Mod comic books issue 1

1st printing. Story and Art by Dennis Budd and Joe Caramagna. Introduction by Chris Eliopoulos. Legsy Diamond: Model by day... care-free adventurer by night. She's part of a team of hot fun-loving babes who shoot guns, ride motorcycles, and kick butt...and maybe fight some crime along the way. Jump into their first exciting adventure as the stunning gals must recover a priceless gem... the legendary Heart of Josephine diamond, which was stolen by (you guessed it) evil, sexy babes! Packed with action, mystery, intrigue and humor. Fans of the fast-paced Alias TV show will love this rip-roarin' adventure. Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Issue 1 - January, 1951. Nude photography magazine intended to be a reference for amateur artists and photographers to learn composition and lighting concerning the female form. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - A book showcasing models based on the characters, vehicles, and set pieces from Star Wars: A New Hope, The EMpire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 132 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

FineScale Modeler's 50th Anniversary Tribute Edition full of everything World War II. Color and paint guide, Pearl Harbor diorama, modeling Battleship Bismarck, modeling Goodson's P-51B, and more! Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 102 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

1st printing. Collects Models Inc (2009 Marvel) #1-4. Written by PAUL TOBIN and MARC SUMERAK. Art by VIÇENC VILLAGRASSA, COLLEEN COOVER and JORGE MOLINA. Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ. Fashion Week is always a hectic time for models, and this year is no exception. Between escaped wolves, robbery attempts, and overly friendly police officers, Mary Jane Watson, Patsy Walker, Jill Jerold, Chili Storm and Millicent (Millie the Model) Collins are testing the limits of their endurance. But when a brilliant young set designer is found murdered with three bullet holes in his back, and Millie proves to be the prime suspect, the models are forced to play detective in order to save one of their own! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE- Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Straight Out of Busan!" Story and art by Stefano Jun. A true story about an immigrant Korean family in North America, told by the one son who has to deal with all the chaos. Collecting the first 100 cartoons of the hit online series. Softcover, 7-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Includes stories and articles aimed at young male readers. This was a series of books from the Golden Age which usually focused on fast cars, planes, trains and automobiles, modern technology, history, science, Action/Adventure and science fiction. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 No. 4, Spring 1971. Edited by John J. McLaughlin. Fanzine printed on high quality paper contains some comic fandom articles, plenty of full-page splash illustrations, as well as original comic strips by the assistant editor, James A. Pinskoski, like NOMAN and THE ALIENS. Front cover by Robert L. Kline. Back cover by James A. Pinkoski. Interview with Joe Kubert. Contributing to this issue are Dan L. Adkins, Paul Dushkind, Alan Greenier, Martin L. Greim, Jeff Jones, Michael Kaluta, Joe Kubert, Joe Kurnava, William R. Lund, Andrew D. Smith, William V. Smith, J. S. Strnad, & Berni Wrightson; 52 pages; b&w; 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.

1st printing.

Neil Peart's ten appearances on the cover of Modern Drummer magazine span the years 1980, when he was five albums and several tours into his historic run with the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, and 2020, the year of his passing. No other drummer has come close to appearing so many times on the front of a drum publication, certainly not the world's most recognized one.

This, the first installment in Modern Drummer magazine's Legends book series, collects all nine of Peart's cover stories, plus the complete contents of his May 2020 Modern Drummer tribute issue.

Highlights include analyses of Neil's performances on every Rush studio album, a survey of the evolution of his famous live drumkits, transcriptions of deep Rush cuts, and much more.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.98.

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yuuki Kimikawa. Art and cover by Sturkey. Translated by Ben Trethewey. Is this another world? No, it's modern-day Japan! Four years have passed since dungeons suddenly appeared all over the world, sparking conflict over the resources hidden within. Then one fateful day, a financial securities salaryman named Mizuki, who was relegated to an office branch in the countryside, arrives at his new workplace to find it transformed into one of those very dungeons. Entering to search for anyone who might be stuck inside, Mizuki realizes the dungeon is straight out of a video game! During his search, he comes across a fairy and, using his new mysterious skill book, saves her from being roasted alive by goblins. The former wage slave's adventure begins now, as he sets out to clear modern dungeons with his skill book and his partner from another world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yuuki Kimikawa. Art and cover by cruelGZ. Translated by Ben Trethewey. Adapted by G. Simon. Monster-filled dungeons have recently appeared in our world. When average office worker Mizuki Ryousuke gets transferred to the Japanese countryside, by the time he gets there, the office is gone and a dungeon's sitting in its place! He finds a number of odd things when he ventures inside, like a fairy about to be eaten by goblins and a mysterious skill book that allows him to turn skills-even overpowered ones-into cards so he can use them at will! Rumors of Mizuki and his broken skills spread, and requests for him to hunt down rare items in other dungeons pour in. Where will Mizuki's new career take him next? Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Modern Fantasy (2018 Dark Horse) #1-4.

Written by Rafer Roberts. Art and cover by Kristen Gudsnuk.

