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America comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lost in Space The Lost Adventures HC (2016-2017 American Gothic Press) Irwin Allen's 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Curious Galactics!" Collects Lost In Space The Lost Adventures (2016 American Gothic) #1-3.

    Written by Carey Wilber and Holly Interlandi. Art by Kostas Pantoulas. Cover by Steve Stanley.

    Danger, Will Robinson, danger! The first lost episode of Irwin Allen's beloved sci-fi series is collected into a deluxe hardcover edition. Features the complete three issue story "The Curious Galactics," Carey Wilber's original script pages, and more!

    Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $21.99.

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    Love on the Racks A History of American Romance Comics HC (2008 McFarland) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Michelle Nolan.

    For the better part of three decades romance comics were an American institution. Nearly 6,000 romance comics were published between 1947 and 1977, and there was a time when one of every five comics sold in the U.S. was a romance comic.

    This first book devoted entirely to the rarely studied world of romance comics features information on several types of romance comics and their creators, plus the history, numbers, and publishing frequency of dozens of romance titles.

    Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

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    Luba in America TPB (2001 FB) A Love and Rockets Collection 1-1ST

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    Love and Rockets: Book 19 - The Luba Trilogy: Book 1 of 3 - 1st printing. By Los Bros Hernandez. The first volume depicting Luba's post-Palomar life and times, this book takes the sometimes confusing strands of Gilbert's stories and weaves them into a satisfying thematic whole, as Luba tries to make sense of her family's lives in America. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

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    Malcolm X The Angriest Man in America GN (1992 LPH) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Wayne Massop.

    Includes 8 pages of B&W photos featuring Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Elijah Muhammad, President John F Kennedy, and more.

    Softcover, 56 pages, B&W.

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    Man Who Shot Chris Kyle: An American Legend HC (2022 Titan Comics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Fabien Nury. Art and coevr by Bruno.

    A poignant graphic novel that explores the life and death of American hero Chris Kyle.

    Discover the story of Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who earned several awards for his service, for the first time in graphic novel form.

    From Fabien Nury, the author of the best-selling graphic novel The Death of Stalin.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $29.99.

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    Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger HC (2019 American Mythology) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Text by James Kuhoric. Foreword by Don McGregor. Introduction by Matt Wagner.

    Celebrate Zorro's centennial with a massive collector's tome of riches including rare art from Zorro pulp publications, film, television, comics, animation, and pop culture!

    The Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger is a beautifully crafted love letter to the storied history of one of the most enduring heroes ever to grace popular culture. Zorro rides again with a wonderful collected edition celebrating the rich history and current exploits of Johnston McCulley iconic hero. From his inception in 1919 to the thriving fan following in 2019, this volume treats readers to a reverent romp through a century of masked heroics.

    This edition collects the best artwork, film images, and more from the past 100 years of Zorro fandom in one wonderful volume that is perfect for the holiday gift giving season.

    This is a must-have for hardcore and casual fans of Zorro!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1DLX-1ST
    Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger HC (2019 American Mythology) 1DLX-1ST

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    Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

    Text by James Kuhoric. Foreword by Don McGregor. Introduction by Matt Wagner.

    This limited-edition hardcover comes with an exclusive foil emblazoned dust jacket, die-cut with Zorro's trademark "Z" to reveal a visual history of Zorro on the cover beneath! The cover itself is an amazing collage of classic comic book and pulp cover art that celebrates the enduring heart and legend of Zorro. Other special features of this edition include a frameable 8" x 10" reproduction of rare classic Zorro art, perfect for framing, exclusive digital download codes for the original Zorro novel, "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley, and a download of the original Zorro film, "The Mark of Zorro," featuring Douglas Fairbanks!

    Celebrate Zorro's centennial with a massive collector's tome of riches including rare art from Zorro pulp publications, film, television, comics, animation, and pop culture!

    The Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger is a beautifully crafted love letter to the storied history of one of the most enduring heroes ever to grace popular culture. Zorro rides again with a wonderful collected edition celebrating the rich history and current exploits of Johnston McCulley iconic hero. From his inception in 1919 to the thriving fan following in 2019, this volume treats readers to a reverent romp through a century of masked heroics.

