ROM comic books issue 1

Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Waitress Betty is torn between steady Phil and bad-boy Chester, who proposes taking her away from her workaday life, but Chester has a dark secret. Celia loves Drew, but when he gets into a fight with her ex Mike, it gets into the papers and causes a scandal that may scuttle their romance. A woman finds herself trying to quit a man, but he's not easy to get over. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Space Patrol Kit. My False Love; Scandal Followed Me!!!; Love Was a Habit. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. John Romita, Sr., although not the creator of Spider-Man, was the web-slingers defining artist-he made the character his own and set the tone for all that was to follow. Now, with the full co-operation of Marvel Comics and John Romita Sr., IDW Publishing is proud to present JOHN ROMITA'S THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: ARTIST'S EDITION! This beautiful book collects seven issues, numbers 67, 68, 69, 71, 75, 84, & more, and features some of Spidey's most memorable stories, including battles with unbeatable line-up of many of his greatest villains: THE KINGPIN, THE GREEN GOBLIN, MYSTERIO, THE LIZARD, AND DOCTOR OCTOPUS! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 152 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Story and art by Romano Scarpa.

When Floyd Gottfredson stopped creating new Mickey Mouse adventures in 1955, Romano Scarpa pick quickly proved himself a worthy successor, spinning out new Mickey action epics, most of which have never been available in English! Now Fantagraphics is translating and anthologizing Scarpa's best! This volume features the title story plus "The Bleep-Bleep 15" and "The Fabulous Kingdom of Shan-Grilla," two tales making their North American debut!

Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $29.99.

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Story and art by Hyena Hell.

Disappointed with her romantic prospects in Hell, a demon ascends to Earth's surface on a quest for loving tenderness from human men. Disappointment, disintegration, and hilarity ensue in this brimstone-infused roasting of modern romance!

6-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.00.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Liv Stromquist.

The internationally acclaimed activist follows up her satirical work of graphic medicine with this collection of humorous comics essays about how historical and societal shifts have altered - and perhaps destroyed - "romantic love."

The deceptively simple through-line for Swedish media personality and activist Liv Strömquist's The Reddest Rose is the question: Why does Leonardo DiCaprio date an endless string of twentysomething models? Her answer - in the form of this collection of well-researched, humorous comics essays - tracks how philosophers and artists, from the Ancient Greeks to Beyoncé, conceptualized romantic love. Strömquist's signature interlocutor characters, drawn in a zine-y, flat, blocky style, ask each other questions and offer sharp commentary as they guide readers throughout history and the change in societies' values, from showing love/loving to getting love/being loved. (Poet Hilda "H.D." Doolittle - who was so love-stricken by a man taking off his glasses that she believed they viewed dolphins together in another dimension - lends the book its title.) Lord Byron, Socrates, Byung-Chul Han, Ezra Pound, Slavoj Žižek, Lou Andreas-Salomé, Ariadne, and many others make cameos.

For the first time in English, in The Reddest Rose, Strömquist wonders: in a rationalist, consumerist world, can romantic love survive?

