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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Waking the Monsters!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

DJ and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! Has Hilo finally met his match? Not if D.J. and Gina can help it! Alert! Alert! Alert! Mega Robot Monsters are suddenly waking up all over and they're too big and too strong for Hilo to fight on his own! Luckily, he doesn't have to! He has Gina and some brand new super powers on his side! Being heroes can be super fun - but it can also be super dangerous! And the closer Hilo and Gina get to saving their world from the monsters, the closer Hilo gets to the dark secret of his past. Does he really want to know?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Then Everything Went Wrong!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

More action! More fun! More laughs! More robots! What really happened in Hilo's world before he came to Earth? D.J. and our favorite space boy, Hilo, take a dangerous trip to Hilo's home planet to find out! But everything Hilo thinks he knows about his past is about to be turned inside out and upside down! Hilo was supposed to save everyone...but what happens if it's Hilo that needs saving? Is anyone who we think they are? Can Hilo and his friends figure out how all the pieces fit, before it's too late?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Then Everything Went Wrong!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

More action! More fun! More laughs! More robots! What really happened in Hilo's world before he came to Earth? D.J. and our favorite space boy, Hilo, take a dangerous trip to Hilo's home planet to find out! But everything Hilo thinks he knows about his past is about to be turned inside out and upside down! Hilo was supposed to save everyone...but what happens if it's Hilo that needs saving? Is anyone who we think they are? Can Hilo and his friends figure out how all the pieces fit, before it's too late?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "All Pieces Fit!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

For five books, Razorwark has chased Hilo through the Universe. Now the chase is over. Find out how the epic war between Razorwark and Hilo ends and get ready to start the next adventure with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love!

Being a hero isn't easy. But Hilo had no idea it would be this hard. Hilo came to earth because he was running from Razorwark. But he's done running. Razorwark has come to earth. And the time has come for one final face to face showdown. What happens will decide the fate of the robot world... and Hilo's future. The sacrifice will be great. But with Izzy's help, Hilo finally knows what he has to do.

Because THIS is how all the pieces fit.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Gina the Girl Who Broke the World!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least... until now. Because suddenly, giant magical beings are appearing and only Gina can see them. Not to mention, Gina can somehow do magic herself.

Magic is powerful. But it can also be dangerous. With DJ and Hilo's help, can Gina figure out how to protect the magical beings from the creatures who are after them? And how to use her magic to become who she was always meant to be? And can she do it without putting the entire planet in jeopardy?!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Gina and the Big Secret!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

There's a NEW Earth!

The world's timeline has been turned upside down, and now magical creatures are EVERYWHERE. Gina has to fix things-FAST! With DJ and HILO's help, can Gina find the key to turn the world back to what it was?

Find out in Hilo 8-a laugh-out-loud, action-packed adventure filled with epic battles! True friendship! Good jokes! Bad jokes! Giant (hilarious) monsters! Spoiled royals! Prophecies! Good! Evil! And much, much more!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Gina and the Last City on Earth!"

Story and art by Judd Winick.

Sometimes the world needs to be saved and there's only one person brave enough to do it. This time... that person is Gina.

With the help of D.J., Hilo, one warrior cat, one warrior cat's annoying little brother, one flying Bearacat, lots of magic, lots of action, lots of laughs, and a whole world that believes in her, Gina is ready to save the world once and for all!

Prepare for a Hilo with more twists, more turns, more monsters, and more shocking surprises than ever beforesometimes we all need to be reminded who we've always been.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Rise of the Cat!" Story and art by Judd Winick. Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton-the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton-why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Harmony Becker.

Living in a new country is no walk in the park-Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through their time together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths.

Though each of them has their own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 384 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $120.00 View scans Water damage: Slight.

