America comic books issue 1

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.

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Issue #1 - October 2016. Written by J.C. Vaughn, illustrated by Gene Gonzales. Cover by Michael Avon Oeming. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 48 pages, black and white. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

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.

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.

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.

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. Written by Erik Daniel Shein. Art by Jay Fotos and Various. Cover by Jay Fotos. Join the Monsterjunkie teenage family members Crow and Indigo as they confront a town's harsh bullying and find the courage to overcome their harassment by throwing open the gates to their unique home and private sanctuary to their menagerie of protected, exotic and "non existing" legendary creatures. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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.

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Written by Philip Kim and Holly Interlandi. Art and Cover by Piotr Kowalski. Private detective Hank Barrymore stumbled upon the occult when he investigated a murder case on the World Studios movie set. Now, in his quest to find the witch he fell reluctantly in love with, Hank enlists the help of Nybbas, the demon of knowledge, and follows his clues to the plains of Oklahoma, where a strange farm boy is planting fear into the hearts of monsters and townspeople alike! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Written by Philip Kim and Holly Interlandi. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Nat Jones. Private detective Hank Barrymore stumbled upon the occult when he investigated a murder case on the World Studios movie set. Now, in his quest to find the witch he fell reluctantly in love with, Hank enlists the help of Nybbas, the demon of knowledge, and follows his clues to the plains of Oklahoma, where a strange farm boy is planting fear into the hearts of monsters and townspeople alike! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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.

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.

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.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Magdalene Visaggio. Art and Cover by Claudia Aguirre. The year is 1983. A series of disappearances afflicts Tucker, Ohio following the opening of a mysterious new factory. But when the town finds itself under siege from strange monsters, it's up to intrepid girl gang of no-account teen delinquents to try and figure out what's happening-and save everyone's lives before it's too late. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Claudia Aguirre. Cover by Elizabeth Beals. The year is 1983. A series of disappearances afflicts Tucker, Ohio following the opening of a mysterious new factory. But when the town finds itself under siege from strange monsters, it's up to intrepid girl gang of no-account teen delinquents to try and figure out what's happening-and save everyone's lives before it's too late. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Australian publication. This issue contains "The Moving Finger" by Berkeley Livingston, "Countercheck" by Charles DeVet and "If I Forget Thee, Oh Earth" by Arthur C. Clarke. Cover by Stanley Pitt. No interior artwork, text only. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 34 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Number 4 - June 1953. 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Number 5 - August 1953. Cover price $0.25.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Written by Dagen Walker and Joseph Ettiner. Art and Cover by Marc Rene. It's a nice day for a murder… American Gothic Press's first series collaboration with Echo Lake Entertainment begins here! Kevin and Jose are twenty-something hipsters crusing through life in a fancy car, drinking at bars and chatting about nothing, except when their mysterious employer sends them on errands that may involve killling people. More often they're expected to just clean up after the excitement is over. But a deranged cop's personal investment in the organization they work for is about to change everything. 28 pages, full color. T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dagen Walker and Joseph Ettiner. Art by Marc Rene. Cover by Tula Lotay. It's a nice day for a murder… American Gothic Press's first series collaboration with Echo Lake Entertainment begins here! Kevin and Jose are twenty-something hipsters crusing through life in a fancy car, drinking at bars and chatting about nothing, except when their mysterious employer sends them on errands that may involve killling people. More often they're expected to just clean up after the excitement is over. But a deranged cop's personal investment in the organization they work for is about to change everything. 28 pages, full color. T+ Cover price $3.99.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing. Story and art by Veronica Agarwal. Introduction by David Bowles. Eisner Award winner Liniers brings his exuberant cartooning style and irrepressible sense of humor to the spooky folktales of his childhood, telling three from across Latin America: the Iara, a mermaid (or a pink dolphin?) who lures young men to her underwater domain in the Amazon basin; La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, who terrorizes people who venture out after dark (a legend found in Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay); and La Luz Mala, a spooky, evanescent light that menaces gauchos and other travelers on the Argentine pampas. Liniers animates these thrilling tales with lighthearted twists. Combined with informative backmatter on their ecological, cultural, and historical background and a bibliography, these old stories will come alive for all young readers. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $11.99.

