Comic books 2005 w/ month not specified

The auction catalog for the Random House archives collection featuring bound volumes of Gold Key comics in pristine condition. Plus original art, slabbed comics and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 114 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Astonish Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Herobear and the Kid (1999) #1-5. Story and art by Mike Kunkel. Here it is! The first collection of the Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated series, Herobear & The Kid, by creator Mike Kunkel! This hardcover edition collects the hugely successful first story of a young boy named Tyler and his most magical inheritance... a stuffed toy bear that can come to life as Herobear! Follow Tyler's journey as he learns about his inheritance and also his destiny. This magical collection collects all 5 issues in a beautiful, hardbound format to present the story for both young and old alike. It will be filled with extra sketches, notes, and drawings, and each hardbound edition will also come with it's very own full color animation cel of Herobear and Tyler flying as the best friends they were meant to be! This special edition will be limited and only available in this one-time printing, so don't forget to "remember your childhood... and pass it on!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Rachel Kadushin and Ruben Caldwell, art by Ed Meares. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Rachel Kadushin and Ruben Caldwell, art by Ed Meares. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.70.

Promotional comic/activity book produced by Marvel Entertainment for the American Dental Association - Join the Fantastic Four and The Amazing Spider-Man as they team up to defeat the insidious Plaque, and learn lots of helpful tips for how to properly brush your teeth so that Plaque doesn't come for you. 16 pages, full color.

"Meet Our Hero" - Written and illustrated by Dan Streety. 28 pages, full color.

Promotional comic given to distributors by Hasbro. Written by T. Templeton, J. Phillips penciller, and R. Friend inker. Contains one story, "The New Recruit." 8 pages including cover, full color.

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Sketchbook of artists: Attila Adorjany, Bill Angus, Greg Boychuk, Tom Fowler, Eric Kim, and Ramon Perez. Includes biographies. Full B&W.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

The magazine of the cartoon arts. In this issue: A career-spanning interview with Bud Blake, who recently retired after 40 years at the helm of the Tiger comic strip. Also: Renowned comics historian Bill Blackbeard examines The Bungle Family, the under-appreciated masterpiece by Harry Tuthill. Check out sequences from 1937 and 1938. The issue also looks at the life and career of George B. Luks, who holds the distinction of being the second artist to draw the seminal Yellow Kid comic strip after its creator, R.F. Outcault, jumped to a competing newspaper. Plus: Mutts goes to Hogan's Alley; Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - reinventing comics; young cartoonists roundtable; comics in the comics; and Ethel Hays, cartooning pioneer. Cover price $6.95.

1st Printing. Honey West is the nerviest, curviest P.I. in Los Angeles - or anywhere else for that matter. She's a cross between James Bond and The Avenger's Emma Peel - a girl detective with the sleuthmanship of Mike Hammer and the measurements of Marilyn Monroe, an This Girl for Hire is the first in a series of darkly funny and innuendo-laden crime novels originally published in the 1950's and 1960's. In this one, Honey finds herself playing strip poker with murder suspects...and a deck that's as stacked as she is! Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 220 pages, all text. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Eighty pages full of black and frightening atmospheres, brought to you by some among the world's hottest creators. A comic-book black sabbath to warm up your scary nights. A paperback supervised by Brian Yuzna, the master of horror movies. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $13.90.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $3.49

48 Pages, Full color. Square bound.

Story, art and cover by Kit Fox. An all-ages guide to creating anthropomorphic or "furry" characters, from the surely pseudonymous artist Kit Fox. Tools and techniques; character design; an overview of the process of drawing, from sketching to finishes. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Robert Acosta, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, Sam Lotfi and Paul Kilpatrick. Artists of English-language manga demonstrate how to draw in the popular style of Shoujo (or shojo), Japanese girls comics. Important stylistic techniques, including: creating characters; clothing; head and body structure; storytelling; expressive emotions; backgrounds; eyes that sparkle; effeminate men. 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story, art, and cover by Rich Koslowski. The definitive guide on the mysterious art of picking up girls for comic book geeks. This 40 page, full-color comic guides the geek in all of us through some pratical and hilarious advice on how to attract the opposite sex utilizing their knowledge of comic books. Can the 3 Geeks crack the code and get a date with an actual girl? Buy the book and find out! You might actually pick up a few pointers for yourself while you're at it. Includes an introduction page with a self-portrait of Koslowski and character profiles of the 3 Geeks. In addition to the main story, the book also includes "A Dream Come True," a one-page story featuring Allen making a once-in-a-lifetime discovery in a junk shop, and "What's Your Secret?," featuring Keith's cousin 2 Cool Tony -- just how does he do so well with women? 40 pages, full color, saddle-stictched binding. Cover price $3.95. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

