CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED comic books issue 1

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By William Jones.

A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century.

Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 406 pages, PC.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Wind in the Willows!" By Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Michel Plessix. The Deluxe line within the Classics Illustrated relaunch presents full-length adaptations, true and respectful to the originals, with the expansive number of pages allowing for the entire novel to be fully adapted. The first volume presents graphic novelist Michel Plessix's lush adaptation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The artwork is in aquarelle, with thin, precise, detailed lines. Plessix breathes life into Mole, Rat, and Toad (of Toad Hall) as they picnic on the riverbank, indulge in Toad's latest fad, and get lost in Wild Wood. The pacing is masterful - each panel lingers just long enough to make you appreciate the simple pleasures of life as the original novel. Hardcover, 144 pages, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "War of the Worlds!"

Based on the story by H. G. Wells. Art and cover by Lou Cameron.

H.G. Wells' science fiction tale of the Martian invasion, told through the eyes of an ordinary man. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 52 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Three Musketeers!" Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas. Art by George Evans. This is the swashbuckling tale of d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - as they serve in the French King's Musketeers and thwart the schemes of the evil Cardinal Richelieu! A facsimile of Classics Illustrated #1. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.30

1st printing.

Based on the Film Written and Directed by John Hughes. Art and cover by Bonnie Pang.

The iconic 1986 John Hughes film about living life to the fullest is now a joyful picture book for readers of all ages!

Life moves pretty fast–and Ferris Bueller is determined not to let it pass him by!

On a beautiful spring day, Ferris fakes being sick and plays hooky from school. He convinces his friends, reluctant Cameron and carefree Sloane, to come along for the ride. The three friends hop in the car and race to the most exciting place they know: downtown Chicago. They climb to the very top of the tallest skyscraper, eat lunch at a fancy French restaurant, cheer on a baseball game, and marvel over the paintings in the museum. But stickler teacher Mr. Rooney, determined to catch Ferris skipping school, is on their trail. Will the kids get away with it and have the best day off ever? And will anxious Cameron ever learn to live in the moment?

This joyful and nostalgic story about friendship, adventure, and seizing the day will appeal to children and fans of the movie alike.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Based on a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Malvina G. Vogel. Illustrations by Pablo Marcos Studio. Cover Illustration by Al Leiner. The curse of a supernatural hound brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to England's gloomy moor country to solve Sir Charles Bakerville's Murder. Will they find the murderer in time to prevent another killing? And what strange secrets are the people in and around Bakersville hall trying to hide? Follow the great detective as he solves one of his most baffling cases. Softcover, 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text W/B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $1.95.

Canadian Edition. The Corsican Brothers, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 67, 06/30/50 date). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Canadian Edition. A Christmas Carol, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 54, 09/48). Cover price $0.15.

Canadian Edition - Man in the Iron Mask, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 55, 12/48). Cover price $0.15.

Gilberton Canadian Edition 1st Printing, cover identical to US 1st edition Line Drawing Cover except for 15 cent cover price. Interior material is identical to US edition. (HRN 62). Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.50 View scan

Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.50 View scan

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.50 View scan

Long John Silvers promotional reprint. Cover price $0.99.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $40.00 View scans Staple rust with migration.

Canadian Edition. Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade. February 25, 1950. HRN 67. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $26.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple and loose at second. Cover oxidation. Writing on interior pages.

Canadian Edition. The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter. March 30, 1950. HRN 67. 52 pages, full color Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $72.00 View scans

Canadian Edition (HRN 75), 15¢ cover price, dated February 28, 1951 in indicia. Reprinted for Canadian Distribution. Mr. Midshipman Easy, 1st (and only) Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 75, 8/50). Jack Easy is his name - midshipman and sailor of fortune. He takes everything that the toughest British seaman can dish out - and he always comes up for more. This is in the Royal Navy as it wars against the Spanish pirates of the 19th century. So ride the waves and reef the sails, and the guns with Mr. Midshipman Easy. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Near Mint $33.00

1st printing. Written by William Jones. This work gives attention to the evolving mission of Classics Illustrated to bring serious literature to popular culture; the publication's ability to stand up to the anti-comics hysteria of the early 1950s; the growth of subsidiary educational series encompassing folklore, mythology, history, and science; and the unsuccessful attempts to revive the series in the 1990s. Hardcover, 284 pages, B&W.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By William Jones.

