Comic Book comic books issue 1

1st printing. Written by Bryan Talbot. Art by Hunt Emerson. The book you've all been waiting for! Comic Book Legends is an outrageous collection of the unreported exploits of comic creators, the stories only usually told late at night between the hallowed walls of convention pro bars! Eisner Award winner Bryan Talbot brings you the anecdotes, funny, shocking and downright weird, told about your favorite comic writers and artists, from Simon Bisley to Neil Gaiman, from Grant Morrison to Jeff Smith! Softcover, 6-in. X 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Featuring 50 classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today's preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry in the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries. From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's "There Was a Crooked Man" to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel's "Three Little Kittens" to First Second's own Gene Yang's "Pata-Cake," this collection will put a grin on your face and keep it there. Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

2nd and later printings. Featuring 50 classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today's preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry in the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries. From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's "There Was a Crooked Man" to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel's "Three Little Kittens" to First Second's own Gene Yang's "Pata-Cake," this collection will put a grin on your face and keep it there. Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing.

Art by Ann Maulina, Elmaer Damaso, Peach Momoko, and Harvey Tolibao. Cover by Peach Momoko.

THIS SPECTACULAR COLORING BOOK FEATURES ART BY CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST ANN MAULINA FROM THE SMASH-HIT COMIC SERIES, WHICH IS BASED ON THE AWARD-WINNING VIDEOGAME HORIZON ZERO DAWN.

Recreate breathtaking landscapes, bring to life terrifying and glorious machines, and relish in gorgeous recreations of fan-favorite characters - the world of Horizon is yours to enjoy!

Softcover, 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Spider-Man, Hulk, and Captain America Cover - 2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Robert Overstreet. America's leading expert on comic book prices presents an all-new Comic Book Companion. This compact edition gives current values for all the new comics and a complete record of contemporary comic books and graphic novels. Written and extensively researched by Robert M. Overstreet, America's #1 authority on comics and comic book collecting, this indispensible, portable, and affordable companion features the most updated pricing information on your favorite comics, from the 1950s to today's latest issues. Softcover, 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 530 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

2nd Edition. 1984 pocket sized comic book price guide. Softcover, 4" x 5-1/2", 284 pages. Cover price $3.95.

The Original Encyclopedia of Comicbook Heroes - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "BATMAN!" Written by Michael Fleischer. Everything you ever wanted to know about DC's Dark Knight - and so much more - can be found in this amazing volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1976, this extensive volume - the first in a series - includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s! Softcover, 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. In this fascinating biography, comic book historian Bill Schelly chronicles the life of Otto Binder, from pulp magazine author to writer of Supergirl, Captain Marvel, and Superman. As the originator of the first sentient robot in literature ("I,Robot," published in Amazing Stories in 1939 and predating Isaac Asimov's collection of the same name), Binder's effect on science fiction was profound. Through comic panels, personal letters, and interviews with Binder's own family and friends, Schelly weaves together Binder's professional successes and personal tragedies, including the death of Binder's only daughter and his wife's struggle with mental illness. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide (1992), fully illustrated with a complete glossary by Robert M. Overstreet and Gary M. Carter, is the perfect companion to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Knowing what a comic is worth is one thing, but this comprehensive guide helps you obtain the knowledge needed and used by professionals to grade comic books. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.00.

1st printing.

By Drew Morton.

Over the past forty years, American film has entered into a formal interaction with the comic book. Such comic book adaptations as Sin City, 300, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World have adopted components of their source materials' visual style. The screen has been fractured into panels, the photographic has given way to the graphic, and the steady rhythm of cinematic time has evolved into a far more malleable element. In other words, films have begun to look like comics.

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 238 pages, B&W.

Cover price $30.00.