    This edition collects the best artwork, film images, and more from the past 100 years of Zorro fandom in one wonderful volume that is perfect for the holiday gift giving season.

    This is a must-have for hardcore and casual fans of Zorro!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $69.99.

  • Issue #1KS-1ST
    Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger HC (2019 American Mythology) 1KS-1ST



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    Limited Kickstarter Signed Edition - Includes Uncut Sheet of 4 Trading Cards

    1st printing.

    Text by James Kuhoric. Foreword by Don McGregor. Introduction by Matt Wagner.

    This limited-edition signed version of The Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger HC was previously only available through Kickstarter and is a celebration of a century of swashbuckling adventure! Signed by the writer, James Kuhoric, this extremely rare edition is limited to just 50 copies! Put a piece of Zorro history on your bookshelf!

    Celebrate Zorro's centennial with a massive collector's tome of riches including rare art from Zorro pulp publications, film, television, comics, animation, and pop culture!

    The Mark of Zorro 100 Years of the Masked Avenger is a beautifully crafted love letter to the storied history of one of the most enduring heroes ever to grace popular culture. Zorro rides again with a wonderful collected edition celebrating the rich history and current exploits of Johnston McCulley iconic hero. From his inception in 1919 to the thriving fan following in 2019, this volume treats readers to a reverent romp through a century of masked heroics.

    This edition collects the best artwork, film images, and more from the past 100 years of Zorro fandom in one wonderful volume that is perfect for the holiday gift giving season.

    This is a must-have for hardcore and casual fans of Zorro!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Limited to 50 copies.

    Cover price $59.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Adventures Avengers Captain America TPB (2011 Marvel Digest) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes (2008-2010 1st Series) #8 and #12; Marvel Age Spider-Man Team-Up (2004) #2 and Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #255. Written by SCOTT GRAY, ROGER LANGRIDGE, TODD DEZAGO and ROGER STERN. Art by CRAIG ROSSEAU, MATTEO LOLLI, LOU KANG and JOHN BYRNE. Cover by CLAYTON HENRY. The Sentinel of Liberty smashes into action! In the 1940s, scrawny teenager Steve Rogers volunteered for a government experiment that transformed his body into the peak of physical perfection. He became Captain America! Cap fought valiantly for his country during World War II, but then mysteriously disappeared - only to be found decades later, still young and ready to fight the good fight! Get the scoop on the Star-Spangled Super-Soldier as Marvel proudly presents a heaping helping of all-ages, all-action adventures starring Captain America! The Living Legend battles threats old an new as he faces off against Hydra, P.R.O.D.O.K and the Grey Gargoyle! Including a guest-appearance by the Amazing Spider-Man and a retelling of Cap's thrilling origin story! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, fullcolor. All Ages. Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Adventures Avengers Thor/Captain America TPB (2011 Digest) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2010- 2nd Series) #13-16. Written by PAUL TOBIN and TODD DEZAGO. Art by RONAN CLIQUET, RON LIM and LOU KANG. Cover by ALAN DAVIS. One action-packed digest featuring two of Marvel's most famous heroes. First, learn why Thor and Valkyrie must travel to Asgard with Nova, the Human Rocket. What is their dreadful mission, and will their combined might be enough to complete it? Next, the Thunder God teams up with Spider-Man to battle Krillk the Conqueror! Then, watch as Captain America conducts a routine investigation of stolen plutonium that quickly escalates into a battle against genetically modified cavemen! Finally, Spider-Man gets the thrill of a lifetime when he meets Cap and battles side-by-side with the living legend of World War II against the Grey Gargoyle and the nefarious schemes of AIM! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Adventures Thor TPB (2009 Digest) Featuring Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and Captain America 1-1ST

