Comic books in 'Comic History'

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Includes Cover Sash - 1st printing. This book celebrates the careers and creations of some of the most influential comic creators in the business, 10 men that have inspired a generation of readers and creators. Includes a look at Reiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato); Go Nagai (Mazinger Z); Takao Saito (Golgo 13); Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Giant Robo); Fujio Akatsuka (Tensai Bakabon); Tetsuya Chiba (Notari Matsutarō); Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub); Mikiya Mochizuki (Wild 7); Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009); and Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Note: All Text is in Japanese

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Does NOT Include Cover Sash - 1st printing. This book celebrates the careers and creations of some of the most influential comic creators in the business, 10 men that have inspired a generation of readers and creators. Includes a look at Reiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato); Go Nagai (Mazinger Z); Takao Saito (Golgo 13); Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Giant Robo); Fujio Akatsuka (Tensai Bakabon); Tetsuya Chiba (Notari Matsutarō); Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub); Mikiya Mochizuki (Wild 7); Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009); and Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Note: All Text is in Japanese

1st Printing. The 100 Best Comics of the Century is the best of the best, ultimate collection. We have combed the planet searched through one 20,000 cartoons from every imaginable source including: Private Collections, magazines, newspapers, old books and new books, cartoon syndicates and individual cartoonists, libraries, greeting cards, post cards and calendars, to acquire the funniest comics of all time. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11", 208 pages, B&W.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

By Jerry Beck.

In a world of sarcastic rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, stuttering pigs, and dancing frogs, what defines greatness?

Thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators were asked to select the greatest Looney Tunes episodes of all time based on historical significance, biggest laughs, best animation, and important milestones. Looney Tunes' most recognizable shorts and faces are gathered for the first time in a single volume with more than 300 color illustrations from private collectors and the Warner Bros. archives.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings.

By Jerry Beck.

In a world of sarcastic rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, stuttering pigs, and dancing frogs, what defines greatness?

Thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators were asked to select the greatest Looney Tunes episodes of all time based on historical significance, biggest laughs, best animation, and important milestones. Looney Tunes' most recognizable shorts and faces are gathered for the first time in a single volume with more than 300 color illustrations from private collectors and the Warner Bros. archives.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

2nd Edition -1st printing.

By Jerry Beck. Foreword by Leonard Maltin.

In a world of rascally rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, and stuttering pigs, what defines greatness? This question was posed to thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators to create The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, the definitive reference.

Jerry Beck and the Cartoon Brew team of animation experts reveal the amusing anecdotes and secret origins behind such classics as "What's Opera, Doc?," "One Froggy Evening," and "Duck Dodgers in the 24th Century." Published just in time for Bugs Bunny's 80th birthday, The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons settles the debate on the best of the best, and poses a new question: Is your favorite one of the greatest?

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings.

By Jerry Beck. Foreword by Leonard Maltin.

In a world of rascally rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, and stuttering pigs, what defines greatness? This question was posed to thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators to create The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, the definitive reference.

Jerry Beck and the Cartoon Brew team of animation experts reveal the amusing anecdotes and secret origins behind such classics as "What's Opera, Doc?," "One Froggy Evening," and "Duck Dodgers in the 24th Century." Published just in time for Bugs Bunny's 80th birthday, The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons settles the debate on the best of the best, and poses a new question: Is your favorite one of the greatest?

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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By Brian Cronin.