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Revised Edition - 1st printing. By George Perry and Alan Aldridge. This is the story of strip cartoons since comics began, of the artists who created the characters, and of the characters who took charge of their creators. Here you'll find the true story of Jane and Flook, Popeye, Pip, Squeak, L'il Abner, Tarzan, Captain America, Peanuts and more! This Revised Edition features updated text and additional artwork. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Bud Sagendorf. There are three genius incarnations of Popeye, the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and-unknown to many-the brilliant 1940s and '50s comic book stories by Bud Sagendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best of the best of Sagendorf's thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea join Popeye in exciting adventures-and brilliant comic book stories. Sagendorf penned these tales with love and skill-even adding some of his own unique characters. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Bud Sagendorf. The best Popeye comic book stories collected into one glorious collection! There are three genius incarnations of Popeye-the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and unknown to many, the brilliant 1940s and '50s comic book stories by Bud Sangendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best-of-the-best of Sangendorf's thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea as they join Popeye in these exciting adventures. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Danny Oppenheimer. Art and cover by Grady Klein. Psychology is the study of human behavior, of the ways our minds make sense of the world around us. It is a serious and worthy endeavor because we value scientific knowledge not only for what it tells us about the world but also for what it reveals about our place in the world. Yet, as cartoonist Grady Klein and psychologist Danny Oppenheimer point out, the study of human experience is also often really funny. The Cartoon Introduction to Psychology is the perfect way for students and curious general readers to learn more about psychology while having a good laugh. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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Red Ball Comic Book was a promotional comic book distributed by Red Ball-Band Shoes. "Stories of Sports and Adventure" Reprints comics from various Parents' Magazine Press titles. 7.5-in x 10.25-in, 36 Pages, Full Color.

Titan Edition - 1st printing. Challengers of the Fantastic (1997), Exciting X-Patrol (1997), Iron Lantern (1997), Magnetic Men featuring Magneto (1997), Spider-Boy Team-Up (1997), and Thorion of the New Asgods (1997). Written by Kurt Busiek, Keith Giffen, Barbara Kesel, Karl Kesel, Tom Peyer, and Roger Stern. Art by Tom Grummett, Bryan Hitch, Barry Kitson, Jo Ladronn, John Romita, Jr., and Paul Smith. Softcover, 256 pages, full color

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1996 calendar with 12 b/w pinups from assorted Robotech artists of characters Cover price $2.95.

Caliber Revised Edition - 1st printing. Adapted by Kevin VanHook. The official adaptation of the cult classic! Collecting the Caliber Comics series, this full color graphic novel not only has all three issues to complete the adaptation but also special features such as an art gallery with contributions from various artists, a profile on Rocky creator Richard O'Brien; the lyrics to all the songs; and for this revised edition, a special "behind the scenes" look at creating the comic. Adapted and illustrated by Kevin VanHook, the official Rocky Horror Picture Show comic will be prime material for the upcoming 40th Anniversary celebration! While you're doing the Time Warp, dream it! Softcover, 124 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Caliber Slim Edition - 1st printing. Adapted by Kevin VanHook. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult hit, and this is the collection of the comic series that adapted the film. Now available in a "stripped down" version, collecting the official comic book adaptation of the cult hit cult movie Rocky Horror Picture Show. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Maris Wicks. From :01 First Second Books. Dive into coral reefs with Maris Wicks (Human Body Theater) in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle grade readers! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In Coral Reefs, we learn all about these tiny, adorable sea animals! This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance. Nonfiction comics genius Maris Wicks brings to bear her signature combination of hardcore cuteness and in-depth science. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Written byJason Viola. Art and cover by Falynn Koch. Have you herd? Science Comics: Elephants is the next volume in First Second's middle-grade nonfiction STEM series! There's a lot to love about elephants-from their massive size and floppy ears to their twisting trunks and long tusks! And the more you get to know about their clever minds and caring hearts, the more you realize humans and elephants have much in common! In this volume of Science Comics, we follow an eight-year-old elephant named Duni. Her family means everything to her: protection, stability, wisdom, and a ton of fun. But her idyllic life is beginning to shift and crack. The herd's matriarch is getting older, her brother has been wandering off, and rifts are forming between the ones she loves most. Is Duni's family on the verge of falling apart? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Falynn Koch. In this gloriously gross volume, we travel to the trenches of humanity's ongoing war against virulent diseases! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jon Chad. Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! Volcanic eruptions, vampire bats, feathered velociraptors, and more await you in SCIENCE COMICS. In a not-so-distant future our world is as cold as a frozen burrito. But can humanity save itself by harnessing a power that dwells inside the Earth? Explode into the world of geology in Volcanoes: Fire and Life! A lot of magic happens under the Earth's crust. Thanks to magma vents, shifting continental plates, and volcanic eruptions, we know that our planet is alive and in motion. Alongside Aurora, a young explorer, you'll learn that volcanoes are just one of the massively powerful forces at work on our planet. From catastrophic destruction to the creation of new land masses, volcanoes have made their mark on our amazing Earth. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Arlen Schumer. The first book dedicated to the Silver Age of comics (1956-1970) and the artists that defined it, author Arlen Schumer highlights the careers of eight acknowledged Hall of Fame artists who rendered definitive versions of the industry's great characters: Carmine Infantino, Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, and Joe Kubert, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, and Steve Ditko. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

