Super Heroes comic books issue 1

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. Collects Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) #284-296 and Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) Annual #1.

Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt, Pat Broderick, Howard Bender, Carmine Infantino, Bruce Patterson, Rodin Rodriguez, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom. Introduction by Paul Levitz.

The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Not only is THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES issues written by Levitz that have never before been collected in any format!

Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes!

This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC's most enthralling superhero tales! Also included are plot breakdowns by Levitz and character designs by Giffen.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Deluxe Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) #284-296 and Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) Annual #1.

Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt, Pat Broderick, Howard Bender, Carmine Infantino, Bruce Patterson, Rodin Rodriguez, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom. Introduction by Paul Levitz.

The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Not only is THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES issues written by Levitz that have never before been collected in any format!

Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes!

This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC's most enthralling superhero tales! Also included are plot breakdowns by Levitz and character designs by Giffen.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects material from Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #247, 267, 282, 290, 293 and 300-310; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #267, 276, and 287-289; Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #147; and Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #86, 89 and 98.

Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman, and Jack Schiff. Art by Al Plastino, George Papp, John Forte, Jim Mooney, and Bernard Baily. Cover by Evan Shaner.

The stories that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes, from its original incarnation as a trio of heroes from the 30th century. Along the way, the team faces the escaped Kryptonian villains of the Phantom Zone and adds new heroes!

Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Alex Ross. Stories and art by Don Martin, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Will Elder, Mort Drucker, Russ Heath, Joe Staton, Angelo Torres, Greg Theakston, Sam Viviano, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Lou Silverstone, Larry Siegel, Don Reilly, Desmond Devlin, Charlie Richards, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Jonathan Bresman, Barry Liebmann, Mike Snider, Arnie Kogen, Bob Supina, John Putnam, Bob Clarke, Russ Cooper, George Woodbridge, Paul Coker Jr., James Bennett, Amanda Conner, Bob Jones, and Sergio Aragones, plus an Introduction by Adam West. A collection of vintage Mad material spoofing superheroes, from several generations of the Usual Gang of Idiots. Classic Mad spoofs of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Plastic Man, by EC legends Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Will Elder, and Russ Heath. Parodies of superhero movies and TV series through the years, featuring art by Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres and Sam Viviano. Intro by OG TV Batman Adam West, and art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton and comics legend Greg Theakston. Don Martin's versions of Spider-Man, the Hulk, and comics sound effects; superhero-related Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Sergio's versions of Superman, Batman and other superheroes. Plus a cover by legendary cover painter Alex Ross... it was inevitable he would get around to Alfred E. Neuman sooner or later! Bats-Man; A Super Opportunity; Superduperman; Yellow Pages for Super Heroes; Battyman; Superduperman!; Plastic Sam!; Famous Artists' Paintings of Comic Book Characters; Teen-Rage Moolah Nitwit Turtles!; More Powerful than a Locomotive...; Superhero High; A Mad Look at Superman; Ecch-Men; Real-Life Superheroes at Comic Book Conventions; Superduperman II; A Mad Look at Batman; What If Superman Were Raised by Jewish Parents?; Don Martin's Guide to Some Very Obscure Comics Sound Effects; Buttman Returns; Clooney as The Bat; Other Superhero Deaths; Woman Wonder!; Batman & Robin Outtake #621: The Kiss; Lesser-Known Ninja Turtles; Bat Boy and Rubin!; One Rip-Roaring Day in Metropolis; Stuporman ZZZ; If Truth in Advertising Laws Applied to Comic Book Previews; Don Martin Looks at The Hulk; Buttman & Rubbin'; A Mad Look at Super Heroes; Superman R.I.P.; Upcoming Movies Based on Comic Books; Lotus & Cluck - The New Misadventures of Stuporman; If Super Heroes Needed Extra Money; Don Martin Looks at Spiderman; A "Comics" Scene We'd Like to See; $-MEN; Smellville; A Modern Day Fairy Tale: The Turtle and the Hare; Batsman: The Anemic Series. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Cover by Alex Ross. Stories and art by Don Martin, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Will Elder, Mort Drucker, Russ Heath, Joe Staton, Angelo Torres, Greg Theakston, Sam Viviano, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Lou Silverstone, Larry Siegel, Don Reilly, Desmond Devlin, Charlie Richards, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Jonathan Bresman, Barry Liebmann, Mike Snider, Arnie Kogen, Bob Supina, John Putnam, Bob Clarke, Russ Cooper, George Woodbridge, Paul Coker Jr., James Bennett, Amanda Conner, Bob Jones, and Sergio Aragones, plus an Introduction by Adam West. A collection of vintage Mad material spoofing superheroes, from several generations of the Usual Gang of Idiots. Classic Mad spoofs of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Plastic Man, by EC legends Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Will Elder, and Russ Heath. Parodies of superhero movies and TV series through the years, featuring art by Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres and Sam Viviano. Intro by OG TV Batman Adam West, and art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton and comics legend Greg Theakston. Don Martin's versions of Spider-Man, the Hulk, and comics sound effects; superhero-related Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Sergio's versions of Superman, Batman and other superheroes. Plus a cover by legendary cover painter Alex Ross... it was inevitable he would get around to Alfred E. Neuman sooner or later! Bats-Man; A Super Opportunity; Superduperman; Yellow Pages for Super Heroes; Battyman; Superduperman!; Plastic Sam!; Famous Artists' Paintings of Comic Book Characters; Teen-Rage Moolah Nitwit Turtles!; More Powerful than a Locomotive...; Superhero High; A Mad Look at Superman; Ecch-Men; Real-Life Superheroes at Comic Book Conventions; Superduperman II; A Mad Look at Batman; What If Superman Were Raised by Jewish Parents?; Don Martin's Guide to Some Very Obscure Comics Sound Effects; Buttman Returns; Clooney as The Bat; Other Superhero Deaths; Woman Wonder!; Batman & Robin Outtake #621: The Kiss; Lesser-Known Ninja Turtles; Bat Boy and Rubin!; One Rip-Roaring Day in Metropolis; Stuporman ZZZ; If Truth in Advertising Laws Applied to Comic Book Previews; Don Martin Looks at The Hulk; Buttman & Rubbin'; A Mad Look at Super Heroes; Superman R.I.P.; Upcoming Movies Based on Comic Books; Lotus & Cluck - The New Misadventures of Stuporman; If Super Heroes Needed Extra Money; Don Martin Looks at Spiderman; A "Comics" Scene We'd Like to See; $-MEN; Smellville; A Modern Day Fairy Tale - The Turtle and the Hare; Batsman: The Anemic Series. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Written by Daniel Kibblesmith, Ty Templeton, and Owen McCarron. Art byMArio Del Pennino, Jim Campbell, Arianna Florean, Andrew Crossley, Keiren Smith, Owen McCarron, Andy Yanchus, and Skottie Young. It's a SPIDER-TACULAR adventure when Spider-Man is visited by his fellow web-slingers! What wall-crawling, web-swinging trouble will Peter Parker get into when he's joined by Anya Corazon, Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen? Only one way to find out! 28 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim McCann. Art by Dario Brizuela. Cover by Jacob Chabot. HEROES OF ALL SIZES - TO THE RESCUE! The astonishing Ant-Man is in trouble! But when his daughter Cassie calls Spider-Man for help, Spidey finds out he's not the only hero in town! West Coast bigshot Hawkeye, A.K.A. Kate Bishop, is already on the case. They'll soon discover that two shots are better than one - especially when you're facing Taskmaster, the villain who can mirror any fighting move! It's a triple dose of heroes in Marvel's latest all-ages adventure! 28 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Mike Zeck Cover

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #383, She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) #10, and What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #4 and 114.

Written by Jim Shooter, Tom Defalco, Dan Slott, Danny Fingeroth and Jay Faerber. Art By Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Paul Pelletier, Mark Bagley, Gregg Schigiel, John Beatty, Mike Esposito, Brett Breeding, Rick Magyar, Keith Williams, and Jose Marzqan, Jr. Cover By Mike Zeck. Introduction by Tom DeFalco.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood.

Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe?

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

NOTE: "SECRET WARS is one of only a handful of books that truly distil the essence of Marvel comics." - Comicsbulletin.com

Cover price $99.99.

Alex Ross Cover

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #383, She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) #10, and What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #4 and #114.