    Marvel Adventures: Thor - Featuring Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and Captain America - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes (2008-2010 1st Series) #5-8. Written by PAUL TOBIN, FRED VAN LENTE, LOUISE SIMONSON, SCOTT GRAY and ROGER LANGRIDGE. Art by JACOPO CAMAGNI, MATTEO LOLLI, RODNEY BUCHEMI and CRAIG ROUSSEAU. Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN. All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Thor, Captain America, Dr. Strange and Ant-Man as they go up against the fiercest obstacles they've ever encountered. First, see how the God of Thunder came to our world, and what awesome adversities shaped him into a champion of man! Then, the Master of the Mystic Arts encounters a cosmically powered creature that has been allowing its newborn babies to feed on the very fabric of reality. And who is Ant-Man? How did he get both the ability to shrink to less than an inch tall and speak directly to ants? All these stories plus two action-packed tales featuring Captain America! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Knights Captain America The New Deal TPB (2018 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Captain America (2002-2004 4th Series) #1-6.

    Written by John Ney Rieber. Art and cover by John Cassaday.

    Axis of Evil beware - here comes Captain America! Our nation has never needed heroes more than we do now. With the acts of madmen threatening all we hold dear, the time has come for one man to fight for our freedoms! In this stunning and spectacularly illustrated tale set in the aftermath of 9/11, Cap must deal with the way America - and the world - has changed. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to the horrors of a small town shaken by terrorism, this is one story you'll never forget - and neither will Marvel's star-spangled champion!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.99.

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    $18 Marvel Comics Marvel Knights Marvel Knights - Captain America New Deal New

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  • Issue #1
    Marvel Masterpieces Masterprints Captain America (1996) 1

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    Captain America Masterprint from 1996 Marvel Masterpieces Trading card set from Fleer/Skybox. Full color, 6.5" x 10"

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    Marvel Masterprints Captain America (1994) 1

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    Marvel Masterprints (1994) are slick card-stock full color pictures with beautiful art by Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt. These prints are perfect for framing and display or collecting. This one features the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America. 6.5-in. x 10-in.

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    Marvel Masterworks Captain America HC (2003 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #59-81.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

    In 1940, as America prepared for war, a frail young man volunteered for an experiment that transformed him into the premiere physical specimen -- the American Super Soldier!

    Steve Rogers then battled the Nazis until a freak mishap placed him in suspended animation for decades. When he awakened, Rogers was truly a man out of time, though no less committed to fighting the evils of this perilous new era!

    The Silver-Age revival of America's greatest super hero is chronicled here, including the origin of Captain America and Bucky! The Assassins of Zemo! And the Red Skull strikes!

    Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Masterworks Captain America HC (2003 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1-REP

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    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #59-81.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

    In 1940, as America prepared for war, a frail young man volunteered for an experiment that transformed him into the premiere physical specimen -- the American Super Soldier!

    Steve Rogers then battled the Nazis until a freak mishap placed him in suspended animation for decades. When he awakened, Rogers was truly a man out of time, though no less committed to fighting the evils of this perilous new era!

    The Silver-Age revival of America's greatest super hero is chronicled here, including the origin of Captain America and Bucky! The Assassins of Zemo! And the Red Skull strikes!

    Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

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    Marvel Masterworks Captain America HC (2015 Marvel Comics 75th Anniversary) 3rd Edition 1-1ST

    3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects material from Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #59-81.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

    In 1940, as America prepared for war, a frail young man volunteered for an experiment that transformed him into the premiere physical specimen -- the American Super Soldier!

    Steve Rogers then battled the Nazis until a freak mishap placed him in suspended animation for decades. When he awakened, Rogers was truly a man out of time, though no less committed to fighting the evils of this perilous new era!

    The Silver-Age revival of America's greatest super hero is chronicled here, including the origin of Captain America and Bucky! The Assassins of Zemo! And the Red Skull strikes!

    Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

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    Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Captain America TPB (2012 Marvel) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Captain America Comics (1941 Golden Age) #1-4. Written by Joe Simon. Art and cover by Jack Kirby. Steve Rogers might have been the prototypical 98-pound weakling, but that wasn't going to stop him from serving his country. Transformed by the Super Solider Serum into America's No. 1 fighting man, he became a symbol of patriotism, hope and perseverance on the eve of the nation's entrance into World War II. Never before and never since has comics seen a hero as timely as Captain America! Now, at long last, you can experience the original Golden Age adventures of the Sentinel of Liberty from his 1941 inaugural appearance. You'll meet Bucky Barnes and the Red Skull, behold Simon and Kirby's trend-setting brand of storytelling, and even read Stan Lee's first comic-book tale! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    $150 Marvel Com Marvel Master Marvel Masterworks - Golden Age Captain America, VG+

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    Marvel Presents The Captain America Collector's Edition HC (1981 Marvel) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #110-111 and 113.

    Written by Jim Steranko and Stan Lee. Art by Jim Steranko, Joe Sinnott, and Tom Palmer. Cover by Jim Steranko.

    The Sentinel of Liberty battles the dreaded forces of Hydra and the Incredible Hulk in an epic tale from comics legend Jim Steranko. Guest-starring Rick Jones as Bucky and featuring a cameo by Earth's Mightiest Heroes - the Avengers!

    Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

    Cover price $3.95.

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    Marvel Studios Be More Captain America HC (2021 DK) Lessons in Leadership 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Glenn Dakin.

    Captain America is a strong and noble leader, an inspiration for others with his bravery, honor, and unrivaled sense of justice. Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most famous Super Soldier as he and the Avengers face adversity and encourage those around them to live up to their full potential. When it comes to integrity, principles, and leadership, no other hero comes close to Cap!

    Be More Captain America is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues who need guidance on how to take charge, better themselves, and lead by example!

    Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Universe Captain America Civil War TPB (2016 Marvel Digest) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Avengers Assemble (2013) Marvel Universe #3, 11 and 13; Avengers Assemble: Season Two (2014) Marvel Universe #4 and #6; and material from Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012 Marvel Universe) #1 and Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012-2013 Marvel Universe) #8. Cover by Todd Nauck. The major players of 2016's biggest blockbuster showcase their skills in all-ages adventures! To save the Earth, Captain America must rescue the Red Skull from his oldest friend: the Winter Soldier! When the Time Stone affects Iron Man, can a de-aging Tony Stark take on dinosaurs? Black Panther shares a high-stakes trust exercise with Hawkeye, then teams with the Hulk to defuse Hydra's Madbomb! It's up to Falcon to save the day after a mysterious foe turns the Avengers into evil ghosts! When the Avengers "Hulk out," only Black Widow can rescue her teammates! Captain America and Iron Man must go undercover disguised as villains! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Vault of Heroes Captain America TPB (2020 IDW) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2008-2010 1st Series) #8 and 12 and Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2010-2012 2nd Series) #3, 5, 15-16, and 21.

    Written by Roger Langridge, Todd DeZago, J.M. DeMatteis, Paul Tobin and Scott Gray. Art by Craig Rousseau, Matteo Lolli, Christian Vecchia, Amilton Santos, Chris Cross, Rick Ketcham, Lou Kang, Pat Davidson, Wellinton Alves, Nelson Pereira, and Ronan Cliquet. Cover by Clayton Henry.

    The legend of Captain America begins when Steve Rogers survives a WWII experiment to become a Super-Soldier and the Sentinel of Liberty! He'll face off against Hydra, P.R.O.D.O.K., the Rhino, A.I.M., and even an army of genetically re-created cavemen. Shield-slinging adventures lead to Avengers team-ups with Ant-Man, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, and even the Hulk!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $15.99.

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    Marvel's Captain America: Civil War Prelude TPB (2016 Marvel) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Marvel's Captain America Civil War Prelude (2015) #1-4 and INFINITE COMIC #1, and Civil War (2006 Marvel) #1.

    Written by Will Corona Pilgrim and Mark Millar. Art by Szymon Kudranski, Lee Ferguson, Steve McNiven and Dexter Vines.

