Comic books in 'Comic History'

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Expanded and Updated Edition

2nd and later printings. By Bill Schelly.

This book-length history of Comic Fandom's early years was nominated for an Eisner Award in 1996, and now returns in revised and expanded form.

Includes 40 extra pages, an 8-page color insert, and a brand-new cover by Michael Gilbert.

Schelly's fascinating text tells how it all began in the 1960s: the fanzines, the dealers, the comicons. Also included are over 75 photos, almost 200 gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: You might recognize a handsome young devil in a photo of the Texas Trio on page 56. It's none other than Lone Star Comics' very own founder, Buddy Saunders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. By Les Daniels. From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, DC Comics blazed a creative, innovative trail in popular culture, and the company has remained at the forefront of the comics ever since. In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated "blast from the past," comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented '365 image' visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1935-1956!"

Written by Paul Levitz.

The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces DC Comics's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the McCarthy '50s in over 400 pages bursting with comics, art, photographs, and more comics. The first in a new series, expanded from the Eisner Award-winning book, 75 Years of DC Comics, hits the shelf at a reader friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and over 1,000 new images across five volumes. Featuring a new interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.95.

Bibliotheca Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1935-1956!"

Written by Paul Levitz.

Get the ultimate insights on the heyday of DC Comics. Spanning from 1935 to 1956, more than 600 pages of covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills,and ephemera chart the creators, the stories, and the game-changing super heroes Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Superman's story, and those of Batman, Wonder Woman, and hundreds of other DC Comics characters, are all told in The Golden Age of DC Comics Expanded from the Eisner Award-winning XL book, 75 Years of DC Comics, this edition offers readers the ultimate insight on DC's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic-book burnings of the McCarthy '50s. Also included is an exclusive interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 672 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

By Alan Morton.

A Comprehensive Guide to Science Ficrtion, Fantasy, and Horror Television of the 1940s and 1950s.

In the early 1950s, television was in its infancy. In the U.S., outer space adventure series such as Captain Video and His Video Rangers, Space Patrol, and Tom Corbett: Space Cadet entertained young baby boomers, while adults enjoyed series such as Tales of Tomorrow and Lights Out.

Here, in one volume, are all the available details on these and other science fiction, fantasy and horror series and serials from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. A total of 48 programs are covered with a series overview, cast, and episode details with a synopsis, guest cast, date of broadcast, and writer and director credits.

Softcover, 6-in. x -in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Text by Ron Goulart.

Noted comics historian Ron Goulart has produced the final word on good girls in the comic books with Good Girl Art, chronicling the history of the good girl in comics from the beginning, in the comic book sweatshops of the late 1930s, through the war years, the 1950s, to the present.

Featuring over 200 illustrations, Good Girl Art showcases rarely seen original artwork by such legendary comic artists as Matt Baker, Lee Elias, Frank Cho, Adam Hughes, Joe Chiodo, and Dave Stevens.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, Part Two argues for an holistic model based around the symbols of the crypt, the spectre and the archive, and Part Three combines cultural and textual analysis, concluding with case studies of two of the most famous gothic archetypes in comics: the vampire and the zombie. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $40.00.

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. The comics within capture in intimate, often awkward, but always relatable detail the tribulations and triumphs of life. In particular, the lives of 18 Jewish women artists who bare all in their work, which appeared in the internationally acclaimed exhibition "Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women." The comics are enhanced by original essays and interviews with the artists that provide further insight into the creation of autobiographical comics that resonate beyond self, beyond gender, and beyond ethnicity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 316 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.00

1st printing. By Jeff McLaughlin. In a follow-up to Comics as Philosophy, international contributors address two questions: Which philosophical insights, concepts, and tools can shed light on the graphic novel? And how can the graphic novel cast light on the concerns of philosophy? Each contributor ponders a well-known graphic novel to illuminate ways in which philosophy can untangle particular combinations of image and written word for deeper understanding. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text. Cover price $65.00.

