Words & Pictures comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Written by Michael Goodwin. Art and cover by Dan Burr. Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street... worldwide! Everybody's talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows - or say they know? With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms "the dismal science" of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we've got. It's the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

July, 2009. By Richard Stark and Darwyn Cooke. 20 pages, FC. Cover price $6.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Limited Signed Edition 1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $79.99.

Extended Edition

1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

There are few creative names in comics whose influence is felt more in pop culture than Jim Starlin-with his creations Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer occupying such prominent roles in Marvel's cinematic universe. The "father of the cosmic soap opera," Jim Starlin's name is synonymous with the larger-than-life epic, which is why AfterShock is proud to bring back into print this epic 328-page retrospective on the career of one of the most popular and prolific comic book artists of the last 40 years!

Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this oversized volume includes glimpses into Starlin's files and sketchbooks, as well as images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process.

The first edition of this volume sold out instantly. Don't be caught short this time! Just in time for the release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War movie!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Extended Edition

2nd and later printings.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

There are few creative names in comics whose influence is felt more in pop culture than Jim Starlin-with his creations Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer occupying such prominent roles in Marvel's cinematic universe. The "father of the cosmic soap opera," Jim Starlin's name is synonymous with the larger-than-life epic, which is why AfterShock is proud to bring back into print this epic 328-page retrospective on the career of one of the most popular and prolific comic book artists of the last 40 years!

Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this oversized volume includes glimpses into Starlin's files and sketchbooks, as well as images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process.

The first edition of this volume sold out instantly. Don't be caught short this time! Just in time for the release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War movie!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

By Jessica Abel and Matt Madden.

Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is a course on comics creation - for college classes or for independent study - that centers on storytelling, and takes readers through the process of making a complete comic. With chapters on lettering, story structure, and panel layout, the fifteen lessons offered - each complete with homework, extra credit activities, and supplementary reading suggestions - provide a solid introduction to how to make a comic.

Says Scott McCloud, "[Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is] a gold mine of essential information for every aspiring comics artist. Highly recommended."

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 282 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Jessica Abel and Matt Madden.

Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is a course on comics creation - for college classes or for independent study - that centers on storytelling, and takes readers through the process of making a complete comic. With chapters on lettering, story structure, and panel layout, the fifteen lessons offered - each complete with homework, extra credit activities, and supplementary reading suggestions - provide a solid introduction to how to make a comic.

Says Scott McCloud, "[Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is] a gold mine of essential information for every aspiring comics artist. Highly recommended."

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W.

Cover price $36.99.

1st printing. By Brian Bolland. Foreword by Johnny Vegas. Introduction by Dave Harwood. An epic journey through the life and art of Brian Bolland. This book presents a visual journal of Brian Bolland's development as an artist, writer and observer of the world around him. Through the course of the 336 pages this volume comprises, the artist takes us through his family history, his friendships, the comics he was reading, the bands he was listening to-in essence a potpourri of the many influences that shaped his development as one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. Foreword and Introduction by Johnny Vegas and Dave Harwood. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Includes a Signed and numbered Art Print from Author.

1st printing. By Brian Bolland. Foreword by Johnny Vegas. Introduction by Dave Harwood. An epic journey through the life and art of Brian Bolland. This book presents a visual journal of Brian Bolland's development as an artist, writer and observer of the world around him. Through the course of the 336 pages this volume comprises, the artist takes us through his family history, his friendships, the comics he was reading, the bands he was listening to-in essence a potpourri of the many influences that shaped his development as one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. Foreword and Introduction by Johnny Vegas and Dave Harwood. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $83.99.

1st printing. Written by Jessica Abel. Art and Cover by Matt Madden. The companion text to the First Second 2008 publication, Drawing Words & Writing Pictures! Want to be a cartoonist? Mastering Comics will show you how - with step-by-step lessons (accompanied by exercises, tips, and illustrated examples from the work of great cartoonists) providing instruction in writing, developing your own style, book production, and the publication process. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. by 9-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Joe Quesada. One of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques used to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures gives readers the opportunity to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis teaches comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Joe Quesada. One of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques used to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures gives readers the opportunity to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis teaches comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.