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Life comic books issue 1

  • Vol. 1 #1
    University (1933 Life Mag., inc.) Vol. 1 #1
    Published 1933 (est.) by Life Mag., inc..

    Summer, 1933. Cover by Rolf Armstrong. Upper class magazine featuring articles, fiction, humor, and cartoons. Features two page Dr. Seuss cartoon. Softcover magazine, 8" x 11-1/2", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #1
    Violent Lifestyle (2000) 1
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Walt's Imagination: The Life of Walt Disney HC (2018 Disney Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Doreen Rappaport. Art by John Pomeroy.

    Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Bambi, Disneyland, and numerous other creations have inspired generations of children the world over. From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose. Illustrated with vivid authenticity by animator/painter John Pomeroy, this stunning entry in the award-winning Big Words series reveals a man of deep and varied passions with a constantly evolving vision, and a storyteller above all.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $18.99.

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    What Made California the Golden State? Life During the Gold Rush HC (2024 Penguin Workshop) A Who HQ Graphic Novel 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Shing Yin Khor. Art and cover by Kass Gray. Discover what life was really like during the California Gold Rush in this powerful graphic novel written by National Book Award finalist and Eisner Award-winning creator Shing Yin Khor and illustrated by Kass Gray. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! Explore the Gold Rush from the perspectives of William Miller and Henry Garrison, two miners in the Sierra Nevada region, and uncover the often unrelenting conditions of the California gold mines. A story of community, determination, and the search for the American Dream, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into what life was really like during this pivotal period in American history—brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.99.

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    What Would Velma Do? HC (2023 Running Press) Life Lessons from the Brains (and Heart) of Mystery, Inc. 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Shaenon Garrity. From the moment Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969 and through the many Scooby movies and shows since, it has cemented its place as one of the greatest cartoons of all time. But there is one character in particular who has risen to icon status: a smarty-pants who can't see without her glasses named Velma Dinkley. As the nerdiest member of the Mystery, Inc. gang, Velma might have been a wallflower or an underdog. Instead, she's become a fan favorite, a fashion legend, a standout role for Linda Cardellini in the live-action movies, the inspiration for countless Halloween costumes, and the star of her own animated series from Mindy Kaling. But why, exactly, do we love this brainiac so much? What Would Velma Do? explores the answers to that question, as well as the many inspiring takeaways we can learn from her, the history of the character, and enough fun facts and trivia to make you say Jinkies! Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $18.00.

  • Issue #1
    Wild Life (1994 Fantagraphics) 1

    Cover by Peter Kuper. "The Virgin," script and art by Peter Kuper; With the benefit of hindsight Peter considers his desperate teenage attempts to get on with girls. "A Little Fable," script by Franz Kafka, art by Peter Kuper; The dangers of standing still. "Waiting For Ricky Jay," script and art by Peter Kuper; The wait for cancellations outside a hot show. 28 pgs., b&w. $2.75. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wild Life TPB (1986-1990) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Cardinal Collection!" The Wild Life, The Cardinal Collection is the first Wild Life collection, taken from the pages of the Daily Cardinal, the University of Wisconsin's student newspaper. Includes the infamous pompon series, and what NOT to do when you find gum under the table. Hint: it has something to do with Juicyfruit. Also: Carson's first date with Susan! What more could you ask for? Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 132 pages, B&W. NOTE: "The gags are terrific. Worthy of other college-born comic strips such as Doonsburry and Bloom County." - The Comics Buyer's Guide. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Will Eisner A Dreamer's Life in Comics HC (2010) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Michael Schumacher. Will Eisner: A Dreamer's Life in Comics delves beneath Eisner's public persona to draw connections between his life and his art. Eisner's career spanned a remarkable eight decades, from the dawn of comics' Golden Age in the late 1930s to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Schumacher's extensive research and interviews create a detailed portrait of Eisner the man and Eisner the artist. Hardcover, 358 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustartions - includes 16 full color pages). Cover price $28.00.

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    Work-Life Balance TPB (2023 Drawn and Quarterly) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Aisha Franz. To achieve the proper work-life balance perhaps we just need the right therapist to coach us through our day-to-day. Anita, Sandra, and Dex have ambitions but don't know how to achieve. As the pressure for self-improvement builds, they end up looking to the same whimsical therapist who is prone to malpractice for answers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Work-Life Balance: Malevolent Managers and Folkloric Freelancers TPB (2022 Difference Engine) 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. By Wayne Ree and Chee Benjamin. Cover by Chee Benjamin. When a menacing multinational arrives on our shores, familiar creatures like pontianaks, manananggals, raksasis, and ba jiao guis are forced out of their jobs. Some give in and sign up for mundane corporate life-but others would rather fight than join the broken-spirited hordes of the (desk)bound. Benjamin Chee's comics and Wayne Rée's prose intertwine in this collection to bring you familiar Asian mythology in an even more familiar setting: the realm of dead-end work, glass ceilings, and truly hellish bosses. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.