The Griffin comic books issue 1

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Twenty years ago, the Acacians recruited teenager Matt Williams of Earth to become a super-soldier in their cosmic fighting force. Now, Matt's sick of it, but going home is against the Acacians' rules. Matt doesn't care and, with the powers the aliens have given him, he doesn't have to play by any rules if he doesn't want to. So, THE GRIFFIN comes home, accompanied by an eight-foot-tall, banana-yellow sidekick - to family and friends who believed he was dead these past twenty years, pursued by Acacian agents determined to bring him back, or see him destroyed! THE GRIFFIN (parts of which, now totally revised, were originally published in black-and-white by Slave Labor Graphics) is created by writer Dan Vado and artist Norman Felchle and features the inking of Mark McKenna and coloring of Steve Oliff and his Olyoptics computer crew. Painted cover by Matt Wagner. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad.

Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix return in their 39th graphic adventure, Asterix and the Griffin. Accompanied by Getafix, they're about to set out on a long and mysterious journey in search of strange and terrifying creature...

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - Celebrating one decade of the best of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Amateur Press Association Fanzine with short stories, articles and photographs pulled from issues of ERB-APA. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 200 pages, B&W.

1st Printing - Written by Cathal Tohill and Pete Tombs. European cinema has always excelled when it comes to "bad" movies. When continental movie makers combine horror with sex, they unleash a tidal wave of celluloid strangeness that lasted nearly 30 years. From sexy thrillers to pulp surrealism, nothing could go too far. Immoral Tales tells the fascinating story of this unique period, peeking into the kaleidoscope of visceral horror, maverick directors, and erotic invention. Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers- Cover price $17.95.

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Written by Alexander Buccellato and David Wohl. Art by Cedric Nocon and Sal Regla. Mace Griffin has had a hard life. Driven from his family home by the corrupt Enforcers, Mace joins up with the peace-keeping force known as The Rangers. But before Mace can use his training to its fullest, he is framed for the death of his Ranger squad. Mace now has to face five years in a dangerous prison. If he survives his sentence, there is only one place left to turn, only one last hope of righting all the wrongs in his life. That hope is with the Bounty Hunters Guild, and with a new life, as Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter. Based on the hit video game from Universal Interactive! 32 slick pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Ben Riggs. For twenty years, a story has been told about the first company that made DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, TSR, and the story goes something like this: Dungeons & Dragons created the genre of role-playing games in 1974, and that made TSR successful. In the 1990's, Wizards of the Coast created a new kind of game, the collectible card game. People started playing Wizards' flagship product, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, and that competition killed TSR. In a twist worthy of a Greek tragedy, Wizards ended up buying TSR. It is a story of competition and creative destruction, as capitalism teaches us is right and good. That story is entirely wrong. Through hundreds of hours of interviews, endless research, and the help of anonymous sources providing secret documents, the true story of what happened to TSR and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS can finally be told. TSR did not so much die in capitalist combat as it bled to death of self-inflicted wounds. The true history is that of disastrous mistakes, and decisions founded on arrogance rather than good sense. Debts were racked up, geniuses driven from the company, and thousands of products were shipped and sold at a loss, with no one noticing until after the fact. The story of TSR provides a negative blueprint, an example of what a company should not do in the geek business space. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.00.

1st printing.

By Tom Hart.

New York Times-bestselling author and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart has written a poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page. With clear examples and visual aids, The Art of the Graphic Memoir is emotive, creative, and accessible.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, PC.

Cover price $25.99.

2nd and later printings.

By Tom Hart.

New York Times-bestselling author and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart has written a poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page. With clear examples and visual aids, The Art of the Graphic Memoir is emotive, creative, and accessible.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, PC.

Cover price $25.99.

