Comic books in 'Princess', graded by CBCS

Chapel Hill Comics Variant Cover by Andrew Neal! Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. IT'S TOTALLY MATHMATICAL! Join Finn, Jake, and all of their friends in this second issue of the ongoing comic book series showcasing all-new adventures through the magical Land of Ooo. The boys have embarked on another crazy-cool adventure, and this one will be their longest, most exciting yet! The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! The Adventure is just beginning, so don't miss out on this exploding phenomenon - this is an issue that will go fast!

Story and art credits: Unknown. While the vote for Man of the Year is underway, Mario gets a Shyguy mask stuck to his face and is mistaken for one of them in "Mario Man of the Year". Captain N back-up story. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Paul Renaud is well known for his cover art for various publishers such as Marvel, Dynamite, Dark Horse and many others. This book contains a lot of his best work on Dejah Thores, Vampirella, Marvel heroes, and many more of the worlds finest comic characters. There is no way you can give a complete overview of his work, but we'll start anyway! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1974. Published by Grosset & Dunlap. Printed and bound by Zokeisha Publications. Illustrations by Tadasu Izawa and Shigemi Hijikata (Dairisha, Inc.). The tale of Cinderella in pop-up book form. This is the pop-up book version of the puppet storybook of the same title. 6.5" x 9", 12 pages, full color.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover by Jay Anacelto limited to only 400 copies. NOTE: May or may not include certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. (W) Mark Rahner (A) Lui Antonio Race hatred stoked by terrorists threatens to drive Heliumites and Tharks back to war. Everything the trauma-exhausted Dejah Thoris does only seems to worsen it. And her last-ditch plan brings her face-to-face with the disfigured Thark who triggers her worst fears!

1st printing. Collects Dragon's Lair (2006 Arcana) #1-4.

Written by Andy Mangels and Ryan Foley. Art by Fabio Laguna.

Travel to a time of Sword and Sorcery; a time of Dragons and Damsels in distress! Follow Dirk the Daring and Princess Daphne as they return from an astonishing adventure in the Free Realms only to be attacked by the great dragon, Singe, and his evil minions. Singe vows revenge against Dirk for killing his offspring, and Daphne is soon caught in the dread dragon's claws. Now, armed with his courage and skill, Dirk must brave the Dark Kingdom and all its evils in order to save the Princess from Singe! Collected for the first time with never-before-seen art and sketches from the Don Bluth, taken from the Dragon's Lair video game!

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Puzzles and Text by Sarah Shankman. Designed by Ron Fortes and Marie Severin. Color Art by Don Bluth Studios. Dirk the Daring sets out to rescue the Princess from the terrible dragon, Singe. But first he must survive the many traps, monsters, and dangers that lurk within the Dragon's Lair! Includes word games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and fantastic artwork from the classic arcade game. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $1.50.

1978. A big coloring book features the tales of Cinderella, Peter Pan, and the Sword and the Dragon. 8" x 10.5", 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa), 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton) 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa): Despite Deren's angry disapproval, Clari decides to help Mecomi and rescue two children from lowlands slavers. Intending to catch up the Warriors of Dawn, Clari, Jolfe and Ariarra make their way to Bridgetown, but their mission is derailed again when Clari and Ariarra come to the rescue of a cruelly maltreated child, who leads them to a strange circus featuring monsters! 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton): As the quest to find the body of Ed the Talking Head continues, we hear multiple reasons for why Ed lost his body in the first place. What's the real reason he's a talking head now? 32, pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa): Having survived their first encounter with the mountain torbulds, Clari and her friends finally reach Bridge Town and find it in a state of war. Remembering her promise to her friend Mecomi, Clari prepares to escort the orphans back to the safety of the mountain village. They ride with a massive caravan of 20,000 sponsored by Lord Justinius Biverius, who is to take up a cushy post guarding Good River, Clari's hometown. Little do they know, the caravan is about to run into terrible danger! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written and Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. BUBBLY AS BARBIE, NOBLE AS SHE-RA, VIOLENT AS ANY ANIME WARRIOR PRINCESS! Clariette and her friends Jolfe the Wizard and Ariarra the Healer are tossed directly into a full-scale battle when thousands of orcs, beasts and ogres attack the gigantic convoy of the noble Lord Justinius as they prepare to take up their post guarding Clariette's home town of Good River! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. BEAUTY AND BEAST BAND TOGETHER! A FIGHT TO SURVIVE AND SAVE THE ORPHANS! Lord Justinius's caravan is falling apart under a verbolg army assault. Clari' survives with the help of the bestial Asogog, whom she recently rescued from being a circus slave, but can they navigate the chaos in time to save their friends, the orphans, and the nursemaids? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. SEASON FINALE! CLASSIC CASTLE-CRAWLING CAMPAIGN! FANTASY HEROES FACING ALL-TOO-REAL DANGER! Clariette and her fellow adventurers find an old castle with a rumored treasure, where they encounter a monster protecting it. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Acme Comics Retailer Variant. (W/A) Brian Smith. It is the dawn of the 20th Century, and mankind is caught between a golden age of scientific discovery and a dark era of arcane magics. One brave soul dares to walk the line between these two worlds; he is Thomas Fleet, known far and wide as The Intrepid EscapeGoat, star of the stage and screen. When EscapeGoat and his assistant Isis (a 2000 year-old mummy girl) arrive in foggy London for a performance, they are challenged to debunk an exiled Princess's claims of supernatural powers. Can they unravel the mystery surrounding The Curse of the Buddha's Tooth? The all-ages action and adventure from the Free Comic Book Day hit continues here!

