Comic Book Comics comic books issue 1

1st printing. Story and art by Jon Chad. A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven't been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $21.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Andy Hirsch.

Branch out! Discover the importance of trees with Andy Hirsch in this volume of Science Comics, the action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In Trees we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem. Each volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic. 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!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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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 printing.

Written by M. K. Reed. Art and cover by Jonathan Hill.

Hold on tight and learn about weather and storms in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!

Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something?

As "snowpocalypse" descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin' Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by M. K. Reed. Art and cover by Jonathan Hill.

Hold on tight and learn about weather and storms in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!

Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something?

As "snowpocalypse" descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin' Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Text by Paul Davies.

Experience Lara Croft's defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft's origin story.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Written by Patrick Storck. Art and cover by Glauco Silva. Join Fiona, Donkey and all your favorite characters from Shrek in this collection of issues #1-4 of the Shrek comic series from Joe Books. Shrek attempts to renovate his money-pit-in-swamp to make room for the growing triplets and almost everything goes wrong! A nice day at the local fair turns into total chaos and Shrek aims to stop a master scheme. Enjoy these stories and more in the DreamWorks Shrek Comics Collection. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

UK Edition - 1st Printing. Collects Simpsons Comics #6-9. Contents: Be-Bop-A-Lisa; The End of El Barto; The Greatest D'oh! on Earth; Dead To The Last Drop; I Shrink, Therefore I'm Small; Jungle Bungle; The Purple Prose of Springfield; Asleep At The Well. 128 pages, softcover, full color.

UK Edition - 2nd or later printings. Collects Simpsons Comics #6-9. Contents: Be-Bop-A-Lisa; The End of El Barto; The Greatest D'oh! on Earth; Dead To The Last Drop; I Shrink, Therefore I'm Small; Jungle Bungle; The Purple Prose of Springfield; Asleep At The Well. 128 pages, softcover, full color.

1st printing.

By Charles M. Schulz.

This collection of 248 daily Peanuts newspaper strips that appeared between 1955 and 1958 focuses on perhaps the most famous character in the Peanuts universe, Charlie Brown's beagle, Snoopy.

Whether he's chasing snow flakes, doing impersonations, battling the Red Baron or just dancing his world famous happy jig, things are always going to be a little sillier when Snoopy's around.

This book is a facsimile edition of the fifth Peanuts collection originally published back in 1958.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Charles M. Schulz. The 11th Facsimile edition of the original 1960 classic Peanuts paperbacks first published in 1965 featuring 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips from 1962-1965. The beloved comic series is celebrating its 70th anniversary, the new Snoopy Show is launching via Apple TV+. Featuring many of your favorite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Sally Brown, and Shermy. This book is a facsimile edition of the 11th Peanuts paperback book and collects together 126 Sunday Peanuts comic strips that first appeared in newspapers across the world between 1962-1965. The book was originally published back in 1965. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Charles M. Schulz. The 11th Facsimile edition of the original 1960 classic Peanuts paperbacks first published in 1965 featuring 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips from 1962-1965. The beloved comic series is celebrating its 70th anniversary, the new Snoopy Show is launching via Apple TV+. Featuring many of your favorite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Sally Brown, and Shermy. This book is a facsimile edition of the 11th Peanuts paperback book and collects together 126 Sunday Peanuts comic strips that first appeared in newspapers across the world between 1962-1965. The book was originally published back in 1965. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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Add to cart Very Good $3.20

1st Printing. Hey, comic book fans! Are you always inventing new heroes and villains for your favorite comic books? Have you thought about putting them into adventures you've created? Have you ever imagined creating your OWN comic books? Why just imagine? This book gives you all of the knowledge you need to make it happen right now! Softcover, 6" x 9", 142 pages, B&W.

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.

Story and art by Jane Zei.

When life gives you lemons... throw those suckers back into life's stupid face and make your own success. Follow artist Jane Zei through the everyday rollercoaster of a quarter-life crisis-when high-flying optimism meets cold, hard adulthood during the journey from college to a full-time career. With favorites from viral webcomic The Pigeon Gazette, along with never-before seen comics, Success is 90% Spite is a reminder that there's nothing you can't achieve through hard work, persistence-and really wanting to prove someone else wrong.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Titan Comics Facsimile Edition

1st printing.

Story and art by Charles Schulz.

Contains some of the most charming and iconic adventures for the Peanuts gang from 1962 through 1965. In one enlightening strip Linus tries his hand at becoming an author; in another we get to witness the birth of the skateboarding craze. And the whole gang gets to enjoy the excitement of the first snowfall.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $7.99.

Dick Tracy

Smilin' Jack

1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Ethen Beavers. Follow Superman on this colorful, action-packed adventure about telling the truth! Illustrated by award-winning artist Ethan Beavers in the popular DC Animated Style, Superman Fights For Truth! introduces young children to the character education concept of honesty, while appealing to comic book fans of all ages. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Ethen Beavers. Follow Superman on this fun, action-packed adventure about helping others! Illustrated by award-winning artist Ethan Beavers in the popular DC Animated Style, Superman to the Rescue! introduces young children to the character education concept of responsibility, while appealing to comic book fans of all ages. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing.

