Sam comic books issue 1

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Captain Marvel Start Here Sampler was produced to help promote the Captain Marvel movie. Includes a preview of Captain Marvel #1, history of Captain Marvel, greatest moments of Captain Marvel and news of upcoming graphic novels and comics. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 28 pages, full color.

1st printing. Story and art by Vittorio Giardino. Private investigator: A pretty nasty line of work that in the end doesn't pay as much as you'd think! Luckily once in a while a client comes along who just happens to be a poor old millionaire paying for youth and starting to have doubts about the faithfulness of the young chick in question; those are the cases where the checkbook's open and the sky's the limit. Pezzo was waiting for one of these donors when... [the phone rings] Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Chris Samnee. Collecting the first six issues of Marvel Comics' acclaimed Black Widow series, penciled and inked by Chris Samnee, and co-written with frequent collaborator Mark Waid. All pages have been scanned from the original art and are presented the same size as drawn. This volume will include a number of layouts by Samnee that show his creative process. As with all Artist's Editions, this book appears to be in Black and white, but is scanned and printed in color, the better to see the subtle nuances that make original art unique. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 12-in. x 17-in., 150 pages, B&W.

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Written by Massimo Rosi. Art and Cover by Ludovica Ceregatti. 'We are the last warriors, the last pacifists of that school, and I leave her inheritance in your hands... you are a Gaijin.' A feudal Japan with anthropomorphic and samurai animals inspired by Homer's poem on 'War of Mice and Frogs,' Batrachomyomachia. As in the classic poem, one tells of the futility of war and the desire for peace by Gaijin, a foreign salamander in a Japan of frogs invaded by lizards. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cold Blood Samurai (2019 Action Lab) #1-6.

Written by Massimo Rosi. Art and cover by Ludovica Ceregatti.

A samurai salamander, looking for his lost honor, decides to commit Harakiri. But in order to have an honorable death, he has to do it under the roof of the Shogun's house Swollen-Cheeks. Something terrible will bring the fighting spirit of the Gaijin salamander back: an invasion, a vengeance and a war between the last samurai frogs and the lizards coming from West to take control of the throne and the whole Rising Sun country.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Published by Dark Horse Comics. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. Stories Include: Brain Boy by Fred Van Lente, Blackout by Raymond Swanland, Bloodhound by Dave Johnson, Dream Thief by Alex Ross, and several more.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - February, 1963. Men's magazine with nude pictorials and cartoons. 8.25" x 11", 72 pages, B&W with color centerfold. MATURE READERS Cover price $1.00.

1st Printing. Written by Gaston Deveraux, Claire Kennedy, Henri Lamoreaux, Walter Bronson, and Jonathan K. Howell. Softcover, 72 pages, Text with B&W photos.

1st printing. Story and art by Jack Jackson. The incredible, true story of giant Texas personality Sam Houston. Before he became a U.S. Senator, before he was governor of Texas, before he was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas, Houston was the adopted son of a Cherokee chief. For Sam, this bond was to last a lifetime and mark him as an...Indian Lover. Here is the story of his years as a Cherokee prince named Raven. Told and illustrated with humor and fascinating insight from the author of Lost Cause, Los Tejanos and Comanche Moon. Enjoy Jackson's authentic and factual tale of the wild, wild West. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Alex Maleev and Michael Avon Oeming. Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis' Jinxworld line of titles is coming to DC, and to introduce this thrilling world to your customers, DC offers this promotionally priced sampler that reprints SCARLET #1, POWERS #1 and THE UNITED STATES OF MURDER, INC. #1! This amazing comic also includes a brand-new story written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming that introduces the line of Jinxworld titles! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story, art and cover by Frank Robbins. Reprints of the Frank Robbins aviation adventure strip from Pacific Comics Club. Collects the daily strips complete from June 1, 1945 to May 16, 1946. The war may be over, but Johnny finds new adventure as a freelance pilot, with the entire world as his landing strip. He's joined by Brandy, the war photographer he met during WWII, who is one of the few women who can keep up with him. Softcover, 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Signet Books Edition - 1st printing. Taste it! It's a package of sugar-coated satires, bitter-sweet blasts, marshmallow mischief, nutty nonsense, raspberries and grapes! But mainly THE MAD SAMPLER is a collection of wit, man! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Signet Books Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Taste it! It's a package of sugar-coated satires, bitter-sweet blasts, marshmallow mischief, nutty nonsense, raspberries and grapes! But mainly THE MAD SAMPLER is a collection of wit, man! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Retailer Preview. Booklet sent to retailers to promote upcoming Marvel Comics titles. Includes uncorrected proof pages of: Life of Captain Marvel (1985) #2, Longshot (1985 Limited Series) #2, #3, #4, and #5; Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #281, and #282; Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition (1985-1988 Marvel) #2; Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #1; New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #30; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #197; Captain America (1968 1st Series) #308; Uncanny X-men (1963 1st Series) #196; Squadron Supreme (1985 1st Series) #1; Eternals (1985 2nd Series) #1; Revenge of the Living Monolith GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel) #1; Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) #3; Royal Roy (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) #3; Planet Terry (1985 Marvel/Star Comics); Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel); Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) #6; Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #268; Black Dragon (1985 Marvel/Epic) #1, and #2; Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". 72 pages. B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Mighty Samson (2010 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Mark Irwin. Cover by Raymond Swanland. Five hundred years after the end of the world, the N'Yark tribe survives amid the ruins of a once-great city scourged by mutated monsters, marauders, and subhuman predators. But from among the N'Yark arises a champion who can vanquish the most fearsome beast and stand alone against an army. He holds at bay the murderous hordes of Jerz and the dark ambitions of the beautiful, ruthless Queen Terra. Mighty Samson may be the last, best hope for humankind. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Features "Boneyard" by Richard Moore, "The Silk Tapestry" by Patrick Atangan, and "Dungeon" by Joann Sfar and Lewis Trondheim. 32 Pages, B&W.