Cover by Rod Espinosa. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Hiro-San, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 90, Gold Digger 27, Warrior Nun Areala 2, and Tigers of the Luftwaffe 3; Redeyes; Marvel Mangaverse preview; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

January 1982. Sword and Sorcery. A New York Yankee in King Arthurs Court, by Al Jean, illustrated by Frank Springer; a spoof of Bewitched, illustrated by Berni Wrightson; a parody of NLs sister magazine, Heavy Metal. Stories and art by Sean Kelly, Michael Reiss, Ron Barrett, Rick Meyerowitz, M. K. Brown, Mark Marek, and B. K. Taylor. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Ken Kelly. Princess Of Earth!, script by Al Hewetson, art by Pablo Marcos. Frogs movie review by Hewetson, art by Berni Wrightson. The Funeral Barge, script by Al Hewetson, art by Juez Xirinus. Satan's Cellar, script by Al Hewetson, art by Ferrer Maitz. The Proverbial Killer, script by Doug Moench, art by Villanova. A Macabre Fact Of Life: Demonic Possession, script by Al Hewetson, art by Pablo Marcos. The Nightmare World Of Trisha Hamlin Of Livingston, Kentucky: They Crawled Out Of The Crater, script by Al Hewetson, art by Lara. Black Communion, script by Ed Fedory, art by Felipe Dela Rosa. Slither Into The Concocted Lunacy Of The Astonishing Horror-Mood Within This Noxious Nightmare Number 10 article by Al Hewetson, art by Ernie Colon, Berni Wrightson, and Basil Wolverton. The Human Gargoyles, part 2: 1 And 1 Equals 3, script by Al Hewetson, art by Maelo Cintron. 68 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Rivalsan Requiem - Written by Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Ben Dunn. Tetsuo Rivalsan has finally discovered his own self-worth, and still it is not enough. His ultimate goal and lifelong dream of defeating Ricky Feeple continues to elude him. Now, a dying vampire offers the chance to obtain the power, honor, respect and supremacy he has always sought. He need only make one choice: true love or true vengeance! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn In the last week, Ricky Feeple has been trapped in Dimension X, found his long-missing father, lost that father again, run from a bunch of giant Napoleonic rat people, been to a royal ball, been crowned king, led an army against monster cockroaches, killed a man, gotten laid, and more. And yet none of that even begins to compare to the biggest, most surprising and life-changing event of all-which will be revealed this issue! Cover price $2.99.

"In the Palm of Your Hand...," script by George Caragonne, pencils by Todd Haedrich, Gray Morrow, and Jim Shooter (as Paul Creddick), inks by Art Nichols; Tatanga, the villain from Super Mario Land, escapes from a Game Boy and takes over a mall. "In the Palm of Your Hand... Part II," script by George Caragonne, art by Todd Haedrich, Gray Morrow, and Jim Shooter (as Paul Creddick); Mario follows Tatanga out of the Game Boy and forces him to retreat. "Mario Bros. Museum of Plumbing" one-page story, script by John Walker, inks by Jacqueline Roettcher. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

