Top Collection comic books issue 1

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #224-241, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #16. Written by Roger Stern, Jan Strnad, and Bill Mantlo. Art by John Romita Jr., Rick Leonardi, Bob Hall, Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, John Romita Sr., Pablo Marcos, Bob Wiacek, Dave Simons, Dan Green, and Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Milgrom. The run that made Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. famous starts here! One of the greatest eras in Spider-Man history begins in this Amazing Epic Collection! Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. joined the Spidey-creator hall of fame with their run, taking the web- spinner to new heights while recapturing the compelling tone and character-driven focus that made Spider-Man world famous. Together they brought classic villains like the Vulture to the fore, explored a disturbing fate for the Tarantula, told the definitive Juggernaut tale and made J. Jonah Jameson an even bigger pain that ever before. Arguably their paramount achievement was introducing the thrilling mystery of the Hobgoblin, showing in these pages how hes one of the most threatening villains Spider-Man would ever face. All this and the first appearance of Monica Rambeau, A.K.A. Captain Marvel! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Fine $16.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects X-Files (1995-1998) #1-6. Written by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. Scully and Mulder's investigation of a bizarre death in a Brooklyn church threatens to uncover an incredible plot involving an "inner government" conspiracy, the Vatican, an unscrupulous antiquities dealer, and the object of the clandestine search--the parchment containing the stolen last Fatima prophecy that seems to have an astonishing way of destroying anyone who attempts to read its secret. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.Collects X-Files (1995-1998) #1-6. Written by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. Scully and Mulder's investigation of a bizarre death in a Brooklyn church threatens to uncover an incredible plot involving an "inner government" conspiracy, the Vatican, an unscrupulous antiquities dealer, and the object of the clandestine search--the parchment containing the stolen last Fatima prophecy that seems to have an astonishing way of destroying anyone who attempts to read its secret. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects Darkness (1996-2001 1st Series) #1-6, 40, and Darkness (2002-2005 2nd Series) #1-6.

Written by Garth Ennis and Paul Jenkins. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dale Keown. Cover by Starbreeze.

With the highly anticipated THE DARKNESS video game from 2K just around the corner, Top Cow is releasing for the first time a collection of the best of THE DARKNESS.

This video game collection brings together the essential COMING OF AGE origin story arc by Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri, and the RESURRECTION story arc, by Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown, which re-launched THE DARKNESS and brought Jackie to a new level of prominence.

And as a special bonus, this collection will feature an ALL-NEW six page bridging sequence which connects the story lines for a smooth reading experience!

This is THE ESSENTIAL DARKNESS!

Softcover, 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Collects Top Dog (1985-1987 Marvel/Star Comics) #1-14.

Written by Lenny Herman, George Caragonne, Dave Manak, and Sid Jacobson. Art by Warren Kremer, Jon D'Agostino, Roberta Edelman, Jacqueline Roettcher, and John Romita, Sr. Cover by Warren Kremer. Back Cover by John Romita, Sr. and Warren Kremer.

He's the world's smartest, funniest - and talking-est - dog! That's right, Top Dog can talk - but don't tell anyone!

One of the biggest names in Marvel's 1980s Star Comics imprint, Top Dog shared hair-raising and hilarious adventures with his best pal, Joey Jordan - and now you can relive them! When Mervin Megabucks - the richest, meanest kid in town - discovers what Top Dog is capable of, he sets out to dognap him! Our clever canine is accused of being a foreign spy and put behind bars - but what is the truth about Top Dog's past, and what will that mean for his and Joey's future?

Featuring King Invisible, Frank 'n' Stein, Royal Roy, Dirty Dog - and would you believe, the Amazing Spider-Man?!

Softcover, 336 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $39.99.

