Science Fiction comic books issue 1

1st printing. Episode guides, histories, and casts and credits for 62 prime time shows, 1959 through 1989. Hardcover, 692 pages, text.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1959-1989!" By Frank Garcia and Mark Phillips. From Alien Nation to World of Giants, this reference work provides comprehensive episode guides and cast and production credits for 62 science fiction series that were aired from 1959 through 1989. For each episode, a brief synopsis is given, along with the writer and director of the show and the guest cast. Using extensive research and interviews with writers, directors, actors, stuntmen and many of the show's creators, an essay about each of the shows is also provided, covering such issues as its genesis and its network and syndication histories. Softcover, 708 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.95.

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By Martin Grams.

From 1955 to 1957, Science Fiction Theatre, a semi-documentary series, explored the "what ifs" of modern science. Placing an emphasis on science before fiction, television viewers were treated to a variety of complex challenges from mental telepathy, robots, man-eating ants, killer trees, man's first flight into outer space and the possibility of visitation from outer space.

For the first time ever, the entire history of the program is documented with behind-the-scenes production details, over 150 never-before-published photographs, and an episode guide for all 78 episodes.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 530 pages, B&W.

Cover price $32.95.

Vol. 1 No. 6 - February 1980. Centerfold on white heavy-stock newsprint reprints the first 4 installments of Disney's "The Black Hole" comic strip in full color. Drawn by Jack Kirby with inks by Mike Royer, this 26 installment adaptation ran in the Sunday comics section of newspapers as part of the Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales long-running anthology strip. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 17", 24 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.75.

Vol. 1 No. 7 - March 1980. Centerfold on white heavy-stock newsprint reprints 4 installments of Disney's "The Black Hole" comic strip in full color. Drawn by Jack Kirby with inks by Mike Royer, this 26 installment adaptation ran in the Sunday comics section of newspapers as part of the Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales long-running anthology strip. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 17", 24 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.75.

Vol. 1 No. 8 - May 1980. Centerfold on white heavy-stock newsprint reprints 3 installments of Disney's "The Black Hole" comic strip in full color. Drawn by Jack Kirby with inks by Mike Royer, this 26 installment adaptation ran in the Sunday comics section of newspapers as part of the Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales long-running anthology strip. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 17", 24 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Travel where no man has gone before with this decade-by-decade progression of science-fiction classics. The Science Fiction Universe... and Beyond offers a breadth of knowledge, insight, and passion to a century of close encounters, black holes, time travel, distant planets, impossible quests, nuclear war, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, spaceships, extraordinary monsters, and subterranean societies. Arranged chronologically, showing the progression of sci-fi over the decades, and delving into interesting back stories and trivia, this volume includes a variety of classic films and television shows. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Travel where no man has gone before with this decade-by-decade progression of science-fiction classics. The Science Fiction Universe... and Beyond offers a breadth of knowledge, insight, and passion to a century of close encounters, black holes, time travel, distant planets, impossible quests, nuclear war, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, spaceships, extraordinary monsters, and subterranean societies. Arranged chronologically, showing the progression of sci-fi over the decades, and delving into interesting back stories and trivia, this volume includes a variety of classic films and television shows. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $17.98.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Barry B. Longyear. An introduction to fiction mechanics. This book does NOT take up where other Hor to Write books leave off. It starts before the other books do, with the 100% neophyte writer in mind. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 162 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. By Charles N. Brown and William G. Contento. A comprehensive bibliography of books and short fiction published in the English language. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 350 pages, Text Only.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. By Charles N. Brown and William G. Contento. A comprehensive bibliography of books and short fiction published in the English language. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 350 pages, Text Only.

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1st Printing. Here are the hard facts behind ideas from the novels of Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Frederick Pohl, Arthur C. Clarke, and dozens of others - about time travel and the exploration of deep space, about psionics and biological engineering. How the universe began and how the world will end...the likelihood of extra-terrestrial life (and the forms it might take)...the mechanics of artificial intelligence...exotic power sources...UFOs and ancient astronauts - all these, and more are dealt with. Softcover, 8" x 11", 208 pages, color/B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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By Mark Brake.

From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world's most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats in a globalized and digital world, Bond is with us still.

