Strip comic books issue 1

1st printing. Written by Max Allan Collins. Art by Terry Beatty. Colorful characters with murderous motives populate this illustrated mystery, which unfolds during the Broadway season of 1953. Former striptease artist Maggie Starr continues "stripping" by distributing comic strips through her late husband's newspaper syndicate. When the heated rivalry between a pair of her cartoonists ends in homicide, Maggie and her stepson, Jack, turn detective. Together they seek the killer among a rogues' gallery of loan sharks, jealous husbands, bitter artists, and other suspects. Max Allan Collins' fast-paced romp through a flavorful era in comic strip history is enriched by Terry Beatty's atmospheric illustrations. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, Text. Cover price $9.95.

Based on Ed & Red's Night Party, a Canadian TV show with adult themes and sock puppets.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Patrick McDonnell.

Everyday Mutts marks the 11th book of the award-winning Mutts strip and serves as the follow-up to Patrick McDonnell's successful collection Who Let the Cat Out? as well as his first storybook, The Gift of Nothing. This unique collection includes 16-pages of full-color bonus material, including watercolors, other artwork, and items personally selected from the creator's sketchbook to accompany the black-and-white dailies and McDonnell's Sunday pages with his signature title panels..

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing.

Written by Jim Lawrence. Art and cover by Jordi Longaron. Foreword by James D. Lawrence, Jr. Introductions by Christopher Marlon, David Moreu, and Javier Meson.

The Friday Foster comic strip is the story of a former nightclub "camera bunny" turned photographer's assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men, Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world-class adventures.

The strip is generally cited as the first mainstream (i.e. nationally syndicated) comic strip starring a black character in the title role and features a mixture of adventure and romance, often with social commentary thrown in for good measure.

The strip ran from 1970-1974.

Includes an interview with Robert Tonner, world-renowned doll artist.

Hardcover, 12-in.x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

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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.

1st printing. Written by Luca Debus. Art and cover by Francesco Matteuzzi. Charles M. Schulz was arguably the most influential and popular cartoonist of the 20th century, and he poured many of his own emotions and experiences into the world of Peanuts over its iconic 50-year run. Now, Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi pay tribute to the master by telling the story of Schulz's life in the medium that made him immortal: the comic strip. Every strip provides a laugh as well as a piece of insight into his remarkable life story. Starting with the last days of his monumental career, Funny Things jumps back and forth in time to narrate both Schulz's artistic achievements and the personal episodes that formed him as an author and human being, ultimately shaping him into the most beloved cartoonist on the planet. Filled with affection, charm, and poignant insight, Funny Things imagines Schulz through the lens of the very world he created, inviting us all to meet the man behind the blanket. Hardcover, 440 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

Full page comic strips from contributing artists such as: Joe E. Buresch, Wayne Campbell, Leonard Caron, L. E. Carroll, Al Cofrances, R. C. Dell, Mark Ellison, Tex Fairchild, Jerry Garrison, Martin Garrity, Alan Hindmarch, Jay Jackson, Will Johnson, Al Kaelin, Jeff Keate, Medill Loebner, Albert Magarian, Ralph Pekor, Ted Petok, Louie Shahan, Stanley Stamaty, Robert Tucker, Don Ulsh, and Charles Wible. Size 10.5" x 13.5" Cover price $0.15.

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Netherlands Dutch Reprint Series. Reprint collection of several stories. Stories by Victor Mora, Studio Aidans, and Guy Bara. Art by Jose Maria Cardona, Studio Aidans, and Guy Bara. Stories include: "Gigantik - De groene vlakten van Arcadie", "Gigantik - Reis zonder einde", " Gigantik - Gevaar von Pluvia", "Tony Stark - De duivel van Sri Lanka", and "De Steenvreters - Jagersleed". 5" X 7 1/4". 100 pages. Dutch Language.