by Aaron Williams "Grim Fairy Tales"?Adventuring in a land of dragons, fairies, and magic should be the norm for our heroes, but something seems amiss when they find themselves dealing with Sleeping Beauties, Trolls under bridges, and gnomes that can spin straw into gold! Will Nodwick and company escape this land of fantasy and return to their own? And who's behind their farcical fairy tale, anyway? Pick up Nodwick #18 and find out! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Al Hartley. Her Majesty, Patsy Walker. The Truth About Uncle Joe! A Letter from a Fan. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Al Hartley. Paper dolls. Patsy's Crowning Glory illo. Hospitality text story, art by John Tartaglione. Patsy's Puzzle Page. Patsy's Tomfoolery Jewelry illo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A) Various (CA) Jules Rivera The Eisner-nominated Princeless returns! Short Stories for Warrior Women brings you four brand new tales from the world of Princeless. Adrienne, Bedelia, Sparky, and all of your favorites are back, featuring art by the industry's brightest new female creators. This 40-page book is perfect for new readers, and will whet the appetites of fans awaiting Volume Two! Cover price $3.99.

2nd and later printings. Based on the story by the Grimm Brothers. Adapted by Will Eisner. There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by the Grimm Brothers. Adapted by Will Eisner. There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.95.

Signed and numbered by Will Eisner - 1st printing. Based on the story by the Grimm Brothers. Adapted by Will Eisner. There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Story and art by ANDI WATSON. Holly Crescent leads a sheltered life as a home-schooled girl by day. By night she's Princess of Castle Waxing where she wages a dangerous turf war with the Horrible Horde. First published in the Best New Manga anthology, reformatted here with ten new pages. All-ages, self-contained story. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. "Royal Engagement!" No sooner has Princess Mia moved into the royal palace with her wise grandmother Queen Clarisse than she learns her days as a princess are numbered-Mia's got to lose the tiara and immediately take the crown herself in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Softcover, 5-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Come play with the Disney Princesses! Touch the smooth, soft, and bristly treasures that Ariel discovers in the ocean. Lift the flaps to see who is at Belle's tea party. Slide the windows to help Cibderella find her friends. Plus there's much more in this royally delightful busy book. Hardcover, 10-in. x 11 1/2-in., 14 cardstock pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

