The Comics comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Edited by James Van Hise. It's hard to believe it, but once upon a time the popularity of the uncanny X-Men had fallen so low that the series was on the verge of cancellation. Enter: Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, John Byrne and Len Wein. Together with a new cast of mutant heroes, including Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Wolverine, these Uncanny and amazingly talented creators brought the series back back from the edge of exstinction and now the X-Men is the highest selling comic in the world! Includes a look at the Lee & Kirby years. interviews with Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont, and over a dozen profiles featuring all your favorite X-Men heroes and villains! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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#2 of Steel Harbor. Mike Mignola cover. Lee Weeks art. Comics Greatest World STEEL HARBOR WEEK 3: #1-Barb Wire #2-The Machine #3-Wolfgang #4-Motorhead Cover price $1.00.

32 pgs. B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. By Maurice Horn. History of western comics and strips. Features a color section of old covers and strips. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 226 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Discover the dark chapter in comics' history when Congress held a series of hearings that explored whether or not comic books contributed to juvenile delinquency. Testimony from Walt Kelly, Milton Caniff, William Gaines, and Frederic Wertham given in April and June of 1954 is included. These are the hearings that almost killed the comics industry and lead to the creation of the Comics Code Authority. A must-have for historians and fans alike. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

New interviews: Hot Wheels - two Ghost Riders are Spirits of Vengeance; Stan Lee sure did write a lot of comic books; Dark Knight Directing - it's Tim Burton behind the movie's camera; Looney Tunes - do Bugs and Daffy have a merrie future?; Patriotic History - Joe Simon and Jack Kirby captained America; Team Titans - Marv Wolfman's newest heroes; Ralph Bakshi's Cool World - animation's 'Fatal Attraction'; and Artistic Factors - mutant action is Larry Stroman's specialty. Classic articles and interviews: The Black Bat - bloody pulp hero; Bob Kane - co-creator of Batman; Yvonne Craig - a.k.a. Batgirl; Gray Morrow - magnificent illustrator; Chuck Jones - animation legend; Bill Sienkiewicz - visual stylist; Carl Barks - father to ducks; Gotham Battle - Batman, Judge Dredd and Simon Bisley; and Frank Miller - electric writer/artist. Cover by Adam Kubert. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Edited by Mickie Villa. Introduction by John Wooley. Gruesome tales of graphic terror! Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Edited by Ron Goulart. This issue examines the early history of DC Comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - A true family comic strip , written and drawn by Aline Kominsky-Crumb, R. Crumb and Sohpie Crumb. Softcover, 8" x 11", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

"Freddy" Virgin Cover by Shai Daniel. 16 pages, full color.

"Freddy" Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Shai Daniel. 16 pages, full color.

"Freddy" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Shai Daniel. 16 pages, full color.

Gwen Stacey Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Gwen Stacey Bikini Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha - Limited to 100 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Gwen Stacey Topless Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Gwen Stacey Nude Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Nurse Harley Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Nurse Harley Lingerie with jacket and shoes Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Nurse Harley Full Lingerie Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Jessica Rabbit Virgin Cover by Bruna Sales. 16 pages, full color.

Jessica Rabbit Topless Virgin Cover by Bruna Sales. 16 pages, full color.

"Miss Smiley Edition" Virgin Cover by Sidney Augusto. 16 pages, full color.

"Miss Smiley Nude Edition" Virgin Cover by Sidney Augusto. 16 pages, full color.

"Snow White" Virgin Cover. 16 pages, full color.

"Tinkerbell" Virgin Cover by Art Sidney. 16 pages, full color.

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Stories and art by Patrick Kelly, Jim Wright, Ned Dameron, Dany Frolich, and Jerry Carfagno. Features the stories "J.C vs Godzila", and Tales From de New South. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing. Readers will discover in detail how comic books are made-from brainstorming, writing and editing to penciling, inking and coloring-as told by top professionals who offer real-world advice for breaking into and staying in the business. Readers will enjoy in-depth interviews with respected industry insiders including: Mike Marts, Mark Waid, Darick Robertson, Chris Eliopoulos, and John Cerilli. Plus, unprecedented interviews with Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and comics legend Stan Lee. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Cover photograph of Mickey Rooney as "Baby Face" Nelson, from the 1957 movie. Edited by Bill Black. Art by Fred Kida, Bob Fujitani, Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein, and Joe Kubert. AC Comics reprints classic pre-code crime stories that originally appeared in comics from the Golden Age. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first crime comics, AC presents vintage crime tales from the likes of Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin, and Joe Kubert. The bloody life and death of Baby Face Nelson; The Queen of the Waterfront Gangs, and more. The Electric Chair and the Murderess; The Burner; Hideaway Town; Big Wheel; Highway Pirates; Marion Gilmore, Queen of the Waterfront Gangs; Babyface Nelson. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Collects Legion Lost (2011) #8-9, Superboy (2011 5th Series) #8-9, Superboy (2011 5th Series) #8-9, and Teen Titans (2011 4th Series) Annual #1. Written by Scott Lobdell, and Tom DeFalco. Art by R. B. Silva. Cover by Brett Booth, and Norm Rapmund. The Teen Titans and the teen heroes from LEGION LOST are trapped in a deadly arena where young teen metahumans must fight each other to the death for survival! Can they defeat the teen death squad known as The Ravagers? Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Foreword by Mort Walker. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

