Comic books in 'Romance'

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ueji Yuho. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Hades-the powerful and terrifying King of the Underworld...and a bachelor! Despite his retainers' wishes, Hades refuses to give up his life as a single god, unconvinced that love and marriage are worth the hassle. But when Eros suddenly shoots him with an arrow of love, will he be able to successfully avoid falling head over heels with the next person he sees? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.75

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hades and Persephone!"

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner-nominated Lore Olympus, including a brand new, exclusive short story! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, this is the modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities.

Softcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 26-49 of the #1 WEBTOON comic.

Softcover, 368 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone.

Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

Collects episodes 50-75 of the webcomic.

Softcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $21.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including behind-the-scenes content! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 103-126 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $21.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother's decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld-and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus's ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos. But as Hades and Persephone's relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart. A line is being drawn in the heavens, putting everyone's loyalties into question as all the gods are forced to choose sides. This volume collects episodes 127-152 of the #1 WEBTOON comic. Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Cover price $21.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $21.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hades and Persephone!"

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner-nominated Lore Olympus, including a brand new, exclusive short story! An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, this is the modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities.

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $26.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 26-49 of the #1 WEBTOON comic.

Hardcover, 368 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rachel Smythe.

An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone.

Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

Collects episodes 50-75 of the webcomic.

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Hardcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including behind-the-scenes content!An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 103-126 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Hardcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother's decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld-and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus's ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos. But as Hades and Persephone's relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart. A line is being drawn in the heavens, putting everyone's loyalties into question as all the gods are forced to choose sides. This volume collects episodes 127-152 of the #1 WEBTOON comic. Hardcover, 432 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art and cover by Rachel Smythe and Edwin Vazquez. Translated by Anastasia. Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! n ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities. This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. Hardcover, 416 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Fine $12.00

1st printing. By Tara Mcpherson. Loss, love, and loneliness. Altered forms and transfigured ideas. Power and vulnerability. Parallel universes of the heart and mind. Space and time. In a few brief years, the stunning visual oeuvre of Tara McPherson has grown and evolved at thrilling speed. Expanding beyond the limits of rock poster art into the worlds of commercial illustration and fine art, her paintings, drawings, toys, sculptures, and installations have pushed her influence and authority across the breadth of creative expression and helped redefine the boundaries of pop surrealism. Lost Constellations: The Art of Tara McPherson Volume 2 is the compelling road map to the artist's most recent and ambitious journeys in paint, pencil, and sculpture. Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson, released in 2006, is already in its third printing. The first printing of that book sold out almost immediately. Dark Horse Deluxe has a successful line of Tara McPherson products, including stationery, journals, and a spectacular Hellboy Qee. Tara and her work have been featured in numerous publications and websites, including Vanity Fair, Elle, The New York Observer, Juxtapoz, and Bust. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

2nd and later printings. By Tara Mcpherson. Loss, love, and loneliness. Altered forms and transfigured ideas. Power and vulnerability. Parallel universes of the heart and mind. Space and time. In a few brief years, the stunning visual oeuvre of Tara McPherson has grown and evolved at thrilling speed. Expanding beyond the limits of rock poster art into the worlds of commercial illustration and fine art, her paintings, drawings, toys, sculptures, and installations have pushed her influence and authority across the breadth of creative expression and helped redefine the boundaries of pop surrealism. Lost Constellations: The Art of Tara McPherson Volume 2 is the compelling road map to the artist's most recent and ambitious journeys in paint, pencil, and sculpture. Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson, released in 2006, is already in its third printing. The first printing of that book sold out almost immediately. Dark Horse Deluxe has a successful line of Tara McPherson products, including stationery, journals, and a spectacular Hellboy Qee. Tara and her work have been featured in numerous publications and websites, including Vanity Fair, Elle, The New York Observer, Juxtapoz, and Bust. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

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The first issue of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's planned ongoing series collecting and completing the controversial "Lost Girls" short stories that originally appeared in TABOO magazine. The series was cancelled after two issues, though the story was eventually completed and printed by Top Shelf in 2006. Includes a few pages of character design sketches. 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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MATURE READERS, export-restricted. Content warning: age-inappropriate implications.

TThe second issue of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's planned ongoing series collecting and completing the controversial "Lost Girls" short stories that originally appeared in TABOO magazine. The series was cancelled after two issues, though the story was eventually completed and printed by Top Shelf in 2006. 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Reprints various stories from I Love You (1955-80 Charlton). Stories include; "Cure for Heart Break", I Lived in a World of Make-Believe", "Tears for a Lost Love", "The Game of Love", "A Quiet Place for Kissing", "The New Girl", "One Tiny Flaw", "Substitute Love", "In a Spin Over DJ Danny", "Only the Bridesmaid", "Love is Like This...", "Animals I Have Known", "Having a Ball", and "For the Sake of Revenge". 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing.

Story and art by Margreet de Heer.

How to describe love? Is love passion, stability, friendship, or all of the above? In this comics exploration, de Heer investigates different questions about love. Is there really such a thing as finding The One? What happens in the brain when we fall in love? How can we keep long-term love? What to do about a broken heart? Margreet herself seems to have found her ideal partner in Yiri, but after so many years of marriage, how about that Seven Year Itch? This book deals with many aspects of love, sex, and relationships in a lighthearted, playful, and thought-provoking manner.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.99.

"Going Steady," "Prejudice!" (art by Morris Weiss), "When Faith Fails" (art by Weiss), and "Our Hearts Were Worlds Apart" (art by Bill Everett). Al Hartley cover. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue of the series. "The Man I Love" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "No Marriage For Emily" (art by Morris Weiss), "He Didn't Want Me," and "Stepping Stone." Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Story and art by Thom Zahler.

You demanded it, and now comicdom's favorite super couple is back in this graphic novel romcom! A few years have passed, and Mark and Abby are now the proud parents of two children: James and his sister Hayley. Now they're navigating the world of play dates, diapers, and field trips, while also running an art gallery and saving the world. Meanwhile, Darkblade and Amazonia have broken up, and Charlotte's worried about dying alone. Also, Hayley has started glowing. But that's totally normal, right?

The more things change, the more they stay the same, so return to the sweetness and humor of the world of Love and Capes, from Harvey-nominated creator Thom Zahler (Warning Label, My Little Pony) and fall in love all over again.

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" Collects Love and Capes (2006) #1-6. Story and art by Thom Zahler. Abby and Mark are a typical couple. At least, that's what Abby thinks. Unknown to her, her boyfriend is not just an accountant, but also the super-powered crime-fighter, the Crusader. See Mark tell Abby he's The Crusader. Find out how Abby deals with some of his super-ex-girlfriends. And learn the difference between a weakness and an allergy. Experience their first Christmas and beyond! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" Collects Love and Capes (2006) #1-6. Story and art by Thom Zahler. Abby and Mark are a typical couple. At least, that's what Abby thinks. Unknown to her, her boyfriend is not just an accountant, but also the super-powered crime-fighter, the Crusader. See Mark tell Abby he's The Crusader. Find out how Abby deals with some of his super-ex-girlfriends. And learn the difference between a weakness and an allergy. Experience their first Christmas and beyond! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.