H-E-R-O comic books issue 1

1st printing. Discover the most rotten rogues. Learn about the galaxy's meanest villains. Find out about the bravest heroes. Read the captions, then find the sticker that best fits the space. Includes lots of extra stickers! Softcover, 16 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Clone Wars (2008 Dark Horse) #10-12.

Written by Henry Gilroy and Steven Melching. Art by Brian Koschak and Dan Parsons.

Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and hero of the Republic, is challenged by a fledgling hero of the Confederacy! The Confederacy is being provided with newer and more advanced ships from Valahari-a world that has claimed neutrality in the Clone Wars. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are dispatched to negotiate with the planet's rulers, but as events unfold and Anakin is framed for a dishonorable act, diplomacy gives way to war!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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1st printing. Written by Jason Fry. An in-depth guide to the heroes and villains of Star Wars The Clone Wars! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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2nd or later printings. Written by Jason Fry. An in-depth guide to the heroes and villains of Star Wars The Clone Wars! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Written by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Walter Simonson. Blast into hyperspace and relive Luke Skywalker's exciting adventure as he goes from being a farm boy on the dusty desert planet of Tatooine to the rebel pilot and hero who destroys the Empire's most powerful weapon - the Death Star! Star Wars: The Rise of a Hero reunites legendary comic book creators Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, and Tom Palmer, along with Laura Martin, they deliver an all-new, action-packed retelling of A New Hope just in time to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of that landmark science fantasy epic. Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by George Broderick, Jr. One's here to save the planet from the forces of evil... the other one just wants to chase his tail! From the pages of Comic Library International comes one of its most popular features of the past year in an all-new solo visions book collecting the super-powered adventures of boy and his dog -- Captain Stardust and his irrepressible puppy Thor! In addition to the origin of the masked and muzzled team, you'll meet Carmine and tour his delectable pizzeria, thrill to the eurudite musings of the justice guys, gasp at the evil doings of El Toro Negro, and enjoy 30 pages of all-new material, seeing print here for the very first time! Super-heroics, pizza, flea dip and licking crime on the hard to reach places -- because they can! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Edited by David McDonnell.

A comprehensive look at some of the most beloved science fiction, fantasy, and horror in modern day entertainment. Featuring articles on Mad Max, Lost in Space, Star Trek, Star Wars, Conan the Barbarian, Aliens, The Terminator, Jurassic Park, X-Files, and more!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Story and art by Michael DeForge. Sticks Angelica is, in her own words, "49 years old. Former: Olympian, poet, scholar, sculptor, minister, activist, Governor General, entrepreneur, line cook, headmistress, Mountie, columnist, libertarian, cellist." After a high-profile family scandal, Sticks escapes to the woods to live in what would be relative isolation were it not for the many animals that surround and inevitably annoy her. Deforge's witty dialogue and deadpan narration create a bizarre yet eerily familiar tale of how we build our own sense of self and how others carry on the roles we create for them in our own personal dramas. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 6-in., 96 pages, 2C. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing.

Written by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by Dany.

A comic book without a hero. No inevitable, strong, handsome, righteous main character, just ordinary people.

That's Dany and Van Hamme's self-imposed challenge in this story of a band of survivors marooned in the jungle. A plane from a South American company crashes in the jungle. Only half of the passengers and crew survive. Some businessmen, a university professor, a steward, an aging movie star, a banana republic general, a young boy and his nanny. All these varied personalities will have to find a way to unite and work together to survive. But who should they listen to?

Who should they follow? Who can they trust? And is relief even on its way?

Softcover, 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

1st printing.

Written by Jim Rugg and Brian Maruca. Art and cover by Jim Rugg.

STANDALONE GRAPHIC NOVEL. There's a new hero in town. Guess who's petty and insecure.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Suzanne Weyn. Art by Steve Geiger and Phil Lord. In this ready-to-be-colored adventure, join Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Black Cat as they pay a visit to Coney Island for some fun in the sun. Also insludes puzzles, mazes and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

1st printing.

