Comic books in 'Illustrated Book'

Issue #23 - 1968. "Tarzan Under Fire" Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art by William Juhre. These early collections from the House of Greystoke collect the classic Tarzan newspaper comic strip. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, B&W.

1st Printing - Written by Cathal Tohill and Pete Tombs. European cinema has always excelled when it comes to "bad" movies. When continental movie makers combine horror with sex, they unleash a tidal wave of celluloid strangeness that lasted nearly 30 years. From sexy thrillers to pulp surrealism, nothing could go too far. Immoral Tales tells the fascinating story of this unique period, peeking into the kaleidoscope of visceral horror, maverick directors, and erotic invention. Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers- Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

By Zeus (as told to Rick Barba).

A world of gods and fantastic creatures awaits in this mythical epic from the team that brought players Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Whether strolling through the lush painted gardens of the goddess Aphrodite, battling inside Ares's fortress, or planning a boat trip across the river Styx, this jam-packed travel guide will keep you alive and thriving across the Golden Isle!

Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. By Graham Roumieu. North America's favorite crypto-zoological homonid is recast as the modern day everyman. Learn of his brave struggles with eating disorders, casual cannibalism, pop culture, and philosophical quandaries. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Elian Black'Mor. Art by Elian Black'Mor and Carine-M. Over 200 pages of gorgeous full-color paintings, accompanied by a unique story of world-wide exploration and dragon encounters! On the trail of dragons forgotten, an intrepid illustrator and reporter journeys from Europe through the Middle East and finally to Saigon in search of the dark caverns and mountaintop perches where the elusive winged serpents dwell. With the gift of seeing the invisible, our explorer friend records each encounter in a journal of gorgeous, fully painted artwork, capturing every majestic and fearsome visual detail of the scaly behemoths, and accompanies his findings with snippets of local lore as evidence that these hidden beasts continue to shape the world in ways we may never expect! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Fine $6.49

1st printing. Written by John Polidori, Johann Ludwig Tieck, Aleksei Tolstoy, Theodore Gautier, James Malcolm Rymer, Sheridan Le Fanu, Eliza Lynn Linton, Anne Crawford, Mary Cholmondeley, Count Stenbock, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Augustus Hare, Hume Nisbet, F. G. Loring, Marry E. Wilkins-Freeman, M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford, Algernon Blackwood, E. F. Benson, Bram Stoker, Alice and Claude Askew. Art and cover by Michael Manomivibul. As popular and influential as Bram Stoker's classic tale of nocturnal menace is, that 1897 novel did not invent vampire fiction, nor was it alone in feeding the Gothic fantasies of the Victorian period. IDW Publishing presents an expertly selected menu of outstanding vampire prose stories that either informed or benefited from Bram Stoker's hugely popular creation. These eerie tales of the undead-some 22 in all-form the core cannon of classic vampire literature. Chosen and introduced by celebrated literary scholar and author Leslie S. Klinger (The New Annotated Dracula), with illustrations by noted horror artist Michael Monomivibul, In the Shadow of Dracula brings to adventuresome readers stories of nocturnal terror that have lived in Stoker's shadow for too long. Softcover, 450 pages, Text (with B&W Illutstrations). Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

1st printing. Struggling to control the monster within... Dr. Bruce Banner was always a quiet, shy boy who lost himself in science books. When he got older, Bruce became a scientist and went to work for the Army. But when an experiment went wrong, Bruce found himself caught in a blast of dangerous gamma radiation. Now, in times of stress or anxiety, Bruce Banner transforms into the rampaging, green-skinned, misunderstood monster known as the Incredible Hulk! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing.

Written by Billy Wreck. Art and cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

He's strong, he's green - he's the Incredible Hulk! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love learning all about the Hulk's awesome superpowers and seeing him smash his most fearsome foes in this action-packed Little Golden Book!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

2nd and later printings.

Written by Billy Wreck. Art and cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

He's strong, he's green - he's the Incredible Hulk! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love learning all about the Hulk's awesome superpowers and seeing him smash his most fearsome foes in this action-packed Little Golden Book!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing.

Art and cover by Sal Buscema.

