Barron's comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Kevin Crossley. This art instruction manual takes the form of a master class for artists who are intent on perfecting their style as fantasy-theme illustrators. Supplemented with vivid and instructive illustrations for every related topic, the book's teaching units include Sketching and Drawing, Composition and Concepts, Using Color, The Devil is in the Details, Art Master Class, and Finishing Touches. 101 Top Tips for Fantasy Painters is the ultimate resource for both newcomers to fantasy art and experienced artists looking to promote their artwork in the professional arena. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PCP/B&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Jacqueline Morley. Art by Romano Felmang. France convulsed in the throes of revolution, and two men - one in London, one in Paris - are caught in the turmoil! This classic tale from Charles Dickens, retold for a modern audience, brings the chaos of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution to life! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Jim Pipe. Art by Penko Gelev. When teenagers Romeo and Juliet meet at the masked ball, it's love at first sight. But Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet - and the two families are sworn enemies. Watch tragedy unfold as the star-crossed lovers try to overcome the obstacles ahead of them. One of the most famous love stories of all time is brought to life in this exciting graphic novel! Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. By Steven Jay Schneider. This edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. This must-have guide chronicles the complete history of filmmaking, from silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation to recent Oscar nominees like Birdman, Boyhood, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 960 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

6th Edition - 1st printing. By Steven Jay Schneider. This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every flm profle is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the flm's history.This must-have guide chronicles the complete history of flmmaking, from silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffth's controversial The Birth of a Nation to recent Oscar nominees like Birdman, Boyhood, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 960 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. By Mike Conroy. Here come the heels and hoodlums! It's an entertaining rogues' review, starring Batman's Joker, Dick Tracy's Flattop and Pruneface, Flash Gordon's Ming the Merciless, Spider-Man's Green Goblin, and hundreds more villains connoisseurs of comics have always loved to hate. Written especially for comic book collectors and nostalgia buffs, 500 Comic Book Villains is a chronicle of fictional wickedness that also touches on Arthurian legend and old-time radio and movies, in addition to the comics. It's an encyclopedia of evildoers that lists and profiles the major recurring villains who for generations have lurked in countless comic book illustrations, flaunting the iniquity that is always vanquished at story's end by heroes who represent truth, justice, law, order, and the American way. This terrific collection, compiled by comic book historian Mike Conroy, serves as a fine companion volume to his recently published 500 Great Comic Book Action Heroes, also available from Barron's. More than 300 color illustrations include reproductions of comic book covers and pages. Readers will also find a handy index and a bibliography. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

New Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Written by Michael Cunningham and Ben Cormack. Art and Cover by Glen Fabry. This brand-new edition of a popular and practical training course instructs art students who plan to develop a career in fantasy illustration. This second edition has been expanded with additional pages that feature many more how-to, step-by-step color illustrations. Anatomy for Fantasy Artists trains students in creating professional quality illustration for comic book art, graphic novels, fantasy posters, sci-fi book covers and illustrations, and computer games! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

Includes Pull-Out Poster - 1st printing. With video games, theme parks, a hit movie, and more, there's no denying that LEGO is more than a toy, it's a cultural icon! And no one demonstrates the power and versatility of LEGO better than master modeler Warren Elsmore. In Brick Vehicles, Elsmore puts the "GO" in LEGO with an exploration of the history of transportation. Starting with the humble wheel and rolling through centuries of land, sea, and air travel innovations, Elsmore showcases 40 fantastic vehicles in LEGO form. Includes full scenes in stunning detail, plus step-by-step projects for some of the smaller models. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Does NOT Include Pull-Out Poster - 1st printing. With video games, theme parks, a hit movie, and more, there's no denying that LEGO is more than a toy, it's a cultural icon! And no one demonstrates the power and versatility of LEGO better than master modeler Warren Elsmore. In Brick Vehicles, Elsmore puts the "GO" in LEGO with an exploration of the history of transportation. Starting with the humble wheel and rolling through centuries of land, sea, and air travel innovations, Elsmore showcases 40 fantastic vehicles in LEGO form. Includes full scenes in stunning detail, plus step-by-step projects for some of the smaller models. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Artists interested in graphic novels, comic book illustration, or computer game graphics will find a veritable course load of instruction in this mega-fantasy art manual. Combining the best of three of Barron's top fantasy art titles, The Compendium of Fantasy Art Techniques presents easy-to follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations that will teach readers the essential techniques for creating the fantasy world of their dreams. Included is content from Drawing & Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes, Drawing & Painting Fantasy Beasts, and Drawing & Painting Fantasy Figures. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Mark Twain. Adapted by Tom Ratliff. Art by Penko Gelev. Using the graphic novel format, these books introduce children to many of the world's greatest literary works. The high-quality illustrations complement narratives that are paced to catch and hold young readers' interest. In addition to its story, each Graphic Classic features a thumbnail biography of its author's life, a list of important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story's conception, general notes, and an index. Some call Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn the greatest American novel ever written. It tells the story of a runaway boy, Huck Finn, and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, as they ride a raft on the Mississippi River. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing.

Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald. Art by Penko Gelev.

The respectable Doctor Jekyll has written his will, leaving all his possessions to the strange Mr. Hyde. But a secret remains that he dares not reveal! This classic tale of Victorian horror is brought vividly to life by Fiona Macdonald and Penko Gelev.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Bram Stoker. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald and Penko Gelev. The sinister Count Dracula lives in a ruined castle in Transylvania, surrounded by howling wolves. Why are the local people so afraid of him? Where does he go on moonlit nights? And can it be true that he is a blood-sucking monster . . . capable of living forever? Wonderfully atmospheric color illustrations and a fast-paced narrative of one of the most chilling horror stories ever told will keep older boys and girls absorbed, and many students will be inspired to delve into Bram Stoker's original literary classics! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based onthe story by Mary Shelly. Adapted by Fiona Macdonald. Art by Penko Gelev. Perhaps the most famous gothic novel in all literature, this is the story of Dr. Frankenstein, his experiments that sought to produce human life, and his creation of the legendary monster. The attractive and rapidly growing Graphic Classics series uses the graphic novel format to introduce children to many of the world's greatest literary works. The atmospheric illustrations are of unusually high quality, and the narratives are paced to attract and hold young readers' interest. In addition, each Graphic Classic features a brief biography summarizing its author's life, a list of his or her important works, a time line of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Michael Ford. Art by Penko Gelev. A classic novel transformed from original text by Victor Hugo into a graphic novel. Retold here is the tragic story of Quasimodo, the hunchback bell-tender at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Fiona MacDonald. Art by Penko Gelev.

A classic novel transformed from original text by Jules Verne into a graphic novel! A scientist and young nephew enter a volcano's crater and descend deep into the earth, where they encounter strange and exciting adventures.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by Robert Louis Steveson. Adapted by Fiona MacDonald. Art by Penko Gelev. Young orphan David Balfour is Kidnapped and forced to work aboard a sailing ship. He and his shipmates encounter many exciting adventures. Features a brief biography of Victor Hugo, his most famous works, a glossary, and an index. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Stephen Haynes. Art by Nick Spender. An ambitious nobleman intends to become king of the Scots. He and his lady allow nothing to stop them - including murder! Written by William Shakespeare and first performed in 1605, Macbeth is one of the most famous plays ever written. These books make ideal introductions to the riches of world literature to junior and senior high school students - and especially to those young readers who are hesitant to delve into the books in their original form. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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1st printing.

Based on the Story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Jim Pipe and Penko Gelev.

The famous musketeers - Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and D'Artagnan - aren't as young as they were in the equally famous novel, The Three Musketeers, but they're still ready for adventure! They become involved in a dangerous, top-secret plot, and find themselves fighting for their lives against seemingly impossible odds in this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure story, vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format.

Softcover, 48 pages, full oclor.

Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by Herman Mellville. Adapted by Sophie Furse. Art by Penko Gelev. A classic novel transformed from original text by Herman Melville into a graphic novel. Features a brief biography of Herman Melville, a list of important works, glossary, and an index. This sea adventure tells the story of Captain Ahab and his hunt for the mighty and ferocious white whale. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

