Auction in progress, bid now! Weekly Auction ends Monday December 23!

Life comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Andre the Giant: Life and Legend GN (2014 First Second Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Box Brown. Andre Roussimoff is known as both the lovable giant in The Princess Bride and a heroic pro-wrestling figure. He was a normal guy who'd been dealt an extraordinary hand in life. At his peak, he weighed 500 pounds and stood nearly seven and a half feet tall. But the huge stature that made his fame also signed his death warrant. Box Brown brings his great talents as a cartoonist and biographer to this phenomenal new graphic novel. Drawing from historical records about Andre's life as well as a wealth of anecdotes from his colleagues in the wrestling world, including Hulk Hogan, and his film co-stars, Brown has created in Andre the Giant, the first substantive biography of one of the twentieth century's most recognizable figures. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Andy A Factual Fairytale GN (2018 SelfMadeHero) The Life and Times of Andy Warhol 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    By Typex.

    From the 32 canvas Campbell's Soup Cans to the Marilyn Diptych, Andy Warhol's silk-screen prints are the epitome of Pop Art: witty, gimmicky and unafraid of repetition. Obsessed with consumerism and the cult of celebrity, Warhol (1928-1987) exalted the "surface of things"-and yet he was a man of deep complexity. In Andy, Typex captures the remarkable life of the king of Pop Art, from his working-class upbringing in Pittsburgh to the dizzying heights of his celebrity. Spanning Warhol's early career as a commercial illustrator, his relationship with the Velvet Underground, and the development of his own instantly recognizable style, Andy is an exhilarating portrait of a transcendent artist and a master self-promoter.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 568 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Art Life GN (2020 Conundrum Press) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Catherine Ocelot.

    Catherine Ocelot wonders about her place as an artist, digging into the layers of what it means to live this Art Life. In her search for answers, she talks with seven artists from different disciplines who express their doubts, their struggles, their ambitions and their sometimes-wise and sometimes-funny observations. The author stages these encounters with finesse and wit, and echoes them with scenes from her own life.

    Art Life is a tragicomic tale tinged with fantasy that explores the impact of others on oneself, led by an artist who slowly comes to understand herself.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $20.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko HC (2023 Titan Books) The Life of Starfleet's Legendary Captain and Emissary 1-1ST



    (see more images)

    1st printing. Edited by Derek Tyler Attico. Art by Russell Walks. Introduction by Jake Sisko. The fascinating life of Starfleet's celebrated captain, and Bajor's Emissary of the Prophets, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Benjamin Sisko tells the story of his career in Starfleet, and his life as a father and Bajors Emissary to the Prophets. Chart his rise through the ranks, his pioneering work designing the Defiant class, his critical role as ambassador and leader during the Dominion War, and his sacred standing as a religious leader of his adopted home. Explore the hidden history of his childhood and early career in Starfleet, and the innermost thoughts of the man who made first contact with the wormhole aliens and opened safe passage to the Gamma Quadrant, and united Starfleet, Klingon and Romulan forces to defeat the Dominion. Discover Siskos personal take on his confidantes Lieutenant Dax and Major Kira Nerys, the enigmatic Garak, and his adversaries, Gul Dukat and Kai Winn, as well as his fatherly advice for his son Jake. Passing on lessons from father to son, from his experiences with the Prophets to the writings of Benny Russell, Siskos story is a unique phenomenon in Starfleet and human history, told in the way only he can. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color illustrations). Cover price $25.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Aya Life in Yop City GN (2012 Drawn and Quarterly) 1-REP


    (see more images)

