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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dungeons and Dragons The Monsters and Creatures Compendium HC (2023 Ten Speed Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. In this single-volume collection of all the creature profiles from the first six books in the Young Adventurer's Guide series, you'll find the wild and wondrous creatures that populate the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Pore over profiles of dragons (from chromatic to metallic), owlbears, unicorns, and more, each accompanied by vivid illustrations. Narrative encounters and storytelling prompts help you strategize so you can make sure to best these beasts in your own campaigns. With beautiful illustrations and advice on what to do should you come across these magical and terrifying creatures, The Monsters & Creatures Compendium provides the perfect guide for young fans and new players traversing the worlds of D&D. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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    Edison Beaker Creature Seeker GN (2019 Viking Books) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Night Door!"

    Story and art by Frank Cammuso.

    Edison Beaker and his young sister Tesla are staying with their uncle Earl, manager of the family pest control company, when an alarm sounds and he has no choice but to drag them along on a service call. They should have listened when he warned them, "stay in the van." Monster-sized mayhem ensues when the kids chase their escaped hamster into a mysterious warehouse--and suddenly they are the ones being chased as all sorts of creepy creatures scurry, slink, and stomp through a secret Night Door.

    The first of two new middle-school graphic novels that introduce a funny, smart, likable, reluctant hero and his wisecracking younger sister whose adventures are sure to appeal to readers of Lunch Lady, Hilo, and Caveboy Dave.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $10.99.

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    Edison Beaker Creature Seeker HC (2018 Viking Books) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Night Door!"

    Story and art by Frank Cammuso.

    Edison Beaker and his young sister Tesla are staying with their uncle Earl, manager of the family pest control company, when an alarm sounds and he has no choice but to drag them along on a service call. They should have listened when he warned them, "stay in the van." Monster-sized mayhem ensues when the kids chase their escaped hamster into a mysterious warehouse--and suddenly they are the ones being chased as all sorts of creepy creatures scurry, slink, and stomp through a secret Night Door.

    The first of two new middle-school graphic novels that introduce a funny, smart, likable, reluctant hero and his wisecracking younger sister whose adventures are sure to appeal to readers of Lunch Lady, Hilo, and Caveboy Dave.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $15.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures GN (2023 Harper Alley) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Jason Pamment. Ember is a tiny boy (literally) all alone in a giant world who longs to fit in. His dream may finally come true when his adopted guardian, Lua, a warmhearted sea turtle, escorts him across the ocean to a school for little creatures on the mysterious Puzzle Island. This hidden place is brimming with fantastical life, and as Ember explores the lush forests and deep caves, he's filled with wonder and curiosity. There's only one problem-his new classmates don't seem at all interested in being his friend. As Ember struggles to adapt to his new home, he finds himself at the heart of an otherworldly mystery, facing a strange creature from the deep that threatens everything he holds dear. But as any astute student of nature knows, appearances can be deceiving-and friendship can come from the most unexpected of places. Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.99.

  • Issue #1
    Eye of the Majestic Creature (2011 Sparkplug Comics) 1

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    Stories, art and cover by Leslie Stein. Steins celebrated comic features surreal, semi-autobiographical stories about Larrybear and her friend Marshmallow, a talking guitar. Larrys serene life in the country is disrupted when her friend Seashell comes to visit. 12 pages, B&W.

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    Fabulous Creatures and Other Magical Beings HC (2004 Trafalgar Square) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Joel Levy. Dragons, Unicorns, Giants, Salamanders, Basilisks. Are the stories about them true? Where are they now? During the last 150 years, The Cryptozoological Society of London has gathered reports and evidence from mysterious and far-flung corners of the globe to create this immense archive of documentation to answer hitherto unresolved questions about all manner of creatures: from mermaids to minotaurs and krakens to catoblepas. Now made public for the first time, this incredible book will convince eve the most skeptic reader of the existence of creatures of amazing, and sometimes terrifying, abilities! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

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    Featured Creatures (1994) #001, The Creature Talks Among Us!