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1st printing.

One of the most significant transformations in literature for children and young adults during the last twenty years has been the resurgence of comics. Educators and librarians extol the benefits of comics reading, and increasingly, children's and YA comics and comics hybrids have won major prizes, including the Printz Award and the National Book Award. Despite the popularity and influence of children's and YA graphic novels, the genre has not received adequate scholarly attention.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 372 pages, N&W. Cover price $30.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

1st printing.

By Ron Goulart.

Boasting more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations showcasing many rare comic book covers and interior art, complemented by a rich, extensive historical perspective exploring the history of American comic books spanning the 1930s to the present, this hardcover treasury will capture the nostalgic heart of comic book fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 344 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Chloe Perkins. Art and cover by Scott Burroughs. Did you know that many of the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas were voiced by regular kids from the producer's neighborhood? Or that Charles M. Schulz had his first sketch published at age fourteen in the local newspaper's "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" feature? What about that NASA has an award called the Silver Snoopy for outstanding achievements related to flight safety and mission success? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang, and amaze your friends with all you've learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. by Harry Harrison. Birds do it, Bees do it - but do Martians do it? Do Humanoids? Or humans with Humanoids? Harry Harrison answers these questions in GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, a collection of some of the strangest and most exotic science fiction illustrations of sexual behavior. Includes over 150 illustrations, 60 pages in full color. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 118 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

1st printing. by Harry Harrison. Birds do it, Bees do it - but do Martians do it? Do Humanoids? Or humans with Humanoids? Harry Harrison answers these questions in GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, a collection of some of the strangest and most exotic science fiction illustrations of sexual behavior. Includes over 150 illustrations, 60 pages in full color. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 118 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By Paul Gravett and Peter Stanbury. Featuring comic covers, pages, annuals, toys, and collectibles, this dazzling overview of a century of British comics and their creators is lavishly enhanced with 350 color illustrations. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 190 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

By Jules Feiffer.

Superman! Batman! Captain Marvel! Captain America! The Spirit!

Jules Feiffer's The Great Comic Book Heroes: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning author's classic essay on the four-color characters he thrilled to as a youth and that inspired him to become one of the 20th century's most renowned cartoonists.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. by Don Hutchison. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of the pulp heroes that inspired the modern day super heroes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

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2nd and later printings. by Don Hutchison. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of the pulp heroes that inspired the modern day super heroes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson. Since The Green Hornet first appeared on radio in 1936, he has made the transition to motion pictures, comics, and television. For the first time, the complete story of this crime fighter is unmasked, as prolific TV and radio historians Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson usher you into the Black Beauty. A complete history of the radio series from the creation to the untold adventures is all provided under one cover. Also included are the two cliffhanger serials of the early forties, the unaired 1952 television pilot, the long-running comic books, and the William Dozier television series (1966-67) starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee. Whether you are a casual fan or a serious enthusiast of the series, here is everything you want to know about The Green Hornet! Softcover, 800 pages, B&W. Cover price $44.95.

1st printing. By Mark Voger. It's all too beautiful! From Woodstock to "The Banana Splits," from "Sgt. Pepper" to "H.R. Pufnstuf," from Altamont to "The Partridge Family," Groovy is a far-out trip to the era of lava lamps and love beads. This profusely illustrated hardcover book, in psychedelic color, features interviews with icons of grooviness such as Peter Max, Brian Wilson, Peter Fonda, Melanie, David Cassidy, members of the Jefferson Airplane, Cream, the Doors, the Cowsills and Vanilla Fudge; and cast members of groovy TV shows like "The Monkees," "Laugh-In" and "The Brady Bunch." A color-saturated pop-culture history written and designed by Mark Voger, Groovy is one trip that doesn't require dangerous chemicals! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Includes Art Print

1st printing.

By Marc Sumerak. Cover by Dale Keown.

