Life comic books issue 1

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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.

Signed by Neil Gaiman and limited to 2500 hand numbered copies .

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

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.

1st printing.

By Susan Wilking Horan and Kristi ing Spencer. Foreword by Zac Psen.

If there's one thing Betty Boop knows, it's how to make a lasting impression.

For more than 80 years, the glamorous international icon has sung, sashayed, and "Boop-Oop-a-Dooped" past rules and conventions, unafraid to take risks or set trends, and proving time after time that she can do anything she sets her mind to! Here the authors take ten empowering and universally inspiring themes pulled directly from the classic Fleischer Studios Betty Boop cartoons and demonstrate why they're more relevant than ever in today's world by blending them with modern images and timeless wisdom and advice.

Hardcover, 108 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.99

Add to cart Fine $14.99

1st printing.

Written by Sibylline Desmazieres and Capucine. Art by Jerome D'Aviau.

In the middle of a quiet, not-so-special clearing in the woods, a wee tiny whatsit wakes up without any memory at all. So he sets off in search of his maker, as well as some sense of purpose in Life. Along the way, he encounters a bizarre cast of silly, helpful, and oddly poignant characters who teach him how to survive this crazy game called Existence.

The Big Empty Life of Alphonse Tabouret is an existential fairy tale about Life, Love, Loss, and the search for answers to questions we all ask nobody in particular. While cute and silly on the surface, almost every encounter is metaphorical (without being heavy-handedly so). This adorably engaging and heartwarming tale invites the reader to decipher the life lessons gleaned by Alphonse in personal terms that speak to today's social conditions. Through the innocent lens of simple, cute characterization, readers are presented with honest questions about parenting, materialism, addiction, codependency, narcissism, depression, and the search for meaning that we all undergo every day.

Hardcover, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Written by Steve Behling. Art and cover by Chris Piascik.

Party on, dudes!

This excellent book of wit and wisdom celebrates the genius of the world-famous Wyld Stallyns and their time-traveling adventure. Once, Bill and Ted made history. Now, they're ready to share the knowledge they've gained traveling through time.

This hardcover advice book features full-color film images and original illustrations and gives advice on how to live a non-heinous life, how to start a band when you can't play any instruments, how to find the most-triumphant locations in any food court, and how to make friends with difficult dudes!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Blaze Starr and Huey Perry. Afterword By Lora Fleming (Blaze Starr's mother).

This is her candid autobiography, an entertaining appealing, raucous, rueful account of the tough and tinseled world in which she stripped her way to fame and fortune. Who can rsist Blaze Starr talking freely and frankly about her loves, her furies, her triumphs, her defeats, her views of men, and more!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W Photos). Mature Readers

Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

Story and Art by Tadao Tsuge.

Serialized between 1996 and 2000, Boat Life stars novelist Tsuda Kenta, a lightly veiled stand-in for the artist, Tsuge Tadao, himself, as he pursues a life of reprieve and reverie on a small, makeshift house boat on a river outside of Tokyo.

Based loosely on the artist's own daily life, this charming story follows the hapless protagonist on a series of magical absurdist quests, featuring a panoply of personable characters, including a drunkard fisherman, a pervy monk, a talking corpse, a senile hermit, and a half-supportive, half-doubtful wife and adult son!

Softcover, 6-in., x 8-in., 324 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

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.

First printing. Written by Steve Sullivan. Softcover 7 x 10-in, Color and black and white photos along with text. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Burt Ward. Edited by Stanley Ralph Ross. It's the tell-all behind-the-scenes story about the 1960s Batman television show straight from the lips of Burt Ward, the actor who portrayed Robin on the TV series. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Photos) Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Burt Ward. Edited by Stanley Ralph Ross. It's the tell-all behind-the-scenes story about the 1960s Batman television show straight from the lips of Burt Ward, the actor who portrayed Robin on the TV series. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Photos) Cover price $14.95.

2001 Edition - 1st printing. By George B. Bridgman. The timeless classic on drawing human figures! This version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman's lessons and original sketches, but now features a nostalgic, eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 356 pages, B&W.

