Life comic books issue 1

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.

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October, 1941. True-crime articles, heavily illustrated with period photos. 10-1/2" x 13-1/2", 36 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $5.30

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.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

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.

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Add to cart Fine $2.99

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.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

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.

1st printing. 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.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

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.

1st printing. By Shawn Michaels and David Thomas. In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart about the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Included are some never-before-shared stories and an intimate look into his career as well as stories of hunting, family, and faith. With millions of fans, Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he discovered there was something more. When he became a committed Christian during his years in the WWE it had to affect everything. Michaels reveals what it is like to be a man of faith in this unusual world and shares insights for all of us. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, Text.

Terry (T-Ray) is the newest recruit to the X-men team. One day during practice training he is involved in a life altering accident in which leaves him disfigured. Can he rise above his new problem and become the X-men he always wanted to be or will he withdraw and never be an X-men again. Printed for the STARBRIGHT foundation this comic was given away to children with life threatening illness and injury to give them hope, strength, and a small part of their childhood back so they are the child they are not the illness they have.

X-men en: Lecciones de Vida - SPANISH LANGUAGE EDITION. Terry (T-Ray) is the newest recruit to the X-men team. One day during practice training he is involved in a life altering accident in which leaves him disfigured. Can he rise above his new problem and become the X-men he always wanted to be or will he withdraw and never be an X-men again. Printed for the STARBRIGHT foundation this comic was given away to children with life threatening illness and injury to give them hope, strength, and a small part of their childhood back so they are the child they are not the illness they have.

Your Vigor for Life Appalls Me: Robert Crumb Letters 1958-1977 - 1st printing. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Your Vigor for Life Appalls Me: Robert Crumb Letters 1958-1977 - 2nd and later printings. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Tom Wilson. Collects the Ziggy Daily comic strip. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $4.95.