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1st printing. By Fredrik Stromberg. As one of the most effective and powerful forms of communication, it comes as no surprise that comic art has been misappropriated by governments, self-interest groups, do-gooders, and sinister organizations to spread their message. World War II comic book propaganda-with Superman, Batman, and Captain America raising war bonds, and bashing cartoon Japanese and Germans-was so ubiquitous that there was barely a US comic untainted by the war effort. The sub-textual sequential art continued well into the Cold War, with both sides producing comics extolling themselves and defaming the enemy. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ben Dewey. Benjamin Dewey's popular online comic is finally compiled in one collection for your melancholy-tinged enjoyment! The Tragedy Series is comprised of more than 500 sepia-toned vignettes that present those less than rosy paths available to us all. From such heartrending examples of schadenfreude as "triceratops never got to see the ocean" and "taxidermist and necromancer make bad roommates" to the necessary morale-boost of 26 "sadness reprieves," all of life's peaks and valleys are accounted for. One part Victoriana, one part theatre of the absurd, and the rest full of heart, these illustrations delight the mind and the eye. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, PC. Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Art by Cluadia Campos. In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us. It's a pact with pretty good perks - immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad. Until Kyrian meets the most frightening thing imaginable: an accountant who's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there! Softcover, 208 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Art and cover by Claudia Campos.

In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.

It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.

Until Kyrian meets the most frightening thing imaginable. An accountant who's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there. If Amanda Devereaux goes down, so does he and no offense, he doesn't want to die (hence the whole immortality thing). And he doesn't want humanity dead either which is a good thing for us since he and Amanda are all that stands between us and oblivion. Let's hope they win.

From the wild imagination of Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the humorous and suspenseful manga debut of the #1 internationally bestselling Dark-Hunter series. The world of manga will never be the same again.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Art and cover by Claudia Campos.

In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.

It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.

Until Kyrian meets the most frightening thing imaginable. An accountant who's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there. If Amanda Devereaux goes down, so does he and no offense, he doesn't want to die (hence the whole immortality thing). And he doesn't want humanity dead either which is a good thing for us since he and Amanda are all that stands between us and oblivion. Let's hope they win.

From the wild imagination of Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the humorous and suspenseful manga debut of the #1 internationally bestselling Dark-Hunter series. The world of manga will never be the same again.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Stewie Griffin. Part scrapbook, part memory album, part down-and-dirty slam book, The Stewie Griffin School of Hard Knocks Grad Pad is a last chance to engage in childish prattle, infantile impulses, and adolescent outbursts while one still can before it's all over. You'll soon be just another college grad slinging lattes in the real world. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, Full Color. Cover price $11.95.

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Female Force Kathy Griffin #1 - April 2011. Written by Marc Shapiro, illustrated by Gene Decicco. Cover by Michat Szyksznian. Comedian Kathy Griffin's life story. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Norman Felchle. The first series about the space-borne superhero, written by Slave Labor Graphics publisher Vado. 20 years ago, Matt Williams became a superhuman warrior for an alien race, but now he wants to go home to Earth. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Story by Dan Vado. Art by Phil Allora. Cover by Norman Felchle. SLG publisher Vado brings his space-borne superhero back home to Slave Labor Graphics. After the events of the 1991 DC miniseries, The Griffin and fellow super-soldier Anarchy roam the universe, exiled from Earth and pursued by an alien empire. Intended as a new series, but this was the only issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Griffin (1991 DC) #1-6. By Dan Vado and Norman Felchle. This collection contains all six issues of the mini-series from the early 90s. The Griffin tells the tale of Matt Williams, a teenager who leaves his family and planet behind to become a warrior for a mysterious alien race in exchange for super-powers. After a 20-year absence, what happens when he tries to go home again? Family issues are the least of his problems when the aliens come after him and he must defend his planet against his former masters. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Issue #1. Written and illustrated by Rob O'Neil. Promotional comic for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 20 pages, full color.

Requiem for Ash Edition

1st printing.

By Bruce Campbell and Craig Sanborn. Introduction by John Hodgman.