A young Ranger woman who came to the city with dreams of adventure, her drug dealing reptilian wizard roommate, and her boisterous Dwarf maiden BFF embark on a modern-day quest to save the world while struggling to keep their crappy day jobs and pay off their student loans. Joined by a thief, an elf, a cleric, and a barbarian, the rag tag group are embroiled in an adventure involving magical amulets, the mafia, and a cult!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: "The book is new, but this world, being well-built, already feels familiar. It's humorous and fun, with the potential to have a nice long run that will keep us interested for the foreseeable future." - Comic Crusaders Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Modern Frankenstein (2021 Heavy Metal) #1-5.

Written by Paul Cornell. Arta and cover by Emma Vieceli. Cover by Jamie McKelvie.

Discover the next thing in horror from award-winning writer of television and comics Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, Wolverine) and acclaimed artist/writer Emma Vieceli (Doctor Who, Life is Strange), along with color artist Pippa Bowland and letterer Simon Bowland!

Elizabeth Cleve is a brilliant young medical student, attracted to the waspish, charismatic surgeon James Frankenstein. He wants to further medical science... by all means necessary. So how far is Elizabeth prepared to go?

Collected the twisted horror/romance that walks a fine line between attraction and fear.

Softcover, 124 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Vol. 1, No. 1. March 1939. Cover by Peter Driben. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 58 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. Written by Keith Frederick Robinson. Art and cover by David Johnson. As he watches his city begin to fall to corruption, Robert Hood takes to the streets as a modern day Robin Hood to help those around him, as well as to fund his new life as a vigilante. 28 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. Written by Keith Frederick Robinson. Art and cover by Joseph Canave. As he watches his city begin to fall to corruption, Robert Hood takes to the streets as a modern day Robin Hood to help those around him, as well as to fund his new life as a vigilante. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Japanese movie posters have long held an elevated position in the world of film. While many countries were still relying on the art of the illustrated poster to draw in crowds, photomontage had already become the characterizing stylistic feature amongst Japanese poster designers and artists. With over 400 posters dating from 1960 to modern day, The Modern Japanese Movie Poster showcases the creative works of these almost entirely unknown artists. From Hollywood cinema to European art films, comedy and western to sci-fi and horror, the posters included make obvious Japan's dominant position in the field of modern film advertising. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Vol. 1, No. 5 - April 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 112 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - November, 1928 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 7 - December, 1928 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - January 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - February 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 10 - March 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 11 - April 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

(W) Eric M Esquivel (A/CA) Ander Sarabia Real Gods don't get nailed to crosses, they bludgeon their enemies to death with giant hammers. Featuring a guest appearance by Blackest Terror! The second installation of Esquivel and Sarabia's thought provoking and hilarious Modern Myths series. Cover price $2.99.

Stories by Joe Zabel. Art by Joe Zabel and Gary Dumm. Cover by Joe Zabel and Gary Dumm. Joe Zabel and Gary Dumm, best known for collaborating with Harvey Pekar on his slice-of-life autobiographical comic American Splendor, take their art in an entirely different direction. Two adventure tales in the pulp tradition: Secret agent Roxie battles a woman-eating tiger while tracking arms smugglers; Paris Knight is a spy in the city of the future. Stealth; Paris Knight. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. By Tom DeMichael. Many science fiction movies from the last 40 years have blazed new vistas for viewers. Modern Sci-Fi Films FAQ takes a look at the genre's movies from the last 40 years, traveling to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far far away, visiting a theme park where DNA-created dinosaurs roam, watching as aliens come to Earth, hunting humans for sport, and much more. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - 1955. 30 page vintage pin-up magazine featuring some of the most gorgeous women that the golden-age of Hollywood had to offer. All photos are tasteful (non-nude) and all are in full color. Models included are; Marilyn Monroe, Debbie Reynolds, Mitzi Gaynor, Debra Paget, Allison Hayes, Shelly Winters, Ava Gardner, Cleo Moore, Elaine Stewart, Rita hayworth, Esther Williams, Elizabeth Taylor, Mamie Van Doren, Sheree North, Jeanne Crain, Very Ellen, Virginia Mayo, Cyd Charisse, Lili St. Cyr, and Mara Corday.8.5" x 11", 30 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing. This collection of over 250 contemporary retro-style cheesecake, glamour, and hot rod pin-up photographs by Northern California artist Marilee Caruso takes women from all backgrounds and transforms them into the classy yet stimulating bombshells of our parents' and grandparents' day. From black and white Hollywood starlets to greasy hot rod honeys, this bevy of gorgeous gals has been revamped with vintage hair and makeup, wardrobe, and posing. Shot with high-quality digital technology of the 21st century, each image is reminiscent of the drawings of Gil Elvgrin and Alberto Vargas. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Modern Warfare 2: Ghost (2009 DC) #1-6. Written by DAVID LAPHAM. Art by KEVIN WEST and DAVID LAPHAM. Cover by JIM LEE. Inspired by the Activision video game, WildStorm brings you a no-holds-barred, brutal tale of the mysterious Task Force 141 soldier known as "Ghost." t's a story that spans the globe, from the United Kingdom to war-torn Afghanistan to the drug war in Mexico. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Compiled and Edited by Lawrence Blackmore. Foreword by Peter O'Donnell. Introduction by Lawrence Blackmore.