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

"In Spite of His Warning," art by Ann Brewster; Linda loves Joe but dislikes living in poverty; Joe is studying to be an architect so he can improve housing, but she doesnt like waiting; Linda meets wealthy Roland and dumps Joe for him. "Rival from the Past," art by Chuck A Winter; Andrea quits her office job to become ice skater. Franks new partner; Carol, his former partner and ex-girlfriend, returns after her wealthy husband dies; Andrea is injured when Frank fails to catch her. "Manicures and Pedicures" non-fiction story. "We Lived a Lie"; Fay and her mother Lila pose as sisters in their dancing act; Fay dates reporter Kip, and Lila fears their secret will be exposed and cost them work; Kip knows the truth but promises not to print the story; it comes out in his newspaper anyway; Kip explains that it wasnt his fault, and Lila and Fay find a new and better sponsor for their act. "In Spite of His Warning" art by Ann Brewster, reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #5; "Rival From the Past" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #76; "Love Me or Leave Me!" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #2; "Manicures and Pedicures"; and "We Lived a Lie" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4. "For Beauty's Sake: How to Express Yourself..." text article reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, "Help Yourself to Glamour..." in Love Experiences (1949) #16, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28, and "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #1, and partially reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, Love Experiences (1949) #15, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art and Cover by Guy Dorian and Sal Buscema. 'Battle Scars!' This special re-presentation of Rom comic co-creator Sal Buscema's storied return to the character is presented in a single issue for the first time, along with bonus art, an interview with Buscema, and other cool extras! * Rom comic co-creator Sal Buscema's triumphant return to Rom interiors! * The final fate of a Solstar Knight collected in one special edition! * Bonus: Interview with the art team! 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Written by El Torres. Art and Cover by Jaime Martinez. The acclaimed book of terror and exorcisms is back in this long-awaited sequel from El Torres and Jaime Martínez. The Devil's work never rests and nun Sister Claire, a child survivor of the Rwandan massacres, will again feel the stifling grip of evil. When the seniors at the nursing home in her care begin to behave strangely, are they demented or possessed? 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "Love Me...", art by Dick Rockwell; Lingerie shop owner Lynden falls in love with Tyler but later thinks her roommate Ginny has stolen him away; Tyler shows up and says Ginny was lying: he only cares for Lynden. "Jealousy Was My Undoing," art by Al McWilliams; Newlyweds Dorothy and Pierre host Pierres old friends Bill and his wife Kitty; Dorothy learns Kitty used to be Pierres dance contest partner and is jealous; Bill and Kitty are later killed in a plane crash. "You'll Come Back," art by John Prentice; Dance team Eddie and Nora audition for a Broadway show but star Delilah insists that only Eddie be hired; When Eddie refuses, Delilah takes them both, but splits up the act. "I Had To Choose"; Business executive Pam is too busy for her friend David, so she asks her assistant Madge to keep him company; Madge sets up Pam with a blind date: David. "I Found My Heart In The Past" text story. "Take Me As I Am"; Office worker Helen meets wealthy Royce at a skating rink; She conceals her working class background from him, pretending to live at the mansion where her mother is employed as a cook. "Unwelcome"; Toms widowed father John returns from Europe with a new wife, Wilma, and her teen-aged daughter, Martha; Tom makes friends with Martha, who grew up in a concentration camp, but he spreads nasty rumors about Wilma. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Story by Allen Saunders. Art by Ken Ernst and Paul McCarthy. An early precursor to romance comics. The bulk of the issue is taken up with a collection of a Mary Worth strip from 1944. Mary's new tenant, Senora Lisa De Leon, keeps her face hidden under a veil while she undergoes a mysterious treatment from Dr. Karen Ward. But how will the new love of her life feel when her procedure is done? Also featuring pinup photos of movie stars John Hodiak and Alan Ladd, and a one-page Gertie O'Grady gag strip. Romantic John Hodiak; Mary Worth: Doctor Ward's Secret; Gertie O'Grady; Romantic Alan Ladd. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Roger Broughton. Art by Emil Gershwin and John Rosenberger. ACG Comics reprints bizarre love stories from classic romance comics published by the original ACG in the 1950s. A single mother considers selling her baby on the black market; Alcoholism threatens a womans romance and her life; Scientist Lorraine rejects handsome but boorish Ed, until shes abducted by Nazi agents and he comes through for her. Featuring reprints from Lovelorn and Search for Love. I Sold My Baby!; Real He-Man!; A Girl Named Nancy!; Heart of a Drunkard!; Atomic Amour! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

Torrid Romance is a great, kitschy collection of early romance comics by the legendary comic book creator Wallace Wood. This is the softcover edition of the all-new collection of Golden Age romance comics by the Hall of Fame artist. These rare and valuable stories have never appeared in any book. This collection costs less than a single issue of the original, early-1950s collector's-item comics!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects Wolverine: Origins (2006) #37-40.

Written by DANIEL WAY. Art by SCOT EATON. Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE.

For over a century, he's been hiding in the darkest shadows of Wolverine's life, controlling the beast and destroying the man. But now, finally, the tide is turning...and Wolverine's vengeance is within reach! Introducing: ROMULUS!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $14.99.