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Written by Chad M. Ward, art by Philip Xavier. This issue is a flipbook with a preview of "The Gaunt" by Mark Kidwell. 32 pages, B&W.

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Story by Jeff Amano. Art by Craig Rousseau. Cover by Jeff Amano. Part of Free Comic Book Day 2005. A blending of the Robin Hood legend with the Japanese saga of the 47 Ronin, a true story from 1702. Masterless samurai called ronin set out to avenge their honor, a quest that can only end in their deaths. But first, they must protect the oppressed by targeting the wealthy and corrupt. 32 pages, Full Color.

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1st printing.

Written by JEFF AMANO. Art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU and WAYNE FAUCHER. Colors by GIULIA BRUSCO. Cover by JEFF AMANO.

The Free Comic Book Day sensation of 2005 is now in one complete graphic novel! Masterless after his Lord falls prey to treachery, samurai Oishi of the 47 Ronin leads his faithful few to vengeance. The time has come to defend their honor and raise their swords one final time.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Pengson and Santos. Once upon a time in a place called The Land of the Rising Sun there lived a young and courageous warrior who became a legend in his own mind. Softcover, 44 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Limited Run Games Reprint Edition. Story, Art, and Cover by Steve Purcell. Reprints Cover and material from Sam and Max (1989) Special #1. Originally packaged with the "Sam & Max Hit the Road Collector's Edition" PC game re-release by Limited Run Games. 5 3/4" X 8 1/2".

1st printing. Collects Sam and His Talking Gun (2020 Scout) #1-4.

Written by Drew Ferguson. Art and cover by Lee Ferguson.

Sam stands in a room full of bodies, blood, and broken things. There is only one thing on his mind, there is only one thing that matters—Colt. His brother, by choice, not blood. Colt, the one who put a bullet through the only other person Sam cared about. The one who broke Sam's mind…and left the shattered pieces in a locked room.

But now, Sam is back. He has his talking Gun. And no matter the cost, no matter the consequence—Colt has to pay.