Hail to the Chin is the new raucous and sardonic memoir from Bruce Campbell, a follow-up to the bestselling If Chins Could Kill. It's been 15 years since his first memoir but Bruce is still living the dream as a "B" movie king in an "A" movie world.

Bruce covers the professional and the personal with stories about his quickly canceled series Jack of All Trades, working on Sci-Fi Channel movies in Bulgaria and playing Santa Claus and Ronald Reagan as well as his move from Los Angeles to Oregon where he distills lavender and joins the local Elks club. And now in this updated paperback, Bruce shares brand new stories from his life since the hardcover's publication, including a requiem of Ash and details from his European book tour. With an introduction by New York Times bestselling author and famous minor television personality John Hodgman.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $17.99.

Written by William Marden, Art by Joe Koziarski. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Robert Hack. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

1st Printing. Softcover, 5.25" x 5.5", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

Written by Hank Wagner and Christopher Golden. Art by Stephen R. Bissette. Foreword by Terry Pratchett.

Over the past twenty years, Neil Gaiman has developed into the premier fantasist of his generation, achieving that rarest of combinations - unrivaled critical respect and extraordinary commercial success. From the landmark comic book series The Sandman to novels such as the New York Times bestselling American Gods and Anansi Boys, from children's literature like Coraline to screenplays for such films as Beowulf and Stardust, Neil Gaiman has developed a fiercely loyal, worldwide following. Now, complete with hours of exclusive interviews with Gaiman and conversations with his collaborators, Prince of Stories chronicles the history and impact of the complete works of Neil Gaiman in film, fiction, comic books, and beyond.

Softcover, 546 pages, Text (with PC/PB&W illustrations and photos).

Cover price $17.99.

1st Printing. Art book featuring the works of Rick Griffin, from Last Gasp Comix to Grateful Dead Posters! Cover price $10.95.

1st Printing - Written by Clive Barker. The Scarlet Gospels, an instant New York Times bestseller, takes readers back many years to the early days of two of Clive Barker's most iconic characters in a battle of good and evil as old as time. The long-beleaguered detective Harry D'Amour, investigator of all supernatural, magical, and malevolent crimes, faces off against his formidable and intensely evil rival, Pinhead, the priest of hell. Barker devotees have been waiting for the Scarlet Gospels with bated breath for years, and its everything they've begged for and more. Bloody, terrifying, and brilliantly complex, fans and newcomers alike will not be disappointed by the epic, visionary tale that is The Scarlet Gospels. Softcover, 5.5" x 8", 362 pages, all text. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Andy Warner.

An intimate graphic memoir, In 2005 Andy Warner traveled to Lebanon to study literature.

In Beirut he grows close to a crowd of mostly LGBTQ students and suffers a mental breakdown while the city erupts into revolution. Illustrated in beautiful and intricate detail, Spring Rain is an absorbing and poignant graphic memoir of a young man's attempt to gain control over his life as well as a portrait of a city and a nation's violent struggle to define its future in the predawn of the Arab Spring.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

ST. Martin's Griffin Edition - 1st printing. By Robert Mayer. Foreword by Grant Morrison. Cover by Mike Allred. A new edition of the 1977 novel that revolutionized comics. Robert Mayer's darkly satiric look at a middle-aged masked man pulled out of retirement influenced superhero comics from the 1980s through today. Hardcover, 5 1/2-ion. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. Based on the world created by Robert Kirkman. By Jay Bonansinga. Out of the ashes of its dark past, Woodbury, Georgia, becomes an oasis of safety amidst the plague of the walking dead - a town reborn in the wake of its former tyrannical leader, Philip Blake, aka The Governor. Blake's legacy of madness haunts every nook and cranny of this little walled community, but Lilly Caul and a small ragtag band of survivors are determined to overcome their traumatic past, or die trying. As a super-herd of walkers presses in on the community, Lilly's innate leadership skills kick into high gear. An undiscovered cache of weapons changes the balance of power. But as is often the case in Woodbury, things are not as they seem. Softcover, 4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $7.99.