King comic books issue 1

1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #208-212, Black Panther (1977-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #1-3, Machine Man (1978-1981 1st Series) #1-6 and Devil Dinosaur (1978) #4-7.

Jack is back!

Thrill to all-time classics from Kirby's 1970s return to Marvel - presented larger than life in true "King" size! With Kirby as both writer and artist, these stories are a live wire hooked directly into the imagination of comics' most powerful creative dynamo. Captain America battles the Red Skull and the bizarre Arnim Zola - who has reanimated Hitler's brain in the body of an unstoppable android! The Black Panther faces a generation-spanning Wakandan saga for the ages! Machine Man, a weapon of war with a human soul, explores the world of man - but can he find acceptance before the army hunts him down? And Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy fight savage battles against alien invaders to protect early humans from annihilation!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 832 pages, full color.

NOTE: This book originally comes sealed in a cardboard box. Due to nature of this packaging, selling grade refers to the book only. Item may ship with or without cardboard box.

Cover price $100.00.

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Stories by Mike Murray, Joe Gill, and Steve Erwin. Art by Mike Murray and Steve Erwin. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Steve Erwin. Blackthorne Publishing presents an homage to the classic sci-fi serials of the 1950s like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. Kirby King, Part 1; Hang On For Adventure, Part 1. Intended as a 9-issue miniseries, but this was the only issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Text by George Beahm. For over 35 years, the fiction of Stephen King has thrilled readers all over the world. Many of the genre's best artists have tackled his novels and stories, ranging from hardcover and paperback art to intricate limited edition paintings and drawings. For the first time, the best of this work has been assembled in one book - a stunning, oversized, full-color tome with over four hundred illustrations - including 99% of all limited edition artwork ever published, many of the pieces previously available only as expensive collector's items. Artists include: Michael Whelan, Don Maitz, J.K. Potter, Phil Hale, Dave McKean, Rick Berry, Drew Struzan, Mark Ryden, and dozens of others. The book also features a new introduction by Frank Darabont, director of The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Mist. Hardcover, 12-in. x 15-in., 440 pages, B&W. Cover price $295.00.

1st printing. Written by BRAD STRICKLAND. Art by JOE DEVITO. In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong." The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 170 pages, Text (with Full Color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by BRAD STRICKLAND. Art by JOE DEVITO. In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong." The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 170 pages, Text (with Full Color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects Kong: King of Skull Island (2007 Markosia) #1-5.

Written by Andy Briggs and Chuck Satterlee. Art by Dan O'Connor and Scott Larson. Cover by Joe Devito.

In 1933, Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong."

The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc in Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death his body - and Carl Denham - disappeared.

Twenty-five years later, his son makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Osvaldo Medina. Filming on a remote virgin island leads to the discovery of a mysterious native with a heart as large as his body. Taken willingly to the Big City, he'll soon find out there's a thin line between the fame and glory he's been promised and the show business circus he's been thrown into. In spite of the obvious nod, Kong the King couldn't be further from a simple re-visitation of the cult-classic film. It's a whole new animal, a twisted roller coaster of emotional depth. This fast-paced tour-de-force with no single word, like a silent movie from the glamorous 1920s. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, 2C. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Elisa Macellari.

From rural Japan to international icon, Yayoi Kusama has spent her remarkable life immersed in her art. Follow her incredible journey in this vivid graphic biography which details her bold departure from Japan as a young artist, her embrace of the buzzing New York art scene in the 1960s, and her eventual return home and rise to twenty-first century super-fame.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Cover by Karl Richardson. by Walt Becker, Michael Alan Nelson & Lui Antonio Director Walt Becker (Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) comes to BOOM! in a big way with his sci-fi/fantasty tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into a rusting and forgotten dystopia - and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of Fall of Cthulhu. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by John Nofsinger. by Walt Becker, Michael Alan Nelson & Lui Antonio Director Walt Becker (Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) comes to BOOM! in a big way with his sci-fi/fantasty tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into a rusting and forgotten dystopia - and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of Fall of Cthulhu. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Collects Last Reign: Kings of War (2008) #1-3. Written by Walt Becker and Michael A. Nelson. Art by Ed Estevez and David Miller. Cover by Karl Richardson. Director Walt Becker (Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) makes his graphic novel debut with his sci-fi/fantasy tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into a rusting and forgotten dystopia - and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of Fall of Cthulhu. Cover by Warhammer artist Karl Richardson. Softcover, full color. Cover price $15.99.

French Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Wally Wood. When a young elf comes into possession of a magical blade, he soon finds himself caught up in a adventure undreamed of. From the master stroyteller that inspired a generation of artists! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in French.

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1st printing. By Anthony Horowitz. King Arthur would have been just another king if he was content to just sit at home. And Rome would never have been founded if Remus had won the famous battle instead of his brother. From the epic defeat of the Minotaur to the fierce legends of the Inca, battles and quests are the lifeblood of mythology, and this collection thrusts readers right into the heart of some of the best (and bloodiest) adventure stories from around the world. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 116 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Anthony Horowitz. Gorgons, Banshees, Dragons, Spinxes, Sea Monsters-where would a hero be without a monster to conquor? This collection pulls together the badddest beasts in story and song along with fast-moving action, plenty of fighting, and a good dose of grusome gore. The moody graphics add just the right punch of drama. From the Dragon who fought Saint George, to the Sphinx's Riddle, Medusa' magnificent hair, the epic heroism of Perseus' many battles and more, this is the ultimate tour of mythology's fantastic beasts. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 116 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

By Peter Haining.

The Irish World of Banshees, Fairies, Demons, Giants, Monsters, Mermaids, Phoukas, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, and Many others

The Leprechaun's Kingdom describes a world of enticing mermaids, headless phantoms, mischievous spirits, and heroic giants, a world where demons dwell in dark underwater cities, tiny Cluricaunes help themselves to household's liquor, and even butterflies have ghosts.

No country in the world can boast such a fantastic variety of fairy folk as throng the hills, lakes, and woods of Ireland, last refuge of the little people.

The Leprechaun's Kingdom is a feast for all caught by the spell of Irish magic, as well as for lovers of myth, legends, and the mysterious world of the supernatural.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart Very Good $8.70

1st printing.

By Peter Haining.

The Irish World of Banshees, Fairies, Demons, Giants, Monsters, Mermaids, Phoukas, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, and Many others

The Leprechaun's Kingdom describes a world of enticing mermaids, headless phantoms, mischievous spirits, and heroic giants, a world where demons dwell in dark underwater cities, tiny Cluricaunes help themselves to household's liquor, and even butterflies have ghosts.

No country in the world can boast such a fantastic variety of fairy folk as throng the hills, lakes, and woods of Ireland, last refuge of the little people.

The Leprechaun's Kingdom is a feast for all caught by the spell of Irish magic, as well as for lovers of myth, legends, and the mysterious world of the supernatural.

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

Cover price $5.95.

Story by Art A. Ayris. Art by Kyle Hotz, Paul Abrams, Geof Isherwood, Danny Bulanadi, and Marc Deering.

Little Annie Rooney Greeting card circa 1951. Art by Darrell McClure. 5-in. x 6-in., full color.

King Features Syndicate Greeting card featuring the characters from Jimmy Hatlo's "Little Iodine" Art by Jimmmy Hatlo. 5-in. x 6-in., full color.

1st printing. Story and art by David B. For decades they have roamed the seas, this shipload of undead pirates. They are desperate to die, but every time they try to dash their ship to splinters and end their miserable existence, a malevolent God scoops them out of danger. Until one day, having exterminated yet another ship of the living, they come upon a pink little baby. Adopting him as their mascot and dubbing him the "Littlest King," they continue their pillage. But eventually the King begins to grow up... Adapted by David B. (Epileptic) from Pierre Mac Orlan's classic tale. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Reissue Edition - 1st printing. By Stephen King (as Richard Bachman). In this #1 national bestseller, master storyteller (Houston Chronicle) Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the tale of the contestants of a grueling walking competition where there can only be one winner—the one that survives. I give my congratulations to the winner among your number, and my acknowledgements of valor to the losers. Against the wishes of his mother, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as The Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping...with the winner being awarded The Prize—anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystopian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and youre given a warning. Three warnings and youre out of the game—permanently.... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing.

By Jude Fisher.