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    Finder's Creatures GN (2024 Penguin Workshop) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Case #1: Bog Gone!" Story and art by P. Knuckle Jones. Meet detective-in-training Finder and her friends as they try to figure out why everyone in Belly Acre Bog has disappeared in this hilarious mystery graphic novel! Finder the tree frog absolutely loves solving mysteries. So when all the animals in Belly Acre Bog mysteriously disappear overnight, Finder and her friends Chopper and Keeper are toad-ally on the case. But when Seymour Warts, the world's greatest detective and Finder's hero, arrives on the scene and begins his own investigation, the young creature finders soon realize that this mystery could be even bigger than their little bog! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    Finder's Creatures HC (2023 Penguin Workshop) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Case #1: Bog Gone!" Story and art by P. Knuckle Jones. Meet detective-in-training Finder and her friends as they try to figure out why everyone in Belly Acre Bog has disappeared in this hilarious mystery graphic novel! Finder the tree frog absolutely loves solving mysteries. So when all the animals in Belly Acre Bog mysteriously disappear overnight, Finder and her friends Chopper and Keeper are toad-ally on the case. But when Seymour Warts, the world's greatest detective and Finder's hero, arrives on the scene and begins his own investigation, the young creature finders soon realize that this mystery could be even bigger than their little bog! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1PREVIEW
    Forgive Me Father (2007 Creature) Preview 1PREVIEW

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    Preview Edition. Flipbook. "Faith" written by John Ulloa & John Barrera with art by Ulises Carpintero. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Forgive Me Father (2016 Creature) 1A

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    Regular Cover by Patrick Reilly. Written by John Ulloa. Art by Ulises Carpintero and Greg Narvasa. What happens when the shepherd loses his flock? When Father Pedro's faith in his God and church is lost after the violent death of a young friend, he finds himself alone with a despair and anger that can barely be contained. He dreams of finding solace in the arms of a runaway girl. Is she his angel of redemption or a fantasy he's made-up? Will helping her break the chains of her past be a path to true salvation - or damnation? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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    $15 Forgive Me Father # 1 (Creature Comics) B
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  • Issue #1B
    Forgive Me Father (2016 Creature) 1B

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    Collector Cover by Jeff Dekal. Written by John Ulloa. Art by Ulises Carpintero and Greg Narvasa. What happens when the shepherd loses his flock? When Father Pedro's faith in his God and church is lost after the violent death of a young friend, he finds himself alone with a despair and anger that can barely be contained. He dreams of finding solace in the arms of a runaway girl. Is she his angel of redemption or a fantasy he's made-up? Will helping her break the chains of her past be a path to true salvation - or damnation? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Forgive Me Father (2016 Creature) 1C

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    Incentive Cover by Patrick Reilly. Written by John Ulloa. Art by Ulises Carpintero and Greg Narvasa. What happens when the shepherd loses his flock? When Father Pedro's faith in his God and church is lost after the violent death of a young friend, he finds himself alone with a despair and anger that can barely be contained. He dreams of finding solace in the arms of a runaway girl. Is she his angel of redemption or a fantasy he's made-up? Will helping her break the chains of her past be a path to true salvation - or damnation? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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    $150 Forgive Me Father #1 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3 COPIES) 1:5 Variant VERY RARE

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  • Issue #1
    Freaky Creatures (2008 Abandon Interactive Entertainment) 1
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    $2 Freaky Creatures #1 Direct Edition Cover (2008) Abandon Comics
    $3 Freaky Creatures #1 VF/NM 2008 Abandon Interactive Entertainment z22050
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    $4 Freaky Creatures #1 VF/NM 2008 Abandon Interactive Entertainment z2934
    $10 Freaky Creatures #1 One-Shot 2008 Abandon Interactive Entertainment 8.0 G52-36
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  • Issue #1A
    Gun (2015 Creature Entertainment) 1A

    Written by John Ulloa. Art and Cover by Jose Varese. The Gun is a series that revolves around the effect that a mysterious handgun, forged almost a century ago, has on the lives of the people who briefly possess it, as it passes from hand to hand. The first issue is the story of a middle-aged struggling writer who, at the end of his rope, gets a new lease on life when he purchases a gun at a pawnshop. His life is suddenly worth living again, until it's not. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Gun (2015 Creature Entertainment) 1B

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    Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Ulloa. Art by Jose Varese. Cover by Juan Navarro. The Gun is a series that revolves around the effect that a mysterious handgun, forged almost a century ago, has on the lives of the people who briefly possess it, as it passes from hand to hand. Issue one is the story of a middle-aged struggling writer who, at the end of his rope, gets a new lease on life when he purchases a gun at a pawnshop. His life is suddenly worth living again, until it's not. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Gun (2015 Creature Entertainment) 1C