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Deluxe Signed Edition (Signed by Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson) - 1st printing. Foreword by Mort Walker. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Long-time Swan associates Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson signed the deluxe hardcover, which comes with a 16-page bonus portfolio/checklist! Also included in this never-to-be-reprinted limited edition is an exhaustive, 16-page portfolio index of Swans comic work! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like Gangbusters to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more, paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Daffy Duck (1976). Wiley Coyote has a hard enough time trying to catch that darn Road Runner, but his day gets even worse when the speedy bird teams-up with the zany Daffy Duck. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, no cover price, 3.25-in. x 6.5-in.
NOTE: One of a series of mini comics originally sold inside sealed packs for 98¢, labeled "18 Mini-Comics - Great Trick or Treat and Kids Party Idea", with 6 each of 3 different comics. Nine known comics found inside the 18 Mini-Comic packs: Pack 1 - Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Grimm's Ghost Stories, & The Twilight Zone. Pack 2 - Daffy Duck, Tweety and Sylvester & The Pink Panther. Pack 3 - Walt Disney Donald Duck, Walt Disney Mickey Mouse, and Walt Disney Uncle Scrooge.

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Written by Rob MacKinnon. Art and Cover by Luca Casalanguida. Connor O'Sullivan is a hapless limo driver on the run from the Triads. It probably wasn't the best idea to take over his dead customer's shady business. However, for a poor Irish immigrant trying to provide a better life for his girlfriend, it seemed too good to pass up. After some initial success, Connor thinks this is his ticket to living the American Dream, but he's just been dancing with the dragon! 24 pages, full color. Mature Reader Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Rob MacKinnon. Art by Luca Casalanguida. Cover by Victor Santos. Connor O'Sullivan is a hapless limo driver on the run from the Triads. It probably wasn't the best idea to take over his dead customer's shady business. However, for a poor Irish immigrant trying to provide a better life for his girlfriend, it seemed too good to pass up. After some initial success, Connor thinks this is his ticket to living the American Dream, but he's just been dancing with the dragon! 24 pages, full color. Mature Reader Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Collects Daphne Byrne (2020 DC) #1-6.

Written by Laura Marks. Art by Kelley Jones. Cover by Piotr Jablonski.

In the gaslit splendor of late 19th-century New York, rage builds inside 14-year-old Daphne. The sudden death of her father has left her alone with her grief-stricken mother who becomes easy prey for a group of occultists promising to contact her dead husband. While fighting to disentangle her mother from these charlatans, Daphne begins to sense a strange, insidious presence in her own body...an entity with unspeakable appetites.

What does Brother want? And could Daphne stop him even if she tried?

Writer Laura Marks (TVs Ray Donovan, The Expanse, and The Good Fight) and horror comics legend Kelley Jones (The Sandman, Batman: Red Rain) join forces to unleash spirits from beyond into DCs Hill House Comics, curated by Joe Hill!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman vs. Aliens (1995) #1-3, Superman/Aliens II (2002) #1-4, Superman/Tarzan: Sons of the Jungle (2001) #1-3, and Collects Superman/Madman Hullabaloo (1997) #1-3. Written by Dan Jurgens, CHUCK DIXON, and Mike Allerd. Art by Dan Jurgens, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, CARLOS MEGLIA, and Mike Allerd. Cover by Kevin Nowlan and Jon Bogdanove. In the first ever collection of the DC/Dark Horse Superman crossover stories, the Man of Steel faces the universe's deadliest foe, but is he truly strong enough to defeat the xenomorph? Follow the Last Son of Krypton through the world of Madman and explore the jungles of East Africa with him alongside Tarzan, son of the jungle. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Superman vs. Aliens (1995) #1-3, Superman/Aliens II (2002) #1-4, Superman/Tarzan: Sons of the Jungle (2001) #1-3, and Collects Superman/Madman Hullabaloo (1997) #1-3. Written by Dan Jurgens, CHUCK DIXON, and Mike Allerd. Art by Dan Jurgens, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, CARLOS MEGLIA, and Mike Allerd. Cover by Kevin Nowlan and Jon Bogdanove. In the first ever collection of the DC/Dark Horse Superman crossover stories, the Man of Steel faces the universe's deadliest foe, but is he truly strong enough to defeat the xenomorph? Follow the Last Son of Krypton through the world of Madman and explore the jungles of East Africa with him alongside Tarzan, son of the jungle. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Chris McAuley, Claudia Christian. Art by Staz Johnson. Cover by Ben Oliver. The Expanse meets the Terminator meet Blade Runner in this hard hitting action sci-fi thriller created by Babylon 5 actor Claudia Christian. At this point in time Earth is emerging from a dystopian past, moving from a brutal governmental regime to democracy. Commander Jessica Steele finds herself caught in a web of intrigue as the legacies of the totalitarian past surround her. Dark secrets are uncovered and all hell is let loose in this all action blockbuster, with pulse pounding art by 2000AD, DC Comics and Marvel Comics artist Staz Johnson. We meet a vengeful cyborg, secretive scientists and good old fashioned heroes in this first issue, ending in a character reveal that'll make picking up issue #2 a no brainer. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Diego Yapur Cover

