THE KITCHEN comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Daily Strips: 1946-1947!" By V.T. Hamlin. Follow the adventures of the time traveling caveman! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Killing Game!" Written by John Wagner. Art by Arthur Ranson. Modern Day gladitorial contests. It's man against man. A game of murder played for high stakes arranged by the mysterious and unseen "Voices." A player can become either very rich or very dead, very quickly. Harry Exton, soldier for hire and professional killer decides to become a player. A button man. For a man like Harry, the rewards are plentiful-but once the game begins, will he be able to walk away? Softcover, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $7.49

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $7.49

Written and illustrated by Cliff Harper. Deals with the ups and downs (mostly downs, it seems) of communal life. Originally intended as a six issue series. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $50.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects "Omaha" The Cat Dancer (1986 Kitchen Sink/Fantagraphics) #1-2.

Story and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley.

This volume includes the stories "Bizarre Sex" and "Snarf".

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects "Omaha" The Cat Dancer (1986 Kitchen Sink/Fantagraphics) #1-2.

Story and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley.

This volume includes the stories "Bizarre Sex" and "Snarf".

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $498.95 View scans Paper: White Label #4332917002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

1st (only) printing. Written and drawn by Lee Mars. Mature Readers, 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", b&w, 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Go Power!" Collects Sin Comics (1994) #1-2, Atomic City Tales (1994 Black Eye) #1-3, and Atomic City Special (1995 Black Eye). Story and art by Jay Stephens. Introduction by Mike Mignola. Imagine a post-modern world where men can fly, the cartoonists who create them show up from time to time, and girls with extraordinary strength sell underarm deodorant, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what things are like in Atomic City. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1926-1927!" Story and art by Cliff Sterrett. Foreword by Art Spiegelman. Arguably the greatest of the forgotten American comic strip classics, POLLY can now be enjoyed in the format in once enjoyed - full page, full color glory! Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. Art and cover by Denis Kitchen. Introduction by Peter Poplaski. Foreword by Denis Kitchen. Enter the mind of a comix legend! Denis Kitchen's oddly-compelling art has captivated generations! This collection of Denis' stream of consciousness drawings will surprise and delight us, and best of all, they're great fun. These images deliver an immediate punch. Sometimes joyful, sometimes frightening, they're a rare combination of spontaneity and creativity. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 170 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. By Jeff Conner and Robert Zuckerman. Crow: City of Angels - A Diary of the Film (1996) features text, photos and production art from the movie. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. X 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

1st printing. Collects The Crow: Dead Time (1996) #1-3.

Written by James O'Barr and John Wagner. Art by Alex Maleev.

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects The Crow: Dead Time (1996) #1-3.

Written by James O'Barr and John Wagner. Art by Alex Maleev.

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

2nd or later printing. Written and illustrated by Howard Cruse. Howard Cruse became known in the 80's as one of America's most prominent underground cartoonists. Here are the best of his memorable and moving tales, including old favorites from underground comics --"Billy Goes Out", "Jerry Mack", "Dirty Old Lovers" -- and many more satires, parodies, and fables, originally published in Heavy Metal, Starlog, Gay Comix, and The Village Voice. Hardcover, 104 pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $25.00.

Signed and numbered by Howard Cruz - Limited to 1250 copies. 2nd or later printing. Written and illustrated by Howard Cruse. Howard Cruse became known in the 80's as one of America's most prominent underground cartoonists. Here are the best of his memorable and moving tales, including old favorites from underground comics --"Billy Goes Out", "Jerry Mack", "Dirty Old Lovers" -- and many more satires, parodies, and fables, originally published in Heavy Metal, Starlog, Gay Comix, and The Village Voice. Hardcover, 104 pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $25.00.

