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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #1-20.
Story and art by Jack Cole. Cover by Alex Toth. Foreword by Will Eisner. Introduction by Peter L. Myer.
A stunning hardcover collects the earliest adventures of the JLA's wackiest member!
This decidedly goofy collection of writer/artist Jack Cole's Plastic Man stories includes Plas' origin! New to the volume are a cover by Alex Toth, a foreword by legendary writer/artist Will Eisner, and an introduction by comics historian Peter L. Myer.
Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.
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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #31-39 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #2.
Story and art by Jack Cole.
DC Comics continues its award-winning Archives series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero. This hardcover features an introduction by Michelle Urry, cartoon editor for Playboy Magazine - who gives an overview of Cole's career with a special focus on his gag cartoon work after leaving comics.
Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.
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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #40-49 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #3.
Story and art by Jack Cole.
The fun and adventure continues with a new volume of the award-winning series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero!
This volume features an introduction by renowned European comics historian Andreas Knigge, and is loaded with wacky, outrageous adventures of Plastic Man and his pal Woozy Winks - including the first Woozy solo story and an unusual Plastic Man text story!
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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #50-55 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #4.
Story and art by Jack Cole.
Featuring an introduction by Bill Schelly and a host of innovative and unusual Golden Age Plastic Man tales.
Hardcover, 204 pages, full color.
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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #56-65 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #5-6.
Written by Jack Cole. Art by Jack Cole, Alex Kotzky, Bart Tumey, and Andre LeBlanc. Cover by Jack Cole.
In this volume, featuring a foreword by Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster), Plas faces a super-gunsmith of the underworld, crushes The Crab, and more!
Hardcover, 204 pages, full color.
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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #66-71 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #7-8.
Story and art by Jack Cole.
Another amazing volume of peak-period Plastic Man stories by Cole at his zany best! Plas and Woozy travel way out West, meet Stretcho the India Rubber Man, visit Hollywood, tail a homicidal hat and more!
Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.
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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #72-77 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #9-10.
Story and art by Jack Cole.
The Pliable Paladin returns for another round of body-bending action in THE PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8!
This volume also includes an introduction by acclaimed writer and longtime Plastic Man fan Harvey Pekar.
Hardcover, 204 pages, full color.
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Up-to-Date Edition - 1st printing. Text by Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Sven Wilson, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Nick Jones, and Dan Wallace. Foreword by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Matt Manning and Cefn Ridout. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.
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2nd and later printings. Text by Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Sven Wilson, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Nick Jones, and Dan Wallace. Foreword by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Matt Manning and Cefn Ridout. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.
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Superman and Plastic Man team up to track down a toy stolen from the Toyman which leads to all sorts of antics for both heroes and villains in "The Thing That Goes Woof in the Night." Script by Martin Pasko and art by Joe Staton & Bob Smith. Issue also has "Whatever Happened to Richard Dragon Kung-Fu Fighter." Script by Mike W. Barr and art by Alex Savilik & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.60.
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1st printing. By Melanie Scott. Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes? Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia features more than 230 incredible DC characters, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Aquaman, and so many more. The epic, DC universe-changing REBIRTH event was followed by the momentous DAWN OF DC, which affected many characters and their stories. This comprehensive guide explores these changes alongside stunning new comic images, vital statistics, and key details of each character's powers, from super-strength to sorcery. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.
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Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Marguerite Sauvage, Dennis Hopeless, Aaron Waltke, Brendan Hay, George Mann, Danny Lore, Alex Galer, Kenny Porter. Art by Marguerite Sauvage, Ivan Shavrin, M.l. Sanapo, Baldemar Rivas, Ted Brandt & Ro Stein, Leonardo Rodrigues, Nick Robles. Romance is rarely a simple affair--love is almost always followed by some sort of conflict. Whether you're Plastic Man twisting yourself into knots trying to please someone, or the Flash traveling back in time to make a catastrophic 50 first dates perfect, or even a lonely robot who just can't seem to find love unless it's mail from a computer screen, like Red Tornado, love actually is...a pain in the 27 dresses. So in the grand tradition of these dating conundrums a la rom-coms of the '90s and '00s, we are proud to present eight new stories about love and trying to find it in this zany world. 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.