    2nd and later printings. Written by Marguerite Abouet. Art and cover by Clement Oubrerie. Ivory Coast, 1978. It's a golden time, and the nation, an oasis of affluence and stability in West Africa, seems fueled by something wondrous. Aya is loosely based upon Marguerite Abouet's youth in Yop City. It is the story of the studious and clear-sighted 19-year old Aya, her easy-going friends Adjoua and Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It's wryly funny, breezy account of the simple pleasures and private troubles of everyday life in Yop City. This reworked edition offers readers the chance to immerse themselves in the lively world of Aya and her friends, bringing together the first three volumes of the series in Book One. Drawn & Quarterly will release volumes four through six of the original French series (as yet unpublished in English) in Book Two. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside GN (2022- Yen Press) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Despite being the bearer of the powerful Divine Blessing of the Guide, Red has been banished from the Hero's party. Listless, he decides to head to the frontier and hatches a plan to spend his days working an easy apothecary job. Thus begins his new life! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside SC (2020- Yen On) A Light Novel 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. Red was born with incredible powers, and he seemed like the perfect candidate to join the front lines in the fight to save the world-but before he could, he was told this wasn't where he belonged. Instead, he finds his destiny in an apothecary... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Betrayal of the Mind GN (2024 Humanoids) The Surreal Life of Unica Zürn 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing. Story and art by Celine Wagner. Translated by Montana Kane. ZÛRN, UNICA [zyrn ynika]. f. n. - b. 1916; in Berlin-Grunewald - 1. Born to a middleclass family, a young woman in Hiter's Germany. 2. Worked at Universum Film AG as a creator and screenwriter of commercial. - 3. Artist who belong to the Surrealist movement; was Hans Bellmer's partner. - 4. Schizophrenic. 5. Crazy woman. -Antonym. Body, organism. A childhood devastated by rape, the absence of an idealized father, a strict moral mother, and a passion for art shaped Unica Zürn. One of the only prominent female figures of the Surrealist movement, Zürn was tormented by inner demons that she shared through her automatic drawings and anagram poems. She longed for and rejected intimacy at once, seeking her so-called Man of Jasmine, an idealized male figure, throughout her life while living as the partner of Hans Bellmer, noted artist and photographer. As her schizophrenia began to overtake her, she longed to make the woman she once was disappear into the nameless pronoun She. In they eyes of Unica Zürn, madness is the only way to be in the world. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Boldly Go HC (2022 Atria Books) Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder By William Shatner 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    By William Shatner and Joshua Brandon.

    Long before Gene Roddenberry put him on a starship to explore the galaxy, long before he actually did venture to space, William Shatner was gripped by his own quest for knowledge and meaning. Though his eventful life has been nothing short of extraordinary, Shatner is still never so thrilled as when he experiences something that inspires him to simply say, "Wow."

    Within these affecting, entertaining, and informative essays, he demonstrates that astonishing possibilities and true wonder are all around us. Shatner reflects on what he has learned along the way to his ninth decade and how important it is to apply the joy of exploration to our own lives.

    Insightful, irreverent, and with his signature wit and dramatic flair, Boldly Go is an unputdownable celebration of all that our miraculous universe holds for us.

    Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 256 pages, Text Only.

    Cover price $28.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Bring Your Fiction to Life SC (2017 Writer's Digest) Crafting Three-Dimensional Stories with Depth and Complexity 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    By Karen S. Wiesner.

    Craft a Story That Towers Above the Rest

    You know it when you read it: In page after page and scene after scene, a truly engrossing novel has qualities that set it apart. Authentic characters, a well-rounded plot, and immersive settings work in harmony to create a three-dimensional experience--one you can practically step inside and explore.

    But while you can recognize this work when you read it, writing it can be much more challenging. Bring Your Fiction to Life teaches you how to build a solid narrative structure and layer in lush, textured scenes to create a story that rings true.

    You'll learn how to:

    o Master the three-dimensional aspects of characters, plots, and settings using detailed sketches that define the past, present, and future aspects of each element.
    o Develop complex opening, resolution, and bridge scenes that expertly lead readers through your fictional world.
    o Construct and analyze an outline for your manuscript, using tools and techniques to analyze scenes that lack dimensionality.
    o Brainstorm, research, and draft efficiently and effectively, and juggle multiple projects with ease.
    o Packed with story-development charts, worksheets, and checklists, Bring Your Fiction to Life shows you how to craft a vivid story world that readers will instantly recognize as remarkable.