Written by Thomas Von Steinaecker. Art by Barbara Yelin.

Gerda stands at the window of her nursing home, looking up at the stars. A question has been haunting her for years, but until now she's managed to avoid it: Has her life been a happy one?

Gerda remembers her life as a bespectacled schoolgirl, bullied for being smart. She remembers the time she spent as an aspiring astrophysicist. And she remembers, most powerfully, that one summer, the summer of her life, when she was forced to make the most difficult decision of all: between her career and her relationship.

The Summer of Her Life is a poetic, touching, and profound graphic novel that grapples with life's big questions.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Denis Gifford. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Billy Wrecks. Art by Loston Wallace. Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and all the other DC Super Friends are ready for action in this Hologramatic Sticker Book featuring 48 pages to color and more than 30 shiny stickers! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Super Hero Happy Hour (2002) #1-4. Written by Dan Taylor. Art by Chris Fason and Cal Slayton. Welcome to the Hideout Bar & Grill, where the heroes of First City unwind after a tough day of saving the world and defending justice. This collection contains the first four issues of the comic book that really tells how it is to be a super hero in today's world. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Written by PAUL TOBIN Art & 50/50 Covers by MARCELO DiCHIARA & CHRIS SOTOMAYOR Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Collecting the super-popular comics seen EXCLUSIVELY on MARVELKIDS.COM, this issue also includes bios on all of your favorite Super Heroes and Super-Villains! ARE YOU READY TO HERO UP?!!! 48 PGS./All Ages ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by PAUL TOBIN Art & 50/50 Covers by MARCELO DiCHIARA & CHRIS SOTOMAYOR Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Collecting the super-popular comics seen EXCLUSIVELY on MARVELKIDS.COM, this issue also includes bios on all of your favorite Super Heroes and Super-Villains! ARE YOU READY TO HERO UP?!!! 48 PGS./All Ages ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

1st printing. Collects the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM. Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA and TODD NAUCK. Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM. Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA and TODD NAUCK. Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Canadian Variant - 1st printing. Collects the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM. Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA and TODD NAUCK. Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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Written by TODD DEZAGO Penciled by MARCELO DICHIARA, DARIO BRIZUELA & LEONEL CASTELLANI You've read the comics, you've seen the hit TV series - now, prepare yourself to be part of the experience in Super Hero Squad Online! Join the nonstop adventure with your favorite Squaddies, and get the inside scoop on the upcoming massively multiplayer game in this mammoth magazine! Collecting SUPER HERO SQUAD ONLINE GAME: HERO UP! #1 and SUPER HERO SQUAD SPECTACULAR #1 - plus posters, games?and more! 104 PGS./Rated A Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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Written by TODD DEZAGO Pencils by Marcelo Dichiara & Dario Brizuela Cover by Leonel Castellani It's a totally radical time-travel trip back to the 80s! The God-like entity known only as The BEYONDER sets his sights on the Squad...teleporting them to his own private Prison Planet to do battle with the Villains for his own amusement! Join the SQUADDIES in their first Epic-Length Event...THE SECRET WARS! 48 PGS./All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

1st prinitng. Collects Marvel Super Hero Squad (2010- 2nd Series) #3-7. Written by TODD DEZAGO. Art by LEONEL CASTELLANI and MARCELO DICHIARA. Cover by LEONEL CASTELLANI. The Super Hero Squad has its hands full safeguarding Super Hero City when the universe's great Collector sends his minions to hunt down every Squaddie for his collection; Fractals transform a tiny jellyfish into a giant slimy blob, put the "Hulk" on everyone within its range and turn a paleontologist into a dinosaur in command of a dinosaur army; and the hypnotic Ringmaster mesmerizes the Squaddies to think they're circus performers, keeping them busy while Doctor Doom's Lethal Legion attempts to retrieve some Fractals from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier! Plus: Thor reflects on his childhood, Captain America and the Falcon team up, Reptil plans a little April Fool's prank on the Squaddies, Doom dispatches Klaw to use his mastery of all sound and vibration to track down missing Fractals, the gang enjoys a day at the beach, and Abomination and M.O.D.O.K. pay a visit to the offices of Marble Comics! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st Printing - Hardcover, 4.5" x 6", 6 pages, full color.

