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Dead or Alive comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1A
    Dick Tracy Dead or Alive (2018 IDW) 1A

    Written by Lee Allred and Michael Allred. Art by Michael Allred and Rich Tommaso. Cover by Michael Allred. IDW Publishing proudly presents the rebirth of one the most iconic comic-strip heroes of all time, Dick Tracy! The All-American detective just made the biggest collar of his career, and it only cost him his job! But now the honest cop has packed his bags for 'the city by the lake,' and its criminals better watch out! Reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens by the superstar team of Michael Allred, Lee Allred, Rich Tommaso and Laura Allred, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive is a lock to be the pop-art event of 2018! Bizarre villains! Crooked cops! Gunfights galore! Cover art and co-written by Eisner Award-winning superstar Michael Allred (Madman, iZombie, Silver Surfer, Batman '66)! Illustrated by Rich Tommaso (Spy Seal, Dry County) with Michael Allred inks! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1RIA
    Dick Tracy Dead or Alive (2018 IDW) 1RIA

    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Lee Allred and Michael Allred. Art by Michael Allred and Rich Tommaso. Cover by Michael Allred. IDW Publishing proudly presents the rebirth of one the most iconic comic-strip heroes of all time, Dick Tracy! The All-American detective just made the biggest collar of his career, and it only cost him his job! But now the honest cop has packed his bags for 'the city by the lake,' and its criminals better watch out! Reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens by the superstar team of Michael Allred, Lee Allred, Rich Tommaso and Laura Allred, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive is a lock to be the pop-art event of 2018! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    Dead or Alive A Cyberpunk Western (1998) 1

    Written by Tatjana. Art by Alberto Ponticelli. Cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Alex Horley. Welcome to the Cyberpunk West! A bad land, filled with bad men and a whole lot of artificial cows. Local cattle baron, the evil Mr. Bungle has plans to control all of the Cyberpunk West. All shall eat his artificial cow meat and be under his control. But wait, what's this?! The Premonition Fairy has come with a warning that Mr. Bungle (and his empire) are in danger from a newborn child. Will Bungle be able to find the child before his empire falls?! 24 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Preacher Dead or Alive - Covers by Glenn Fabry HC (2000 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Text by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry. Painted Art and Cover by Fabry.

    The highly acclaimed PREACHER series told the story of Jesse Custer, a former preacher who lost his faith and literally went on a search to find God and hold him accountable for his actions. This stunning masterpiece is a comprehensive collection of the award-winning cover paintings of every issue of this groundbreaking series. A perfect addition to any art-book library, this volume includes black and white cover sketches and insightful commentary by renowned painter Glenn Fabry and celebrated writer Garth Ennis giving the reader remarkable access to the behind-the-scenes creative process from initial conception to final execution.

    Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Preacher Dead or Alive - Covers by Glenn Fabry SC (2003 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Text by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry. Painted Art and Cover by Fabry.

    The highly acclaimed PREACHER series told the story of Jesse Custer, a former preacher who lost his faith and literally went on a search to find God and hold him accountable for his actions. This stunning masterpiece is a comprehensive collection of the award-winning cover paintings of every issue of this groundbreaking series. A perfect addition to any art-book library, this volume includes black and white cover sketches and insightful commentary by renowned painter Glenn Fabry and celebrated writer Garth Ennis giving the reader remarkable access to the behind-the-scenes creative process from initial conception to final execution.

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1
    Dead or Alive (2011 Red 5 Comics) 1

    (W) Scott Chitwood (A) Alfonso Ruiz When two down-on-their-luck cowboys capture the most wanted outlaw in the West, they get more than they bargained for when they discover a Comanche shaman has infected him with an ancient zombie virus. If the zombie doesn't kill them, the Comanche, rival bounty hunters, and other outlaws will! Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Goldilocks Wanted Dead or Alive GN (2021 LBC) A Graphic Novel from the Land of Stories 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Chris Colfer. Art and cover by Jon Proctor.

    When we first meet her in The Land of Stories:The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a beautiful and tough-as-nails outlaw. Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way.

    Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly. But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society's unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world's harmony and Goldilocks' home are put in jeopardy...

    New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with the adventures of Goldilocks before she met Alex and Conner Bailey. Fans will recognize familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Queen Red Riding Hood; and a ragtag team of misfits is introduced, including Puss in Boots, Little Miss Muffet, Pinocchio, and more.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Goldilocks Wanted Dead or Alive HC (2021 LBC) A Graphic Novel from the Land of Stories 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Chris Colfer. Art and cover by Jon Proctor.

    When we first meet her in The Land of Stories:The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a beautiful and tough-as-nails outlaw. Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way.

    Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly. But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society's unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world's harmony and Goldilocks' home are put in jeopardy...

    New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with the adventures of Goldilocks before she met Alex and Conner Bailey. Fans will recognize familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Queen Red Riding Hood; and a ragtag team of misfits is introduced, including Puss in Boots, Little Miss Muffet, Pinocchio, and more.

    Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.