Whether you've read the earliest X-Men comics from the Silver Age or never miss a big screen release, these are the 100 things all X-Men fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Comic Book Resources' Brian Cronin has collected every essential piece of mutant knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

1st printing. By Maurice Horn. A look back a true American art form - Comic Strips! Featuring histories, dossiers, and comic strips starring Alley Oop, Beetle Bailey, Betty Boop, Buck Rogers, Bugs Bunny, Charlie Chan, Donald Duck, Flash Gordon, the Flintstones, Gasoline Alley, Joe Palooka, Krazy Kat, Modesty Blaise, Polly and Her Pals, Pogo, and many, many more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 414 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings. By Maurice Horn. A look back a true American art form - Comic Strips! Featuring histories, dossiers, and comic strips starring Alley Oop, Beetle Bailey, Betty Boop, Buck Rogers, Bugs Bunny, Charlie Chan, Donald Duck, Flash Gordon, the Flintstones, Gasoline Alley, Joe Palooka, Krazy Kat, Modesty Blaise, Polly and Her Pals, Pogo, and many, many more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 414 pages, PC/PB&W.

NO Dust Jacket - 2nd and later printings. By Maurice Horn. A look back a true American art form - Comic Strips! Featuring histories, dossiers, and comic strips starring Alley Oop, Beetle Bailey, Betty Boop, Buck Rogers, Bugs Bunny, Charlie Chan, Donald Duck, Flash Gordon, the Flintstones, Gasoline Alley, Joe Palooka, Krazy Kat, Modesty Blaise, Polly and Her Pals, Pogo, and many, many more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 414 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Tony Isabella. The volume of stunning artistry and memorable characters in this one-of-a kind guide entices both seasoned and casual collectors. Readers will find comic books produced between 1930 and the present, from all genres, represented by cover with background details including publisher, year of imprint, series and issue numbers, intriguing story notes and the reason it was chosen for this unique book. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Updated Edition - 1st printing. The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its 3rd updated edition! Expert Librarian Stephen Weiner, with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners, has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

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Edited by Trisha Goodnow and James J. Kimble.

One of the most overlooked aspects of the Allied war effort involved a surprising initiative - comic book propaganda. Even before Pearl Harbor, the comic book industry enlisted its formidable army of artists, writers, and editors to dramatize the conflict for readers of every age and interest. Comic book superheroes and everyday characters modeled positive behaviors and encouraged readers to keep scrapping. Ultimately, those characters proved to be persuasive icons in the war's most colorful and indelible propaganda campaign.

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Text by Paul Levitz and José Luis García-López. Art and cover by José Luis García-López. The long-awaited reissue of the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is now available for pre-order. Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features over 165 highly-detailed scans of the legendary art by José Luis García-López. First issued in 1982, the Style Guide aimed to assist licensees in delivering a consistent look for DCs Super Heroes. The title is fascinating mashup of comic art, typography, and graphic design history, and a preservation of García-Lópezs legacy. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 384 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $95.00.

Add to cart Fine $119.00

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By Paul Levitz.

In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material.

What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. Over 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publisher's 75th-anniversary, Taschen has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics in an edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. Over 2,000 images are reproduced to bring the storylines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before.

Telling the tales behind the tomes is 35-year DC veteran Paul Levitz, whose in-depth essays trace the company's history, from its pulp origins through to the future of digital publishing.

Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 720 pages, full color.

CAUTION!!!!Be very careful when opening the carrying case. Recommended Opening Procedure:1)It is to be opened by gently pulling the tab by the handle on the Superman side of the case (located on the right-hand side). 2)Gently press your finger into it and slowly pull out to release the top flap. 3) Then, gently slide your fingers in from the sides and slowly pull the top flap up.4) Do NOT attempt to open with the tabs at the top and bottom (by the Taschen and 75 Years of...). 5)Use caution and patience when trying to open the case or tearing may occur.

NOTE: Lone Star Comics will NOT accept returns due to damage that may occur when opening this item.

Cover price $200.00.

