Comic books in 'Swimsuit'

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Sam Cooper, Paul Cooper, and Charles Sultan. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman faces stiff competition when her boyfriend becomes a major league baseball player; Foolish Fay and Wise Wilma demonstrate the dos and donts of becoming popular; Jeanne is unlucky in love, despite being a professional marriage counselor. Big League Love; The Kiss; No Room For Romance!; Born A Spinster!; Popularity Pointers; Afraid To Love; Too Much Marriage Wasn't For Me!; Going Steady. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A famous actress has an unwelcome reunion with her old college flame, who is now her director; A man believed dead pretends to be a ghost to find out if his girlfriend is the one who tried to kill him; A woman who wears glasses takes them off at a dance, and winds up with a guy who looks like Alfred E. Neuman. I Carried a Torch; Not Interested!; Ghostly Lover; Eyes of Romance; The Faraway Kiss; False Heart, False Face! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Werner Roth, Lee Teaford and Vince Colletta. Tales of romance! Thrilling because they're taken from life! In this issue: "Time of Her Life!" with art by Jay Scott Pike - Lili insists on playing the field and never getting into a serious relationship, until all her friends are married and it seems there are no single men left for her to date; "Talked-About!" with art by Werner Roth - Carol gets a bad reputation for only going after wealthy men, until her friends realize that she is still looking for love and not just money; "The Moon and You!" with art by Lee Teaford - Kathi takes a job as secretary to handsome astronomer Ed Lamont, but she wonders if he will ever pay as much attention to her as he does to the stars; "Lost Illusion" with art by Vince Colletta - Cora becomes a successful model but alienates her friends when she becomes spoiled and self-centered; and 2-page text story "Wedding Day," reprinted from Venus (1948 Marvel) #6 (originally titled "The House that Love Built"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. It's the end of an era! Luba and Ofelia's absolute split! Sergio throws caution to the wind and wants Guadalupe to run away with him! Fritz chooses between Pipo and Sergio! Pipo chooses between Fritz and Igor! And Fortunato triumphs over all! 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Luba's Comics and Stories (2000) featuring Fritz and Petra. Mature reader content. Cover price $2.95.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. At last, the final chapter in the "post-Palomar Luba saga" which began all the way back in Luba (1998) #1. Luba's daughter Guadalupe wraps up the lengthy series by bringing us up to date on their extended family: what happened after Gato and Sergio's car accident in Luba (1998) #10, whether her sister Doralis did in fact get cancer, and why Luba and her sisters are no longer speaking. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Stories and art by Lily Renee, Connie Williams and Vince Fago. Archie-style 1950s teen comedy from pioneering female cartoonist Lily Renee. Thinking that she's found a poem Wally wrote for another girl, Kitty goes out with nerdy Rodney Bookmark to get back at Wally. Told that the new guy in town is a "woman-hater," Rita sees that as a challenge, in a story by another pioneering female cartoonist, Lily Renee. Jelly Bean gets a job at a movie studio, but without her glasses, all she can create is chaos. Plus "Lucy's Cut-Outs" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of the era. Lucy; How Do I Love Thee?; Gag-Bag; Rita: Strike 'em Spellbound!; Lucy's Cut-Outs; Ginny; Jelly Bean. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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By Mike Wellman, Troy Lewter and Luke Lizalde. What if disco never died? Shaft meets Star Wars as Mac is freed from Albright Penitentiary. On his way to get revenge on cosmic pimp Caesar Brown, Mac is abducted by the beautiful but deadly Nebula Riders! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Learning Curvese!" Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Yusaku finally gets serious about finding a job. Unfortunately, Kyoko is the only one who takes him seriously when he talks about his "future." For the immediate future, he gets a position waiting tables at a resort, and an eyeful when Kyoko loses her top in the pool. Once he finally lands a gig student-teaching at Kyoko's old high school, a googly-eyed student named Yagami moves into his life, and, sneakily, into Maison Ikkoku. Softcover, 5 1/8-in. x 7 3/16-in., 232 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku's wishy-washy relationship with Kozue remains at an impasse, so she seeks out Shun Mitaka for advice. When Yusaku's nosy neighbor Yotsuya spots Kozue visiting Shun, he naturally misinterprets her actions. Then, when Kyoko nostalgically tries on her old high school uniform, the soused residents of Maison Ikkoku organize an impromptu masquerade party. Where else, but in Yusaku's room! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Maison Ikkoku's new tenant, Nikaido, just can't understand why trying to help Kosaku's relationship with Kozue progress puts Kyoko in such a bad mood. And no amount of not-so-subtle hints from the other residents seems to help! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Joseph Wight. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Brian Farrens, Chris Allen, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight, 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 6, Gold Digger 6, Warrior Nun Areala 6, and World War II 1946; Twilight X; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by Adam Warren. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Nathan Lumm, Craig Babiar, Adam Warren, 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 75, Gold Digger 13, Warrior Nun Areala 13, and Tigers of Terra 1; an interview with future Empowered creator Adam Warren; manga price guide; San Diego Con 2000; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.99.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts); "On the Beach!" 1-pager; "Teen-Age" 1-pager; 1-page text piece "Meet Bob Denver" with art by Bob Oksner; "Sister's New Boy Friend" half-pager with art by Mort Drucker; and 1-page Buzzy public service announcement "Free Speech -- Free for All!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: "Dee Jaye Interviews the Record Fans" half-pager with art by Mort Drucker. Also: 1-page public service announcement "Bike Safety = Bike Fun!" with art by Bernard Baily. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: Young World half-pager; Inside Hollywood text piece; and 1-page public service announcement "Buzzy's Rules of Water Safety!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by unknown. Art by Bob Oksner. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: Small Talk 1-pager; Inside Hollywood text piece; and 1-page public service announcement "Countdown on Excellence" by Jack Schiff and Sheldon Moldoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: Little Bits half-pager by Mort Drucker. And: Inside Hollywood text piece. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by unknown. Art by Morris Weiss and unknown. In this issue: Margie in "Trouble Shooter!" with pencils by Morris Weiss; untitled Hank and Lank 1-pager; Margie in "Skidsy Steps Out!"; Patsy Walker in "Buzz, the Playboy!"; 2-page text story "The Lost Queen"; Margie in "Navy Blues!" with pencils by Morris Weiss; Jeanie in "Yes, Please!"; and Margie in "A Dub at the Club!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Article on 'Atlantis Attacks'; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Gerry Conway discusses Spider-Man: Parallel Lives graphic novel; article on King Kull graphic novel; Larry Hama discusses The Nth Man; 5-page The Nth Man preview; She-Hulk cover by John Byrne. Cover price $0.50.