A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century.

Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 410 pages, PC.

Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Art by Henry C. Kiefer. Jules Verne's tale of Phileas Fogg and his bet to travel around the world in 80 days. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

"The Blue Hotel!" - Saddle-Stitched, 32 pages, FC.

1st printing.

Adapted by Lorenz Graham. Art by Norman Nodel.

A retelling of the story of Moses and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.

Spiralbound, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Lorenz Graham. Art by Norman Nodel.

A retelling of the story of Moses and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Softcover (spiralbound), 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Written by Hermann Hagedorn. Art by George Evans. Introduction by Bill Jones.

Follow the larger-than-life American hero, Theodore Roosevelt from his birth in New York City to Harvard graduate, to rancher, to organizer of a volunteer regiment, The Rough Riders, in the Spanish-American War. Fresh from the popular success from the Rough Riders, Roosevelt turned to politics, being elected Governor of New York in 1898, Vice-President in 1900, where he assumed the Presidency after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. Roosevelt became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in bringing an end to the Russo-Japanese conflict in 1904.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Written by Hermann Hagedorn. Art by George Evans. Introduction by Bill Jones.

Follow the larger-than-life American hero, Theodore Roosevelt from his birth in New York City to Harvard graduate, to rancher, to organizer of a volunteer regiment, The Rough Riders, in the Spanish-American War. Fresh from the popular success from the Rough Riders, Roosevelt turned to politics, being elected Governor of New York in 1898, Vice-President in 1900, where he assumed the Presidency after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. Roosevelt became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in bringing an end to the Russo-Japanese conflict in 1904.

Spiralbound, 6-in. x 9-in., 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

The Story of America is the story of men with courage and strength and faith, rich in drama and adventure. Here, from its earliest days, are four of the most exciting episodes. Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Lou Cameron, Lin Streeter, Peter Costanza, and Tom Hickey.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

The Story of America is the story of men with courage and strength and faith, rich in drama and adventure. Here, from its earliest days, are four of the most exciting episodes. Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Lou Cameron, Lin Streeter, Peter Costanza, and Tom Hickey.

Softcover (Spiralbound), 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Lorenz Graham. Art by William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Cover by Victor Prezio.

A retelling of the story of the life of Jesus Christ. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.

Spiralbound, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Adapted by Lorenz Graham. Art by William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Cover by Victor Prezio.

A retelling of the story of the life of Jesus Christ. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st Printing - Adapted by Lorenz Graham. Art by William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Cover by Victor Prezio. A retelling of the story of the life of Jesus Christ. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. Hardcover, 6.5" x 9.5", 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. This special hardcover presents the complete story of Moses and his struggle to free the Israelites from the tyranny of the Pharoah, originally presented in Classics Illustrated specials in the 1960s. Includes: "Oppression of Egypt," "Early Life of Moses," "God Calls Moses," "The Plagues," "Exodus," "The Commandments," and "The Tabernacle." Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Follow the American Civil War from Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and the Appomattox Court House to the Reconstruction. Fillers include 'The Exile's Dream' and 'The Peasant's Revolt.' Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Geoffrey Biggs, Jack Kirby, Sam Glanzman, Till Goodan, George Peltz, George Evans, Edd Ashe, John Tartaglione and Stan Campbell.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Follow the American Civil War from Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and the Appomattox Court House to the Reconstruction. Fillers include 'The Exile's Dream' and 'The Peasant's Revolt.' Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Geoffrey Biggs, Jack Kirby, Sam Glanzman, Till Goodan, George Peltz, George Evans, Edd Ashe, John Tartaglione and Stan Campbell.

Softcover (spiralbound), 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Introduction by William B. Jones, Jr.

Read the thrilling story of "The Great War," known now as the First World War. Classics Illustrated traces the history of this devastating conflict from the catalytic political assassination that started it to its end, with victory for some, shame for others, and whole nations left in ruin!

Softcover (Spiralbound), 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

Written by John Burns.

Read the thrilling story of "The Great War," known now as the First World War. Classics Illustrated traces the history of this devastating conflict from the catalytic political assassination that started it to its end, with victory for some, shame for others, and whole nations left in ruin!

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Written by John Burns. Art by Angelo Torres.