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    1 in 5 "Old Skool" Variant by Jose Varese and Rene Quesada. Written by John Ulloa. Art by Jose Varese. The Gun is a series that revolves around the effect that a mysterious handgun, forged almost a century ago, has on the lives of the people who briefly possess it, as it passes from hand to hand. The first issue is the story of a middle-aged struggling writer who, at the end of his rope, gets a new lease on life when he purchases a gun at a pawnshop. His life is suddenly worth living again, until it's not. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Hell Beasts How To Draw Grotesque Fantasy Creature SC (2007) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Jim Pavelec. Summon nightmares from the dark depths of Hell with Hell Beasts! Top gaming artist Jim Pavelec (Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering) illustrates more than 25 step-by-step demonstrations for rendering a variety of fear-inducing beasts including demons, goblins, zombies, gargoyles, hydra, and more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PB&W/PC. Cover price $19.99.

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    Horror Comics Fiends, Freaks and Fantastic Creatures 1940s-1980s SC (2015 McFarland) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Horror comics have been a part of the fabric of the industry since the Golden Age of the 1940s. William Schoell examines the evolution of the genre from the Golden Age, through the Silver Age in the 1960, up until the end of the Bronze Age in the early 1980s. Included are the earliest series, like American Comics Group's Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, and the controversial and gory comics of the '50s, such as EC's infamous and influential Tales from the Crypt. The explosion of horror titles following the relaxation of the comics code in the '70s is fully documented with chapters on Marvel's prodigious output, DC's anthologies and titles such as Swamp Thing, as well as the notable contributions of firms like Gold Key and Atlas. This book examines how horror comics exploited everyday terrors, and often reflected societal attitudes toward women and people who were different. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos).

  • Issue #1-1ST
    How to Draw Fantasy Creatures (1998) 1-1ST

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    Learning to draw fantasy creatures is fun - and easy! This step-by-step guide can show you how to draw a unicorn, dragon, elf, mermaid, goblin, wizard, and much more. So grab a pencil and get ready - learning to draw has never been this much fun! Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11-in, Black and white interior. Cover price $2.95.

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    Invader Zim Best of Creatures TPB (2021 Oni Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Eric Trueheart, Aaron Alexovich, Megan Lawton, and K.C. Green. Art by Warren Wucinich, Maddie C, Megan Lawton, and K.C. Green. Cover by Warren Wucinich.

    Grab your cameras and get ready to take a blurry photo: it's time to revisit the absolute best cryptids the Invader ZIM comics have to offer! From a forest packed with sasquatch varieties to an abandoned amusement park teeming with supernatural creatures, this collection of four creature-filled ZIM comics is packed to the merman gills!

    Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1
    Jack the Radio Creatures Anthology (2020 Wave Blue World) 1

    Written by George Hage. Art by, Alexis Zirritt, Aaron Conley, Tommy Lee Edwards, Khoi Pham, Jorge Corona & more. Cover by Matthew Allison. The Intergalactic Premiere! A collection of cosmic-country-fried sci-fi short stories cataloging the adventures of the ever resilient character, Jack the Radio. Based on the band Jack the Radios new album, Creatures, this anthology includes comics and pinups from artists from around the world. 56 pages.

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    Jim Henson's Labyrinth Bestiary HC (2022 Insight Editions) A Definitive Guide to the Creatures of the Goblin King's Realm 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by S.T. Bende. Art by Iris Compiet. Foreword by Toby Froud.

    From Ludo to Sir Didymus, to the Goblin King's legion of mischievous minions, Jim Henson's Labyrinth is packed with wondrous beings and chaotic critters.

    For the first time, Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Bestiary - A Definitive Guide to the Goblin King's Realm brings their world to life. Exploring the nature and behavior of each creature through original illustrations and insightful text, this is a must-have book for fans of Labyrinth, Jim Henson, and the fantasy genre.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Julia's House for Lost Creatures HC (2014 First Second Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Ben Hatke. When Julia and her walking house come to town, she likes everything about her new neighborhood except how quiet it is! So Julia puts a sign up: "Julia's House for Lost Creatures." Soon she's hosting goblins, mermaids, fairies, and even a dragon. Quiet isn't a problem anymore for Julia - but getting her housemates to behave themselves is! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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    Library of Doom: The Creature Collection GN (2022 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Steve Brezenoff. Art and cover by Martin Bustamante.

