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  • Issue #1A
    King Classics (1977 King Features) 1A

    1st Printing. Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Painted cover by Antonio Bernal. Story by Jose Antonio Vidal Sales. Art by Felix Carrion. The English version of Spain's Joyas Literarias Juveniles, retelling literary classics in a reader-friendly comics format. A modern-day man is transported back in time to the Medieval court of King Arthur, but the people of that era are not ready for the "progress" that he brings with him. Plus a biography of author Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. 7-1/4-in. x 10-1/2-in. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1B
    King Classics (1977 King Features) 1B

    2nd Printing. Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Painted cover by Antonio Bernal. Story by Jose Antonio Vidal Sales. Art by Felix Carrion. The English version of Spain's Joyas Literarias Juveniles, retelling literary classics in a reader-friendly comics format. A modern-day man is transported back in time to the Medieval court of King Arthur, but the people of that era are not ready for the "progress" that he brings with him. 7-1/4-in. x 10-1/2-in. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1
    Classics Illustrated 024 A Yankee in King Arthur's Court 1

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    A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, 1st Printing, Classics Comics. (HRN 23, 9/45). Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Classics Illustrated 097 King Solomon's Mines (1952) 1
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

    King Solomon's Mines, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 96, with 7/52 date). Through steaming jungles, facing danger at every turn came the expedition - three men and a native with only a crude, hand-drawn map to guide them in the unknown depths of darkest Africa. Their destination - King Solomon's Mines; their destiny - thrilling adventure, a fabulous fortune in jewels...and death. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #1
    Classics Illustrated 107 King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) 1

    King of the Khyber Rifles, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 108, with 5/53 date). Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #1
    Dark Horse Classics Godzilla King of the Monsters (1998) 1

    Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Bob Eggleton. A nightmare rises from the sea! A prehistoric monster is unleashed on the Atom Age! See a nation tremble in terror! See a mighty city laid to waste! See Godzilla's first appearance in the modern world! Originally presented in 1987 in black-and-white, this comic has been newly colored and wrapped with a stunning painted cover by Hugo Award-winning artist Bob Eggleton. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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    $18 Dark Horse Classics: Godzilla - King of the Monsters #1 NM- Combined Shipping
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    Classics Illustrated 127 The King of the Mountains (1955) 1

    The King of the Mountains, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Norman Nodel. (HRN 128, with 7/55 date). Three travelers in Greece are kidnapped by the fierce, feared robber king of the mountains, Hadji Stavros. He demands a heavy ransom and informs his prisoners that it must be paid in one month. If it is not paid in one month, then --. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #1
    Godzilla 70th Anniversary Foil Classics Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters (2025 IDW) 1

    Written by Tracy Marsh; Eric Powell. Art by Phil Hester. Cover by Alex Ross. In celebration of Godzilla's 70th anniversary, IDW is proud to present reprintings of the greatest Godzilla stories ever told, starting with Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #1 featuring a gorgeous foil cover by superstar Alex Ross. Original solicitation: The King of the Monsters rises again, and for the first time in comics, its bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with it in one destructive saga! When Godzilla appears off the coast of Japan, the Japanese government must respond quickly to contain the disaster. But before long, other monsters start appearing all over the world. Can humanity survive this mysterious onslaught of giant beasts? Writers Eric Powell (The Goon) and Tracy Marsh bring the mayhem aplenty, and artist Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) brings the massive monsters to life! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Disney Movie Magic Classics: The Lion King HC (2024 Studio Fun) 1-1ST