Includes Bonus Cards - 1st printing. Written by Wesley Morse and Jay Lynch. Art and Cover by Jay Lynch. Bazooka Joe and his gang have dominated the world of bubble gum since their debut in 1953 with the irresistible combination of cheap laughs wrapped around pink, sugary sweetness. This book celebrates the iconic mini-comics and presents an extensive profile of Wesley Morse, the cartoonist and original creator of Bazooka Joe. The book also includes reproductions of 200 classic Bazooka Joe comics, complete with jokes, fortunes, and tiny ads for mail-order merchandise. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7-in. x 5-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Does NOT Include Bonus Cards - 1st printing. Written by Wesley Morse and Jay Lynch. Art and Cover by Jay Lynch. Bazooka Joe and his gang have dominated the world of bubble gum since their debut in 1953 with the irresistible combination of cheap laughs wrapped around pink, sugary sweetness. This book celebrates the iconic mini-comics and presents an extensive profile of Wesley Morse, the cartoonist and original creator of Bazooka Joe. The book also includes reproductions of 200 classic Bazooka Joe comics, complete with jokes, fortunes, and tiny ads for mail-order merchandise. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7-in. x 5-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Keith Knight. Knight Takes Queen follows the trials and tribulations of the world's foremost gentleman cartoonist and Star Wars prequel denier, as he prepares for the arrival of the heir to his considerable comic strip empire! Self-published by Keith Knight and distributed by Top Shelf Productions. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Michael T. Gilbert.

From their inception in 1935, comic books - starring Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel - had been primarily written for and aimed at adolescents. There were always the occasional outlier artists who pushed back against the commercial constraints of comic books and envisioned the next evolutionary artistic leap in the artform: Charles Biro was one of those artists.

In 1949, the ambitious Biro - who had previously co-created the realistically brutal comic Crime Does Not Pay- edited and wrote an oversized comic aimed at adults, called Tops. Like several other radical adult comics projects that would follow, it proved to be a commercial failure and lasted only two Life magazine-sized issues. The original comics have since become a legendary holy grail among comics fans and historians, fetching as much as $6,000 on the collector's market: written about but rarely seen and never reprinted. Until now.

Fantagraphics' Tops collects both issues of these oversized experimental comics in their entirety. Some of the best craftsmen working in comics at that time drew these pulpy, sexy, and melodramatic stories: Dan Barry, George Tuska, and others. It includes two stunning pre-EC crime tales illustrated by Reed Crandall, reminiscent of his Crime SuspenStories work. Actor Melvyn Douglas (believe it or not) takes the reader on a tour of utopia, entitled "How Would You Live Under A World Government?" - a positive spin on global Socialism!

A treasure trove of fascinating and revelatory comics history for scholars and fans, this compilation includes an introduction by the editor, the historian and cartoonist Michael T. Gilbert, as well as several other essays providing background on the creation of the series and the publisher, editors, and cartoonists who realized it. It includes a chronicle in essay form of experimental, adult comics endeavors throughout the first half of the 20th century. Tops is a landmark work of historical importance and a mind-boggling reading experience from a bygone era meticulously restored and reproduced in a deluxe hardcover in its originally published dimensions.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Carl Barks, Don Rosa, Freddy Milton, and Al Taliaferro. Art by Carl Barks, Don Rosa, Freddy Milton, and Al Taliaferro. Cover by Daan Jippes. Whos got the sweetest disposition? Not Donald—but thats why we love him! Over the decades, Duckburgs feistiest fowl transformed from a gawky, goosey figure into one of comics most emotive, visually streamlined stars. Now Fantagraphics invites you to trace this evolution artist by artist, with all of Donalds greatest in attendance! Al Taliaferro brings us a 1934 comics adaptation of Donalds first screen role in The Wise Little Hen! Beloved Duck Man Carl Barks sends Donald to the circus in our 1950s title tale, Big-Top Bedlam, then goes on to pit him against witches, Uncle Scrooge—and himself! Don Rosas Donald tackles Neighbor Jones on Halloween in Fit to Be Pied; then Freddy Milton combines Ducks with dragons in The Big Sneeze! Each epic tale comes with new commentary by Disney historians Jim Fanning, David Gerstein, and Simone Cavazzuti, an interview with modern Duck designer Paco Rodriguez—and the inside scoop on every makeover Donald has received. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 292 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing. Story and art by Pete Sickman-Garner. The newest Hey, Mister trade paperback collects the most recent four issues of the four-time Eisner and Ignatz award-nominated series. It includes "Behind The Green Door," "The Trouble With Jesus," "Eyes On The Prize," and "Dial 'M' for Mister." And, as a bonus, also includes Sickman-Garner's cartoon account of who he is and why he does what he does. Join Mister, Young Tim, Aunt Mary and the beloved Hideous Mutants as they hurtle headlong out of Eden and try to find redemption in a world where love is a four-letter word and even God gets lonely sometimes. NOTE: Cover art depicts nudity. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Includes 4 Trading Cards - 1st printing. By Len Brown and Zina Saunders. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Does NOT Include 4 Trading Cards - 1st printing. By Len Brown and Zina Saunders. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.