To mark the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings, Classic Comic Store's special issue of Classics Illustrated tells the astonishing and horrifying story of the Second World War in comic-strip format. Classics Illustrated traces the chronology of the most costly war in human history from its outbreak to its conclusion, with over 60 million dead, trials for crimes against humanity and a new, terrifying threat over the world: the atomic bomb! All major events in the war are covered.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by James F. Cooper . Adapted by John Severin and Steve Addeo. Fenimore Cooper's tale of Hawkeye and Chingachgook. Part of his "Leatherstocking Tales" of the frontier. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions. Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. Based ont he story by Robert Louis Stevenson. This is the UK Edition, published Circa 1951. Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

1st printing. Based on the story by H. G. Wells. Art and cover by Lou Cameron. Well's science fiction of time travel, and his protagonist's adventures in the future. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Art and cover by Kim Smith. Home Alone arrived in theaters 25 years ago, and it remains the #1 highest-grossing live-action comedy film of all time. Now, illustrator Kim Smith has re-imagined the story as a classic Christmas fable - complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby-traps, and a little boy named Kevin who's forced to fend for himself. Through a series of comic adventures, Kevin learns lessons about responsibility and the importance of family. With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation can be enjoyed year after year alongside other Christmas storybook classics. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Written by H. Rider Haggard. Art by Jesus Blasco. Cover by John Millar Watt. Gathered together here are three classic adventure tale adaptations behind a Millar Watt cover: King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain and Montezuma's Daughter, each written by the father of the lost world genre, H. Rider Haggard, and illustrated by Bill Baker, C. L. Doughty, Mike Hubbard, and Jesus Blasco! Introduction by Steve Holland. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 126 pages, B&W Cover price $28.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Art by Robert Forrest. Four Conan Doyle comic strip adaptations from the 1960s. Dinosaurs, Sherlock Holmes, and knights in armour a feast of comic strip glory. The definitive adventure strip version of The Sign of Four, the lurking menace of The Hound of the Baskervilles, the rousing action packed pagentry of Sir Nigel, and visual impact of savage ape-men ferocious meat eating dinosurs and swooping pterodactyls in The Lost World. Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 142 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.99.

1st printing. Written by James F. Cooper. Art by Cecil Doughty and Ruggero Giovannini. Cover by Ruggero Giovannini. Synopsis James Fenimore Cooper's poignant tale superbly presented as a comic strip by the talented artists Cecil Doughty and Ruggero Giovannini. Set in 1757, when France and Great Britain battled for control of North America, it is the story of the two daughters of Colonel Munro, commander of a beleaguered fort. The girls, Cora and Alice, are rescued from an ambush by Hawkeye, a hunter, and his two Mohican companions, Chingachgook and his son, Uncas. The first adaptation in this book was drawn and painted by renowned Italian artist Ruggero Giovannini and appeared in Tell Me Why in 1968. The second version, from Look and Learn, was drawn in fine and authentic detail by Cecil Doughty and was originally published in 1980. Though taken from the same source material, both versions differ in more ways than just the look of their artwork. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $33.99.

1st Printing. Retelling of the classing Herman Melville novel, "Moby Dick" specially adapted for younger readers with illustrations throughout. Softcover, 4" x 5.5", 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Volume 1, 1st Printing. This book features newly discovered material from private collections of those famous 8-page sex comic classics of bygone days that refuse to die and have been waiting patiently to live again and bring America the same chuckles and belly laughs that they did in their carefree younger days. Softcover, 5" x 8", 224 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers Only-

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adpated by David Mairow. Art by Ryuta Osada. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." These words, among the most famous opening lines in all literature, instantly transport readers into the turbulent world of the French Revolution. Dickens's historical novel is one of the best-loved works of all time, and this illustrated version brings his explosive, powerful action to life. Come along the bloodstained streets of Paris with Sydney Carton, as he redeems himself with a heroic act that is "a far, far better thing than I have ever done." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Raymond James. Art by Wayne Geehan.

Jules Verne's classic tale of adventure and sights undreamed of gets a beautiful All-Ages adaptation. A small band of adventures brave perilous dangers and make their way to an era of the world that time forgot. Dinosaurs, ancient ruins, and creatures of unimaginable monstrous size are only the beginning.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations).

Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Raymond James. Art by Wayne Geehan. Jules Verne's classic tale of of legendary Captain Nemo, his super machine the mighty Nautilus, and their epic battle with the titanic Krakken of the sea gets a beautiful All-Ages adaptation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). Cover price $3.95.