Harvey comic books issue 1

Cover by Marvin Bradley and Frank Edgington. Stories and art by Marvin Bradley and Frank Edgington. The first issue of this showcase series from future children's publisher Harvey has a place in comics history. It reprints the comic strip Rex Morgan, MD, by Marvin Bradley and Frank Edgington, featuring a standard anti-drug storyline. But the lurid pre-Code cover blurb and art attracted the attention of anti-comics crusader Dr. Frederic Wertham, who mentioned it in the text of his anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent (p. 27). The Comics Code, of course, was soon to follow. Rex Morgan, MD: Teen-Age Dope Slaves; Meet the Creators of Rex Morgan, M.D. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photocopy replica of Harvey Comics Library #1: Teen-Age Dope Slaves (1952). Reproduced on high quality paper in full color and includes all ads. The original comic was used in Seduction of the Innocent, a 1950's era book warning of the evils of the comic books. Cover price $0.10.

Circa 1949 advertising matchbook for Harvey Comics. This cardboard matchbook features a special subscription offer to Harvey comics on the inside and the covers of various Harvey comics on the other. Comics pictured are Joe Palooka, Little Max, and Humphrey, all by Ham Fisher. Cover only, matches have been removed. Distributed by Universal Match Corp. NOTE: Issue numbers are to signify that there are different match books and does not represent the order of distribution.

1st printing. Written by Walt Reed. Art by Harvey Dunn. Harvey Dunn was one of twentieth century America's most powerful illustrators, painters and teachers. For this book, many original paintings were tracked down and re-photographed in order to reintroduce the work of this important artist. This comprehensive volume covers Dunn's illustration art, pioneer and western works, and the powerful World War I pieces inspired by his battlefield sketches. Also included is a reprinting of Dunn's "An Evening in the Classroom," compiled from notes made during critiques, passing on his inspirational teaching philosophy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #86, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #40, Dagwood Comics (1950) #61, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #95, Little Dot (1953 1st Series) #15, Little Lotta (1955 1st Series) #2, Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) #84, Sad Sack (1949) #54, and Spooky (1955 1st Series) #2. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 180 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January, 1958" Collects Blondie Comics, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Dick Tracy Monthly, Little Lotta, and 11 more Harvey titles, all from January, 1958. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 7-1/2" x 10", 540 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January, 1965!" Collects Baby Huey and Papa (1962) #15, Baby Huey Duckland (1962) #8, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958 3rd Series Harvey) #77, Casper's Ghostland (1958) #24, Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (1962) #16, Harvey Hits (1958) #88, Little Audrey and Melvin (1962) #16, Little Dot Dotland (1962) #16, Little Lotta (1955 1st Series) #57, Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) #143, Richie Rich (1960 1st Series) #29, Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (1963) #7, Sad Sack (1949) #161, Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #55, Sad Sad Sack World (1964) #2, and Tuff Ghosts Starring Spooky (1962) #14. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 288 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Written by Hervé Bouchard. Art by Janice Nadeau. Harvey and his little brother are normal boys playing in the slushy streets of early spring when they suddenly learn that their father has died of a heart attack. Everything changes, and Harvey's favorite movie begins to dominate his fantasy life. Brilliantly illustrated, emotionally true, and devastatingly sad, this book is an artful and utterly convincing look at the experience of extreme emotional trauma. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Kristie Shepherd, Geoffrey Golden, Franco Aureliani and Landry Q. Walker. Art by Cesare Asaro, Dan Parent, Eric Jones and Art Baltazar. Cover by Art Baltazar. Funtastic Harvey Hits comics are back and better than ever! Drawn by an all-star creative team, Casper, Richie Rich, Wendy the Good Little Witch, and the rest of the classic Harvey gang are sure to be a hit with fans of all ages in this brand-new series from Joe Books! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Includes Signed and numbered Tip-In - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "August 1951 to May 1952!" Collects Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) #30-35. Launched in the 1950's, The Black Cat Mystery later evolved into Black Cat, The Black Cat Western, and The Black Cat Mystic. We've collected the mystery titles together here for the first time in this unique 4-volume collection. Each contains 5 to 6 issues, digitally enhanced and faithfully reproduced. Each volume also features profiles of the artists such as Howard Nostrand, Rudy Palais, Joe Certa, and Manny Stallman with some fine examples of their original artwork. Volume One features issues #30-35 from August 1951 to May 1952. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 258 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $119.99.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Joe Hill. Art by Glenn Chadbourne. Tales of terror and suspense from this pre-code 1950's classic title! Harvey Horrors originally published 26 issues of Chamber of Chills in the 1950's. Now for the first time they have been collected together in this exclusive 4 volume set. Featuring a special introduction from Joe Hill and illustration by Glenn Chadbourne and profiles of some of the genre's leading artists, such as Al Avison, Lee Elias, Bob Powell and Vic Donahue, plus examples of their original artwork. Includes A limited edition print of Joe Hill by Glenn Chadbourne signed by Joe Hill. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 7-in. x 10-in., 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $119.99.

