Dark Shadows comic books issue 1

Cover by Francesco Francavilla Writer: Stuart Manning Artist: Aaron Campbell Television's original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas' ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own... Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Aaron Campbell Writer: Stuart Manning Artist: Aaron Campbell Television's original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas' ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own... Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Virgin Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla Writer: Stuart Manning Artist: Aaron Campbell Television's original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas' ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own... Cover price $3.99.

2nd printing B&W cover by Aaron Campbell. Writer: Stuart Manning Artist: Aaron Campbell Television's original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas' ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own... Cover price $3.99.

# on cover: 30039-903 no date. Includes Barnabas Collins Pull-out Poster. From TV: Barnabas Collins -- vampire! Will he be forced to destroy the girl who stumbles on his unearthly secret? Find out in "The Vampire's Prey"! Characters: Barnabas Collins (first appearance; origin); Angelique Bouchard (first appearance; villain; a ghost). Written by Don Arneson, with art by Joe Certa. Photo cover. Cover price $0.25.

# on cover: 30039-903 no date. Does not have pull-out poster. From TV: Barnabas Collins -- vampire! Will he be forced to destroy the girl who stumbles on his unearthly secret? Find out in "The Vampire's Prey"! Characters: Barnabas Collins (first appearance; origin); Angelique Bouchard (first appearance; villain; a ghost). Written by Don Arneson, with art by Joe Certa. Photo cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dark Shadows!"

By Marilyn Ross.

The original, classic Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.

The forerunner to today's immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last fifty years. These reprints will present each installment in the series with its original cover, but, unlike the Paperback Library books will present the titles in a larger 6 inch by 8 inch format, printed on archival paper and bound to be read and enjoyed without cracking or coming unbound.

The first book in this reprint series, Dark Shadows, will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Written by Robin Furth and Peter David. Art by Jonathan Marks. Cover by Nimit Malavia. A NEW CHARACTER ADDS HER STORY TO STEPHEN KING'S DARK FANTASY EPIC! Roland and Eddie are on a quest to find the 3rd member of their ka-tet. Enter Odetta Holmes, a wealthy, Civil Rights activist, living in the South. But Odetta has a dark secret--and to uncover that secret, we'll have to go all the way back to the beginning... 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover A by Guy Davis. This first issue adapts Robert E. Howard's taut, disturbing 'Skulls in the Stars' short story! Beginning his adventures in England, Kane finds himself engaged in a supernatural battle on the dreary moor road to Torkertown. Cover price $3.50.

Limited 1 for 5 Variant Cover by Gregory Manchess with Dave Stewart. This first issue adapts Robert E. Howard's taut, disturbing 'Skulls in the Stars' short story! Beginning his adventures in England, Kane finds himself engaged in a supernatural battle on the dreary moor road to Torkertown. Cover price $3.50.

Signed by artists Hector Gomez and Jose Pimentel and limited to 4000. Certificate of authenticity from Innovative Corp. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

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Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Cover by Fabiano Neves (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Patrick Berkenkotter Two classic vampires meet for the first time! When the disappearance of a family friend brings Barnabas Collins to New York, he is ill-prepared for the seedy underworld of clubs that awaits him! And Vampirella's quest to find the 'big apple butcher' sends her on a collision course with the vampire of Collinsport! Will Vampirella and Barnabas uncover the shocking identity of this madman before they kill one another? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by Fabiano Neves (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Patrick Berkenkotter Two classic vampires meet for the first time! When the disappearance of a family friend brings Barnabas Collins to New York, he is ill-prepared for the seedy underworld of clubs that awaits him! And Vampirella's quest to find the 'big apple butcher' sends her on a collision course with the vampire of Collinsport! Will Vampirella and Barnabas uncover the shocking identity of this madman before they kill one another? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Fabiano Neves (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Patrick Berkenkotter Two classic vampires meet for the first time! When the disappearance of a family friend brings Barnabas Collins to New York, he is ill-prepared for the seedy underworld of clubs that awaits him! And Vampirella's quest to find the 'big apple butcher' sends her on a collision course with the vampire of Collinsport! Will Vampirella and Barnabas uncover the shocking identity of this madman before they kill one another? Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