    On a field trip, two friends discover a hidden door that leads into an ancient library.

    Strange snarls echo in the maze of shelves. Just as the pair searches for the exit, they come face-to-face with the collection's keeper, the Archivist! This rogue librarian gathers tales of the world's oldest, most terrifying creatures. Now she's releasing the legendary monsters to take care of the intruders. Can the powerful Librarian swoop in to help the friends escape?

    Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-color graphic novel!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

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    Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Creatures SC (2002 Houghton Mifflin) 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

    By David Brawn. Commentary By Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor.

    A behind the scenes guide to the epic New Line Cinema film.

    Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $8.95.

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    Lovecraft Monsters SC (2023 Chartwell Books) A Horrifying Coloring Book of H.P. Lovecraft's Creatures 1-1ST


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    1st Printing. This coloring book will delight horror fans and those fascinated by Lovecrafts eerie and chilling stories. Lovecraft is best known for writing The Call of Cthulhu and creating the Cthulhu mythos. Although virtually unknown in his lifetime, Lovecraft is now one of the most well-known horror fiction writers! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.98.

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    Marvel Monsters Creatures of the Marvel Universe Explored HC (2021 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Text by Kelly Knox.

    All Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves. From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team-ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

    Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Monsters Creatures of the Marvel Universe Explored HC (2021 DK) 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings.

    Text by Kelly Knox.

    All Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves. From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team-ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

    Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #1
    Midnight Creatures (1969 Brian Sabastian) Fanzine 1

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    Issue #1 - October 25, 1969. Edited by Brian Sabastian. Part one of 1951's The Thing movie summarized, a review of a William Shatner episode of the Thriller TV show, reviews and an editorial. Side-stapled, mimeographed, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 26 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.40.

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    Monster Book of Manga Creatures and Characters Coloring Book SC (2023 Harper Design) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Art by Ikari Studios and Estudio Joso. Manga, the popular Japanese cartooning style, is beloved for its expressive characters and distinctive fashions. Based on the bestselling Monster Book of Manga how-to-draw series, The Monster Book of Manga Creatures and Characters Coloring Book brings manga to life in a whole new way, showcasing 73 iconic archetypes from across the most popular genres-some cool, some quirky, some creepy-which fans can color using markers, pencils, pens, and even paint. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Nightlinger Creature of the Night TPB (2018 Caliber) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Nightlinger (1993 Gauntlet) #1-2 and Nightlinger: Sins of the Werewolf.

    Written by Steven P. Jones. Art by Christopher Jones. Cover by S. Clarke Hawbaker.

    Prepare for a new hero. A hero that has tasted the stench of evil's darkness yet has also touched the goodness in men's hearts. A hero that rewards as well as punishes. A hero that battles street crime as well as that which crosses supernatural dimensions. The hero is Nightlinger and the shadows are his domain. Joining him is his sexy female assistant, Mike, who tries to keep Nightlinger embedded in the realm of humanity. Collects the Nightlinger series plus the short story Nightlinger: Sins of the Werewolf, sketchbook pages, and Steven Philip Jones' superhero one shot comic Vanguard.

    Softcover, 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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    Out of My Head HC (2023 FB) The Imaginary Creatures of Joseph Baque 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Brian Chidester. Art and cover by Joseph Baque. A gorgeous art book that also tells the unbelievable story of Joseph Baqué, a police officer and secretive artist who created 1500 imaginary creatures during the fascist era in Spain (1930s-60s) and told not a soul about them during his lifetime. Part Medieval-style bestiary, part natural history treatise, this remarkable body of work by Joseph Baqué came to the public's attention only in 2011. With this book, author Brian Chidester has penned the first-ever critical biography of this enigmatic creator and of his strange, whimsical creations. Threading 20th century art history, Spain's fascist era, and what record there is of Baqué's personal life, Chidester presents a full picture of one of the most fascinating "outsider art" careers of the 20th century. Grouped into nine distinct taxonomies - wild beasts, primitive men, bats, insects, giant spiders, snakes, cephalopods, crustaceans, birds, and fish - each creature is placed against a blank white backdrop and surrounded by a pencil-drawn square box. Despite setting up his creatures as species classifications instead of individual characters, the artist imbued each with an individualistic personality and self-awareness. They often gaze outward, perform as if on display, and even feel around for possible ways out of their aesthetic cage - which speaks to Baqué's visual fondness for carnival posters and freak show banners of the era. Collectively they represent a rich visual imagination at odds with the conformist political climate in which he created them. Hardcover (Horizontal Format) 10-in. x 5-in., 528 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Return of Lum Urusei Yatsura Creature Features TPB (1997) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The sixth Return Of Lum graphic novel, an electrifying tale of boy meets bikini-clad alien princess, features more creatures than you can shake a stick at! An alien kindergarten class comes to Earth for a field trip and Lum's papa fixes her up with a smorgasbord of alien bachelors with bizarre physiognomies. Plus much more! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Return of Lum Urusei Yatsura Creature Features TPB (1997) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The sixth Return Of Lum graphic novel, an electrifying tale of boy meets bikini-clad alien princess, features more creatures than you can shake a stick at! An alien kindergarten class comes to Earth for a field trip and Lum's papa fixes her up with a smorgasbord of alien bachelors with bizarre physiognomies. Plus much more! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Revenge of the Creature Features SC (1988) 3rd Revised Edition 1-1ST