No Dust Jacket - 1st Edition - 1st printing. By Arlen Schumer. The first book dedicated to the Silver Age of comics (1956-1970) and the artists that defined it, author Arlen Schumer highlights the careers of eight acknowledged Hall of Fame artists who rendered definitive versions of the industry's great characters: Carmine Infantino, Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, and Joe Kubert, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, and Steve Ditko. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 9-in. x 13-in., 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

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1st printing. Story and art by Matt Madden. Introduction by Ed Park. An author struggles to understand an encounter on the subway that has led her to romantic despair. Six characters embark on a dangerous voyage, searching for a mysterious treasure. A cartoon character finds himself in bizarre yet uncannily familiar scenarios. Three characters obsess over the same image and sense that their lives connect across generations. Novelistic worlds in miniature. Hilarious hijinks. The occasional twist ending... The stories in SIX TREASURES OF SPIRAL: COMICS FORMED UNDER PRESSURE are inventive and wide-ranging, sometimes funny, occasionally sad, and always offbeat. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st Printing. Sotheby's Auction Book for Wednesday, December 18, 1991. Hardcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 172 pages, full color.

1st printing. This is an illustrated auction catalog for the Sotheby's Comics & Comic Art Auction #7008 held June 13-14, 1997 in New York. It features a complete list of the prices each item sold for and makes a valuable reference for hobbyists and researchers and interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.,166 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st Printing. Within this exclusive collection, over twenty-five comic book artists, both legendary veterans and newcomers, have drawn images inspired by the film "Spider-man 2". These images were created solely for this portfolio and are published here for the very first time. The artists' varied styles and breadth in their drawings reflect the same wide range of influence the film has had on audiences around the world. Softcover, 7-in. x 5-in. (Horizontal Format), 36 Pages, PC/PB&W.

Marvel Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "In Service to Mankind!" Comic Book was the brainchild behind Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi. In this issue; full length story "Jimmy the Turtle Food Collector" written by John K. & Richard Pursel with art by John K. & Jim Smith, plus 1 text page Grossology (the science of really gross things). Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Explore the world of Squid Game in this first-ever official Squid Game coloring book with terrifying adult versions of well-known children's games, like tug-of-war, marbles, and red light green light; just be careful not to color out of the lines. Featuring over 70 original illustrations and thick paper, this coloring book offers you a way to relive the most dramatic moments from the hugely popular Netflix show. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. By Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon. This book, based on interviews with Stan lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, is at once a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of Stan Lee and his many accomplishments. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Cover by Dave Dorman. Foreword by Dennis O'Neil.

Star Wars and sequential art share a long history: Star Wars debuted on the comic-book page in 1977, when Marvel Comics began publishing an adaptation of the first film, which morphed into a monthly comic book. Now, more than three decades later, Dark Horse Comics continue to expand the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars Art: Comics brings together the very best artwork from the entire history of Star Wars comics publishing, showcasing original art from the top comics artists working in the industry. Hand-selected and curated by George Lucas, the art featured in this volume includes interior pages and fully painted covers from the comics, as well as new work created exclusively for this book by over 20 renowned artists. Star Wars Art: Comics is a tribute to sequential storytelling, a worthy and justly celebrated art form.

Star Wars Art: Comics showcases the best original artwork from the past three decades of Star Wars comic-book publishing - including art by Sergio Aragonés, Terry Austin, David Michael Beck, Bret Blevins, Tim Bradstreet, Howard Chaykin, Dave Cockrum, Terry Dodson, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Jon Foster, Ian Gibson, Cully Hamner, Hiromoto-SIN-ichi, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Drew Johnson, Rod Pereira, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carlos Garzon, and Al Williamson. These pencil roughs, inked pages, and painted covers are joined by more than twenty all-new, exclusive commissions by comics legends and superstars, such as Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Amanda Conner, Mike Kaluta, Sam Kieth, Joe Kubert, David Lapham, Mike Mignola, George Pérez, Paul Pope, Frank Quitely, John Romita, Sr., Tim Sale, Jeff Smith, Ryan Sook, Jim Steranko, and J.H. Williams III.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings.

Cover by Dave Dorman. Foreword by Dennis O'Neil.