Written by Jim Shooter, Tom Defalco, Dan Slott, Danny Fingeroth and Jay Faerber. Art By Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Paul Pelletier, Mark Bagley, Gregg Schigiel, John Beatty, Mike Esposito, Brett Breeding, Rick Magyar, Keith Williams, and Jose Marzqan, Jr. Cover By Alex Ross (after Mike Zeck). Introduction by Tom DeFalco.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood.

Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe?

Hardcover, 496 pages, full color.

NOTE: "SECRET WARS is one of only a handful of books that truly distil the essence of Marvel comics." - Comicsbulletin.com

Cover price $99.99.

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Super Heroes, "Prisoner of the Stars!" features Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman in a 16-page, full color mini comic (4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches). Published in 1979 as a cereal box giveaway item from Post Cereals. No cover price.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Outrageous but Real!"

The first superhero book from Yoe Books/IDW! Over 500 pages, this ginormous tome is as thick as a brick and filled with tons of rare, full-color, never-before-reprinted comics! It's the most bizarro, wacky, wild, astonishing, eye-popping, jaw-dropping, book... EVAH! It's loaded with beyond-belief "WHAT TH'?!?!" moments! Wait till you tell your friends what you discover in its pages! Super Weird Heroes will make you laugh, cry, and be immensely entertained! You're going to witness Public Domain superheroes like The Hand (yes, he's a giant hand), The Eye (you got it-he's a yuuuge eye), The Bouncer (this super-hero-in-a-skirt's power is bouncing)! And this is just a small fraction of the Super Weird Heroes you'll experience in this must-have book-there are over 65 super weird heroes in all!

Featuring work by Fletcher Hanks, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, John Buscema, George Tuska, L.B. Cole, Jim Mooney, Mort Meskin, Will Eisner and more.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #234-240 and ALL-NEW COLLECTORS' EDITION #C-55.

Written by Gerry Conway, Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg, Jim Shooter, Jim Starlin, and Jack C. Harris. Art by Ric Estrada, Mike Grell, James Sherman, Walt Simonson, Curt Swan, Jim Starlin, and Howard Chaykin.

These classic 1970s stories are collected in hardcover for the first time! The Legion give Superboy a treatment that blocks his memory, try to stop the Worldsmith from terraforming the surface of Braal and witness the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad!

Hardcover, 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing. Story and art by Rob Justus. IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S SUPERGIRL, KRYPTO, AND…A BUNCH OF ZOO ANIMALS?! Krypto the super-dog is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watchtower, he accidentally sends the Justice Leagues superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldnt avoid the allure of some super-sweaty supersocks, could he? Down on Earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals are about to get hold of the Justice Leagues costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice Leagues laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super-lion while keeping Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper? Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death & Sparkles and Supermans Good Guy Gang, thats sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super-abilities! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Joe Simon. Art by Jack Kirby. Beginning with Blue Bolt in June 1940, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set the standard for costumed heroes. Their creation Captain America, remains one of the most famous heroes in comic book history, and their work for Timely and DC Comics raised the bar. This volume introduces some of their most exciting characters: Fighting American, The Fly, Lancelot Strong, and the Hollywood swashbuckler known as Stuntman. Presenting the complete Fighting American, their first collaboration, "The Black Owl," and Captain 3-D, lavishly restored and presented in full-color for the first time, this is the only edition authorized by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby, gathered from the official Simon and Kirby archives. With an introduction from comics legend Neil Gaiman! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth (1998 DC Treasury), Batman: War on Crime (1999 A DC Treasury), SHAZAM: Power of Hope (2000 A DC Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth (2001 A DC Treasury), JLA Secret Origins (2002 DC Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice (2003 A DC Treasury). Written by Paul Dini. Art and cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Chip Kidd. Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 396 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

By Sam Maggs. Cover by Emanuela Lupacchino and Brett Breeding.

How does Supergirl fly? Who granted Wonder Woman her superpowers? Be inspired to be daring, determined and kind by the incredible female Super Heroes of the DC Universe!

More than 50 characters will encourage young girls to be courageous and compassionate. Shining a spotlight on diverse Super Heroes such as Bumblebee, Mera, Batgirl, Hawkgirl and The Flash of China, Brave and Bold! is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight young DC fans.

Illustrated with exquisite comic book artwork by some of the industry's finest talents, this stunning book celebrates girls and women from different backgrounds and origins, and features a foreword by acclaimed comic book writer Gail Simone.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

1st printing.

