Life comic books issue 1

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tails (2005 Bohemian Press) #1-3. Story and art by Ethan Young. Life In Progress collects the first 3 issues of Ethan Young's autobiographical series. Following the journey of two animal activists in New York, Tails weaves animal comedy, emo-drama, and comic book parody all into one tender story about life and love. This first graphic novel is a must-have for fans of independent comics. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. This final entry in Arnie and Cathy Fenner's Frazetta trilogy features 150 full-color paintings by the renowned artist and illustrator, ranging in subject matter from barbarian battles to erotica to religious art, as well as photos from his personal archives, complete with comments and anecdotes by the artist and the editors, along with testimonials from graphic-art luminaries Dave Stevens, Bruce Timm, and Bernie Wrightson. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 1 -1st printing. Written by Shiroichi Amaui. Art by Konekoneko and Tamagonokimi. MISUNDERSTOOD MEDIOCRITY MAYHEM! Now that he has reached 20 years of age, self-proclaimed mediocre demon Chrono Alkon is eager to begin his mandatory year of schooling in the Demon Kings castle. Its his dream to spend the year having fun and making friends, but when he gets a shocking result in his class designation test, that dream is put in jeopardy. To make things even more difficult, Chrono is from a small remote village and has little sense of what is considered normal at school. As the resident country bumpkin, he finds himself facing maddening misunderstandings and unexpected adventures. Will this mediocre demon ever have the peaceful school life hes always wanted, or will he be derailed by the demons who understand him better than he understands himself? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1, Issue 1, 1952. Biography on Liz Taylor with photos and stories. 98 pages. 8.5 in. x 10.5 in. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing.

Story and art by Jim Toomey.

The Seventeenth Sherman's Lagoon Collection - A satirical, sea-floor look at popular culture, as showcased through the lives of a lovable shark and his oceanic cronies.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dan A. and Maximilien Le. "To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust." This graphic novel biography relates the forward looking inspirational life of the great author, philosopher and pioneering ecologist. Henry David Thoreau was also the father of the concept, still relevant today, of "civil disobedience" which he used against slavery and the encroachment of government. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Tom Haugomat.

This powerfully silent graphic novel follows the saga of a boy who grows up to be an astronaut, just like he always wanted, until a fatal space shuttle crash upends his life, and he begins to find solace in beauty here on earth. Told through a series of poignant vignettes, Through A Life is a sweeping story of dreams, expectations, nature, and loss. Rodney spends his life looking through. Windows give way to screens as he comes to age dreaming of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

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1st printing. Written by Art Spiegelman. Art by Art Young. A sweeping and timely career retrospective of one of the most incendiary political cartoonists in the first half of the 20th century. To Laugh That We May Not Weep reprints over 800 of Art Young's timeless and devastating cartoons and illustrations, many reproduced from original artwork, to create a fresh portrait of this towering figure of cartooning and politics. With essays by Art Spiegelman, Justin Green and others along with a biographical overview of Young's life, To Laugh That We May Not Weep is a long awaited tribute to one of the great lost cartoonists whose work is as relevant, and necessary, in the 21st century as it was in its own time. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Summer 2003. Meet Lara Croft in the flesh! We talk to Angelina Jolie and get inside gossip on the deadliest film of the summer. Find out behind-the-scenes information on special effects, and get inside the mind of director Jan De Bont. Stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $6.99.

Summer 2003. Meet Lara Croft in the flesh! We talk to Angelina Jolie and get inside gossip on the deadliest film of the summer. Find out behind-the-scenes information on special effects, and get inside the mind of director Jan De Bont. Stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. Written by Alastair Crompton. Art and cover by Frank Hampson. Tomorrow Revisited is a wholly rewritten and updated version of The Man Who Drew Tomorrow by Alastair Crompton. The book is crammed with superb examples of Frank Hampson's best work, printed in full color from original art boards, so you can see all the amazing detail and painstaking backgrounds Hampson was so good at creating. When he had completed The Road of Courage, Hampson went on to create seven other strip cartoon characters, intended for Eagle. Now these amazing strips are printed for the first time, together with backgrounds and some of the intended story-lines. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.