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Cover by Patrick Berkenkotter (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Guiu Vilanova The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Photo Variant Cover (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Guiu Vilanova The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Patrick Berkenkotter (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Guiu Vilanova The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Exclusive Photo Cover. (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Guiu Vilanova The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Patrick Berkenkotter (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Guiu Vilanova The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Whitman edition. From TV: Barnabas Collins -- vampire! Will he be forced to destroy the girl who stumbles on his unearthly secret? Find out in "The Vampire's Prey"! Characters: Barnabas Collins (first appearance; origin); Angelique Bouchard (first appearance; villain; a ghost). Written by Don Arneson, with art by Joe Certa. Photo cover. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Permanent Partners!"; The dancer Vanya disposes of her lover Paul by pushing him out of a window; But Paul's ghost returns and makes her life miserable; Engaging in a final dance, Paul throws Vanya out of a window and cripples her. "My Dear Friend"; A possessive female baboon saves a diamond prospector after he falls off a cliff; She protects him and feeds him and tends to his wounds; When he tries to leave, the baboon bars his path. "Everybody's Secret!" text story. "The Jinxed Genius"; Artist Anthony Caxton does his best work in fits of madness; But jealousy over his latest model drives him over the edge and out the window. "Safe, But Not Sound!"; Adam Monny builds a house to protect him from his imagined enemies, but no walls can keep out vengeful spirits. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dark Shadows: The Glove. Dan Curtis Giveaway issue # 1 of 9 issues made. Each measures 3-in. x 6-in. and has 24 full color newsprint pages. All reprint. Has special offers for coin and stamp collectors or camera users on the back cover.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Dynamic Forces Edition signed by P. Craig Russell, limited to 1000 copies (1st printing) with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Collects Dark Shadows/Vampirella (2012 Dynamite) #1-5.

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Patrick Berkenkotter and Jose Malaga. Cover by Fabiano Neves.

For the first time ever, two of the most iconic vampires in pop culture - Vampirella and Barnabas Collins - meet in a blood-curdling thriller! Can these very different vampire heroes set aside their distrust to together bring down the notorious Big Apple Butcher, or will their bloodthirsty natures destroy them before the killer strikes again? And who - or what - is pulling the strings of the Butcher? The answer is an evil older than Barnabas and Vampi combined!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Edited by Kathryn Leigh Scott. Foreword by Jonathan Frid. Includes a history of the cult favorite show, a look at Dark Shadows Then & Now, synopsis for all 1,225 episodes, rare photographs, a memorabilia guide, and more. Softcover, 208 pages, Text (with B&W photos of cast and crew).

2nd and later printings. Edited by Kathryn Leigh Scott. Foreword by Jonathan Frid. Includes a history of the cult favorite show, a look at Dark Shadows Then & Now, synopsis for all 1,225 episodes, rare photographs, a memorabilia guide, and more. Softcover, 208 pages, Text (with B&W photos of cast and crew).

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dark Shadows (1969-1976 Gold Key) #1-7.

The forerunner to today's popular vampire-themed television series and films, Dark Shadows still garners attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. As anticipation builds for director Tim Burton's big-screen remake of Dark Shadows, the time seems ripe to reprint the full run of 35 Gold Key comic books based on the show, first published from 1968 to 1976.

These stories present tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. In addition to collecting the stories, each volume is supplemented with poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the series.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by D.J. Arneson. Art by Joe Certa. For the first time in over thirty years read the first graphic novelization of Dark Shadows. Conceived by Gold Key editor Wallace I. Green as a novel illustrated by Dark Shadows comic book artist Joe Certa this book presents a complete extended story, "Interrupted Voyage," with accompanying artwork. This intriguing story finds Angelique casting Barnabas back to 17th Century Salem, and all artwork has been painstaking digitally colored to perfection. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

1st printing. Collects Dark Shadows Year One (2013 Dynamite) #1-6.

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Guiu Vilanova. Cover by Patrick Berkenkotter.

The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed!

How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family -- and himself -- forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture's most iconic and enduring vampires is here!

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Dark Tower: The Drawing of Three - Lady of Shadows (2015) #1-5.

Based on the story by Stephen King. Adapted by Robin Furth and Peter David. Art by Jonathan Marks. Cover by Nimit Malavia.

A new arrival with a dark secret adds her story to Stephen King's fantasy epic!

As Roland and Eddie continue their quest for the third member of their ka-tet, they encounter the wealthy yet mysterious Odetta Holmes. But to learn what made Odetta the woman she is, we'll have to go all the way back to the beginning. Witness the fateful moment that changed Odetta forever and forced her to face her demons. Learn the Man in Black's plans for the young Odetta, and discover what role Roland the Gunslinger played when the girl was at her most vulnerable. But nothing will prepare you for the unforgettable entrance of the hate-fueled Detta Walker!