Explore the greatest art from five decades of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy comics with this deluxe art book. The Guardians of the Galaxy made their first appearance in the pages of Marvel Super-Heroes back in 1969, and while the team's lineup has changed significantly over the years, its popularity with fans has continued to grow and grow.

This deluxe book delves into the creation and evolution of the Guardians through exclusive interviews with the writers and artists who have brought them to life.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Nick Jones. Foreword by Dan Abnett. Marvel's greatest band of intergalactic outlaws have become ever more crucial to the comic book Marvel Universe and its key story lines, ultimately inspiring their inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Fans all over the world have enjoyed their comics and movie adventures, and many will be wondering how the Guardians came to be the galaxy's most wanted crew of cosmic rogues. This new, updated, and expanded edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy Ultimate Guide gives the lowdown on the motley team's entire story, from their earliest incarnations to their latest story lines and future legacy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing.

By Nick Jones.

Find out everything you need to know about the heroic team of cosmic adventurers with Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws. This comprehensive guide celebrates the exciting world of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with a decade-by-decade history that charts all the incarnations of the group. The book examines iconic characters like Groot and Star-Lord, showcases key comic book issues, and explores important storylines. Packed with information on allies, enemies, locations, and much more, this book is a must-have for fans of Marvel comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By C. Hatfield. Jack Kirby is one of the most influential and popular artists in comics history. With Stan Lee, he created the Fantastic Four and defined the drawing and narrative style of Marvel Comics from the 1960s to the present day. Kirby's distinctive narrative drawing, use of bold abstraction, and creation of angst-ridden and morally flawed heroes mark him as one of the most influential mainstream creators in comics. Charles Hatfield analyzes the development of Kirby's cartooning technique, his use of dynamic composition, the recurring themes and moral ambiguities in his work, his eventual split from Lee, and his later work as a solo artist. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Michael Swanigan and Darell McNeil.

A complete episode guide to the animated exploits of Hanna-Barbera's Saturday morning cartoon superheroes! Volume 1 covers Johnny Quest, Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, the Fantastic Four, the Super Friends, All-Star Super Friends, Challenge of the Super Friends, The Legendary Super Powers Team, and Galactic Guardians!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 174 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

Limited Edition Peanuts Collectible Print SET 01. Published by Star-Telegram in 2000, these limited reproduction prints commemorate the retirement of the legendary Charles M. Schulz. The back of each print contains a short biography on Schulz.

Peanuts Collector Comic #1 - first-ever PEANUTS Sunday strip to appear in color. It was published in January 6, 1952.
Peanuts Collector Comic #2 - first appearance of the World War I Flying Ace. It was published January 9, 1966.
Peanuts Collector Comic #3 - the first Sunday appearance of Joe Cool. It was published in September 12, 1971
Peanuts Collector Comic #4 - tribute to D-Day veterans. It is the first time that Charles Schulz incorporated a photograph into Peanuts. {General Dwight D. Eisenhower} June 6, 1944.

SET 1 contains four 13" x 10" prints inside a 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" envelope.

1st printing. By Mark Arnold. Harvey Comics - the name conjures up images of characters such as Casper, the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy adorning small TV sets alongside the spine of their comic books. But the Harvey story was much, much more. A company started by Alfred Harvey in 1941, Harvey continued on with a number of genres including war, romance and horror, and fortuitously acquired the publishing rights to Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios animated cartoon characters including Baby Huey, Little Audrey and Herman & Katnip. Comic book and animation historian and Harvey expert Mark Arnold finally tells the complete story of Alfred Harvey's amazing company in The Harvey Comics Companion! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 774 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.00.

1st printing.

Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Bill Schelly. Art by Harvey Kurtzman.