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Cover by Ariel Diaz. Written by Marguerite Sauvage, Dennis Hopeless, Aaron Waltke, Brendan Hay, George Mann, Danny Lore, Alex Galer, Kenny Porter. Art by Marguerite Sauvage, Ivan Shavrin, M.l. Sanapo, Baldemar Rivas, Ted Brandt & Ro Stein, Leonardo Rodrigues, Nick Robles. Romance is rarely a simple affair--love is almost always followed by some sort of conflict. Whether you're Plastic Man twisting yourself into knots trying to please someone, or the Flash traveling back in time to make a catastrophic 50 first dates perfect, or even a lonely robot who just can't seem to find love unless it's mail from a computer screen, like Red Tornado, love actually is...a pain in the 27 dresses. So in the grand tradition of these dating conundrums a la rom-coms of the '90s and '00s, we are proud to present eight new stories about love and trying to find it in this zany world. 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.
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Cover by Christian Ward. Written by Marguerite Sauvage, Dennis Hopeless, Aaron Waltke, Brendan Hay, George Mann, Danny Lore, Alex Galer, Kenny Porter. Art by Marguerite Sauvage, Ivan Shavrin, M.l. Sanapo, Baldemar Rivas, Ted Brandt & Ro Stein, Leonardo Rodrigues, Nick Robles. Romance is rarely a simple affair--love is almost always followed by some sort of conflict. Whether you're Plastic Man twisting yourself into knots trying to please someone, or the Flash traveling back in time to make a catastrophic 50 first dates perfect, or even a lonely robot who just can't seem to find love unless it's mail from a computer screen, like Red Tornado, love actually is...a pain in the 27 dresses. So in the grand tradition of these dating conundrums a la rom-coms of the '90s and '00s, we are proud to present eight new stories about love and trying to find it in this zany world. 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.
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Written by Jeremy Adams. Art by Fernando Pasarin - Oclair Albert. Cover by Taurin Clarke. Uncovering the truth about what happened to their third child, Wally and team must infiltrate the dangerous compound known as the Nest in hopes of saving their newborn, while battling the formidable Granny Goodness! 32 pages, full color. Rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.
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1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George PĂ©rez 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.
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1st printing. Collects Gog (Villains) 1998, The Kingdom (1999) #1-2, The Kingdom: Son of the Bat (1999), The Kingdom: Nightstar (1999), The Kingdom: Offspring (1999), The Kingdom: Kid Flash (1999), and The Kingdom: Planet Krypton (1999). Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ariel Olivetti, Mike Zeck, Brian Apthorp, Matt Haley, Barry Kitson, Jerry Ordway, Mark Pajarillo, Frank Quitely, John Beatty, Mark Farmer, Dennis Janke, Tom Simmons, and Walden Won. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. Back Cover by Introduction by Mark Waid. Twenty years after the events of Kingdom Come, a survivor of the Kansas disaster is granted the power of the gods to become Gog. Launched back through time, he has only one mission: kill Superman! Featuring a brand-new introduction by Mark Waid, the original series outline, and much more! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #123-136, 138-145, 147-151 and Detective Comics (1937-2011) #437-438. Written by Bob Haney, Cary Burkett, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Jim Aparo. Cover by Jim Aparo and John Kalisz. Batman teams up with The Flash, Aquaman, Mister Miracle, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Deadman, Green Lantern, Hawkman, The Phantom Stranger, Supergirl, the Teen Titans-and Jim Aparo himself! Hardcover, 520 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Alex Lins. HARD BOILED PLASTIC MAN NOIR FROM FROM EISNER-NOMINATED WRITER CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL AND ARTIST ALEX LINS! Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now--but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone...and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he's tried hard to outrun--or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers... The Eisner-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words you thought you'd never read: hard-boiled Plastic Man noir! And hey, if we're crazy enough to greenlight that concept, you won't believe the things we're crazy enough to do in this book... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Michael Allred. HARD BOILED PLASTIC MAN NOIR FROM FROM EISNER-NOMINATED WRITER CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL AND ARTIST ALEX LINS! Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now--but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone...and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he's tried hard to outrun--or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers... The Eisner-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words you thought you'd never read: hard-boiled Plastic Man noir! And hey, if we're crazy enough to greenlight that concept, you won't believe the things we're crazy enough to do in this book... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Chris Samnee. HARD BOILED PLASTIC MAN NOIR FROM FROM EISNER-NOMINATED WRITER CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL AND ARTIST ALEX LINS! Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now--but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone...and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he's tried hard to outrun--or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers... The Eisner-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words you thought you'd never read: hard-boiled Plastic Man noir! And hey, if we're crazy enough to greenlight that concept, you won't believe the things we're crazy enough to do in this book... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar. Cover by Alex Lins. The Justice League won't listen to him, his wife and kid want nothing to do with him...but Plastic Man doesn't need a single one of them to pull off his grand plan to cheat death. And it all starts with, uh...kidnapping the Metal Men. It's for a good cause! He swears! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar. Cover by Riley Rossmo. The Justice League won't listen to him, his wife and kid want nothing to do with him...but Plastic Man doesn't need a single one of them to pull off his grand plan to cheat death. And it all starts with, uh...kidnapping the Metal Men. It's for a good cause! He swears! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar. Cover by Alex Lins. IS PLASTIC MAN'S FATE SEALED?! Plastic Man and Woozy suffer a bit of a...setback...when trying to capture one of the Metal Men. Well, setback is putting it mildly, and now there's really no turning back toward the superheroes they once called allies. As his body grows increasingly more unstable, Plastic Man must turn to a villainous ally in hopes of constructing the weapon that could cure him--no matter how slim the odds of success... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar. Cover by Martin Morazzo. IS PLASTIC MAN'S FATE SEALED?! Plastic Man and Woozy suffer a bit of a...setback...when trying to capture one of the Metal Men. Well, setback is putting it mildly, and now there's really no turning back toward the superheroes they once called allies. As his body grows increasingly more unstable, Plastic Man must turn to a villainous ally in hopes of constructing the weapon that could cure him--no matter how slim the odds of success... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rubber Bandits!" Collects Plastic Man (2003-2006 3rd Series DC) #8-11 and 13-14.
Story and art by Kyle Baker.
Another volume of offbeat and hysterical Plas adventures by Harvey and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Kyle Baker! In RUBBER BANDITS our pliable hero wrecks continuity as we know it, investigates a vampire, gets in trouble with homeland security, battles a menacing mouse, and stops one of the worst crimes ever: illegal music downloading!
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Worm Turns!" Collects The Power of SHAZAM (1995-1999) #13-23, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (1995-1999) #4, Showcase 96 (1996) #7, The Power of SHAZAM (1995-1999) Annual #1, Superboy Plus (1997) #1, and Supergirl Plus (1997) #1. Written by Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, Ron Marz, and Peter David. Art by Pete Krause, Gil Kane, Curt Swan, Joe Staton, Tom Grummett, John Statema, Andy Smith, Mike Manley, Brett Breeding, John Nyberg, Kim DeMulder, Mike DeCarlo, and Bret Blevins. Cover by Jerry Ordway. The adventures of the World's Mightiest Mortal continue! Young Billy Batson, in his superhero guise as the adult Captain Marvel, uses the powers of Shazam to face challenges in Fawcett City, New York, Venus, and the far future. Through it all, a small but terrifying new danger is inching its way closer--and this threat wants to take over the world! Softcover, 424 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.
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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Plastic Man (1943-1956 Vital/Quality) #17-21. Story and art by Jack Cole. Featuring art by the great Jack Cole, firmly locating Plastic Man in the humor super hero genre. Softcover, 180 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $32.99.
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1st printing. By Brian Solomon. Foreword by Paul Kupperberg. SUPERHEROES! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what's right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world. Encompassing early coming books, indie outliers, and the mammoth fictional universes managed by DC and Marvel, Superheroes! chronicles the rise of a distinctly American invention, the modern-day evolution of the myths and legends of old. Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Captain America, X-Men, the Justice League and the Avengers-they all represent our greatest hopes, and sometimes our darkest fantasies. Learn all about the creators who have brought them to life: artists like Jack Kirby and Jim Lee, writers like Stan Lee and Alan Moore, actors like Christopher Reeve and Robert Downey Jr., and directors like Tim Burton and Joss Whedon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text. Cover price $26.95.