Frank comic books issue 1

October 24, 1902. First Issue. Precursor to Street & Smith's Wild West Weekly pulp magazine. The format is usually referred to as "nickel weekly" instead of "dime novel" format as this is standard magazine size. This issue features the short novel "Young Wild West, The Price of the Saddle" by An Old Scout. 8-in. x 11 1/4-in., 36 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st printing.

Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by Alex Robinson.

Not far from the Laughing Valley where Santa and all his magical helpers live, and beyond the Forest of Burzee, there stands a huge mountain that contains the Cave of Demons. Each demon has a specialty: Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Because the promise of Santa puts all girls and boys on their best behavior, the demons have hardly any visitors to their caves. In order to remedy their dismal foot traffic, they conspire to kidnap Santa!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Doubleday Edition - 1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic science fiction epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 178 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $24.95.

Auction Item: VF 8.0 View scans Auction opens August 24

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $56.00 View scans

Limited Signed Portfolio - Limited to 1000 copies, signed by Artist Frank Brunner. Art and Cover by Frank Brunner. 6 Prints illustrating scenes from the famous novel, done as only Frank Brunner can. 12-in. x 16-in., 6 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

October 29, 1909. Stories of all kinds by a variety of authors, with illustrations. This issue "Engineer Ned; or, Running the Night Express" 11" x 8", 32 pages. Cover price $0.05.

2nd printing. Book 1 Bad Salsa Limited Signed Edition. Signed and numbered on the inside front cover by creator Alan Groening. Limited to 500 copies. Cover, interior art, and story by Alan Groening. Ashcan format 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", paper cover, b&w, 16 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.80

1st printing. Written by Sid Jacobson. Art by Ernie Colon. Drawing on the unique historical sites, archives, expertise, and unquestioned authority of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling authors Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón have created the first authorized and exhaustive graphic biography of Anne Frank. Their account is complete, covering the lives of Anne's parents, Edith and Otto; Anne's first years in Frankfurt; the rise of Nazism; the Franks' immigration to Amsterdam; war and occupation; Anne's years in the Secret Annex; betrayal and arrest; her deportation and tragic death in Bergen-Belsen; the survival of Anne's father; and his recovery and publication of her astounding diary. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing.

Based on the diary by Anne Frank. Adapted by Ari Folman. Art and cover by David Polonsky.

A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation, The Diary of a Young Girl stands without peer. For both young readers and adults it continues to capture the remarkable spirit of Anne Frank, who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world has seen - and who remained triumphantly and heartbreakingly human throughout her ordeal. Adapted by Ari Folman, illustrated by David Polonsky, and authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, this is the first graphic edition of The Diary and includes extensive quotation directly from the definitive edition. It remains faithful to the original, while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust literature.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings.

Based on the diary by Anne Frank. Adapted by Ari Folman. Art and cover by David Polonsky.

A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation, The Diary of a Young Girl stands without peer. For both young readers and adults it continues to capture the remarkable spirit of Anne Frank, who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world has seen - and who remained triumphantly and heartbreakingly human throughout her ordeal. Adapted by Ari Folman, illustrated by David Polonsky, and authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, this is the first graphic edition of The Diary and includes extensive quotation directly from the definitive edition. It remains faithful to the original, while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust literature.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Frank Cho. From the award-winning creator of LIBERTY MEADOWS, ZOMBIE KING and JUNGLE GIRL, comes APES AND BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO. This collection will showcase FRANK CHO's past and present illustrations and you will see why he's considered one of the top masters of the female form and fantastic beasts. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Art and Cover by Frank Cho. From the award-winning creator of LIBERTY MEADOWS, Zombie King, and Jungle Girl, this collection showcases CHO's past and present illustrations of the female form and fantastic beasts. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Jane Hoffman. Art by Phil Yeh. Jane Hoffman explains many experiments kids can perform using things found around the house, with her faithful lab assistant, Frank the Unicorn! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 5-in.x 8-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most defining works in comics history with the BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - FRANK MILLER Gallery Edition. Sourced from the original art that has been scanned from collectors worldwide, this is the collection we've all been waiting for. Featured within the hardcovers of this Smythe-sewn edition is Miller's artwork from DKR #1-4, scanned in full color from the original black-and-white pages. Also included are the covers, related art and previously unpublished pieces showcasing Miller's artwork as never seen before. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum-quality reproductions that are obtainable nowhere else. Though we were unable to locate every original from this story, we are pleased to present to fans everywhere the best presentation of the artwork from this historic series ever seen. This is your only opportunity to see the artwork that truly changed Batman forever. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Written by Mel Smith and Paul H. Birch. Cover and Art by Frank Cirocco. Have you heard the story about the genius scientist who sought to bring the dead back to life? A shy young lad bullied too; his complex childhood culminating in a brilliant yet distraught mind. Saved too late from such nightmares and fueled by darkness, grave deeds would be committed on his behalf, ones he chose not to escape, becoming and even more daring in his arrogance. Becoming Frankenstein was not easy, and it's even worse for those who stood in his path. Herein lies the stories of those who suffered and died, with their corpses dissected to help make Victor Frankenstein's dream come true. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Mel Smith, Paul H. Birch (A) Frank Cirocco (CA) Craig Hamilton Have you heard the story about the genius scientist who sought to bring the dead back to life? A shy young lad bullied too; his complex childhood culminating in a brilliant yet distraught mind. Saved too late from such nightmares and fueled by darkness, grave deeds would be committed on his behalf, ones he chose not to escape, becoming and even more daring in his arrogance. Becoming Frankenstein was not easy, and it's even worse for those who stood in his path. Herein lies the stories of those who suffered and died, with their corpses dissected to help make Victor Frankenstein's dream come true.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Limited to 150 copies.