Harvey Kurtzman created MAD, and MAD revolutionized humor in America. But how did Kurtzman invent MAD, and why did he leave it shortly after it burst onto the scene? Through interviews with colleagues, friends and family and an examination of Kurtzman's personal archives, this book tells the incredible true story of one the 20th century's greatest humorists. His family life, an FBI investigation during the McCarthy Era and his legal battles with William M. Gaines are all revealed for the fist time.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 640 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

By Doug Zawisza.

Instantly recognizable among comic fans, Hawkman is one of the most iconic heroes ever created. Inspired by tales as old as mankind and those much more recent, this four-color legend has left an indelible mark upon the comic industry.

Behind a fabulous Cliff Chiang cover, this collection contains interviews and commentary from many who have helped Hawkman soar through the ages, including Joe Kubert, Geoff Johns, Shelly Moldoff, Timothy Truman, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Rags Morales, Stephen Sadowski, Don Kramer, Ben Raab, Tony Isabella, Dan Jurgens, Roy Thomas, Steve Lieber, Murphy Anderson, and many other top comics creators.

Also included is a copious image parade, profiles on the Hawks through the ages, as well as their allies and adversaries, and a timeline of Hawkman's storied existence throughout the DC Comics Universe. With insight into the character and the creators who made him what he is, The Hawkman Companion is certain to please any Hawkfan.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Box Brown. Brian "Box" Brown brings history and culture to life through his comics. In his next graphic novel, he unravels how marketing that targeted children in the 1980s has shaped adults in the present. Powered by the advent of television and super-charged by the deregulation era of the 1980s, media companies and toy manufacturers joined forces to dominate the psyches of American children. But what are the consequences when a developing brain is saturated with the same kind of marketing bombardment found in Red Scare propaganda? In The He-Man Effect, Brown shows us how corporate manipulation brought muscular, accessory-stuffed action figures to dizzying heights, bringing beloved brands like He-Man, Transformers, My Little Pony, and even Mickey Mouse himself into the spotlight. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni. Art and cover by Gary Gianni.

After many years of talking about Moby-Dick (the book and the film), Victorian ghost stories, comics, folklore and history in general, Mike Mignola, Hellboy, and Gary Gianni embarked on a graphic-novel adventure titled Into the Silent Sea. Mike Mignola's Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea Studio Edition is a glorious, oversized deluxe treatment showcasing Gianni's original artwork in an exquisite hardcover book. The 144-page collection includes revealing commentary regarding how two legendary comic-book creators seamlessly developed the Hellboy sea saga from the core of an idea into a finished work of art. The combined talents of Mignola and Gianni are on display as the reader follows along the path of the creative process: The script, preliminary roughs, reference photos, completed pencil drawings and finished inks are all shared and discussed. The pencil drawings, many of which have never been seen before by the public, provide insight not only for the student but also for any fan who enjoys lavishly reproduced comic art.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Written by STEVE WEINER, JASON HALL, VICTORIA BLAKE, and MIKE MIGNOLA. Art by MIKE MIGNOLA. Corresponding with the release of the second Hellboy film, Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to the Hellboy universe, including a timeline mapping out the events in over a decade's worth of comics and novels-and several millennia of in-comic continuity! Written by Steve Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion), Victoria Blake (The Oregonian, NPR) and Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper; Trigger; Detective Comics) and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics as well as a handful of new drawings from Mignola, this volume offers thorough documentation of the Hellboy universe, compiling the many complex pieces that make up the life of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator into an easily understandable format and condensing Mignola's masterful storytelling into an encyclopedic reference guide-including previously unrevealed secrets! From the hidden history of Abe Sapien to the secret origin of the world, this complete compendium is every hardcore Hellboy fan's key to the mind of Mike Mignola, and the ultimate introduction for anyone looking to begin their journey in the weird and wondrous world he has created. Including up-to-the-minute coverage of the Hellboy Universe, as well as the definitive Hellboy and B.P.R.D. bibliography! The definitive guide to the world's greatest paranormal investigator! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Cover by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart.