2nd or later printings. Written by Herman Mellville. Adapted by Sophie Furse. Art by Penko Gelev. A classic novel transformed from original text by Herman Melville into a graphic novel. Features a brief biography of Herman Melville, a list of important works, glossary, and an index. This sea adventure tells the story of Captain Ahab and his hunt for the mighty and ferocious white whale. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Michael Ford. Art by Penko Gelev. Oliver, an orphan in 19th-century London, falls into a den of thieves, but is finally rescued by Mr. Brownlow, a wealthy benefactor. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- will keep young readers fascinated from first page to last." Graphic Classics" make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas. Adapted by Jim Pipe. Art by Penko Gelev. Young d'Artagnan, in search of fortune and adventure, joins three of the French king's musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Soon, this dynamic quartet is defending the king against his most menacing enemies, including the King's advisor, the Cardinal Richelieu! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Robert Louis Steveson. Adapted by Fiona Macdorald. Art by Penko Gelev. Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies, Jim joins the crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distant island where a fabulous pirate's treasure is buried. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- ill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last." Graphic Classics" make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. By Tom Kidd. Dragons are more popular than ever as subjects for computer games and science fiction books, posters, and films. A noted fantasy artist shows students how to create a wide variety of dragons from conception to finished illustration. Students learn how to draw and paint a complete anatomical skeleton, apply muscle groups and scaly textures, create dynamic poses, and generally master the skills that bring dragons to life in brilliant finished artwork. Many different legendary dragon species are shown, and templates are provided for tracing and computer scanning. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. By Ian Daniels. The huge popularity of vampires as subjects of novels, graphic novels, films, and other entertainment media has created a steady demand for convincing illustrations of vampires in gothic settings. Author Ian Daniels offers inspiration by presenting spooky gothic illustrations in a wide range of styles, which he supplements with tips and tricks for adding those extra details that give each picture a powerful emotional impact. The book is filled with atmospheric full-color illustrations and enlightening instructional sketches. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Sonia Leong. Manga characters are beautiful, beguiling, and easier to draw than you think. With help from Manga Makeovers, you can take your personal photos and "Manga" every part of your world. Learn styles and techniques to draw a cute self-portrait, Chibi style; your lunch as a bento box; a friend as an anti-hero with supernatural powers; a comic strip about your favorite celebrity; a local bus as a spaceship; and more. Through this series of easy-to-follow exercises, sketching challenges, inspirational galleries, and scenarios, you'll soon be drawing people, pets, things - or even yourself - Manga-style! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing. By William Shakespeare. Art by Penko Gelev. The life of Antonio, the merchant of Venice, is threatened by Shylock the moneylender, when Antonio cannot repay his debt. But Antonio is brilliantly defended in a court of law by Portia, the clever young wife of his dear friend Bassanio. Graphic Classics titles introduce many of the world's literary masterpieces to young readers. Elementary and secondary school teachers will value these books as a way to make great novels and plays accessible to their students--especially to those students who resist reading. Presented in graphic novel format, each title tells an absorbing, fast-paced story dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. After delving into any of these stimulating titles, many boys and girls will feel encouraged to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Each Graphic Classics title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. Graphic Classics titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. Full color, 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, Hardcover. Cover price $15.99.

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Includes CD-ROM - 1st printing. By Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda. This amazing book delights Star Trek fans with a spectacular double-page spread detailing the history of the starship Enterprise in words and vivid illustrations, spreads and gatefolds with 3D features illustrating the Enterprise from all angles, including a side-on cutaway image showing the craft's interior, views of the ship's bridge, showing the captain's chair, main consoles, and the functions that the consoles control, artifacts, floor plans, photos from the TV show, and much more. Enclosed with the book is a fabulous CD-ROM that gives viewers a detailed tour of the Enterprise. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Does NOT Include CD-ROM - 1st printing. By Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda. This amazing book delights Star Trek fans with a spectacular double-page spread detailing the history of the starship Enterprise in words and vivid illustrations, spreads and gatefolds with 3D features illustrating the Enterprise from all angles, including a side-on cutaway image showing the craft's interior, views of the ship's bridge, showing the captain's chair, main consoles, and the functions that the consoles control, artifacts, floor plans, photos from the TV show, and much more. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. By Lance Parkin. Doctor Who lovers, discover all there is to know about the travels of your favorite Time Lord, in all twelve of his glorious incarnations. Fans will have their burning questions answered, including: What exactly is Trenzalore? Where did the Sontraans originate? Where does the mysterious blue crystal get its powers from? Who are the Eight Legs? Which of the doctor's companions come from Bortresoye? And more! Die-hard fans will enjoy going planet-spotting in all the weird and wonderful galaxies that the good Doctor travels to and through. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Carlos Gomes Cabral. The best cartoonists jam-pack their work with action that moves the story along. So how do you capture this kind of motion in your work? Whoosh! 250 Ways to Get Motion into Your Drawings can help. Cartoonist and illustrator Carlos Gomes Cabral shares his tips and tricks to help you create attention-grabbing drawings that practically leap off the pages. It's all in the details: sometimes simplicity, rhythm, the position of a shadow, the use of a speed line, or even an exaggerated expression can make all the difference. Softcover, 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Zombie Handbook: An Essentail Guide to Zombies and More Importantly How to Avoid Them - 1st printing. By Dr. Robert Curran. Combining dramatic narrative with spooky color illustrations, Robert Curran explains the difference between the zombies of Caribbean folklore and the sinister walking dead mummies from ancient Egypt who are said to rise from their tombs and seek revenge when their burial sites are plundered. For readers who believe that zombies really do walk the earth at night, here are tips on ways to identify a zombie and survive his attack. This entertaining book combines thrills and chills with touches of macabre humor to offer hours of reading pleasure. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.