Written by Alan Martin. Art by Jamie Hewlet and Brett Parson.

The ultimate artbook for the Tank Girl fan with a full tank of coloring pencils and a half cocked idea of how to put them together! Go to town on classic black and white artwork from across 30 epic years of Tank Girl adventures and deface masterpieces of linework from both original Tank Girl artist Jamie Hewlett and modern-day Tank Girl commander Brett Parson!

Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Art and cover by Kevin Eastman. A beautiful oversized book of Kevin Eastman TMNT covers, each one suitable for framing! 16 terrific Turtle covers, all by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, with perforated edges enabling fans to easily remove any images for framing. Your wall will never look the same! Softcover, 11-in. x 17-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

More than a decade before creating the world's most famous cartoon sailor, E. C. Segar drew the Charlie Chaplin comic strip, a daily strip about Chicago entertainment, and then Thimble Theatre, where Popeye was to be born. This volume features examples of all of Segar's early comics and over 100 pre-Popeye Thimble Theatre Sunday pages, including the complete run of the famed Western desert saga, a series that rivals his later work in art, storytelling and humor. These comics, most of which have never been reprinted before, are here for the whole popeyed world to see.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $85.00.

1st printing. Collects Too Much Coffee Man (1993 Adhesive) #1-9. Story and art by Shannon Wheele. Eisner Award winner! The original TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN comic books, 1-9 how Shannon Wheeler intended. This book appeals to the nostalgic readers of the comics as well as a new generation of caffeine heads. It includes additional introductions by Wheeler to each each giving context, history, and personal anecdotes. He reveals secrets behind the Japanese Bootleg shirt, animation cels, and shooting comics with guns. It's of its time and timeless. Find out why it won the Eisner. A must for anyone and everyone. All initial orders are signed by Shannon Wheeler. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.00.

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Not dated (circa 1952). British Annual with illustrated text stories and comic strips. The stories are by well known boy's authors of the day, notably a Biggles story "The Case of the Secret Inquisitors" by Captain W.E. Johns and "The Runaway" by Arthur Catherall. The comic strips include The Red Falcon, Buffalo Bill, Kid McBride, Robin Hood, Tish and Tosh, and others. Art by Cyril Holloway, Robert Webster, Jack Matthew, Will Nickless, Tony Weare, Cecil Orr, Robert Lumley, and others. Clothbound Hardcover, 125 pages, BW/PC.

Retailer B&W Promotional Version - Written by Alan Moore. Art by David Lloyd. Features cover letters by Former DC Retail Promotions Manager Bob Wayne, and Editor Karen Berger. The time is 1997. The place is Great Britain...and things have never been worse. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. The time for V for Vendetta. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp...or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W MATURE READERS. NOTE: Pages are printed on one side only.

NYCC exclusive variant by Benny R. Powell.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

The girls are growing into their powers, but possibly not quickly enough...? As their elemental magic swells, the girls begin losing control of their frighteningly increased abilities. Possibly even more frightening, though, is that Cedric is back...and getting a second chance from the Oracle?!? How will the girls cope when one of their oldest and most dangerous foes sets up shop in Heatherfield...?

Softcover, 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. By Mark Salisbury. The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly about their profession, and their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole. Featuring Legends of the industry - Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Peter David (The Incredible Hulk), Chuck Dixon (Batman), Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Neil Gaiman (The Sandman), Devin Grayson (Catwoman), Dan Jurgens (Superman), Joe Kelly (Deadpool), Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Frank Miller (Sin City), Grant Morrison (JLA), and Mark Waid (Kingdom Come). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and pictures).

2nd and later printings. By Mark Salisbury. The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly about their profession, and their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole. Featuring Legends of the industry - Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Peter David (The Incredible Hulk), Chuck Dixon (Batman), Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Neil Gaiman (The Sandman), Devin Grayson (Catwoman), Dan Jurgens (Superman), Joe Kelly (Deadpool), Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Frank Miller (Sin City), Grant Morrison (JLA), and Mark Waid (Kingdom Come). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and pictures).

New Edition - 1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz. This collection presents 122 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips that ran from 1957 to 1959 featuring many of your favourite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Violet, Patty, Shermy, Lucy, Schroeder, Pig-Pen, Linus, and the infamous Beethoven bust. This book is a facsimile edition of the sixth Peanuts collection. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 5-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

1st printing.

Written by Donald Lemke. Art and cover by Doug Holgate.

Zack Allen loved comic book superheroes so much that he decided to become one of his own.

Now he blasts around Metro City as Zinc Alloy, saving the citizens from disasters and evildoers. In this complete collection of Zinc Alloy adventures, Zack discovers his own origin story, goes head-to-head with the evil Coldfiner, faces off against a robo Frankenstein, and finds out what happens when his robot suit comes off.

Zack might just be the greatest hero ever known... if he can figure out his pesky new robo-suit, that is.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. all Ages

Cover price $8.99.