Comic books 2009 w/ month not specified

1st printing. 3 Sketchbooks by Art Spiegelman. (Be) October/December 1979 - (A) March-May 2007 - (Nose) March-September 1983. Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Maus, creator of Wacky Packs and the Garbage Pail Kids, and father of the modern graphic novel (though he's still demanding a blood test), presents this warts-and-all reproduction of his private sketchbooks -- and the results are as candid, sharp, and funny as the relentlessly innovative man behind them. BE A NOSE! is a rare glimpse into the secret scribblings of an American original. 3 hardcover books bound with an elastic band. Cover price $29.00.

British hardcover annuals featuring characters and stories from "The Beano" and "The Dandy" line of comics. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar and Paul Buhle. Art by Ed Piskor. In The Beats: A Graphic History, those who were mad to live come back to life through artwork as pulsatingly vibrant as the movement itself. Told by Harvey Pekar and his frequent artistic collaborator Ed Piskor, and by a range of artists and writers, including feminist comic creator Trina Robbins and MAD Magazine artist Peter Kuper, The Beats takes us on a wild tour. From the Benzedrine-fueled antics of Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs to the painting sessions of Jay DeFeo's disheveled studio, from the jazz hipsters to beatnik chicks, from Chicago's beatnik bistro to San Francisco's famed City Lights bookstore, we see the storied era in all its incarnations. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $22.00.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Geoffrey Hayes. Benny and his sister Penny know it's wrong to sneak into someone else's backyard but their mysterious new neighbor - or is it a monster? - may be a thief. Benny's favorite pail is missing, and there are mysterious footprints. In this charming whodunit, Benny and Penny team-up to investigate, braving the dangers of the new neighbor's yard, only to find something unexpected on the other side of the fence. Best-selling children's artist Geoffrey Hayes enchants early readers with his uncanny comics mastery. The artist's beloved small-scale mice take on large-scale issues in this enormously charming caper. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Volume 27 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Now equipped with the mystical Berserker Armor, Guts fights on against the dragon-form of Grunbeld and his legion of fanatic apostle soldiers. But the very armor that holds Guts together-in a nightmarishly literal sense-might be the last straw that tears his tortured mind apart. While Guts struggles to hold his own against his inner demons, monsters of a very different sort rally in Windham as the Kushan Emperor, Ganishka, and the newly reborn Griffith rally their forces in a head-to-head struggle for control of all of Midland. But when the dust finally settles, there may be little left of the kingdom to claim!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: "Berserk is as shocking and unique as ever this far into the series. There are few titles out there that can sustain the level of intensity and relevance as this." - AnimeOnDVD.com

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 29 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Guts, the Black Swordsman, and his companions have finally broken free of the monster-infested wilderness and arrived at the port city of Vritannis. But the band finds out all too quickly that humans can be just as monstrous as the nightmarish creatures and apostles they battled in the forest. As Schierke and Isidro face off against pirate slavers, Farnese's power-hungry family tries to force her once again under the yoke of their political ambitions. The group's only hope is to find a ship out of the city, but even if they manage to secure a vessel, will everyone be free to leave?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: "Berserk is as shocking and unique as ever this far into the series. There are few titles out there that can sustain the level of intensity and relevance as this." - AnimeOnDVD.com

NOTE: " . . . you'll want to start from the beginning and follow this masterwork all the way through . . ." - Advanced Media Network

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 30 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Thanks to Lady Farnese's selfless sacrifice, Guts, the Black Swordsman, and the rest of his companions are free to carry on their journey aboard a ship arranged by Farnese's brother, Magnifico -- that is, if they're willing to leave Farnese behind. But having to choose between their mission and their loyalties might not be a problem for long if the Kushan emperor and his legion of monstrous minions have their way. With a host of Kushan forces descending on Vritannis, there might not be much left of Farnese's family -- or any of the citizenry -- to worry about!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: Beginning with volume 13, the Dark Horse editions of Berserk contain material never-before-adapted to anime!

NOTE: "Miura's illustration captures the primal fear of the dark with forms that are chilling when masked in darkness and horrifying when revealed." - Ain't It Cool News

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 31 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Escaping the port city of Vritannis is no easy task, for even the finest ship is useless if it can't be reached, and a horde of Kushan monsters stalks the city's docks. Led by a powerful necromancer who has mastered both the elements and the monsters of the deep, this hideous brigade may be too much for Guts the Black Swordsman and his companions to handle, even if Guts and Schierke are able to join forces and control the awful wrath of the Berserker armor. And will it even matter, if the Kushan emperor makes Guts an offer he can't refuse?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.

