Comic Book Creator comic books issue 1

Make ready for COMIC BOOK CREATOR magazine, the new voice of the comics medium! Behind an ALEX ROSS cover painting, our frantic FIRST ISSUE features an investigation of the oft despicable treatment JACK KIRBY endured from the very business he helped establish. From being cheated out of royalties in the '40s and bullied in the '80s by the publisher he made great, to his estate's current fight for equitable recognition against an entertainment monolith where his characters have generated billions of dollars, we present Kirby's cautionary tale in the struggle for creator's rights. Plus, CBC #1 interviews artist ALEX ROSS and writer KURT BUSIEK, spotlights the last years of writer/artist FRANK ROBBINS, remembers comics historian LES DANIELS, sports a color gallery of WILL EISNER's Valentines to his beloved, showcases a joint talk between NEAL ADAMS and DENNIS O'NEIL on their unforgettable collaborations, as well as throws a whole kit'n'caboodle of other creator-centric items atcha! Join us in April for the start of a new era as TwoMorrows welcomes back former Comic Book Artist editor Jon B. Cooke, who helms the all-new, all-color CBC! Cover price $8.95.

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Edited by Don Markstein.

Over 250 writers, artists and other comics professionals share their tips, secrets and stories all distilled from the pages of COMICS INTERVIEW. Some photographs are scattered through the book but it is first and foremost the insights and advice from comic industry professionals. Fascinating reading.

Contents: Introduction - Tips from the Editor, The Tipsters; Breaking into the Business - Know What You're Doing, The Basics, Building a Career; Telling the Story - Color, Characterization, Classic Characters, Design, Genres, Superheroes, Continuity; The Business of Comics - Publishing, Creators' Rights, The Editor, Professionalism, Retailing, Speculation, The Market, Promotion, Licensing; The Art of Comics - Vision, Dedication, Ideas, Style, Philosophy, Research, Swiping, Censorship, Inking, Having Fun; How Do They Do It? - Working Methods, Tools, Tricks, Collaboration, Marvel Style vs. Full Script; A Little of This, a Little of That - Names, Genres, History, Other Media, Around the World, Inspiration, Everything Else.

Tips from: Art Adams, Neal Adams, Brent Anderson, Murphy Anderson, John Arcudi, Terry Austin, Dick Ayers, Chris Bachalo, Kyle Baker, Clive Barker, Mike Baron, Dan Barry, John Beatty, Terry Beatty, Gail Beckett, Simon Bisley, Steve Bissette, Brian Bolland, Rick Bryant, Bob Burden, John Byrne, Howard Chaykin, Chris Claremont, Gene Colan, Ernie Colon, Gerry Conway, Jon Davidge, Shel Dorf, Gaylord Dubois, Kevin Eastman, Will Eisner, Mark Evanier, Ramona Fradon, Frank Frazetta, Mike Friedrich, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Keith Giffen, Peter B. Gillis, Dick Giordano, Steven Grant, Mike Grell, Matt Groening, Mark Gruenwald, Jackson Guice, Paul Guinan, Bob Hall, Larry Hama, Don Heck, Mike Higgins, Rick Hoberg, Tony Isabella, Jack Jackson, Lance Jacobs, Ferd Johnson, Kelley Jones, Dan Jurgens, Bob Kane, Mike Kazaleh, Sam Kieth, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Stan Lee, Mark Lucas, Tom Lyle, Dennis Mallonee, Val Mayerik, Scott McCloud, Todd McFarlane, Will Meugniot, Frank Miller, Pat Mills, Bernie Mireault, Ken Mitchroney, Moebius, Doug Moench, Sheldon Moldoff, Alan Moore, Fabian Nicieza, Tom Orzechowski, Bruce D. Patterson, George Perez, Wendy Pini, Rod Reed, Mike Richardson, Steve Ringgenberg, Jerry Robinson, John Romita, Jr., John Romita, Sr., Don Rosa, Dave Ross, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Rude, P. Craig Russell, Arn Saba, Stan Sakai, Tim Sale, Jim Salicrup, Charles M. Schulz, Diana Schutz, Alvin Schwartz, Julius Schwartz, David Scroggy, Bob Sharen, Jim Shooter, Bill Sienkiewicz, Marc Silvestri, Dave Sim, Louise Simonson, Walt Simonson, Art Spiegelman, Brian Stelfreeze, Larry Stroman, Greg Theakston, Anthony Tollin, Charles Vess, Matt Wagner, Al Williamson, Andy Yanchus, Tom Yeates, Mike Zeck and others.

Softcover, 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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Written by Alejandro Arbona. Art and cover by Chelsea O'Mara.

Did you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan?

