Vanguard comic books issue 1

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1st printing. By Irwin Hasen. Loverboy is the risqué, romantic escapade story of a short bachelor, who adores tall women. The double-breasted suit wearing man-about-town seeks psychiatric insight to his tendencies in this humorous new graphic novel by award winning Dondi cartoonist, Irwin Hasen. Also includes a major biography of the noted cartoonist, and is filled throughout with Hasen's famous humor. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Neal Adams. Collected into an English-language graphic novel for the first time, this graphic novel featuring the Frankenstein Monster, Count Dracula, and the Werewolf was originally serialized in Adams' groundbreaking anthology Echo of Future Past. This edition has been digitally re-colored, and a special section offers rare paintings, sketches, and drawings of monsters that captured his imagination. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Compiled by J. David Spurlock. Art by Frank Brunner. Enter the fantasy world of Frank Brunner with classics and dozens of never-before-seen paintings and illustrations. Mythos: Fantasy Art Realms of Frank Brunner is a dazzling showcase of classic and brand-new art from this master of fantasy illustration. Top properties Conan, Man-Thing, Doctor Strange, Red Sonja, Howard the Duck, Elric, and many others are featured in this exciting collection, along with insightful commentary. Fans of animation, graphic novels, and fantasy art will be thrilled by the classic illustrations Brunner designed for Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal magazine, Disney, Dreamworks, and other top studios. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Hardcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.00.

1st printing. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Hardcover, 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $35.00.

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Add to cart Fine $42.00

2nd and later printings. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Hardcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Pat Boyette. Introduction by Alex Toth. Collects the classic horror stories by the master of the macabre, Pat Boyette! Includes the tale of Aaron Parigee, who would not dream his curse of the damned; space explorer, General Aaden; and Skaakland, the chilling darkness at the end of the world. These and other tales of Black Death, ghouls, ancient Egypt, space travelers, witches, demons, warriors, and geeks will chill readers to the bone! Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Stephen D. Korshak and David Spurlock. Art by J. Allen St. John. Devoted to the work of J. Allen St. John, this volume concentrates on the artist's full-color fantasy, science-fiction and adventure paintings for novels and pulp-magazines for famous authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jack Williamson, Robert E. Howard and more. St. John is the original grand master illustrator of Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, and others. His illustrations inspired generations of later fantastic artists including Roy G. Krenkel, Jeffrey Jones and Frank Frazetta. St. John will always be recognized as the first, and most important, illustrator of Burroughs' writings. Also featured are essays by renowned science-fiction author Jack Williamson; Danton Burroughs, Lin Carter, and illustrators Vincent Di Fate, and Frank Frazetta. Comes in a regular hardcover or deluxe slipcased hardcover editions. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

2nd and later printings. By Stephen D. Korshak and David Spurlock. Art by J. Allen St. John. Devoted to the work of J. Allen St. John, this volume concentrates on the artist's full-color fantasy, science-fiction and adventure paintings for novels and pulp-magazines for famous authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jack Williamson, Robert E. Howard and more. St. John is the original grand master illustrator of Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, and others. His illustrations inspired generations of later fantastic artists including Roy G. Krenkel, Jeffrey Jones and Frank Frazetta. St. John will always be recognized as the first, and most important, illustrator of Burroughs' writings. Also featured are essays by renowned science-fiction author Jack Williamson; Danton Burroughs, Lin Carter, and illustrators Vincent Di Fate, and Frank Frazetta. Comes in a regular hardcover or deluxe slipcased hardcover editions. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Signed by Stephen D. Korshak and David Spurlock - 1st printing. By Stephen D. Korshak and David Spurlock. Art by J. Allen St. John. Devoted to the work of J. Allen St. John, this volume concentrates on the artist's full-color fantasy, science-fiction and adventure paintings for novels and pulp-magazines for famous authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jack Williamson, Robert E. Howard and more. St. John is the original grand master illustrator of Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, and others. His illustrations inspired generations of later fantastic artists including Roy G. Krenkel, Jeffrey Jones and Frank Frazetta. St. John will always be recognized as the first, and most important, illustrator of Burroughs' writings. Also featured are essays by renowned science-fiction author Jack Williamson; Danton Burroughs, Lin Carter, and illustrators Vincent Di Fate, and Frank Frazetta. Comes in a regular hardcover or deluxe slipcased hardcover editions. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