DC b&w reprints. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

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1st Printing.

ALBUM WITH THE SIX MINI-COMICS. Series 1. Four-page folder containing eight promotional secret origin mini-comics featuring Hawkman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Justice League of America, Superman, Batman, the Flash, and Wonder Woman. Each mini-comic is 8 pages, full color, 2.75-in. x 4.25-in. The folder itself measures 8-in. x 10.5-in.; full color; heavy card stock.

ALBUM ONLY, NO MINI-COMICS. Series 1. Four-page folder designed to contain eight promotional secret origin mini-comics featuring Hawkman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Justice League of America, Superman, Batman, the Flash, and Wonder Woman. THIS EDITION DOES NOT CONTAIN THE MINI-COMICS. The folder measures 8-in. x 10.5-in.; full color; heavy card stock.

1st printing. Art by Ronald and Donald Williams. Color and help the Avengers navigate mazes, connect-the-dots, and puzzles on their way to victory against the sinister Thanos, the nefarious Doctor Doom, the uncanny Controller, the sultry Enchantress, and the mischievous Circus of Crime. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 110 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Edited by Wendy Haslem, Angela Ndalianis, and Chris Mackie. One of the most extraordinary cultural phenomena has been the figure of the superhero. Since the 1930s, superheroes (both men and women) have come to dominate a variety of media formats, including radio, cartoons, television, movies, magazines, and, of course, comic books. Why are audiences so fascinated with superheroes? What makes the idea of heroes necessary in society? This volume explores contemporary superhero narratives, including comic books and film, in a wider mythic context. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W photos and Illustrations). Cover price $28.00.

1978. Promotional Giveaway produced by Sunbeam Bread. Contains puzzles, games, and a checklist of the related DC Superhero stickers available in loaves of Sunbeam Bread. Single sheet folded four times, making for 10 pages front and back. 4" x 8.75" folded. 10 pages. Two-color printing using red and blue.

11 1/2 x 15 1/2. 52 pages. DC Superheroes: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc. Cover price $5.95.

40 pages. Illustrated by Jerry Ordway. 2 pages of stamps. Superman/Batman. Cover price $0.79.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Claude Lalumiere. Stories by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, George R.R. Martin, Kurt Busiek, Cory Doctorow, Carrie Vaughn, Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, Jonathan Lethem, Gene Wolfe, Kim Newman, Chris Roberson, Leah Bobet, J. Robert Lennon, A.M. Dellamonica, Kelly Link, Rachel Pollack, James Lowder, Ernest Hogan, Carol Emshwiller, Jack Pendarvis, Benjamin Rosenbaum, George Singleton, Paul Di Filippo, James Patrick Kelly, Win Scott Eckert, Jess Nevins, Tim Pratt, Will Clarke, and Camille Alexa. With hard-hitting stories from masters of the realm and fresh new talents, this vastly adventurous anthology collects some of the most exciting and original superhero stories of the past few decades, along with an array of entertaining and informative articles on the evolution of the genre. The origins of caped crusaders and their ingenious nemeses will be uncovered, their terrible secrets revealed, and their victories and defeats chronicled for all. An exciting blend of voices will release these guardians and villains from their common realm of comics, graphic novels, and movies and set them free to roam in the wild world of prose and their readers' imaginations. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing. By Jeffrey K. Johnson. In the eight decades since Superman's debut, comic book superheroes have become an indispensible part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs and have become ingrained in the nation's social and cultural fabric. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics. Softcover, 236 pages, Text 9with B&W Photos). Cover price $40.00.