Vol. 1, No. 1. 1960. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, fiction, and pictorials. Tabloid format folded to magazine size. 8.5" x 11" that unfolds to 11" x 17". 24 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 1, No. 2. 1961. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, fiction, and pictorials. Tabloid format folded to magazine size. 8.5" x 11" that unfolds to 11" x 17". 24 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 1, No. 3. 1961. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, fiction, and pictorials. Tabloid format folded to magazine size. 8.5" x 11" that unfolds to 11" x 17". 24 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 1, No. 4. 1961. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, fiction, and pictorials. Tabloid format folded to magazine size. 8.5" x 11" that unfolds to 11" x 17". 24 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.70.

(W) S.A. Check & Various (A) Puis Calzada, Neil Vokes (CA) Roy Alan Martinez In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today's authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver Nosferatu vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today's most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of terror in this throwback to the black & white monster magazines of the past! Cover price $4.99.

(W) S.A. Check & Various (A) Puis Calzada, Neil Vokes (CA) Buz Hasson In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today's authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver Nosferatu vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today's most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of terror in this throwback to the black & white monster magazines of the past! Cover price $4.99.

(W) S.A. Check & Various (A) Puis Calzada, Neil Vokes (CA) Neil Vokes In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today's authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver Nosferatu vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today's most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of terror in this throwback to the black & white monster magazines of the past! Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Written by Jean-Paul Gabilliet. Translated by Bart Beaty and Nick Nguyen. Originally published in France, Jean-Paul Gabilliet's Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books documents the rise and development of the American comic book industry from the 1930s to the present. The book intertwines aesthetic issues and critical biographies with the concerns of production, distribution, and audience reception, making it one of the few interdisciplinary studies of the art form! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 432 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.By Leonard Maltin. From Mickey Mouse to Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry to Popeye, this book takes a look at the history of cartoons and animation in America. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, B&W (with 8 full color pages). Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Written by S.A. Check and Dean Rankine. Art by Dean Rankine. Cover by Shannon Gallant. Are you tired of 2020? We sure are! Oggy and all his zany pals are helping us say 'sayonara!' to a historically bad year with the Oggy & the Cockroaches 'Oggy New Year' comic! SA Check delivers a new year's debacle with 'Writers Blockheads' and illustrator and author Dean Rankine serves up 'I Dread of Genie!' Plus a whole bunch of silliness for fan to dig into. Put 2020 in the rearview mirror with these awesome, oggtastic antics! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by S.A. Check and Dean Rankine. Art and Cover by Dean Rankine. Are you tired of 2020? We sure are! Oggy and all his zany pals are helping us say 'sayonara!' to a historically bad year with the Oggy & the Cockroaches 'Oggy New Year' comic! SA Check delivers a new year's debacle with 'Writers Blockheads' and illustrator and author Dean Rankine serves up 'I Dread of Genie!' Plus a whole bunch of silliness for fan to dig into. Put 2020 in the rearview mirror with these awesome, oggtastic antics! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Written by S.A. Check and Dean Rankine. Art and Cover by Dean Rankine. Adios 2020! Make this super rare limited edition variant your first new comic of 2021 by slabbing it with your favorite grading company! Limited to just 350 copies! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by S. A. Check, Jordan Gershowitz, Anthony Zicari, and Dean Rankine. Art and cover by Dean Rankine.

The YouTube sensation with over 150 million views per month and over 4 million subscribers arrives in comic shops!

Oggy is a cat that just wants to watch TV but those pesky cockroaches, Joey, Dee Dee, and Marky aren't happy until they drive poor Oggy crazy! Oggy has been making kids laugh for over 20 years and is a staple in the YouTube viewers' cartoon watching. These over-the-top hijinks are guaranteed to crack you up!

This incredible fun introductory priced edition delivers six wacky stories Illustrated by Dean Rankine. These new comic tales deliver non-stop hilarity for Oggy fans worldwide!

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Includes Promotional Card

Volume 1 - 1st printing - Includes Promotional Card

Written by S A Check, Jordan Gershowitz, Anthony Zicari, and Dean Rankine. Art and cover by Dean Rankine.

The YouTube sensation with over 150 million views per month and over 4 million subscribers arrives in comic shops!

Oggy is a cat that just wants to watch TV but those pesky cockroaches, Joey, Dee Dee, and Marky aren't happy until they drive poor Oggy crazy! Oggy has been making kids laugh for over 20 years and is a staple in the YouTube viewers' cartoon watching. These over-the-top hijinks are guaranteed to crack you up!

This incredible fun introductory priced edition delivers six wacky stories Illustrated by Dean Rankine. These new comic tales deliver non-stop hilarity for Oggy fans worldwide!

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.