Play Book comic books issue 1

1st printing. Includes dust jacket. Story by Ruth A. Roche. Art by Bob Kane (Co-creator of Batman). Coloring by David B. Icove. Reprints Peter Pupp comics from Jumbo Comics (1938). Hardcover, 6-3/4" x 8", 32 pages, partial color.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

1st printing. Written by Matt Forbeck, Jesse Scoble, Devinder Thiara, Elisa Teague, B. Dave Wlters, and Marty Forbeck. Cover by Iban Coello. Kang the Conqueror crosses the Multiverse to find the greatest weapon in any reality, and only your Super Heroes can stop him! Written by d616 System co-creator and New York Times Best Seller Matt Forbeck (The Marvel Encyclopedia, Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeonology) and packed with illustrations by Marvel's incredible army of artists, THE CATACLYSM OF KANG features a series of six linked adventures, one for each Rank of characters, 1 through 6. Play through with a new team each time, or form a campaign that takes players from street-level heroes to cosmic champions! The book also includes dozens of brand-new character profiles for use in your game. Your adventures in the Marvel Multiverse start now! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

101 Illustrated and Simplified instructions for creating simple toys and games. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. What if super-heroes grew weary of simply protecting humanity? What if they decided they could change the face of the world, using their god-like powers to shape humanity to their own design? Such is the premise for The Authority RPG, based on the critically acclaimed Wildstorm comic series by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch! Compatible with Silver Age Sentinels d20, this core rulebook covers Ellis' run on the series, and features all the rules and Tri-Stat System game material players need to create their own Authority campaign. Hardcover, 352 pages, full color. Cover price $44.95.

1st printing; art by Jerry Iger, author Ruth Roche

2nd printing; art by Jerry Iger, author Ruth Roche

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. Story and art by Claude Ponti. In this new easy reader from French master illustrator Claude Ponti, two young chicks get very silly. They make masks, play dress-up, and befriend the letter "A". Did you know that an "A" laughs when you tickle it? The deceptively simple artwork will lure children into the story, and the vetted vocabulary allows them to quickly master the language themselves! Young readers will delight in turning the pages to follow the funny antics of these fluffy friends. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

1st printing. By Claude Ponti. Chick and Chickie love to play in their very own way, whether scaring each other silly or tickling the letter A. As young readers eagerly turn the pages of the story, they'll look forward to spotting all the witty side jokes and hilarious details. The fast-paced and zany narrative by Claude Ponti, one of the world's most beloved children's book authors, will instantly delight early readers and will just as surely turn reading into play. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. Written by Jeff Ashworth. Art by John Stanko and Jasmine Kalle. Cover by John Stanko. From bestselling author, Jeff Ashworth comes the latest addition to the GAME MASTER series, with more than 500 NPCs ready to populate your campaign whenever you need them! Filled with unique Bartenders, Brawlers, Mages, Merchants, Royals, Rogues, Sages, Sailors, Warriors, Weirdos, and more for 5th Edition PRG Adventures, this book will help Game Masters populate their game worlds with rich and inviting characters! Hardcover, 272 pages, PC. Cover price $23.99.

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11" x 14.5", 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.59.

1st printing.

Art and cover by Bill Robinson.

In the age of wonder, Jen, Kira, and their adorable companion Fizzgig must heal the Dark Crystal to bring balance to the world of Thra. This colorfully illustrated board book will guide children to help Jen and his friends learn about opposites by pointing out the differences between the kind Gelflings and the evil Skeksis. Concepts like fast and slow, light and dark, big and small will be revealed through touch and feel elements.

Jim Henson fans young and old will delight in this engaging board book that teaches real world observational skills while engaging with the fantastical world of Thra.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 10 (board) pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

By Kobe Bryant. Photograph by Andrew D. Bernstein. Introduction by Phil Jackson. Foreword by Pau Gasol.

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.

In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe The Black Mamba Bryant has decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary Mamba mentality. Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it the right way, The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.

In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They'll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Bryant's detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant's very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016—and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.

The combination of Bryant's narrative and Bernstein's photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the worlds most celebrated and fascinating athletes.

Hardcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

First printing. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

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2nd and later printings. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $0.39.

The Playboy: A Comic Book by Chester Brown - 1st printing. Story and art by Chester Brown. A journey and tale of self discovery told from a very personal point of view. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Chester Brown.

A journey and tale of self discovery told from a very personal point of view.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Signed by Chester Brown

1st printing.

Story and art by Chester Brown.

A journey and tale of self discovery told from a very personal point of view.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

1st printing. Edited by Alice K. Turner. Cover by Elliot Beard. The stories assembled here provide a glittering array of science fiction at its uncensored best, from the Golden Age to the New Wave, from Cyberpunk to Virtual Sex. Featuring 25 tales tales from Stephen King, Arthur C. Clark, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, Harlan Ellison, Lucius Shepard, Howard Waldrop, Donald E. Westlake, Doris Lessing, Billy Crystal, and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 470 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing.

With the first centerfold image of the radiant Marilyn Monroe, Hugh M. Hefner masterminded a cultural icon: Playboy's Playmate of the Month. This voluptuous new edition celebrates every nude centerfold from every issue of Playboy, from 1953 to February 2016.

Initially published a decade ago, and now comprehensively updated, this must-have edition boasts 734 nude centerfolds and decade openers from literary luminaries, including an all-new essay by Elizabeth Wurtzel on the last decade of centerfolds, and a redesigned package that perfectly captures the complete cultural and aesthetic arc of the Playboy centerfold.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 13-in., 844 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. By Ed Stark. The universe isn't a game anymore. The only hope for a better tomorrow lies in surviving today, and to do that, you have to know the rules. This book gives gamemasters what they need to know to run adventures in the Shatterzone universe: details on combat and interaction, space travel, ships, tips on how to design adventures and campaigns, and much more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

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11" x 14.5", 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.59.

1975 coloring book featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 8" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Chris Jones. EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY! The Book of Taverns contains 10 fully fleshed-out taverns DMs may easily drop into any campaign setting. From the Trireme, a quiet hillside establishment serving world-renowned wines and haunted by a pair of lovelorn ghosts, to The Four Winds, an interplanar watering hole existing in the space between worlds, the taverns contained herein can be used on the fly as impromptu resting spots, or as the foundation for entire adventures. Each tavern is fully mapped and detailed with numerous adventure hooks. You will also find more than 40 new NPCs and a host of new magic items! Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. NOTE: Requires the use of the Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Erick Wujcik. Art by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Palladium Books Presents a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles module compatible with the Heroes Unlimited role-playing game rules. This is a TMNT & Other Strangeness Game Supplement. Play as your favorite Turtle, survive death traps, defeat the assassins, and save the day! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

2nd and later printings. Written by Erick Wujcik. Art by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Palladium Books Presents a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles module compatible with the Heroes Unlimited role-playing game rules. This is a TMNT & Other Strangeness Game Supplement. Play as your favorite Turtle, survive death traps, defeat the assassins, and save the day! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

1st printing. Story and art by Box Brown. It is, perhaps, the perfect video game. Simple yet addictive, Tetris delivers an irresistible, unending puzzle that has players hooked. Play it long enough and you'll see those brightly colored geometric shapes everywhere. Alexey Pajitnov had big ideas about games. In 1984, he created Tetris in his spare time while developing software for the Soviet government. Once Tetris emerged from behind the Iron Curtain, it was an instant hit. New York Times-bestselling author Box Brown untangles this complex history and delves deep into the role games play in art, culture, and commerce. For the first time and in unparalleled detail, Tetris: The Games People Play tells the true story of the world's most popular video game. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Frank W. Dormer.

A hilarious and wacky graphic novel for the youngest readers about navigating friendships - and the playground.

The slide. The swings. The monkey bars. The seesaw. Tuna, Noodle, and Margo each head for their favorite spots, like always. But today, there is a bear on the slide, and - gasp! - they won't come down.

Together, this ragtag group of pals must tackle the playground, navigate friendships old and new, make it through bizarre mishaps, and sometimes get a little... kooky.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.