Renaissance comic books issue 1

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Written by Mat Johnson. Art and Cover by Warren Pleece. After a black writer is found dead at a scandalous interracial party in 1920s New York, Harlem's cub reporter Zane Pinchback is the only one determined to solve the murder. Zane must go 'incognegro' for the first time-using his light appearance to pass as a white man-to find the true killer, in this prequel miniseries to the critically acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel, now available in a special new 10th Anniversary Edition. With a cryptic manuscript as his only clue, and a mysterious and beautiful woman as the murder's only witness, Zane finds himself on the hunt through the dark and dangerous streets of 'roaring twenties' Harlem in search for justice. A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro: Renaissance explores segregation, secrets, and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Bookshelf Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Whole World's Crazy!" Collects Amelia Rules (2001-2005) #1-5. Story and art by Jimmy Gownley. New school, new friends, and a new life are what's in store for 9-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents' divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Volume 1 of the acclaimed series is told with hip wit and charm. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Collects Incognegro: Renaissance (2018) #1-5.

Written by Mat Johnson. Art and cover by Warren Pleece.

When a black writer is found dead at a scandalous interracial party in 1920s' New York, Harlem's cub reporter Zane Pinchback is the only one determined to solve the murder. Zane must go "Incognegro" for the first time, using his light appearance to pass as a white man to find the true killer, in this prequel miniseries to the critically acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel, now available in a special new 10th Anniversary Edition.

A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro: Renaissance explores segregation, secrets and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before.

Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Richard Hamilton. Art and cover by Marco Matrone. Most people think of Leonardo Da Vinci as some old guy painting stuff hundreds of years ago…yet even Da Vinci was once a bold, troublemaking kid who craved adventure—this is his story! Young Leo has spent his childhood exploring art and engineering (and creepy caves) in the freedom of his hometown. But when his long-lost dad drags Leo to an apprenticeship far away, our boy genius soon finds himself out of his depth…and in a city on the brink of war! Fortunately, Leo also finds two new friends who change his life forever: Tano, a charmingly clumsy chum from Africa, and Filomena, a pre-teen patron who funds Leos latest inventions and always wears a mysterious smile—the smile which will inspire Da Vincis most famous portrait. Together, Leo, Filomena, and Tano uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the entire world…only nobody believes them, since they're just kids. So Leo and his pals must grab everyone's attention the only way they know how—with elaborate pranks that harness the true power of Art to open eyes and change minds. Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones, Leo Da Vinci leaps out of history and into our hearts in an epic tale full of action, comedy, and full-color fun! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $12.99.

Bookshelf Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Whole World's Crazy!" Collects Amelia Rules (2001-2005) #1-5. Story and art by Jimmy Gownley. New school, new friends, and a new life are what's in store for 9-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents' divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Volume 1 of the acclaimed series is told with hip wit and charm. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

Bookshelf Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Whole World's Crazy!" Collects Amelia Rules (2001-2005) #1-5. Story and art by Jimmy Gownley. New school, new friends, and a new life are what's in store for 9-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents' divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Volume 1 of the acclaimed series is told with hip wit and charm. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Wars of Religion!" By Richard Bodley Scott. Whether you stand with the Roundheads, the Cavaliers, the Bourbons or the Habsburgs, this first supplement for Field of Glory: Renaissance gives you everything you need to fight battles from the English Civil Wars, the Irish Confederate Wars and the Thirty Years' War. Packed with Osprey artwork, maps and historical overviews, this book contains 20 new army lists and is an essential aid for anyone wishing to wargame the push of pike, charge of horse, and thunder of cannon of the 17th century. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. "Renaissance!" By Richard Bodley Scott. Following on from the success of the Field of Glory ancient and medieval rules, Slitherine and Osprey are proud to present this new rulebook for a whole new era of wargaming. Field of Glory: Renaissance takes a fresh look at the weapons and tactics that dominated the battlefields of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, and presents a brand-new system that captures the flavour of this colourful period while remaining familiar to current Field of Glory players. Completely independent of the early books, Field of Glory: Renaissance has been designed in an approachable and easy-to-learn manner that allows players to employ on realistic formations and battlefield tactics of the early modern era. Hardcover, 212 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Super-heroes are enjoying a cultural resurgence, dominating the box office and breaking out of specialty comics stores onto the shelves of mainstream retailers. A leading figure behind the Renaissance is Grant Morrison, long-time architect of the DC Comics' universe and author of many of the most successful comic books in recent years. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and as a practitioner of "pop magic," Morrison sees the superhero as not merely fantasy but a medium for imagining a better humanity. Drawing on a variety of analytical approaches, this first-ever collection of critical essays on his work explores his rejuvenation of the figure of the superhero as a means to address the challenges of modern life. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. By Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, and Terry Riley. Full-color biography of Elizabeth I presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

NOT for Kids!