    Follow the road to Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR with official adaptations of the smash-hit films IRON MAN 3 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! When the Mandarin launches a series of deadly terror attacks on America, Iron Man must take action! But can Tony Stark handle the pressure when he has his own demons to face? And when Captain America encounters an assassin called the Winter Soldier, he joins with Black Widow and Falcon to uncover a deep-seated conspiracy in their very midst! It's spy versus spy as the fate of the country hangs in the balance!

    Plus: A single misstep ignites the fuse and pits hero against hero in the opening chapter of the comic-book story that inspired the film!

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $15.99.

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    1st printing.

    By Craig Yoe.

    Marvel's amazing and fantastic heroes from the Golden Age of Comics punch Nazis and vanquished Fifth Columnists as we joyfully celebrate Marvel Comics' 80th Anniversary! Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner!

    PLUS a bountiful bevy of obscure heroes like Blazing Skull, Blonde Phantom, Terror, Sun Girl, Marvel Boy and... the yellow-costumed Whizzer!

    This stunning, ginormous-format coffee-table book is brought to you by the Yoe Books/IDW titanic team who gave you the rousingly acclaimed Super Weird Heroes books! True Believers, face front as we look back at the pulse-pounding super heroes who are the bodacious bedrock of the Mighty Marvel Universe!

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

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    Masters of American Illustration HC (2011) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Text by Fred Taraba. This massive hardcover showcases the life and work of 41 of America's greatest Golden Age illustrators. Each chapter provides an overview of the artist's life and work, and is profusely illustrated with original artwork, tear sheets, drawings, and rare archival photographs. Produced by The Illustrated Press, the publisher of Illustration Magazine, this book shares the same stunning reproduction quality, clean design, and attention to detail the press is known for. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 432 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

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    Matsers of American Illustration HC (2016 IM) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Text by Fred Taraba. From 1989 to 2001, author Fred Taraba was a regular contributor to the popular graphic arts magazine Step-By-Step Graphics. His column, "Methods of the Masters," documented the lives and working methods of some of America's finest Golden Age illustrators. This book compiles those 41 classic articles, which have been extensively reworked and revised with completely new artwork especially prepared for this volume. This book is a showcase for hundreds of reproductions of original paintings, photographs and vintage printed ephemeral materials. Each artist's life and career is discussed, and their working methods are described in detail. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 432 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

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    Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American GN (2022 Balzer+Bray) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Laura Gao.

    An insightful and hilarious graphic memoir of a queer Chinese-American immigrant, from debut author-illustrator Laura Gao. After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas where her hometown is as foreign as Mars - at least until 2020, when COVID-19 made Wuhan a household name.

    In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as a girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.

    Toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao's debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

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    Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American HC (2022 Balzer+Bray) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Laura Gao.

    An insightful and hilarious graphic memoir of a queer Chinese-American immigrant, from debut author-illustrator Laura Gao. After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas where her hometown is as foreign as Mars - at least until 2020, when COVID-19 made Wuhan a household name.

    In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as a girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.

    Toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao's debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $22.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Meteor Swarm (2017 American Mythology) 1A

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    Written by Patrick Shand. Art and Cover by Rich Bonk. While NASA warns of the potentially devastating consequences of a meteor storm closing in on the planet, it's the horrors that hide inside the falling debris that present the real danger. An unstoppable horde of terrifying space hornets has descended upon Earth and they are going to eat their way through every living thing in their path. This is big screen drive-in grindhouse at its best! Devastating meteor impacts, diabolical alien hordes, and only one person with a chance to end the terror before Earth becomes a hive of swarming death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Meteor Swarm (2017 American Mythology) 1B

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    Written by Patrick Shand. Art and Cover by Rich Bonk. While NASA warns of the potentially devastating consequences of a meteor storm closing in on the planet, it's the horrors that hide inside the falling debris that present the real danger. An unstoppable horde of terrifying space hornets has descended upon Earth and they are going to eat their way through every living thing in their path. This is big screen drive-in grindhouse at its best! Devastating meteor impacts, diabolical alien hordes, and only one person with a chance to end the terror before Earth becomes a hive of swarming death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Mickey Mouse Emblem of the American Spirit HC (2015 Simon and Schuster) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Garry Apgar. Since his modest debut in 1928, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse has evolved into arguably the world's most recognized and beloved fictional figure. MICKEY MOUSE: EMBLEM OF AMERICAN SPIRIT is the illustrated biography of a unique cartoon character, his life and times, and his impact and influence around the world in art and literature. Part art history and part cultural study, Apgar's Mickey Mouse narrates how the character was initially developed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, how his irrepressible spirit grew to huge popularity during the Depression, and how he became a politically charged cultural icon of international reach. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $40.00.