Mike Mignola has expanded Hellboy into the most exciting group of books since the early Marvel universe, and his style has influenced art and illustration far beyond the world of comics. Selected finished pieces are shown alongside sketches and raw scans from the last twenty years.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings.

Cover by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart.

Mike Mignola has expanded Hellboy into the most exciting group of books since the early Marvel universe, and his style has influenced art and illustration far beyond the world of comics. Selected finished pieces are shown alongside sketches and raw scans from the last twenty years.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Dominique Maricq. Art and cover by Herge. Hergé and the Treasures of Tintin tells the story of how Georges Rémi became Hergé, how his private life and interests influenced his work, how Tintin came to be, and what sparked Hergé's other delightful characters. In addition to 20 beautifully reproduced removable facsimile documents - including sketchbook extracts, illustrated letters, personal drawings, and posters - special information boxes discuss many of the people who appear in the Tintin stories. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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Add to cart Very Good $2.50

1st printing.

A wonderful book. The top ten are allotted a full page each, and the other 90 are listed alphabetically. Each entry includes the comics cover as well as a few insightful paragraphs on the books content and why it was chosen.

The book also includes a number of other interesting articles. There is a 6 page essay by Mark Evanier and Catherine Yronwood on the best comics of the 1940s. Scott Shaw! Offers a 4 page feature on oddball comics, while there is also a 4 page article on comics done for charities and public services by Mike Stokes and Andy Mangles lists the top 15 comics translated into movies or TV in a 4 page article.

Finally, there are 11 hilarious pages of some of the most absurd comics ever done.

Softcover, 100 pages. Full color.

Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

1st printing. Welcome to the Camp Age, when spies liked their wars cold and their women warm, good guys beat bad guys with a pun and a punch, and Batman shook a mean cape. Hero-A-Go-Go celebrates the camp craze of the Swinging Sixties, when just about everyone - the teens of Riverdale, an ant and a squirrel, even the President of the United States - was a super-hero or a secret agent. Michael Eury takes you through that coolest cultural phenomenon with this lively collection of nostalgic essays, histories, and theme song lyrics of classic 1960s characters like Captain Action, Herbie the Fat Fury, Captain Nice, Atom Ant, Scooter, ACG's Nemesis, Dell's super-Frankenstein and Dracula, the "split!" Captain Marvel, and others! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $36.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Heroes & Villains is a photographic journey into the heart of contemporary pop culture - New York Comic Con. Author and photographer Andrew Boyle profiles around 180 cosplayers that attended Comic Con over the past 3 years in a series of engaging photographs and interviews. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Drew Friedman. Foreword by Al Jaffee. Portraits of: Max Gaines, Malcolm Wheeler Nicholson, Harry "A" Chesler, Sheldon Mayer, Creig Flessel, Jerry Iger, Will Eisner, Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Martin Goodman, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, John Goldwater, Bob Montana, Lev Gleason, Charles Biro, C.C. Beck, William Moulton Marston, Irwin Hasen, Mort Meskin, Syd Shores, Lou Fine, Alex Schomburg, Carmine Infantino, Reed Crandall, Bob Powell, Mac Raboy, Dick Sprang, Wayne Boring, L.B. Cole, Dick Briefer, Basil Wolverton, Jack Cole, Dan Barry, Alfred Harvey, George Carlson, Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, John Stanley, Woody Gelman, Otto Messmer, Gil Kane, Gardner Fox, Boody Rogers, Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Al Hollingsworth, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, William M. Gaines, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, John Severin, Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, George Evans, Marie Severin, Jack Kamen, Frank Frazetta, Jack Oleck, Ramona Fradon, Al Hartley, Jesse Marsh, Steve Ditko, Ogden Whitney, Joe Kubert, Howard Nostrand, Mort Drucker, Russ Heath, Alex Toth, Bernard Krigstein and Fredric Wertham. DREW FRIEDMAN TURNS HIS KEEN EYE TOWARDS THE GREAT COMIC BOOK ALL-STARS - Featuring approximately 75 full-color portraits of the pioneering legends of American comic books, including publishers, editors, and artists from the industry's birth in the '30s, through the brilliant artists and writers behind EC Comics in the '50s. All lovingly rendered and chosen by Drew Friedman, a cartooning legend in his own right. Featuring subjects popular and obscure, men and women, as well as several pioneering African-American artists. Each subject features a short essay by Friedman, who grew up knowing many of the subjects included (as the son of writer Bruce Jay Friedman), including Stan Lee, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Will Elder, and Bill Gaines. More names you might recognize: Barks, Wood, Wolverton, Frazetta, Siegel & Shuster, Kirby, Cole, Ditko, Wertham... it's a Hall of Fame of comic book history from the man BoingBoing.com calls "America's greatest living portrait artist!" Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Written by Annie Nocenti, Anya Martin, Barbara Kesel, Kimberly Komatsu, Gail Simone, Trina Robbins, Samantha Newark. Art by Camille d'Errico, Renae DeLiz, Ming Doyle, Colleen Doran, Fiona Staples, and Stephanie Buscema. Womanthology is a large-scale anthology showcasing the works of women in comics. It is created entirely by over 140 women of all experience levels, from young girls who love to create comics all the way up to top industry professionals. All of the short stories will center around our theme for this volume; Heroic. There will also be features, such as Professional How-Tos, a Kids/Teens section showcasing their works and giving tips, as well as a section dedicated to some Iconic female comic creators of the past, such as Nell Brinkley, and much more. Profits of this book will go towards the Charities of GlobalGiving.org. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 300 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Robert Michael Cotter. Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

