София Fantasy comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Bruce Robertson. Learn how to use your imagination, develop your ideas, and explore techniques that produce vivid, fanciful, and fantastic illustrtaions. Hardcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Martin McKenna. Highly regarded and revered fantasy artist and author Martin McKenna brings together the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy illustration in this collection showcasing the latest and most imaginative work being produced today. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Michael Calandra has made his reputation putting real girls in unreal situations. His blend of reality and fantasy creates works of intricate precision and bold imagination. Calandra's been featured in many magazines and DVD tutorials, as well as being showcased in Heavy Metal Magazine. This is his first collection of prized paintings, so he selected the best for this presentation. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Oliver Frey. This lavish book documents artist Oliver Frey's illustrious career, from his early works on some of Britain's greatest comic institutions such as the Fleetway War Picture Library, Dan Dare in Eagle, and The Trigan Empire in Look & Learn, as well as his celebrated 1930s-style opening sequence for the film Superman: The Movie. Showcasing famous artwork reproduced as it has never been seen before free of the commercial sales lines and slogans that cluttered them as magazine covers and posters, complete with commentary on the paintings by the artist, this artbook also throws light on Frey's techniques, from line-and-wash to airbrush, and more recently his computer-generated work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Featuring a collection of beautiful fantasy and science fiction art; each painting is accompanied by a witty recollection of Stephen's thoughts, opions, and thechniques used during the process of capturing the essence of an author's storyline or the artist's own daydreams. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Featuring a collection of beautiful fantasy and science fiction art; each painting is accompanied by a witty recollection of Stephen's thoughts, opions, and thechniques used during the process of capturing the essence of an author's storyline or the artist's own daydreams. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Incredible Characters!" By Finlay Cowan. Dynamic, colorful, and compact, this pocket book is packed with everything the fantasy artist and enthusiast needs to know about 100 of the key character archetypes that influence modern fantasy art. Each spread explores one character through a completed color artwork, thumbnail construction sketches, and tips and inspiration for further design and development, as well as a vibrant profile of its genealogy. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 218 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. When it comes to illustrating those thoughts best left imagined and not discussed, Steve O Reno has made himself the lord high master! Melding the impossible with the immobile, Steve places his lovely ladies in some fairly fantastic situations, which we find utterly... fantastic! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Richard Huber Jr. Graceland College Comic Club fanzine edited by Jonathan Bacon with an emphasis on work by Robert E. Howard. 1st appearance of "Fists of the Revolution" short story by Robert E. Howard. Cover price $3.50.

Stephen Riley Cover, Gene Day Art. Graceland College Comic Club fanzine edited by Jonathan Bacon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 Pages B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $3.00

Issue 3 - September 1984. This issue contains articles on Doctor Who and Roger Delgado. Also includes season guides for "The Prisoner", "Blake's 7", "King Arthur", and "Bram Stoker and Dracula". 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. By Judy Allen. This is a guide ti fabulous beasts and magical beings - from Elves to Dragons to Vampires and Wizards! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Fantasy Enterprises (1986 Psi Fi Movie Press) #001

Convention program for the 1982 Dallas Fantasy Fair Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00 View scans

Volume 1, Issue 1 - May 1950. Stories include; "She Said 'Take Me if You Can'" by Theodore Roscoe, "Speak to Me of Death" by Cornell Wollrich, "The Flying Eye" by Robert Arthur and "The Ghost and Captain Lawrie" by Richard Sale. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Compiled by Jack R. Jones

Plastic Man Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. Story and art by Yoann Kavege. One on a quest for vengeance, the other on a quest for love! Their destinies intertwine in Fantasy—a graphic novel with two perspectives, and two stories. For Alma, it's the big day: Chosen by the kingdom for the ritual of the bleeding of the gods, the crown princess will journey to the lands of the gods to slay one, and thus avenge an affront to humanity 500 years old. For Yourcenar, it's the big day: The Oracle finally predicted that she will encounter her beloved. But the young giantess soon realizes that her beloved is human...and thus begins a wait that will last one thousand years. What happens when these two worlds collide? Read Fantasy and find out—with each perspective starting on opposite sides of the book and meeting in the middle! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Young Adult Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Yoann Kavege. One on a quest for vengeance, the other on a quest for love! Their destinies intertwine in Fantasy—a graphic novel with two perspectives, and two stories. For Alma, it's the big day: Chosen by the kingdom for the ritual of the bleeding of the gods, the crown princess will journey to the lands of the gods to slay one, and thus avenge an affront to humanity 500 years old. For Yourcenar, it's the big day: The Oracle finally predicted that she will encounter her beloved. But the young giantess soon realizes that her beloved is human...and thus begins a wait that will last one thousand years. What happens when these two worlds collide? Read Fantasy and find out—with each perspective starting on opposite sides of the book and meeting in the middle! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Young Adult Cover price $29.99.