Sam stands outside Colt's door. Whatever happens when he walks inside; nothing is ever going to be the same. The entire story that leads to this moment is collected here, along with every variant cover, sample script pages, and other bonus content.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sam and Twitch (1999-2004) #1-13. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. ARt by ANGEL MEDINA, ALBERTO PONTICELLI, JONATHAN GLAPION and JAMIE TOLAGSON. Cover by ASHLEY WOOD. The Spawn Universe's favorite detectives come at you full-force in their own groundbreaking series. Featuring an all-star cast of creators, the bar was set high for gritty crime fiction when Sam and Twitch first came on the scene. Follow the exploits of NYPD's two most dedicated public servants as they try to uncover the secrets behind the Central Park "Witchcraft" murders and also solve the mystery of "Udaku." Collected in an all-new size and format, SAM AND TWITCH: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 brings you the art and stories that made this series a classic. Extra features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art. Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Sam and Twitch: The Writer (2010 Image) #1-4. Written by LUCA BLENGINO. Art by LUCA ERBETTA, FABIO BONO and FILIPPO RIZZU. Cover by LUCA ERBETTA. In the dead of winter, during a nasty snowstorm, a routine homicide investigation takes a literary twist. A suspected drug dealer is found dead, naked and with what seems to be part of a larger story written all over his body. This is the beginning of the serial killing spree dubbed by the press as the "The Writer." Detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, helped by graphologist Charlotte Garland, have to discover the truth and end the literary nightmare that has descended, like the snow, upon the city. Includes a special foreword by series writer LUCA BLENGINO and artist LUCA ERBETTA. Also includes behind-the-scenes sketches, page variations, unused art and more! Softcover, 110 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Angel Medina. Every crime scene is unique. But when New York City Police homicide detectives Sam and Twitch investigate the scene of the first of several Mafia-related murders, they find four severed thumbs. Yet these bloody digits are not from anyof the victims. The medical examiner further discovers that the thumbs are genetically identical but their DNA cell structure is in different stages of development. Weird. As the detectives investigate more deaths in the Sangiacomo mob family, they discover widespread corruption in their own department, more bio-engineered body parts and seemingly innocent people dying from a bio-engineered virus. If that isn`t overwhelming enough, Sam and Twitch also find themselves in the center of a Federal Government Internal Affairs investigation where they are being used as bait in their own investigation. Follow Sam and Twitch as they risk life, limb and sanity to track down the meaning of the mysterious Udaku. in one of the most talked-about crime fiction dramas ever. Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. Story and art by by Serge Clerc. Translated by Dick Hansom. Welcome to Megaville, scrapheap of the Universe, and haven to Sam Bronx - interplanetary comic book hack - and his rust bucket aides. The man who put the dead back into deadline, uncovers a conspiracy to assassinate him and, even worse, prevent his latest opus from being published... Hardcover, 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "After Man!"

Written by Richard Marazano. Art and cover by Shang.

In the grim future of our world, the Earth has been ravaged by sentient machines, and the human race has all but been exterminated. Only scattered groups of children have survived by hiding in tunnels to escape the murderous robots that still scour the surface. One day, a scavenging party for one such group happens upon a massive humanoid robot bearing the letters SAM on its armor. Caught by surprise, young Ian is about to be vaporized... but the machine doesn't shoot...

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.,48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Sam Keith. An 80 page retrospective of Sam Kieth's work, coinciding with a major exhibition at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. Featuring scores of gorgeous art, all scanned from Sam's personal collection and archives. Plus, an in depth interview with Sam as conducted by comics historian and Cartoon Art Museum Curator Andrew Farago! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Del Weston, art by Rudi Liden. 36 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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William Tucci cover. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Adaptation by Mario Ruiz and Jerry Novick. Art by Mario Ruiz.

Samson: Judge of Israel is a stunning graphic novel based on one of the most famous stories of the Bible.

Samson is a simple man with the strength of a titan. He was chosen before birth to be one of Israel's great leaders with the cleverness and power to liberate his people from the oppression of the Philistines. However, Samson's own arrogance and his betrayal by a woman of great beauty casts him into slavery. But the hero's epic strength and renewed faith ultimately vanquish his Philistine foes, making him one of the Bible's most heroic figures.

Samson: Judge of Israel: You'll be swept away by his might; torn by his pain; and awe-struck by his last courageous act!

Softcover, 72 pages, full color.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Luis Serrano. Art and cover by Nadir Balan. The life of Samson is unlike any other. His birth is announced by The Angel of the Lord, and he is endowed with supernatural strength. His life is filled with incredible events. Woven in is a tale of love, conspiracy, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Discover the man who inspired a Superman. Softcover, 76 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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Written and Illustrated by Barry Blair and Colin Chan. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Stephen Turnbull. The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Yet although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original and exciting work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism, to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity and Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen and the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge and suicide, hara kiri and the kamikaze pilots - the suicide bombers of their day. He also looks at the fascinating issue of Japanese religious terrorism, as well as the growing cult status of the Samurai both in Japan and in the West. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, Text (with Color and B&W photos) Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

Written by Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami. Art by Jay Kane, Vangelis Drosos, and Andrija Dreznjak. Cover by Vangelis Drosos.