1st Printing. UK Edition. By Matt Groening. Another jam-packed jelly-rolled jeremiad of quirky and quixotic conundrums, caustic cant and comforting clutter - all catchy, quippish and cholesterol-free - culled from that disturbingly widespread cartoon strip "Life in Hell" by non other than Satan's servant himself, Matt Groening! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in.; 160 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $9.60

Add to cart VF 8.0 $9.60

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $9.00

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Digest size comic reprints Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1-3. By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The first appearance and origin of the Incredible Hulk in "The Coming of the Hulk." First Rick Jones, General Ross, and Betty Ross. First appearance of the green Hulk and the Toad Men. "The Terror of the Toad Men." First Silver Age appearance of the Ringmaster and the Circus of Crime in "Banished to Outer Space!" 34 pages, no ads, B&W interior, 5-in. x 6.5-in. Marvel also published five other similar Dollar Digests for Avengers, Spider-Man (x2), Fantastic Four, and X-Men. (Note: some stories may be abridged to fit the format) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

By Mitchell Perkins & Alison Williams. Travel only along the known trails! Don't wander from the winding path and, above all else, never travel alone at night through the ancient forest! So begins the epic adventure of Peter Wheatley and the denizens of Hidden Hedge, led by Yuri, leader of the Snow Mice. Follow the animals and sprites of this magical, yet all too deadly, realm as they contend with a legacy of Gwendolyn, the spirit of a Roman Centurion's long lost daughter and the legend of the greatest action hero of them all , Humpty Dumpty. Horror, humor, and epic storytelling in the grand tradition of Tolkein and C.S. Lewis abound in this soon to be classic tale of fabled fantasy and furious fun! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Story and art by Shannon Gerard. 16 pages, B&W.

2005. Published to benefit the Hurricane Victims Relief Fund. Contributions include: "Hurricane Relief" by Rusty Gilligan and Jeff Austin, "Bat Family" by Andy Price, "Supergirl" by Daniel Fu, and many others. 6.75" x 10". 16 pages. Black and white. Cover price $5.00.

Volume 1, 1st Printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1, 2nd or later printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2, 2nd or later printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

First Printing of the Trade Paperback Edition. 2005. John Dominic Crossan, the eminent historical Jesus scholar, and Jonathan L. Reed, an expert in biblical archaeology, reveal through archaeology and textual scholarship that Paul, like Jesus, focused on championing the Kingdom of God––a realm of justice and equality––against the dominant, worldly powers of the Roman empire. Many theories exist about who Paul was, what he believed, and what role he played in the origins of Christianity. Using archaeological and textual evidence, and taking advantage of recent major discoveries in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, Crossan and Reed show that Paul was a fallible but dedicated successor to Jesus, carrying on Jesus's mission of inaugurating the Kingdom of God on earth in opposition to the reign of Rome. Against the concrete backdrop of first–century Grego–Roman and Jewish life, In Search of Paul reveals the work of Paul as never before, showing how and why the liberating messages and practices of equality, caring for the poor, and a just society under God's rules, not Rome's, were so appealing. 6" x 9". 447 pages. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

A tense emotional drama filled with grief and indignation told largely as a complicated back-story, this challenging black and white title by Xeric recipient Melody Shickley still manages to draw the reader in and move along with a steady pace. A two-volume work, In The Hands of Boys deals with a range of issues surrounding the lead characters efforts to adopt the non-English-speaking son of her recently deceased and somewhat estranged best friend. Shickley won the Baltimore City Papers 2005 Best Comic award for this book which she wrote and illustrated. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Add to cart Good $2.50

Reprint of Incredible Hulk (1st Series) #1. Originally came packaged w/ Marvel Legends: Grey Hulk Series 9 (Galactus Series) action figure. Black border; "NOT FOR RESALE" on bottom right corner.

Signed by Sayger and limited to 500 hand-numbered copies. 32 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Signed and numbered portfolio by inker John Livesay - Limited to 600 copies. Finished illustrations from Pat Olliffe, Joe Benitez, Erik Larsen, Howard Porter, Matt Clark, Whilce Portacio, Randy Green, and Buzz. 1 of 2 full color centerfolds by JD Smith and Matt Yackey. 24 pages, PC, PB&W, 5.5" x 8.5".

