Comic books in 'Comic History'

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2nd and later printings. By Tim Leong. The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying ComicCon attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Softcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Claude Lalumiere. Stories by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, George R.R. Martin, Kurt Busiek, Cory Doctorow, Carrie Vaughn, Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, Jonathan Lethem, Gene Wolfe, Kim Newman, Chris Roberson, Leah Bobet, J. Robert Lennon, A.M. Dellamonica, Kelly Link, Rachel Pollack, James Lowder, Ernest Hogan, Carol Emshwiller, Jack Pendarvis, Benjamin Rosenbaum, George Singleton, Paul Di Filippo, James Patrick Kelly, Win Scott Eckert, Jess Nevins, Tim Pratt, Will Clarke, and Camille Alexa. With hard-hitting stories from masters of the realm and fresh new talents, this vastly adventurous anthology collects some of the most exciting and original superhero stories of the past few decades, along with an array of entertaining and informative articles on the evolution of the genre. The origins of caped crusaders and their ingenious nemeses will be uncovered, their terrible secrets revealed, and their victories and defeats chronicled for all. An exciting blend of voices will release these guardians and villains from their common realm of comics, graphic novels, and movies and set them free to roam in the wild world of prose and their readers' imaginations. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing. By Jeffrey K. Johnson. In the eight decades since Superman's debut, comic book superheroes have become an indispensible part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs and have become ingrained in the nation's social and cultural fabric. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics. Softcover, 236 pages, Text 9with B&W Photos). Cover price $40.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. Offering an entertaining and informative look at these modern-day icons, The Supergirls details the much-needed alternative history of American comic book superheroines - from Wonder Woman to Supergirl and beyond - where they fit in popular culture and why, and what these crime-fighting females say about the role of women in American society from their creation to now, and into the future. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 324 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.99.

Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. The classic alternative history of American comic book superheroines, in a new and revised edition. Mike Madrid has become known as a champion of women in comics and as the expert in Golden Age female characters. And now here is where it all began, as informative and entertaining as ever, in a revised and updated edition, including new illustrations and a new introduction, as well as an afterword bringing us up-to-date on what's happening with women in comics now. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 336 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Hardcover, 724 pages, full color.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Softcover, 724 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ed Gross. The superhero genre has exploded, with comic book heroes conquering the big screen and making massive inroads on the small. Superhero Confidential is the first in a series of books to go behind the scenes on the making of these filmed adventures. Volume I includes "Spider-Man: From Cannon to Cameron," which explores the numerous aborted attempts at bringing Spidey to movie screens in the '80s and '90s; the making of the two Hellboy films with director Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman; a comprehensive exploration of Ben Affleck's Daredevil; director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer chronicling the challenges of Batman Begins; and much more. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture. Major superhero universes constitute one of the most expansive storytelling canvases ever fashioned. Moreover, characters inhabiting these fictional universes are immensely influential, having achieved iconic recognition around the globe. This reader collects in a single volume a sampling of the most sophisticated commentary on superheroes, and brings into sharper focus the ways in which superheroes connect with larger social, cultural, literary, aesthetic, and historical themes. Softcover, 6-in., x 9-in., 386 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Liam Burke.

It is hard to imagine a time when superheroes have been more pervasive in our culture. Bringing together superhero scholars from a range of disciplines, alongside key industry figures such as Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini, The Superhero Symbol provides fresh perspectives on how characters like Captain America, Iron Man, and Wonder Woman have engaged with media, culture, and politics, to become the "everlasting" symbols to which a young Bruce Wayne once aspired.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text (with color illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

From PBS Distribution! Hosted and narrated by Liev Schreiber, Superheroes features more than fifty new interviews, from pioneers such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Jerry Robinson to contemporary creators including Mark Ward and Grant Morrison, from commentators such as Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer to iconic actors like Adam West and Lynda Carter. Dazzling graphics and remarkable stories illuminate an up-to-the-minute history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st century. Episodes include Truth, Justice, and the American Way - 1930s-1950s; With Great Power comes Great Responsibility - 1960s-1970s; and A Hero Can Be Anyone - 1980's-today. Special Bonus Materials include The Marvel Super Heroes themes performed by songwriter Jack Urbont, plus additional Interviews with Adam West, Stan Lee, Joe Simon, Lynda Carter, Jerry Robinson, and more.

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1st printing.

Published to tie in with a PBS documentary series, this book will explore the 70-year history of the superheroes that have captured the imagination for generations.

This highly illustrated book will explore the cultural history of superheroes, from the first Depression-era comic books to the beloved characters of Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man. The authors delve into the culture and the context that gave rise to the beloved heroes that continue to grow in popularity and the ways that these characters have been shaped and changed by American culture at every incarnation.