By Julie Merberg.

My First Book of Girl Power introduces young fans to a range of exciting role models. From Nubia, Wonder Woman's brave Amazon sister to Jessica Cruz who uses her power ring to help others, to Super Girl who uses her super-strength to protect people, all of the women featured in this colorful board book work to make the world a safer, better place.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Fine $2.99

1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. When astronauts crash on Pluto, only one man can save them - Superman! Faster than a speeding bullet, the Man of Steel soars toward the dwarf planet, towing a high-tech rescue vehicle. Soon, he discovers an unexpected passenger aboard the spacecraft. Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet's young photographer, has hitched a ride, but that's not Superman's biggest problem. When the evil Kanjar Ro attacks, the Man of Steel finds himself weakened by deep-space travel. Can he summon the strength to defeat the alien invader 3,660,000,000 miles from Earth's yellow sun? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print - from Atoman to Zippo - complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It's a must-read for comics fans of all ages! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #247, 304, 312, 354-355, Superboy [and the Legion of Super Heroes] (1949-1979 1st Series) #212, Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) #0 and 300, Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page (1998-2000) #2 and Legion (1989-1994 1st Series) #3. Cover by Neal Adams. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of DC's greatest super-teams with the best stories starring the guardians of the 30th century: The Legion of Super-Heroes! In the 30th century, teenaged super-heroes from every world in the United Planets have banded together against evil! 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and, in celebration, DC is publishing the first-ever "best of" Legion collection. This collection features stories by acclaimed Legion writers including Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Jim Shooter and Paul Levitz, artists Curt Swan and Keith Giffen, and many others! As a bonus, this volume will also include articles by past Legion creators, timelines, character profiles, cover galleries and more. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Legion of Super Heroes (1980-1987 2nd Series) #284-296 and ANNUAL #1.

Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen. Art by Pat Broderick and Keith Giffen. Cover by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom.

In this new edition, Darkseid unveils an ingenious plot to conquer the universe! But the Legion has its own plan to assemble an army of Legionnaires to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers!

Softcover, 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

A collection of sketches by Mike Grell, featuring characters from The Legion of Super-Heroes. Interview with Michael Leib, who commissioned these sketches.8-1/2" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

1st printing. Collects Loners (2007 Marvel) #1-6.

Written by C.B. CEBULSKI. Art by KARL MOLINE. Cover by JASON PEARSON.

From the pages of RUNAWAYS!

Once they were the teen heroes known as Darkhawk, Turbo, Ricochet, Green Goblin, and Lightspeed. Now they're five young adults trying to stay out of spandex. But is walking away from the buzz of danger and intrigue easier said than done? And is a self-help group enough to keep these former crime-fighters out of action?

Pull-up a chair and join the circle as writer C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN FAIRY TALES), artist Karl Moline (ROGUE, Route 666) and cover artist Jason Pearson (Bodybags) ask the question: How do you kick an addiction to masks and tights?

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $10.00

Story and Art by Jeff Loveness, Mario Del Pennino, Matt Yakcey, Jacob Chabot, Ty Templeton, Keiren Smith, Owen McCarron, Andy Yanchus, and Skottie Young. Cover by Jacob Chabot. EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HERO AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN GET SPOOKED! It's October, and you know what that means! HALLOWEEN! And with Halloween, come tricks and treats alike. But while Captain Marvel and Spidey are trying to get their sugar fix, the rambunctious rogues of the Marvel Universe will be spying and scheming from afar… 28 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing.

Cover by Joe Kubert.

The Super Dictionary is a learning dictionary for young children. Published by Warner Educational Services in partnership with DC Comics. New front and back covers by Joe Kubert, plus, it appears, some spot illustrations. Most of the artwork is culled from previously-existing stories by Neal Adams, Gil Kane, and many others.

Packed with DC comic characters including Aquaman, the Atom, Batgirl, Batman, Black Canary, Catwoman, Comet, Conjura, Jonna Crisp, El Dragon, Firehair, Flash, Wilson Forbes, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Hawkman, Jody, Joker, Krypto, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Penguin, Robin, SR-1,. Supergirl, Superman, Tomahawk, Ted Trapper, Teri Trapper, and Wonder Woman. Most definitions in this book are illustrated using one or more of these classic comic book characters.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 416 pages, full color. All Ages

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Published to tie in with a PBS documentary series, this book will explore the 70-year history of the superheroes that have captured the imagination for generations.