Comic books are now fully part of mainstream pop culture, and this engaging read introduces kids ages 8-12 to the pivotal creators of the world's most beloved comics, as well as the unknown names that have guided the industry to where it is today. From classic superhero tales like Spider-Man to epic fantasy adventures like Elfquest, comic books have inspired legions of devoted fans and accrue sales of over $1 billion annually.

Awesome Minds: Comic Book Creators will walk kids through the important milestones in comic book history and the visionaries who helped develop some of the most iconic fictional characters today.

Featuring Chapters Devoted to: Maxwell and William Gaines, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Osamu Tezuka, Hergé, Flo Steinberg, Will Eisner, Marie Severin, Ramona Fradon, Christopher Priest, Tove Jansson, René Goscinny, Rumiko Takahashi, Héctor Germán Oesterheld, Louise Simonson, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Rius, Katsuhiro Otomo, and Wendy and Richard Pini.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 140 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Martin Sheridan. Open this book to any page and read - and enjoy. Discover once again the direct, innocent, unbounded imagination of those intensely human creators of your favorite comics, for this is their story. Featuring looks at Alley Oop, The Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Li'l Abner, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, The Little King, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Tarzan, Superman, and many, many more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st Printing. The story of comic book artist Jack Kirby written by Sue Hamilton. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Stanley Wiater and Stephen R. Bissetee. Featuring conversations with the Mavericks of the industry. Includes: Basics: What are the new comics? with Scott McCloud and Larry Marder. Roots: The Undergrounds Ascending with Jack Jackson, Richard Corben, Lee marrs, and Howard Cruse. Mavericks and Moguls: Publish or Perish with Denis Kitchen, Dave Sims, Keven Eastman, Peter Laird, Jarvey Pekar, and Joyce Brabner. International Ambassadors: The Worldly Storytellers with Jean "Moebius" Giraud, Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell, Neil Gaiman, and Dave McKean. And, The New Independents: Pass the Ammunition with Frank Miller, Colleen Doran, Rick Veitch, Todd McFarlane, and Will Eisner. Hardcover, 312 pages, Text (with B&W Illustartions and Photos). Cover price $25.00.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. By Stanley Wiater and Stephen R. Bissetee. Featuring conversations with the Mavericks of the industry. Includes: Basics: What are the new comics? with Scott McCloud and Larry Marder. Roots: The Undergrounds Ascending with Jack Jackson, Richard Corben, Lee marrs, and Howard Cruse. Mavericks and Moguls: Publish or Perish with Denis Kitchen, Dave Sims, Keven Eastman, Peter Laird, Jarvey Pekar, and Joyce Brabner. International Ambassadors: The Worldly Storytellers with Jean "Moebius" Giraud, Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell, Neil Gaiman, and Dave McKean. And, The New Independents: Pass the Ammunition with Frank Miller, Colleen Doran, Rick Veitch, Todd McFarlane, and Will Eisner. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 318 pages, Text (with B&W Illustartions and Photos). NOTE: Limited to 750 copies.

NOTE: Signed by Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Dave McKean, Dave Sim, Stanley Wiater, Stephen R. Bissetee, and Will Eisner.

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Edited by Tom DeFalco.

Stuffed with exclusive sketches and script pages, this book offers an in-depth history of the Fantastic Four, featuring interviews with every major creator, from original co-creator Stan Lee to classic writer/artists Walt Simonson and John Byrne, right up to recent and current stars such as Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.50

Add to cart Fine $13.00

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Edited by Tom DeFalco.

Comic industry luminaries discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and give insight into the creative processes involved in bringing the web-slinger to life on the page over the last 40 years.

Featuring interviews with some of Spider-Man's most famous writers and artists, this book overseen by DeFalco gets to grips with the lively creative genii behind the wall-crawling wonder. Featuring Stan Lee, Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Buckingham, Todd McFarlane, Mark Bagley, Ron Frenz, John Romita, Sal Buscema, Gerry Conway, Roger Stern, Howard Mackie, David Michelinie, J.M. DeMatteis, Marv Wolfman, Paul Jenkins and Len Wein.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

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Edited by Tom DeFalco.

Packed with exclusive sketches, script pages and essential information on every X-Man, this definitive look at the mighty mutants includes interviews with co-creator Stan Lee, writers Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont, superstar artists John Byrne, Neal Adams, and Alan Davis, and controversial writer Grant Morrison!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. By Joe Sergi. Since the creation of the comic book, cases of legal conflict and confusion have often arisen where concepts such as public domain, unincorporated entities, and moral rights are involved. As a result, comics creators are frequently concerned about whether they are protecting themselves. This book seeks to provide those answers, examining the legal history of comics and presenting information in a way that is understandable to everyone. As these lessons are explored, the reader will learn the importance of contracts, the basics of copyright and trademark, the precautions necessary when working with public domain characters and the effects of censorship. Softcover, 268 pages, Text Only. Cover price $49.95.