1st printing. Collects Chamber of Chills (1951 Harvey) #21-24 and Chamber of Chills (1952 Harvey) #5. Written by Les Edwards. Art by Bob Powell. See... you talk to us and we listen. What could be easier? And so it is that, by popular demand, we're making available the whole run of Chamber of Chills (PSArtbooks very first Harvey Horrors title) in a run of sumptuous softcovers, each volume containing five comic books - but without the support material featured in the hardbacks. Volume One collects issues #21-25 (published between June 1951 and February 1952). Softcover, 180 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January 1951!" Collects Witches Tales (1951-1954 Harvey) #1-5.

Dare you read these eerie tales of the supernatural from this classic title? Another classic title from Harvey Horror, Witches Tales ran for 28 issues in the 1950's.

Now, these comics are collected together in a 4-volume set all of these classic tales. Digitally enhanced and reproduced in their entirety, with a special introduction from Ramsey Campbell and illustration by Bryan Talbot. Volume One features issues #1-5, January 1951 to January 1952.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Nick Maandag. Universe. But while solarists believe it is possible to achieve a state of Pure Light by exposing themselves to the rays of the sun (or tanning beds on cloudy days), the Forces of Dark conspire against them and send hooded Shadow Men to eliminate the Light. Subsequently, Solarists must kill these Shadow Men. When a thief infiltrates the sacred chambers of the Solarists, Assistant-to-the-Master Harvey Knight must test the strength of his beliefs in order to restore order. Or maybe he's plotting to overthrow the leader and make the religion his own. Either way, it's an odyssey. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. This is the sketchbook compliment to a display of Harvey Kurtzman (Mad Magazine, EC Comics) art work that was on display in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco in 1995. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 2,500 copies. Cover price $17.50.

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1st printing.

Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Bill Schelly. Art by Harvey Kurtzman.

Harvey Kurtzman created MAD, and MAD revolutionized humor in America. But how did Kurtzman invent MAD, and why did he leave it shortly after it burst onto the scene? Through interviews with colleagues, friends and family and an examination of Kurtzman's personal archives, this book tells the incredible true story of one the 20th century's greatest humorists. His family life, an FBI investigation during the McCarthy Era and his legal battles with William M. Gaines are all revealed for the fist time.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 640 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.

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Story and Art by Harvey Kurtzman. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11-in., 140 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Harvey Kurtzman. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11-in., 140 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Featuring off-the-wall tales of mirth, mystery, and adventure by Harvey Kurtzman, Sergio Aragones, Tomas Bunk, Robert Crumb, Sarah Downs, Rick Geary, Dave Gibbons, Moebius, Art Spiegelman, and William Stout. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Features Harvey characters: Hot Stuff, Spooky, Herman and Katnip, Rags Rabbit, Bucky, Bobbie, The Ghostly Trio, Melvin, Reginald Van Dough, and Mayda Munny. 98 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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1st printing. Written by Herve Bouchard. Art and cover by Janice Nadeau. Harvey and his little brother are playing in the slushy streets of early spring when they learn, out of the blue, that their father has died of a heart attack. Everything changes and Harvey's favorite movie, The Incredible Shrinking Man, suddenly begins to dominate his fantasy life. When relatives try to get him to look at his father in his coffin, Harvey finds himself disappearing. Brilliantly illustrated, emotionally true and devastatingly sad, this book is an artful and utterly convincing study of one boy's response to great loss. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

Stories and art by Howard Post and others. A digest-sized reprint volume featuring little devil and his regular backup Stumbo the Giant as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. Hot Stuff meets aliens from Mimica, who can imitate anyone. Hot Stuff's Aunt Blasta thinks everyone is talking about her. Tinytown orders Stumbo the Giant to move away from there, until they realize they need his protection.  Anything You Can Do; Aunt Blasta!; Devilish Godfather; Stumbo the Giant: Danger from Afar; Richie Rich: Dresses Can Be Dangerous; Strictly From Hunger; The Big Meal; Stumbo the Giant: What Am I Good For?; Richie Rich: The Fast Force; The Little Stranger; Rare Specimen; Stumbo the Giant: Theres No Place Like It!; Mayda Munny: Missing Miss Misses!; The Firebug Invasion; Lennie Litter. 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

CANADIAN EDITION - 35¢ cover price. Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. Dot's mother asks her to remove the painted dots from her dresser. Richie Rich shows off his scouting skills to his pals, but his cantankerous cousin Reggie turns up to spoil the fun. Little Lotta challenges her father to a diving contest. Little Dot Meets Uncle Stunty; Little Dot Meets Aunt Aqua; Little Dot Meets Uncle Sod; A Royal Pain; The Challenging Game; Little Dot Meets Aunt Badge; Little Dot; On the Carpet; Richie Rich: Knots To You; Little Lotta: Pony Tale; Hole in Wonder; Naughty Girl; Bobbit Rabbit. 7-in. x 10 1/4-in., 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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1st printing. Story and art by Steve Sheinkin. In this follow-up to the popular The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom and Wit in the Wild West, the Rabbi returns to the streets of Elk Spring, Colorado. Part Wild West sheriff, part old world rabbi, Harvey protects his town and delivers justice, wielding only the weapons of wisdom, wit, and a bit of trickery. These adventures combine Jewish and American folklore by creatively retelling comic Jewish folktales and setting them loose on the western frontier of the 1870s. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 138 pages, B&W (with yellow color). Cover price $16.99.