2009 Edition - 1st printing. By George B. Bridgman. The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! This new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman's lessons and original sketches, but now features a nostalgic, eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 356 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

2009 Edition - 2nd and later printings. By George B. Bridgman. The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! This new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman's lessons and original sketches, but now features a nostalgic, eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 356 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.30

Add to cart Very Fine $3.30

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.

1st printing.

By Matthew Polly.

Forty-five years after Bruce Lee's sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee's life. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee's family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon. Polly breaks down the myths surrounding Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with the martial arts-not a kung-fu guru who just so happened to make a couple of movies. This is an honest, revealing look at an impressive yet imperfect man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played onscreen.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos).

Cover price $35.00.

(NO Slipcase) - 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 (NO Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $475.00 View scans 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.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

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.

Add to cart Fine $13.00

1st printing. Written by Christian Perrissin. Art and cover by Mathieu Blanchin. Return to the real-life days of the wild, wild West where the living wasn't so easy... especially for women. Martha Jane Cannary was a bona fide frontierswoman, a professional scout, a drunk, and sometime whore, doing whatever it took to stay alive in the hardscrabble days of American expansion. Writer Christian Perrissin (El Niño, Cape Horn) joins forces with Alph-Art-winning artist Matthieu Blanchin to tackle the legend of this formidable prairie girl and her daring life alongside the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok. Presented in English for the first time ever, this is the true story of an extraordinary, independent woman with gumption, the incredible Calamity Jane! Available in English for the first time! Angoulême Award Winner! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 368 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Written and art by Ellison Hoover. Forward by Robert Benchley. Humorous illustrations about life. 8-1/2" X 11". Red cloth cover, B&W interior. 102 pages.

Add to cart Fine $11.25

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.

2nd and later printings. 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.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.50

Add to cart Very Good $9.10

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.70

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

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.

1st printing.

By Linda H. Davis.

The Addams Family is creepy and kooky, but believe it or not, the real Addams family was even more strange and outrageous than the beloved comic's characters.

In Charles Addams: A Cartoonist's Life, meet the legendary cartoonist behind the altogether ooky Addams Family in this first biographical exposé, written with exclusive access to Charles' Addams' private archives. Take a front-row seat to the widespread rumors and storytelling genius behind one of America's oddest and most iconic creators. Even as The Addams Family grew in fame, the life of Charles Addams remained shrouded in mystery. Did he really sleep in a coffin and drink martinis garnished with eyeballs? In reality, Addams himself was charismatic and spellbinding as the characters he created. Discover the real stories behind Addams' most famous, and most private drawings, including the cartoon that offended the Nazis. From his dazzling love for sports cars and beautiful women-Jackie Kennedy and Joan Fontaine among them-to the darkest relationship of his life, this witty book reveals Addams' life as never before.

With rare family photographs, classic and previously unpublished cartoons, and private drawings accompanying this portrait of Charles Addams, Linda H. Davis provides a fascinating journey into the life of a beloved American icon.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations).

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

By Benjamin L. Clark and the Charles M. Schulz Museum. Introduction by Nat Gertler. Foreword by Wes Anderson.

Explore the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang with this intimate look into the life and times of Charles M. Schulz.

Through 100 preserved and catalogued artifacts, delve into the world of 1920s America of Schulz's Minnesota youth, his WWII army service, and fame through his post-war comic series Li'l Folks that became the iconic and beloved Peanuts.

From the plaster figurine named Spark Plug that would become Schulz nickname-"Sparky"-to his first published drawing featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, to his 2001 Congressional Gold Medal, the 100 artifacts bring the details of the veteran artist to life.

Along with provocative, witty, and wise quotes, fan-favorite strips and more, Charles M. Schulz is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Written by Andy Wilkinson. Art by Duward Campbell. Recordings produced by Llyod Maines. A book of poetry and song lyrics accompanied by western artwork. Softcover (Spiral-Bound), 9-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, B&W.

NOTE: All Text is in German.

1st printing. Collects Chastity Lust for Life (1999) #1-3.

Written by Brian Pulido and Phil Nutman. Art by Ed Benes and Rene Micheletti. Cover by Humberto Ramos.

