America comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $10.00.

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Advertising Broadside issued in 1940 to promote The American Magazine. Printed on heavy cardstock. 11" x 16", single-sided.

1st printing. By Amy Janello and Brennon Jones. CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN MAGAZINES. Since 1741, America's magazines have delivered style, opinion, and innovation. Their pages have showcased great fiction, nonfiction, and investigative reporting, as well as extraordinary photography, illustrations, and design. THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE presents in words and pictures the editorial and graphic creativity that has entertained and educated Americans, and shaped their views and values, for the last 250 years. Includes 575 illustrations, with 425 in full color and 100 in duotone. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Dwight L. MacPherson. Art and cover by Grant Bond. In American McGee's Grimm (the popular video game series available at GameTap.com), the player controls Grimm, a dwarf who creates a trail of destruction wherever he goes. Sick of how happy fairy tales have become, Grimm makes it his mission to revert the lighthearted yarns to their darker original versions with his patented butt-stomping chaos. Now he's set his wicked sights on comic books, and the funny pages will never be the same again. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Includes CD - 1st printing.

By Allan Holtz.

From its earliest appearance in the 1890s, the newspaper comic strip has told the story of America, from the Irish ghetto of the Yellow Kid to flappers, war heroes, hippies, and today's office drones and soccer moms. American Newspaper Comics is the first comprehensive, authoritative reference work to document this fascinating history, listing over 7,000 different comic strip and cartoon features from American newspapers. This encyclopedic book offers a wealth of information, including the start and end dates of features, their format, frequency, creators, and distribution companies.

The book also includes handy cross-indexes and a guide to book-length compilations of newspaper cartoons and comics, plus a CD with samples of more than 2,000 cartoon features.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 624 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

Does NOT Include CD - 1st printing.

By Allan Holtz.

From its earliest appearance in the 1890s, the newspaper comic strip has told the story of America, from the Irish ghetto of the Yellow Kid to flappers, war heroes, hippies, and today's office drones and soccer moms. American Newspaper Comics is the first comprehensive, authoritative reference work to document this fascinating history, listing over 7,000 different comic strip and cartoon features from American newspapers. This encyclopedic book offers a wealth of information, including the start and end dates of features, their format, frequency, creators, and distribution companies.

The book also includes handy cross-indexes and a guide to book-length compilations of newspaper cartoons and comics.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 624 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

b&w. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. As Americans grappled with the real problems of the atomic age in the 1950s, the science fiction television series provided escapist fare. At first essentially fantasy and adventure, the shows reflected the progress of the decade, using in the late 1950s extrapolations from the theories and findings of true science. From Adventures of Superman to World of Giants, this reference work covers all science fiction television series of the 1950s. A lengthy essay details character development, technical innovations, critical commentary and other matters. The episode guides that follow first provide primary cast and production credits for the entire season and then coverage of each individual episode, with title, airdate, writer, director, and a plot synopsis. Much of the information was derived from actual viewing, and many errors from other works are corrected here. Hardcover, 252 pages, text.

Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Frank Stack, Joe Sacco, Dean Haspiel, Spain Rodriguez and David Collier. As American as clinical depression and broken dreams, Harvey Pekar is back with another installment of everyman life struggles. Backed by his usual list of luminaries, this time featuring Frank Stack (The Adventures of Jesus), Joe Sacco (Palestine), Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma), Josh Neufeld (Keyhole), and Spain Rodriguez (Trashman), Pekar wades through parenting woes and Hollywood hopes, reminding you that even if you've got it bad, you probably don't have it harder than Harvey. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. "The Michael Malice Story!" Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm. Harvey Pekar achieved fame by writing about his own everyman existance. Now he's found the everyman for a new generation of graphic novel readers. Enter Michael Malice - a slight, unintimidating young man who never really stood out in a crowd. Michael grew up in Brooklyn, went to college, then got a string of nowhere temp jobs. Then future wasn't looking too bright for Michael - until the day he met Harvey Pekar in a restaurant and Pekar decided to do a story on him. Hardcover, 6 1/4-in. x 9 1/2-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by HARVEY PEKAR. Art by JOE ZABEL, GARY DUMM & JOHN STATS. He's stared into the Monkeycam and lived to tell about it! Critically-acclaimed comics writer Harvey Pekar returns to the racks with his first 32-page comics story ever. It chronicles Harvey's adventures in New York City last spring as he's invited to appear on "Late Night with David Letterman" after a four year hiatus - only to be bumped at the last minute by Barry Manilow! Will the fists start flying? This special stand-alone storyline is full of the gentle wisdom and understated irony for which Pekar is renown. Cover price $2.95.

