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The Man of Steel comes to the Library of American Comics! In partnership with DC Entertainment, the Eisner Award-winning imprint will produce deluxe archival editions of the Superman newspaper strip that ran from 1939-1966. The Dailies will be released in three sub-sets, starting with The Silver Age, then The Atomic Age, and finally, The Golden Age. (Sundays will be released in a separate, concurrent series.) These Silver Age classics have never been reprinted. The first volume boasts art by Curt Swan and Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, as Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts stories by Otto Binder, Robert Bender, Jerry Coleman, and a new version of his own classic Superman Returns to Krypton! The book includes almost 800 strips, the complete episodes from December 15, 1958 - July 1, 1961. This is the series Superman fans have been waiting for! [(W) Jerry Siegel, Others (A) Curt Swan & Various (CA) Peter Poplaski]
Jack Cole is widely acclaimed for his brilliant work on his creation, the superhero Plastic Man. But he didn't just stretch people's imaginations, he also frightened them out of their wits! Cole's comics in this genre were some of the most grisly, horrifyingly gut-wrenching art and stories in the history of comics! In Jack Cole's Deadly Horror you'll read comic stories from the 1950s with titles like Orgy of Death, Hangman's Horror, The Corpse That Wouldn't Die, A Pact With The Devil, and many more spine-tingling tales. Introduced by Eisner Award winning comics historian Craig Yoe with rare art and background material. This large format full color book is part of the acclaimed Chilling Archives of Horror Comics, which includes Dick Briefer's Frankenstein, Bob Powell's Terror, and Zombies! [(W/A/CA) Jack Cole]
In Volume 6, Rip Kirby enters the Swinging Sixties and artist John Prentice has made the strip completely his own. He would soon receive the National Cartoonist Society award for Best Story Strip Cartoonist in 1966 and 1967. Fred Dickenson, who had been writing the strip with series originator Alex Raymond, keeps the continuity going for Prentice's exquisite art. The strips are reproduced from the original King Features Syndicate proofs, insuring that every daily will look even better than when they were first published in newspapers over fifty years ago. Contains more than 800 comics, every one from June 8, 1959 to February 10, 1962. [(W) Fred Dickenson (A/CA) John Prentice]
Continuing our Eisner Award-winning series collecting the Archie newspaper strip-by far the rarest of all Archie comics collectibles. We jump ahead to 1960, when Bob Montana hits his stride. As the country entered what would become the Swingin' Sixties, Montana entered his 14th year writing and drawing the series. The amazing cast is well established: Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Fred and Mary Andrews (Archie's mom and pop), Reggie, the Lodges and at school, Principal Weatherbee, Miss Grundy, Mr. Flutesnoot, Miss Shapely, Miss Beazly the cafeteria cook, Svensen de Yanitor, and Coach Kleats. Includes 800 comic strips from September 1960-when the school year begins-to April 1963. [(W/A/CA) Bob Montana]
Xenoxoic Tales is the classic story of a post-apocalyptic future where mankind has retreated to vast subterranean cities to escape a world ravaged by environmental calamities. Centuries later, Upon emerging from their underground dwellings, they find their civilization is gone-replaced with the most fearsome beasts to ever walk the Earth Dinosaurs! Mark Schultz delivers an epic adventure tale, one complete with romance and intrigue. Collecting issues 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Xenoxoic Tales, the final six chapters (so far), and with Schultz at the peal of his artistic powers. Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Roy Krenkel and Wally Wood would have been proud! [(W/A/CA) Mark Schultz]
By the early 1930s Cliff Sterrett had transformed Polly and Her Pals into the world's premier surrealistic comic strip. Sterrett's Sunday pages (also being published by The Library of American Comics) have long been hailed as individual masterpieces, but his daily strips-due to their rarity-have eluded archivists for the past ninety years. The strips reprinted here-the complete year of 1933 dailies-show Sterrett at his most inventive. [(W/A/CA) Cliff Sterrett]
Loston Wallace (c) T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Classics brings back all of the original silver age comics from the beginning. Volume 1 contains issues #1 - 4 featuring the artwork of such comic luminaries as Wally Wood, Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, Reed Crandall, and more! [(W) Larry Ivie & Various (A) Wally Wood & Various (CA) Loston Wallace]
Find out how Doctor Leonard Bones McCoy found himself on a shuttle to Starfleet Academy with James T. Kirk! Learn new secrets about Uhura's past and witness her first meeting with Spock! Discover what led young Montgomery Scott to devote himself to engineering. And, witness Sulu's and Chekov's first meeting at Starfleet Academy, and learn how their paths intertwined all the way to the bridge of the Enterprise! All overseen by Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci. Collects issues #17-20! [(W) Mike Johnson, Ryan Parrott (A) Claudia Balboni (CA) Tim Bradstreet]
Legendary creator Joe Kubert was responsible for an amazing stream of great works, for more than a sixty year period. Kubert was also the subject of the acclaimed Joe Kubert's Tarzan: Artist's Edition that came out last year. Now, in his second IDW Artist's Edition, we present Joe Kubert's Tor: Artist's Edition, collecting four oversized issues and covers, along with the rarely seen Newspaper strip of Tor by Kubert, all in the award-winning Artist's Edition format. [(W/A/CA) Joe Kubert]
Breathed is a multi-talented artist and writer who has produced lovely illustrations for children's books he has authored, as well as creating many concept illustrations for films. This career-spanning retrospective will showcase Breathed's work from his earliest efforts to him most recent endeavors. [(W/A/CA) Berkeley Breathed]
The Ghostbusters are gone, spirited away by some dastardly demons from another dimension! But spectral shenanigans haven't ceased in the city that never sleeps, meaning a new group will need to step up and don the proton packs. Will the New Ghostbusters be able to rescue their predecessors, or will they share the same fate? Also features all-new REAL GHOSTBUSTERS back-up stories. [(W) Erik Burnham (A) Dan Schoening, Erik Burnham (CA) Dan Schoening]
Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! [(W) Katie Cook (A/CA) Andy Price]
Missing scientists! Plucky girl reporters! Betty and Cliff on the rocks! The mysterious Church of Cosmicism! And who is the sinister Otto Rune? Pulp thrills the way you like them as the Rocketeer comes up against a brand-new adversary in... The Hollywood Horror! Note - All direct market copies of this book will have a dust jacket, exclusive to the direct market, and only available on the first printing! [(W) Roger Langridge (A) J. Bone (CA) Walter Simonson]
The celebrated animated series comes to book shelves! Revisit the habitants of Equestria and learn about the magic that friendship brings in this adaptation of the television series.