New Edition - 1st printing. By Paul Levitz. In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material. What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. More than 40,000 comic books later and in honor of the publisher's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics. More than 2,000 images - covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and collectibles - are reproduced using the latest technology to bring the story lines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before. The 2010 original XL edition of 75 Years of DC Comics was winner of the 2011 Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book of the Year! But as even Superman might have trouble lifting the XL, here is the chance to enjoy the title in a smaller format. And if it is still too heavy for you, the slipcase converts into a book stand, so you can delight in your favorite comic stories and characters book on display. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 720 pages, full color. Cover price $69.99.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas. From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, Marvel created a mythological universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. In the early 1960s, this audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names - Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men, the list goes on. In celebration of Marvel's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the most influential comic book publisher today, with an inside look not only at its celebrated characters, but also at the "bullpen" of architects whose names are almost as familiar as the protagonists they brought to life - Stan "the Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, along with a roster of greats like Steve Ditko, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and countless others. With essays by comics historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, this book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 720 pages, full color. Cover price $200.00.

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Cover by Richard Felton Outcault. Back Cover by Winsor McCay.

Featuring a collection of comic strips from the first seventy-five years of the medium including Tarzan, Superman, Batman, Captain AMerica, Terry and the Pirates, B.C., Little Nemo, Krazy Kats, Flash Gordon, the Phantom, and so many more! Includes over 90 pages of classic comic strips!

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Stephen J Lind. The first spiritual biography of a misunderstood believer, the renowned creator of Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strip franchise, the most successful of all time, forever changed the industry. For more than half a century, the endearing, witty insights brought to life by Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy have caused newspaper readers and television viewers across the globe to laugh, sigh, gasp, and ponder. A Charlie Brown Religion explores one of the most provocative topics Schulz broached in his heartwarming work - religion. Softcover,l 6-in. x 9-in., 308 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

By Danny Fingeroth.

Stan Lee co-created Spider-Man! And Iron Man! And the Hulk! And the X-Men! And more than 500 other iconic characters! His name has appeared on more than a billion comic books, in 75 countries, in 25 languages. His superheroes have starred in multibillion-dollar grossing movies and TV series.

This is the story of how Stanley Martin Lieber, a poor kid from Washington Heights became Stan Lee, international legend. Danny Fingeroth (comics industry veteran, author, and longtime Stan Lee friend and colleague) writes a comprehensive biography of this powerhouse of ideas who changed the world's understanding of what a hero is and how a story should be told, while exploring Lee's unique path to becoming the face of comics.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Good $19.99

1st printing.

Edited by Michael Barrier and Martin Williams.

This companion volume to the popular Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics is a tribute to the fun and creativity of comic strip's offshoot, the comic book. Featuring Golden Age tales of Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Little Lulu, Donald Duck, and more!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Michael Farr. Following on from his best-selling Tintin: The Complete Companion, Michael Farr portrays the little-known but fascinating life of Hergé, the remarkable artist behind Tintin, the boy reporter who continues to thrill and delight an ever-widening audience. In seven separate sketches, he presents his picture of a man whose life is the key to his creation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

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The Adventures of Superman Collecting (1988) Limited Edition (2500 made) published by Russ Cochran, LTD. in association with DC Comics in 1988 was a 50th Anniversary celebration item for the Man of Steel.

It contains information on absolutely everything anyone could possibly want to know about the 1st and arguably the greatest superhero of them all. From his inception by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel and his first appearance in 1938's Action Comics #1, Superman has been thrilling comic book readers and become a main stay in pop culture.

Certainly a fine addition to any collection.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9.5-in. x 12.5-in., 220 pages, fine illustrations and photographs of products and related mediums.

1st printing.

Edited by Drew Morton. Foreword by Henry Jenkins. Afterword by Suzanne Scott.

After Midnight: "Watchmen" after "Watchmen" looks specifically at the three adaptations of Moore's and Gibbons's Watchmen - Zack Snyder's Watchmen film (2009), Geoff Johns's comic book sequel Doomsday Clock (2017), and Damon Lindelof's Watchmen series on HBO (2019).

The anthology considers how the sequels, especially the limited series, have prompted a reevaluation of the original text and successfully harnessed the politics of the contemporary moment into a potent relevancy. The first part considers the various texts through conceptions of adaptation, remediation, and transmedia storytelling. Part two considers the HBO series through its thematic focus on the relationship between American history and African American trauma.