This lavishly illustrated keepsake guide offers a pictorial introduction to the final chapter in the spectacular Lord of the Rings feature-length trilogy, The Return of the King.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

No Dust Jacket

1st printing.

By Jude Fisher.

This lavishly illustrated keepsake guide offers a pictorial introduction to the final chapter in the spectacular Lord of the Rings feature-length trilogy, The Return of the King.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

First Printing of Grosset & Dunlap Edition. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover with dust jacket. 5.25" x 7.5", 365 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

First Printing of Grosset & Dunlap Edition. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover without dust jacket. 5.25" x 7.5", 365 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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1st printing. Written by David Server and Jackson Lanzing. Art by Bob Renzas. Cover by Bob Renzas and Jake Myler. From Dreamworks Animation's smash-hit, animated Madagascar film franchise comes this hilarious graphic novel, just in time for the box office release of Madagascar 3! Follow the adventures of "The King of Versailles" in Monte Carlo, the misadventures of Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman, and plenty of spy-jinx from everyone's favorite feathered foursome, The Penguins Of Madagascar! It's all-ages fun from David Server and Jackson Lanzing (Penguins Of Madagascar) and artist Bob Renzas! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. This official companion to the movie takes readers behind the scenes with a fascinating, intimate view of every stage of production, from scriptwriting to costuming to digital effects. Packed with exclusive images and personal recollections from the filmmakers, actors, and crew, The Making of King Kong takes you on a captivating journey to Wellington, New Zealand, where readers will: find out what it's like to be on set during filming; learn the tricks of the miniatures trade from the wizards of Weta Workshop; experience 1930s New York with the expert team of construction workers and set dressers; and marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Weta Digital. Over 200 full-color photos -- including original concept art, digital storyboards, and candid behind-the-scenes snapshots -- vividly illustrate this massive cinematic undertaking, alongside in-depth interviews with Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, Andy Serkis, Philippa Boyens, and many more. The Making of King Kong is a comprehensive, indispensable companion to the acclaimed film that no fan should miss. Softcover, 248 pages, text. Cover price $19.95.

King Features Syndicate Greeting card featuring Mandrake the Magician. 5-in. x 6-in., full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Hidden Kingdom of Murderers!" Written by Lee Falk. Art by Phil Davis. Introducing the world's first comic book super-hero, predating Superman by almost four years! Created by the legendary Lee Falk, the creator of The Phantom, and drawn by Phil Davis, Mandrake the Magician and his ever-trusty manservant, Lothar, first appeared to battle crime in 1934. This collection reprints the first 2 and a half years of full-color Sunday newspaper strips that debuted in 1934. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Hidden Kingdom of Murderers!" Written by Lee Falk. Art by Phil Davis. Introducing the world's first comic book super-hero, predating Superman by almost four years! Created by the legendary Lee Falk, the creator of The Phantom, and drawn by Phil Davis, Mandrake the Magician and his ever-trusty manservant, Lothar, first appeared to battle crime in 1934. This collection reprints the first 2 and a half years of full-color Sunday newspaper strips that debuted in 1934. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

1st printing. Based on the Story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Crystal Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. I love your Majesty according to my bond; no more nor less. The aging King Lear of Britain has decided to abdicate his throne and divide his realm among his three beloved daughters. The largest share shall go to the one who loves him best - unfortunately, Lear mistakes empty, overblown flattery for true devotion. His error plunges the realm into war and drives Lear to rain-drenched madness. Manga Classics is proud to bring you an unabridged manga adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written! Softcover, 5 3/4-in.x 8 1/4-in., 340 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. Based on the Story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Crystal Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. I love your Majesty according to my bond; no more nor less. The aging King Lear of Britain has decided to abdicate his throne and divide his realm among his three beloved daughters. The largest share shall go to the one who loves him best - unfortunately, Lear mistakes empty, overblown flattery for true devotion. His error plunges the realm into war and drives Lear to rain-drenched madness. Manga Classics is proud to bring you an unabridged manga adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written! Hardcover, 5 3/4-in.x 8 1/4-in., 340 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Sakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Ilya. The story of King Lear, the old chieftain who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, begins like a fairy tale - and ends as the most terrifying tragedy ever written. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W.

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1st printing.

By by Paul Gravett.