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    3rd Revised Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Stanley. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 420 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Rez (2014 Creature Entertainment) 1A

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    Regular Cover by Jeff Dekal. Written by Juan Navarro. Art by Johndell Snead. Meet Jonathan Rez Reznick, a disgraced ex-cop whos still trying to make a difference. While pursuing his brand of off-the-books justice, Reznick encounters evidence of a vast occult underground – precisely what cost him everything in the first place. Lucky for Rez, he has some help: all his past lives. Every life hes lived is there to assist him, whether he wants it or not. Those who would corrupt the cycle of life, death, and rebirth will have to contend with Rez: a one-man army. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Rez (2014 Creature Entertainment) 1B

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    Variant Cover by Juan Navarro. Written by Juan Navarro. Art by Johndell Snead. Meet Jonathan Rez Reznick, a disgraced ex-cop whos still trying to make a difference. While pursuing his brand of off-the-books justice, Reznick encounters evidence of a vast occult underground – precisely what cost him everything in the first place. Lucky for Rez, he has some help: all his past lives. Every life hes lived is there to assist him, whether he wants it or not. Those who would corrupt the cycle of life, death, and rebirth will have to contend with Rez: a one-man army. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    SCRAM GN (2024 First Second Books) Society of Creatures Real and Magical 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Rory Lucey. From Bad Sister artist Rory Lucey comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade adventure about three kids on the hunt for magical creatures secretly living amongst them in suburbia. Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It has everything you'd expect: happy families, fun shops... and magical creatures! In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical-S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll! As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of keeping a fish head in an old boot. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    SCRAM HC (2024 First Second Books) Society of Creatures Real and Magical 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Rory Lucey. From Bad Sister artist Rory Lucey comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade adventure about three kids on the hunt for magical creatures secretly living amongst them in suburbia. Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It has everything you'd expect: happy families, fun shops... and magical creatures! In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical-S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll! As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of keeping a fish head in an old boot. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $22.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sea Creatures HC (2017 Papercutz) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Reef Madness!" Dolphin sonar, the "pistol" shrimp, the incredible intelligence of the octopus... there's no end to the mysteries and varieties of creatures you'll encounter beneath the sea. It's time to don your wetsuit and follow us into the depths of the oceans to discover the amazing underwater world. Learn about the colors, shapes, species, and lifestyles that make up this amazing realm, straight from the (sea)horse's mouth! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sherlock Bones and the Sea-Creature Feature GN (2021 Etch) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Renee Treml.

    Sherlock Bones's home, the Natural History Museum, has an exciting new exhibit, Reef to Shore, that includes a mangrove forest and shallow coral reef habitat.

    When Sherlock overhears a that a swamp monster has been sighted, he gathers his team to investigate. At first Sherlock Bones suspects Nivlac, a quirky octopus with a talent for camouflage - and tank pranks. But then, loud bellowing leads Bones and team to the mangroves, where they find a horrifying long-haired green beast!

    Can they escape the creature, or is it too late for our beloved frogmouth bird skeleton and his ragtag mystery-solving team?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sherlock Bones and the Sea-Creature Feature HC (2021 Etch) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Renee Treml.

    Sherlock Bones's home, the Natural History Museum, has added an exciting new exhibit, Reef to Shore, that includes a mangrove forest and shallow coral reef habitat, with touch tanks in between. When Sherlock overhears a that a swamp monster has been sighted, he gathers his team to investigate. At first Sherlock Bones suspects Nivlac, a quirky octopus with a talent for camouflage-and tank pranks.