Hardcover, 8-in., 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Mark Evanier returns with a third volume collecting old columns and new essays, examining comic books-the people who create them, the people who read them, and why they do these strange things. Superheroes In My Pants includes essays on Julius Schwartz, bad convention panels, Curt Swan, cheap comic fans, un-financed entrepreneurs, stupid mistakes in comics, Pat Boyette, and other aspects and practitioners of the art form. It's all profusely illustrated by Evanier's longtime collaborator, Sergio Aragonés, who provides a new cover and interior illustrations! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing. By Jason Tondro. Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true - knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte d'Arthur and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters and teams like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Superheroes: modern gods and goddesses, remote, revered, but like the pantheon of heroes and heroines of ancient myth, great power tempered with flaws. And now, find within these pages tales by gifted and award-winning authors who move superheroes from the four-color panels of comic books to fiction, reminding every adult of the child within, who ever wanted to wear a cape and cowl! Softcover, 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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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.

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1st printing. By Valerie Estelle Frankel and Trina Robbins. In the heroine's journey, the young woman protagonist confronts her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is a recurring theme in comic books and their screen adaptations. Batgirl, Wonder Woman and Black Widow each find their greatest enemy is their dark mother or shadow twin - the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Supergirl, in her television incarnation, strives to restore her bonds with her sister. This book explores the popular mythos of comics heroines like Jessica Jones, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and the new superwomen of webcomics, who all endure great personal struggle or sacrifice before emerging as female warrior-saviors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 290 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Art by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Dave Johnson, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Wieringo, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Gil Kane, and Ed McGuinness. In the tradition established by the spectacular BATMAN: COVER TO COVER HC, DC Comics proudly presents over 270 of the greatest Superman comic covers of all time, showcasing the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The artistic development and image of the Man of Steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comic-book history. Special features include a look at the evolution of the Superman S-shield, Superman's fight for social justice, and Superman covers from around the world. Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson. A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time! Hardcover, 240 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

One thousand years from now, a group of superpowered teenagers is inspired by Superman's legacy. They band together and form the Legion of Super-Heroes, a crime-fighting group dedicated to protecting the citizens of the United Planets. Like many in the 31st Century, the Legion idolize Superman. They frequent the Superman Museum and marvel at tales of his past. In a future without precise records of the 21st Century, Brainiac 5 takes it upon himself to compile a tribute to his hero. Collecting accounts from a myriad of sources, he compiles the universe's greatest historical record of the life and times of the Man of Steel.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

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1st printing. Written by Harry Brod. In Superman Is Jewish? Harry Brod reveals the links between Jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. He describes how the role of each hero reflects the evolution of the Jewish place in American culture - an alien in a foreign land, like Superman; a figure plagued by guilt for not having saved his family, like Spider-Man; outsiders persecuted for being different (X-Men); a nice, smart guy afraid people won't like him when he's angry (the Hulk). Brod blends humor and sharp observation as he considers these well-known figures' overtly and discreetly Jewish characteristics and talks about how their creators integrated their Jewish identities and their creativity. Hardcover, 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.00.

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5 CD set of the historic Superman radio shown! Digitally restored and remastered, this 5 CD set features 27 thrilling episodes starring the Man of Steel! Includes a 60-page booklet. 6 hours of exciting adventures! Cover price $39.98.

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1st printing. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Written by Les Daniels. Art by Chip Kidd. Photographs by Geoff Spear. A wonderful look at the origins of arguably the greatest super hero of all time - Superman! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

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1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $27.00.

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1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 432 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $17.00.

1st printing. By Ian Gordon. After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles over the past eight decades. Demonstrating how Superman's iconic popularity cannot be attributed to any single creator or text, comics expert Ian Gordon embarks on a deeper consideration of cultural mythmaking as a collective and dynamic process. He also outlines the often contentious relationships between the various parties who have contributed to the Superman mythos. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $27.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and Cover by Jim Lee. Superman: The Ultimate Guide covers Superman's entire life story, from his birth on Krypton, to his life as reporter Clark Kent, and all of his struggles, battles, lovers, and enemies in between. DK's exciting visual format makes this the ideal Man of Steel reference guide! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Cover by Mike Allred. "The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood!" Edited by Gina Misiroglu and Michael Eury. Foreword by Stan Lee. Includes entries written by Mike W. Barr, Andy Mangels, Heidi MacDonald, Peter Sanderson, Peter Coogan. From Lex Luthor to Doctor Doom. From Thanos to Darkseid. From Emperor Palpatine to Khan. This is a comprehensive look at almost every single super villain to have ever appeared in comics, movies, and television. Hardcover, 440 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "I wish The Supervillain Book could be required reading so that all the bizarre knowledge that fans like me have on the subject would be shared by everyone. - Alex Ross

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1st printing. Cover by Mike Allred. "The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood!" Edited by Gina Misiroglu and Michael Eury. Foreword by Stan Lee. Includes entries written by Mike W. Barr, Andy Mangels, Heidi MacDonald, Peter Sanderson, Peter Coogan. From Lex Luthor to Doctor Doom. From Thanos to Darkseid. From Emperor Palpatine to Khan. This is a comprehensive look at almost every single super villain to have ever appeared in comics, movies, and television. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 440 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "I wish The Supervillain Book could be required reading so that all the bizarre knowledge that fans like me have on the subject would be shared by everyone. - Alex Ross Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

Edited By Robert Moses Peaslee and Robert G. Weiner.

