Comic books in 'Comic Strip Reprints'

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1968-1969!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Joe Giella and Al Plastino. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

In this second volume, produced in partnership with DC Entertainment, Batman's rare 1960s newspaper adventures continue. Will Batman and Robin survive the double-dealings of Madame Zodiac, not to mention the redoubtable Blue Max? If so, can the Caped Crusader then survive being trapped on an island with an atomic time bomb beneath him? Can his friend Superman save him when the Man of Steel might not be able to save himself? Can Aquaman come to rescue them both? The answers to these questions-and many more-are in this breathtaking Bat-Volume.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1969-1972!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Joe Giella and Al Plastino. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

The final volume of the Silver Age Batman Newspaper Comics features a veritable Who's Who of Gotham City and beyond: Superman, Green Arrow, The Penguin, Joker, Mad Hatter, Riddler, Scarecrow, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Two-Face, Catwoman, Batgirl, Killer Moth, Poison Ivy, and Black Canary, plus the introduction of the mysterious Man-Bat! And if that wasn't enough, included are the four months of rare 1972 strips that were created by the Ledger Syndicate, without DC's input, in which Batman was no longer featured, although Bruce Wayne continued as a character. Batman expert Joe Desris explains it all in an insightful introduction. This book includes all strips from June 1, 1969 through April 29, 1972.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. "1943-1946!" In 1943, Bob Kane's Batman, one of the most famous creations in comic book history, first entered the pages of newspapers across America. Because of wartime paper restrictions, the strip was sparesely circulated by only a few dailies. Now, this rarely seen work is gathered in a complete, generously-sized collection that every fan will welcome. Here, Batman is a newly minted hero in a world of hoods, heels, and two bit-crooks; the dark, atmospheric style of these black-and-white strips anticipates Hollywood's films noir of the late 40s and 50s. Also making an early appearance: the Joker. This deluxe edition presents the first four years of the classic strips, exactly as written and illustrated by the Caped Crusader's most famous writers and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 536 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1943-1944!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1943 through October 28, 1944 features the Dark Knight's first newspaper-strip battle with the Joker.

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1944-1945!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski. Introduction by Bob Kane.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1944 through October 28, 1945! Batman and Robin battle Jo Jo and a host of other nefarious villains! For exciting action, baffling mystery, and taut suspense, Batman and Robin cannot be surpassed!

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1945-1946!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1945 through October 28, 1946 features the Dark Knight's first newspaper-strip battle with the Joker.

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

1st printing. The many fans of the Caped Crusader will thrill to see Batman and the Boy Wonder do battle once again with both common thugs and outrageous villains in order to save Gotham City from plot after evil plot. In addition to behind-the-scenes information and rare promotional materials, this deluxe editions collects the first four years of the classic Batman and Robin newspaper comics exactly as written and illustrated by the strip's most famous writers and artists. Among the classic stories are: "The Penguin's Crime-Thunderstorms," "Catwoman's Grasshopper Chase," and "Half Man - Half Monster." Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 210 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. The many fans of the Caped Crusader will thrill to see Batman and the Boy Wonder do battle once again with both common thugs and outrageous villains in order to save Gotham City from plot after evil plot. In addition to behind-the-scenes information and rare promotional materials, this deluxe editions collects the first four years of the classic Batman and Robin newspaper comics exactly as written and illustrated by the strip's most famous writers and artists. Among the classic stories are: "The Penguin's Crime-Thunderstorms," "Catwoman's Grasshopper Chase," and "Half Man - Half Monster." Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 210 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing. "1943-1946!" By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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

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

Add to cart Fine $8.30

1st printing.

Written by Rick Kirkman. Art and cover by Jerry Scott.

BB3X is a special Baby Blues treasury that celebrates three decades of one of the most heartwarming, funny, and true-to-life depictions of raising children ever seen in the funny pages. In addition to a year's worth of Baby Blues comics, this special collection includes a forward from Rick Kirkman, a reflection by Jerry Scott, and a special "scrapbook" section of archival photographs, memorabilia, and illustrations from the duo's three decades of collaboration.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