Story and Art by Ted Naifeh. A new series from Courtney Crumrin's Ted Naifeh! Within the fairy-tale kingdom of Atraesca lies the prestigious Princess Academy, where young royals from all the five kingdoms come to get their education. But they've never before seen the like of Princess Ülga of Grimmeria. Armed with axe and sword, riding her war mammoth through the city gates, Ülga has come in search of schooling. But this barbarian princess might just end up schooling the people of Atraesca before that happens! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Story and Art by Ted Naifeh. Cover by Joëlle Jones. A new series from Courtney Crumrin's Ted Naifeh! Within the fairy-tale kingdom of Atraesca lies the prestigious Princess Academy, where young royals from all the five kingdoms come to get their education. But they've never before seen the like of Princess Ülga of Grimmeria. Armed with axe and sword, riding her war mammoth through the city gates, Ülga has come in search of schooling. But this barbarian princess might just end up schooling the people of Atraesca before that happens! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Story and Art by Ted Naifeh. Princess Ülga's difficulty with Princess Academy earns her the nickname 'Ugg' from her peers. But are these finely-dressed, mean-spirited princesses really her peers? And what happens when Ülga tries to fight back? It could be the Academy is no place for Ülga at all… 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Written by Megan E. Bryant. Art and acover by Nancy Gayle Carson. "Princess Valentine wakes with the sun on her favorite day of the year. A day for kisses, a day for hugs - Valentine's Day is here!" Princess Valentine has so much to do to get ready for the Valentine Ball! Come along on a delightful adventure with Princess Valentine as she celebrates her favorite day of the year. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 12 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Written by Jonathan Luna, Crystal Wood. Art and Cover by Jonathan Luna. Anya, Tor, and Nuru travel further into the Demon Lands, searching for any clue that might point toward their captured prince. With the king's search party hot on their heels, our heroes head into dangerous territory. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jonathan Luna, Crystal Wood. Art and Cover by Jonathan Luna. Loyalties are tested when the king's search party catches up to Anya, Tor, and Nuru, deep within a demon-infested jungle. Will they all survive what dwells there? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jonathan Luna, Crystal Wood. Art and Cover by Jonathan Luna. Anya and her loyal warriors face off against Kiat, a powerful demon with a horde of mutated monstrosities at his back. Will Kiat give Anya any clue about where to find her husband, Devyan? Who will live to continue the search? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson. Art by Kit Wallis. Cover by Leo Chiola. Cover by comic artist and Hasbro character designer Léo Chiola who worked on the animated TV series, Transformers: Cyberverse and Storyboard Artist for Gearbox (Borderlands, Duke Nukem) The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'One, Two, Three, Four, We Don't Want No King No More' Who knew the afterlife could be such…well, Hell? Hamo returns to Ferryman HQ only to find his ferrymen have organized. With the workers on strike, souls are left to meander and Hamo has no time to regain control. Only Charlie remaining loyal as Hamo has few choices to settle the strike and catch up with Jinx and Gil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson. Art and Cover by Kit Wallis. Cover by Kit Wallis, the artist behind such series as Mr Eastah, Warcorns, Good Boy, Hellicious, and the series artist on QUESTED! The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'One, Two, Three, Four, We Don't Want No King No More' Who knew the afterlife could be such…well, Hell? Hamo returns to Ferryman HQ only to find his ferrymen have organized. With the workers on strike, souls are left to meander and Hamo has no time to regain control. Only Charlie remaining loyal as Hamo has few choices to settle the strike and catch up with Jinx and Gil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson. Art by Kit Wallis. Cover by Trevor Richardson. The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'One, Two, Three, Four, We Don't Want No King No More' Who knew the afterlife could be such…well, Hell? Hamo returns to Ferryman HQ only to find his ferrymen have organized. With the workers on strike, souls are left to meander and Hamo has no time to regain control. Only Charlie remaining loyal as Hamo has few choices to settle the strike and catch up with Jinx and Gil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson. Art by Kit Wallis. Cover by Robert Love. The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'One, Two, Three, Four, We Don't Want No King No More' Who knew the afterlife could be such…well, Hell? Hamo returns to Ferryman HQ only to find his ferrymen have organized. With the workers on strike, souls are left to meander and Hamo has no time to regain control. Only Charlie remaining loyal as Hamo has few choices to settle the strike and catch up with Jinx and Gil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Michael Calero, Thomas Parson (A) Kit Wallis (CA) Ludo Lullabi French artist Ludo Lullabi, best known for his work on the Battle Chasers comics, joins Quested with this action-packed cover. The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'Lothar, the Quested...' Celebrated. Heralded. Mythologized... Jinx has lived his whole life in the shadow of the titan who saved Faerbraun through a heroic sacrifice -the father he never got to meet. Or so the story goes. While on an epic quest to rescue his long lost father from the Underbraun, Jinx finally learns the truth behind the myth. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Michael Calero, Thomas Parson (A/CA) Kit Wallis Cover by Kit Wallis, the artist behind such series as Mr Eastah, Warcorns, Good Boy, Hellicious, and the series artist on QUESTED! The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'Lothar, the Quested...' Celebrated. Heralded. Mythologized... Jinx has lived his whole life in the shadow of the titan who saved Faerbraun through a heroic sacrifice -the father he never got to meet. Or so the story goes. While on an epic quest to rescue his long lost father from the Underbraun, Jinx finally learns the truth behind the myth. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Michael Calero, Thomas Parson (A) Kit Wallis (CA) Trevor Richardson Trevor Richardson continues his series of video game homage covers with this tribute to The Legend of Zelda franchise. The misadventures continue in a brand new season of Quested by writers Michael Calero (Alpha Betas, Sumerian's American Psycho) and Thomas Parson, with art by Kit Wallis (Good Boy, Mr.Easta). 'Lothar, the Quested...' Celebrated. Heralded. Mythologized... Jinx has lived his whole life in the shadow of the titan who saved Faerbraun through a heroic sacrifice -the father he never got to meet. Or so the story goes. While on an epic quest to rescue his long lost father from the Underbraun, Jinx finally learns the truth behind the myth. Cover price $4.99.

1944. Queen Grimhilde, jealous of her own daughter's beauty, plots against Snow White. Luckily for Snow White, she has a band of seven, merry dwarfs that has her back. 7.5" x 11", 37 pages, Color.

Cover by Robby Musso. Arie Kaplan (w); Robby Musso (a); Musso, Rob & Joe Sharp (c) Arie Kaplan and Robby Musso continue to tell the story of past Racers throughout history. In medieval England, inexperienced teenager Sprint Rackham must outrace a madman who's kidnapped Lady Beatrix via his giant mechanical dragon. Even with a suit of armor designed by a wizard, can Sprint rescue her in time? Meanwhile in the present, Speed, Racer X, and Trixie find themselves one step closer to the mystery carjacker, as they come under attack in a super-garage beneath Mercury Pictures! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4, Issue 3 - November, 1940. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Thornton Ayre, and Edmond Hamilton. "Thrills in Science" column by Mort Weisinger. Two-page Sir William Perkin bio in comic form. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 134 pages. Cover price $0.15.