The Supervillain Reader, featuring both reprinted and original essays, reveals why we are so fascinated with the villain. The obsession with the villain is not a new phenomenon, and, in fact, one finds villains who are "super" going as far back as ancient religious and mythological texts.

This innovative collection brings together essays, book excerpts, and original content from a wide variety of scholars and writers, weaving a rich tapestry of thought regarding villains in all their manifestations, including film, literature, television, games, and, of course, comics and sequential art.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text.

Includes Contributions by Grant Morrison, Jerold J. Abrams, Jose Alaniz, John Carey, Maurice Charney, Peter Coogan, Joe Cruz, Phillip Lamarr Cunningham, Stefan Danter, Adam Davidson-Harden, Randy Duncan, Richard Hall, Richard D. Heldenfels, Alberto Hermida, Victor Hernandez-Santaolalla, A.G. Holdier, Tiffany Hong, Stephen Graham Jones, Siegfried Kracauer, Naja Later, Ryan Litsey, Tara Lomax, Tony Magistrale, Matthew McEniry, Cait Mongrain, Robert Moses Peaslee, David D. Perlmutter, W.D. Phillips, Jared Poon, Duncan Prettyman, Vladimir Propp, Noriko T. Reider, Robin S. Rosenberg, Hannah Ryan, Lennart Soberon, J. Richard Stevens, Lars Stoltzfus-Brown, John N. Thompson, Dan Vena and Robert G. Weiner.

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Swampmen: Muck-Monsters of the Comics is the second double-size Comic Book Creator Summer Annual, examining those creepy man-criers that crawled out of the bayou back in the 1970s through the memories of the artists and writers who created them! A stunning line-up of interviews discuss Swamp Thing, Man-Thing, The Heap, Lurker of the Swamp, It, Bog Beast, and even Marvin the Dead Thing. Interviews with Bernie Wrightson, Alan Moore, Steve Gerber, Mike Ploog, Len Wein, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, John Totleben, Val Mayerik and Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Cho. Edited by Jon B. Cooke. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: This is Comic Book Creator #6. See Comic Book Creator (2013) for #1-5 & 7-Up. Cover price $21.95.

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1st printing. Written by Mark Cotta Vaz. Chronicles "Batman's First Fifty Years: 1939-1989." Illustrated with comic panels and covers, this book traces the development of the Joker, Penguin, and other characters, discusses the Batman TV show, depicts the Dark Knight's return to his darker roots, and more. Features 48 classic comic book covers in full color. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Mark Cotta Vaz. Chronicles "Batman's First Fifty Years: 1939-1989." Illustrated with comic panels and covers, this book traces the development of the Joker, Penguin, and other characters, discusses the Batman TV show, depicts the Dark Knight's return to his darker roots, and more. Features 48 classic comic book covers in full color. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Written by Michael Eury. Cover by Joe Rubinstein (after Curt Swan).

The Team-Up Companion examines team-up comic books of the Silver and Bronze Ages of Comics-DC's The Brave and the Bold and DC Comics Presents, Marvel's Marvel Team-Up and Marvel Two-in-One, plus other team-up titles, treasuries, and treats in a lushly illustrated selection of informative essays, special features, and trivia-loaded issue-by-issue indexes.

Go behind the scenes of your favorite team-up comic books with specially curated and all-new creator recollections from the all-star writers and artists who produced the team-up tales that so captivated readers during the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s. By Back Issue and RetroFan editor Michael Eury.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Cover by Kevin Eastman.

All the covers from the earliest days of Mirage Studios in one archival collection, plus pencils/inks/paintings by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, including all the original sketches, behind the scenes insight, and never before seen works made available through the incredible archives of Eastman and Laird!