    But then, loud bellowing leads Bones and team to the mangroves, where they find a horrifying long-haired green beast! Can they escape the creature-or is it too late for our beloved frogmouth bird skeleton and his ragtag mystery-solving team?

    Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sketching from the Imagination: Creatures and Monsters SC (2019 3dtotal) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    In this inspiring addition to the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, we invite readers to explore the works of fifty artists from across the field of creature design. From magical and mythical beasts to aliens and mutant monsters, each page comes alive with wild and wonderful creations in a range of styles and mediums. Each artist offers their personal commentary, advice, and tips on drawing techniques and concept design processes, making Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures a rich and exciting volume for any reader, whether they're looking for an intriguing menagerie of artwork to browse, or for artistic and professional insights by a wide range of talented and imaginative creators.

    Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

    Cover price $32.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing. By D. Earl Worth. An Illustrated Guide To Obscure Hollywood Horror Movies, 1956-1959. Complete with rare movie photos from: I Was a Teenage Werewolf; It Conquered the World; Attack of the Crab Monster; The She Creature; The Amazing Colossal Man; Daughter of Dr. Jekyll; Invasion of the Saucermen; Attack of the 50 Foot Woman; AND MANY MORE!! Softcover, 8 1/-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Smithsonian Sea Creatures Coloring Book SC (2021 IDW) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Art and cover by Rachel Curtis.

    Voyage beneath the waves to realms of beauty and mystery-ready for you to color! The Smithsonian Institute presents an awe-inspiring new coloring book that explores the diverse biology of our underwater world.

    With this meticulously illustrated coloring book, sea-faring fans of all ages can unlock wonders of the oceanic depths, interacting with the diverse terrain and species that inhabit these watery spaces. Guided by experts from The Smithsonian and brought to life by Rachel Curtis (Birds: A Smithsonian Coloring Book), these rich pen and ink illustrations invite you to step into captivating scenes featuring the giant squid, sharks, narwhals, electric eels, manatees, turtles, rays, the record-setting Megalodon, and more. Fans of coloring books and aquatic life will find an enchanting realm to explore with their own creativity.

    Each page of Sea Creatures: A Smithsonian Coloring Book not only stands alone as a work of art, but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from museum experts, ensuring that time spent coloring is also time spent learning.

    This book's deluxe ivory paper allows for a variety of artistic media like pen, pencil, or even watercolor, to ensure your creative vision comes to life just the way you want-and lasts for years to come.

    Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 10-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Wars Aliens Creatures and Beasts HC (2018 Random House) A Big Golden Book 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Thomas Macri. Art and cover by Chris Kennett. From Ewoks to Wookiees, from banthas to wampas, this Big Golden Book is packed with stories about all the awesome aliens and creatures from the Star Wars saga! Featuring stunning retro stylized illustrations, this book is perfect for Star Wars - and Big Golden Book - fans of all ages! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Wars Creatures vs. Aliens HC (2019 B&M Books) A Battle Cries Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Star Wars Battle Cries: Creatures vs. Creatures is an interactive sound book that prompts imaginative play with realistic Star Wars sounds.

    Can a Wookiee defeat a Sarlacc? Would a band of Ewoks defeat a Wampa? With bold, original illustrations, each spread lets readers delve into infographic-style facts about each character. Then pit one against the other in five epic hypothetical battles, complete with each character's signature sound effect. Who has enough brains, brawn, or cunning to win?

    Decide for yourself!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color.

    Cover price $21.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Wars Sticker Adventures: Aliens and Creatures SC (2019 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Find out where wampas live! Discover friendly Wookiees and cunning aliens! Learn about Ewoks, Jawas, and Porgs! Read the captions, then find the sticker that best fits the space. Includes extra stickers too! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 8 pages, full color. All Ages

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Strange Planet The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature HC (2021 HarperCollins) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Nathan Pyle.

    Join Strange Planet's lovable parent and child aliens as they embark on a quest to understand the vibrating creature (that's a cat to us humans) that is stalking around their house. As the aliens closely observe the creature, they discover all their differences and what they have in common.

    This paper-over-board picture book has all the literal-minded charm of Nathan's previous books, and is written with parents and kids in mind. It's perfect for playtime, bedtime, or anytime!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.