Stories and art by Bert Whitman, Milt Youngren, Frank Engli, Evans Krehbiel and Bulford Tune. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics #2. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured Tribune Syndicate newspaper comic strip reprints from the 1940s. Mr. Ex investigates after a child is hit by a car, but recovers suspiciously quickly; Bush Berry, a farm boy from Iowa, sets out to become a baseball pitcher for the big leagues; Dotty Dripple's hubby Horace argues with the neighbor about a rake. Mr. Ex; Lew Loyal; Rocky the Stone-Age Kid; Bush Berry; Dotty Dripple. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Age of Innocence: The Romantic Art of Jeffery Jones is a stunning exploration of the feminine mystique by an award-winning master at the peak of his form. Featuring nearly 50 magnificent full color paintings, this is a collection to treasure for years to come. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Full Color Edition

1st printing.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

One of the seminal works from the writer who defined modern comics, Alan Moore, is re-mastered for the first time in breathtakingly vibrant color!

Alan Moore's performance works making up the play Another Suburban Romance are translated into print and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony (Fashion Beast) Johnston, this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp.

Running from the 1920's Chicago style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations on modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is an essential piece of the Alan Moore graphic novel library that no fan will want to miss!

Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony Johnston (The Courtyard), this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by the Spanish sensation Juan Jose Ryp. Running from the 1920's Chicago style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations of modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is one that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! Hardcover, 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Written by Ron Goulart. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Alex Raymond was one of the most influential comic strip artists of the 20th Century, creating action-packed art for Secret Agent X-9, the spectacular, classic imagery for Flash Gordon, and the nuanced, brilliant artwork for the detective/film-noiresque Rip Kirby. Hermes Press presents a comprehensive, definitive, art monograph covering Raymond's complete artistic output with an authoritative text by noted comics historian Ron Goulart. This new exhaustive full color art book features over 400 images, many scanned directly from Raymond's original artwork. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing.

tory and art by Dan Parent.

It's the greatest rock 'n' roll romance in history!

Betty and Veronica have some competition when Valerie, the bassist for Josie & the Pussycats, moves to Riverdale! Take a stroll down Riverdale's now-famous Memory Lane along with Valerie and see what life would be like if she married Archie! Their future is sure to be full of surprises, challenges, and musical interludes as they deal with rock band drama, reality TV and their respective careers. Will Archie and Valerie make beautiful music together? Plus: Valerie's not the only musician in her family! Meet Trev, her older brother who sings his way right into Betty's heart!

It all happens in the critically acclaimed "Archie Marries Valerie" storyline, available for the first time ever in graphic novel.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. This volume is filled with never before seen artwork from John Romita, Sr.'s personal archives, as well as many classic sketches, covers, and comic artwork from this master of the medium's illustrious career. THE ART OF JOHN ROMITA is a must have for any fan of vintage comic art. Hardcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

Inspired by the Writings of Sun Tzu. Written by Kelly Roman. Art and cover by Michael DeWeese.

This stunning and gritty two-color graphic novel integrates the iconic strategy text by Sun Tzu into a sweeping adventure story set 20 years in the future when Wall Street is militarized and China is the world's dominant economy. KR was sent to prison for a friendly fire incident which left his unit in tatters. Upon release he learns that his brother was brutally murdered while serving as a financial analyst under the brilliant mogul Sun Tzu, a modern incarnation of the ancient master. He heads into Manhattan to get inside Sun Tzu's organization and find out who killed his brother and why.

Softcover, 352 pages, PC.

Cover price $22.99.

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Inspired by the Writings of Sun Tzu. Written by Kelly Roman. Art and cover by Michael DeWeese.

This stunning and gritty two-color graphic novel integrates the iconic strategy text by Sun Tzu into a sweeping adventure story set 20 years in the future when Wall Street is militarized and China is the world's dominant economy. KR was sent to prison for a friendly fire incident which left his unit in tatters. Upon release he learns that his brother was brutally murdered while serving as a financial analyst under the brilliant mogul Sun Tzu, a modern incarnation of the ancient master. He heads into Manhattan to get inside Sun Tzu's organization and find out who killed his brother and why.