1st printing. Collects Becoming Frankenstein (2022 10 Ton Press) #1-6. Written By Mel Smith and Paul H. Birch. Art and Cover by Frank Cirocco and Alex Sheikman. In the legends that have grown over the century about Frankenstein, none have been the concerns for the victims that died to make his monster come to life. Collecting all six issues of the hit comic book series Becoming Frankenstein. Now enjoy the lush's artwork of Frank Cirocco and Alex Shiekman in beautifully inked original art that's breath taking. Lettered by John Robbins. Book measures 7" x 10", capturing each page as it was created. Hardcover, 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $45.00.

Signed by Bernie Wrightson - 1st printing. In 1983, Marvel Comics published a landmark edition of Frankentsein [see Frankenstein SC (1983 Marvel Illustrated Novel) and Frankenstein HC (2008 Dark Horse)] - exquisitely illustrated by Bernie Wrightson. But (for reasons revealed inside) many of the illustrations Bernie drew for the project were left out. Now those rare, unpublished pieces, breathtaking in design and rich in detail, are gathered together at last - in this special, high-quality collector's edition. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies. Cover price $8.95.

1st issue of title features the 1st appearance of White Eagle. Also features "Stand Your Hand," by Robert Bellem (creator of Dan Turner, Hollwood Detective) under the pseudonym John Saxon; "Right Turn for Boot Hill" by Wayne D. Overholser, and "Heroes of the Old West," a two page art spread by Benjamin "Stookie" Allen, who went on to do "Snagglepuss" for Dell in the 1960s. Plus other stories and groovy old ads. 116 pages, 7" x 9-1/2", FC cover with B&W interior. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Into the Dark!" Collects Blackout (2014 Dark Horse) #1-4 and material from Dark Horse Presents (2011-2014 2nd Series #24-26.

Written by Frank Barbiere. Art by Colin Lorimer and Micah Kaneshiro. Cover by Raymond Swanland.

Scott Travers's special suit lets him move through our world in a shadowy parallel dimension-but he doesn't know how the suit works or where it came from. With his benefactor missing, and with powerful adversaries after his gear, "Blackout" must find answers before the answers find him!

From Frank Barbiere (The White Suits, Five Ghosts)! Part of Project Black Sky!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Blackout has an absolutely fantastic plot that simultaneously feels very unique with a somewhat classic sensibility to the overall idea." - All-Comic

Cover price $12.99.

August 12, 1904. Stories of the North and South during the Civil War. This issue: Off to the War; or, The Boys in Blue Mustered In. A Story of the Great Civil War. 11" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

1st printing. A collection of spicy covers and commissions by Frank Cho, featuring characters from Marvel, DC, and more. Softcover, 6-1/2" x 10-1/4", 64 pages, PC/PB&W, mature readers. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Brown folder Edition. Limited Edition Portfolio. Limitation quantity not given (estimated 500-750). This portfolio folder is packed with illustrations by legendary artist Frank Frazetta, featuring characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan and Carson of Venus. Each print is numbered and a handy Frazetta press photo provides some brief information on the reverse side about the origins of each image. Includes an illustrated 10 1/2-in. x 15 1/4-in. folder, twenty-two 10-in. x 14-in. prints (1 color, 21 b&w), and a b&w press photo.

Gray folder Edition. Limited Edition Portfolio. Limitation quantity not given (estimated 500-750). This portfolio folder is packed with illustrations by legendary artist Frank Frazetta, featuring characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan and Carson of Venus. Each print is numbered and a handy Frazetta press photo provides some brief information on the reverse side about the origins of each image. Includes an illustrated 10 1/2-in. x 15 1/4-in. folder, twenty-two 10-in. x 14-in. prints (1 color, 21 b&w), and a b&w press photo.

A satirical political book detailing, and debunking the negative aspects of one of the nations greatest Presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 5 3/4-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, Text with B&W illustrations

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Frank Miller. The complete collected adaptation of legendary storyteller Frank Miller's original vision of RoboCop. Included in this omnibus are writer Steven Grant's (2 Guns) adaptations of the unproduced screenplays for RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3 originally written by Frank Miller (Sin City, 300). Bear witness to the wall-to-wall violence, black comedy, science fiction, and neo-noir that never made it to the big screen. Softcover, 400 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Harold Godwin. Art and cover by Frank Godwin. Introduction by Herb Galewitz. Reprints of the forgotten comic strip created by master illustrator Frank Godwin. Connie was the first female adventure hero in American comics. Connie must make a desperate night flight from West Point, during a time when navigational radar doesn't exist. Plus an intro about the meticulously detailed art of Frank Godwin, including a vintage 1945 Coca-Cola ad with Godwin art on the back cover. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.65 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - October/November, 1939. 6.5" x 9.5", 132 pages, B&W.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $20.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 1, No. 4 - January 1941. 6.75" x 9.5", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.