1st printing. Collects Dark Souls: The Willow King (2024 Titan) #1-4. Written by George Mann. Art by Maan House. Cover by Diego Yapur. Back Cover by Yoshioka. Venture back into the fallen decaying world of Dark Souls with an all-new Titan Comics series, from Star Wars writer George Mann and horror artist Maan House, ideal for fans of the From Software game and visceral horror stories! The mighty king USTRAD OF UTHREL linked the flame, after his servant Herad failed and was consumed by the fire, reduced to ashes. Now, the time has come to link the fire again, but Ustrad now refuses to do his duty to his kingdom. HERAD, resurrected as unkindled, returns to unite three mighty warriors to venture into the WILLOW KING'S domain, and do what needs to be done. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

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Stephanie Hans Cover

1st printing. Collects Dark Souls: The Willow King (2024 Titan) #1-4. Written by George Mann. Art by Maan House. Cover by Stephanie Hans. Back Cover by Yoshioka. Venture back into the fallen decaying world of Dark Souls with an all-new Titan Comics series, from Star Wars writer George Mann and horror artist Maan House, ideal for fans of the From Software game and visceral horror stories! The mighty king USTRAD OF UTHREL linked the flame, after his servant Herad failed and was consumed by the fire, reduced to ashes. Now, the time has come to link the fire again, but Ustrad now refuses to do his duty to his kingdom. HERAD, resurrected as unkindled, returns to unite three mighty warriors to venture into the WILLOW KING'S domain, and do what needs to be done. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Lamy Thierry and Nicolas Finet.

From David Jones to David Bowie and from Space Oddity to Black Star, discover the fate of an artist with a thousand faces. He is one of the most influential and creative artists of the 20th century. He explored a thousand styles and crossed the ages with splendor. His loss leaves an immense void... to fill it, discover his incredible destiny in this comics biography.

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Story by Jeff Thurston. Cover and Art by Brian Paq. An X-rated parody of "Spawn". B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 and BIG ALL-AMERICAN COMIC BOOK #1 (1944). Written by Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, William Marston, and Bob Kane. Art by Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Harry G. Peter, Jack Burnley, Shelly Moldoff, and Creig Flessel. Cover by Sheldon Mayer, Howard Purcell, and E. E. Hibbard. This volume, with an introduction by Roy Thomas, features appearances by virtually every early Golden Age DC hero: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Sandman, Hawkman, Scribbly, The Atom, Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Jonny Thunder and Wildcat! Plus, loads of backups, funny animals, gag strips, text pieces and information about the Fair! This is truly a testament to the diversity of the Golden Age of DC Comics that no serious comics collector should be without. Hardcover, 348 pg, full color. Cover price $75.00.

No Dust Jacket - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 and BIG ALL-AMERICAN COMIC BOOK #1 (1944). Written by Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, William Marston, and Bob Kane. Art by Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Harry G. Peter, Jack Burnley, Shelly Moldoff, and Creig Flessel. Cover by Sheldon Mayer, Howard Purcell, and E. E. Hibbard. This volume, with an introduction by Roy Thomas, features appearances by virtually every early Golden Age DC hero: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Sandman, Hawkman, Scribbly, The Atom, Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Jonny Thunder and Wildcat! Plus, loads of backups, funny animals, gag strips, text pieces and information about the Fair! This is truly a testament to the diversity of the Golden Age of DC Comics that no serious comics collector should be without. Hardcover, 348 pg, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Black Hand" - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Rags Morales, Rick Bryant. Cover by Rags Morales. The one and only Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you've ever read! Don't miss this promotionally priced reprint of this cornerstone issue! Cover price $1.00.

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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Greg Capullo A new era began with this first DC Comics-The New 52 BATMAN issue, as the superstar team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo set The Dark Knight on the road to discovering the deadly Court of Owls! Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Frank Miller. Art and Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Batman's 75th anniversary is here, and to celebrate, DC Entertainment is offering a series of promotionally priced specials that capture the Dark Knight's greatest moments! Frank Miller's all-time classic adventure kicks things off, with this excerpt from the original DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Doug Mahnke & Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado This first DC Comics-The New 52 issue stars Sinestro, who must enlist the help of Hal Jordan to free the people of Korugar from the grip of his former army of Yellow Lanterns! Cover price $1.00.