Mechanic comic books issue 1

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Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Classic and acclaimed Love and Rockets series. Introduction by Alan Moore. "Mechanics" Parts 1 to 3, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie, Rand Race and the rest are in Zimbodia to fix a rocket ship that landed in the jungle years before. "On th' Road Ag'in," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; H. R. Costigan has hired Bomber to find Penny Century; When he comes across her by accident, she doesn't let him know who she is; Big 'Turo finally drags her back to Costigan's place. "Hey Hopey," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Siblings Hopey and Joey talk about their mother and Maggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover with certificate of authenticity and limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $5.95.

Signed Edition. Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover signed by Joe Chiodo and Jonathan Peterson with certificate of authenticity and limited to 1,000 copies. In the far future of our tiny planet human population balloons to a critical mass. In an attempt to stop all suffering and save society, a group of scientific geniuses begin mind expansion experiments. One of their own—Dr. Medula —is the first to benefit from the procedure. Blind in their success, the scientists fail to notice the stirrings of ambition, and before a single other human can be evolved, Dr. Medula sabotages the subsequent experiments, turning his colleagues into a quivering collective of bodiless brains. Now seemingly unhindered, the doctor carries out his plan to reshape the world by genetically molding the human race into subservient thralls. Who could possibly stop him? Would you believe: a prehistoric caveman, a voluptuous flower child, and a vicious velociraptor? 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Everything is New!" Collects New Avengers (2015 4th Series) #1-6. Written by Al Ewing. Art and cover by Gerardo Sandoval. The old order is no more. Now, everything is new! Roberto Da Costa - the New Mutant, X-Man and Avenger known as Sunspot - has retooled A.I.M. as a super-scientific global rescue squad of tomorrow's heroes...today! But is the world ready for Avengers Idea Mechanics? America doesn't want them! S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't know what to do with them! But Earth might not survive without...the New Avengers! The Knights of the Infinite are coming, but what do they want with Wiccan and Hulkling? How will Songbird react to a traitor on the team? And the biggest question - Squirrel Girl?! Really? From evil space wizards to the time-bending Avengers of the year 20XX, this book gives new meaning to the word "new!" Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by VT Hamlin and Dave Graue. The adventures of V.T. Hamlin's Alley Oop continues in this collection of strips from 1971. Softcover, 11-in.x 8-in., 108 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Story and Art by Tsukasa Kotobuki. Radio Comix's first translated manga in America! In the far distant future, humans are a dying breed, losing the war against machines and technology. The beautiful Lady Sonia leads a scruffy band of resistance fighters -- humans determined to break free from the machines' control. To this end, they steal the machines' secret weapon, a special Mechanical Man named Gun, who has been trapped in suspended animation. But whose side will he be on when he reawakens? And will he come online in time to save Lady Sonia's people? Features kinetic action, superb artwork and an exciting story from one of the hottest artists in the field of manga today! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Trent Kaniuga. Gearbox becomes the latest publisher of Kaniugas dreamspace adventurer Creed. Average kid Mark Farley finds a dream dimension that he is able to enter and even control as his alter ego Creed, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. Creeds old arch-enemy Disorder assimilates the Void itself, becoming a mechanical being with godlike powers. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Variant cover. Story, art and cover by Trent Kaniuga. Gearbox becomes the latest publisher of Kaniugas dreamspace adventurer Creed. Average kid Mark Farley finds a dream dimension that he is able to enter and even control as his alter ego Creed, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. Creeds old arch-enemy Disorder assimilates the Void itself, becoming a mechanical being with godlike powers. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

*White and maroon cover* Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Gianluca Pagliarani. The newest addition to Warren Ellis' Apparat line of original graphic novels has arrived! The year is 1907, and Britain has entered into a terrifying war with Ruritania, whose strange metal planes darken the skies, and whose monstrous war engines cast looming shadows from across the channel. Doctor Robert Watcham, lately returned to London from the front, makes his homecoming to Dilke Street. There lives his old friend, and England's greatest amateur detective, Sax Raker. Even as his beloved city prepares for war, Raker is himself about to embark on the strangest, and perhaps the most important, investigation of his career - the case of the man who wasn't there. This is no simple matter of murder; Sax Raker faces haunting questions to which there are no cut-and-dried answers. Is the mysterious killer, at last, evidence for Raker's long-held belief in a secret criminal mastermind? Is it some apparition uniquely belonging to this singular city, a place that seems to have lost all semblance of sense two years ago? Or do all the signs point to something much, much worse? This may very well be the last case for our Raker: a spinning tale of mystery, a tangled story of science, a twisting account of thwarted love, a fleeting glimpse into the aetheric mechanics of the world itself - and, of course, death. Following up the huge success of Crecy, Ellis turns his spark of mad genius to bring us a fantastical tale in this all new original graphic novel illustrated in detailed perfection by Gianluca Pagliarani. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.99.