Edited by Bill Dubay (first fanzine published by Bill Dubay). "Billy De" comic strip (W/A) Bill Dubay, "Johnny Fulman" comic strip (W) Bill Dubay (A) Bob Alano, "The Blade" Comic strip (W) Charlie Curtis (A) Chic Dubay, "Man in Black" and "Nite-Crawler" fiction stories, Gray Grasshopper, Nite-Crawler, Viking Prince, Captain Marvel, & Stuntman pinup pages, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 46 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Volume 1 Issue 1 - August-September 1964. "Invincibles" comic story by Steve Perrin, Bill Dubay and Rudy Franke. Bill Dubay on George Kashdan and Alex Raymond. Mary Arbunich on the Nedor comic book group. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 52 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Brit mag devoted to visual fantasy worlds. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Story and art by Lee Si-Young. Ji-Yoon's life is a mess! Her father has decided that she must get married as soon as she graduates high school - the last thing she wants! As she walks the streets in her gloom, she is strangely drawn to a statue in a shop window. She purchases it for a bargain price and brings it home. The day that Ji-Yoon dreads the most arrives - the day she must meet her new fiance. But she is saved from her fate when the statue comes to life and takes her to another world, a world where Ki Yoon is known as Princess Isdale, and she must battle against the evil Cardiff, who covets her Lunar Mirror. Has she escaped the frying pan only to land in the fire? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $105.00 View scans

Add to cart GD 2.0 $23.00 View scans 2 1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - February, 1953. Fantasy Stories: "The Black Stranger" by Robert E. Howard, "Ashtaru the Terrible" by Poul Anderson, "Dragon Fires" by Steve Frazee, "Too Gloomy for Private Pushkin, "The Demons" by Robert Sheckley, "Feeding Time" by Finn O'Donnevan, "The Night Shift" by Frank Robinson. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W.
NOTE: title continues under "Fantasy Fiction (1953 pulp)" for three more issues. Cover price $0.35.

Fantasy Magazine Index (1976 Delbert Winans) #001

UK Edition. Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko reprints. "Beware!! The Ghosts Surround Me!!" from Strange Tales # 76, art by Don Heck; A fleeing criminal in Transylvania hides in an abandoned house, but aliens from a parallel dimension appear to him; He is relieved to find they cannot hurt him, but instead they phase him into an invisible, immaterial state and leave him there forever. "I Found the Things from Nowhere" from Journey into Mystery # 60, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Joe Carter tries to fix his TV and tunes into what he thinks is an alien battle. "I Became a Human Robot" from Suspense # 5, art by Joe Sinnott; An alien spy places his mind in a robot sent to Earth, hoping to be taken in for study; He gains access to data on Earth technology, but the scientists turn his robot body off, trapping him. "I Saw the Other World!" from Tales to Astonish # 7, art by Dick Ayers; A man tries to convince a stranger that the camera he found takes pictures of another dimension; The stranger seems skeptical, when a bolt of lightning strikes and the stranger disappears, along with the man's pictures. "Those Who Change" from Amazing Fantasy # 10, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A time travel experiment goes wrong. Photo of Stan Lee. 36 pgs., full color.

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Fantasy Modeling (1980) #001, Fall 1980. Boris Vallejo, kit bashing spaceships, war games, Atlantis diorama, and more. 8-1/8 in. x 10-3/4 in.; part color, part black and white; 48 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.50.