This lavishly illustrated volume presents an accessible and entertaining introduction to the development and diversity of manga from the 1940s to the present.

It features striking graphics and extracts form a wide range of manga, covering as such themes as: the specific attributes of manga in relation to American and European comics; the life and career of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and originator of story manga; boys comics from the 1960s to the present; the genre of girls' and women's comics; the darker, more realistic themes of gekiga violent samurai, disturbing horror, and apocalyptic science fiction; issues of censorship and protest; and manga's role as a major Japanese export and global influence.

Softcover, 9 1/21-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

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#1, 2016 - As the spread of man swarmed the land, the Vampire's dominion crumbled. Under the reign of hte Vampire King Augustus, a tenuous peach treaty between Human and Vampire was reached. But nothing lasts forever. Written by Fernando Perez and illustrated by Matthew Fletcher. 6.5" x 10.25", 24 pages, FC.

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1st printing. Written by Michael Teitelbaum and Lewis Helfand. Art and Cover by Sankha Banerjee. Non even half a century ago America was segregated, when everything depended on the color of one's skin. Access to schools, restaurants, parks, buses, and even water fountains was segregated. And born into this world was Martin Luther King, Jr. Armed with the non-violent teachings of Ghandi and a staunch belief that all men and women were created equal, King stepped to the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Through a series of peaceful protests and marches, King captured the attention of the world - and changed the lives of millions of Americans. Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

Story by Ben Avery. Art by Richard Bonk and Chris Ivy. A comic retelling the bible story of Mary.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Earl MacPherson and Merylene Schneider. Many commercial artists have had a fling at pin-up art, but only a handful have become starts. Earl MacPherson is one of them. His sketch book series earned him wide acclaim and fans dubbed him the "King of the Pin Up Artists." His illustrative paintings and glamour art style adorned book and calendars throughout the 1930's and 1940s. Memoirs offers a look at the man and the legend, photo studies of his models and the art that was inspired by them from that memorable era. This volume reprints the 1991 edition original released by Stabur Publishing. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

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Written by R.A. Jones. Art by Rob Davis. Cover by Rob Davis. 28 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by Thiago M. Martins and Marcos P. Marques. Art and cover by Thiago M. Martins. An aspiring actress takes acting classes with a taxidermist. And the taxidermist seeks inspiration by invading his clients' privacy. An uninspired movie director is submitted to a burlesque-style hypnotherapy. And a soothsayer sees the future in his own tattoos. This is happening in Mongaguá, a place so peculiar it has its own real Mermaid. At least, that's what people say. An outrageously different and imaginative tale of revenge and no-redemption by MTV Brazil creators Thiago Moraes Martins and Marcos Paulo Marques. Hardcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Stephen King. When a famous writer of trashy romance novels gets into a car accident on a remote icy road, he is luckily pulled from the wreckage and nursed back to health by his #1 fan. However, when she learns that in his latest story, the writer is killing off the title character of the series, his #1 fan quickly begins to show signs of being unhinged. Suddenly, the writers #1 fan has turned into his most dangerous and deadliest adversary. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text Only.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Shu. Art and cover by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Mana Z. What if you were the strongest demon king in history...but nobody believed you? A light-hearted action rom-com series wherein the devil is definitely not getting his due. Anoth, the Demon King of Tyranny, has defeated humans, spirits, and gods alike. But even demon kings get tired of all the fighting sometimes! Hoping for a more peaceful life, Anoth decides to reincarnate himself. When he wakes two thousand years later, though, he finds the world has become too peaceful--his descendants have grown weak and magic is in serious decline. Intending to reclaim his rightful place, he enrolls in Demon King Academy, where he finds that his magical power is off the charts. Literally. And because they can't measure his power, the faculty and other students regard Anoth as a misfit. With the support of Misha, the one student he manages to befriend, the misfit (Demon King) begins his climb up the demon ranks! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16+ Cover price $15.00.