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Jaws 2. The official comic book adaptation of Universals first shark sequel. Written by Richard Marschall, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Includes an interview with Jaws 2 director Jeannot Szwarc. Full color. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

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Wraparound cover pencils by June Brigman, inks by Terry Austin. "Shadows On the Soul!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Terry Austin; The X-Men--Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto--are thrown into an interplanetary war against the deadly Chief Examiner and his coldly logical living computer!; The action really heats up when Rogue plunges through the Chief Examiner's energy grid and absorbs the power it acquired from the Chief Examiner's other enemies, the Human Torch, Spider-Man, and the Hulk! Ian Akin & Brian Garvey portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Silver Surfer, Conan, Doctor Doom, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist, Elektra, the Punisher, and Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover features: Marvel Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Darkhawk, Weapon X. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

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Contributing artists: George Perez, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., Mike Mignola, Paul Ryan, Tom Palmer, Mike Zeck, Tom Morgan, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Donald Hudson, Joe Jusko, June Brigman, Al Milgrom, Jon Bogdanove, Stan Drake, Steve Leialoha, Kevin Nowlan, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden, Jackson Guice, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Marc Silvestri, Terry Austin, Steve Geiger, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

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Reprint. Contributing artists: George Perez, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., Mike Mignola, Paul Ryan, Tom Palmer, Mike Zeck, Tom Morgan, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Donald Hudson, Joe Jusko, June Brigman, Al Milgrom, Jon Bogdanove, Stan Drake, Steve Leialoha, Kevin Nowlan, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden, Jackson Guice, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Marc Silvestri, Terry Austin, Steve Geiger, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

