America comic books issue 1

Pocket-sized humor book with jokes, stories, and cartoon illustrations. Publisher's stiff paper boards with a full-color wrap-around dust jacket. 4.5" x 6.25". Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. Story and art by Tom Scioli. Revenge is a dish best served BOLD! Follow Meric, the red-white-and-blue-haired American Barbarian on his quest to defeat the post-post-apocalyptic zombie cyborg mummy overlord Two-Tank Omen. This is the complete Saturday Morning Epic from the artist and co-writer of Transformers vs G.I. JOE and the Eisner Award-nominated Godland. Also includes an introduction by Rob Liefeld. Softcover, 268 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1925. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - January, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - February, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - March, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - April, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - May, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 7 - June, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - July, 1926. Carol Dempster Painted Cover. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. This issue's contents: "Beautiful Women in the Fine Arts" by Edward Longstreth, "Laugh Festivals in Summertime" by Roland Hargis, "Kitty's Kisses" by Audrey McMahon, "Countess Maritza" by Caltha Burns, and "His Bride" by Francesca Rambaud. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - August, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 10 - September, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 11 - October, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 12 - November, 1926. Very short lived vintage publication produced by The Guild Publishing Company that celebrated the female influence on American Fine Arts. 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - November, 1952. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - February, 1953. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 3 - May, 1953. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - September, 1953. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. This issue features a two page pictorial on Marilyn Monroe with 3 b&w photographs. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - December, 1953. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - March, 1954. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Gene Yang.

Life's not easy for Jin Wang - the only Chinese-American student in his high school.

Can Jin balance his life and his heritage without losing sight of who he really is? This action-packed modern fable is the latest book from Xeric-award winning creator Gene Yang; a major work about the Chinese-American experience from an important new talent. "As an Asian- American, this is the book I've been waiting for all my life." - Derek Kirk Kim.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

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1st Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Gene Yang.

Life's not easy for Jin Wang - the only Chinese-American student in his high school.

Can Jin balance his life and his heritage without losing sight of who he really is? This action-packed modern fable is the latest book from Xeric-award winning creator Gene Yang; a major work about the Chinese-American experience from an important new talent. "As an Asian- American, this is the book I've been waiting for all my life." - Derek Kirk Kim.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. "The 1950s: 1950-1959!"

By Bill Schelly.

Bill Schelly authors this volume on the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends. Schelly examines the rise of the EC "New Trend" titles (Tales of the Crypt, Weird Science), Harvey Kurtzman's Mad, and Carl Bark's work on Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge. Plus, the retooling of the Flash in Showcase #4 that kicked off the Silver Age, the introduction of the Martian Manhunter, Adam Strange, and the new Green Lantern! Also, the return of the Timely heroes Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner, and the birth of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Fighting American and The Fly!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.95.

2nd and later printings (Includes Updated Material). "The 1950s: 1950-1959!"

By Bill Schelly.

New printing with text corrections, even better binding, and enhanced cover durability-so if you already own the first printing, you'll love this one even more!

Bill Schelly authors the volume on the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: the rise of the great EC "New Trend" titles (Tales of the Crypt, Weird Science), Harvey Kurtzman's Mad, and Carl Barks' classic work on Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge! The re-tooling of the Flash in Showcase #4 that kicked off the Silver Age of Comics, and the introduction of DC's Martian Manhunter, Adam Strange and the new Green Lantern! Plus the return of the Timely heroes Captain America, the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, and the birth of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Fighting American and The Fly!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $46.95.

1st printing. "The 1990s: 1990-1999!"

By Jason Sacks.

The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series! Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas cover all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of the Bill Clinton years! The 1990s was the decade when Marvel Comics sold 8.1 million copies of an issue of the X-Men, saw its superstar creators form their own company, cloned Spider-Man, and went bankrupt. It was when Superman died, Batman had his back broken, and the runaway success of Neil Gaiman's Sandman led to DC Comics' Vertigo line of adult comic books. It was the decade of gimmicky covers, skimpy costumes, and mega-crossovers. But most of all, the 1990s was the decade when companies like Image, Valiant, and Malibu published million-selling comic books before the industry experienced a shocking and rapid collapse!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $44.95.

2nd and later printings. "The 1990s: 1990-1999!"

By Jason Sacks.

The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series! Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas cover all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of the Bill Clinton years! The 1990s was the decade when Marvel Comics sold 8.1 million copies of an issue of the X-Men, saw its superstar creators form their own company, cloned Spider-Man, and went bankrupt. It was when Superman died, Batman had his back broken, and the runaway success of Neil Gaiman's Sandman led to DC Comics' Vertigo line of adult comic books. It was the decade of gimmicky covers, skimpy costumes, and mega-crossovers. But most of all, the 1990s was the decade when companies like Image, Valiant, and Malibu published million-selling comic books before the industry experienced a shocking and rapid collapse!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $48.95.

