Comic books in 'Illustrated Book'

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1st printing.

Collects two pulp detective stories. In Robert Garron's "Murder for the Asking" a wronged woman thinks revenge. An Arizona chain gang features in Robert Leslie Bellem's "Premiere in Purgatory." This replica edition is complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

NOTE: This is a replica of Spicy Detective Stories (1934-1942 Culture Publications) Pulp Vol. 14 #1.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints continues with Spicy Detective Stories. These are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands, at a fraction of their current collectors prices.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

NOTE: This is a replica of Spicy Detective Stories (1934-1942 Culture Publications) Pulp Vol. 14 #6.

Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing - Reproduction Edition, reprinting "Spicy Detective Stories" from May, 1941. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing - Death Dance. Reproduction Edition, reprints "Spicy Detective Stories" from January, 1942. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints continues with Spicy Detective Stories. These are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands, at a fraction of their current collectors prices.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories July, 1935. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Includes:
Hands of the Dead by Arthur Humbolt
Crimson Heart by Ken Cooper
Dungeon of the Blind by Arthur Wallace
The Garden of Evil by E. Hoffman Price
Temple of Terror by Saul W. Paul
Ghost Gift by Clint Morgan
Corpse Crypt by Hamlin Daly
Hangmans House by Kirk Rand
The Possession of Wanda Morely by C. Samuel Campbell

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories Aug, 1935. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Includes:
The Executioner by Robert Leslie Bellem
The Isle of the Restless Dead by Atwater Culpepper
Cats of Cassandra by Ellery Watson Calder
Mate for Medusa by Carl Moore
Nagas Kiss by E. Hoffman Price
Dead Legs Walk by Jerome Severs Perry
Hell Hole of Horror by Don King
Out of Tomb by Charles R. Allen
Bride of the Serpent by Charles A. Baker, Jr.
Death Vault of Venus by Arthur Wallace

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories May, 1936.

A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints... printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them! Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands - complete with all ads, illustrations and facsimile pages - at a fraction of their current collectors prices.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories Oct, 1937. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Featuring Stories by: Ken Cooper – Carl Moore – Robert A. Garron – Curtis Blount – Watt Dell – Colby Quinn – C.A.M. Donne – Lew Merrill – Jo Henry – Hugh Speer.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories FEB., 1938.

A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints-except these are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands, at a fraction of their current collectors prices!

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories July, 1941. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Robert Leslie Bellem. Cover by H.J. Ward.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories Oct, 1941. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories April, 1942. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories May, 1942. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Facsimile Edition reproduction of Spicy Mystery Stories July, 1942. Vampire - by Lew Merrill. These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing - Eight classic tales of the wild west where men are men and women are nothing but scantily clad trouble! From the pages of the original Spicy Western Stories pulp magazines of the 1930's and 40's. Complete and uncensored with all of their original illustrations! Softcover, 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

1st Printing - Reproduction Edition, reprints "Spicy Western Stories" from March, 1941. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Written by Will Murray. Art by Michael Symes and Bobb Cotter. Cover by Michael Symes. For decades, this legendary pulp magazine was believed to be a myth. But it was not. Not exactly. Nor was it real. Back in the 1970s, prolific pulp writer Will Murray-who was not yet prolific-undertook the daunting task of writing the entire first issue of this nebulous non-entity of a magazine. Within these pages you will discover the exciting contents of Spicy Zeppelin Stories, Volume 1, Number 1, October, 1936, just as they would have appeared, if only this magazine ever existed.... Seven slightly salacious stories set during the 1930s, one for each of the dominant pulp genres. Yes, here are thrilling adventure, air-war, mystery, G-Man, Weird Menace, space opera, and even a wild Western yarn. Every one written around an airship of some type. Each penned under spurious pseudonyms. All guaranteed to evoke the grand and glorious era of the Bloody Pulps. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 203 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Written by Will Murray. Cover by Gary Carbon.

Squads of murder robots attack Manhattan, demolishing skyscrapers, led by Steel Mask. Can The Spider defeat his Steel Men when the FBI's crack suicide squad are hunting him with orders to exterminate on sight?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 346 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Serpent of Destruction!" By Norvell Page (a.k.a. Grant Stockbridge). Art by John Fleming Gould. The Bloody Serpent challenges the Department of Justice to halt his control on the growing illegal narcotics rings - unless the Spider can remove those lethal fangs! Includes the complete text and original artwork from the April 1934 issue of The Spider magazine. Also, a thrilling "Doc Turner" Short story. Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $10.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Written by Will Murray. Cover by Gary Carbon.