Portuguese edition of U.S. Superman stories. Text in Porguguese. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson. 6-3/8 in. x 9-3/8 in.; full color; 32 pages.

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.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Levitz. Art by Mike Grell and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Afterword by Paul Levitz.

This tabloid-size masterpiece reprints a classic Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes story at full size for the first time.

Superboy arrives in the future for the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad only to find a world totally different from the one he is used to visiting, but the Legionnaires insist it has always been that way. With Superboy unable to convince his teammates that something is wrong, the wedding proceeds as planned, only for the bride and groom to be kidnapped by the Lunarites. Convinced that the altering of history is the real issue, Superboy leads a team of Legionnaires back in time, while the rest of the group attempts to rescue the kidnapped couple. Can Superboys team correct the flow of time and save the future?

Includes a two-page pinup of the entire Legion by Mike Grell and an eight-page feature containing information on each of the Legionnaires by Paul Levitz, illustrated by James Sherman and Jack Abel.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. Offering an entertaining and informative look at these modern-day icons, The Supergirls details the much-needed alternative history of American comic book superheroines - from Wonder Woman to Supergirl and beyond - where they fit in popular culture and why, and what these crime-fighting females say about the role of women in American society from their creation to now, and into the future. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 324 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.99.

Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. The classic alternative history of American comic book superheroines, in a new and revised edition. Mike Madrid has become known as a champion of women in comics and as the expert in Golden Age female characters. And now here is where it all began, as informative and entertaining as ever, in a revised and updated edition, including new illustrations and a new introduction, as well as an afterword bringing us up-to-date on what's happening with women in comics now. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 336 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Bob Mcleod. Silly and zany, and armed with the most unusual skills, these heroes are out to save the world - one letter at a time! Bubble-Man blows big bubbles at bullies, and laughing lass laughs at lawbreakers! Together, these one-of-a-kind defenders represent the ABC's in a way never seen before. Renowned comic-book illustrator Bob Mcleod has created a full cast of humorous and delightful characters, sure to please anyone in need of a hero to save the day! Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 40 pages,full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Hardcover, 724 pages, full color.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Softcover, 724 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ed Gross. The superhero genre has exploded, with comic book heroes conquering the big screen and making massive inroads on the small. Superhero Confidential is the first in a series of books to go behind the scenes on the making of these filmed adventures. Volume I includes "Spider-Man: From Cannon to Cameron," which explores the numerous aborted attempts at bringing Spidey to movie screens in the '80s and '90s; the making of the two Hellboy films with director Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman; a comprehensive exploration of Ben Affleck's Daredevil; director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer chronicling the challenges of Batman Begins; and much more. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Story by Yorli Huff. Art and cover by Derrell Spicy. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Heroes you've probably heard of: Batman, Flash, Hulk, Robocop, Rocketeer, Superman. Heroes you've probably never heard of: Copperhead, Deadwood, Dick, Spider, Tiger Woman. Heroes you probably never knew were filmed: Atom, Blackhawk, Daredevil, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Thor. Heroes you probably never thought of as super heroes: Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, KISS, Peter Pan, Luke Skywalker, Mr. Spock. Heroes in film versions you probably never knew existed: 7 Batmans, 4 Captain Americas, 3 Captain Marvels, 2 Flashes, 9 Supermans, 20 Zorros. THE SUPERHERO PHOTO GUIIDE BOOK has them all. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture. Major superhero universes constitute one of the most expansive storytelling canvases ever fashioned. Moreover, characters inhabiting these fictional universes are immensely influential, having achieved iconic recognition around the globe. This reader collects in a single volume a sampling of the most sophisticated commentary on superheroes, and brings into sharper focus the ways in which superheroes connect with larger social, cultural, literary, aesthetic, and historical themes. Softcover, 6-in., x 9-in., 386 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.