The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryū.

This book is part of the unique Book of Samurai series that comprises the works of 17th-century samurai tactician Natori Sanjūrō Masazumi, retainer and advisor to the lords of Kishū domain. It offers an unparalleled insight into the weaponry and armour of the samurai era, as well as tactical advice for use on the battlefield and off – wisdom that can be applied to many scenarios today.

Heieki Yōhō, the first scroll translated in this book, offers advice for every possible situation, from moving troops to besieging a castle to fighting on the open battlefield. From turning thieves or cowards to good service, to practising external listening in order to obtain information from as many sources as possible, to penetrating the deeper motives of those who slander (or praise) others, the advice here is thought provoking and paints a vivid picture of samurai Japan at war.

Heigu Yōhō, the second scroll, gives us a rare and precious glimpse into samurai arms and armour, including their construction, status regulations and connected ceremonies, mythology and Buddhist doctrine: a helmets ventilation hole, for example, allows access to the 98,000 gods of war. There is an accessible introduction and a glossary, as well as 130 line drawings that include illustrations of arms and armour, strategic diagrams and beautiful examples of Japanese calligraphy.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 424 pages Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Collects Samurai: Brothers In Arms (2016) #1-6. Written by Jean-François Di Giorgio. Art by Frédéric Genet. N IMPERIAL JAPAN, IT TAKES STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BECOME A WARRIOR... TO BECOME A SAMURAI. Now reunited, Takeo and his brother face a difficult path - tracing their painful family history, so that they may finally regain their honor! But destiny has even more obstacles in store for them...When the peaceful town where they have come to rest is plunged into a deadly conflict between the local suzerain, the Ishozu monks and the yakuzas, the Samurai brothers must once again draw their swords! With the secrets of the kingdom's most powerful men hanging in the balance, is this a fight they can ever win?? Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Based on the Original Concept by Ryo Hanmura. Written by Harutoshi Fukui. Art by Ark Performance.

A new CMX series based on a Japanese novel that was made into two films!

A military test accidentally sends a modern-day army back in time to feudal Japan. When their actions in the past begin to have an effect on the present, another unit is dispatched to retrieve them. But the commander of the lost unit has other plans: He wants to use his advanced technology to conquer Japan and change his country's destiny.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Rated T+

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Doggy (2022 Aftershock) #1-6. Written by Chris Tex. Art and Cover by Santtos. During the Fourth War of the Sun, a small dog named DOGGY experienced an irreparable trauma: his mother was brutally murdered, and his eight brothers, still puppies, were kidnapped by a mysterious man. To save them, Doggy fought bravely against the terrible killer, but all his efforts were in vain, and he was left for dead. What nobody imagined was that a technological vulture scavenging the region for corpses would be the one to rescue the dying dog from death's scythe. Now, Doggy has become Samurai Doggy, and his only goal is to quench his thirst for revenge. Written by Chris Tex (BlackOut) and illustrated by Santtos (LAND OF THE LIVING GODS, BlackOut, Night Shift), SAMURAI DOGGY is a story of loss, revenge and the journey to defeat the greatest empire of machines and robots that has ever existed. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Miguel Guerra and Suzy Dias. Imagine one day you discover that you're the last of your kind. That the fate of your world rests on your shoulders and that everything you once knew was a lie. Ardan, a sheltered and naive teenager, wonders what larger forces beyond his control are pulling the strings. Together with Keegan, his female counterpart, they stumble upon a journey of heart pounding adventures. A world where bounty hunters, Rasta cyborg Dwarfs, alluring heroines, troubled heroes, black market pirate babes, and misunderstood Goblins collide. Where magic and technology clash for supremacy. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel stylistically combines Japanese and European art to create a new fusion style Manga. The fast-paced action is coupled with a good dose of humor that will not disappoint. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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1st printing. Collects Samurai Grandpa (2019 Scout) #1-4.

Written by Eastin DeVerna. Art by Shawn Daley.

A Samurai past his prime, Ojichan has left the blade behind to live out his remaining days in peace with his family. But when a mysterious figure from his past resurfaces and his granddaughter goes missing, he is forced to set out on one last adventure. As he does, he must explore the depths of his own past, face monsters new and old, and question the choices that led to this final mission.

From Shawn Daley (Ogre) and Eastin DeVerna (Howl) comes an adventure of self-discovery and exploration in a world of magic and mystery!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.