By Grant Geissman.

In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited EC Comics, a new venture founded by his legendary father M. C. Gaines. Over the next eight years, Bill Gaines and a "who's who" of the era including Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood would reinvent the very notion of the comic book with titles like Tales from the Crypt, Crime SuspenStories, Weird Science, and MAD.

EC delighted in publishing gory, morbid horror and crime comics, but they also pioneered true-to-life war comics, "real" science-fiction stories, and a series of tales about then-taboo subjects as racism, bigotry, vigilantism, drug addiction, police corruption, and anti-Semitism. Too good to last, they were eventually caught up by various 1950s guardians of morality, who were convinced that EC's often over-the-top content was causing juvenile delinquency.

TASCHEN presents the full, fascinating story of this fabled company, written and designed by EC-expert Grant Geissman. Even the most die-hard EC Fan-Addicts will find something new within these pages. Gathering more than 1,000 illustrations that include the rarest and most notorious covers, interior pages and panels, photos, vintage original artwork, and some of the most celebrated stories ever to be printed, this is the ultimate EC Comics compendium!

Hardcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 592 pages, full color.

Cover price $200.00.

1st printing. Celebrating over 20 years as SEGA's official mascot, THE HISTORY OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is the ultimate guide to SEGA's spiky blue speedster! This hefty 300-page hardcover volume covers in detail every 2D and 3D Sonic game, plus spinoffs and crossovers. You'll also find character profiles, promotional artwork, rare concept art, and a detailed look at the origins of the "Blue Blur". A must-have for any true Sonic fan! Softcover 8-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Includes Gatefold Poster - NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

Cover price $35.00.

Does NOT include Gatefold Poster

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

Cover price $35.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Signed by George Perez and Marv Wolfman, limited/numbered to 1000 copies.

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller. Marv Wolfman and George Perez's epic companion to Crisis on Infinite Earths returns to print in this stunning hardcover edition that outlines the greatest events ever to take place in the past, present, and future of the DC Universe after the consolidation of the Multiverse during the events of Crisis. Amplified by the vibrant colors of Tom Ziuko, Wolfman and Perez's history guidebook is a visual and informational treasure trove that every DC fan should own. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.