Dolphin Book Edition - 1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Dolphin Book Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Several copies of the 4th printing of this Dolphin Book Edition were signed and numbered (in multiple variations, glue-in plate) by one or more people involved in a 1990-1991 stage production of American Splendor starring Dan Castallaneta. See individual items for details. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Screenplay by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman. The complete screenplay and shooting script for acclaimed filmmakers Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini's award-winning Hollywood treatment of Harvey Pekar's homegrown autobiographical comic book series, American Splendor, is collected. Softcover, 116 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Todd Schorr. This is the latest collection of paintings by one of contemporary surrealism's most influential artists. American Surreal picks up where Dreamland, Schorr's previous bestselling collection of mind-bending paintings left off. Look forward to countless hours of eye bulging investigative thought while examining the impeccably rendered subject matter that has become the hallmark of Schorr's outrageous vision. Hardcover, 10-in. x 15-in., full color. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Confessions of a Human Smart Bomb: Part 1!" Written by Jeff McComsey and James Cooper. Art by Jeff McComsey. November 11th, 2041. Nobody celebrates Veteran's Day anymore. Victor Sheppard is an old man in a new world. He remembers a time prior to the War of the Third World, when cops still carried guns and there was a ghetto in every city. All that's history now. Now the Third World no longer exists. A new age of peace and equality has begun, but it didn't come cheap. Millions died and the world is a better place, but no one remembers why. Haunted by his dead comrades, Victor decides to do the one thing he thought he'd never do - spill his guts. Softcover, 6 1/2-in.x 9 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Tyler and Wendy Chin-Tanner. Art and cover by Andy MacDonald.

A war has been waged against the American people. It's a covert war, one that those in power hope will go unnoticed, but day by day, jobs, homes, pensions, healthcare coverage, quality of life, and civil liberties are taken away, while the gap between the haves and the have-nots grows wider and wider. With no way out, four activists become fugitives from the law and go on the offensive against corruption and injustice.

Sharing their story with the nation using social media, they inspire their followers to rise up and reclaim their country.

Softcover, 214 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Tyler and Wendy Chin-Tanner. Art and cover by Andy MacDonald. Foreword by George Gene Gustines.

Investigative journalist Owen Graham, his best friend and civil rights lawyer Michael Clark, public school teacher Hannah Bloom, and environmental researcher Shannon Lim are fighting to make positive contribution to the world when they are labeled as terrorists by the government. While our four protagonists go on the run across the country, they experiment with radical solutions to our biggest national injustices - healthcare, the environment, civil rights violations, refugees, education, the economy - inspiring a movement through social media that the media vilifies.

American Terrorist asks how ordinary citizens can battle for a democracy that feels further and further out of reach.

Softcover, 214 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson, by Toby (pseudonym). "Being the History of What They Saw & Did in the United States, Canada and Cuba." A humorous sequential story with one, two, and sometimes three drawings per page (one-sided), accompanied by text at the foot of each drawing. D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1872. B&W, 9-1/4" x 12-3/4".

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects American (1987) #1-4. Wtitten by MARK VERHEIDEN. Art by CHRIS WARNER. He's the ultimate American hero. Since the fifties, he has been a symbol of hope and courage for the entire nation, an indestructible one-man army standing tall for freedom, justice, and the American way - but what about truth? When reporter Dennis Hough is assigned to cover a story about his boyhood hero, he begins to see the cracks in the legend. Does The American have feet of clay? Or is he himself a victim of a larger conspiracy? Created by screenwriter Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Smallville). Softcover, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

By Peter Bosch.

American TV Comic Books (1940s-1980s) takes you from the small screen to the printed page, offering a fascinating and detailed year-by-year history of over 300 television shows and over 2000 comic book adaptations across five decades. Peter Bosch has documented this amazing area of comics history, tracking down the well-known series (Star Trek, The Munsters) and the lesser-known shows (Captain Gallant, Pinky Lee) to present the finest look ever taken at this unique genre of comic books.