1st Printing - Compiled by Howard Ziehm with a "Fore"word by Bob Hope. This precious collection of comic strips traces the sport of golf, golfers, and golf humor as depicted in newspapers and magazines all throughout the 20th century. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Story and art by Shaky Kane.

This major retrospective of comics and illustration from essential British cartoonist Shaky Kane collects the entirety of his work from the classic '90s magazine Deadline for the first time. Heavily influenced by the great Jack Kirby, Shaky produces comics that combine intensity and bombast with a psychedelic and unmistakably British cynicism.

Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Frederick Burr Opper. Opper was a successful cartoonist/illustrator for the prestigious Puck magazine when William Randolph Hearst lured him out to create a comic strip for the New York Journal. While a step down from (relatively) high to low brow, Opper jumped at the chance and out came Happy Hooligan, an un-heroized vagrant who ends up very badly at the end of each strip, no matter how much good he might mean. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Story and art by Frederick Burr Opper. Opper was a successful cartoonist/illustrator for the prestigious Puck magazine when William Randolph Hearst lured him out to create a comic strip for the New York Journal. While a step down from (relatively) high to low brow, Opper jumped at the chance and out came Happy Hooligan, an un-heroized vagrant who ends up very badly at the end of each strip, no matter how much good he might mean. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by James Shull, Chris Weber, and Karen Wilson. Art and cover by Gerald Forton.

For over four years, Masters of the Universe had its own newspaper comic strip!

This story continued the tales from the Filmation cartoon and bridged the saga to the space-themed New Adventures of He-Man cartoon relaunch. The comic strip only ran in selected newspapers and was never reprinted, so most fans have never read it . . . until now!

For the first time ever, Dark Horse brings you a collection of these strips, restored and ready for you to unleash the power! Never-before-collected material in a beautiful oversized hardcover with restored art!

Hardcover, 9-in.x 14-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Pierre Couperie, Maurice C. Horn, Proto Destefanis, Edouard Francois, Claude Moliterni, and Gerald Gassiot-Talabot. Translated from the French by Eileen B. Hennessy. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. This is a comprehensive look back at the history of comic strips from ancient times to the modern era. Includes such classics as Popeye, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, the Peanuts, and many, many more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

2nd or later printing. By Pierre Couperie, Maurice C. Horn, Proto Destefanis, Edouard Francois, Claude Moliterni, and Gerald Gassiot-Talabot. Translated from the French by Eileen B. Hennessy. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. This is a comprehensive look back at the history of comic strips from ancient times to the modern era. Includes such classics as Popeye, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, the Peanuts, and many, many more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 2nd or later printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

NO DUST JACKET - 1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Revised (1998) Edition - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Stuart Hample. This book contains selected comic strips from "Inside Woody Allen" which was not only thoroughly syndicated in newspapers in America, but also in sixty other countries. 7" x 9.5", 80 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Written by Ian Fleming and Jim Lawrence. Art and cover by Yaroslav Horak. Shaken not stirred, this is the ultimate SPECTRE collection! The inimitable James Bond returns in this lavish comic strip collection collecting four rip-roaring James Bond escapades - all featuring SPECTRE - in a deluxe omnibus format! Includes Thunderball, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, and The Spy Who Loved Me. An absolutely essential addition to every Bond fan's library! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Dick Moores. Featuring Jim Hardy comic strips collected from the first dailies from 1936. Jim Hardy, ex-con, decides to go straight and is met with stiff resistance from his old cronies in the mob whose motto is "Once a crook, always a crook!" Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ham Fisher. Introduction by Ron Goulart. Joe Palooka in his greatest adventure in the land of forgotten men - The Forgien Legion! Collecting comic strips from 1938. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

NOTE: All text is in Italian - Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Frank Robbins. This is a collection of daily strips starring the master of adventure, Johnny Hazard. This volume features "Hazard vs. Hawkes"; "The Most Dangerous Man in the World"; and "Project Globe!" Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Note: All text is in Italian.