1st printing. Separate from the government, outside the police, and beyond the United Nations, Torchwood sets its own rules. This team of investigators uses alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human! Based on Torchwood, the new Doctor Who-inspired drama created by Russell T. Davies starring John Barrowman as the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness, this series of original novels includes Another Life by Peter Anghelides, Border Princes by Dan Abnett, and Slow Decay by Andy Lane. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages Text Only. Cover price $11.99.

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2nd and later printings. Separate from the government, outside the police, and beyond the United Nations, Torchwood sets its own rules. This team of investigators uses alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human! Based on Torchwood, the new Doctor Who-inspired drama created by Russell T. Davies starring John Barrowman as the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness, this series of original novels includes Another Life by Peter Anghelides, Border Princes by Dan Abnett, and Slow Decay by Andy Lane. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages Text Only. Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. By Peter Anghelides. "The twenty-first century is when it all changes, and you've got to be ready." Separate from the government; outside the police, beyond the United Nations: Torchwood sets its own rules. A team of investigators, using alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human. This new British sci-fi crime thriller, created by Russell T. Davies, sees them delve into the unknown. A group of people fighting the impossible. A terror hides at the bottom of Cardiff Bay -- waiting, feeding, controlling ...Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gibson. Art and cover by Caspar Wijngaard. Richard is having a bad year. He's lost his job, lost his girlfriend, put on weight... and developed the ability to see the deaths of everyone around him. Plagued by horrific premonitions, he decides to end it all, but there are old and powerful forces at work that have their own plans for his power. Pitched into a world of eldritch horror that lurks just beneath the surface of London's civilized veneer, the only chance Richard has of finding peace is to unravel the mysteries of his own past. He's having a really, really bad year. Softcover, 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

Foil cover by Jose Varese. Neon: The Next Victim - Story by Giovanni Borunda, art by Alfret Le; Roxy Feelgood - Story by Jim E. Noble, art by Alfret Le; Totally Rad Babes from Outerspace - Story by Jim E. Noble, art by Alfret Le. 28 pages, full color, adults only.

1st printing. Written by Aled Lewis. Toy Confidential is for pop-culture buffs of all ages, but particularly those who grew up in the 80s. The book showcases 100 original images of plastic toys interacting in unusual ways including conceited unicorns and dinosaurs, ponies that looked bigger on eBay, Lassie negotiating for a bigger bed, a sad piñata and pugs snorting cocaine. The pages are perforated so the images can be torn out and displayed or shared with friends and frenemies. Softcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Classic romance comics with stories and art by the Iger Shop. When a seaboard accident brings two people together, Ted and Ann are left out in the cold. A woman wonders if she'll regret her marriage, but she goes through with it anyway. A couple claims to be happy, but one of them isn't being completely honest. The Lonely Ones; I Asked for It!; Agnes Wilson Lovelorn Advisor; Repent in Haste, Marry at Leisure; Happiness is Meant for Two! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. By Kevin Sorbo. On television, Kevin Sorbo portrayed an invincible demigod; in his real life, a sudden health crisis left him partially blind and incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. Yet since appearances are everything in Hollywood, he hid the full details about his condition from the press and continued to film Hercules, which was the number one TV series in the world. In this inspiring memoir, Sorbo shares the story of the crisis that ultimately redefined his measure of success.True Strength is the story of transformation, persistence, and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Sorbo reflects on his childhood in Minnesota and his early acting days in Hollywood, to his charmed life as televisions beloved Hercules, and where he is today. He recounts the onset of his symptoms, his frightening hospitalization, and his arduous path to recovery. With this honest account of personal tragedy and triumph, Sorbo aims to blaze a trail for those who have ever suffered acute illness or a serious setback in life and are now struggling to find their way back. Hardcover, 276 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos). Cover price $26.00.