The Spider teams upon with the Skull Killer to battle the Scorpion to the death. But whose death?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 310 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

By Grant Stockbridge, Donald G. Cormack, Arthur Leo Zagat, and Norvell Page. Introduction by Will Murray

Originally slated to appear in The Spider Magazine in the 1940s, Slaughter, Incorporated was ultimately shelved when that magazine was cancelled. Never before published directly from author Donald G. Cormacks original manuscript, this edition has been faithfully reconstructed as an exact copy of the never-published February 1944 issue of The Spider Magazine, complete with vintage interior illustrations.

In addition, The Spider: Slaughter, Incorporated (Facsimile Edition) marks the first publication of the never-before-published lost Red Finger story, Red Finger and the Murder Trio, penned by Arthur Leo Zagat. Also including a story by longtime Spider author, Norvell Page.

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing.

Written by Will Murray. Art by Joe DeVito. Cover by Dave Smith.

Zombies walk on Halloween night! These are not ordinary trick-or-treaters, nor are they the undead of Haitian Voodoo magic. For these are radiation-spawned wretches whose only desire is to burn and destroy before being consumed by their inner fires. Not even The Spider, Master of Men, can thwart their mindless advance. Drawn to Central Park where the zombies are birthed are two heroic protectors of humanity, Operator 5 and G-8. Will they join in common cause with The Spider... or spurn him? Summoned, also, are two of the most dangerous supercriminals the world has ever known, seeking the strange secret of the Doom Legion!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Norvell W. Page and Joel Frieman. Art and cover by Ken Kelly. New York City is under siege by a plundering steel-clad criminal army commanded by an insidious thief. To combat-and break-the death-grip of the sinister fiend's reign of terror, The Spider becomes the first hero to don robotic armor with palm-blast power! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. By Robert Sampson. Introduction by W.N. Carr. Explore the history of one of the popular Pulp Age adventure heroes - The Spider! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

1st printing. Written by David Seidman. Art by Andie Tong and Jeremy Roberts . The Molten Man has metallic skin that's as hot as fire! With superhuman strength and the ability to melt whatever crosses his path, he is set on destruction. Spider-Man must stop him before it's too late. Or is the Molten Man too hot for Spidey to handle? Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jeanine Le Ny. Art by Andie Tong and Jeremy Roberts.

Sandman is up to his old tricks! The shape-shifting Super Villain is on a crime spree and only Spider-Man can stop him. But when Sandman plans to clone himself, will he become too powerful even for Spidey?

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Michael Teitelbaum. Art by Dave McCaig . It's the holidays, but not everyone is ready to celebrate. Spider-Man must stop the villain known as Silver Sable from stealing the special Holiday Diamond, which is hidden in a big department store. Can Spider-Man keep Silver Sable from getting her hands on the prize? Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Heather Alexander. Art by Sanford Greene. When Mary Jane lands a lead role in a big Hollywood action film, special effects wizard Mysterio becomes jealous of all the attention she's getting. His spotlight-envy drives him to kidnap M. J. to keep the movie from being made. Will Spider-Man see through Mysterio's trickery and get the cameras rolling again? Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis and Joe F. Merkel. Art by Andie Tong and Jeremy Roberts. A rash of unspeakable crimes has befallen New York City—and Spider-Man is the lead suspect! The amazing web-slinger will have to devise some ingenious tricks to clear his name and stop his foe. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Andy Ball. Fun turns to horror when Morbius, the living vampire, kidnaps Peter Parker's girlfriend at the holiday carnival. Now it's up to Spider-Man to find Mary Jane and stop Morbius in his tracks! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st Printing - This book contains the inside scoop on our hero, Spider-Man; his arch enemy, Doctor Octopus; and many others from the hit movie "Spider-Man 2" Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Based on the Movie. Adapted by Kate Egan. Art by Bob Ostrom. Peter Parker races against the clock to be at Mary Jane's show on time, but Spider-Man is needed! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Acton Figueroa. Art by Jesus Redondo, Ivan Vasquez, and the Thompson Bros.

There is a new villain in town and his name is Doc Ock. With four long scary tentacles, he is a force to be reckoned with, even for Spider-Man. Will our web-swinging hero be able to stop Doc Ock before it's too late?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

2nd and later printings.

Adapted by Acton Figueroa. Art by Jesus Redondo, Ivan Vasquez, and the Thompson Bros.

There is a new villain in town and his name is Doc Ock. With four long scary tentacles, he is a force to be reckoned with, even for Spider-Man. Will our web-swinging hero be able to stop Doc Ock before it's too late?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

In this complete biography of one of Marvel's most beloved super heroes, explore Spider-Man's development through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, images, and rarely-seen interviews. Since swinging onto the scene in 1961, in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the world's most famous wall-crawler has captivated the world, starring in millions of comics, over twenty different films and animated series, numerous blockbuster video games, and one Broadway show, as well as appearances in countless other mediums.