Add to cart Fine $6.00

By Evan Derian. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 21 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. In exchange for his help in eliminating her master, Kagura offers Sesshomaru the shard of the Sacred Jewel taken from Koga. Inu-Yasha attempts to regain it, but the ill-timed coming of the new moon threatens to reveal his secret. How much has Kagura seen? Meanwhile, Miroku (plus Sango) head into the woods to investigate the disappearance of an entire village's male population. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. That cocky cook Jan is back continuing his non-stop quest in being the best chef in the world. In this volume, Jan takes his first step towards becoming the world's greatest cuisine master, by entering the first All Japan Cooking Tournament. Hundreds of chefs, including Jan's uppity rival Kiriko, flock to the Tokyo Dome for the competition. Will these chefs show Jan what true flavor is? Or will he turn the tables on them and become culinary king of Japan? Remember, "Cooking is a battle!" Well, according to Jan it is. Printed in its original Japanese right-to-left format. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The All Japan Cooking Competition continues in the third Volume of Iron Wok Jan! What dirty tricks for winning does Jan have this time? Will he be able to defeat Yuji Kawhara, the chef who cooks with the latest in technological appliances? According to Yuji, "Cooking is about Technology!" Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's the All-Japan Cooking Competition finals, and the finalists are the jovial Serena, Kobe's Celine Yang, the uppity Kiriko (heiress to the Gobancho Restaurant), and the cocky Jan, who believes "Cooking is a Battle!" The theme of this final cook-off: Noodles! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's down to the finals of the First National Young Adult Chinese Cooking Contest! Jan, Kiriko, and Celine must use their knowledge of preparing desserts to win this battle! Will the judges pick Celine's roasted papaya pudding, Kiriko's triple sweet soup, or Jan's candied blood eggs? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. With the Cooking Competition at an end, it's back to the Gobancho restaurant for more great food and a possible new recruit. Also a hotheaded chef thinks he's ready to challenge the mighty Iron Wok Jan! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo.Jan is a talented, arrogant young chef on a non-stop quest to become the world's greatest cuisine master. In this volume, the head of the Gobancho restaurant, Mutsuju Gobancho himself, slips on an apron and shows the Gobancho students exactly why he is the "Finest Chinese Cuisine Chef in Japan." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Jan is a talented, arrogant young chef on a non-stop quest to become the world's greatest cuisine master. Mr. Otani, the famous food critic is in for a huge surprise when he is served his own head on a platter?!?! Tasty! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Mr. Otani continues with his latest scheme to discredit his greatest rival - the young culinary savant, Jan Akiyama. Defiantly, Jan happily adopts the "devilish" persona Otani has propagated to the media and contest spectators. But how will this help Jan defeat his stiffest competition? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Having barely survived his grueling cooking battle with The Taoist Gogyo, Jan must now face the music, since his fellow chefs are less than pleased with the impetuous culinary genius. Jan's latest hot-headed antics nearly ruined the famed Gobancho name. In the wake of Jan's showdown, will Gobancho be given yet another new recruit? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The great cook-off between Heaven and Hell reaches its climax as the competitors push the bounds of human endurance, sinking further and further beyond the confines of everyday cooking! But now Jan Akiyama has succeeded in revealing The Mirage Head Chef Gogyo's "true" face, and his new demonic demeanor may rival even Jan's bombastic wit and rebellious nature! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Tom De Haven. Coming of age in rural 1930s America with X-ray vision, the power to stop bullets, and the ability to fly isn't exactly every boy's story. So just how did Clark Kent, a shy farmer's son, grow up to be the Man of Steel? Soon, this ace reporter will, in his secret life as Superman, be battling powerful criminal masterminds like scheming Lex Luthor and fascist robots. But can Clark's Midwestern charm save the day and win the heart of stunning, seen-it-all newspaperwoman Lois Lane? Or is it a job for Superman? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 418 pages, Text Only. Cover price $13.95.

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Written by Tom Stillwell, Art by Ryan Cody. 14 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. Created by Ian Fleming. By Anthony Hern, Henry Gammidge, and John McLusky. These deluxe reprint collections of 007's daily newspaper strip capture the true spirit of Ian Fleming's exhiliarating work, while exclusive features chart Bond's genesis and legacy! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. NOTE: See also - The Man With the Golden Gun, Octopussy, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Goldfinger, and Dr. No. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Based on the novels by Ian Fleming. Adapted by Henry Gammidgw, Peter O'Donnell, and John McLusky. Here are rarely seen classic adventures that are adapted from Ian Fleming's original James Bond novels! Each volume includes informative articles, histories, and interviews with Bond film stars. Choose from: The Man With the Golden Gun, Octopussy, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Goldfinger, Casino Royale, Dr. No, The Spy Who Loved Me, Colonel Sun, The Golden Ghost, and The Trouble Spot. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st Printing. Collects James Bond Comic Strips by Ian Fleming and Horak. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 144 Pages, B&W Cover price $17.95.