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, Text Only.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Brush with Passion Art and Life of Dave Stevens HC (2008) 1B-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Diamond Exclusive Edition - 1st printing. By Dave Stevens. Brush With Passion charts the career of a beloved and influential artist, the late Dave Stevens. Encouraged by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Milton Caniff, and Burne Hogarth, Stevens talks about his work as a storyboard artist for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video and Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, his days drawing comics, and the trials and tribulations of bringing his character to the big screen in the 1991 Disney film, The Rocketeer. Renowned for his wink-and-flirt pin-up art, Stevens is credited with revitalizing interest in, championing the rights of, and befriending the reclusive 1950's model Bettie Page. The PREVIEWS Exclusive edition comes with an illustrated slipcase and16 additional pages of rare and previously unpublished art not in the trade edition. Featuring a wealth of iconic paintings and previously unpublished art, Brush With Passion features commentary by comic book greats Todd Schorr, Richard Hescox, Michael William Kaluta, and William Stout, and an introduction by Jim Steranko. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Build a Better Life By Stealing Office Supplies TPB (1991 Andrews McMeel) Dogbert's Big Book of Business 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    By Scott Adams.

    So far, all the people that have read this book have had affairs with attractive celebrities soon after finishing it. We can't promise that will happen to you, but hey, you're probably doing just fine without any help.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Build a Better Life By Stealing Office Supplies TPB (1991 Andrews McMeel) Dogbert's Big Book of Business 1-REP

    2nd and later printings.

    By Scott Adams.

    So far, all the people that have read this book have had affairs with attractive celebrities soon after finishing it. We can't promise that will happen to you, but hey, you're probably doing just fine without any help.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $7.95.

  • Vol. 1 #6
    Car Life (1954 - 1970 Motor Publications / Bond Publishing) Magazine Vol. 1 #6


    (see more images)
    • Staple rust: Moderate.
  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Catwoman The Life and Times of a Feline Fatale TPB (2003 Chronicle Books) 1A-1ST

    1st printing. By Suzan Colün. Introduction by Adam West. It's good being bad! Catwoman, a.k.a. Selina Kyle, bored socialite with a penchant for cat-burgling, prowls the streets of Gotham City in search of trinkets and treasures to fill her kitty pad. Revered as the Princess of Plunder, the Feline Felon, and the Mistress of Malevolence, this whip-wielding male fantasy has been keeping Batman hot and bothered for over sixty years now. From her 1940 first appearance in Batman #1, through her delectably decadent years in the 1970s, 80s, and beyond, author Suzan Colün takes us on a pensive, nostalgic, and delightfully devilish tour through the many lives and comics, film, and television incarnations of this most endeared feline fatale. Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Catwoman The Life and Times of a Feline Fatale TPB (2003 Chronicle Books) 1B-1ST

    Previews Exclusive Edition - 1st printing. By Suzan Colün. Introduction by Adam West. It's good being bad! Catwoman, a.k.a. Selina Kyle, board socialite with a penchant for cat-burgling, prowls the streets of Gotham City in search of trinkets and treasures to fill her kitty pad. Revered as the Princess of Plunder, the Feline Felon, and the Mistress of Malevolence, this whip-wielding male fantasy has been keeping Batman hot and bothered for over sixty years now. From her 1940 first appearance in Batman #1, through her delectably decadent years in the 1970s, 80s, and beyond, author Suzan Colün takes us on a pensive, nostalgic, and delightfully devilish tour through the many lives and comics, film, and television incarnations of this most endeared feline fatale. Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 138 pages, full color. NOTE: Previews Exclusive special edition limited to 3,000 copies featuring additional previously unpublished conceptual artwork from current Catwoman illustrator Darwyn Cooke's design sketchbook. Cover price $22.95.