1st Printing. Story and Art by Al Capp. Softcover, 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: This volume says #2 on spine. Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Very Good $11.99

1st printing. By Dan Barry and Hatvey Kurtzman. Collects the Daily strips from November 1951 to April 1953. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Second (and possibly later) printing - Nov. 1988. By Dan Barry and Hatvey Kurtzman. Collects the Daily strips from November 1951 to April 1953. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

1st printing. An Anthology of Dream Inspired Comics! Featuring the talents of 23 artists and writers including Robert Crumb, Jim Woodring, Rick Veitch, Pat Moriarity, and more! Read this tomb and witness a collection of nighttime tales you'll not soon forget. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 84 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $96.00

Add to cart Fine $72.00

1st printing. Another collection of amazing fantasy sketches and artwork by the master of sword and sorcery - Frank Frazetta. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Harvey Kurtzman. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11-in., 140 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Harvey Kurtzman. Introduction by Art Spiegelman. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11-in., 140 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $9.50 View scan

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00 View scan 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $5.80 View scan

1st Printing. Underground comic featuring Hungry Chuck Biscuits by Dan Clyne, Snappy Sammy "Goes to a rock Festival" by Skip Williamson, Fred The Louse by Denis Kitchen, and more. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $10.00

Add to cart Very Good $7.00

2nd Printing. Underground comic featuring Hungry Chuck Biscuits by Dan Clyne, Snappy Sammy "Goes to a rock Festival" by Skip Williamson, Fred The Louse by Denis Kitchen, and more. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $8.00

Add to cart VG 4.0 $8.00

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Heavy water damage. Writing inside of back cover.

3rd Printing. Underground comic featuring Hungry Chuck Biscuits by Dan Clyne, Snappy Sammy "Goes to a rock Festival" by Skip Williamson, Fred The Louse by Denis Kitchen, and more. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $8.20

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $7.49

4th Printing. Underground comic featuring Hungry Chuck Biscuits by Dan Clyne, Snappy Sammy "Goes to a rock Festival" by Skip Williamson, Fred The Louse by Denis Kitchen, and more. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Kate Blairstone. KITCHEN TABLE MAGAZINE is a new publication that connects adventurous souls, curious cooks, and enthusiastic eaters with talented writers, artists, cartoonists, and photographers who explore not only the how-to's of cooking, but the whys of eating. After a four-year absence, KITCHEN TABLE MAGAZINE marks Brett Warnock's-Top Shelf's former co-publisher-return to publishing, and combines his experience in visual arts and storytelling with his passion for food, cooking, and his deep love of place. The premier issue features a gorgeous cover by Kate Blairstone, plus killer art and comics by Jim Mahfood, James Kochalka, Dan Zettwoch, Erin Nations, Jonathan Hill, and more. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - st printing. "1934-1935!" By Al Capp. Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip of all time, Li'l Abner started on a Monday in August of 1934 and ran consecutively for forty-three years. It became syndicated in over 900 newspapers worldwide and was avidly followed by millions. Creator Al Capp's commentary on almost every facet of the national scene was jeered by some and cheered by many. This first volume reprints the 1934-1935 daily strips and includes an introduction by Capp's widow, Catherine Capp. Also included are articles about Capp's early years on Abner and its characters. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Kitchen Sink Edition - 1st printing. Collects Madman Adventures (1993 Tundra) #1-3. Story and art by Mike Allred. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Kitchen Sink (Tundra) Edition - 1st printing. Collects Madman (1992 Tundra) #1-3. Story and art by Mike Allred. Armed with a yo-yo and a slightly left-of-center attitude, Frank Einstein is Snap City's most impressive masked crime fighter. In fact, he's kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don't forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. This fearless beauty is the only one who sees past Madman's hideously disfigured face to the person within, and wants to know the true story of how Frank Einstein became Madman! Softcover, 152 pages, B&W Cover price $9.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Madman (1992 Tundra) #1-3. Story and art by Mike Allred. Armed with a yo-yo and a slightly left-of-center attitude, Frank Einstein is Snap City's most impressive masked crime fighter. In fact, he's kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don't forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. This fearless beauty is the only one who sees past Madman's hideously disfigured face to the person within, and wants to know the true story of how Frank Einstein became Madman! Softcover, 152 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Foreword by Bill Mauldin.

Featuring Miss Lace.