Star Wars and sequential art share a long history: Star Wars debuted on the comic-book page in 1977, when Marvel Comics began publishing an adaptation of the first film, which morphed into a monthly comic book. Now, more than three decades later, Dark Horse Comics continue to expand the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars Art: Comics brings together the very best artwork from the entire history of Star Wars comics publishing, showcasing original art from the top comics artists working in the industry. Hand-selected and curated by George Lucas, the art featured in this volume includes interior pages and fully painted covers from the comics, as well as new work created exclusively for this book by over 20 renowned artists. Star Wars Art: Comics is a tribute to sequential storytelling, a worthy and justly celebrated art form.

Star Wars Art: Comics showcases the best original artwork from the past three decades of Star Wars comic-book publishing - including art by Sergio Aragonés, Terry Austin, David Michael Beck, Bret Blevins, Tim Bradstreet, Howard Chaykin, Dave Cockrum, Terry Dodson, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Jon Foster, Ian Gibson, Cully Hamner, Hiromoto-SIN-ichi, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Drew Johnson, Rod Pereira, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carlos Garzon, and Al Williamson. These pencil roughs, inked pages, and painted covers are joined by more than twenty all-new, exclusive commissions by comics legends and superstars, such as Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Amanda Conner, Mike Kaluta, Sam Kieth, Joe Kubert, David Lapham, Mike Mignola, George Pérez, Paul Pope, Frank Quitely, John Romita, Sr., Tim Sale, Jeff Smith, Ryan Sook, Jim Steranko, and J.H. Williams III.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. This deluxe, 244-page edition includes 5 hand-signed, archival-quality giclée prints by Dave Dorman, Sam Kieth, Mike Mignola, Frank Quitely, and Ryan Sook, as well as 40 exclusive artworks and 50 extra pages showing artists' processes and sketches. Featuring foil-stamped, real-cloth binding and housed in a lush clamshell case, this edition is limited to 500 copies. Foreword by Dennis O'Neil. Star Wars and sequential art share a long history: Star Wars debuted on the comic-book page in 1977, when Marvel Comics began publishing an adaptation of the first film, which morphed into a monthly comic book. Now, more than three decades later, Dark Horse Comics continue to expand the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars Art: Comics brings together the very best artwork from the entire history of Star Wars comics publishing, showcasing original art from the top comics artists working in the industry. Hand-selected and curated by George Lucas, the art featured in this volume includes interior pages and fully painted covers from the comics, as well as new work created exclusively for this book by over 20 renowned artists. Star Wars Art: Comics is a tribute to sequential storytelling, a worthy and justly celebrated art form. Star Wars Art: Comics showcases the best original artwork from the past three decades of Star Wars comic-book publishing - including art by Sergio Aragonés, Terry Austin, David Michael Beck, Bret Blevins, Tim Bradstreet, Howard Chaykin, Dave Cockrum, Terry Dodson, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Jon Foster, Ian Gibson, Cully Hamner, Hiromoto-SIN-ichi, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Drew Johnson, Rod Pereira, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carlos Garzon, and Al Williamson. These pencil roughs, inked pages, and painted covers are joined by more than twenty all-new, exclusive commissions by comics legends and superstars, such as Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Amanda Conner, Mike Kaluta, Sam Kieth, Joe Kubert, David Lapham, Mike Mignola, George Pérez, Paul Pope, Frank Quitely, John Romita, Sr., Tim Sale, Jeff Smith, Ryan Sook, Jim Steranko, and J.H. Williams III. Hardcover Clamshell case w/ envelope containing 5 prints, 11-1/2" x 13-3/4", 244 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Explore the complete history of Marvel Comics' Star Wars covers in this miniature art book. Beginning with the very first Star Wars comics, published alongside the release of the original film in 1977, this comprehensive exploration includes this early era through to Marvel's return to the Star Wars brand in 2015 and beyond.

Featuring some of the most memorable covers in comics history drawn by some of the most famous artists in the industry, plus a dazzling array of variants, this mini book is the perfect collectible item for Star Wars fans and comic book enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Cover by Mike Allred. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and Michael Eury. Foreword by Stan Lee. Includes entries written by Mike W. Barr, Andy Mangels, Heidi MacDonald, Peter Sanderson, Peter Coogan. From Lex Luthor to Doctor Doom. From Thanos to Darkseid. From Emperor Palpatine to Khan. This is a comprehensive look at almost every single super villain to have ever appeared in comics, movies, and television. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 440 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "I wish The Supervillain Book could be required reading so that all the bizarre knowledge that fans like me have on the subject would be shared by everyone." - Alex Ross Cover price $29.95.

1st Printing - April 1971. Softcover, 5" x 8", 128 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers- Cover price $1.95.