Softcover, 352 pages, PC.

Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.75

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers and dimensions on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Artbook by Amni. 16 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by Audrey Niffenegger. Art and cover by Eddie Campbell.

Internationally bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger, and graphic artist Eddie Campbell, of such seminal works as From Hell by Alan Moore, collaborate on a wonderfully bizarre collection that celebrates and satirizes love of all kinds. With 16 different stories told through illustrated prose or comic panels, the couple explores the idiosyncratic nature of relationships in a variety of genres from fractured fairy tales to historical fiction to paper dolls. With Niffenegger's sharp, imaginative prose and Campbell's diverse comic styles, Bizarre Romance is the debut collection by two of the most important storytellers of our time.

Hardcover, 7-in.x 9-in., 168 pages, full color.

NOTE: Includes both prose and graphic storytelling. Cover price $24.99.

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Story, art and cover by Jason Thompson. A guy who works in a comic book store falls for the girl who always comes in to buy Star Wars comics. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Explore the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel in ways never before possible with this special interactive CD-ROM edition. The Complete Maus combines Volumes I and II with sketches, video, and supplementary documents to give the reader a unique look at this moving work. The Complete Maus CD-ROM Contains: The entire contents of the original two-volume work, Maus: A Survivor's Tale, 2 hours of the original audio interviews between Art and Vladek Spiegelman, Audio and video commentary by Art Spiegelman on the making of Maus, Hundreds of sketches and family photos that have never been seen before, and Rare and previously unavailable artwork by Art Spiegelman. NOTE: This product is dependent on the capabilities of the purchasers computer. We cannot guarantee this CD-ROM will be compatible with all devices.

1st printing. By John Benson. This is the companion volume to John Benson's popular anthology of romance comics, Romance Without Tears. This new book explores the background of these "romance" comics and their publisher, including a short biography, interviews with the editors and artists who worked for the company, and critical commentary. Confessions contains a time chart of every title published by St. John (all genres), showing issue number and date, and a complete, detailed checklist of all the company's romance comics, giving story titles, artist credits, and cross-indexing the extensive reprints. The book is lavishly illustrated with examples of the comics, and includes rare photos and other visuals from the period. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, Text (with Illustration) Cover price $9.95.

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Collects Dead Romans (2023 Image) #1-6. Written by Fred Kennedy. Art and Cover by Nick Marinkovich. Arminius, a Germanic prince raised in Rome, has sworn vengeance against the Empire that butchers his people. He wants to make a queen of the woman he loves, Honoria, a fellow slave. Now fifty thousand Romans will die to give her a throne she never asked for...or wanted. Lush, beautiful illustrations bring to life a brutal tale of love and war from the birth of the Roman Empire. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Edward Gross. The Vulcans and the Romulans are two of the premiere alien empires in the Star Trek Universe and Files Magazine is giving them their due. Take an in-depth look at these enigmatic, proud cultures, their differences, and their similarities. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. NOTE: This is a flip-book. Read about the Vulcans then flip the book over and read about the Romulans. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Bit player Mason loves movie star Rita Carlyle, but she doesn't even remember their past together. Biographies of movie legends Rudolph Valentino and Gregory Peck, plus movie star Dan Dailey. On the Altar of Fame; In Love and Hollywood; I Don't Remember You; Rudolph Valentino; Gregory Peck; Dan Dailey; The Darkened Trail. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Story and art by Snailords. Every relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it's interstellar. From the creator of Snailed and Snailed It comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension. Sure, he can't see you and you can't touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? Zylith and Zelan have crossed worlds to see each other but they have both crossed meaning they no longer see each other any more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Fiction by Mary Kay Simmons, Dorothy Eden, Jean Francis Webb, Mary Roberts Rinehart, and Velda Johnston. Several illustrations by James Hilton. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; mostly text; 72 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. By Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, and Sam Hadley. Full-Color biography of Julius Caesar presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Edited By Michael Uslan. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.