1st Printing. "Kin-der-Kids" is one of the forgotten masterpieces of comic art. Every comic enthusiast has heard of it and its legendary reputation; every book or show about old comics exhibits at least one page of it; and it even appeals to art lovers and students, for its creator is the eminent American painter Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956). Dover's large-format edition reproduces all 31 strips - not with new process inks that most color comics reprints use - but in the full, original colors. Softcover, 10" x 14", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

1st printing. By George Herman. Designed by Chris Ware. Eedited by Bill Blackbeard. The heretofore black-and-white Sunday Krazy Kat returned in full spectacular color in June 1935, collected here from then through 1936, with a flood of rare color extras and a revelatory essay by Jeet Heer. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "01/01/21 - 03/31/21!" Stories, art and cover by George Herriman. Collects Krazy Kat daily strips from January 1, 1921 to March 31, 1921. George Herriman's surreal and beloved comic strip from the early 20th century influenced many later generations of cartoonists. Krazy Kat adores Ignatz Mouse, taking his hurled bricks as signs of reciprocated love. Trying to restore order, Officer Pupp only manages to become the third corner in their eternal triangle. Softcover, 4-in. x 3 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing, limited to 1000 numbered copies. Stories, art and cover by George Herriman. Collects Krazy and Ignatz Daily Strips TPB (2003 Pacific Comics Club Edition) Volumes 1-4. George Herriman's surreal and beloved comic strip from the early 20th century influenced many later generations of cartoonists. Krazy Kat adores Ignatz Mouse, taking his hurled bricks as signs of reciprocated love. Trying to restore order, Officer Pupp only manages to become the third corner in their eternal triangle. This volume includes all the strips from 1921. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - The Complete Sunday Strips (1916-1924). Art and story by George Herriman. Massive collection of every Krazy and Ignatz Sunday paper comics spanning 1916-1924. Hardcover, 9" x 12", 256 pages, B&W.

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Thug4Hire by Ron Gravelle. Psychotix and Texus Separatus as Young Teens by Griswold. El Hombre 666 by Ron Gravelle & John Migliore. Shmuck-O-Rat by Don Fields.