  • Vol. 1 #4
    Midnight (1961 American Art Agency) Magazine Vol. 1 #4
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    Volume 1, Issue 4 - 1961, 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, B&W and color. Men's interest magazine with articles and nude photos. MATURE READERS Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mint Condition Baseball Cards An American Obsession SC 1-1ST

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    Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession - 1st printing. By Dave Jamieson. When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson's parents sold his childhood home a few years ago, forcing him to clear out his old room, he happily rediscovered a prized boyhood possession: his baseball card collection. Now was the time to cash in on his "investments," but all the card shops had closed, and eBay was no help, either. Cards were selling there for next to nothing. What had happened? In Mint Condition, Jamieson's fascinating history of baseball cards, he finds the answer, and much more - an original, captivating history about a tradition dear to millions of Americans. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with 16 pages of full color photos). Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #1
    Miss America Magazine Vol. 4 (1946) 1

    Photo cover. Seven page Patsy Walker comic story. Fictional stories "If Wishes Were Horses" (W) Adel De Leeuw (A) double page splash by James Billmyer, "Backstage Mystery" (W) Vera Lawston (A) double page splash by Louise Altson. Fashion, photos, teen articles, and more. 74 p, PC/BW. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Modern Japanese Movie Poster For American and European Films SC (2015 Gingko Press) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Japanese movie posters have long held an elevated position in the world of film. While many countries were still relying on the art of the illustrated poster to draw in crowds, photomontage had already become the characterizing stylistic feature amongst Japanese poster designers and artists. With over 400 posters dating from 1960 to modern day, The Modern Japanese Movie Poster showcases the creative works of these almost entirely unknown artists. From Hollywood cinema to European art films, comedy and western to sci-fi and horror, the posters included make obvious Japan's dominant position in the field of modern film advertising. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Monster Mash HC (2015 TwoMorrows) The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze In America 1957-1972 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Time-trip back to the frightening era of 1957-1972, when monsters stomped into the American mainstream! This profusely illustrated full-color hardcover covers that creepy, kooky Monster Craze through features on Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the #1 hit "Monster Mash," TV shows (Shock Theatre, The Addams Family, The Munsters, and Dark Shadows), "Mars Attacks" trading cards, Eerie Publications, Planet of the Apes, and more! It features interviews with James Warren, Forrest J. Ackerman, John Astin, Al Lewis, Jonathan Frid, George Barris, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Bobby (Boris) Pickett, and others, with a Foreword by TV horror host Zacherley, the "Cool Ghoul." Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Monster World TPB (2016 American Gothic) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Director's Cut!" Collects Monster World (2015 American Gothic) #1-4. Written by Steve Niles and Philip Kim. Art and cover by Piotr Kowalski. The first trade paperback collection of AGP's noir-monster mashup introduces private detective Hank Barrymore, hired to investigate cinema giant World Studios, who have stumbled upon a successful formula based on black and white monster movies. But the studio head is missing, extras always end up dead, and the clues keep leading Barrymore to a mysterious cult blurring the line between movie magic and reality! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    More American Splendor TPB (1987 Dolphin) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gregory Budgett, Sean Carroll, Sue Cavey, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, Val Mayerik, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb. From the streets of Cleveland comes the life and times of Harvey Pekar. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1S-1ST
    More American Splendor TPB (1987 Dolphin) 1S-1ST

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    Signed by Harvey Pekar - 1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gregory Budgett, Sean Carroll, Sue Cavey, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, Val Mayerik, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb. From the streets of Cleveland comes the life and times of Harvey Pekar. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: Does not include certificate of authenticity. Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Morning In America TPB (2019 Oni Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Morning In America (2019 Oni) #1-5.

