks, odd numbering was not solely the province of modern comic books; the Torch's solo book started with issue #2 and had two #5s).

Story and art by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, and JOE SIMON. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG.

Marvel presents more Golden Age goodness, reprinting the first four issues of HUMAN TORCH from 1940-41. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, including the introduction and origin of Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid. See the Torch and Toro fight side-by-side with the Mighty Sub-Mariner!

Also featuring the adventures of Microman, Mantor the Magician, the Fiery Mask and the Patriot.

Hardcover, 266 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN (2003-2011) #37-42. Written by Alan Burnett. Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs. Written by Alan Burnett (Superman/Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond animated series) and illustrated by BATMAN art team Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs! This volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and Superman from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and more! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Includes 3-D glasses. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Norman Maurer. Eclipse Comics reprints the Tor 3-D comics from 1953, originally published by St. John, featuring 3-D effects by Ray Zone. Comics legend Joe Kubert won fans early in his career with his tales of Tor, a caveman struggling for survival in a world where humans co-exist with dinosaurs. Tor aids an underground tribe in their battle with a Cave Snake. Then he battles a giant turtle, escapes a forest fire, and witnesses a dinosaur battle. Plus illustrations of dinosaurs by legendary artist Russ Heath, and a new cover by Kubert. Tor; 1,000,000 B.C. History of Prehistoric Animals: Triceratops, Brontosaurus; Wizard of Ugghh; Danny Dreams. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Does NOT include 3-D glasses. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Norman Maurer. Eclipse Comics reprints the Tor 3-D comics from 1953, originally published by St. John, featuring 3-D effects by Ray Zone. Comics legend Joe Kubert won fans early in his career with his tales of Tor, a caveman struggling for survival in a world where humans co-exist with dinosaurs. Tor aids an underground tribe in their battle with a Cave Snake. Then he battles a giant turtle, escapes a forest fire, and witnesses a dinosaur battle. Plus illustrations of dinosaurs by legendary artist Russ Heath, and a new cover by Kubert. Tor; 1,000,000 B.C. History of Prehistoric Animals: Triceratops, Brontosaurus; Wizard of Ugghh; Danny Dreams. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Limited edition; may or may not be signed and numbered. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Norman Maurer. Eclipse Comics reprints the Tor 3-D comics from 1953, originally published by St. John, featuring 3-D effects by Ray Zone. Comics legend Joe Kubert won fans early in his career with his tales of Tor, a caveman struggling for survival in a world where humans co-exist with dinosaurs. Tor aids an underground tribe in their battle with a Cave Snake. Then he battles a giant turtle, escapes a forest fire, and witnesses a dinosaur battle. Plus illustrations of dinosaurs by legendary artist Russ Heath, and a new cover by Kubert. Tor; 1,000,000 B.C. History of Prehistoric Animals: Triceratops, Brontosaurus; Wizard of Ugghh; Danny Dreams. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Japanese Art Book. "Type-A" Edition Cover by Yuka Nakajima. Slab consignment recording only.

Japanese Art Book. "Type-B" Edition Cover by Tony.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $715.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4667443001

Cover art by Gill Fox. Untitled story; Ed takes Torchy and Tess to visit his inventor friend Elmo who has just developed a robot that answers voice commands; Unfortunately, the robot takes things a little bit too literally; Sam Brown tries to sell hatpins but almost gets engaged to a homely princess instead. Untitled story; Torchy gets on a radio quiz show. "Just Call Me Sugah" text story. Untitled story; Ed gets a job as a millionaire's chauffeur and tries to get money to back a show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Torrent (2023 Image) #1-5. Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art and cover by Justin Greenwood. From MARC GUGGENHEIM (Arrow, X-Men Gold, Star Wars: Revelations) and JUSTIN GREENWOOD (THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME, Future State: Gotham), the team who brought you the critically acclaimed series Resurrection, comes a brand-new superhero universe. Michelle Metcalf is CRACKERJACK, the world's most happy-go-lucky hero, until tragedy forces her to cross the line from hero to vigilante, setting off a never-ending battle that pits her against the worlds most vile criminals and THE PRAETORIANS, its greatest heroes. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Yarns from Toyburg!"

Written by Brett Uren, Cy Dethan, Brockton McKinney, Janos Honkonen, Glenn Moane, Grainne McEntee, Jon Scrivens, Kieran Squires, Frank Martin and Jake Young.
Art by Peter Mason, Saoirse Louise Towler, Jon Scrivens, Randy Haldeman, Matt Rooke, Giles Crawford, Carlos Zamudio and Hal Laren.