Finally, the book considers the themes of nostalgia and trauma, both firmly rooted in the original Moore and Gibbons series, and how the sequel texts reflect and refract upon those often-intertwined phenomena.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text.

Cover price $30.00.

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By Jason Hofius and George Khoury. Painted cover by Alex Ross.

Age of TV Heroes examines the history of the live-action television adventures of everyone's favorite comic book heroes!

This volume features the in-depth stories of the actors and behind-the-scene players that made the classic super-hero television programs we all grew up with. From The Adventures of Superman and Batman to The Tick and Smallville, it's colorfully presented in vivid detail, lavishly designed with a bevy of color photographs.

Includes new and exclusive interviews and commentary from Adam West (Batman), Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), Patrick Warburton (The Tick), Nicholas Hammond (Spider-Man), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Jack Larson (The Adventures of Superman), John Wesley Shipp (The Flash), Jackson Bostwick (Shazam!) and many more, including comments from Reb Brown, Stephen J. Cannell, Chip Kidd, Stan Lee, Noel Neill, John Romita, Alex Ross, Ilya Salkind, Lou Scheimer, Lorenzo Semple and Lyle Waggoner.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. One of Marvel Comic's most popular franchises for five decades, the Avengers have always been reflective of their times, having adapted to an evolving readership to remain relevant. This collection of fresh essays by popular culture scholars examines Avengers story lines such as the Korvac Saga, Civil War, and Secret Invasion, and scrutinizes key characters including the Black Panther and Hank Pym. Essays explore how real-world events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, and 9/11 influenced popular entertainment in America. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 204 pages, Text Only. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger - Tony Stark, the alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations, hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, "Demon in a Bottle," "Civil War," and "Extremis." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 278 pages, Text Only. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. Since Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in American society. These essays examine Superman's patriotic heroism during World War II, his increase in power in the early years of the Cold War, his death and resurrection at the end of the Cold War, and his recent dramatic reimagining. This volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. BY Joseph J. Darowski. The Incredible Hulk is one of Marvel Comics' earliest super-heroes. Through the decades, the character and his narrative elements - the causes of Bruce Banner's transformations, the Hulk's strength, intelligence and skin color, the tone, theme and sources of conflict - have been continually reinvented to remain relevant. This collection of new essays explores Marvel's more than five decades of Hulk comics. The contributors analyze the Hulk and his supporting cast in their shifting historical contexts, offering insights into both our popular entertainment and our cultural history. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 278 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. The first superhero team from the Silver Age of comics, DC's Justice League has seen many iterations since its first appearance in 1960. This collection of new essays examines more than five decades of Justice League comics and related titles. Each essay considers a storyline or era of the franchise in its historical and social contexts. Exploring both the popular culture and relevant events of the day, the contributors discuss how the Vietnam War was addressed in Justice League comics, how the Cold War transformed the roles of superheroes in the DC universe and how the post-9/11 political climate affected a crossover character. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, Text. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. With storylines that often contain overt social messages within its "mutant metaphor," X-Men is often credited with having more depth than the average superhero property. In this collection, each essay examines a specific era of the X-Men franchise in relationship to contemporary social concerns. The essays range from an analysis of popular science at the time of the first X-Men comic book in 1963 to an interpretation of a storyline in light of rhetoric of President Obama's first presidential campaign. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 244 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. Created in 1941 by the psychologist William Marston, Wonder Woman would go on to have one of the longest continuous run of published comic book adventures in the history of the industry. More than 70 years after her debut, Wonder Woman remains a popular culture icon. Throughout the intervening years wars, the feminist movement, politics, and evolving social opinions and concerns can be seen influencing the stories found in Wonder Woman's comic books. In this collection of new essays, each examines a specific period or storyline from Wonder Woman comic books and analyzes that story in regard to contemporary issues in American society. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Denis Kitchen, and Michael Schumacher. Art by Al Capp. More than thirty years have passed since Al Capp's death, and he may no longer be a household name. But at the height of his career, his groundbreaking comic strip, Li'l Abner, reached ninety million readers. Though Li'l Abner brought millions joy, the man behind the strip was a complicated and often unpleasant person. With unprecedented access to Capp's archives and a wealth of new material, Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen have written a probing biography. Capp's story is one of incredible highs and lows, of popularity and villainy, of success and failure-told here with authority and heart! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Eddie Zeno. Al Plastino was one of the last surviving penciler/inkers of the Golden Age. Laboring uncredited on Superman for two decades (1948-1968), he co-created Supergirl, Brainiac, and the Legion of Super-Heroes, drawing those characters' first appearances, and illustrating the initial comics story to feature Kryptonite. With a foreword by Paul Levitz, this book was completed just weeks before Al's recent passing. In these pages, the artist remembers both his struggles and triumphs in the world of comics, cartooning and beyond, painting a layered portrait of Plastino's life and career. And a wealth of illustrations show just how influential a figure he is in the history of comics. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Written by John Fleskes. Art and cover by Al Williamson. Foreword by William Stout. Introduction byRick Veitch.