    Written by Magdalene Visaggio. Art and cover by Claudia Aguirre.

    Created by powerhouse team Magdalene Visaggio (Eternity Girl) and Claudia Aguirre (Kim & Kim), Morning in America follows the Sick Sisters, a group of friends and small-time delinquents who may be the only people standing between their suffocatingly small town and complete apocalyptic destruction. The Sisters know there's something wrong in Tucker, Ohio-and they also know that the authorities aren't doing anything about it. When the girls take the investigation into their own hands, they run into wild conspiracy theories, abandoned homes... and something that screeches in the night. At the end of the world, four girls with bikes and baseball bats are there to stand in the way.

    Softcover, 136 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ms. Marvel's America: No Normal SC (2020 UPoM) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Edited and Introduction by Jessica Baldanzi and Hussien Rashid.

    Though the Marvel-verse is becoming much more racially, ethnically, and gender diverse, many of these comics remain shy about religion. The new Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan, is a notable exception, not only because she is written and conceived by two women, Sana Amanat and G. Willow Wilson, but also because both of these women bring their own experiences as Muslim Americans to the character.

    This distinct collection brings together scholars from a range of disciplines to engage with a single character, exploring Khan's significance for a broad readership. With essays from and about diverse voices on an array of topics from fashion to immigration history to fandom, this volume includes an exclusive interview with Wilson by gender studies scholar Shabana Mir.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

    Featuring Contributions by J. Richard Stevens, Martin Lund, Hussein Rashid, Sika A. Dagbovie-Mullins, Eric Berlatsky, Jessica Baldanzi, A. David Lewis, Peter E. Carlson, Antero Garcia, Winona Landis, Kristin M. Peterson, Aaron Kashtan, Nicholaus Pumphrey, José Alaniz and Shabana Mir.

    Cover price $30.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    My Captain America HC (2020 Pegasus) A Granddaughter's Memoir of Legendary Comic Book Artist 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Megan Margulies.

    A finely wrought coming-of-age memoir about the author's relationship with her beloved grandfather Joe Simon, cartoonist and co-creator of Captain America.

    The world inside Megan Margulies' parents' tiny Upper West Side one-bedroom apartment was hardly a respite from the chaos outside, with a family of five occupying the 550-square-foot space. Salvation arrived in the form of her grandfather, Daddy Joe, whose midtown studio became a second home to Megan. There, he listened to her woes, fed her Hungry Man frozen dinners, and simply let her be. His living room may have been dominated by the drawing table, notes, and doodles that marked him as Joe Simon the cartoonist. But for Megan, he was always Daddy Joe: an escape from her increasingly hectic home, a nonjudgmental voice whose sense of humor was as dry as his farfel, and a steady presence in a world that felt off balance.

    My Captain America offers a tender and sharply observed account of Megan's life with Daddy Joe - and an intimate portrait of the creative genius who gave us one of the most enduring super-heroes of all time.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text (with 8 pages of fll color illustrations and photos, including art by Jack Kirby).

    Cover price $27.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    My Mommy is in America and She Met Buffalo Bill HC (2009) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Jean Regnaud. Art by Emile Bravo. Jean relates his daily life and adventures with his sour-tempered teacher Madame Moinot, his busy dad, his kind nanny Yvette (the Queen of iced chocolate), his little brother Paul (with whom he is always fighting), and his precocious and spiteful neighbor Michele (whose parents own a kennel), telling them all those small and amusing things that appear to make him a normal boy. But inside there is a great emptiness and a voice calling "Where is my mommy...?" as his only maternal contact is through a series of fanciful postcards read to him by the girl next door! With sensitivity and emotion, Regnaud and Eisner nominated Bravo (Best Short Story 2008) tell their story that reminds us that children are not the only ones who would rather invent than deal with reality. Winner of Essentials Award at the Angouleme Festival, 2008. Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    1st printing. A very early graphic collection collecting the classic Napoleon and Uncle comic strips. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Native Americans American History SC (2016 CreateSpace) 3rd Edition 1-1ST

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    3rd Edition - 1st printing.