First Printing - 1911. Written by John J. Dillon. How to identify swindles, primarily related to agriculture. Hardcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W

Limited Widescreen Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Unnatural Selection!" Written by Richard Starkings and Joe Casey. Art by Ladronn. Comicraft has put together a beautiful special edition of their smash-hit one-shot, Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection. This 48-page oversized hardcover is limited to 2,500 copies, and features cover-to-cover painted art by Ladronn, collecting the re-mastered and expanded "widescreen" art and story from Unnatural Selection and also pages and covers from Hip Flask: Elephantmen. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: Vol. 1 published by Active Images. Limited to 2,500 copies. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Concrete Jungle!" Written by Richard Starkings and Joe Casey. Art by Ladronn. IMAGE proudly presents the second hardcover volume of RICHARD STARKINGS' critically acclaimed HIP FLASK series. This lavish European 'widescreen' format edition collects HIP FLASK: ELEPHANTMEN, HIP FLASK: MYSTERY CITY and features a special gallery of sketches and drawings by LADRÖNN, who won an Eisner award for his work on MYSTERY CITY. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. NOTE: Vol. 2 Published by Image Comics. Cover price $29.95.

10th Anniversary Elephantmen Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Unnatural Selection!" Written by Richard Starkings and Joe Casey. Art by Jose Ladronn. Featuring the art of Eisner award winner LADRÖNN, the long out of print HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION HC collects the remastered and expanded "widescreen'" art and story from HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION as well as pages and covers from HIP FLASK: ELEPHANTMEN. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $75.00

Add to cart Near Mint $75.00

1st printing. Collects Hip Hop Family Tree TPB (2013-2016 FB) Treasury Edition Vol. 1-4. Story and art by Ed Piskor. Discover the history of hip hop in graphic novel form - this omnibus collection of the New York Times best-selling series includes over 140 pages of extras in a deluxe hardcover for the first time! Ed Piskor's Hip Hop Family Tree has been a global phenomenon and perennial bestseller since the first (of four) volumes was published in 2013, spawning multiple printings, fourteen comic books, and the author's wildly popular YouTube comics channel, Cartoonist Kayfabe (with fellow cartoonist Jim Rugg). Yet the series has never been collected under one cover. Until now. This omnibus collection includes the original 360-page series with over 140 pages of extra material: a cover gallery of every HHFT book and comic book cover and back cover Piskor ever created, pages from the HHFT comic book series that have never been collected, new annotations of the entire series by Piskor, and much more. Hip Hop Family Tree is the entertaining, encyclopedic history of the formative years of the music genre that changed global culture. Piskor's cartooning crackles like Kirby and takes you from the parks and rec rooms of the South Bronx to the night clubs, recording studios, and radio stations where the scene started to boom, capturing the flavor of late 1970s New York City in panels bursting with obsessively authentic detail. With a vigorous and engaging Ken Burns-meets-Stan Lee approach, the battles and rivalries, the technical innovations, the triumphs and failures are all thoroughly researched and lovingly depicted. Like the acclaimed hip hop documentaries Style Wars and Scratch, Hip Hop Family Tree is an essential cultural chronicle and a must for hip hop fans, pop-culture addicts, and anyone who wants to know how it went down back in the day. Hardcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 504 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Welcome to the vampire city of Saruta, where the sun never rises, and all the vampire children love trying to stay up late. Hipira-Kun is a precocious young vampire whose best friend is a fairy named Soul. Hipira-Kun and Soul are an odd couple to say the least, and their games, pranks, and adventures are extraordinary even for dwellers of this supernatural city. Hipira: The Little Vampire is a delightfully bright twist to traditionally dark subject matter in the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Monsters, Inc. Filled with fun, wonder, and heart, the illustrations look like they have been pulled off the screen of a top-flight animated feature. Hipira is a children's book like no other, one that will appeal to readers of all ages. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.95.

2nd and later printings. Welcome to the vampire city of Saruta, where the sun never rises, and all the vampire children love trying to stay up late. Hipira-Kun is a precocious young vampire whose best friend is a fairy named Soul. Hipira-Kun and Soul are an odd couple to say the least, and their games, pranks, and adventures are extraordinary even for dwellers of this supernatural city. Hipira: The Little Vampire is a delightfully bright twist to traditionally dark subject matter in the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Monsters, Inc. Filled with fun, wonder, and heart, the illustrations look like they have been pulled off the screen of a top-flight animated feature. Hipira is a children's book like no other, one that will appeal to readers of all ages. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by John Green.

When Hippo left the zoo, he was ready for adventure! But is he ready for his first job?