In 1948 Al Williamson accepted his first commercial assignment - an issue of Famous Funnies comics - which launched his career as a professional in the field. Developing an elegant and illustrative style, he soon gained prominence in the highly influential EC Comics line of the 1950s. By the end of his career in the early 2000s, he had become one of the most highly regarded comic and strip artists in the industry, especially noted for the graceful ink line that he spent a lifetime pursuing.

This compendium is the perfect introduction to Al Williamson's work. You will find samples that span his fifty-year career along with anecdotes and historical details salted throughout. Cover art, interior pages, drawings and sketches, plus photographs of Al and his friends posing as reference for his sequential art, are included.

For the first time, readers will be able to view the artist's most-cherished works and witness Williamson's development as an artist.

Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in. x 128 pages, PC.

Cover price $39.95.

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Edited by Eric L. Berlatsky.

British comics writer Alan Moore (b. 1953) has a reputation for equal parts brilliance and eccentricity. Living hermit-like in the same Midlands town for his entire life, he supposedly refuses contact with the outside world while creating his strange, dense comics, fiction, and performance art.

While Moore did declare himself a wizard on his fortieth birthday and claims to have communed with extradimensional beings, reticence and seclusion have never been among his eccentricities. On the contrary, for long stretches of his career Moore seemed to be willing to chat with all comers: fanzines, industry magazines, other artists, newspapers, magazines, and personal websites. Well over one hundred interviews in the past thirty years serve as testimony to Moore's willingness to be engaged in productive conversation.

Alan Moore: Conversations includes ten substantial interviews, beginning with Moore's first published conversation, conducted by V for Vendetta cocreator David Lloyd in 1981. The remainder cover nearly all of his major works, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing, Marvelman, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, From Hell, Lost Girls, and the unfinished Big Numbers.

While Moore's personal life and fraught business relations are discussed occasionally, the interviews chosen are principally devoted to Moore's creative practices and techniques, along with his shifting social, political, and philosophical beliefs. As such, Alan Moore: Conversations should add to any reader's enjoyment and understanding of Moore's work.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Introduction by Milton Caniff. Edited by Manuel Auad. Take a look back at comic history and what an artist like Alex Toth meant to it! Featuring quotes from legendary artists like Will Eisner, Al Williamson, Jim Steranko, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

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Edited and Introduction By Michael Stein. Foreword and Afterword by David J. Hogan.

For the first time ever, read how aliens have invaded pop culture in all its guises and forms in this definitive history spanning over 100 years. See how depictions of aliens have evolved over the years in popular and pulp magazines, comics, on TV, and in movies!