Jump into action with the Incredible Hulk, the super strong hero that scientist Bruce Banner turns into whenever he gets angry. Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics by Sal Buscema. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. The Circus of Crime is in town and no one is safe. That is until a certain seven foot green giant shows up. Can the Incredible Hulk save the audience from the circus villains who try to steal all their valuables? Story and art by Herb Trimpe, Mike Esposito, John Romita, Marie Severin, and Ken Feduniewicz. 12 pages of colorful pop-up scenes. Hardcover, full color. All Ages Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. When the sinister Firebrand sets the city bank ablaze mild manner scientist Bruce Banner is no match for the fiery super villain, but the INCREDIBLE HULK is! The adventure leaps-out-at-you with pop-ups and dramatic action-packed gatefolds! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Introducing the next book in the Marvel Comics True Believers Retro Character Collection! Meet the Incredible Hulk - hapless scientist Bruce Banner turned humungous super-hero after an accidental run-in with gamma rays. See him transform into his gargantuan form, and watch as he uses his massive strength to toss a jeep in the air, fight the Abomination, wrestle with a giant robot, battle pink androids, and more! This latest in a poptastic series - featuring original 1960s comic-book excerpts, leap-out-at-you pop-ups, dramatic action-packed gatefolds, and slide-out character fact files - is a rare treat for seasoned Marvel devotees and brand-new fans alike. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., full color. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Lydia Lunch. Art and cover by Kristan Hoffman.

A collection of confrontational, no holds barred, hard-edged stories from Lydia Lunch the multimedia cultural terrorist that uses music, film, and books to powerthrust her vision into closed minds and stifled hearts.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Lydia Lunch. Art and cover by Kristan Hoffman.

A collection of confrontational, no holds barred, hard-edged stories from Lydia Lunch the multimedia cultural terrorist that uses music, film, and books to powerthrust her vision into closed minds and stifled hearts.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Nagaru Tanigawa. Editor-in-Chief, Straight Ahead! Since the beginning of the year, the SOS Brigade has been masking as the Literature Club to be recognized as an official high school organization. But when the new student council president threatens to disband the group, the members must write a collection of literature. Naturally, Haruhi assume the role of editor-in-chief and leads the team to publication with hilarious results. Then, the group turns from writers to detectives, the SOS Brigade does it all. When fellow classmate Sanaka comes to the club seeking help, the team (well, Haruhi) is up to the task. A well-trodden popular park path has suddenly begun to terrify the neighborhood dogs, and Haruhi suspects that its being haunted by animal spirits. It looks like the SOS Brigade is about to perform its first first canine exorcism! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Story and Art by Nagaru Tanigawa. Editor-in-Chief, Straight Ahead! Since the beginning of the year, the SOS Brigade has been masking as the Literature Club to be recognized as an official high school organization. But when the new student council president threatens to disband the group, the members must write a collection of literature. Naturally, Haruhi assume the role of editor-in-chief and leads the team to publication with hilarious results. Then, the group turns from writers to detectives, the SOS Brigade does it all. When fellow classmate Sanaka comes to the club seeking help, the team (well, Haruhi) is up to the task. A well-trodden popular park path has suddenly begun to terrify the neighborhood dogs, and Haruhi suspects that its being haunted by animal spirits. It looks like the SOS Brigade is about to perform its first first canine exorcism! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $8.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Beginning of Possibility!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities.

Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Beasts of Undeath!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

After an unexpectedly challenging journey, Ray and his party finally arrive at Gideon, The City of Duels. The mere sight of the towering arenas and thriving fantasy townscapes is enough to instantly awe and enchant him. However - like anything that stands tall and proud - the city cast a great, dark shadow. The name of this shadow is the Gouz-Maise gang - a loathsome band of cutthroats who turn their profit kidnapping children and demanding ransom. Ray, wide-eyed and innocent, was blissfully unaware of just how cruel the hyper-realistic world of Infinite Dendrogram would become.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Clash of the Superiors!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The day after Ray and Hugo faced off against the vile Gouz-Maise Gang, the city of Gideon was far livelier than usual, brimming with excitement and anticipation for a certain event. As one would expect from a metropolis bearing the title of "city of duels," the event was a match between two highly notable duelists: Figaro, the local hero, and Xunyu, one of the most powerful individuals from the far-east empire of Huang He. Both were Masters wielding the powers of Superior Embryos, and both would give their all to fight, make merry and emerge victorious. But a malicious plan unfurls itself in the shadows, who is it that seeks to strike the Kingdom of Altar at its most vulnerable?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Franklin's Game!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The city of duels is suddenly besieged by one of the Dryfe Imperium's Superiors. Mr. Franklin, the Giga Professor. Both admirably cunning and incorrigibly heinous, the sadistic scientist sets his sights on throwing Gideon into utter Pandemonium. As luck would have it, Ray, Marie, and Rook are caught right in the middle of his malicious machinations. Though outmatched, outnumbered and outsmarted, the knights and Masters of The Kingdom of Altar don't hesitate to retaliate. They have the spirit, no doubt, but will it be enough to defeat the mastermind of Franklin's Game?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Those Who Blind the Possibilities!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Thanks to Ray and his allies, the chaos in the city of duels is gradually abating. However, Giga Professor Franklin is far too obsessed with victory to let it end so easily... "Plan C!" he cries, as he plays yet another ace up his sleeve. But as Franklin stands proud, watching Gideon - and the kingdom with it - face utter destruction, a certain man moves out to show the Giga Professor the true meaning of the word.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Lunar Society!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