The zoo isn't what it used to be. It's run-down and falling apart. Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda.

To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he'll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He's a good employee, whether he's a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Hardcover, 7-in.x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Revised Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by John Green.

When Hippo left the zoo, he was ready for adventure! But is he ready for his first job?

The zoo isn't what it used to be. It's run-down and falling apart. Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda.

To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he'll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He's a good employee, whether he's a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Hardcover, 5-in.x 8-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by David Leopold. Art and cover by Al Hirshfeld. Al Hirschfeld, the legendary artist who redefined caricature and exemplified Broadway, Hollywood, and anywhere the performing arts are presented, enchanting generations with his singular mastery of line, is now revealed in more than 370 of his iconic black-and-white and color drawings, illustrations, and photographs. With a rich biographical text by David Leopold, Hirschfeld authority, who's spent more than twenty years documenting the artist's work and life and who has brought all of his knowledge to this new, sumptuous, and ambitious portrait of the artist and his age. Here, through Hirschfeld's pen, are: Ethel Merman, Benny Goodman, Zero Mostel, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Katharine Hepburn, the Marx Brothers, Barbra Streisand, Wynton Marsalis, Mick Jagger, Katharine Cornell, Spencer Tracy, and many more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

1st printing.

By Ellen Stern.

Al Hirschfeld knew everybody and drew everybody. He occupied the twentieth century, and illustrated it.

Hirschfeld: The Biography is the first portrait of the renowned artist's life, as spirited and unique as his pen-and-ink drawings. Beginning in the 1920s, he caricatured Hollywood actors, Washington politicians, and celebrities of the stage. Broadway belonged to Hirschfeld. His work appeared in the New York Times and other publications, as well as on book jackets, album covers, posters, and postage stamps, for more than seventy-five years. He worked every day, threw dinner parties twice a week, and hosted New Year's Eve soirees that were legendary. He had three wives, a formidable agent, and a daughter, Nina, the most famous little girl that no one knows.

Ellen Stern has crafted a delightful, detailed, and definitive portrait of Al Hirschfeld, one of our most beloved, and most influential, artists.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, V&W.

Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. By Stephen Dixon. Stephen Dixon's first novel in five years is an intimate exploration of the interior life of a husband who has lost his wife. His Wife Leaves Him is Dixon's most important and ambitious novel, featuring his tenderest and funniest writing to date, and represents the stylistic and thematic summation of his writing life. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 408 pages, Text Only. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Duel Across Time!" Written by Bret Baier. Art and cover by Marvin Sianipar. From Bret Baier comes the first book in a thrilling new time-bending graphic novel series about kids who use their love of history to thwart an evil time traveler's scheme to change the past! Becca, Zack, Cam, and Thomas are best friends who may seem like an unlikely group on the surface but who have something very important in common: a love of history! Together, they make up their school's history club that has an all-important secret mission: stop the villainous History Twister's plot to destroy the past, forever altering the future. Knowledge of history is their superpower as they chase the Twister through time. After all, who knows what would have happened if Alexander Hamilton had lived and Aaron Burr had died in their infamous duel? It's up to the History Club to save the world from utter destruction! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jarrett Williams. In this volume, witness the birth of hip-hop and learn how this musical genre became a cultural revolution. From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution. In this volume of History Comics, we follow Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things "old school" courtesy of her dad. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx, where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of hip-hop. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Tracey Baptiste. Art and cover by Shauna Grant.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn about two brave women who stood up against segregation, setting in motion the Montgomery Bus Boycott!

A Black woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparked a bus boycott and became part of one of the most iconic moments in American history. Yet, few know that Rosa Parks had actively worked toward social justice her whole life. And even fewer know that the seeds of the statewide bus boycott were first planted by a teenager named Claudette Colvin, who was arrested on similar charges months earlier. Parks and Colvin inspired a nation, showing how positive change can start with a single defiant act.

Their actions have become the stuff of legend, but there is so much more to their lives, their stories, and the movement they began!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Al Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Andy Hirsch.

In this volume, learn how millions of bison once roamed the American prairie-until they were nearly driven to extinction.

Turn back the clock to the early 18th century, when the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Pranas T. Naujokaitis.