  • Issue #1
    Chance of a Lifetime (2005) 1

    by James T Mitchel, Freddie E Williams II, Shaynne Corbett, Jaime Jones, & Steve Dutro Chance of a Lifetime, an action super-hero story set in the 1930s, deals with the enormous responsibility shouldered by the first super-hero ever. Chance of a Lifetime is the story of Jack Lewis, the "American." Jack had all but given up hope on life until one night when he is mysteriously bestowed with incredible superpowers. Are these superpowers a gift, or a curse? Will superpowers make Jack a better man, or lead to his downfall? 48pgs, FCSRP: $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Che A Revolutionary Life HC (2018 Penguin Books) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Written by Jon Lee Anderson. Art by Jose Hernandez.

    Che Guevara's legend is unmatched in the modern world. Since his assassination in 1967 at the age of 39, the Argentine revolutionary has become an internationally recognized icon, as revered as he is controversial. In Che: A Revolutionary Life, Jon Lee Anderson and José Hernández present the man behind the myth, creating a complex and human portrait of this passionate idealist. Che vividly transports us from young Ernesto's medical school days as a sensitive asthmatic to the battlefields of the Cuban revolution, from his place of power alongside Castro, to his disastrous sojourn in the Congo, and his violent end in Bolivia. Anderson and Hernández's Che makes us a witness to the revolutionary life and times of Che Guevara.

    Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 432 pages, full color.

    Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Club Life in the Moominvalley GN (2016 Drawn and Quarterly) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Tove Jansson. After being told that only "rebel fathers" can be admitted to Moominpappa's new club, the Knights of the Catapult, Moominmamma defiantly decides to join a club of her own. Unfortunately for her, she accidentally joins a club of gangsters who revel in dubious and illegal activities. Comic misunderstandings, tested allegiances, and frivolous scandals make for an exciting adventure with the whole Moominvalley gang in another classic Tove Jansson tale. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics Confidential HC (2016 Candlewick Press) Thirteen Graphic Novelists Talk Story, Craft, and Life Outside the Box 1-1ST

    1st printing. Respected anthologist Leonard S. Marcus turns his literary microscope to the world of comics, which has lately morphed and matured at a furious pace. Powerful influences from manga to the movies to underground comix have influenced the thirteen artists and writers interviewed in these pages to create their own word-and-picture narratives. Here are their moving, funny, inspirational stories: true tales from the crucible of creative struggles that led each to become a master of one of today's most vibrant art forms. Featuring interviews with: Harry Bliss, Catia Chien, Geoffrey Hayes, Kazu Kibuishi, Hope Larson, Danica Novgorodoff, Matt Phelan, Dave Roman, Mark and Siena Cherson Siegel, James Sturm, Sara Varon, and Gene Luen Yang. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics of Charles Schulz HC (2017 UPM) The Good Grief of Modern Life 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Jared Gardner and Ian Gordon. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz. An unparalleled gathering of research devoted to one of the world's most influential comic strips. The Comics of Charles Schulz collects new essays on the work of the creator of the immensely popular Peanuts comic strip. Despite Schulz's celebrity, few scholarly books on his work and career have been published. This collection serves as a foundation for future study not only of Charles Schulz (1922-2000) but, more broadly, of the understudied medium of newspaper comics. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $65.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics of Charles Schulz SC (2018 UPoM) The Good Grief of Modern Life 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Written by Jared Gardner and Ian Gordon. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

    An unparalleled gathering of research devoted to one of the world's most influential comic strips, The Comics of Charles Schulz collects new essays on the work of the creator of the immensely popular Peanuts comic strip. Despite Schulz's celebrity, few scholarly books on his work and career have been published. This collection serves as a foundation for future study not only of Charles Schulz (1922-2000) but, more broadly, of the understudied medium of newspaper comics.

    Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 234 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Complete Life in Northwest Nowhere TPB (1990) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Mervinius. Introduction by Bruce Levene. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Curt Swan A Life in Comics HC (2002 Vanguard) 1B-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Deluxe Signed Edition (Signed by Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson) - 1st printing. Foreword by Mort Walker. The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. Features interviews with notable comics professionals as Julius Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Alan Moore, Dan Jurgens, and more. Long-time Swan associates Julie Schwartz and Murphy Anderson signed the deluxe hardcover, which comes with a 16-page bonus portfolio/checklist! Also included in this never-to-be-reprinted limited edition is an exhaustive, 16-page portfolio index of Swans comic work! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Death of Archie: A Life Celebrated TPB (2014) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Fernando Ruiz. Cover by Jeff Shultz. History is in the making in this epic finale to the acclaimed series Life With Archie, as America's most beloved character makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a friend. The unthinkable happens: Archie Andrews dies! Fans will experience an epic tale of Archie's future sure to make headlines, generate discussion and stand as one of the most-talked about Archie stories of all time. Do not miss this game-changing tale of love, friendship and true heroism. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Devoid of Life GN (2008) 1-1ST
    Published Sep 2008 by Image.

    1st printing. Story and art by RAFFAELE IENCO. Following the discovery of a mysterious hidden planet in our solar system a series of horrible deaths occur at an isolated observatory leading investigators to an alien plot that threatens all life on Earth by a guard of unstoppable ghostly alien creatures. Cinematic science-fiction/horror for fans of The Ring and The Sixth Sense by writer/artist powerhouse RAFFAELE IENCO. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? SC (2018- A Seven Seas Light Novel) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Adventure of a Lifetime…or Two!"

    Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Itsuki Akata. Translated by Diana Taylor. Adapted by Maggie Cooper.

    Be careful what you wish for in this magical comedy about the pitfalls of rebirth! When she turns ten years old, Adele von Ascham is hit with a horrible headache - and memories of her previous life as an eighteen-year-old Japanese girl named Kurihara Misato. That life changed abruptly, however, when Misato died trying to aid a little girl and met god. During that meeting, she made an odd request and asked for average abilities in her next life. But few things, especially wishes, ever go quite as planned.

    Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

    Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Lily's Miracle SC (2021 Seven Seas) A Light Novel 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Based on the Story by FUNA. Adapted by Kousuke Akai. Art and cover by Itsuki Akata.

    You love the light novels, manga, spin-off, and anime... now get ready for a self-contained novel about Lily!

    Born deaf, nine-year-old Lily was hidden away from the world by her margrave father. But her life changes forever when the fabled adventuring party known as the Crimson Vow saves her home from a bandit attack. Lily emerges from the encounter with her hearing miraculously restored, the ability to converse with nanomachines, and the power of magic! Taking only her attendant, Lafine, with her, she sets out to seek adventure in the great wide world.

    Let the Legend of Lily Lockwood begin!

    Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Djuna The Extraordinary Life of Djuna Barnes GN (2024 Street Noise Book) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing. Story and art by Jon Macy. Djuna Barnes lived in a dazzling world filled with literary salons, innovative writing, and daring new art styles. But it didn't come easily. She managed to work her way out of an abusive childhood growing up in a polygamous rural utopian community on Long Island. She was determined to live an extraordinary life, and found herself socializing with the likes of James Joyce, Natalie Barney, Peggy Guggenheim, and T.S. Eliot in 1920s literary Paris. Called the most famous unknown of the century, Djuna Barnes stood out for her brilliant writing, her biting wit, and her unique style. Her novel, Nightwood is considered by some to be one of the greatest lesbian love stories ever written. But as the stock market crashed and the Lost Generation left Paris, her life began to unwind. A fascinating window into the life of a woman whose enormous literary talent and provocative attitude were both celebrated and disdained by the world. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DK Readers: Creating the X-Men HC (2012 DK) How Comics Come to Life 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr.

    Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

    Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

  • Issue #1-REP
    DK Readers: Creating the X-Men HC (2012 DK) How Comics Come to Life 1-REP


    (see more images)

    2nd and later printings.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr.

    Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

    Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DK Readers: Creating the X-Men SC (2012 DK) How Comics Come to Life 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr.

    Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

    Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

    Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Don Rosa The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck HC (2015 IDW) Artist's Edition 1-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st printing. Don Rosa is the universally acclaimed Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge creator and artistic heir to the remarkable legacy of the "Good Duck" artist, Carl Barks. Now, with the full cooperation and assistance of Rosa, IDW Publishing is proud to present the first volume of The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. Included in this edition will be a cover gallery and a selection of Rosa's layouts done for these stories. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 160 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Double Life of Miranda Turner TPB (2016 Image) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jamie S. Rich. Art and cover by George Kambadais. Miranda Turner never knew her sister, international supermodel Lindy Turner, was also the masked crime fighter The Cat. At least not until Lindy appeared in Miranda's bedroom as a ghost, looking for help finding her own murderer. From Lady Killer co-creator JAMIE S. RICH and up-and-coming artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS (Vampire Diaries). Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1
    Drawing from Life (2007) 1

    Story by JIM VALENTINO. Art and cover by JIM VALENTINO. 32pgs, B&W Returning to his autobiographical comix roots for the first time in nearly 20 years, JIM VALENTINO presents an all-new collection of real-life stories guaranteed to make you laugh and move you. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art HC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Comics scholars engage the roles of trust, truth, family memoirs and autobiography in works from such greats as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; from cult-status figures such as Martin Vaughn James; and from lesser-known works by artists such as Frédéric Boilet. Contributing scholars include Jan Baetens, David M. Ball, Lopamudra Basu, Christopher Bush, Isaac Cates Michael A. Chaney, Alisia Chase, Sharon O'Brien, Davida Paens, Yaël Scjlick, Rachel Trousdale, and Benjamin Widiss. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in. 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $60.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art SC (2015 UPoM) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with such well-known figures as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with such cult-status as Martin Vaughn James; and with lesser-known works by such artists as Frédéric Boilet. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, B&W. NOTE: Indicia says 2013, but this softcover was released 02/2015. Cover price $30.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Droid Life GN (2007 Digest) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Cat Sullivan. Join Nerve Centre Droid P14 and friends as they attempt to solve the great mysteries of the universe. Where do we come from? Why are we here? Why won't Tharg publish any of my scripts? And what the hell is the point of it all? Written and illustrated by Cat Sullivan (Viz) and featuring a huge ensemble cast, high drama, high technology and a massively overblown synopsis, this 2000 AD classic has it all! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Edward Hopper The Story of His Life HC (2021 Prestel) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Written by Sergio Rossi. Art and cover by Giovanni Scarduelli.

    This groundbreaking graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hooper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. While many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings.

    This unique overview of Hopper's life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style.

    Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.95.

  • Issue #1
    Elf Life (2002 Keenspot) 1

    Issue #1 - Jan. 2002. Written and illustrated by Carson Fire. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Evel The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel HC (2011 Doubleday) American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship . . . and in the 1970s Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated.

    The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis . . . but on any given Saturday afternoon millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana.

    He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold.

    Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.

    Hardcover, 400 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W Photos).

    Cover price $27.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Extraordinary Life of Henry Mancini HC (2024 Fantoons) The Official Graphic Novel 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing. Written by David Calcano. THE PINK PANTHER, MOON RIVER, AND PETER GUNN... songs that defined a generation. Henry Mancini wrote some of the most hummed melodies of all time, winning him four Oscars and twenty Grammy Awards. Now for the first time, we are telling his fully authorized story in a graphic novel. From the humble beginnings of his father's flute lessons, to standing ovations at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl, this graphic novel by Fantoons beautifully illustrates every step in the journey of Henry Mancini's pivotal and industry-shaping career. Each page features vividly painted illustrations, with color that encapsulates each of the many emotions-high and low-of Henry Mancini's bold, musical adventure. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1A
    F1rst Hero Fight For Your Life (2015 Action Lab) 1A

    Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer. Art and Cover by Danny Zabbal. Jake Roth is the only man to ever manifest superpowers but not go insane. While Jake is still trying to decide how best to use his new powers to help prevent a war between humans and 'extrahumans', an old friend reappears and draws him into direct conflict with the local mafia who have their own extrahuman enforcer, Odinson! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    F1rst Hero Fight For Your Life (2015 Action Lab) 1B

    Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer. Art by Danny Zabbal. Cover by Jerry Gaylord. Jake Roth is the only man to ever manifest superpowers but not go insane. While Jake is still trying to decide how best to use his new powers to help prevent a war between humans and 'extrahumans', an old friend reappears and draws him into direct conflict with the local mafia who have their own extrahuman enforcer, Odinson! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Fearless A Cartoonist's Guide to Life HC (2016 Reader's Digest) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Robb Armstrong has been described by People Magazine as "one of the hottest young cartoonists in America." His award-winning comic strip, JumpStart, is syndicated in more than 300 newspapers in eight countries. But his life wasn't always so charmed. Born and raised in a rough neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Robb was one of five fatherless kids living in a cramped apartment where the electric bill didn't always get paid. How did he get through all of these tragedies to the happy life? By drawing funnies. Weaving together his personal stories with simple drawing tutorials and original illustrations, Fearless is both a compelling read and an inspirational lesson on life. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Fly Chronicles: Life at the Bottom of the Food Chain TPB (2005) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Michael Blaney. Crawling out of the trash can into trade paperback! A wry look at life through the eyes of the ordinary housefly and his wife and kids, The Fly Chronicles is a series of laugh-out-loud hilarious, all-new spot cartoons in the tradition of Gary Larson's The Far Side. Softcover, 136 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Francis Bacon HC (2022 Prestel) The Story of His Life 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Cristina Portolano.

    Told for the first time in graphic novel form, the story of Francis Bacon's life is as complex, colorful, and highly charged as his paintings. Drawn in shades of mauve, red, yellow, and blue that distinguished his palette, these illustrations weave together a troubling but compassionate narrative, one that draws on the tragic events of Bacon's childhood and youth, as well as reflecting the profoundly passionate yearnings of the artist he became.

    Separated into thematic and chronological sections the novel highlights the prevailing influences of Bacon's life and times: his early autodidacticism and estrangement from his family; his struggles to make his way as a surrealist painter and his destruction of his early work. It traces his gradual success in postwar Europe, his powerful and often violent romantic relationships, his foray into portraiture, and his never-ending search for subject matter and meaning in his work.

    Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Adult image

    Update settings to display

    Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art by Ao Sonohara and Koma Warita. Character Design by Sherry. Adapted by Asha Bardon. Translated by Joshua Hardy. When Kotone receives the latest Full Drive virtual reality game–Free Life Fantasy Online–from her younger sister Akina, she dives right in. Unfortunately, as a noob to virtual reality, Kotone accidentally creates an impossibly difficult character. Now shes stuck as a zombie! How will she start her second life online when her character is already dead? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frida Kahlo Her Life Her Art Her Home HC (2023 SelfMadeHero) 1-1ST


    (see more images)

    1st printing. Story and art by Francisco De La Mora. Frida Kahlo, remembered as one of the most inspiring personalities of the 20th century, was a woman of two intertwined parts: she was both a charismatic and empowered artist exploring themes of resistance, authenticity, cruelty, and suffering, and a more private person whose wounded body caused her a lifetime of pain that underpinned the many successes and disappointments that marked her time in the world. Revealing and exploring these two Fridas, Francisco de la Mora's graphic biography-completed with the endorsement and support of the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City-allows the reader to see just how far ahead of her time this complex artist was in her understanding of gender inequality and the culture of machismo, topics that remain relevant to this day and continue to lend resonance to Kahlo's painting. Hardcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gandhi: My Life is My Message GN (2014 Campfire) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Jason Quinn. Art and cover by Sachin Nagar. Gandhi: Apostle of Peace is the second title by Jason Quinn for Campfire's Heroes line. "My life is my message." Mohandas Gandhi was a freedom fighter with a difference; rather than forcing change with the barrel of a gun, he sought to change the world with love and nonviolence. In this epic saga we grow alongside Gandhi from his childhood in the Indian State of Gujarat, through his studies in London during the 1890s, and on to his political awakening in South Africa. We then return with him to India and join his nonviolent struggle to free his nation from the shackles of the British Empire. Gandhi: Apostle of Peace, gives us a portrait of the man behind the icon. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.