Picture Story comic books issue 1

Weekly Digest - 68 pages

Cover by Jerry Moriarty. Stories by Jerry Moriarty, Peter Blegvad, Dizi, Martin Millard, Fleischer and Pfenninger, Ben Katchor, and Mark Beyer. 64 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Remaindered St. John romance comics, collected into a squarebound anthology. Many of these stories feature art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. This issue features Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) #22, #18, and #23. Jane is so eager to get out of her small town, she runs away to Chicago with truck driver Joe, in a story featuring a great "nightlife of Chicago" montage panel by Baker. In another Baker story, Joan finds romance with painter Pierre in Paris, which quickly turns to scandal when she meets his tempestuous ex, Zaza. Susie tells childhood bestie Gloria that "there's a wall of boys around you" now that they're in high school, in a story featuring art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Stole My Sister's Boyfriend; Allergic to Love; I Went Wild in Paris; Wrong-Way Romance; I Had to Be Tamed; My Shameful Secret; I Misbehaved; I Scorned Love; I Carried Things Too Far; I Played Hard-to-Get; Deceitful!; I Ran Away With a Truck Driver; I Was a Secret Sweetheart; Remodeled for Romance; I Overstepped the Mark; Weekend Paradise. Other variants exist. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. THE AVENGERS is one of the most stylish and successful television series ever made. This book contains the cast list, synopsis and background of each episode and series, and is illustrated with hundreds of original photographs, most of which have never before been published. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. THE AVENGERS is one of the most stylish and successful television series ever made. This book contains the cast list, synopsis and background of each episode and series, and is illustrated with hundreds of original photographs, most of which have never before been published. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. Story and art by James Strum. In the tradition of Kamishibai-Japanese paper theater, here's a book where you play a crucial part. What do the monkeys say to one another? There is no correct way to perform this story, only your way. Elegant images by master cartoonist James Sturm are the visual equivalent of haikus, leaving space for children to make this tale their own. Hardcover, 9-in. x 6-in., 60 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Early Printing Edition. Covers and interiors vary with each printing. Collection of early 20th century pop culture, including various cartoons and stories. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 186 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $97.00 View scans

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $19.00 View scans Water damage: Slight.

"Special Edition" or Later Printing Editions. Interiors vary from each printing. Collection of early 20th century pop culture, including various cartoons and stories. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 186 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart Good $2.65

1st printing. Written by Antony Johnston. Art by Matthew Loux. Nick is a struggling photographer headed down the drain until he spots Chantel, a Latina goddess with a bar tab better suited for a biker club than a stunning beauty. With a little exaggeration from his friends, he's the hottest shutterbug in N.Y.C. and the darling of the fashion world. But does Nick have what it takes to live up to his legend or is he destined to be exposed, losing both his career and his girl in the process? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #54, 56, and 59.

Written by by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

Guest-starring the regal Black Panther and Uncanny Inhumans, and featuring the villainy of Klaw and Doctor Doom!

Hardcover, 60 pages, full color.

1st printing. Story and art by Anne Rockwell. This sprightly tale filled with humor that young children will enjoy, is told in simple words they can read for themselves, and illustrated with delightfully detailed pictures in bright full color by a distinguished author-artists. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages

1st prinitng. Written by Felix Sutton. Art by H.B. Vestal. Featuring the life story of one of the greatest American legends. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Circa 1952. Written and illustrated by Alfred Bestall. Stories include: "Rupert and the Enchanted Princess", "Rupert's Message to Father Christmas", and "Rupert's Holiday Adventure". Hardcover, issued without dust jacket. 8.5" x 10.5", 60 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar - these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with their creators and asks about their childhood, their inspiration, their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more. Why do children love and need picture books so much? Marcus confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children's lives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, ful;l color. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Rudyard Kipling. Retold by Mary Carey. Based on Walt Disney's animated adaptation of the Mowgli Stories. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 190 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. A perfect match of form and content, Storeyville was originally published in 1995 as a 40-page tabloid newspaper. Now rare, it was printed in black and white, along with a set of three muted tones ranging from sandy yellow to deep sepia, and it described the arc of a youthful adventure that took its protagonist, Will, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Montreal, Quebec at the opening of the twentieth century. Rendered with humor, pathos and a gentle graphic flair, this story brings Will to terms with himself and his fate. It is a sprawling story that gives Santoro ample opportunity to showcase his love of drawing through dramatic cityscapes, landscapes and seascapes rendered in a unique combination of pencils, inks and grey-scale markers. Hugely influential on the likes of Chris Ware, Seth and many others, this long out-of-print cult work finally gets a proper release with this deluxe new hardcover edition. Hardcover, 54 pages, partial color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. The Toys are back! Join Buzz, Woody, and Jessie as they leave Andy's house and meet a whole new group of toys. Be part of the action as they set off on their rollicking adventure. Each time you turn the page, you'll find a picture that changes and moves as the book is tilted. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.