College will soon begin and set a limit on Reiji Mukudori's free time. Bent on enjoying his last carefree days in Dendro to the fullest, Ray speaks to his party and makes plans to go to the beach. A nap at the inn to clear his mind leads to a rude awakening as he finds himself kidnapped by the influential cult-clan, The Lunar Society, and is personally approached by their spiritual leader and the last Superior of the kingdom - High Priestess, Tsukuyo Fuso.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Shield of Miracles!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Ray's arrival at Torne coincides with the beginning of the Windstar Festival, a joyous occasion that commemorates the defeat of an ancient evil. But the mischievous hands of fate twist the celebration into a birthday. The once-slumbering entity has returned, and it is now ready to unleash chaos, suffering, and despair upon all in sight. Naturally, Ray Starling is not a man who can allow such a creature to exist. The stars look down, the wind howls... but Ray soon finds his struggle intertwining with the life of a certain PK, and the matter of the missing Master.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Hope They Left Behind!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Having maxed out his Paladin rank, Ray considers what job to take and level next. As he does so, he hears of a job that was newly excavated alongside an ancient ruin in Altar's Quartierlatin County, an area bordering the Dryfe Imperium. Ray already meets the conditions for the job, and it suits him well, and he wastes no time going out to make the switch. But of course things are never quite so simple... Along the way, he encounters Azurite, a mysterious masked swordswoman. There was simply no way Ray could've known the far-reaching political implications of his venture to the ruins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Blue Blood Blitz!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The battles around the ruins are intensifying. Two agents from Dryfe enter the stage, and the superweapon built to be the hope of ancient humanity is on the verge of awakening. The threats to the kingdom force the masked princess to reveal her power, while the demon lying dormant within Ray's bracers waits for her time to show herself. The Quartierlatin County is in grave danger, and it's up to Ray and his allies to stand and protect it.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "After the Storm, and Before the Storm!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The chaos at Quartierlatin subsides, and the kingdom begins to mend its relationship with the Masters. After a very long weekend, Reiji returns to college to work on his studies and mingle with his Dendro-playing friends. But as that happens, Hugo travels to Caldina to apprentice with a Superior. As he tries to level up, he finds himself embroiled in a major conflict with the local mafia!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Glory Selector!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

An AI looks into the past, at an event long before Ray Starling set foot in the world of Infinite Dendrogram. The unstoppable Tri-Zenith Dragon emerges from the mountains. It is a bringer of death, wielding a miasma of desolation in its wake. The citizens of Altar can do nothing but watch as doom descends upon them. However... There are three who may be up to the challenge. Three Masters who, if they managed to work as one, could stop the imminent desolation of the land they call home. But with so much glory to gain, what could they stand to lose?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Forms of Love!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Gideon, City of Duels, is bustling with life! A great celebration is underway, and a grand duel is about to take place. At Azurite's behest, Ray accompanies Xunyu on an escort mission to the great City of Duels. Meanwhile Hannya, the devilish berserker, is finally freed from the Gaol. She has only one thing on her mind: visiting her beloved (and oblivious) Figaro! Thus Gideon becomes the backdrop to the convergence of many stories, and many forms, of love.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Vorpal Rabbit, Vorpal Hare!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Dryfe offers an olive branch to Altar, but just what will the price of peace truly be?

Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst, the Altarian government begins its preparation for the coming negotiations. Altimia needs to decide on her kingdom's terms and gather her retinue, while Ray needs to choose a new job and join a clan in case the talks go sour. As the imperium's leaders craft their plans, a vorpal blade flashes in the darkness, and a rabbit-shaped shadow hops out of the northern land on a top-secret mission to the southern kingdom.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Physical Apex!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

All hopes of peace crumble as Princess Claudiah makes her intentions and demands known. Backed up against the wall and with nowhere else to turn, Ray and his companions must do everything within their power to keep the Kingdom of Altar safe. But even with the combined strength of Altar's Superiors on their side, will they be able to hold their own against the sheer might of the one hailed as the world's Physical Apex?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Game Over!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

Conflict rages at the peace conference between Altar and Dryfe, and fresh battles break out on the city streets. Separate groups seeking the truth are at odds with each other while a lone treasure-hunter makes her own desperate play. And all the while, a grand confrontation approaches that may begin to reveal the world's mysteries. What exactly are the Control AIs? What is the true nature of the Arch Sage? And, most urgently... How might the people within Infinite Dendrogram avoid the ultimate Game Over?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Tartarean Possibilities!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