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Storm cover. Contributing artists: Marc Silvestri, George Perez, Alan Davis, Mark Farmer, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Joe Quesada, Larry Stroman, Jae Lee, Joe Jusko, Paul Ryan, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Romita, Jr., Brian Stelfreeze, James Fry, Mark Pacella, Andy Kubert, Art Thibert, Dale Keown, Joe Rubinstein, Jan Duursema, June Brigman, Steve Geiger, P. Craig Russell, Whilce Portacio, Walt Simonson, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Terry Shoemaker, Greg Capullo, Joe Chiodo, Joe Phillips, Jackson Guice, Terry Austin, Andrew Wildman. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

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Rogue cover. Contributing artists: Joe Jusko, George Perez, Adam Hughes, Darick Robertson, Joe Madureira, Chris Wozniak, Kevin Maguire, Steven Butler, Michael Bair, Jordan Raskin, Steve Woron, Lou Harrison, Chris Batista, Gary Barker, Kirk Jarvinen, Amanda Conner, Jon Duursema, Tom Raney, Ron Lim, Steve Geiger, Art Thibert, Tristan Shane, Arthur Nichols, Gary Frank, Steve Lightle, Manny Galan, Klaus Janson, Jason Palmer, Joe Phillips, Walter McDaniel, Andrew Wildman, Jeff Johnson, Cindy Martin, Rick Leonardi, Ron Wagner, Andy Smith, Lee Weeks, Dwayne Turner. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $4.50.

Adam Hughes Sub-Mariner cover and two-page She-Hulk pin-up. Contributing artists: Adam Hughes, Joe Phillips, Joe Madureira, P. Craig Russell, John Lowe, Chris Wozniak, Scott Benefiel, Jasen Rodriguez, Salvador Larroca, Sergio Melia, Steve Lightle, Scott McDaniel, Jung Choi, Rick Mays, John Cebollero, Jan Duursema, Greg Wright, Aron Wiesenfeld, Klaus Janson, Tom Raney, Steve Epting, Bret Blevins, John Stracuzzi, Lou Harrison, Dan Lawlis, Jeff Albrecht, Kerry Gammill, Michael Kraiger, Tom Morgan, Gary Frank, Mark Farmer, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Jeff Johnson, Dan Panosian, Carl Potts, Jason Pearson, James Fry, Harry Candelario, Brian Stelfreeze, Darick Robertson, Larry Mahlstedt, Steve Geiger, Claudio Castellini, Al Williams. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $4.50.

Tim & Greg Hildebrandt (Gambit and Rogue) painted cover. Numbered Vol. 1 No. 4 on inside. Contributing artists: Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Tim & Greg Hildebrandt (Gambit and Rogue) painted cover. Numbered Vol. 1 No. 4 on inside. Hildebrandt, Adam Hughes, Joe Quesada, Salvador Larroca, Carlos Pacheco, Gary Frank, Jan Duursema, Angel Medina, Val Semeiks, Art Thibert, Lou Harrison, Joe Bennett, Joe Phillips, Chris Wozniak, Christopher Hawkes, Bret Blevins, P. Craig Russell, Joe Jusko, Tom Mandrake, Pat Broderick, Mike Deodato, Jr., Scott McDaniel, Rick Leonardi, Darick Robertson, Roger Cruz, Dante Bastianoni, Jeff Johnson, David Williams, Scott Benefiel, Joyce Chin, Doug Wheatley. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $4.95.

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Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG, normal Foil Cover by UDON. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Marville (2002) #1-6. Written by BILL JEMAS. Art by MARK BRIGHT. Cover by GREG HORN. A satirical look at the personalities and characters within the comics industry, both real and fictional. The series introduces a new teen character to the Marvel Universe and follows him on his epic journey through time. From comic books to the creation of the Universe itself, nothing is safe from the stinging wit and wisdom of MARVILLE. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Collecting MARVILLE #1-6 144 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $12.99.