Limited Edition (Full Color Cover) - 1st printing. Witten by Warren Ellis. Art by Gianluca Pagliarani. The newest addition to Warren Ellis' Apparat line of Original Graphic Novels has arrived! This special edition, previously only available at conventions, features an amazing new cover by interior artist Gianluca Pagliarani. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $120.00 View scans 1.5" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Join Archie and his crew in "How To Make It! - How To Fix It!" Archie's Mechanics No.1 from Sept., 1954. This nifty comic book, with the help of Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, and even Jughead, shows you the "mechanics" of a wide range of "new era" things including a new atomic locomotive, the low-down on hi-fi, color TV, plus the "ABC's of power steering and power brakes!" Inside this 52-page issue, learn "What's Inside a Baseball," "The Pitch on Bike Care," "How to take Better Summer Photos," and much more! Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Good $7.00 View scans Front cover detached 50%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

General interest magazine with a focus on inventions, woodworking, construction and more. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in. 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 1, Issue 3 - Autumn, 1934. General interest magazine with a focus on inventions, woodworking, construction and more. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in. 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Creator-owned one-shot by Nei Ruffino and Pat Shand. Cover art by David Strauss. 24 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Paul Guinan. Meet Boilerplate, the world's first robot soldier, built during one of the most fascinating periods of U.S. history. Designed by Professor Archibald Campion in 1893 as a prototype for the self-proclaimed purpose of "preventing the deaths of men in the conflicts of nations," Boilerplate charged into combat alongside such notables as Teddy Roosevelt and Lawrence of Arabia. Campion and his robot also circled the planet with the U.S. Navy, trekked to the South Pole, made silent movies, and hobnobbed with the likes of Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. By Paul Guinan. Meet Boilerplate, the world's first robot soldier, built during one of the most fascinating periods of U.S. history. Designed by Professor Archibald Campion in 1893 as a prototype for the self-proclaimed purpose of "preventing the deaths of men in the conflicts of nations," Boilerplate charged into combat alongside such notables as Teddy Roosevelt and Lawrence of Arabia. Campion and his robot also circled the planet with the U.S. Navy, trekked to the South Pole, made silent movies, and hobnobbed with the likes of Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC. Cover price $24.95.

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By Thibert, Birdsall, Thibert, & Rennee. Time runs smoothly due to the efforts of extraordinary individuals known as Chrono Mechanics. This first issue begins as a gang of vicious Chronomites attack Team 9.2 of Sector 7 on their daily work commute through the time stream. Things only get worse when they suffer the loss of a team member during the battle and are assigned a new, accident-prone recruit who is so inept that he is unable to hold a wrench or power up his own work suit! The Foreman arrives on the scene to find their ship abandoned, the rookie missing, and a dark entity hiding in the disabled ship. With no way to reach the Mechanics, Chrono, Inc. might be forced to 'reboot' time itself! Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. "LOCAS: Part 1!" By Jaime Hernandez. Discover the adventures of the spunky Maggie, her annoying best friend and sometimes lover Hopey, and their circle of friends, including their bombshell friend, Penny Century. This book collects the earliest, punkiest, most heavily sci-fi stories of Love and Rockets. Softcover, 276 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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2nd and alter printings. "LOCAS: Part 1!" By Jaime Hernandez. The first volume collecting the Love and Rockets stories of spunky Maggie, her brash best friend and sometimes lover Hopey, and their friends. It all starts here! Softcover, 276 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $18.99.

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Written by Paul Allor. Art and Cover by Chris Evenhuis. A new series starring Leonardo da Vinci, his female apprentice and their wooden robot! At the height of the Renaissance, warring factions vie for control of Leonardo da Vinci's destructive arsenal. The only thing standing in their way is Leonardo's young apprentice and her nine-foot tall mechanical bodyguard. Together, they navigate a world of wicked men and war machines, determined to save Leonardo from the world-and the world from Leonardo. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Paul Allor. Art by Chris Evenhuis. Cover by Ariela Kristantina. A new series starring Leonardo da Vinci, his female apprentice and their wooden robot! At the height of the Renaissance, warring factions vie for control of Leonardo da Vinci's destructive arsenal. The only thing standing in their way is Leonardo's young apprentice and her nine-foot tall mechanical bodyguard. Together, they navigate a world of wicked men and war machines, determined to save Leonardo from the world-and the world from Leonardo. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Love and Rockets: Book 1 - 1st printing. Collects Love and Rockets (1982-1996 1st Series) #1-2. Includes full color cover gallery. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10- 1/2-in., 150 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Love and Rockets: Book 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Love and Rockets (1982-1996 1st Series) #1-2. NOTE: Cover on reprints may vary. By Los Bros Hernandez. The original, seminal Love & Rockets comic book series, which ran for 50 issues from 1981 to 1996, singlehandedly defined the post-underground generation of comics that spawned Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware, and so many others. Now collected into 15 volumes, Love & Rockets is a body of work that The Nation has described as "one of the hidden treasures of our impoverished culture." Created by brothers Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, three Southern California Mexican-Americans armed with a passion for pop culture and punk rock, Love & Rockets gave a voice to minorities and women for the first time in the medium's then 50-year history and remains one of the greatest achievements in comic book history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $18.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Chuck Dixon. Fans of Winterworld only know Scully's story from after he met Wynn. But what was life like for the traveling trader before he rescued a young girl and found a new reason to survive in the endless wastes of a frozen planet? Presented in stark prose by creator Chuck Dixon (author of the acclaimed Bad Times series) we learn for the first time of Scully's past from childhood to manhood in the brutal and unforgiving world where every day presents another challenge from death. Filled with the kind of breakneck pacing, savage action, and high stakes that have made the comic series a world renowned classic, The Mechanic's Song will thrill you, horrify you, and touch your soul. Find out how the saga begins! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