When World War II began, master cartoonist Milton Caniff created a newspaper strip for military newspapers only. Called MALE CALL, it featured GI's sweetheart, Miss Lace,. Circulated to 3,000 camp papers, it offered a breath of humor and hint of sex in a world at war.

Now, in this deluxe collection, see what 15 million GI's followed each week from 1042 to 1046. Included are the strips the US military censored, Milton Caniff himself talking about the times and the reasons MALE CALL was created, and a special Foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, creator of UP FRONT with Willie and Joe.

Enjoy!

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Foreword by Bill Mauldin.

Featuring Miss Lace.

When World War II began, master cartoonist Milton Caniff created a newspaper strip for military newspapers only. Called MALE CALL, it featured GI's sweetheart, Miss Lace,. Circulated to 3,000 camp papers, it offered a breath of humor and hint of sex in a world at war.

Now, in this deluxe collection, see what 15 million GI's followed each week from 1042 to 1046. Included are the strips the US military censored, Milton Caniff himself talking about the times and the reasons MALE CALL was created, and a special Foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, creator of UP FRONT with Willie and Joe.

Enjoy!

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Few artists in the world of comics and book illustration are as respected as Michael William Kaluta, whose graceful pen has delineated fantastic realms ranging from the alien landscapes of Edgar Rice Burroughs to the barbarian lands of Robert E. Howard. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings. Few artists in the world of comics and book illustration are as respected as Michael William Kaluta, whose graceful pen has delineated fantastic realms ranging from the alien landscapes of Edgar Rice Burroughs to the barbarian lands of Robert E. Howard. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart VG 4.0 $8.00

Stories and art by Denis Kitch, Paul Poplaski, and Dale Kuipers. Anthology of Science Fiction stories including the conflict filled meeting between apocalypse survivors, Dinosaurs quest for God, and the exploration of the after-life. 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $12.50 View scan

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $8.70

Written and Illustrated by Skip Williamson. 36 Pages, 6 3/4-in x 9 3/4-in, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Will Eisner, Andre LeBlanc and Jules Feiffer. Art by Eisner and John Spranger. Wraparound cover by Eisner. Classic Spirit stories, newly recolored in a "marker style" by a Danish publisher. Origin of the Spirit; Perfect Crime; Hangly Hollyer Mansion; Hanzel und Gretel; Cinderella; Life Below; Mr. McDool; The Emerald of Rajahpur; The ODolan; The Guilty Gun; Ten Minutes; Black Gold; Sammy and Delilah. Hardcover, 9 in. x 12 in., 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Milton Caniff. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Scott Hampton. "Ghost aren't frightening, really. What's frightening is the thought of them." - Peter Holloway. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Good $11.99

1st printing. Story and art by WILL EISNER. This beautiful treasury collects the legendary creator Will Eisner's first major work from 1936-1938. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - 1st printing. "A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories!" Story and art by Will Eisner. A revolutionary novel, A Contract With God re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories, each expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx. A Contract With God is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - 2nd and later printings. "A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories!" Story and art by Will Eisner. A revolutionary novel, A Contract With God re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories, each expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx. A Contract With God is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

1st printing. By Stephen Walsh and Kellie Strom. Police Detective Nat Slammer endures corruption, cover-ups, indifference, a bad diet, and really nasty crime riddled streets on his way to the truth about a particularly monstrous serial killer in 1950. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Introduction by Milton Caniff. Edited by Manuel Auad. Take a look back at comic history and what an artist like Alex Toth meant to it! Featuring quotes from legendary artists like Will Eisner, Al Williamson, Jim Steranko, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Introduction by Jules Feiffer. This collection of one of the most celebrated artists in the history of comics features a look at his early works, obscure material and unpublished art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W (8 pages in full color). Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing. "1943-1946!" By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Doug Allen. Introduction by Les Daniels. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 5-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00

1st prinitng. "1934-1936!" By Max Fleischer. For the first time since their original publication in the Sunday funnies of the 1930s, all the Betty Boop color comics are collected! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in. 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. "1934-1936!" By Max Fleischer. For the first time since their original publication in the Sunday funnies of the 1930s, all the Betty Boop color comics are collected! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in. 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.59.