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Comic books in 'Fireside Book'

  • Issue #1-REP
    Pogo's Double Sundae TPB (1978 Fireside) 1-REP

    2nd printing and later. Collects Pogo Sunday Parade TPB (1958) and Pogo Sunday Brunch TPB (1959). By Walt Kelly. Two unabridged helpings of past Pogo Classics in one volume! Collecting the wacky adventures of Pogo Possum and the rest of the zany creatures that live down in denizens of Okefenokee Swamp! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Doctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts HC (1980 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Bob Larkin cover. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor. Featuring the villainy of the Dread Dormammu, the dream demon, Nightmare, the sinister warlock, Baron Mordo, and the Prince of Lies himself, Loki! Hardcover, 130 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Fantastic Four HC (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Spine separation. Missing dust jacket. Reproduction dust jacket included.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #4, 48-50, and 86. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Bob Larkin. Witness the Fantastic Four's first epic battle with the Savge Sub-Mariner, their first encounter with the Silver Surfer and the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus, and an eye-opening confrontation with the nefarious Doctor Doom. Hardcover, 130 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Best of Pogo TPB (1982 Fireside Book) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Introduction by Garry Trudeau. An exuberant collection of Walt Kelly's immortal cartoons plus photos, articles, and other Pogo memorabilia from the pages of The Okefenokee Star. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Back to the '80s SC (1986) 1-1ST
    Tags: Fireside Book (part SC)
    Published Oct 1986 by Simon & Schuster.

    1st printing. By Jack Ohman. Foreword by ted Koppel. A deja view of the 1980s in cartoons and essays. From the author of Drawing Conclusions: A Collection of Political Cartoons. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ten Ever-Lovin Blue-Eyed Years with Pogo TPB (1959) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Walt Kelly. This is an official history and commemoration of Pogo's first decade...all wrapped up with a running commentary by Walt Kelly. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Ten Ever-Lovin Blue-Eyed Years with Pogo TPB (1959) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. By Walt Kelly. This is an official history and commemoration of Pogo's first decade...all wrapped up with a running commentary by Walt Kelly. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Pogo's Body Politic TPB (1976 Fireside) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Walt Kelly. Foreword by Jimmy Breslin. Never before collected Pogo cartoons. Pogo takes a whimsical look at V.P.s and VOPs, at Womenfolk, Chieds, and under Top Secrets. Classic cartoon humor. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Drawing Conclusions A Collection of Political Cartoons SC 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Jack Ohman. A hilarious collection of political satire from the author of Back to the '80s. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Amazing Spider-Man TPB (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #42-43, #82, and #96-98. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita Sr. and Gil Kane. Cover by Bob Larkin. This volume in the amazing Marvel/Simon Schuster Fireside series (Origins of Marvel Comics TPB, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) collects the 1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, features the villainy of Electro, Rhino, and the Green Goblin, and guest appearances by Foggy Nelson (from Daredevil) and Dr. Curt Connors (the Lizard). Also included is the critically acclaimed 3-part story where one of Peter Parker's closest friends struggles with drug addiction. This is a significant story in the history of Marvel Comics for at the time of its release these issues (#96-98) were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (Not that the Comics Code was pro-drug, of course. It's just that at this time, comics couldn't mention drugs at all, even negatively). Softcover, 130 pages, full cover. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Silver Surfer The Ultimate Cosmic Experience (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Painted cover by Earl Norem (based on sketch by Jack Kirby). The Silver Surfer is the only thing standing in the way of Earth and total annihilation at the hands of Galactus. Softcover, 130 pages, full color. This graphic novel marks the last collaboration between the architects of the Marvel Universe and the godfathers of Modern Day Comics - Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Fantastic Four TPB (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #4, 48-50, and 86. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Bob Larkin. Witness the Fantastic Four's first epic battle with the Savge Sub-Mariner, their first encounter with the Silver Surfer and the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus, and an eye-opening confrontation with the nefarious Doctor Doom. Softcover, 130 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Incredible Hulk TPB (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #3, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #12, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #3, and the Hulk stories from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #60-75 and 88.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Bob Larkin.

    Featuring some of the Jade Giant's earliest adventures including his origin and some of his greatest battles with the Avengers, Sub-Mariner, Fantastic Four, the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime, the nefarious Leader, and more.

    Featuring appearances by Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the man who would become the Hulk's most tenacious adversary.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, full color.

    Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mighty Marvel Superheroes Fun Book SC (1976-1979 Fireside) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, the Uncanny X-Men, Howard the Duck, and man, many more!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Mighty Marvel Superheroes Fun Book SC (1976-1979 Fireside) 1-REP


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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

    Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, the Uncanny X-Men, Howard the Duck, and man, many more!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Mighty Marvel Superheroes Fun Book SC (1976-1979 Fireside) 2-1ST
    • Tape, tape residue.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, the Uncanny X-Men, Howard the Duck, and man, many more!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Doctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts TPB (1980 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Bob Larkin cover. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor. Featuring the villainy of the Dread Dormammu, the dream demon, Nightmare, the sinister warlock, Baron Mordo, and the Prince of Lies himself, Loki! Softcover, 130 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Mighty Marvel Superheroes Fun Book SC (1976-1979 Fireside) 5-1ST


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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Volume 5 - 1st printing.

    Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, the Uncanny X-Men, Howard the Duck, and man, many more!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Captain America Sentinel of Liberty TPB (1979 Fireside) By Stan Lee 1-1ST

    Fireside Edition - 1st printing. Collects Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #59, 63, 79-81, Avengers (Vol. 1) #4, and Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #110 and 122. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, Jim Steranko, Joe Sinnott, Frank Ray, and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Guest-starring the Avegers, Rick Jones, and the Incredible Hulk. Featuring the villainy of the Red Skull, Hydra, and the Scorpion. Introduction by Stan "The Man" Lee. Softcover, 130 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Word Games SC (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST


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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing.

    By Helene Hovanec.

    Includes crossword puzzles, word finds, scrambled word games, and teasers and featuring all of your favorite Marvel heroes and villains.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    America at War TPB (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST

    1st printing. "America at War: The Best of DC War Comics!" Collects Military Comics (1941-1945) #1, All-American Comics (1939-1948) #48, Detective Comics #82, Superman (Vol. 1) #25, Our Army at War (1952-1977) #67, 83, 160, 233, and 235, Our Fighting Forces (1954-1978) #49 and 102, Star Spangled War Stories (1952-1977) #87, 134, and 183, GI Combat (1952-1987) #87, Showcase (1956-1978) #57, and Weird War Tales (1971-1983) #3. Edited by Michael Uslan. Cover by Joe Kubert. An anthology of DC's greatest war stories, covering the 1940s to the 1970s, featuring the Blackhawk's first appearance (Military Comics #1, 1941), plus Enemy Ace, The Unknown Soldier, The Haunted Tank's premiere, and Kubert's 1st work on Sgt. Rock (Our Army At War #83). From Tomahawk to Sgt. Rock, DC Comics has published the finest stories of America at war on land, sea and in the air. Hop Harrigan, Blackhawk, The Unknown Soldier, Enemy Ace, Gunner and Sarge, Mlle. Marie, Captain Hunter, The Boy Commandos by Jack Kirby, Jeb Stuart's Hunted Tank, Captain Storm, Easy Company, Superman by Siegel and Shuster and many more of the very best war comics are collected here (in full color) for the first time. From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, from wars in the past to wars of the future, the universal theme has remained constant: War Is Hell (even in the comics). Softcover, 248 pages, full color (Plusa 4-page B&W Superman story). Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles TPB (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Signed by artist John Romita. Certification not included.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79, 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #188-190, and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69. Cover by John Romita. Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin! Softcover, 260 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mighty Marvel Team-Up Thrillers TPB (1983 Simon and Schuste) A Fireside Book 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Featuring classic super-hero team-ups and battles with the Amazing Spider-Man & Daredevil the Man without Fear, Captain America & the Invincible Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk & the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, the Mighty Thor & the Silver Surfer, the Uncanny X-Men & Earth';s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, and Spider-Man & Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mysteries in Space The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics TPB (1980 Fireside) 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing.

    Edited By Michael Uslan. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

    From the very center of the earth to the farthest edges of space, from the thrills of the near future to the last terror of recorded time, here in one fabulous collection are the best comic-book tales of science fiction ever published.

    Produced by DC Comics from 1959 to the early 1960's, they are the works of the best and the brightest in the field, writers like Gardner Fox, John Broome and Otto Binder, and fantasy-art greats like Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and Frank Frazetta.

    From the earliest heart-wrenchers like "Do Not Open till Doomsday" to the most famous thrillers starring Adam Strange, here is a taste of a golden age of science fictions that has not since been equaled in comicdom, a time when there were giants and geniuses in the field.

    Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

    Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-1ST


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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Book Series

    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

    This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

    Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-REP

    Fireside Book Series

    2nd and later printings. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

    This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

    Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Son of Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1975 Fireside) 1-REP
    • 1" spine split from bottom.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Fireside Book Series

    2nd and later printings . Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #39 and 97, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1, Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #1 and 47, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #135, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #13, and Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1.

    Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Bill Everett, and John Buscema. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

    This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Uncanny X-Men, the Invincible Iron Man, the Mighty Avengers, Daredevil the Man Without Fear, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., the enigmatic Watcher, and the Silver Surfer, Sentinel of the Spaceways.

    Softcover, 254 pages, full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superhero Women TPB (1977 Fireside) By Stan Lee 1-1ST

    Fireside Book Series

    1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #62 and 86, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #22, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #189-190, Cat (1972 Marvel) #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) #2, and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1.

    Written by Stan Lee, Bruce Jones, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, and Carole Seuling. Art by John Romita, Sr., Frank Thorne, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Wally Wood, Ross Andru, and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

    This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) stars the beautiful Marvel Maidens - Ms. Marvel, Kree powered super-woman; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; Medusa of the Inhumans; Hela, Norse Goddess of the Underworld; Shanna the She-Devil; the Wasp from the Avengers, the Invisible Woman, heart and soul of the Fantastic Four; and the Black Widow.

    Softcover, 254 pages, full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mighty Marvel Jumbo Fun Book TPB (1979 Fireside) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Mighty Marvel Superheroes Fun Book SC (1976-1979 Fireside) Vol. 1-3.

    It's 3-books-in-1!

    Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, Howard the Duck, the Uncanny X-Men, and man, many more!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $5.95.