1st printing. Written and illustrated by an award-winning artist and translated into English for the first time, Igort's The Ukrainian and Russian Notebooks is a collection of two harrowing works of graphic nonfiction about life under Russian foreign rule. In The Russian Notebooks, Igort investigates the murder of award-winning journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkoyskaya. Anna spoke out frequently against the Second Chechen War, criticizing Vladimir Putin. In The Ukrainian Notebooks, Igort illustrates the events of the 1932 Holodomor. Little known outside of the Ukraine, the Holodomor was a government-sanctioned famine, an atrocity during Stalin's rule that killed anywhere from 1.8 to twelve million ethnic Ukrainians. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, 2C. Cover price $28.00.

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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.

1st printing. For the first time an exhaustive look at the art and career of Walt Kelly, from his days at Disney working on such films as Snow White, Fantasia, and Dumbo to his work for Dell comics culminating with his work on Pogo, this full-color artbook has it all! Full of original never-before-seen artwork, Disney artwork, beautiful examples of Kelly's comic book and book covers, and animation art. This definitive survey of Kelly's career presents essays by Walt Kelly scholars Tom Andrae, Carsten Laqua, and Mark Burstein together with an appreciation by Kelly's stepson, Scott Daley. Also featured is the complete never-before-printed interview with Ward Kimball, one of Disney's "Nine Old Me," sharing an inside look at Walt Kelly and the Disney Studio. Also featured is a full-color Pogo Sunday sequence. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 244 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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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.

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.

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

Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. "A Manual for the Newly Bitten!" By Ritch Duncan and Bob Powers. If you've been attacked by a werewolf, being bitten is just the beginning! The Werewolf's Guide to Life cuts through the fiction and holds your paw through your first transformation and beyond, offering indispensible advice, warnings, even shopping lists for every aspect of living with lycanthropy. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 238 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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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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.

1st printing. Story and Art by Makoto Kobayashi. Described by Wizard magazine as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," What's Michael? puts the "comic" back in comic book, blending slice-of-life-comedy, both subtle and slapstick, with off-the-wall flights of fancy. But whether the situations are believable or bizarre, the giggles are real and rapid-fire. From the horror of guests who won't leave to Sales Manager Michael's night on the town (?!), all paths lead to laughs! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W. ALL AGES. Cover price $8.95.

Compilation of issues including: Adam Film World (Vol. 2, No. 4), Knight (Vol. 8, No. 4), and Adam Bedside Reader (No. 40). 8" x 10.5", 278 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE Cover price $1.50.

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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.

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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.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "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.

1st printing.

Story and art by Clayton Junior.

Wild Thing Or: My Life as a Wolf tells the story of an affectionate and inquisitive Labrador named Silver, who grew up on a farm with his master and his hundreds of sheep. But Silver dreams of adventure, bored by the monotony of his farm life... What is beyond the hills? Where does the river flow? Which animals live in the forest? So many questions without answers...

One night, Silver meets a trio of hungry wolves. Attracted by their unhindered life, as enticing as it is dangerous, he decides to follow them, and learns to live the wild life with the pack, which is rough and exhilarating at the same time. Along the way he discovers love, and the ravages of human civilization that are reducing the living space of animals, threatening their very existence.

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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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.

1st printing.

Art and cover by Johnny Craig.

This collection gathers all of Johnny Craig's stories for War Against Crime and Crime Patrol plus his earliest outings for EC's terror triumvirate-Crypt of Terror, Haunt of Fear, and Vault of Horror. Also included are all of stories that Craig and Al Feldstein collaborated on under the pseudonym "F.C. Aljon" plus two stories reprinted for the first time in more than 70 years: "Moon Girl," and "Zombie Terror," both scanned from the original art.

Twenty-six stories in all, with essays and commentary by EC experts.

Hardcover, 232 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. Introduction by Richard Lupoff. Accompanied by dozens of photos and artwork by J. Michael Kaluta, C.C. Beck, Jerry Ordway, and more, this all-new major biography of Otto Binder - one of the most talented and prolific writers in the history of comics and co-creator of Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Krypto, Brainiac, The Bottled City of Kandor, and Bizarro - tells a story of soaring success and terrible tragedy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.