In celebration of his illustrious and expansive history, Spider-Man: A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade is a comprehensive collection of exciting art and expert commentary that brings Spidey's backstory out of the archive and into the arms of fans worldwide.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in.x 10 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $40.00.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Richard Thomas. Art and cover by Pat Olliffe. With great power comes great responsibility! When high school student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, he is given sensational abilities that allow him to crawl up walls, just like a spider! But when tragedy strikes Peter's Uncle Ben, Peter vows to use those abilities for the good of all mankind as the Amazing Spider-Man! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full Color. All Ages NOTE: For 1st Edition see - Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story HC (2011) Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by Michi Fujimoto. Art by Ken Siu-Chong. Join Spidey and his Special Helpers as they keep the city safe in this action-packed board book! This volume features the sneaky Chameleon! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 10 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Michi Fujimoto. Art by Ken Siu-Chong. Join Spidey and his Special Helpers as they keep the city safe in this action-packed board book! This volume features the shocking power of Electro! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 10 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Good $3.10

1st printing. Written by Michi Fujimoto. Art by Ken Siu-Chong. Join Spidey and his Special Helpers as they keep the city safe in this action-packed board book! This volume features the shifty might of the Sandman! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 10 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Michi Fujimoto. Art by Ken Siu-Chong. Join Spidey and his Special Helpers as they keep the city safe in this action-packed board book! This volume features the monstrous Lizard! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 10 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Frank Berrios. Art by Andrea Cagol and Francesco Legramandi. Cover by Andrea Cagol. Spider-Man stars in a shocking new Little Golden Book adventure! When the electrically charged villain Electro strikes, only the wall-crawling Amazing Spider-Man can stop him! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love this web-slinging Little Golden Book. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Frank Berrios. Art by Andrea Cagol and Francesco Legramandi. Cover by Andrea Cagol. Spider-Man stars in a shocking new Little Golden Book adventure! When the electrically charged villain Electro strikes, only the wall-crawling Amazing Spider-Man can stop him! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love this web-slinging Little Golden Book. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Based on the movie! I used to be Peter Parker...Now, I am Spider-Man! Everything changed for Peter Parker after a genetically altered spider bit him. He used to be a scrawny high school student who struggled to defend himself against the bigger, stronger guys in his school. He doesn't have to struggle anymore. With his new spider-like abilities, Peter can spin webs, climb buildings, and sense danger before it happens. Peter can do everything a spider can do, and more. Find out what it's like to be a superhero along with Peter as he adjusts to his new life as Spider-Man. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

2nd and later printings. Based on the movie! I used to be Peter Parker...Now, I am Spider-Man! Everything changed for Peter Parker after a genetically altered spider bit him. He used to be a scrawny high school student who struggled to defend himself against the bigger, stronger guys in his school. He doesn't have to struggle anymore. With his new spider-like abilities, Peter can spin webs, climb buildings, and sense danger before it happens. Peter can do everything a spider can do, and more. Find out what it's like to be a superhero along with Peter as he adjusts to his new life as Spider-Man. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

1st Printing - "A Great Day". Spider-Man's Spidey sense was out of whack. During the Morning, he accidentally helped a criminal escape. By afternoon, all he wanted to do is go home - until he heard a scream. Once again, Peter changed to Spider-Man and this time, he saved the day. Softcover, 8" x 8", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st Printing - "The Super Spider". What on Earth could a science teacher who loves spiders, but hates Spider-Man teach Peter Parker? Surprisingly, quite a bit! In this Spider-Man adventure, Peter Parker takes what he learns in science class and uses it to capture the villain. Softcover, 7.5" x 7.5", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $3.00

1st printing. Featuring your favorite, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, this storybook collection has been completely redesigned with an all new cover, gilded pages, completely new stories, and a classic new look with over 275 illustrations. From Peter's science fair at school to Spidey's fierce battle with Venom to his unexpected visit to the Wild West, these exciting, action-packed stories are the ideal length for reading aloud. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color! All Ages Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

By Diane Duane. Cover by J. Scott Campbell.

This collection brings together all three of Diane Duane's fan-favorite Spider-Man novels in a brand-new omnibus, featuring The Venom Factor, The Lizard Sanction, and The Octopus Agenda. Venom is out of control, murdering one of the innocents he swore to protect. The Lizard is rampaging through the Everglades in search of a cure. Doctor Octopus is masterminding a plan to rain nuclear bombs down across the globe. Not all is as it seems as Spider-Man fights his fiercest enemies in this action-packed trilogy.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 816 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Craig Shaw Gardner. Art by Bob Hall.

Spider-Man must somehow clear his name when he finds himself blamed for the death of an innocent bystander. He will find this easier said than down when the electrifying Electro and the monstrous Rhino make the scene.

Hardcover, 294 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $23.95.