Otto comic books issue 1

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1st printing.

Story and art by Franco Saudelli.

Portly and good-natured, Otto Porfiri may not look the part of a hard-as-nails private eye, but don't be fooled. He may abhor violence, but when circumstances require a little mayhem, Porfiri rises to the occasion, in spades! As relentless as he is rotund, Porfiri is often drawn into the scandalous world of the decadent rich, a hidden landscape of sex, drugs, blackmail...and murder!

Created by Franco Saudelli, reknowned internationally for his intricate and often highly erotic work, Otto Porfiri: Drama on the Cliff is another eye-opening Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition!

Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in. 88 p[ages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Franco Saudelli.

Private eye Otto Porfiri may look a little overstuffed, but don't push him too far. His placid nature can turn to fists of fury quicker than the ex-soccer star could put one past a diving goalkeeper. And he'll need those knuckles as his latest list of cases leaves him double-chin-high in sleazy sex clubs, sideshow freaks, nazi punks, phony psychics, and kill-crazy lunatics - you know, the usual!

Gorgeously illustrated and written with razor wit by Franco Saudelli, Otto Porfiri: Red Moon is another can't-miss Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition!

Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in. 88 p[ages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

1st Printing - Story, art, and cover by HERGE (Georges Prosper Remi). Translated by Nicole Duplaix. Join plucky boy reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy, as they travel to Morocco to pursue the international opium smugglers, and for the first time meet fan favorite character Captain Haddock! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 62 pages, full color.

1st printing. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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2nd and later printings. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. In this fascinating biography, comic book historian Bill Schelly chronicles the life of Otto Binder, from pulp magazine author to writer of Supergirl, Captain Marvel, and Superman. As the originator of the first sentient robot in literature ("I,Robot," published in Amazing Stories in 1939 and predating Isaac Asimov's collection of the same name), Binder's effect on science fiction was profound. Through comic panels, personal letters, and interviews with Binder's own family and friends, Schelly weaves together Binder's professional successes and personal tragedies, including the death of Binder's only daughter and his wife's struggle with mental illness. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Jon Agee.

This absurdly clever and funny graphic novel, told entirely in palindromes, is created by World Palindrome Champion Jon Agee!

Otto is having a very palindramatic day. His pet, Pip, has gone missing, and his search for the dog leads him deeper and deeper into a strange and perplexing world - full of talking owls, stacks of cats, storms and mazes, boats and trains and automobiles... oh my!

Everything seems to be the same backward and forward, and Pip isn't sure he'll ever find his way home to Mom and Pop. But you, reader, will enjoy his Oz-like journey thoroughly.

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

Young Reader's Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Hergé. Someone is after Tintin! When he stumbles across a brief case Tintin meets Professor Alembick, an expert with a very rare royal seal in his collection-the seal of King Ottokar the IV of Syldavia. Tintin joins the professor on his trip to this foreign land, but can the professor be trusted? A clue in Syldavian history turns Tintin onto conspiracy to take the current king's throne! But who is behind it? Will Tintin find out before he gets captured for good? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 62 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 62 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Story and art by Bill Slavin.

Otto is a lumbering, sweet-natured elephant who can't forget his childhood chum Georgie, a chimpanzee who was abducted and shipped away from their forest home. Accompanied by a wisecracking but protective parrot named Crackers, Otto decides to hop a plane and look for Georgie in America.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8/ 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By Otto Soglow. A BIG BOOK FOR A LITTLE KING! A long-overdue examination of the unique pantomime cartoons of Otto Soglow, who entertained millions for more than fifty years and whose influence remains current in the works of Chris Ware, Daniel Clowes, Ivan Brunetti, and others. This compendium features hundreds of pages of Soglow's most famous creation, The Little King-plus copious examples of his other work and a fascinating account by Jared Gardner of Soglow's long career that ranged from the socialist magazines of the 1920s to his long association with The New Yorker, which continues to use Soglow's art thirty-five years after his death. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 8-in., 432 pages, PC. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

1st printing.

Written by Frank Cammuso. Art and cover by Jay Lynch.

Someone stole Otto's birthday! When Otto and his robot sidekick, Toot, follow the crook, they discover a topsy-turvy world where rats chase cats and people wear underpants over their clothes. To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of backwards puzzles - but his greatest challenge comes at the journey's very end. On this special day, will Otto discover something even better than cake or gifts? A TOON Level 3 Reader book.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. Written by Frank Cammuso. Art by Jay Lynch. Someone stole Otto's birthday! When Otto and his robot sidekick, Toot, follow the crook, they discover a topsy-turvy world where rats chase cats and people wear underpants over their clothes. To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of backwards puzzles-but his greatest challenge comes at the journey's very end. On this special day, will Otto discover something even better than cake or gifts? Hardcover, 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

2nd or later printing. Written by Frank Cammuso. Art by Jay Lynch. Someone stole Otto's birthday! When Otto and his robot sidekick, Toot, follow the crook, they discover a topsy-turvy world where rats chase cats and people wear underpants over their clothes. To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of backwards puzzles-but his greatest challenge comes at the journey's very end. On this special day, will Otto discover something even better than cake or gifts? Hardcover, 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

1st printing. By Jay Lynch and Frank Cammuso. When Otto meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for - he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn't the best color for everything after all! Two master cartoonists, Jay Lynch, who wrote Otto's story, and Frank Cammuso, who drew Otto's adventure, collaborate to bring all the fun and magic comics can offer to early readers. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. By Jay Lynch and Frank Cammuso. When Otto meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for - he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn't the best color for everything after all! Two master cartoonists, Jay Lynch, who wrote Otto's story, and Frank Cammuso, who drew Otto's adventure, collaborate to bring all the fun and magic comics can offer to early readers. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $11.25

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. Introduction by Richard Lupoff. Accompanied by dozens of photos and artwork by J. Michael Kaluta, C.C. Beck, Jerry Ordway, and more, this all-new major biography of Otto Binder - one of the most talented and prolific writers in the history of comics and co-creator of Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Krypto, Brainiac, The Bottled City of Kandor, and Bizarro - tells a story of soaring success and terrible tragedy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.