In The Science of James Bond, we recognize the Bond franchise as a unique genre: spy-fi. A genre of film and fiction that fuses spy fiction with science fiction. We look at Bond's obsessions with super-villains, the future, and world domination or destruction. And we take a peek under the hood of trends in science and tech, often in the form of gadgets and spy devices. This is the only James Bond companion that looks at the film and fiction in such a "spy-fi" way, taking in weapon wizards, the chemistry of death, threads of nuclear paranoia, and Bond baddies' obsession with the master race!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $14.99.

Collection of poetry by Robert E. Howard. Second Edition after the 1970 Donald Grant edition. Limited to 1500 unnumbered copies. Publisher's full black cloth with gilt spine titles. Dust Jacket and interior illustrations by Marcus Boas. 5.75" x 8.75", 60 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $7.95.

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Spring 1957. Cover by Tom Ryan. Science Fiction Stories: "The Martian Calendar" by Carl Jacobi, "The New World to Conquer" by Adam Chase, "Window to Nowhere" by Tedd Thomey, "The Devil Spins a Sun-Dream" by John Jakes, "King Bee" by Winston K. Marks, "The Early Bird" by Milton Lesser, "Obedience Guaranteed" by Mack Reynolds, "Kid Anderson" by Philip Latham, "Reverse Procedure" by Charles Eric Maine, "The Individualist" by Russ Winterbotham, and Posted" by Mark Mallory. Interior Illustrations by Bruce Minney. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - August, 1957. Cover by Tom Ryan. Science Fiction Stories: "Flying Saucers Do Exist" by Steve Frazee, "The Thing From Outer Space" by Jean Martin, "The Star Dream" by Raymond F. Jones, "An Experiment in Gumdrops" by Russ Winterbotham, "A Practical Man's Guide" by Jack Vance, "Slow Djinn" Mack Reynolds, and "Critical Mass" by Arthur C. Clarke. Interior Illustrations by Bruce Minney. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

A guide to the greatest heroes from Film and TV (Superman, Wonder Woman, Star Trek, Star Wars, Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Woman, and many more). Softcover, 36 pages - glossy, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Over 1,300 questions, featuring rare photos and amazing information!

What are close encounters of the first, second, and third kind? Colin Baker, the 6th Doctor Who, previously appeared in which episode of the series? These people saw their worlds end: Kal-El, Leia Organa, Arthur Dent, and Wonder Warthog. Name their respective planets. What was the original title for Space: 1999? What is the object of Deathrace 2000?

Learn the answers to all these questions and more in the ultimate trivia challenge from the science fiction authority - Starlog!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 146 pages, B&W.

Cover price $3.95.

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Edited by David McDonnell.

A comprehensive look at some of the most beloved science fiction, fantasy, and horror in modern day entertainment. Featuring articles on Mad Max, Lost in Space, Star Trek, Star Wars, Conan the Barbarian, Aliens, The Terminator, Jurassic Park, X-Files, and more!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color.

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Story by Dennis Calero. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Pilot and physicist David Peeler has a theory that it's possible to travel between universes within a multiverse. Meanwhile, his colleague Dr. Chocran Nestor is experimenting with faster than light travel. Together they devise an experiment to prove both theories at once. David reluctantly agrees to pilot the ship, and when the day arrives, it appears to be a success… for a moment. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by David Schow. Art by Andres Esparza. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Tattersall Prison. Max lock. The baddest of the bad. Until something from the night sky crashes into the complex, trapping cons and guards on the inside, cops on the outside, and the escapees in-between. All of the threatened by a hideous invader who needs to take over nice, warm human bodies. It's a hostage situation. It's a battle between species. It's the Earth's most serious standoff. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Schow. Art by Andres Esparza. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. The Standoff #1 Alternate Reality (AR) Cover debuts at San Diego Comic Con 2018 and hits comic shops this September. Download the Storm King Comics App for your smartphone and watch Tim Bradstreet's new cover literally come alive! Storm King Comics is proud to present the world's first AR comic book in the reissue of The Standoff #1. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by John Carpenter and James Ninness. Art by Andres Esparza. Cover by Nick Percival. The first story of John Carpenter's monthly anthology series Tales of Science Fiction. When the moon-bound crew of Gaia stumbles across an enormous alien vessel, more technologically advanced than their own, priorities change. The mystery deepens when the crew discovers the name of the vessel along the hull written in English: 'Vault.' 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Sizemore. Art by David Kennedy. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. More than 20 years after the Benson Station disaster, an unauthorized rescue mission brings the survivors together again. Now some 5,500 light years from home, a familiar evil is rising... with a score to settle. Writer Mike Sizemore (Vortex, Tales for A Halloweenight) and the art team of brothers Dave Kennedy and Pete Kennedy, return to bring you Vortex 2.0 #1 (of 8), the seventh story in John Carpenter's monthly anthology series, Tales of Science Fiction! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

1st Printing - Official companion to "The Outer Limits" science-fiction television series with behind-the-scenes information, rare photos and interviews. Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", 406 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Written by Ed Naha. An A Z Guide To The World Of Sf Authors, Films & Tv Shows. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 388, Text (B/W pictures) Cover price $10.95.