1st Printing. Slipcase Edition of The Comic Book Killer by Richard A. Lupoff with with ashcan replica of Gangsters at War #27. While investigating a collection of missing Golden Age comic books, Detective Hobart Lindsey stumbles down a rabbit hole ultimately leading him to come face to face with a ruthless serial killer. Hardcover with Slipcase, 6" x 9", 296 pages, B&W, text with some comic book illustrations.

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Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high-quality comic-book covers in the Golden Age of American Comics. With Golden Age comic books with Schomburg covers selling for record prices in America's leading auction houses, this book collects, for the first time ever, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Edited by Michael T. Gilbert.

From their inception in 1935, comic books - starring Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel - had been primarily written for and aimed at adolescents. There were always the occasional outlier artists who pushed back against the commercial constraints of comic books and envisioned the next evolutionary artistic leap in the artform: Charles Biro was one of those artists.

In 1949, the ambitious Biro - who had previously co-created the realistically brutal comic Crime Does Not Pay- edited and wrote an oversized comic aimed at adults, called Tops. Like several other radical adult comics projects that would follow, it proved to be a commercial failure and lasted only two Life magazine-sized issues. The original comics have since become a legendary holy grail among comics fans and historians, fetching as much as $6,000 on the collector's market: written about but rarely seen and never reprinted. Until now.

Fantagraphics' Tops collects both issues of these oversized experimental comics in their entirety. Some of the best craftsmen working in comics at that time drew these pulpy, sexy, and melodramatic stories: Dan Barry, George Tuska, and others. It includes two stunning pre-EC crime tales illustrated by Reed Crandall, reminiscent of his Crime SuspenStories work. Actor Melvyn Douglas (believe it or not) takes the reader on a tour of utopia, entitled "How Would You Live Under A World Government?" - a positive spin on global Socialism!

A treasure trove of fascinating and revelatory comics history for scholars and fans, this compilation includes an introduction by the editor, the historian and cartoonist Michael T. Gilbert, as well as several other essays providing background on the creation of the series and the publisher, editors, and cartoonists who realized it. It includes a chronicle in essay form of experimental, adult comics endeavors throughout the first half of the 20th century. Tops is a landmark work of historical importance and a mind-boggling reading experience from a bygone era meticulously restored and reproduced in a deluxe hardcover in its originally published dimensions.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

"Seeds of Evil" by Fabian Nicieza, script by Evan Skolnick. Pencils by Mat Broome and Ryan Benjamin. Inks by Sean Parsons. Features part one of the Turok Origin Story, "The Empty Souls" with script by Nicieza and art by Rafael Kayanan. Also features a preview of the Turok toyline and information on the Turok 2 Seeds of Evil video game. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; full color; 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Includes Cover Sash - 1st printing. This book celebrates the careers and creations of some of the most influential comic creators in the business, 10 men that have inspired a generation of readers and creators. Includes a look at Reiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato); Go Nagai (Mazinger Z); Takao Saito (Golgo 13); Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Giant Robo); Fujio Akatsuka (Tensai Bakabon); Tetsuya Chiba (Notari Matsutarō); Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub); Mikiya Mochizuki (Wild 7); Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009); and Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Note: All Text is in Japanese

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Does NOT Include Cover Sash - 1st printing. This book celebrates the careers and creations of some of the most influential comic creators in the business, 10 men that have inspired a generation of readers and creators. Includes a look at Reiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato); Go Nagai (Mazinger Z); Takao Saito (Golgo 13); Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Giant Robo); Fujio Akatsuka (Tensai Bakabon); Tetsuya Chiba (Notari Matsutarō); Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub); Mikiya Mochizuki (Wild 7); Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009); and Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Note: All Text is in Japanese

1st printing. When a local family is blessed with 101 Dalmatians the cruel Cruella de Vil dreams up a devilish scheme and dastardly fate for the brood. Based on the novel by Dodie Smith and the animated film from Disney! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 376 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. When a local family is blessed with 101 Dalmatians the cruel Cruella de Vil dreams up a devilish scheme and dastardly fate for the brood. Based on the novel by Dodie Smith and the animated film from Disney! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 376 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Edited by Trisha Goodnow and James J. Kimble.

One of the most overlooked aspects of the Allied war effort involved a surprising initiative - comic book propaganda. Even before Pearl Harbor, the comic book industry enlisted its formidable army of artists, writers, and editors to dramatize the conflict for readers of every age and interest. Comic book superheroes and everyday characters modeled positive behaviors and encouraged readers to keep scrapping. Ultimately, those characters proved to be persuasive icons in the war's most colorful and indelible propaganda campaign.

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $30.00.