Follow the continuing adventures of Chastity Marks, once a normal girl, now a powerful vampire stalking the streets, solving mysteries, and setting the wrong things right!

Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Teen+ NOTE: All Text is in German.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Very Fine $28.00

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.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

1st Printing. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Written by Philippe Otie. Art and cover by Li Kunwu. A Chinese Life is an astonishing graphic novel set against the backdrop of the creation of the People's Republic of China in 1949. This distinctively drawn work chronicles the rise and reign of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his sweeping, often cataclysmic vision for the most populated country on the planet. Li Kunwu spent more than 30 years as a state artist for the Communist Party. Working with Philippe Ôtié, the artist has created a memoir of self and state, a rich, very human account of a major historical moment with contemporary consequences. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 750 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.50.

1st printing. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Cyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Cyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Softcover, 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Note: Do Not Confuse With Chuck Amuck Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist SC (1989 Farrar, Straus and Giroux) which is a different edition of this book. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Martin Sheridan. Open this book to any page and read - and enjoy. Discover once again the direct, innocent, unbounded imagination of those intensely human creators of your favorite comics, for this is their story. Featuring looks at Alley Oop, The Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Li'l Abner, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, The Little King, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Tarzan, Superman, and many, many more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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.

1st printing. For years, Mark Evanier's essays and commentaries have been among the most popular, well-read writings on the comic book industry. Now, at last, here's Comic Books & Other Necessities Of Life, a trade paperback collection of some of his best POV columns (including several that have never-before-been published)! Topics covered in this colossal volume range from the state of the art form and its leading practitioners - including Jack Kirby and Carl Barks - to convention-going and Mark's old comic book club. His acclaimed columns are surrounded by a new cover and interior illustrations by the award-winning MAD cartoonist (and Mark's collaborator of 20 years on Groo the Wanderer), Sergio Aragonés! Whether you're a comics history buff, or you just enjoy Mark's witty, unique perspective on comics, this collection is not to be missed! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings. For years, Mark Evanier's essays and commentaries have been among the most popular, well-read writings on the comic book industry. Now, at last, here's Comic Books & Other Necessities Of Life, a trade paperback collection of some of his best POV columns (including several that have never-before-been published)! Topics covered in this colossal volume range from the state of the art form and its leading practitioners - including Jack Kirby and Carl Barks - to convention-going and Mark's old comic book club. His acclaimed columns are surrounded by a new cover and interior illustrations by the award-winning MAD cartoonist (and Mark's collaborator of 20 years on Groo the Wanderer), Sergio Aragonés! Whether you're a comics history buff, or you just enjoy Mark's witty, unique perspective on comics, this collection is not to be missed! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Weekly Tabloid - 8 Pages

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

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.

1st printing. Art and cover by Fons van Woerkom. A surreal journey into the imagination of a truly eclectic artist. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Collects Prometheus: Life and Death (2016) #1-4, Aliens: Life and Death (2016 Dark Horse) #1-4, Aliens vs. Predator: Life and Death (2016) #1-4, and Predator: Life and Death (2016 Dark Horse) #1-4.

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Andrea Mutti, Moritat, and Brian Albert Thies. Cover by David Palumbo.

It's a battle for survival against the three deadliest species in the galaxy! For Captain Paget and her platoon of Colonial Marines, a routine mission for the Weyland-Yutani Corporation becomes a running battle that will carry them halfway across the galaxy in a fateful four-way war! Collects the entire Life and Death story cycle in a deluxe, oversized hardcover!

The sequel to Fire and Stone!

Hardcover, 440 pages, full color.

NOTE: ". . . bold and courageous storytelling."-All-Comic Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Don Rosa.

Originally created by Carl Barks and carried to new heights by Don Rosa, Uncle Scrooge McDuck lived a life of legend. But never before has Rosa's Uncle Scrooge been assembled in its proper chronological sequence. Until now!

Join Scrooge, Donald Duck, the Beagle Boys, Flintheart Glomgold, and more for the first-ever complete Uncle Scrooge biography, remastered by Rosa himself! Presented in brilliant color with a treasure trove of Rosa's cover art and behind-the-scenes revelations, this epic Duckburg serial will be the first half of a comprehensive two-volume set.

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $29.99.