Everything you could possibly want to know about Peter O'Donnell's classic creation, Modesty Blaise, from novels to newspaper strips, with full story outlines, over 2,000 character descriptions, over 1,800 illustrations by Jim Holdaway, Enric Romero, John M Burns, Neville Colvin and Patrick Wright, plus the original Souvenir Press book covers.

Includes "In the Beginning" origin story, the first ever newspaper strip story by Jim Holdaway, never before printed in the UK. This updated expanded edition includes a new introduction and obituary of Peter O'Donnell by Laurence Blackmore, plus new features not in the first edition: A full index of the Titan Book reprints, reproductions of 9 missing strips not appearing in the Titan Books library, details of the three radio plays adaptations, and information on the DVD In the Beginning produced by Tarantino.

Softcover, 444 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

Cover price $54.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. "Death of a Jester!" Written by Peter O'Donnell with art by Romero. Adventurer, spy, smuggler, racketeer and all-round bad girl, Modesty Blaise, was the creation of best-selling author Peter O'Donnell. A gang of ex-soldiers are living a wild life, and may be involved in the theft of a secret missile. Modesty Blaise: Death of a Jester reprints "The Green-Eyed Monster," "Death of a Jester," and "The Stone-Age Caper." Softcover, 9-in. x12-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects MODOK Assassin (2015) #1-5. Written by Christopher Yost. Art by Amilcar Pinna. Cover by David Lafuente. In Killville - a Battleworld realm populated by fearsome thieves, murderers and ne'er-do-wells - there exists one who is a HEAD above the rest: M.O.D.O.K., the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing! That's right, the Merc with a Maw is open for business - but his next job may be biting off more than he can chew (which is a lot)! When a Thor crash-lands in Killville, M.O.D.O.K. sets out to do what he does best - but impossibly finds himself (giant) head over (tiny) heels in love! With the Thor he loves targeted by another ruthless Killville mercenary and a larger conspiracy becoming apparent, can M.O.D.O.K. keep ahead of his rivals, save the love of his life and uncover the truth? Will M.O.D.O.K. save the day? One thing's for sure: He will live up to his design! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects MODOK: Head Games (2020 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Ryan Dunlavey. Art by Scott Hepburn and Ryan Dunlavey. Cover by Cully Hamner.

A journey into the mind of one of the biggest heads in the Marvel Universe!

M.O.D.O.K. is the ruthless and brilliant leader of the terrorist organization A.I.M., outsmarting heroes and outmaneuvering cutthroat colleagues gunning for his position. But haunting memories of a family he never had leave him unsure whether he's losing his freakishly large mind or if there's something more sinister behind these visions. M.O.D.O.K.'s quest to uncover the truth will find him teaming up with the most unlikely of allies: Iron Man! But can M.O.D.O.K. untangle the mystery before his many foes take advantage of his weakness - for good?

From Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, showrunners of the upcoming animated series Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $15.99.

Blood on the Docks - Story and Art by Martin Cimek and Larry Fletcher. 8-in x 10.5-in, 36 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

(W) Eric M Esquivel (A) Ander Sarabia The Blackest Terror is a pioneer in what sociologists have dubbed 'the super hero subculture,' a collection of racial and social minorities who feel underserved by the mainstream legal system and have decided to take matters into their own costumed hands. How will the world react to these benevolent outlaws? Will they become celebrated symbols of humankind's capacity for good or hated catalysts of a bloody revolution? Cover price $2.99.

NOTE: Book 1 of the New X-Men Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2001-2002.

1st printing. Collects [New] X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #114-126 and [New] X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) Annual #2001. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank Quitely, Leinil Francis Yu, Ethan Van Sciver, Igor Kordey, Tom Derenick, Tim Townsend, Mark Morales, Dan Green, Gerry Alanguilan, Prentiss Rollins, Scott Hanna, Sandu Florea, Rich Perrotta, and Danny Miki. Cover by Frank Quitely. Writer Grant Morrison propels the X-Men into the 21st century! Cassandra Nova will stop at nothing to see all mutants exterminated. Her wild Sentinels' first strike on Genosha brings death and horror beyond belief, but she has far more personal plans for the X-Men! Meanwhile, joined by wicked telepath Emma Frost and mysterious powerhouse Xorn, the X-Men go public and expand Xavier's school to train a new generation of mutants - including the insect-like Angel, bird-boy Beak and telepathic quintuplets the Stepford Cuckoos! As the team faces the disturbing threat of John Sublime and his organ-harvesting U-Men, Jean's powers flare out of control, the Beast makes a frightening discovery, and Professor X lies near death! Can the X-Men withstand Cassandra's return - with the full might of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard at her command? Softcover, 384 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.