Who is the Lady of Shadows, and does even she know the truth about herself?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.90

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $3.30

Written by Rob Levin. Art and cover by Jorge Lucas. A Tale of The Darkness! Go back to the turn of the 20th Century and read a tale of lost love, the depravity of man and powers beyond our understanding in the tradition of H.P. Lovecraft! Salvador Gomes is a broken man. He has lost his beautiful wife and young daughter in a fire and now spends restless days and sleepless nights looking for solace. In desperation, he makes a bargain with 'The Shadow God,' but every bargain has its price... Full Color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories Super Manga Blast (2000-2006) #1-6. Story and art by Mohiro Kitoh. From a dying planet shall come the children of light...While on vacation on a small island, young Shiina Tamai dives under the water near an old shrine and discovers an unearthly starfish-like creature. She nearly drowns but is rescued by the silent, wide-eyed little animal, who Shiina befriends and names Hoshimaru. To Shiina's surprise and delight, the creature changes shape, lets Shiina stand on him, and the two fly off into the clouds. But what looks to be a young girl's ultimate fantasy soon takes a darker turn as Shiina and Hoshimaru become entangled in a struggle between rival extraterrestrial factions who battle in the skies upon huge alien beasts called Shadow Dragons, with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. By Mark Cotta Vaz. The "secret origin" of Batman will be revealed for the first time in Batman Begins, the highly anticipated film from director Christopher Nolan (Memento) and starring Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Full of exclusive photographs of moody sets and exotic locations, as well as concept art, storyboards, and costume designs from the movie's creative team, this oversized hardcover documents the newest spectacular portrayal of the most popular and enigmatic super-hero ever conceived. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Edward Gross. The Terror Begins! Take an indepth look at one of the longest running and most beloved horror soaps in television history. Includes episode guide, behind-the-scenes looks and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Editied by Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jim Pierson. Foreward by David Selby. A comprehensive look at the long-running cult horror soap - Dark Shadows. Includes a history of the show, rare photos, a salute to the fans, trivia, a behind the scenes look, and the Collins Family Tree. Softcover, 176 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos of cast and crew). Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. Editied by Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jim Pierson. Foreward by David Selby. A comprehensive look at the long-running cult horror soap - Dark Shadows. Includes a history of the show, rare photos, a salute to the fans, trivia, a behind the scenes look, and the Collins Family Tree. Softcover, 176 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos of cast and crew). Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. By Laura Parker. Dark Shadows' two most popular characters, Barnabas Collins and Angelique, were eternally bound by love and hate. Now actress Lara Parker, Angelique herself, tells the story of how it all began. Barnabas Collins captures the heart of the exquisite, young Angelique amidst the sensual beauty of Martinique, her island home. But her happiness is doomed when Barnabas deserts her. With this betrayal, Barnabas unleashes an evil that will torment him for all time, for Angelique long ago pledged her soul to darkness and became immortal. Vowing to destroy Barnabas, a vengeful Angelique damns him to eternal life as a vampire! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.99.

The Dark Shadows Book (1988) was edited and published by Hal Schuster. Dark Shadows was a TV show that ran from the mid-sixties to early seventies that was a combination of gothic horror and an afternoon soap opera. After the first six months of low ratings, the show was facing cancellation until the arrival of Barnabas Collins a vampire. Played by actor Jonathan Frid, Barnabas is awakened after two centuries of sleep and now haunts the inhabitants of Collinwood. This book includes an exclusive interview with Barnabas, a guide to the first 248 episodes, behind the scenes stories, and much more. 122 pages, square-bound soft cover, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring episode summaries, photos, artwork, and more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 188 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Art by Warren Oddsson. Featuring episode summaries, an essay by Warren Oddsson, photos, artwork, cast list, and technical list. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 140 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

By Kathryn Leigh Scott.

This fully illustrated tribute to the legendary gothic television series, Dark Shadows, incorporates many of the fascinating facts, anecdotes, and trivia that has delighted fans in Kathryn Leigh Scott's personal accounts in My Scrapbook of Memories of Dark Shadows, delivering all-new text and photos. Included is a forward by Lara Parker, who portrayed Angelique on the series.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 276 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. Foreword by Kate Jackson. Introduction by Kathryn Leigh Scott. This volume presents producer/director Dan Curtis' original shooting scripts from the Dark Shadow movies "House of Dark Shadows" and "Night of Dark Shadows." Softcover, 312 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos of cast and crew). Cover price $21.95.

2nd and later printings. Foreword by Kate Jackson. Introduction by Kathryn Leigh Scott. This volume presents producer/director Dan Curtis' original shooting scripts from the Dark Shadow movies "House of Dark Shadows" and "Night of Dark Shadows." Softcover, 312 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos of cast and crew). Cover price $21.95.

Art by John Fraziano Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jim Pierson. Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood presents a look back at four decades of the successful spooky soap opera that made sympathetic vampire Barnabas Collins a pop culture phenomenon and prompted the big-screen revival starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton. The large format book includes color photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Kathryn Leigh Scott and three other original cast members. With the ongoing fascination for all things vampiric, this book about the making of the new film and the history of the original series will be an enticing volume for new and old fans alike. Softcover, 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.