Volume 32 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Guts, the Black Swordsman, joins forces with a most unlikely ally, the fiendish Nosferatu Zodd, in a desperate attempt to defeat the Kushan emperor's malevolent astral form. But Griffith, Guts' former commander and friend reborn as a demonic lord of the Godhand, has plans of his own for the emperor, and for Midland itself. Guts and his companions' only hope is to reach the promised safety of the elf Puck's homeland, Elfhelm, but if Griffith and the emperor turn their attention back to this motley band of travelers, there may be nowhere left for Guts and crew to hide!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. Introduction by Editor Greta Christina. With work by Alison Bechdel, Gary Baseman, Peter Kuper and More! Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 168 pages, PC/PB&W, Adults Only. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Cover by George Woodbridge. Stories by William Overgard and unknown. Art by William Overgard, Joe Certa & John Belfi, Jack Abel, Bob Laughlan, Dick Ayers, Syd Shores, Frank Bolle, Joe Maneely and Max Elkan. Featuring: Black Diamond in "The Death of Black Diamond"; The Durango Kid in "The Secret of Durango"; Masked Ranger in "Mystery of the Masked Ranger"; Monte Hale in "The Hard Luck Ranch"; The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "Gunfire at Death Cavern"; Dark Rider [Black Rider] in an untitled story; Redmask in "Path of Peril"; Latigo Kid in "The Return of Howling Wolf"; Cross-Draw Kid in "Six-Gun Justice"! 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Stories by William Overgard, Gardner Fox? and unknown. Art by William Overgard, Bob Powell, Dick Ayers & Ernie Bache, Joe Certa & John Belfi, Frank Bolle, Syd Shores, Joe Maneely, Gil Kane and Anthony Tallarico? Featuring: Black Diamond in "Will Black Diamond be Buried Alive?"; The Lemonade Kid in "Terror's Triggerman!"; The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "The Beautiful Witch"; The Durango Kid in "Hangman's Law"; Tim Holt as Redmask in "Death Ride of the Iron Horse"; Dark Rider in an untitled story; Latigo Kid in "Smoky Show-Down!"; Monte Hale in "Prairie Peddler"; The Masked Marvel in "Murder at Dry Gulch!" Plus: Johnny Thunder illustration by Gil Kane! 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $1,221.00 or Best Offer View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Matt Groening. Sketch Cover. Label #24-121E1D8-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

First Printing. A San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Trade Paperback. Cover by Bill Morrison and Andrew Pepoy. Story by Batton Lash. Art by Tone Rodriguez and Andrew Pepoy. Reprints Simpsons Comics (1993 Bongo) #155, Bart Simpson Comics (2000) #48, and Simpsons Super Spectacular (2005) #9 to collect the 'The Great, Extreme, Ultimate, and Totally Awesome Radioactive Man Event'.

Volume 1, 1st printing. Biggles becomes involved with three undercover operations in this bumper omnibus edition of his classic adventure stories that take him from the icy wastes of Antarctica to remote regions of China. Softcover, 7" x 8.5", 512 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

Various Illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz. 32 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $3.49

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Ashley Spires. Binky is a space cat - at least in his own mind. He's really a house cat who has never left the family "space station." Unlike other house cats, Binky has a mission: to blast off into outer space (outside), explore unknown places (the backyard), and battle aliens (bugs). Binky must undergo rigorous training so he can repel the alien attacks that threaten his humans. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Promotional comic from Capcom available with the pre-order of the video game. Written by Andy Diggle with art by Colin Wilson. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock.

1st printing. By Greg Farshtey. Featuring the only map of the Bionicle Universe ever published, exclusive information, and the inside story from Makuta Teridax himself, "Makuta's Guide to the Universe" is a great addition to any fan's collection. As the Bionicle saga prepares to begin a new chapter, followers of the series can take a look back at the stories that have thrilled millions! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Private Notes: 1st printing

Previews (PX) Exclusive - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. He charges exorbitant fees for his services - the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories, with each volume in the series featuring 16-20 stories, each ranging from 20-24 pages in length. This third volume reprints 20 more pages of stories of Osamu Tezuka's creation, Black Jack. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.95.

Vertical Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $16.95.

Written & illustrated by Noah Van Sciver. B&W, 28 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Written & illustrated by Noah Van Sciver. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Charles Vess. This gorgeous picture book pairs best-selling author Neil Gaiman's magical words and acclaimed artist Charles Vess's lovely paintings to offer hopeful wishes for young girls of a variety of races and ages. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pagesfull color. All Ages Cover price $17.99.

Issue #0- 2009. Preview issue. Bounty hunter Long-Stare Jepson hunts supernatural creatures in the wild west. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 8 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $5.00

Story, art and cover by Richard Moore. A kid-friendly comic about Michael, who inherits a haunted cemetery and becomes involved in the afterlives of its goofy residents. Trapped in the Faerie realm, Michael tries to save Lita from marrying the evil Unseelie prince; just when all seems lost, its an infinite number of Abbeys to the rescue. Final issue of the series before creator Richard Moore put the book on hiatus for several years. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $5.40

Written by Jason Zachary Pott. Art by Daniel Depaolo. 28 Pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "From Sea to Shining Sea: January 2, 1939 to July 7, 1940!" Story and art by George McManus. George McManus's classic Art Deco comedy strip gets the deluxe treatment in this Library of American Comics edition. The spectacular Sunday pages are reproduced large and in gloriously restored color. When this mismatched couple treats their daughter and her new husband to a trip across North America, the resulting hijinx stretch From Sea to Shining Sea. McManus's funny gags, outlandish costumes, eye-catching artwork, and lush, Art Deco designs are all on display in this deluxe volume, which features every daily and full-color Sunday from January 2, 1939 to July 7, 1940. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&Wr. Cover price $49.99.