These depictions of aliens are visualized through the prism of pop culture in this thoroughly engaging 176-page book, featuring more than 200 full-color illustrations accompanied by extensive captions.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

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Collected interviews with the trailblazing creator of the graphic memoir Fun Home and the comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For. Spanning 1990 to 2017, Alison Bechdel: Conversations collects ten interviews that illustrate how Bechdel uses her own life, relationships, and contemporary events to expose the world to what she has referred to as the "fringes of acceptability," the comics genre as well as queer culture and identity. These interviews reveal her intentionality in the use of characters, plots, structure, and cartooning to draw her readers toward disrupting the status quo.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, Text.

Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. By Douglas Wolk. The Marvel story is a gigantic mountain, smack in the middle of contemporary culture. Thousands of writers and artists have contributed to it. Every schoolchild recognizes its protagonists: Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men. 18 of the 100 highest-grossing movies of all time are directly based on parts of it. And not even the people telling the story have read the whole thing-nobody's supposed to. So, of course, that's what Wolk did: he read all 27,000 comics that make up the Marvel universe thus far, from Alpha Flight to Omega the Unknown. And then he made sense of it: seeing into the ever-expanding story, in its parts and as a coherent whole, and seeing through it, as a prism through which to view the landscape of American culture. Looking over close to sixty years of Marvel's comics, Wolk sees fascinating patterns and the way they all feed into a potent cosmology that echoes our deepest hopes and fears. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 384 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $18.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

Roy Thomas has assembled the most thorough look ever taken at All-Star Comics! Drawing on his lifelong passion for The Justice Society of America, he traces its origin from its beginnings in the 1940's, through its rebirth in the 1960's, the 1970's resurrection of All-Star Comics, and beyond!

Includes rare art by Jack Burnley, Dick Dillin, Michael T. Gilbert, Irwin Hasen, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, Mart Nodell, Jerry Ordway, Alex Ross, Wally Wood and more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

Roy Thomas has assembled the most thorough look ever taken at All-Star Comics! Drawing on his lifelong passion for The Justice Society of America, he traces its origin from its beginnings in the 1940's, through its rebirth in the 1960's, the 1970's resurrection of All-Star Comics, and beyond!

Includes rare art by Jack Burnley, Dick Dillin, Michael T. Gilbert, Irwin Hasen, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, Mart Nodell, Jerry Ordway, Alex Ross, Wally Wood and more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $21.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Edited by Roy Thomas.

Roy Thomas' new sequel presents still more secrets of the Justice Society of America and All-Star Comics, from 1940 through the 1980s. Featuring: a fabulous wraparound cover by Carlos Pacheco; more amazing information and speculation on the classic All-Star Comics of 1940-1951; never-before-seen Golden Age art by Irwin Hasen, Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, Mart Nodell, Paul Reinman, H.G. Peter, and others; art from the unpublished 1940s JSA story 'The Will of William Wilson' not seen in Volume 1; rare art from the original 1963-1985 JLA-JSA team-ups and the 1970s All-Star Comics revival by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin, Joe Staton, Wally Wood, Keith Giffen, and Ric Estrada; full coverage of the 1980s All-Star Squadron, Young All-Stars, America vs. The Justice Society, and Last Days of the Justice Society, with a bio of every single All-Star (from Air Wave to Zatara), featuring never-seen art by Jerry Ordway, Rich Buckler, Adrian Gonzales, and Todd McFarlane.

Plus, notes and illustrations on the original 1940s DC Comics sources of Roy's All-Star Squadron stories, as well as special JSA-related art and features by Frank Brunner, Alex Ross, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Mike Mignola, and Ramona Fradon.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by George Pérez.

Comics legend Roy Thomas presents more amazing secrets behind the 1940-51 All-Star Comics and the 1941-44 Seven Soldiers of Victory - and illustrated speculation about how other Golden Age super-teams might have been assembled!