This highly illustrated book will explore the cultural history of superheroes, from the first Depression-era comic books to the beloved characters of Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man. The authors delve into the culture and the context that gave rise to the beloved heroes that continue to grow in popularity and the ways that these characters have been shaped and changed by American culture at every incarnation.

Hardcover, 8-in., 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.95

Add to cart Very Fine $36.00

Add to cart Fine $30.00

Add to cart Fine $30.00

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $24.00

2nd and later printings. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth GN (1999 Treasury), Batman: War on Crime GN (1999 Treasury), Shazam: Power of Hope GN (2000 Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth GN (2001 Treasury), JLA: Secret Origins GN (2002 Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice GN (2003 Treasury).

Written by Paul Dini and Alex Ross. Art and cover by ALex Ross.

You can't afford to miss this massive slipcased hardcover you've been waiting for, featuring the stunning art of the Eisner Award-winning team of the incomparable Alex Ross & writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross to create six oversized tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE.

These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators, and much more!

This landmark volume also features an introduction by noted book designer and author Chip Kidd, a new painted cover by Alex Ross, and an 8-page foldout of the JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE poster featuring every member of the JLA by Ross.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 396 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

NO Slipcase

1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth GN (1999 Treasury), Batman: War on Crime GN (1999 Treasury), Shazam: Power of Hope GN (2000 Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth GN (2001 Treasury), JLA: Secret Origins GN (2002 Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice GN (2003 Treasury).

Written by Paul Dini and Alex Ross. Art and cover by ALex Ross.

You can't afford to miss this massive slipcased hardcover you've been waiting for, featuring the stunning art of the Eisner Award-winning team of the incomparable Alex Ross & writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross to create six oversized tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE.

These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators, and much more!

This landmark volume also features an introduction by noted book designer and author Chip Kidd, a new painted cover by Alex Ross, and an 8-page foldout of the JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE poster featuring every member of the JLA by Ross.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 396 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Sam Hart. This is the essential, practical guide to creating believable, unique characters, authored by influential artist Sam Hart - comic book guru of over 30 years. Aimed at young teens and upwards, this must-have guide is the perfect introduction to creating dynamic, memorable comic book superheroes, supervillains and monsters. With step-by-step instructions and skill-building exercises integrated throughout for fun, fast results, you will build your characters from the ground up: Start with a comprehensive introduction to the human form, looking at muscles, movement and amplifying characteristics for a superhuman finish Give your characters charisma and personality through their facial expressions, head movements and masks Clothe your characters: from spandex to fabric, this section contains everything you need to know to give your superhero their vital, identifying costume Translate power onto paper (from flight, strength and speed, to x-ray vision, magic and even weaponry) Create believable, dynamic action poses Once you master the basics, youll move on to advanced skills like creating dramatic perspective, adding narrative and inking to create comic-style tone and shading. Sam also shares special secrets on creating drama and dynamics through layout – a key element of comic book art! With a foreword from John Higgins, prominent comic book artist and writer best known for his coloring work on two of the biggest and most groundbreaking graphic novels of all time – Watchmen and The Killing Joke, this is the must-have guide to bringing your own comic art to life. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. DCHRPG #213 - From Brainiac 5 to Superboy, Cosmic Boy to Wildfire, this sourcebook has all the stats you need to play as your favorite DC heroes and villains from the 31st Century. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. Harley Quinn has captured Robin! But this crazy quack is only using the Boy Wonder as bait. Her true target is Batman, and she's left clues all over Gotham to lure him into her trap. If the Dynamic Duo can't escape her clutches, they'll both become Harley's gift to her evil boyfriend, the Joker. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art and Cover by Gregg Schigiel. It's Valentine's Day in Gotham, but not everyone is celebrating. Victor Fries (aka Mr. Freeze) has never gotten over the death of his wife, Nora, and he's not about to let anyone enjoy this painful holiday. Only Batman can stop the cold-hearted criminal before Victor refrigerates the city! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. It's fall in Gotham City. The air is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and the people are turning into monsters! These evil creatures are taking over the city, and the problem appears to be spreading. Luckily, Batman and his teenage crime-fighting partner, Robin, are investigating. Soon, they trace this monster mess back to the Gotham City Clinic. Apparently, the evil Hugo Strange has been posing as a physician and turning his patients into troublesome terrors. The Dynamic Duo must work together to stop the creature chaos and put this monster medic out of business. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing.