1st printing. By Chester Brown. The Little Man: Short Strips, 1980-1995 collects the short-story works by the celebrated and bestselling Louis Riel cartoonist Chester Brown. From his early experimental comedic surrealism to his later autobiographical and essay strips, we see not a major talent in development but a fully realized storytelling virtuoso. The acclaimed compendium, culled mostly from his groundbreaking comic book series Yummy Fur, provides a fascinating insight into Brown's psyche; he rounds out the collection with exacting notes on each story. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Chester Brown. The Little Man: Short Strips, 1980-1995 collects the short-story works by the celebrated and bestselling Louis Riel cartoonist Chester Brown. From his early experimental comedic surrealism to his later autobiographical and essay strips, we see not a major talent in development but a fully realized storytelling virtuoso. The acclaimed compendium, culled mostly from his groundbreaking comic book series Yummy Fur, provides a fascinating insight into Brown's psyche; he rounds out the collection with exacting notes on each story. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Chester Brown. Chester Brown reinvents the comic-book medium to create the critically-acclaimed historical biography Louis Riel, winning the Harvey Awards for best writing and best graphic novel for his compelling, meticulous, and dispassionate retelling of the charismatic, and perhaps insane, nineteenth-century Métis leader. Brown coolly documents with dramatic subtlety the violent rebellion on the Canadian prairie led by Riel, who some regard a martyr who died in the name of freedom, while others consider him a treacherous murderer. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Chester Brown. Chester Brown reinvents the comic-book medium to create the critically-acclaimed historical biography Louis Riel, winning the Harvey Awards for best writing and best graphic novel for his compelling, meticulous, and dispassionate retelling of the charismatic, and perhaps insane, nineteenth-century Métis leader. Brown coolly documents with dramatic subtlety the violent rebellion on the Canadian prairie led by Riel, who some regard a martyr who died in the name of freedom, while others consider him a treacherous murderer. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Chester Brown. Chester Brown reinvents the comic-book medium to create the critically-acclaimed historical biography Louis Riel, winning the Harvey Awards for best writing and best graphic novel for his compelling, meticulous, and dispassionate retelling of the charismatic, and perhaps insane, nineteenth-century Métis leader. Brown coolly documents with dramatic subtlety the violent rebellion on the Canadian prairie led by Riel, who some regard a martyr who died in the name of freedom, while others consider him a treacherous murderer. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Chester Brown. Chester Brown reinvents the comic-book medium to create the critically-acclaimed historical biography Louis Riel, winning the Harvey Awards for best writing and best graphic novel for his compelling, meticulous, and dispassionate retelling of the charismatic, and perhaps insane, nineteenth-century Métis leader. Brown coolly documents with dramatic subtlety the violent rebellion on the Canadian prairie led by Riel, who some regard a martyr who died in the name of freedom, while others consider him a treacherous murderer. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Written and drawn by Cayetano. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Milton Caniff. Foreword by Bill Mauldin. Featuring Miss Lace. When World War II began, master cartoonist Milton Caniff created a newspaper strip for military newspapers only. Called MALE CALL, it featured GI's sweetheart, Miss Lace,. Circulated to 3,000 camp papers, it offered a breath of humor and hint of sex in a world at war. Now, in this deluxe collection, see what 15 million GI's followed each week from 1042 to 1046. Included are the strips the US military censored, Milton Caniff himself talking about the times and the reasons MALE CALL was created, and a special Foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, creator of UP FRONT with Willie and Joe. Enjoy! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Sudden Trap and Other Stories!" By Mickey Spillane and Ed Robbins. Introduction by Max Allan Collins. Featuring - "The Sudden Trap," "Half-Blonde," "The Bandaged Woman," and "The Child." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Rick Marschall and John Paul Adams. Take a look at the life and career of one of the most respected cartoonists in the medium's history - Milt Caniff, creator of Terry and the Pirates. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.50.

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1st printing. By Rick Marschall and John Paul Adams. Take a look at the life and career of one of the most respected cartoonists in the medium's history - Milt Caniff, creator of Terry and the Pirates. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By John Paul Adams. The original edition of the cartoonist biography that was revised and reprinted 35 years later by Rick Marschall and NBM. Years before comics were considered an art form, Adams examined the life and career of one of the most influential cartoonists in the medium's history - Milt Caniff, creator of Steve Canyon and Terry and the Pirates. Includes samples of other cartoonists, some of whom influenced Caniff. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.50.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Patrick McDonnell.

This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to keep the environment clean and ways to help create a greener future for our furry friends and future generations. Mutts Go Green draws on Patrick McDonnell's 25-year career of writing and illustrating heartwarming comics starring Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and a host of other adorable animal friends.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pagers, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Topless Cover by Keith Garvey. Cover art gallery. 24 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Naughty Edition Cover by Wendy Shaner. Story by Cali Lily and Wendy Shaner. Art by Wendy Shaner.

Virgin Cover by Lorenzo Sperlonga. Story by Cali Lily and Wendy Shaner. Art by Wendy Shaner.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Coming of Gourmando!"

Written by Mike Baron and Steve Rude. Art and cover by Steve Rude.

Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realm-and the only way out is to face one's worst fears!

Mike Baron and Steve Rude deliver a new Nexus adventure in this special collection that also includes the newly remastered "Nexus: The Origin" comic and the classic Rude hand-painted Sundra story, "When She was Young."

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Nick Cardy. At long last, here is the definitive book on famed DC artist Nick Cardy's work in newspaper strips! Featuring never-before-published art, interviews, analysis, and commentary, plus Nick's complete run on the 1950 Tarzan strip, published for the first time in its entirety! Also, see Nick's gorgeous renditions of Lady Luck, Casey Ruggles, and more! Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Chris Kalnick. Featuring the adventures of Chuckie and his alien buddy - NON! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, B&W.