8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE- Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Monster and the Maze!" Story and art by Maple Lam. Percy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat—and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process! A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone—humans, beasts, and gods alike—into monsters. And theres only one being who can stop it, or at least thats what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and hes made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong? Wukong must first journey to Greece, where hell have to figure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately find his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-face with the Minotaur, will he have what it takes to slay the monster . . . or will the Monkey Kings story end up a Greek tragedy? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $23.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Birth of the Stone Monkey!" Story and art by Wei Dong Chen. Cited as one of China's greatest novels, Monkey King follows the adventures of Sun Wu Kong, born from a stone on Spring Mountain and given the title of Handsome Monkey King, who seeks to learn the secret of eternal life. Under the tutelage of Master Puti, Sun Wu Kong becomes incredibly powerful, but his hubris grows until he has run afoul of the gods, who dispatch an army to subdue the Monkey King. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Journey to the West!" Story and art by Chaiko. A vibrant retelling of the legendary Chinese saga JOURNEY TO THE WEST by artist/animator Chaiko, who brings his unique visual style and humor to this ageless fantasy adventure. A monkey is born from a stone struck by lightning and acquires supernatural abilities which he uses for mischief and glory. But soon he finds himself at the ire of the Heavens and imprisoned by the Buddha himself. To redeem himself, he is tasked with a quest to protect a monk on a great journey filled with danger and adventure. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Katsuya Terada. Based on the 16th-century, Chinese fantasy adventure classic, Journey To The West (also the inspiration for Dragon Ball!) Katsuya Terada's take on the legend of the Monkey King is a savage, lusty saga that The Portland Tribune calls "a Buddhist version of Conan the Barbarian." He raised holy hell as the baddest ape in Ancient China ... until the Lord Buddha himself dropped a mountain on him! Now the Monkey King will get his parole with one condition-he must escort a Buddhist nun through the demon-haunted wastes of the Silk Road on an impossible quest: reach India and bring back a collection of sacred scrolls! ? From the acclaimed character designer of the anime Blood: The Last Vampire-the first-ever manga in English by Katsuya Terada-painted in full-color by the artist! ? Terada's The Monkey King first appeared in Ultra Jump magazine-the grown-up version of Shonen Jump not available in the U.S.! Dark Horse Comics is proud to continue its 16-year tradition of manga by bringing one of Japan's most sought-after illustrators to North America. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. ? Each volume of The Monkey King comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Katsuya Terada. Based on the 16th-century, Chinese fantasy adventure classic, Journey To The West (also the inspiration for Dragon Ball!) Katsuya Terada's take on the legend of the Monkey King is a savage, lusty saga that The Portland Tribune calls "a Buddhist version of Conan the Barbarian." He raised holy hell as the baddest ape in Ancient China ... until the Lord Buddha himself dropped a mountain on him! Now the Monkey King will get his parole with one condition-he must escort a Buddhist nun through the demon-haunted wastes of the Silk Road on an impossible quest: reach India and bring back a collection of sacred scrolls! ? From the acclaimed character designer of the anime Blood: The Last Vampire-the first-ever manga in English by Katsuya Terada-painted in full-color by the artist! ? Terada's The Monkey King first appeared in Ultra Jump magazine-the grown-up version of Shonen Jump not available in the U.S.! Dark Horse Comics is proud to continue its 16-year tradition of manga by bringing one of Japan's most sought-after illustrators to North America. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. ? Each volume of The Monkey King comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects Monocyte (2011) #1-4. Written by Menton3 and Kasra Ghanbari. Art and cover by Menton3. Two warring immortal races rule a scarred world where time has no meaning. Death (Azrael) sits impotent, quietly planning his restoration. He summons Monocyte, a forgotten immortal necromancer who long ago chose sleep in his failed quest to die. With a fatal pact sealed, Monoctye strikes out as Azrael's vicious proxy. Hardcover,, 9-in. x 13 -in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Bill Selby. Art by Don "Monte" Monteverde. For five decades, mystery has surrounded the identity of Monte, the reclusive master of cartoon monster decals. Now, the remarkable and poignant story of Don "Monte" Monteverde is revealed, from his early roots pinstriping cars and motorcycles in Los Angeles to his eventual rise and fall as America's decal king, including Monte's team-up with Ed "Big Daddy" Roth to create the iconic Rat Fink. Monte decals tossed a cherry bomb into the toilet of conformity. Often imitated, but never surpassed, Monte's process is explained, along with hundreds of full-color examples of his work. There's even a reproduction bonus pack of Monte decals included! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.