Written by Steve Brezenoff. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

How did Supergirl become one of the Earth's greatest super heroes? Discover the story behind Kara Danvers' journey from Superman's kid cousin to full-fledged Justice League member, including the source of her out-of-this-world superpowers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Rick Burchett. Intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo has a new job. The evil aliens Kalibak and Desaad have hired him to capture Superman, dead or alive! However, when Lobo finally manages to wrangle up the Man of Steel, the aliens aren't far behind. They don't trust the ill-mannered bounty hunter, and quickly trap him beneath a force field with Superman. Lobo and the Man of Steel must set aside their differences in order to escape, capture the two villains, and collect the well-deserved reward. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Written by David Seidman. Art by Eric Doescher. Cover by Lee Loughridge. After chasing the evil Mala through space, Z returns to Earth, and finds people running from him. Jax-Ur had disguised himself as Superman and terrorized the world. Now Jax-Ur and Mala plan to turn the people of Earth against Superman, become their new heroes, and take over the planet. Superman has to stop the deadly duo, but it's not easy when they have a whole world on their side. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and Cover by Min S. Ku. When a series of earthquakes ripple across the planet, a school field trip turns deadly. Students are trapped on a crumbling mountain, and only one man can rescue them - Superman! But the tremors have exposed a large chunk of Kryptonite. With the Man of Steel weakened by the radioactive rock, a student must save the day. Who will become the Kid Who Saved Superman? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and Cover by Dan Schoening. Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are covering the opening of the new Metropolis Museum when, suddenly, a gigantic skeleton of a blue whale comes to life. With lightning-speed, Superman catches the colossal creature, but the magical mischief is far from over. The impish Mr. Mxyzptlk has returned from the Fifth Dimension with dozens of troublesome tricks. Even the Man of Steel is helpless against the power of magic! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. The super-villain known as Brainiac loves nothing more than adding new data about civilizations to his memory banks - and then destroying those civilizations so the data is more valuable. He has long coveted Metropolis and sought to steal it for himself, but the Man of Steel has always been able to repel the robotic villain. But this time, Brainiac has found a sentient Kryptonian ship that collects entire worlds... and has led it directly to Earth! Can Superman stop two world-stealing androids at the same time? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, Text (with Full color Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and Cover by Dan Schoening. An alien ship, orbiting the Earth, sets up a screen to filter the sun's rays from reaching our planet. Without the yellow sunlight that gives Superman his amazing powers, his strength begins to drain away. When he becomes as weak as a baby, who will save Earth from the coming invasion of alien warriors led by the indestructible Darkseid? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Paul Weissburg. Art by Luciano Vecchio. Cover by Tim Levins. The Cosmic Obliterator, a doomsday weapon capable of destroying entire planets, has gone missing! Batman is on the case, but so far the only clue is a ticket to the Super-Villain Crime Convention. That's one place the Dark Knight can't go - so he decides to attend as the mobster, Matches Malone, instead! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $3.49

1st printing. Written by J. E. Bright. Art and Cover by Luciano Vecchio. CATWOMAN has stolen an ancient flute that calls all of GOTHAM CITY'S cats to her command. When BATMAN swoops in to stop the kitty kidnapper, he's overwhelmed by hundreds of cross cats under CATWOMAN'S command! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art and Cover by Luciano Vecchio. A charity cruise filled with Gotham City's wealthiest citizens has been boarded by not one but two groups of hijackers! Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze fight for the right to ransom the passengers with coutless citizens caught in the crossfire. Outnumbered and out of his element, Batman will have to find a way to play one group of crooks against the other, or they'll all go down with the ship. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

Written by J. E. Bright. Art and cover by Tim Levins.

A solar flare suddenly erupts near astronaut Hank Henshaw's space shuttle, killing him. But that wasn't the end for Henshaw - he survived and, in the process, developed the ability to fuse his consciousness with machines. Hank blames Superman for his tragic fate, and is dead set on unleashing all the powers of technology in his bid to break the Man of Steel.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $5.95.