Baby Blues delightfully depicts the adventure that is parenting for Darryl and Wanda MacPherson-a daily adventure most of us are able to survive with the aid of humor.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Art Degree Guarantee!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo in the first of four volumes being released in 2014! An art school graduate working at a coffee shop, our hero has nothing to his name but a sweet beard and a sharp wit. Heartfelt and hilarious, it's the perfect starting point to discover why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Brew Harder!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo in his second of volume! An art school graduate working at a coffee shop, our hero has a new girl, a new mortgage, and no idea how to pay for it all. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year; let Beardo grow on you! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Til Debt Do Us Part!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo, a cartoonist with a knack for finding the punchline in everyday life. Our hisute hero is finally taking the plunge, both in his love life and his work life. Between planning a wedding, quitting his day job, and pursuing his dream job, Beardo is feeling growing pains from nearly every direction. Lucky for him, growing a beard is painless! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Employee of the Month!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Bosses are jerks, workers are lazy. And when you're self-employed, you get to be both! Join Beardo for his fourth volume as he attempts a feat that few have pulled off: using the words "art" and "career" in the same sentence while keeping a straight face. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Miracle of Creation!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Sure, babies are miracles. But working and having a life while raising a baby is a miracle too. Join Beardo for his fifth volume as he enters the brave new world of parenting. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 140 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "It's the Little Things!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. The award-winning series featuring the parenting comic that became a viral sensation is back, and there's a new baby in the family! Beardo 6: It's The Little Things injects humor and heart into the misadventures of adulthood. From sleepless nights of parenting during a pandemic to the teachable moments of losing pets, this book is sure to be an unforgettable addition to one of the most beloved comic strips of our times. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Ryan Sohmer. Art cover by Lar deSouza.

"Because I Can " brings a full year of Least I Could Do strips to print with this collection. Collects all strips in full color. Bonus material includes original artwork, sketches, strip by strip commentary and a never before seen look at what goes on behind the scenes with bloopers and outtakes.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

1st printing.

By Stephan Pastis.

True to Pearls Before Swine tradition, Sometimes You Just Gotta Draw a Cover with Your Left Hand brims with Stephan Pastis's cynical humor, sharp wit, and clever commentary. Always together--and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters--the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature.

Picturing daily and Sunday strips that ran between summer 2009 and spring 2010, all the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never-ending war of neighborly hate with the Crocs, who have since sent Larry back to school, where he proves to be the dumbest beer-drinking student ever to enter the fourth grade. As always, Goat offers a voice of reason amid the ongoing chaos that Pastis creates, either from behind the pen or as a character within the strip itself.

In its tenth year of publication, Pearls Before Swine now appears in 600 newspapers worldwide, boasts an ever-growing online readership, and is a two-time winner of the National Cartoonists Society's Best Newspaper Comic Strip award. Pastis's Sometimes You Just Gotta Draw a Cover with Your Left Hand is sure to add to the funny-page phenomenon, for it gives Pearls fans more of what they know and love: satirical logic and hilarious wit.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages. B&W. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

BABY BLUE chronicles the lives of Wanda and Darryl - mid-thirties, college-educated first-time parents - and newborn Zoe. Their true to life experiences reveal the humor in the trials and triumphs of parenthood.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

50th Anniversary - 1st printing. By William M. Gaines. Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? Try BEDSIDE MAD! Yes, Beside MAD is OUR answer for getting to sleep at night! As for you, after you read this book...you might try a sleeping pill. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

#SBZ4 - 1st printing. By Mort Walker. Beetle Bailey cartoons and comic strips. Softcover, 6-1/2 in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1965!"

Story and art by Mort Walker.

Beetle Bailey is one of longest running comic strips still being produced by the original creator, Mort Walker. With a huge cast of misfits, geeks, bunglers, deadbeats, screwballs, bullies and dames, Beetle Bailey is one of the most popular and successful cartoon strips of all times, and 2010 marks the 60th anniversary of the strip's appearance! Produced in collaboration with Walker himself, with strips that have been lavishly restored to perfection, this book collects together all the daily and Sunday strips from 1965, the year when Beetle Bailey hit the magic number of 1,000 national newspaper syndications!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1966!"

Story and art by Mort Walker.

Set in a fictitious United States Army base, Camp Swampy, Beetle Bailey collects the daily strip adventures, or lack of them, of Private Bailey. He is a lazy, bone-idle shirker of almost epic proportions and his Herculean efforts to avoid work and his eternal quest for sleep are much to the embarrassment of his long-suffering nemesis Sergeant Snorkel.

Introduction by the legendary comics writer Stan Lee!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1950-1952!" Story and art by Mort Walker. From the very first Beetle Bailey strips on a college campus through Beetle's enlistment in the U.S. Army, this volume contains the first two years of Mort Walker's famous strips encompassing September 1950 through June 1952. Enjoy two separate casts of quirky characters, the first based on Walker's fraternity brothers at the University of Missouri and the second on his Korean era stint in the Army. These are the strips that won him the Reuben Award in 1953. Beetle Bailey went on to become the third most widely distributed comic strip of all time. Introduction quotes Mort Walker himself! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1961 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1962 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1963 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1964 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1965 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1966 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1967 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1968 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1969 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1970 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1971 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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1972 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1973 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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1974 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1975 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1976 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1977 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1978 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1979 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1980 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1981 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1982 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.