Ultra Edition - 1st printing. By Stephen D. Korshak and David Spurlock. Art by J. Allen St. John. Vanguard's The Paintings of J. Allen St. John: Grand Master of Fantasy was an instant sell-out, positively reviewed as the volume every St. John and Burroughs fans had dreamed of. Included are classic and rare images - some previously unpublished including multiple newly discovered unpublished Burroughs works! The revealing text features essays by Lin Carter, Danton Burroughs, Frank Frazetta, and the late great sci-fi author, Jack Williamson. Vanguard now proudly announces this new Ultra Edition of only 300 copies! The Ultra Edition includes end papers, a 16-page bonus folio, a slipcase, is bound in genuine leather, and GOLD gilt pages. Also included is a bonus plate featuring a previously unpublished Tarzan painting, and comes signed by authors Stephen Korshak, J. David Spurlock, and contributors: Jack Williamson, Danton Burroughs, Robert Barrett, and Vincent DiFate - the last items signed by Jack Williamson and Danton Burroughs prior to their passing. Hardcover (Leatherbound with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the world's greatest fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st Printing. Signed by Don McGregor and Gene Colan - Limited to 600 copies. This hardback edition includes a wrap-around dust jacket, bonus essay, and a gold-foil embossed leatherette cover. Additionally, the deluxe edition, limited to 600 copies, features a bonus portfolio and is signed by Don McGregor and Gene Colan.

Richard Wentworth has investigated the grotesque slaying scenes: Xinda, Barbarian Queen crucified atop the Chrysler Building; a deadly re-enactment from hit animated series, North By Northwest Park at the Lincoln Center. The killer, a Satanic demon called Slaughter-house Skeleton, appears to be inspired by the foe from another popular TV series, Tiffany, the Werewolf Whacker! It isn't until Wentworth--as his masked renegade alter ego, the Spider invade the private estate of Steven Streisand that both realize how incredibly far-reaching and utterly devastating these brutal acts will become. Who is behind them and why?

Don McGregor is the well-known writer/creator of mystery graphic novels including Detectives Inc., Alexander Risk, and Nathaniel Dusk. PAUL BISHOP (Author of Tequila Mockingbird and Head of LAPD's Sex Crimes Unit) writes, "(McGregor's) characters resonate with hardboiled legacy Raymond Chandler twisted by Jim Thompson. Don McGregor is the crowned king of the graphic noir novel." Don's mysteries have been enthusiastically reviewed in ELLERY QUEEN MAGAZINE, MYSTERY MAGAZINE, and by distinguished mystery authors: ED MCBAIN, PETER O'DONNELL, STUART KAMINSKY, BILL PRONZINI and MAXWELL GRANT.

Gene Colan is the grand naturalist illustrator of comics and graphic novels. In his 50 year career, Colan has added considerable drama to the exploits of Daredevil, Batman, Tomb of Dracula, Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, Nathaniel Dusk, Wonder Woman, and is the co-creator of Blade which has spawned, to date, two major motion pictures staring Wesley Snipes. Gene's beautiful pencil techniques give the characters of The Spider, breath and bone.

Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

Text By Michael Kronenberg and J. David Spurlock.

Star Wars, Batman, 007, The Terminator and Catwoman - Gulacy has proven a master who populates his surreal designs with Bruce Lee, Brando, Hendrix and Dietrich.

Gulacy's work inspired Quentin Tarantino to say, "Master of Kung Fu is hands-down my favorite comic book."

Spies, Vixens, and Masters of Kung Fu is the first book to fully examine Gulacy's comic book art, posters, book covers, and paintings, all beautifully reproduced in this eye-catching package.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. This is A handsome, new, full-color volume celebrating the life and work of Jim Steranko, who has been called a paragon of modern heroic mythology. STERANKO features a myriad of insights into his kaleidoscopic careers, and is heavily illustrated with hundreds of images, including visualizations of Indiana Jones, Nick Fury, The Shadow, Mike Hammer, Silver Surfer, Sinbad, Fantastic Four, Mister Miracle, and many others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

Deluxe Edition - Signed by Jim Steranko - 1st printing. This is A handsome, new, full-color volume celebrating the life and work of Jim Steranko, who has been called a paragon of modern heroic mythology. STERANKO features a myriad of insights into Jim his kaleidoscopic careers, and is heavily illustrated with hundreds of images, including visualizations of Indiana Jones, Nick Fury, The Shadow, Mike Hammer, Silver Surfer, Sinbad, Fantastic Four, Mister Miracle, and many others. The Deluxe Edition includes a 16-page Bonus Folio. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Steve Ditko. This collection of artist Steve Ditko's finest comics includes a wealth of sci-fi work done prior to his world-shaking creation with Stan Lee, Spider-Man, Ditko's eclectic, sometimes surrealistic art proves both futuristic and retro as he takes readers into the cosmos to find star-crossed lovers in the backstabbing debacle, "Dead Reckoning." Then, the deadliest space ship in the galaxy hovers menacingly over readers while invaders demand complete surrender in "The Conquered Earth!" These, plus "The Creature from Corpus III," and "The Juggernauts of Jupiter" are just a sampling of the pulse-pounding tales featured in this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

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.

Vanguard was published by Paul Leiffer and Robert Leiffer during the Golden Age of comic book fanzines. Issue #1 includes: cover art by Ed Ashe; a long feature on The Pride of the Navy; an interview with Harvey Kurtzman; and a feature on Cuban comic books. 44 pgs. 1966. Cover price $1.00.