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986. Turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would future crewed space missions be permanently grounded?

In this imaginative tale set in a far-off future a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

1st printing.

Written by Alex Graudin. Art and cover by Kate Hannigan.

Rising from the Ashes!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics!

Travel back in time to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, the deserts of the American southwest, the riot at the Stonewall Inn, and beyond! The past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to our modern lives.

In the debut this volume, turn the clock back to 1871. Red-hot embers swirl on a dry prairie wind, igniting a blaze that will engulf Chicago for two terrifying days. As a young brother and sister rescue a helpless puppy, they race to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno and reunite with their lost families. With downtown reduced to a charred skeleton of itself, how will the once-proud city ever rebuild?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Falynn Koch.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, discover the natural beauty of our National Parks, from the sequoias of Yosemite to the geysers of Yellowstone!

Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics! These page-turning and gorgeously illustrated graphic novels allow you to experience history like never before!

In this volume, turn back the clock to 1872, when Congress established Yellowstone National Park as an area of unspoiled beauty for the "benefit and enjoyment of the people." Meet the visionaries, artists, and lovers of the American wilderness who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these spaces for future generations. See for yourself how the idea of National Parks began, how they've changed, and how they continue to define America.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.99

1st printing.

Story and art by Chris Schweizer.

America's First Mystery!

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to America's first mystery, the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. In this volume, turn the clock back to 1590. A century before the Pilgrims, the first English settlers established the colony of Roanoke. But without warning, all its inhabitants abandoned their homes and disappeared without a trace. Can you separate fact from fiction and solve this mystery filled with brutal battles, perilous pirate ships, ruthless queens, and enough skeletons to fill a graveyard?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Archie Bongiovanni. Art and cover by A. Andrews.

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

In this volume, three teenagers-Natalia, Jax, and Rashad-are magically transported from their modern lives to the legendary Stonewall Inn in the summer of 1969. Escorted by Natalia's eccentric abuela (and her pet cockatiel, Rocky), the friends experience the police raid firsthand and are thrown into the infamous riots that made the struggle for LGBTQ rights front-page news.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

Written by Chris Duffy. Art and cover by Falynn Koch.

Learn how horses were brought to the Western Hemisphere by Spanish conquistadors and immediately became a crucial part of the American story. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Andy Hirsch.

Turn back the clock with History Comics!

The year is 1863, and America is divided not just by the Civil War but by months of travel over thousands of miles. Two railroad companies, one from the east and one from the west, are given the task of connecting the nation by rail. Building this railroad will be a monumental undertaking, difficult and dangerous. The work falls to immigrant laborers from the lowest social and economic classes.

They accomplish astounding feats of engineering while waiting for an answer: Will those who connect the country be accepted into it?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Written by Kate Hannigan. Art and cover by Josh Rosen. Turn back the clock with History Comics! When we think of war, we often focus on the battlefields. But the homefront contributes to the fight too! During the war years of 1941 to 1945, Americans did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis. In this volume, learn how millions of Americans joined the fight by working assembly lines, growing vegetables, and collecting scrap metal during World War II! Four curious kids take us into factories, farms, and even kitchens to show what the fight on the homefront looks like up close! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

1st printing. Written by Charles Solomon. Here is the most complete and lavishly illustrated history of animation ever published, now revised and brought up to date to cover the latest developments and the most recent releases. Hardcover, 10 1/2 x 12-in, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Add to cart Fine $12.00

1st Printing. Follow the trail of the smoking gun. look for clues in the dusty footprints- but, watch out for broken glass! The game is afoot in the puzzling world of detective fiction and author Max Allan Collins knows whodunit. Spying through the misty shroud that enfolds detective stories and film noir, Collins exposes The History of Mystery. Hardcover, 11" x 12", 196 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

1st printing. By Luigi Toiati. Science-fiction is the combination of science and fantasy. In addition to a literary form, it also encompasses film, TV, comics, toys and our beloved toy astronauts, or other figures such as aliens, monsters and other playable genres. Space invaded radio, cinema, TV, and consequently for a long time toy figurines were predominantly space-related, later evolving into other themes. This lavishly illustrated book covers both the history of literary science fiction, following in the footsteps of contemporary official criticism, and toy figurines inspired by science fiction. You will also find several other themes, such as the link between science fiction figures and cinema, radio, TV, comics, and more. Hardcover, 560 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Xavier Dollo. Art and cover by Djibril Morrisette-Phan. Foreword by Ted Chiang.