Included are hundreds of full-color covers and images, plus profiles of the artists who drew TV comics: Gene Colan, Alex Toth, Dan Spiegle, Russ Manning, John Buscema, Russ Heath, and many more giants of the comic book world.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

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By Hall, Kidwell, & Bledsoe .Cletus McCoy makes a dangerous run cross-country trip to deliver his cargo. In a world full of bloodthirsty monsters, can Cletus find his way home? And, who is this boy the monsters are after, and what do they want with him? Find out in this first pulse-pounding issue! Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Collects American Wasteland (2007) #1-3. Written by R.D. Hall. Art by Mark Kidwell and Andrew Mangum. Truck driver Cletus McCoy only wants one thing: to get back home and save his Mama from a fate worse than death. But, in a world crumbling into a vampire apocalypse, that is easier said than done. Cletus will have to truck his way through an emerging nation of bloodthirsty monsters hell-bent on making him supper. Guns, guts, and a boy named Sumbitch are our hero's only hope! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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By Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler.

Family lore had it that Bonnie Siegler's grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Jules Schulback had his home movie camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night.

Bonnie wasn't sure she quite believed her grandfather's story... until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. The discovery would prompt her to investigate all of her grandfather's seemingly tall tales-and lead her in pursuit of a remarkable piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.

The American Way is a vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York, their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $28.99.

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All Text is in Italian

1st printing. Story and art by James Sturm. Comprised of the American "historical fiction" trilogy. "The Revival" follows a couple taking their dead child to find a healer. In "Hundreds of Feet Underground," gold fever has ravaged a town. In Golem's Mighty Swing, a Jewish baseball team of fans the flames of anti-Semitism. Italian language. 7-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Luke Healy.

The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2660 miles, from California's border with Mexico to Washington's border with Canada. To walk it is to undertake a grueling test of body and spirit. In Americana, Luke Healy accepts the challenge. This intimate, engaging autobiographical work from an Irish visitor to the United States recounts the author's own attempt to walk the length of the USA's west coast. Healy's life-changing journey weaves in and out of reflections on his experiences in America and his development as an artist, navigating both the trail itself and the unique culture of the people who attempt to complete it.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. MastroNet Premiere Catalog Auction. October 2001. Catalog of auction lots. Thursday, October 25, 2001, Lots 1 - 439; Friday, October 26, 2001, Lots 440-911. Softcover, 8 3/8" x 10 7/8", 328 pages, full color.

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b&w. Promo Edition. Bounty Killer # 1, Bushido #1, Katharsis # 1, Cold Dream # 0, & Honor of the Damned # 2. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Bradford Winters and Larry Cohen. Art by Daniel Irizarri. Cover by Mike Choi. After an economic collapse, Americans are illegally emigrating to other countries to find work, creating 'Americatowns' wherever they go. Owen has a difficult time trying to sneak back into Buenos Aires in Argentina to rejoin his family; his struggle is just a small part of the hardships and conflicting agendas in an immigrant community trying to build itself in the shadow of a once great nation. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Bradford Winters and Larry Cohen. Art by Daniel Irizarri. Cover by Sonny Liew. After an economic collapse, Americans are illegally emigrating to other countries to find work, creating 'Americatowns' wherever they go. Owen has a difficult time trying to sneak back into Buenos Aires in Argentina to rejoin his family; his struggle is just a small part of the hardships and conflicting agendas in an immigrant community trying to build itself in the shadow of a once great nation. 28 pages, full color.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Bradford Winters and Larry Cohen. Art and Cover by Daniel Irizarri. After an economic collapse, Americans are illegally emigrating to other countries to find work, creating 'Americatowns' wherever they go. Owen has a difficult time trying to sneak back into Buenos Aires in Argentina to rejoin his family; his struggle is just a small part of the hardships and conflicting agendas in an immigrant community trying to build itself in the shadow of a once great nation. 28 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Americatown (2015 Boom) #1-7. Written by Bradford Winters and Larry Cohen. Art by Daniel Irizarri. Cover by Scott Newman. What's to Love: Part social commentary, part family drama, Americatown asks: What if the American Dream gave way to the American Nightmare? In their inaugural comic series, screenwriters Bradford Winters (Oz, Boss, The Americans) and Larry Cohen (Netflix's Borgia), give us a story great for fans of Transmetropolitan, Children of Men, and the TV show Black Mirror. What It Is: After an economic collapse and other disasters in the near future, Americans are now the legal and illegal immigrants living abroad. They find work in cities like Buenos Aires, where their very own enclave known as "Americatown" has taken root. Owen, a recent arrival, begins a journey to support and save his splintered family divided between the enclave and home back in the U.S. His struggle is just a small part of the hardships and conflicting agendas in an immigrant community trying to build itself in the shadow of a once great nation. Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. NOTE: "A brilliant example of social commentary in an entertaining package." - Graphic Policy Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Toufic El Rassi. This semi-autobiographical graphic novel chronicles the life of an average Arab-American struggling with an Arab identity in an increasingly hostile nation. From childhood through adolescence, and as an adult, Toufic illustrates the prejudice and discrimination Arabs and Muslims face in American society. Softcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 118 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Toufic El Rassi. This semi-autobiographical graphic novel chronicles the life of an average Arab-American struggling with an Arab identity in an increasingly hostile nation. From childhood through adolescence, and as an adult, Toufic illustrates the prejudice and discrimination Arabs and Muslims face in American society. Softcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 118 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Hero Initiative makes its move to Riverdale! In the now-grand tradition of Hero's previous Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project, all of Hero's exclusive original covers to the landmark Archie #600 are on display in this great book! Introduction by Dan Parent.Over 50 contemporary artists have made contributions, including Todd McFarlane, Stan Goldberg, Sam Kieth, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, John Romita Sr., Bill Sienkiewicz and more! Also featuring contributions by Ben Dewey, Michael Metcalf, Fred Hembeck, Mike Perkins, Andrew Pepoy, Norm Breyfogle, Cliff Chiang, Stuart Sayger, Mike Kunkel, Chris Samnee, Leonard Kirk, Agnes Garbowska, Aaron Sowd, Al Milgrom, Dave Hillman, Tone Rodriguez, Joe Jusko, Jim Mahfood, Mark McKenna, Jeff Parker, Jack Katz, Al Nickerson, Chris Moreno, Bill Morrison, Colleen Coover, Jimmy Gownley, Nick Bradshaw, Rich Ellis, Jason Bone, Jonathan Case, David Hahn, Dale Keown, Jake Jordan, Mark dos Santos, Fernando Ruiz, Don Perlin & Rachel Ordway. This great volume even includes the blockbuster Archie #600 story! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $10.00.