    By Louie Ross.

    A deeper look at their historical background. Even more - Discover amazing facts from this book. Now on its 3rd Edition!

    Are you a student of history? Ready to discover more about the roots of Native Americans and the history of their many tribes?

    American History: An Overview of "Native American History" – Your Guide To Native People, Indians, & Indian History is an amazing book that talks about this wide array of socially and geographical group of people.

    American History: An Overview of "Native American History" – Your Guide To Native People, Indians, & Indian History is a deep and in depth look into all aspects of Native Americans social and geographical history. The Native American story stretches from far before the pre-Columbian era, and continue to be very well known for their rich and storied culture. Their lives convey a story of battle, strife and victory. A study of Native American heritage is a great way to learn more about their customs and habits. More importantly, reading this book will show you the huge role they played in American society, history and independence.

    In this book you will learn about: Early History of the Native American People, Native American Culture and Traditions, Native Americans in the Civil War, Notable Native Americans in US History, The Mistreatment of the Native American People, and so much more! Heres why you should read this book: Discover the people behind this amazing culture. Develop a greater context for American history and evolution of modern ideas. Unravel the distinct nature and spiritual practices of Native Americans. Learn about the myth and legends that captivate to this day.

    So what are you waiting for?! Studying history is about more than just book knowledge. It also develops within us a level of awareness and appreciation by reminding us how we are all connected. Dont limit yourself in who and what you know. Understanding this kind of history, which is not widely taught, will deepen your understanding of the world around you. Let us walk you through Native American history, and hand in hand well learn and have fun together!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 100 pages, Text Only.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Native Americans in Comic Books HC (2008 McFarland) A Critical Study 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Michael A. Sheyahshe. This work takes an in-depth look at the world of comic books through the eyes of a Native American reader and offers frank commentary on the medium's cultural representation of the Native American people. Chapters cover early representations of Native Americans in popular culture and newspaper comic strips, the Fenimore Cooper legacy, the "white" Indian, the shaman, revisionist portrayals, and Native American comics from small publishers, among other topics. Hardcover, 216 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Naval Battles and Heroes HC (1960 Harper & Row) American Heritage Jr. Library 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Narrative by Wilbur Cross. Illustrated with paintings, prints, drawings, maps and photographs of the period. Hardcover, 154 pages, Text with picture illustration.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    New American Splendor Anthology TPB (1991 Thunder's Mouth Press) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Chester Brown, Kevin Brown, Greg Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, William Fogg, Drew Friedman, Rebecca Huntington, Paul Mavriders, Val Mayerik, Alan Moore, Spain Rodriguez, Gerry Shamray, Carole Shobocinski, Frank Stack, J.R. Stats, Colin Upton, Jim Woodring, Joe Zabel, and Mark Zingarelli. Includes never-before-seen material - The Best of Harvey Pekar, from his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series and other comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    New American Splendor Anthology TPB (1991 Thunder's Mouth Press) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Chester Brown, Kevin Brown, Greg Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, William Fogg, Drew Friedman, Rebecca Huntington, Paul Mavriders, Val Mayerik, Alan Moore, Spain Rodriguez, Gerry Shamray, Carole Shobocinski, Frank Stack, J.R. Stats, Colin Upton, Jim Woodring, Joe Zabel, and Mark Zingarelli. Includes never-before-seen material - The Best of Harvey Pekar, from his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series and other comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Nice TPB (2019 American Gothic Press) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Dagen Walker and Joseph Ettinger. Art by Marc Rene. Cover by Tula Lotay.

    The first paperback volume of NICE is here! A hipster noir saga of blood and upright manhattans, NICE tells the story of Kevin and Jose, bored twentysomethings running cleanup errands for a mysterious crime organization and going to the bar afterwards, too cool to care. The hard-edged Detective Hanin is on their trail after being the target of a hit, and she's determined to uncover the truth about their employer.

    Includes exclusive bonus content!

    Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.