A must-have volume for Turtles fans and collectors!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Andre Fargo. Forewords by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Introduction by Andre Fargo. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of those heroes in a half-shell with this updated edition of the bestselling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Visual History, featuring a wealth of additional content, including new chapters on Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Last Ronin, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Experience the complete 40-year-long saga of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-from their humble beginnings as black-and-white comics created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird to their multimillion-dollar breakout success and remarkable longevity as a true pop culture phenomenon. Featuring interviews with key figures in the Turtles' evolution, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History: Revised and Expanded Edition presents the complete history straight from the mouths of co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird-as well as the multitude of creative minds behind the wider TMNT universe of animation, video games, movies, and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 252 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. By David Hajdu. In the years between World War II and the emergence of television as a mass medium, American popular culture as we know it was first created - in the pulpy, boldly illustrated pages of comic books. No sooner had this new culture emerged than it was beaten down by church groups, community bluestockings, and a McCarthyish Congress - only to resurface with a crooked smile on its face as MAD magazine. The story of the rise and fall of those comic books has never been fully told - until The Ten-Cent Plague. David Hajdu's remarkable book vividly opens up the lost world of comic books, its creativity, irreverence, and suspicion of authority. Hardcover, 436 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos and Illustrations). Cover price $26.00.

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1st printing. By David Hajdu. In the years between World War II and the emergence of television as a mass medium, American popular culture as we know it was first created - in the pulpy, boldly illustrated pages of comic books. No sooner had this new culture emerged than it was beaten down by church groups, community bluestockings, and a McCarthyish Congress - only to resurface with a crooked smile on its face as MAD magazine. The story of the rise and fall of those comic books has never been fully told - until The Ten-Cent Plague. David Hajdu's remarkable book vividly opens up the lost world of comic books, its creativity, irreverence, and suspicion of authority. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 434 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The 1930s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

As the Walt Disney Studio entered its first decade and embarked on some of the most ambitious animated films of the time, Disney hired a group of "concept artists" whose sole mission was to explore ideas and inspire their fellow animators. They Drew as They Pleased showcases four of these early pioneers and features artwork developed by them for the Disney shorts from the 1930s, including many unproduced projects, as well as for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and some early work for later features such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. They Drew as They Pleased is the first in what promises to be a revealing and fascinating series of books about Disney's largely unexamined concept artists, with six volumes spanning the decades between the 1930s and 1990s.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The 1940s: Part 1 - The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1940s ushered in an era of musical experimentation and innovation at the Walt Disney Studios. Artists from all over the world flocked to California to be part of the magic, and their groundbreaking styles influenced such classics as Dumbo and Bambi as well as shaped the masterpieces that followed such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. Author Didier Ghez has unearthed hundreds of enchanting images - from early sketches to polished concepts for iconic features - by five exceptional artists who shaped the style of the Studio's animation during this period of unbridled creativity. With evocative descriptions and excerpts from the artists' journals and autobiographies, this magnificent collection offers a rare look at the visionaries who breathed life into some of the most beloved films of our time.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The 1940s: Part 2 - The Hidden Art of Disney's Late Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

Walt Disney always envisioned the studios that bear his name remaining relevant by consistently taking creative risks and doing the unexpected. Heading into the 1940s, he crafted an entirely new division of the studio called the Character Model Department, which focused solely on the details of character development. This latest volume from famed Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles six remarkable artists from that department, sharing uncommon and never-before-seen images of their influential work behind the scenes. With vivid descriptions and passages from the artists' journals, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney artists whose work gave rise to many classic Disney characters, and who ultimately rewrote the future of character creation in animation.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The 1950s and 1960s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1950s and 1960s at The Walt Disney Studios marked unprecedented stylistic directions brought on by the mid-century modern and graphic sensibilities of a new wave of artists. This volume explores the contributions of these heroes with special emphasis on the art of Lee Blair, Mary Blair, Tom Oreb, John Dunn, and Walt Peregoy. It includes never-before-seen images from Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Sleeping Beauty and discusses Disney's first forays into television, commercials, space, and science projects, even the development of theme parks. Drawing on interviews and revealing hundreds of rediscovered images that inspired Disney's films during one of its most prolific eras, this volume captures the rich stories of the artists who brought the characters to life and helped shape the future of animation.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The 1970s and 1980s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance!"

By Didier Ghez.

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney's death. Renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by never-before-seen images of their art and process, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney legends whose work helped shape the nature of character and story development for generations to come.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The 1990s, 2000 and 2010s: The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1990s through 2010s marked the New Golden Age of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The culmination of a landmark book series, this gorgeous volume profiles artists Joe Grant, Hans Bacher, Mike Gabriel, and Michael Giaimo and explores how Disney navigated the shift to computer animation. A must-have for students and fans of animation, this book paints the inside story of the New Golden Age through vivid descriptions, never-before-seen art, and interviews with the artists. It offers a rare view of the artists who exemplify Disney's storied past and visionary leap forward.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high-quality comic-book covers in the Golden Age of American Comics. With Golden Age comic books with Schomburg covers selling for record prices in America's leading auction houses, this book collects, for the first time ever, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Brian Hibbs. Introduction by Paul Levitz, (Publisher of DC Comics).

Originally appearing in the industry periodical Comics & Games Retailer, Hibbs' columns are opinionated, influential, aggressive, and interesting. Learn how one man's quest changed the way you buy comics.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $19.99.