1st Printing - by Jim Zuckerman. This book explores the art of digital manupulation, using the female form as the imaging subject. A variety of styles and techniques are demonstrated, primarily using Adobe Photoshop. Every image has a detailed description of how it was created. The topics covered in this book include: getting started in digital imaging, taking photographs to manipulate, inputting photographs, using imaging software, using digital filter effects, compositing photos, and marketing your digital images. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Randy Broecker. Ever since ancestral storytellers drew myths and monsters, lost worlds, dragons, and heroes from the very mist of their imaginations, fantastical tales have allowed us to visit magical worlds "beyond" while nestled comfortably in an armchair. This is the stuff dreams are made of and where the past gives way to Fantasy of the 20th Century. From Beowulf to Bilbo Baggins, Shelley to Lovecraft, Doyle and Poe, author Randy Broecker chronicles the world of fantasy, offering a wide-embracing view of the genre, revealing how the fantasy story has evolved over the centuries into the entertainment found in modern-day books, comics, and films. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Volume 1 - 1st prinitng. "Best Artworks of Chinese CG Artists!" The first volume in an exciting, new series, this edition is an ideal introduction to contemporary CG art in China, where some of the best video games are produced today. Works featured are by China's brightest newcomers, all wildly creative and true masters of fantasy. Whilst they draw inspiration from classics such as Street Fighter and Final Fantasy, it's their own bold vision and creativity that sets them apart. Flick through the pages and you'll find echoes of Robotech, Hellboy, Tekken, Zelda, and Voltron amongst hundreds of new incarnations that are intricate, compelling, and totally engrossing. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Fanzine published in 1969 by comic artist A. Edward Romero. Includes stories and art by Ed Romero. Series becomes "Realm" at issue #2. Printed with very few, very light colors on pink paper. 7-in. x 8.5-in. 22 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Court of Souls!" Story and art by Sam Bosma. Wiz and Mug are sent on a dangerous mission to raid a bountiful Ancient Egyptian tomb protected by skeleton guards and an Egyptian Pharaoh. However, in order to fulfil their mission, the pair must combine their brains and braun, abide by the ancient law of the land, and beat the Pharaoh in a game of basketball! The question is-can they trust their opponents to play by the rules? Or will they be stuck in the tomb... forever? Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Good $46.00 View scans Water damage: Moderate.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - November, 1950. Stories include; "Blood Brother of the Swamp Cats", "The Vengeful Pearls of Madame Podaire", "Cut out This Aztec Heart", and "Her Lover Was Jungle Gold". Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. By Zhang Xiaobai. Zhang Xiaobai's luxurious paintings exist at a unique junction of fantasy art and tattoo culture. The figures she constructs are beautifully adorned with painted tattoos of traditional Chinese iconography and are juxtaposed against detailed, colorful background scenes. Xiaobai's paintings incorporate traditional themes with a modern twist, and the book is split into cohesive sections: classic style paintings, dark arts paintings, fantasy paintings, and paintings in a modern style. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Vol. 1, No. 1. December 1946. UK science fiction story magazine. 5.5" x 8.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Text with occasional illustrations.

Vol. 1, No. 2. April 1947. UK science fiction story magazine. Includes: "Relic" by Eric Frank Russell; "Haunted House" by J. Austin Jackson; "Prefabrication" by E. R. James; "The Barrier" by P. E. Cleator; "Castaway" by Charles Willis; "Survival" by Norman Lazenby; and more. 5.5" x 8.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Text with occasional illustrations.

Vol. 1, No. 3. August 1947. UK science fiction story magazine. 5.5" x 8.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Text with occasional illustrations.

Dr. Strange cover by John Bolton

Fantasy Zone (UK) #001, Michael Biehn Interview, Ghostbusters 2, Jack Nicholson The Making of a Madman, Tim Burton Interview

Fantasynopsis (1989) #001

"Thunder Amazon V Master Chief" Topless Cover by Jose Varese. Fantasy Football Guide interior.

1st printing. Fauns & Fairies: The Adult Fantasy Coloring Book is an erotic coloring book for adults, offering a steamy interpretation of traditional fantasy characters. From succubi to knights to pixies, the beautiful art nouveau-inspired illustrations show classic characters in sensuous poses sure to please. The delicate and detailed artwork is ideal for adult coloring book enthusiasts! Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $11.99.

1st printing.

Experience the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy's series! Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy's most popular world's tools used by the developers, and a special interview with character artist Kazuko Shibuya, FF Dot is a one-of-a-kind product that immerses readers in an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience.

o Presented in English for the first time.
o Produced in direct partnership with Square Enix.
o Features nearly 300 pages of pixel art from various entries in the Final Fantasy series.
o Contains an exclusive interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Figure Fantasy: The Pop Culture Photography of Daniel Picard is a unique collection of meticulously composed images, showcasing a variety of comic book and movie icons in realistic and often hilarious everyday settings. Using figures from Sideshow Collectibles, Picard gives these classic heroes and villains a fresh twist, presenting them in a perfectly arranged, to-scale environment that create believable scenes and tongue-in-cheek parodies. Among the gallery of wonderfully conceived images in this coffee-table book are photographs of a Stormtrooper with a desk job, the Joker shopping for a Batman Halloween costume, and Harley Quinn taking a mirror selfie. Featuring a foreword by Kevin Smith, Figure Fantasy is a true treasure for fans, collectors, and photographers alike. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.