By Kaja Foglio and Phil Foglio.

Agatha Heterodyne, the last of the Heterodyne family, has returned to her family's hereditary town with the might of the Wulfenbach Empire hot on her heels. The only thing holding off an outright attack is Gilgamesh Wulfenbach, the heir to the Empire, who has joined Agatha and her friends inside the great artificially intelligent fortress of Castle Heterodyne. Now they must race to repair the mechanisms that once allowed the Castle to defend Mechanicsburg, before the rest of Europa shows up to take all the revenge the mad Heterodynes of the past so richly earned.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 496 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Written by ART THIBERT and RICH BIRDSALL. Art by ART THIBERT. GREETINGS POTENTIAL BUYERS! I am here to introduce you to the brilliant new series, QUANTUM MECHANICS. You may have already noticed that time is a fickle mistress. It can fly, crawl or even stand still. What you don't realize is that these are symptoms of Quantum Malfunctions. I will enlighten you. Time is a big machine; one that needs the constant attention of a special breed of repairmen called QUANTUM MECHANICS. These Mechanics are exceptional individuals, handpicked from throughout history because of their diverse skills and attributes. Team 9.2 of Sector 7 is comprised of individuals like Oot (caveman), Caravaggio (inventor), Zyn (child of the Gem) and Dough (rock god). Of course, their methods are a bit, uh, unorthodox, but they never fail to get the job done. Don't forget to look for me, the Quantum Elucidator! Sure, the Mechanics may have flashy suits, cool vehicles, high-tech gadgets, and Rocket Boots instead of special orthopedic shoes, and teammates who don't call you 'Wheezy,' or say you smell like cheese, or give you the wrong directions to parties on purpose . . . *sniff* At least Mamala loves me for who I am. I-I mean, check out those reviews! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Brian Fies.

Decades after being imprisoned for threatening his city with an army of giant robots, an elderly scientist reenters society, only to discover he needs help navigating life in the 21st century. Experiencing real kindness and friendship for the first time ever, his new relationships challenge the inventor's single-minded devotion for vengeance - just as his plans threaten to spiral out of his control.

An homage to the classic cartoons of the 1940s, The Last Mechanical Monster is about ambition, creativity, mortality, friendship, and legacy. How do we want to be remembered? And what will we leave behind?

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Assen Jordanoff. Art by Fred Meagher and Frank Carlson. Assen Jordanoff provides a detailed look at the ins and outs of the mechanics of aviation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 6 1/2-in., 110 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshino Koyoka. An ordinary middle-school student's life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga series for fans of My Hero Academia and Spy x Family. Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town… except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities. When middle-school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a Mecha-Ude with no memory of its past, they must team up to uncover the mystery of Almas identity and prevent the powerful Mecha-Ude from ending up in the wrong hands. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshino Koyoka. An ordinary middle-school student's life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga series for fans of My Hero Academia and Spy x Family. Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town… except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities. When middle-school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a Mecha-Ude with no memory of its past, they must team up to uncover the mystery of Almas identity and prevent the powerful Mecha-Ude from ending up in the wrong hands. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Tsukasa Kotobuki. From the designer of Saber Marionette J and Battle Arena Toshinden comes a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi manga adventure! In the distant future, a small rag-tag band of humans fight to save the last remnant of humanity against the deadly machines. Their only hope lies in a newly revived mechanical man and his unknown powers. Recommended for fans of Battle Angel Alita. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - November, 1928 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 7 - December, 1928 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - January 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - February 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 10 - March 1929 - Non-fiction mechanical science and technology magazine in pulp format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.