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1st printing. The fascinating history, decade by decade, of the major comics company Archie. A behind the scenes look at the creation of Archie, his sexy girlfriends and his pals, Jughead to Reggie. Plus everything you wanted to know about the Golden Age superheroes, and more. Artist and writer bios and tons of rare and unpublished art by masters like Bob Montana, Dan DeCarlo, Samm Schwartz, Bob Bolling, and many more. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Cover by Bob White. A comprehensive history of the Archie characters, artists, and writers accompanied by rare art, classic comic strips, and original art. This thick, large format, handsome tome showcases the whole fascinating history of the longstanding major comics company, Archie Publications. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Archie, his sexy girlfriends, Betty and Veronica, and his pals, Jughead, Reggie, and Kevin Keller. The book features Archie artists and writers, from the old masters Bob Montana, Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, to the contemporary tyros. There's a ton of rare original art, classic comic book stories, revealing information from an autobiography by John Goldwater-creator of Archie and co-founder of Archie Publications-and much, much more! Softcover, 220 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Includes Vol. 1-4 - Printings May Vary. Story and art by Bob Montana. In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, starring in outrageous tales of dating woes, high-school hi-jinx and slapstick mayhem. Since then, Archie and his teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. Now, experience unforgettable comics moments from the 1940s to the 1970s in this box set collecting four volumes of the Archie's Americana series. Hardcover (4 Volumes with Slipcase), 776 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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1st printing. Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Art and cover by Greg Scott. Though nearly everyone has heard of it, almost no one has known anything about it - until now. Located in the remote Nevada desert near the dry bed of Groom Lake, Area 51 is the most famous military installation in the world that doesn't "officially" exist. In Area 51, author Dwight Zimmerman and artist Greg Scott unravel the real history, minus the aliens and sci-fi movie plots, revealing in detail how for more than 60 years, the CIA, the U.S. Air Force, and aerospace company Lockheed Martin have all used Area 51 as a staging ground for test flights of experimental or highly classified aircrafts. This first-of-its-kind graphic history strips away the fantastical aspects of this mysterious location and establishes the actual, significant history made there. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Ray Pointer and Jerry Beck. The history of animated cartoons has for decades been dominated by the accomplishments of Walt Disney, giving the impression that he invented the medium. In reality, it was the work of several pioneers. Max Fleischer, inventor of the Rotoscope technique of tracing animation frame by frame over live-action footage, was one of the most prominent. Where Disney reflected a Midwestern sentimentality, Fleischer presented a sophisticated urban attitude with elements of German Expressionism and organic progression. This book covers his life and work and the history of the studio that bore his name, with previously unpublished artwork and photographs. Softcover, 278 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.