Canadian Edition. Giant-Sized Issue. Richie Rich meets "Mayda Munny" (1st appearance of Mayda Munny), Richie Rich 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich meets "Killer Kerry" Pt 1, Little Lotta 'untitled' (1 pg), Little Dot 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich meets Killer Kerry Pt 2 "The Gang that couldn't Shoot Great!", Cadbury in "How Un-Butlerish!", Richie Rich in "Little Sticky Fingers", Richie Rich presents "Fist Facts" text article (1 pg), "Shine Silver" text article (1 pg), Reggie in "The Gold Mine", Richie Rich 'untitled' (1 pg), Cadbury 'untitled' (1 pg), Little Lotta 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich 'untitled' (2 pgs). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Free Comic Book Day 2016 Edition - Written by Eric M. Esquivel, and Stefan Petrucha. Art by Sam Spina and Andreas Schuster. Cover by James Kaminski. The hottest new stars on Nickelodeon - Sanjay and Craig and Harvey Beaks - co-star in this comic collecting complete stories from Nickelodeon Magazine and from the Papercutz graphic novels. In "Lord of the Pipes", everyone's favorite talking snake, Craig, literally goes down the drain on an epic quest to fetch Sanjay's father's wedding ring... and has some close encounters with the strange beings he meets there. Then "Fight the Future with Flavor" dramatically depicts the shocking connection between Sanjay eating a seemingly harmless samosa and the total annihilation of the entire world by Martians! Also, Harvey Beaks proves he's a "First Class Finder" when his mad Hide-and-Seek skills lead him to finding a big scary monster! 32 pages, full color.

35¢ Canadian price variant. Cover art by Warren Kremer. Untitled one-page story, art by Warren Kremer; Spooky gets annoyed by a persistent questioner. Untitled one-page story, art by Steve Muffatti; Spooky tries to take a nap. "Spooky Meets Wilbur Wishbone," art by Warren Kremer; Spooky saves Wilbur Wishbone from being pulled, and Wilbur grants him three free wishes. Untitled story; Spooky tries to avoid spending the day with Pearl, who is babysitting her cousin Mervin. "The Hero"; Spooky uses an echoing canyon to get around Pearl's prohibition on booing. Untitled one-page story, art by Steve Muffatti; Spooky encounters a gorilla litterbug. Untitled story; Wendy's aunts try to prevent her from dancing. "My Biggest Scare," art by Howie Post; Each of the ghosts recalls his most spectacular scare. "The Garden Mystery"; When animals take vegetables from the witches' garden, Wendy's aunts brew a potion that causes trouble. "The Spooktator," art by Howie Post; A crook dresses up as a ghost to get Spooky to help him by accident. "Goils Will Be Girls"; Spooky worries that Pearl has found a new boyfriend. "Doze Were the Daze," art by Howie Post; Spooky finds himself in Sleepyville, where everyone is too tired to be scared. "The Two Tur-Tales" text story. "Capital Punishment" text story. "The Witches' Wish"; Wendy's aunts blame each other when they think that Wendy has run away. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Rudy Palais, Maurice del Bourgo and Bob Powell. Harvey assembled material for this early pre-Code horror comic, including the introduction of Powell's supernatural character The Man in Black. But there is some uncertainty as to whether it was actually published, other than this sort-of "ashcan" edition. Professor Smart and Mrs. Smart introduce the criminal mastermind called the Gila Monster, and the supernatural villain known as the Devil. A giant falcon appears from nowhere and directs a WWII bomber to a Japanese scientist's laboratory. The Evil Essence; The Man in Black; Introducing The Devil. Page count unknown, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition 35¢ cover price variant. Exact same as American counterpart except for the cover price. Giant Size comic starring Stumbo, Hot Stuff, and others. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stuntman stars in "Killer in the Big Top!" and "The Crime on Cauliflower Row" by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Back-up stories: "Junior Genius and His Papa" by J. Keeler; and "The Furnished Room" by Bill Draut; and a 2-page text story, "The Boy Explorers Meet Commodore Sinbad." Simon/Kirby cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

5c cover price, was produced for the promotion of World War II savings bonds and stamps. All profits were contributed to the USO and the Army, Navy Relief Fund. Featuring America's Greatest Comic Artists, Creators of: Blondie, Lil'l Abner, Small Fry, Winnie Winkle, Green Gornet, Smitty, The Gumps, Reg'lar Fellers, Little Mary Mixup, Skeezix, Dick Tracy, Smilin' Jack, Nancy, the Timid Soul, and many others. Includes a photo of Shirley Temple pasting war savings stamps, and an interesting three page piece of music by the legendary Irving Berlin. The back page has a photo and a letter from Franklin Delinor Roosevelt encouraging readers to support the war effort on the home front. Also includes a photos of Joe Louis and General MacArthur with a stirring tribute by Claire Boothe. Title changes to "War Victory Adventures" for issues #2-3. 36 pages. Cover price $0.05.