Teen comedy featuring Mazie and her group of friends, similar to the Archie gang. Stevie is beside himself when he thinks Mazie's broken up with him. The gang turns out to watch the gals in their swimming show. Mazie competes in a baby photography contest. Plus a vintage ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil featuring Fearless Fosdick, with art by Al Capp. Play on Words; Star Subjects from Hollywood; Watt's S'matter Baby; Mazie and Flat-Top: She's Great, Mate!; Young Love; Never Say Dive; Fad Mad; Mazie's Favorite Jokes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen comedy featuring Mazie and her group of friends, similar to the Archie gang. The gang gets involved in a dispute over who has the best shoes. Mazie and friends head to an Old West town. Mortie's latest invention is designed to compensate for his lack of muscle. Its a Shoe Thing; War of the Sexes; jokes: Stevies Favorite Jokes; Guest of the West; The Friendly Rivals; Mazie; Star Subjects from Hollywood; Who Nose; Mortie: Hustle Muscle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Al Feldstein, Martin Filchock and Bob Brown. Cover by Al Feldstein. Teen hijinks based on the popular "Meet Corliss Archer" radio series of 1943-56. Corliss was a squeaky-clean teen comedy typical of the time, making it ironic that this comic was singled out by legendary anti-comics tome Seduction of the Innocent. A bullying lifeguard banishes Corliss's dog from the lake; Corliss has no money to get her parents an anniversary present; Corliss tries to get the librarian together with the English teacher she's infatuated with. Dog Daze; Roses & Ruses; Dames Are So Dumb; Teen Toons; Cupid Aint Stupid; Flattery and Flats. Final issue under this title; numbering continues as My Life (1948) #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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by Bill Wright. In response to many requests for a Mickey story by Bill Wright, this issue features a full- length, 32-page classic adventure from the Golden Age, "Mickey Mouse and the Rajah's Treasure," originally presented in Mickey Mouse Four Color #231. Now Mickey enthusiasts can compare Wright's powerful art style with that of other Mickey raconteurs. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; five untitled 1-pagers; and "Millie's Fashion Page"! Plus: untitled Chili story; 2-page text story "Little Brother" (writer unknown); and untitled Daisy and Iggy story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; five untitled 1-pagers; and "Millie's Fashion Page"! Plus: untitled Chili story; 2-page text story "Too Many Manners" (creators unknown); and untitled Daisy and Iggy story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; five untitled 1-pagers; and "Millie's Fashion Page"! Plus: untitled Chili story; 2-page text story "Dream Girl" (creators unknown); and untitled Daisy and Iggy story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in three untitled stories and one untitled 1-pager. Plus: untitled Hanover and His Gals story; 2-page text story "Education Is a Wonderful Thing!" (creators unknown); and untitled Daisy and Iggy story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $45.00 View scan 8 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Cover and interior oxidation. Staple rust, rust migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in four untitled stories and three untitled 1-pagers. Plus: untitled Chili the Dilly story; 2-page text story "Eager Beaver" (creators unknown); and untitled Hanover and His Gals story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Stan Lee (unless noted). Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo (unless noted). Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; "Millie Models..." 4-pager; three untitled 1-pagers; "Millie's Fashion Page" half-pager (illo by unknown); and one untitled half-pager (creators unknown). Plus: untitled Chili half-pager (creators unknown); "Chili's Fashion Page" half-pager (illo by unknown); 2-page text story "Competition" (writer unknown); and untitled My Girl Pearl story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dan De Carlo. Untitled stories featuring Millie the Model, Chili and Dilly, My Girl Pearl. Chili's Fashion Page. Millie Models. Millie's Fashion Page. Stories by Stan Lee, art by Dan De Carlo. The Man I Love Text Story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Don't Spare the Hair! starring Millie the Model. Millie's Fashion Pin-Up paper dolls. It's a Bet, Pet! starring Millie. Can You Find the Twins??? activity page. No Chance to Dance! starring Millie. Chili Takes Over! starring Millie. Cheering Chili Up! starring Millie. Millie's Cartoon Cut-Out. Big Doings on a Date! starring Millie the Model. Millie's Fun Page. Millie Meets the Phantom Burglar! Stories by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg. Love Knows the Answer text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.