UK annuals featuring characters and stories from the British comic series "The Broons". Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Issue 902P. Catalog of comics, books, art, film and nostalgia items. There's a color scan for every item in the catalog and there are hundreds. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $5.70

Issue 904F. Catalog of comics, books, art, film and nostalgia items. There's a color scan for every item in the catalog and there are hundreds. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 120 pages, full color.

Issue 907F. Catalog of comics, books, art, film and nostalgia items. There's a color scan for every item in the catalog and there are hundreds. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 120 pages, full color.

Cover by Isaac Bidwell. Stories and art by Josh Blair, Alberto Pesson, JB Sapienza, Noah Van Sciver, Morgan Kessler, Alex Chiu and Kyle Browne. 8 pages, B&W.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Self-published comic by Manuel Kelly, edited by Bill Cofflin. Cover art by Bill Cofflin. "The Hero" by Bill Cofflin, "The Guardian Angel of Cape Fear" by Savannah Schoonover, Tork the Troll in "Morg the Mighty" by Bill Cofflin, "The Origin of the Evaporator!" by M. Kelly, "The Coming of the Titans!" by Bill Cofflin, and "The Origin of Ratman" by Bill Cofflin. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 50 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

2 of 4 - In the Spring of 2009 Taco Bell included these full size comics with the purchase of a Kids Meal. This issue features an original story starring Captain America. The Sentinel of Liberty takes on the terrorist organization known as Hydra in a fast paced two-fisted adventure. Guest-starring Nick Fury. "The Last Laugh!" Written by Joe Caramagna. Art by Scott Koblish. This issue also includes a 1-page Mini Marvels strip by Chris Giarrusso. Mini Marvels is a popular All Ages look at the Marvel characters. The cover for this issue is a facsimile of Captain America (2004- 5th Series) #25B. 12 pages, FC

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Part 2: From the Bastille to Baghdad!" By Larry Gonick. A wickedly funny take on modern history presented as a graphic novel in an engaging and humorous style, Gonick puts his own spin on the history, personalities, and events that have shaped the world we inhabit today. From the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, to World Wars I and II and beyond, this is a unique take on world history for every audience. Softcover, 264 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. By Liza Donnell and Michael Maslin. What happens when two cartoonists for The New Yorker fall in love and marry? Lots of witty wordplay, skewering drawings, and a healthy dose of illustrative competition. For twenty years, veteran cartoonists Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin have been exploring in their work the ins and outs of marriage. From whimsical and wacky to risqué and barbed, their humor allows us to laugh at our follies and foibles and the insanity that is inherent in the day-to-day workings of every marriage. From meeting, wooing, and dating to marrying, divorcing, and remarrying, from having sex to having kids, the course of true love never runs smooth–but its excellent fodder for talented humorists. Here, Donnelly and Maslin offer a his-and-hers view of marriage, a cartoon conversation about all that love entails. From the wedding day (And do you, Louise, take Jack to be your husband until really, really pissed-off do you part?) to cohabitation (And this is where I go to escape from where I go to escape) to parenting (Dad says its all right with him if I watch TV as long as its not all right with you), husband and wife give us hilarious insights into the way relationships work. Cartoon Marriage shares clever takes on male/female communication (You could at least acknowledge the fact that Im ignoring you) and renovation (Ive made a few improvements, but the way you see him now is pretty much the way I found Harold eleven years ago). And of course, what view of marriage would be complete without a trip to the bedroom: Owen, look, the good-sex fairy. Featuring more than two hundred hilarious cartoons, Cartoon Marriage is a deliciously witty true-to-life look at matrimony, children, happiness, connubial squabbling, and everything in between. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.00.

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the kookiest crime books out there, Chew. NOLA Comic Con exclusive.

Volume 13 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Karin finally gets her first kiss with Kenta and is on top of the world! But trouble is brewing as the unfriendly vampires are coming to town to uncover Karin's secrets. When an all-out war between vampries break out over Karin, will Kenta be the one to save her or will his love be lost forever? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

"Some Like It Hot". Measures 5" x 3". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

"Is There Another Christ?". Measures 5" x 3". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $13.00 View scan

Add to cart NM 9.4 $13.00 View scan

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

"No Liars In Heaven". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

"Evil Eyes". Measures 5" x 3". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

"It's All About You". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

"Who is He?". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

"Somebody Angry?". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

"Papa?". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

"The Bully". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

"It's Not Your Fault". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.

"Crazy Wolf". Measures 5" x 2.75". 24 pages in B&W.