1st Printing - Includes Dust Jacket. Written by Jeffrey Lloyd Castle. This is the story of a voyage into nothing - no land, no air, no water, no gravity, no friendly warmth - Only burning heat and cold. And NO SOUND! It is the fabulous account of Sir Hugh Macpherson, the pioneer of space travel, the first among mortals to be suspended in free orbit around the Earth. Alone amid the myriad revolving stars, yet rushing incredibly through soundless space, it was he who first set on the long trail to other words. it was he who would be the Vanguard to Venus! Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 214 pages, Text Only

1st Printing - Does NOT include Dust Jacket. Written by Jeffrey Lloyd Castle. This is the story of a voyage into nothing - no land, no air, no water, no gravity, no friendly warmth - Only burning heat and cold. And NO SOUND! It is the fabulous account of Sir Hugh Macpherson, the pioneer of space travel, the first among mortals to be suspended in free orbit around the Earth. Alone amid the myriad revolving stars, yet rushing incredibly through soundless space, it was he who first set on the long trail to other words. it was he who would be the Vanguard to Venus! Hardcover 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 214 pages, Text Only

1st printing.

Story and art by Wallace Wood.

A charming instant classic for all ages. For the first time ever, years of Hall of Fame creator Wally Wood's never-published personal Christmas card art plus Wood's rare Christmas cartoons and comic strips collected into one precious, little quality book; a gem, sure to be prized by generations of comics fans and the uninitiated alike. A classic!

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - By Wally Wood. Vanguard Publishing adds the new graphic novel, Strange Worlds of Science Fiction, the most extensive collection to-date, of sci-fi comics by Hall of Fame creator Wallace Wood to their acclaimed line of books. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Vanguard's Strange Worlds, collects an unprecedented wealth of rare, collectable 1950s sci-fi comics from original titles, Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, Space Ace, and more. Thrill to early adventures of bubble-headed space jockeys and sultry vixens battling bug-eyed monsters in sensationalistic stories like: The Flying Saucers, An Earthman on Venus, Spawn of Terror, Winged Death on Venus, The Monster God of Rogor, The Martian Slayers, The Insidious Doctor Khartoum, Time Door of Throm, Death in Deep Space, Bandits of the Starways, The Opium Smugglers of Venus, Trail to the Asteroid Hideout, The Weapon Out of Time, Kenton of the Star Patrol, Sirens of Space, Operation Unknown, and others. Readers of the Vanguard Frazetta Classics series, are sure to enjoy this, from Vanguard's Wally Wood Classics series. Hardcover with Slipcase, 8.5" x 11", 240 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Written by Wallace Wood. Art by Wallace Wood and Steve Ditko. Cover by Wallace Wood.

The greatest collection ever of Wally Wood war comics! Nearly 200 pages spanning the Hall of Fame creator's career, from titles like Capt. Savage, U.S. Paratroopers, All American Men of War, War & Attack, D-Day, Warfront, Fight The Enemy, Blazing Combat, most has never been collected.

Plus two full-length Ditko & Wood Cannon stories, commentary by J. David Spurlock, foreword by GI Joe and The 'Nam writer Larry Hama, and an essay on Wood's EC war comics by Tommy Burns.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Regular Edition - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Wally Wood. The Official Wally Wood Classics series follows the hit Strange Worlds of Science Fiction with Eerie Tales of Crime & Horror, collecting the complete non-EC 1950's crime and horror comics of Hall of Fame Weird Science, Daredevil, Mars Attacks, and Mad co-creator, Wallace Wood. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Wally Wood. The Official Wally Wood Classics series follows the hit Strange Worlds of Science Fiction with Eerie Tales of Crime & Horror, collecting the complete non-EC 1950's crime and horror comics of Hall of Fame Weird Science, Daredevil, Mars Attacks, and Mad co-creator, Wallace Wood. Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Art and Cover by Wally Wood.

The Official Wally Wood Classics series follows the hit Strange Worlds of Science Fiction with Eerie Tales of Crime & Horror, collecting the complete non-EC 1950's crime and horror comics of Hall of Fame Weird Science, Daredevil, Mars Attacks, and Mad co-creator Wallace Wood.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings.

Art and Cover by Wally Wood.

The Official Wally Wood Classics series follows the hit Strange Worlds of Science Fiction with Eerie Tales of Crime & Horror, collecting the complete non-EC 1950's crime and horror comics of Hall of Fame Weird Science, Daredevil, Mars Attacks, and Mad co-creator Wallace Wood.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Softdcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Softdcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Steve Starger and J. David Spurlock. Journalist Steve Starger and historian J. David Spurlock tell a concise but sweeping tale of Wood's life and times, supply critical examination of Wood's work, publish never-before-seen Wood drawings and photos, and offer a brisk and colorful history of the comic book industry and the American century from the Depression through the early 1980s. Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.