1st printing. By Alex Kaulfuss. Imp Daddy's Promise: If you can't learn the ABCs from my book, I will give you a job! Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W. Age 16+ Cover price $12.00.

Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Whether you tune in each week to see veteran Detective Lennie Briscoe analyze clues with wild-card partner Ed Green in the fist half of the show, or to see Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy invoke justice in the courtroom in the second half, you cannot help but get involved with the most human characters on television. With these powerful characters and socially relevant stories ripped from today's headlines, it is difficult to tell whether you are watching the evening news or one of the most intense dramas ever seen on television. Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion was written with the cooperation of the show's creator and executive producer, Dick Wolf, and features interviews with the stars, producers, and writers. It is the first-ever guide to this popular, Emmy award-winning police drama. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, Text (with B&W photos).

Includes:

-the past and current stars of the show-including Paul Sorvino, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Christopher Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, Carey Lowell, Angie Harmon, and Michael Moriarty-and find out who was fired, who left willingly, and who remains

-the show's continued problems with censorship issues and advertiser fallout

-the behind-the-scenes anecdotes about cast regulars, including the fights-both verbal and physical-that have peppered the production

-how Wolf was forced to increase the estrogen and decrease the testosterone on the show

-the detailed history behind the creation and development of the show, and season-by-season critiques of each episode through the entire 1999 season Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Richard Hamilton. Art and cover by Marco Matrone. Most people think of Leonardo Da Vinci as some old guy painting stuff hundreds of years ago…yet even Da Vinci was once a bold, troublemaking kid who craved adventure—this is his story! Young Leo has spent his childhood exploring art and engineering (and creepy caves) in the freedom of his hometown. But when his long-lost dad drags Leo to an apprenticeship far away, our boy genius soon finds himself out of his depth…and in a city on the brink of war! Fortunately, Leo also finds two new friends who change his life forever: Tano, a charmingly clumsy chum from Africa, and Filomena, a pre-teen patron who funds Leos latest inventions and always wears a mysterious smile—the smile which will inspire Da Vincis most famous portrait. Together, Leo, Filomena, and Tano uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the entire world…only nobody believes them, since they're just kids. So Leo and his pals must grab everyone's attention the only way they know how—with elaborate pranks that harness the true power of Art to open eyes and change minds. Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones, Leo Da Vinci leaps out of history and into our hearts in an epic tale full of action, comedy, and full-color fun! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Marwan Kahil. Art and cover by Ariel Vittori.

One of the greatest artists of all time, as well as a genius inventor, Da Vinci was arrestingly tall and handsome. This comics biography shows the process of his work and his inventions, his persecution as a gay man, and how the changing politics of his country and ebbs and flows of those in power affected him and his career.

A turbulent story on an exceptional man. Complemented with back matter on his chronology, list of his oeuvres, and more.

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

Cover price $19.99.

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Includes Poster - 1st printing. Written by Dan Danko. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. Painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who was well ahead of his time and the best example of the Renaissance man. This is the story of one of the greatest painters of all time, and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Poster - 1st printing. Written by Dan Danko. Art by Lalit Kumar Sharma. Painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who was well ahead of his time and the best example of the Renaissance man. This is the story of one of the greatest painters of all time, and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Walt Disney once said of Marc Davis, "Marc can do story, he can do character, he can animate, he can design shows for me. All I have to do is tell him what I want and it's there! He's my Renaissance man." As such, Davis touched nearly every aspect of The Walt Disney Company during his tenure.

Experts in fine art, animation, Imagineering, and filmmaking have come together to honor Davis's contributions to their realms. Each chapter is accompanied by a wealth of artwork. This volume is both the biography and the portfolio of a man who was, on any given day, animator, Imagineer, world traveler, philanthropist, husband, and teacher.

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

Cover price $40.00.

"Unraveling" written by Keith Koenig with art by Anthony Gregori. Full color, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Sina Grace. Art by Nico Bascunan, Carola Borelli, and Kath Lobo. Cover by Vasco Georgiev. THE RINGO AWARD-WINNING TEEN TITANS ROMANTASY EPIC IS HERE! On the anniversary of her mother's death, Raven encounters a mysterious young girl who sends her centuries into the past to the forgotten kingdom of Galonia. Embroiled in a civil war between covens that could decide the very fate of magic itself, Raven must battle demons both literal and personal as she travels through haunted forests, enchanted dells, and ogre mountains to save the day...and find out how her mother had a hand in Galonia's history! Written by Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth, Iceman) with art by Nico Bascunan (Red Hood: Outlaws), Carola Borelli (Avengers Academy), and Kath Lobo (Magic), this volume collects all 26 episodes of DC's Ringo Award Winning webcomic series. Optimized for a brand-new reading experience in print! Also includes never-before-seen bonus content from the creators themselves! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. By Jason Tondro. Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true - knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte d'Arthur and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters and teams like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.