Torsobear: Yarns from Toyburg is a collection of 12 grisly crime yarns, written in the style of old film noir and set in a world of toys. In the fluffy-noir world of Toyburg, some toys just don't play nice... Dismembered teddy bears are being found in the back alleys of this sweet city. It's up to our hero, rookie detective Ruxby Bear, and his partner, Officer Hazbrow, to solve the string of murders, no matter how high and far the clues take them.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $15.75 View scan

Cartoons and comic strips by Gary Hallgren, Dan O'Neill, Shary Flenniken, Bobby London and Ted Richards. Contains strips reprinted from Air Pirates and The Realist. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange/Doctor Doom Triumph and Torment GN (1989), Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #57, Material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #8, Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) #16, and Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) #43.

Written by Roger Stern, Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola, Mark Badger, Kevin Nowlan, Gene Colan, Terry Austin, Tom Palmer and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Mike Mignola.

Every year on Midsummer's Eve, Victor von Doom clashes with the forces of evil in a vain attempt to free his mother's soul from Hell. But only when Dr. Strange is finally convinced to join the fight does he have any hope of altering the outcome in his favor.

The unlikely allies must first journey to Mephisto's infernal realm, where they find the cost of one soul may be more than they are willing to pay!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Doctor Strange/Doctor Doom Triumph and Torment GN (1989), Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #57, Material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #8, Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) #16, and Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) #43.

Written by Roger Stern, Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola, Mark Badger, Kevin Nowlan, Gene Colan, Terry Austin, Tom Palmer and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Mike Mignola.

Every year on Midsummer's Eve, Victor von Doom clashes with the forces of evil in a vain attempt to free his mother's soul from Hell. But only when Dr. Strange is finally convinced to join the fight does he have any hope of altering the outcome in his favor.

The unlikely allies must first journey to Mephisto's infernal realm, where they find the cost of one soul may be more than they are willing to pay!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) Annual #2 and material from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #101-134.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Back Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers.

After the Fantastic Four's groundbreaking debut, readers couldn't get enough of Marvel's innovative new heroes - especially the Human Torch! So Stan Lee and Jack Kirby gave the fiery teen sensation his own series in the pages of STRANGE TALES!

After a hot streak of solo stories, the Torch was joined by the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, and the two teammates tackled some of the wildest ne'er-do-wells of the Silver Age: the Wizard, the Sandman, the Rabble Rouser, Plantman and the one and only Paste-Pot Pete!

Also featuring Marvel's first fire-and-ice battle between the Torch and the X-Men's Iceman - and guest stars Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman!

Softcover, 520 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein (a.k.a. R. Berns), Ernie Hart (a.k.a. H.E. Huntley), Jerry Siegel (a.k.a. Joe Carter), Dick Ayers, Bob Powell, and Larry Ivie.

Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, George Roussos (a.k.a. Geo. Bell), Carl Burgos, Paul Reinman, Frank Giacoia (a.k.a. Frank Ray), Bob Powell Chic Stone, Mike Esposito (a.k.a. M. Demeo), and Wally Wood.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Collects Human Torch (2003 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Skottie Young, Joe Seung, and Pierre-Andre Dery. Cover by Skottie Young. Back Cover by Skottie Young and Joe Seung. Scorching-hot solo adventures of the Fantastic Four's resident hotshot! Johnny Storm is the youngest member of the world-famous Fantastic Four, with the powers and temperament of fire itself. He's impulsive, restless and thrill-seeking by nature - and now, his past is coming back to haunt him, big time! Years ago, after gaining his powers, Johnny soon became the most popular student at his high school - but the Big Man on Campus before then was Olympic-bound wrestler Mike Snow. The Snow/Storm rivalry reached a terrible climax when the two fought over a girl. Now a firefighter, Snow hoped he would never lay eyes on Johnny again - until one of his colleagues inexplicably bursts into flames! To solve the mystery plaguing New York's Bravest, the Human Torch will have to fight fire with fire! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Ages 10-14 Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

1st printing. Collects Justice League of America (2006- 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Brad Meltzer. Art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope. Cover by Michael Turner. New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, The Book of Fate) redefines the World's Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this hardcover collecting the first six issues of the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA series, featuring art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman decide to re-form the Justice League and must choose the new roster of members. A new villain appears during their selection process, and he's just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the league. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Human Torch Comics (1940-1949) #2-5a (Yes, folks, odd numbering was not solely the province of modern comic books; the Torch's solo book started with issue #2 and had two #5s). Story and art by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, and JOE SIMON. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG. Marvel presents more Golden Age goodness, reprinting the first four issues of HUMAN TORCH from 1940-41. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, including the introduction and origin of Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid. See the Torch and Toro fight side-by-side with the Mighty Sub-Mariner! Also featuring the adventures of Microman, Mantor the Magician, the Fiery Mask and the Patriot. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Man (1990-1998) #1-5 and Marvel Age Preview (1990) #1. Story and art by TODD MCFARLANE. Blood washes the streets of the Big Apple. Torment plunges Spider-Man into the darkness within us all as he hunts the Lizard through the streets and sewers of New York City, trying to put an end to the bloodthirsty, homicidal rampage left in his wake. But what is driving the Lizard? Is it an answer that Spider-Man is prepared to face? Or will it be so shocking that it will make even the most courageous hero question his sanity? Torment is a terrifying, action-packed epic that made -- and continues to make -- comic history! Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 27 for Variant cover. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) #1-12 and Saga of the Original Human Torch (1990) #1-4.

Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Art and cover by Rich Buckler.

Namor the Sub-Mariner, Avenging Son of Atlantis. Jim Hammond, the original android Human Torch. Two icons whose rivalry dates all the way back to the dawn of Marvel Comics. Now, learn the full story of two legendary adversaries who would one day become allies, even friends. From enemy of mankind to wartime savior - from Fantastic Four foe to staunch Invader, Defender and Avenger - Namor is a man of contrasts. Relive the life and times of Marvel's mightiest mutant as only he could see it. Imperius Rex!

Meanwhile, a recently revived Torch looks back to his own uncanny creation. Meet his sizzling sidekick, Toro; learn his incredible part in Hitler's downfall; and discover why the flame of Marvel's first hero was doused for so long!

Softcover, 392 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN (2003-2011) #37-42. Written by Alan Burnett. Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs. Written by Alan Burnett (Superman/Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond animated series) and illustrated by BATMAN art team Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs! This volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and Superman from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and more! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

2nd and later printings. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN (2003-2011) #37-42. Written by Alan Burnett. Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs. Written by Alan Burnett (Superman/Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond animated series) and illustrated by BATMAN art team Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs! This volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and Superman from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and more! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

DC Comics: The Joe Kubert Library - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects One Million Years Ago (1953) #1 and Tor (1953 St. John) #2A & 2B (3-D Comics). Story and art by JOE KUBERT. Booklist says: "Vintage Kubert is on display in a lavish series reprinting the entire run of Tor, Kubert's contribution to the array of ersatz Tarzans that mushroomed in the 1950s. What distinguished Tor was that it was set "a million years ago," so the character fought dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts rather than lions and apes." - Gordon Flagg Hardcover, 144 pages, 8-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $49.95.

Japanese Art Book. Type-A Cover by Yuuki Hagure. Japanese Language.

Japanese Art Book. Type-B Cover by Shota Aihara. Japanese Language.

Japanese Art Book. Summer 2017. Type-B Cover by Tony. Japanese Language.

Type-B Edition. Cover by Homunculus. Japanese Illustration Book. Japanese Language.

Type-BX Edition. Cover by Homunculus. Japanese Illustration Book. Japanese Language.

b&w. reprints. Olivia De Berardinis painted cover. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Torchy (1991 Innovation) #1-4. Art by Bill Ward. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Featuring Torchy Golden Age rreprints with good girl artist Bill Ward at the height of his career. Plenty of curvy dames, wild action and humor! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Written by Rafael Nieves. Art by Vince Locke. Cover by Ken Meyer Jr.

This is the first in a series based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role-playing game, telling a unique story of fame and origins within the passionate "Toreador" vampire clan. Jane Fordham, a disillusioned and frustrated actress, is also "Fannie Fang" the exotic hostess of TV's Midnight Theatre. But when a strange man seeks to seduce her into the role of a lifetime, she may face an endless masquerade! What fruit will come to bear from the mingling of these two strangers' desires? And what veil shall be neatly torn away to expose a true and horrible world, one that most think exists only in legend?

Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Cover by Bob Powell. Edited by Roger Broughton. Stories by Nicola Cuti and Roy Ald. Art by Bob Powell, Tom Sutton and Wally Wood. A reprint of a classic Fawcett sci-fi one-shot from 1950. Adventurer Ross Lanning revives the lost alien spacecraft that he discovers in the South American jungles, but fortunately, their intentions are good. He joins them in an effort to save humanity from the threat of its own atomic weapons. (Oddly, there are no characters named Vic Torry in the comic.) In the backup story from Charltons Ghostly Tales, Blake and Gina are testing a device that will revolutionize space flight, but their new pilot has a secret. The Flying Saucers; The Anywhere Machine. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. Stories, art, and cover by Akira Toriyama. From Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga creator of Dragon Ball, comes this special collection of short stories spanning the first few decades of his career. Serving as both a collection of his early works and a history of his life as a manga writer and illustrator, this giant tome is packed with everything you could ever want as a fan of classic shonen manga! Hardcover, 6-in, x 8 1/2-in., 640 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Man Human Torch (2005) #1-5. Written by DAN SLOTT. Art by TY TEMPLETON. Cover by PAUL SMITH. Hang tight, True Believer! It's five all-new, old-school adventures featuring your favorite web-headed hero and his pal, the walking matchstick! Follow them through the years - from high school to present day, from the Negative Zone to the Coffee Bean, from Dorrie Evans to Mary Jane Watson-Parker. It's all here! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Steve Englehart. An explosive new Max August magickal thriller from one of the great comics masters Legendary comics writer Steve Englehart returns to the adventures of Max August in the fourth novel in his fantasy thriller series. Max August was once a regular guy, before he learned the ways of magick and immortality, and now he must face the vast, worldwide conspiracy known as the Necklace. The Necklace plots a massive catastrophe fueled by the magical power of a demonic entity. Max will need all his magick, and all the help he can get, for him to have any chance to thwart the attack and survive to fight another day. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $28.99.

Tor Edition1st printing. Collects Book of Ballads and Sagas (1996) #1-4.

Written by Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Charles Vess.

Illustrated and presented by one of the leading artists in modern fantasy, Charles Vess, this unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas re-imagined in sequential art form features collaborations by an all-star cast of modern fantasists including Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Finished with full lyrics and discographies of the classic versions of these songs and tales, The Book of Ballads is an event in the worlds of fantasy and graphic storytelling.

Hardcover, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects Book of Ballads and Sagas (1996) #1-4. Written by harles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. Illustrated and presented by one of the leading artists in modern fantasy, Charles Vess, this unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas re-imagined in sequential art form features collaborations by an all-star cast of modern fantasists including Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Finished with full lyrics and discographies of the classic versions of these songs and tales, The Book of Ballads is an event in the worlds of fantasy and graphic storytelling. Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Guillermo Del Toro and Marc Zicree. Art by Guillermo Del Toro. An intimate look into one of the most imaginative minds of this century, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosties contains notes, drawings, and untold creatures from the director's private journals and filmmaking diaries, with never-before-seen characters, art, and ideas of things to come. The volume begins with an interview of del Toro by Marc Scott Zicree, in which they identify and discuss del Toro's reigning themes (such as clockwork monsters, parent-child relationships, and the use of ancient tomes). The second half of the book contains faithful reproductions of del Toro's most elaborate illustrated notebooks. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 264 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects stories from Marvel Mystery Comics (1939-1949) #7-10 and Human Torch Comics (1940-1954) #5B, 8 and 10.

Written by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos and John Compton. Art by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Al Fagaly, Carl Pfeufer, Ed Hamilton and John Jordan. Cover by Alex Schomburg.

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - beginning with the first two superstars of the Flying Forties!

The original Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner get along as well as fire and water, and several of Timely's greatest comics feature the twin titans clashing in fantastic feature-length fisticuffs! A rivalry for the ages is born when Namor, mistreated by the surface world, attacks New York - and the Torch stands in his way! As World War II rages, Namor decides to create peace by flooding the planet! Can the Torch and his young sidekick, Toro, bring Namor back to his senses? They'd better - because the Nazis are on the attack, and the Golden Age archrivals must put aside their differences aside and unite against a common foe!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #1-13 and Doctor Strange/Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment GN (1989 Marvel).

Written by Peter Gillis, Roy and Dann Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficer, and Roger Stern. Art by Richard Case, Tom Sutton, David Ray, Dan Day, Randy Emberlin, Tony DeZuniga, Jackson Guice, Jose Marzan, Jr., Mark Badger, and Mike Mignola. Cover by Kevin Nowlan and Veronica Gandini. Cover by Mike Mignola and Thomas Mason.

The Doctors are in!

The world believes Doctor Strange is dead - but he might soon be when Dormammu steals his body! Can Clea and Topaz help Strange regain control of his corporeal form?

Then, the New Defenders return and Strange takes on a new apprentice: the other-dimensional Rintrah! But the Doc's soul is at stake when Baron Mordo strikes - and demon-lords Satannish and Mephisto make their move! NOW magazine makes Stephen its cover star - but what is his brother Victor's secret? And when the Acts of Vengeance erupt, Strange and Clea must face the Hobgoblin, the Enchantress and Arkon!

Plus, in a graphic novel classic illustrated by Mike Mignola, Doctor Strange joins Doctor Doom on a journey into Hell!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 8 of the Doctor Strange Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1988–1989.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Donato. A collection of pilitical satire touching on all the Hot Button issues of a very turbulent era. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.