1st printing. By Jim Gresham. If you loved the science fiction movies of the 1950s, you will love this book. War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Attack of the 50 ft. Woman, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and virtually every other great sci-fi poster from the 1950s is pictured in this book, in virtually every size known. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color.

1st printing. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Reprint. Edited by Ian Summers. The fabulous art of today's greatest science fiction illustrators in a lavish full color album with over 300 illustrations! Featuring the art of Paul Alexander, Harry Bennett, John Berkley, Jose Cruz, Steve Hickman, Vernon Kramer, Michael Presley, Robert Schultz, Boris Vallejo and many others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 158 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Edited by David Pringle.

Alien encounters, bodysnatching plantlife, super-intelligent obelisks, paranoid androids, and an ultra-violent aficionado of Beethoven - there is variety in The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction to keep you entertained and intrigued for light years.

Includes Entries for: Alien, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Barbarella, Akira, Star Trek, Star Wars, King Kong, Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman, Planet of the Apes, The Fly, Mad Max, V, Max Headroom, MANTIS, The X-Files, Earth-2, Sliders, The Man from UNCLE, Jurassic Park, and so much more!

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1958. Cover by Ed Emsh. Stories: "SOS, Planet Unknown" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Reap the Dark Tide" by C. M. Kornbluth, "When the Shoe Fits" by James E. Gunn, "The Strad Effect" by Raymond F. Jones, and "Farewell Party" by Richard Wilson. Features: "In the Beginning" by James Blish, "Wonders are Many" by L. Sprague de Camp, and "The Tales They Tell" by Lester del Rey. Softcover, 5.25-in x 7.5-in. 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - May, 1954. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7 35", 128 pages, B&W, text only.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - July, 1954. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7 35", 128 pages, B&W, text only.

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Volume 1, Issue 1. January 1954. 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Issue 2. February 1954. "A Saga of 2270 A.D." by Volsted Gridban, "The Inevitable Conflict" by E. C. Tubb, "Invisible Impact" by Arthur Waterhouse, "Before Atlantis" by Vargo Statten, "Test Piece" by Morley Carpenter, and "The Law of the Nebulae" by F. Dubrez Fawcett. 64 pages, B&W.

First Printing. Edited by Brian Ash. This Encyclopedia includes contributions from: Brian W. Aldiss/ Poul Anderson/ Isaac Asimov/ J.G. Ballard/ John Brunner/ Ken Bulmer/ Arthur C. Clarke/ Lester Del Rey/ Phillip Jose Farmer/ Harry Harrison/ Fritz Leiber/ Larry Niven/ Frederick Pohl/ Keith Roberts/ Josephine Saxton/ Robert Sheckley/ A.E Van Vogt/ James White/ Jack Williamson. Black and white interior, 7 1/2 x 10-in, Softcover.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by G.H. Janus.

Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery, not least in the science fiction and horror genres, for which compositions almost invariably included curvaceous female figures in jeopardy, juxtaposed with the iconography of fantasy and terror. Voluptuous Terrors collects 120 film posters by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, created for both indigenous and foreign-language film productions.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Cover by Martin. Twenty short science fiction stories by Milton Lesser, Lester Del Rey, Jack Vance, Anna Sinclaire, and others. Illustrations by Claire Brucker, Mirachi, and Martin. Softcover pulp digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 160 pages. BW. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Martin. Twenty-five short science fiction stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Jack Lewis, Sylvia Jacobs, Joseph Slotkin, and others. Illustrations by Mirachi and Martin. Softcover pulp digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 160 pages. BW. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Softdcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Wallace Wood. Tales from the Crypt and Weird Science publisher Bill Gaines called Daredevil, THUNDER Agents, and Mars Attacks co-creator, Wally Wood "the greatest Science Fiction artist of all time." Strange Worlds collects rare 1950s Wood sci-fi comics Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Capt. Science, covers, and more. Softdcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.