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    1st printing. Disney's award-winning movie THE LION KING is one of the most beloved animated adventures of all time. This dynamic storybook retells the story of Simba, the brave lion cub who grows up to become the Lion King. Fans both young and old will enjoy the full-color art throughout the book and the moving lenticular image on the cover! Relive the heartwarming tale of Simba and his friends, Timon and Pumbaa, as they discover the wonderful Circle of Life. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Alter Ego Collectors' Item Classics TPB (2023 TwoMorrows) King-Size Bullpen Tribute 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) #160-161 and 170. By Roy Thomas. By overwhelming demand, Roy Thomas has compiled all the material on the founders of the Marvel Bullpen from three sold-out Alter Ego issues-plus over 30 new pages of content! There's the Steve Ditko issue (#160 with a rare '60s Ditko interview by Richard Howell, biographical notes by Nick Caputo, and Ditko tributes)! The Stan Lee issue (#161 with Roy Thomas on his 50+ year relationship with Stan, art by Kirby, Ditko, Maneely, Everett, Severin, Romita, plus tributes from pros and fans)! And the Jack Kirby issue (#170 with Will Murray on Kirby's contributions to Iron Man's creation, Jack's Captain Marvel/Mr. Scarlet Fawcett work, Kirby in 1960s fanzines, plus Stan Lee and Roy Thomas on Jack)! Whether you missed these issues, or can't live without the extensive new material on Ditko, Lee, and Kirby, it's sure to be an Amazing, Astonishing, Fantastic tribute to the main men who made Marvel! Softcover, 8-in. x 11--in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $35.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Roger Lancelyn Green. Art and cover by Aubrey Beardsley. Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table, " "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, " "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, " and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $22.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table HC (1993 Everyman's Library) Children's Classics 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Written by Roger Lancelyn Green. Art and cover by Aubrey Beardsley. Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table, " "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, " "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, " and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $22.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Manga Classics: King Lear GN (2025 Manga Classics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Based on the Story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Crystal Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. I love your Majesty according to my bond; no more nor less. The aging King Lear of Britain has decided to abdicate his throne and divide his realm among his three beloved daughters. The largest share shall go to the one who loves him best - unfortunately, Lear mistakes empty, overblown flattery for true devotion. His error plunges the realm into war and drives Lear to rain-drenched madness. Manga Classics is proud to bring you an unabridged manga adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written! Softcover, 5 3/4-in.x 8 1/4-in., 340 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Pre-Code Classics Softee: Thunda King of the Congo TPB (2024 PS Artbooks) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1952-1953!" Collects Thun'da [King of the Congo] (1952) #2-6. Art and Cover by Bob Powell. First appearing in comics in 1952 and on film in Columbia Pictures serial "King of the Congo" starring Buster Crabbe. Thun'da was a fictional Tarzan-esque character scripted by Gardner Fox and originally created by artist Frank Frazetta, who left after the first issue and was replaced with Bob Powell for issue #2 who carried on the title until its demise after issue #6. Thun'da was Roger Drum, a World War II United States Air Force officer who was shot down while flying over a valley deep in the heart of Africa. He was captured by hostile ape-men but managed to escape and wandered through the valley, pushing his exercise daily to become a paragon of physical perfection with the help of Pha, the queen of the valley people, who worshipped him after he killed "the mother of all serpents" with his last three bullets. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    1st printing. By John Steinbeck. Foreword by Christopher Paolini. Steinbeck's only work of fantasy literature—in a deluxe edition with a foreword by Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. A Penguin Classic. Malorys Le Morte dArthur was the first book that John Steinbeck truly enjoyed reading as a child. Fascinated by Arthurian tales of adventure, knighthood, honor and friendship, in addition to the challenging nuances of the original Anglo-Saxon language, Steinbeck set out to render these stories faithfully and with keen animation for a modern audience. Here then is Steinbecks modernization of the adventure of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, featuring the icons of Arthurian legend—including King Arthur, Merlin, Morgan le Fay, the incomparable Queen Guinevere, and Arthur's purest knight, Sir Lancelot of the Lake. These enduring tales of loyalty and betrayal in the time of Camelot flicker with the wonder and magic of an era past but not forgotten. Steinbeck's retelling will capture the attention and imagination of legions of Steinbeck fans, including those who love Arthurian romances, as well as countless readers of science fiction and fantasy literature. This edition features a new foreword by Christopher Paolini, author of the number-one New York Times bestselling novels Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr. It also includes the letters John Steinbeck wrote to his literary agent, Elizabeth Otis, and to Chase Horton, the original editor of this volume. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Grades 9-12 Cover price $22.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights SC (2008 Penguin Classics) Deluxe Edition 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. By John Steinbeck. Foreword by Christopher Paolini. Steinbeck's only work of fantasy literature—in a deluxe edition with a foreword by Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. A Penguin Classic. Malorys Le Morte dArthur was the first book that John Steinbeck truly enjoyed reading as a child. Fascinated by Arthurian tales of adventure, knighthood, honor and friendship, in addition to the challenging nuances of the original Anglo-Saxon language, Steinbeck set out to render these stories faithfully and with keen animation for a modern audience. Here then is Steinbecks modernization of the adventure of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, featuring the icons of Arthurian legend—including King Arthur, Merlin, Morgan le Fay, the incomparable Queen Guinevere, and Arthur's purest knight, Sir Lancelot of the Lake. These enduring tales of loyalty and betrayal in the time of Camelot flicker with the wonder and magic of an era past but not forgotten. Steinbeck's retelling will capture the attention and imagination of legions of Steinbeck fans, including those who love Arthurian romances, as well as countless readers of science fiction and fantasy literature. This edition features a new foreword by Christopher Paolini, author of the number-one New York Times bestselling novels Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr. It also includes the letters John Steinbeck wrote to his literary agent, Elizabeth Otis, and to Chase Horton, the original editor of this volume. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Grades 9-12 Cover price $22.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Disney Animated Classics: The Lion King HC (2020 Studio Fun) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Adapted by Lily Murray. Cover by Chellie Carroll.

    Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this fresh retelling of The Lion King follows the story of the classic animated film. See how Disney's artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums, and follow Simba on his journey to becoming king of the Pride Lands.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Disney The Lion King The Full Film Script HC (2022 Canterbury Classics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Concept Art - Director's Commentary - Song Lyrics: From the Original 1994 Animated Classic!

    Enjoy one of your favorite Disney animated classics in a new way: the full script, complete lyrics, an extensive collection of rare archival images, and insider stories on the development of The Lion King.

    Included in this volume are hundreds of behind-the-scenes facts about the production, animation, and historical and cultural frameworks of the film, along with stories from the film's producer Don Hahn and co-directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers. All these engrossing facts and details are brought to life with rarely seen photographs, original sketches, and historical images curated from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library.

    Hardcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Illustrated British Classics: King Solomon's Mines TPB (2013) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by H. Rider Haggard. Art by Jesus Blasco. Cover by John Millar Watt. Gathered together here are three classic adventure tale adaptations behind a Millar Watt cover: King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain and Montezuma's Daughter, each written by the father of the lost world genre, H. Rider Haggard, and illustrated by Bill Baker, C. L. Doughty, Mike Hubbard, and Jesus Blasco! Introduction by Steve Holland. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 126 pages, B&W Cover price $28.99.

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    $26 KING SOLOMON's MINES (2013) 1st PAPERBACK EDITION [Illustrated British Classics]

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    King Solomon's Mines GN (2011 Campfire) Classics 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

    Based on the story by H. Rider Haggard. Adapted by C.E.L. Welsh. Art by Bhupendra Ahluwalia.

    Many years ago George Curtis set out for South Africa in the wild hope of making a fortune. Since then his brother, Sir Henry Curtis, has not seen or heard of him and sets out to find him. As luck would have it, Sir Henry meets Allan Quatermain, an experienced elephant hunter, who encountered the missing brother many years earlier. He had told Quatermain that he was searching for the mines of King Solomon - diamond mines, which most people believe to be a myth.

    Softcover, 70 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Manga Classics: King Lear HC (2025 Manga Classics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Based on the Story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Crystal Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. I love your Majesty according to my bond; no more nor less. The aging King Lear of Britain has decided to abdicate his throne and divide his realm among his three beloved daughters. The largest share shall go to the one who loves him best - unfortunately, Lear mistakes empty, overblown flattery for true devotion. His error plunges the realm into war and drives Lear to rain-drenched madness. Manga Classics is proud to bring you an unabridged manga adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written! Hardcover, 5 3/4-in.x 8 1/4-in., 340 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Pre-Code Classics: Thunda King of the Congo HC (2024 PS Artbooks) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1952-1953!" Collects Thun'da [King of the Congo] (1952) #2-6. Art and Cover by Bob Powell. First appearing in comics in 1952 and on film in Columbia Pictures serial "King of the Congo" starring Buster Crabbe. Thun'da was a fictional Tarzan-esque character scripted by Gardner Fox and originally created by artist Frank Frazetta, who left after the first issue and was replaced with Bob Powell for issue #2 who carried on the title until its demise after issue #6. Thun'da was Roger Drum, a World War II United States Air Force officer who was shot down while flying over a valley deep in the heart of Africa. He was captured by hostile ape-men but managed to escape and wandered through the valley, pushing his exercise daily to become a paragon of physical perfection with the help of Pha, the queen of the valley people, who worshipped him after he killed "the mother of all serpents" with his last three bullets. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Pre-Code Classics: Thunda King of the Congo HC (2024 PS Artbooks) Limited Slipcase Edition 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1952-1953!" Collects Thun'da [King of the Congo] (1952) #2-6. Art and Cover by Bob Powell. First appearing in comics in 1952 and on film in Columbia Pictures serial "King of the Congo" starring Buster Crabbe. Thun'da was a fictional Tarzan-esque character scripted by Gardner Fox and originally created by artist Frank Frazetta, who left after the first issue and was replaced with Bob Powell for issue #2 who carried on the title until its demise after issue #6. Thun'da was Roger Drum, a World War II United States Air Force officer who was shot down while flying over a valley deep in the heart of Africa. He was captured by hostile ape-men but managed to escape and wandered through the valley, pushing his exercise daily to become a paragon of physical perfection with the help of Pha, the queen of the valley people, who worshipped him after he killed "the mother of all serpents" with his last three bullets. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Warhammer Trollslayer SC (2013 Black Library Classics) By William King 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By William King. After fleeing the authorities in the Imperial city of Altdorf, Felix Jaeger swears a drunken oath to dour dwarf Gotrek Gurnisson to record his death saga. In the cold light of day, Felix's worst fears are confirmed as he learns that Gotrek is a Trollslayer - a dwarf doomed to seek out a heroic death in battle to atone for an unknown personal disgrace. Their travels throw them into a string of extraordinary adventures as Felix tries to survive his companion's destiny. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 416 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.99.