1st printing.

By Brett Dakin.

American Daredevil is the story of Lev Gleason, a titan among comic book publishers in 1940s New York who fell victim to two of Cold War America's defining crusades: a nationwide campaign to censor comics, and the paranoia of the Red Scare.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

First Comics Graphic Novel #12 - 1st printing. Story and art Art by Howard Chaykin. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.95.

Signed by Howard Chaykin - NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

Signed by Howard Chaykin - First Comics Graphic Novel #12 - 1st printing. Story and art Art by Howard Chaykin. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies. Cover price $39.95.

First Comics Graphic Novel Volume 20 - 1st printing. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) # 7-9. Story and art by Howard Chaykin. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) #1-6. Story and art by HOWARD CHAYKIN. Created, written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN and winner of numerous awards and honors, including nine Eagle Awards - now available as a trade paperback collecting the series' first seven issues! Softcover, 392 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. Story by Captain Ted. W. Lawson. Art by Don Komisarow. Cover by Clayton Knight. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents illustrated versions of bestselling books, an early version of Classics Illustrated and the like. This issue is based on the best-seller about Jimmy Doolittle's then-recent bombing run over Tokyo, a reprisal for the Pearl Harbor attack that also inspired the film Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. An illustrated text version of the story, rather than straight comics. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

b&w. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Collects American (1987) #1-8, American Special (1990 Dark Horse), American: Lost in America (1992 Dark Horse) #1-4, short stories from Dark Horse Presents (1986-2000) #32, Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special TPB (1991), and a story from A1 (1989 Atomeka) #3.

Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner, Grant Miehm, Doug Braithwaite, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, and Jim Lee.

He's the ultimate American hero. Since the fifties, he has been a symbol of hope and courage for the entire nation, an indestructible one-man army standing tall for freedom, justice, and the American way--but what about truth? When reporter Dennis Hough is assigned to cover a story about his boyhood hero, he begins to see the cracks in the legend. Does The American have feet of clay? Or is he himself a victim of a larger conspiracy?

Created by screenwriter Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Smallville), The America rises again, now collected in its entirety for the first time (including hard-to-find American short stories).

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Peter Bosch.

American TV Comic Books (1940s-1980s) takes you from the small screen to the printed page, offering a fascinating and detailed year-by-year history of over 300 television shows and over 2000 comic book adaptations across five decades. Peter Bosch has documented this amazing area of comics history, tracking down the well-known series (Star Trek, The Munsters) and the lesser-known shows (Captain Gallant, Pinky Lee) to present the finest look ever taken at this unique genre of comic books.

Included are hundreds of full-color covers and images, plus profiles of the artists who drew TV comics: Gene Colan, Alex Toth, Dan Spiegle, Russ Manning, John Buscema, Russ Heath, and many more giants of the comic book world.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Collects American Wasteland (2007) #1-3. Written by R.D. Hall. Art by Mark Kidwell and Andrew Mangum. Truck driver Cletus McCoy only wants one thing: to get back home and save his Mama from a fate worse than death. But, in a world crumbling into a vampire apocalypse, that is easier said than done. Cletus will have to truck his way through an emerging nation of bloodthirsty monsters hell-bent on making him supper. Guns, guts, and a boy named Sumbitch are our hero's only hope! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Fine $7.70

1st printing. Collects American Way: Those Above and Below (2017 DC/Vertigo) #1-6.

Written by John Ridley. Art by Georges Jeanty and John Livesay. Cover by Georges Jeanty.

It's been a decade since the Civil Defense Corps was exposed as a fraud created by the U.S. Government for propaganda purposes.

While most of the heroes who survived the catastrophe have retired or disappeared, the New American still carries on, trying to keep communities safe amid the social turmoil of the 1970s. Some of the American's former colleagues are on opposite sides of the law: Amber Waves joined a group of domestic terrorists, while Missy, a.k.a. Ole Miss, has thrown her hat into the political ring.

As the ground shifts beneath his feet and new threats arise, which side will the American choose?

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $5.00

Add to cart Fine $4.80

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects American Way (2006) #1-8.

Written by John Ripley. Art and cover by Georges Jeanty and Karl Story.

Collecting the acclaimed miniseries by screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings) and artist Georges Jeanty!

In the early '40s, the United States government launched the Civil Defense Corps, a group of "super-heroes" who could fight evildoers and communism. But that dream was far from reality by the '60s. How far will America go to protect its dream of a better tomorrow?

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $18.00 View scans Spine split 25%. Staple rust: Moderate.

8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Good $13.00 View scans Spine split 20%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $53.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.