A graphic novel with illustrated text that traces, in detail, the history of a literary genre, from the 1800s to present day.

For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a "schlock" genre to its respected status today. Who was the first author to write a science fiction story? How did American science fiction begin? What SF novel is the world's best-seller? What were the "pulps," and how did they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st Century world around us?

These are just some of the questions answered in chapters dedicated to the founding mothers and fathers of the genre and the creations to which they gave birth. More than just a simple history lesson, THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION is a thoughtful and analytical reflection on the genre itself.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

1st printing. By Christopher Carton. Adventure video games have provided players with epic and hilarious storytelling for over fifty years. What started from the humble beginnings of text adventures led to a blast of point-and-click and graphic adventure games throughout the '80s and '90s. In these pages you'll find histories on influential companies such as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts and Telltale Games, as well as some of the most revered games in the genre. With a bright future emerging as veterans and newcomers forge ahead with new ideas and visual flourishes for adventure games, there's never been a better time to become acquainted (or reacquainted!) with a colorful and exciting part of gaming history. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $42.95.

2nd or later printing. By Pierre Couperie, Maurice C. Horn, Proto Destefanis, Edouard Francois, Claude Moliterni, and Gerald Gassiot-Talabot. Translated from the French by Eileen B. Hennessy. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. This is a comprehensive look back at the history of comic strips from ancient times to the modern era. Includes such classics as Popeye, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, the Peanuts, and many, many more. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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.

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.

1st printing. Collects Hit (2013 Boom Studios) #1-4. Written by Bryce Carlson. Art and cover by Vanesa Del. Previously a con exclusive item, this special edition hardcover volume collects the Harvey Award-nominated series Hit: 1955, along with never-before-seen extra content. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 20 - 1st printing. By Laurell K. Hamilton. A serial killer is hunting the Pacific Northwest, murdering victims in a gruesome and spectacular way. The local police suspect "monsters" are involved, and have called in Anita Blake and Edward, U.S. Marshals who really know their monsters, to catch the killer. Hardcover, 336 pages, Text Only. Mature Readers Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Hitman (1996-2001) #1-33, Hitman (1996-2001) Annual #1, The Demon (1990-1995 3rd Series) #42-45 and 52-54, and The Demon (1990-1995 3rd Series) Annual #2. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by John McCrea, Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra, Garry Leach, Andrew Chiu, and Matt Brooker. Cover by John McCrea. Foreword by John McCrea. Introduction by Garth Ennis. From the twisted minds of Garth Ennis and John McCrea comes Hitman, the story of contract killer Tommy Monaghan, who just so happens to have X-ray vision and telepathy. This first volume includes a brand-new introduction by Ennis, a foreword and cover by McCrea, and loads of behind-the-scenes material from the irreverent series. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 1136 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

1st printing. By David Day, Illustrations by Lidia Postma. Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. Intriguing to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, The Hobbit Companion can only enhance our enjoyment of his dark, mysterious world. Hardcover, 9 1/2 x 12-in, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

2nd and later printings. By David Day, Illustrations by Lidia Postma. Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. Intriguing to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, The Hobbit Companion can only enhance our enjoyment of his dark, mysterious world. Hardcover, 9 1/2 x 12-in, full color.

1st printing. Written by David Day. Art by Lidia Postma. In THE HOBBIT COMPANION master Hobbit investigator David Day explores the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. He reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. Intriguing to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, THE HOBBIT COMPANION can only enhance our enjoyment of Tolkien's mysterious world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, full color.

1st printing. By J.R.R. Tolkein. An assuming hobbit named Bilbo has his life forever changed the dayhe is recruited by a band of dwarf warriors and an old grtey wizard to embark on the journey of a lifetime! THE HOBBIT (or There and Back Again) is the story that sets the stage for the LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 320 pages, Text (with B&W and Full Color Chapter Illustrations).