Hugo and AR-I-CA arrive in the great city of Cortana as they continue to hunt for the Treasurebeast Orbs. This cosmopolitan center of commerce is a jewel in the desert, but few things in the city are as valuable as the Orb that is said to have arrived here-one that can bestow the coveted power of immortality. Unfortunately, Hugo and AR-I-CA can't be the only ones investigating these rumors. A knight of ice, a soaring songstress, a bloodstained child, and a Master of death converge upon the poisoned oasis, heralding the coming of brand new possibilities!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "White Cat's Cradle!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. While on his quest in the Sauda Mountain Pass, Ray chances upon something surprising... In his hands, he now holds a ticket to "The Anniversary," a special event led by the control AI. Teaming up with Juliet and a surprise companion from his college days, Ray and his team agree to make their way to the location indicated on the invitation. Unfortunately for the group, their plans crumble when they see just what kind of event it really is: an all-out battle royale on an uninhabited island! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "King of Crime!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. Ray and his new alliance, Death Period, are preparing for a major dueling event when they suddenly meet some surprising new recruits! As the clan grows even larger, it might be time for them to find a home of their own. Luckily for them, Count Gideon appears with a most unexpected offer in mind... At the same time, Sechs and his coconspirators deep in the gaol are putting the final touches on a plan more heinous than any before. The past and present converge to reveal a long-held secret known only to the King of Destruction... and the King of Crime! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "The Overlord of Dreams!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. Death Period settles into their new home in Gideon, the City of Duels, as the Tournaments are about to begin. Many powerful Masters have gathered from all over for the right to challenge a special UBM... but in a strange twist of fate, Ray Starling finds himself up against an opponent that even Altar's Superiors would hesitate to fight! Meanwhile, Sechs and his Illegal Frontier begin their plan to break out of the gaol, setting off a cascade of consequences that will ripple throughout the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. By Kate Leth. Thinking of getting your first tattoo? Tattoos are an awesome, rad. and powerful way to decorate and celebrate your bod! Kate Leth brings you advice (and a few horror stories) culled from both her own experience getting over 30 tattoos and interviews with a few dozen tattoo artists. Ink for Beginners touches on all sorts of tattoo topics, like choosing designs, booking consultations, aftercare, tipping policies, how to prepare for your appointment, and even where it hurts most to get a tattoo. This comic should help to make your tattoo experience as great as possible. Softcover (Saddle-stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

2nd and later printings. By Kate Leth. Thinking of getting your first tattoo? Tattoos are an awesome, rad. and powerful way to decorate and celebrate your bod! Kate Leth brings you advice (and a few horror stories) culled from both her own experience getting over 30 tattoos and interviews with a few dozen tattoo artists. Ink for Beginners touches on all sorts of tattoo topics, like choosing designs, booking consultations, aftercare, tipping policies, how to prepare for your appointment, and even where it hurts most to get a tattoo. This comic should help to make your tattoo experience as great as possible. Softcover (Saddle-stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

1st printing. By R. C. Harvey. Many fans and insiders alike have never heard of Bill Hume, Bailin' Wire Bill, Abe Martin, AWOL Wally, the Texas History Movies, or the Weatherbird at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And many insiders do not know why we call comic books "comics" even though lots of them are not at all funny. Robert C. Harvey, cartoonist and a veteran comics critic, author of several histories of comics and biographies of cartoonists, tells forgotten stories of a dozen now obscure but once famous cartoonists and their creations. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $85.00.

1st printing. By R. C. Harvey. Many fans and insiders alike have never heard of Bill Hume, Bailin' Wire Bill, Abe Martin, AWOL Wally, the Texas History Movies, or the Weatherbird at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And many insiders do not know why we call comic books "comics" even though lots of them are not at all funny. Robert C. Harvey, cartoonist and a veteran comics critic, author of several histories of comics and biographies of cartoonists, tells forgotten stories of a dozen now obscure but once famous cartoonists and their creations. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. Award-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed artist Charles Vess reteam with Instructions, a fantastical new picture book about the rules to follow and how to get around if you happen to find yourself traveling in a fairytale world. aiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairytale as he travels through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river, to find his way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and beautiful princesses as it spreads its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. A brand-new, paper-over-board edition of a fantastical Neil Gaiman classic that will teach you everything you need to know on your journey through life. In this breathtaking picture book, now in paper-over-board format, Neil Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairy tale as he travels through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river to find his way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and beautiful princesses. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Ecstasy Days!"

Based on the story by Amahara. Adapted by Tetsu Habara. ,b>Character Design by Masha. Art and cover by W18.

In a world where an endless variety of humanoid species coexist, there's an equally endless variety of sexy shops for all your nightlife needs! Join Stunk, Zel, and Crim on their erotic adventures as they sample the many deviant delights that the world of succubus joints has to offer!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $15.00.

1st Printing - Written by Darian Leader, Artwork by Judy Groves. For anyone intrigued by Jacques Lacan's ideas but discouraged by the arcane quality of his writings, Darian Leader's lucid text and the graphic illustrations of Judy Groves together will provide the ideal introduction. Softcover, 5.5" x 8", 170 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.