Also, an issue-by-issue survey of the JLA/JSA team-ups of 1963-85, the 1970s JSA revival, and the 1980s series The Young All-Stars and Secret Origins, with commentary by the artists and writers! Plus rare artwork from Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jerry Ordway, Murphy Anderson, Alex Toth, Nick Cardy, Gil Kane, Gene Colan, Michael Bair, Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin, Joe Staton, and many others! Featuring a new JLA/JSA cover by George Pérez!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $26.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Edited by Roy Thomas.

The All-Star Companions go out with a bang, with colossal coverage of the Golden Age All-Star Comics and the sensational secrets of the Junior Justice Society! An index of the complete solo adventures of all 18 original JSAers in their own features, from 1940 to 1951! The JSA's earliest imitators (Seven Soldiers of Victory, All Winners Squad, Marvel Family, and International Crime Patrol)! Infinity, Inc. on Earth-Two and after! And the 1980s Secret Origins series!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Dave Graue. Reprinting all the Sunday comic strips from 1982-1984 in "remastered" color. Featuring multiple storylines: Alley Oop discovers the Cursed Crystal, rescues the beautiful Lana of the Lake, fights the savage Yorkles, visits the land of giants, encounters Mango, Lord of the Jungle-and more! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Written by Annie Hunter Eriksen. Art and cover by Lee Gatlin. Spider-Man's web of stories began far before the first drawing of nerdy teenager Peter Parker. They started with Steve Ditko, a kid who loved comics so much that he would brave blizzards to get new issues. Steve was strange-he was introverted, his art was shadowy, and his characters didn't fit the mold of handsome heroes like those crafted by Marvel legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. But it's not so strange that the traits that made Steve different were what made his characters stand out. Swing into the life of Steve Ditko and discover how he transformed a brawny, super-powered Spiderman into the perpetually awkward teenager who we know and love: Spider-Man, a character who relies on his inner strength more than super strength, who got his powers not through magic but through the bite of a radioactive spider... This biography takes the mask off the famously reclusive artist and shares the story of how his wall-crawling hero became a friendly neighborhood icon. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Collects Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) #160-161 and 170. By Roy Thomas. By overwhelming demand, Roy Thomas has compiled all the material on the founders of the Marvel Bullpen from three sold-out Alter Ego issues-plus over 30 new pages of content! There's the Steve Ditko issue (#160 with a rare '60s Ditko interview by Richard Howell, biographical notes by Nick Caputo, and Ditko tributes)! The Stan Lee issue (#161 with Roy Thomas on his 50+ year relationship with Stan, art by Kirby, Ditko, Maneely, Everett, Severin, Romita, plus tributes from pros and fans)! And the Jack Kirby issue (#170 with Will Murray on Kirby's contributions to Iron Man's creation, Jack's Captain Marvel/Mr. Scarlet Fawcett work, Kirby in 1960s fanzines, plus Stan Lee and Roy Thomas on Jack)! Whether you missed these issues, or can't live without the extensive new material on Ditko, Lee, and Kirby, it's sure to be an Amazing, Astonishing, Fantastic tribute to the main men who made Marvel! Softcover, 8-in. x 11--in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $35.95.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash. Art by John Romita Sr. Introduction by Stan Lee. Also featuring art by Todd McFarlane, John Romita, Jr., Neal Adfams, Stan Goldberg, Don Perlin, and more. In this new book, 'Jazzy' John Romita - the artist who made The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel's #1-selling comic book in the 1960s - talks about his life, his art, and his contemporaries! Authored by former Marvel Comics editor in chief and top writer Roy Thomas, and noted historian Jim Amash, it features the most definitive interview Romita's ever given, about working with such comics legends as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, following Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko as artist on the strip, and more! Plus, Roy Thomas shares memories of working with Romita in the 1960s-70s, and Jim Amash examines the awesome artistry of Ring-a-Ding Romita! Lavishly illustrated with Romita art - original classic art, and unseen masterpieces - as well as illos by some of Marvel's and DC's finest, this is at once a career overview of a comics master, and a firsthand history of the industry by one of its leading artists! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $44.95.