Sam Kieth has been creating gorgeous art his entire life. For nearly thirty years he has continued to grow in both stature and talent, attaining what can honestly be called superstar status. From The Maxx to Wolverine, and everything else along the way, Sam Kieth has shown himself to be a truly unique talent, one who continues to stretch the bounds of his art. Now Sam turns his eye towards something different: an entire book comprised of beautiful and entirely new pieces of art. If you are a fan of Sam Kieth, or just of fantastic images, thesis the book for you! [(W/A/CA) Sam Kieth]
Jericho is back with a vengeance, with a whole new chapter of stories told in the show's official continuity. Jericho Season 4 picks up where Season Three left off. Though Jake and Hawkins are happy to be back in Jericho, the challenges they face are daunting. Not only are they fugitives in their own hometown, but they find themselves forced to play host to the newest member of the Jericho community-John Smith a man who some know as a friend of the resistance, but who Jake and Hawkins know as the man behind the September Attacks. Only they know his secret. And only they can stop him from committing another heinous act. [(W) Kalinda Vazquez (A) Andrew Currie (CA) Tim Bradstreet]
It's total robot war! In development to be a major motion picture, Ashley Wood's World War Robot tells the tale of a dwindling band of humans and robots who face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it - on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars! Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black humor and political intrigue are the order of the day in this oversize epic that collects both previous books into one deluxe hardcover with slipcase. 50 pages of new material! [(W) Ashley Wood, T. P. Louise (A/CA) Ashley Wood]
The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Rejoin The AUTOBOTS and The DECEPTICONS as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo. Collects issues #51-62 of the Marvel series. [(W) Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman (A) Jose Delbo & Various (CA) Guido Guidi]
Time for Popeye and the gang to take a trip to Goon Island to take on that ol' stinker, Bluto. Plus, Toar, that big mountain of a man, wants to become an American citizen... but it's only by going toe-to-toe with Popeye that he can prove he's got what it takes! And, when The Segarfeld Follies comes to town, there's a new performer on the bill - The Great Blutovski! Collects issues #9 - 12. [(W) Roger Langridge (A) Ken Wheaton & Various (CA) Dave Sim]
Michael Kaluta's career has been both diverse and extraordinary. From his origins as a fanzine artist in the 1960s, to his defining rendition of The Shadow in the 1970s, through his stint as part of the legendary art collective known simply as THE STUDIO and beyond, Kaluta has produced countless gorgeous images that never cease to enchant us. Now, for the first time, the work of Michael Wm. Kaluta is presented in an oversized, massive retrospective that showcases his beautiful art. Many of the pieces presented in this very special volume will be scanned from Kaluta's original art to maximize the quality of printing. If you are a fan of Kaluta's work, or a lover of fine art, then this is the book for you! [(W/A/CA) Michael William Kaluta]
A Real American Hero continues as Larry Hama brings you even more excitement! Darklon, Destro, Duke, Hawk, and Jinx all feature as the action ranges from Benzheen to secret unknown locales. Collects issues #186 - 190. [(W) Larry Hama (A) Ron Wagner, S. L. Gallant (CA) S. L. Gallant, Gary Erskine]
As the humans ramp up their defenses, the Martians unleash a new weapon from their arsenal... the freeze ray! Little Tommy Bailey was a bright boy with a vivid imagination. It's no wonder why no one believed his warnings of an invasion from space. But his discovery just might save his life. Collects issues #6 - 10. [(W) John Layman (A/CA) John McCrea]
Together, Nick and Anastasia - husband and wife - are the Mystery Society. They are rich, resourceful, refined, and determined to uncover the paranormal secrets of the world's underbelly and in need of new recruits. Their first case: finding the missing skull of Edgar Allan Poe. In the 2013 Special, our outlandish heroes plumb the depths of the ocean to carry out an exchange with an eccentric collector who isn't what he seems. [(W) Steve Niles (A) Fiona Staples, Andrew Ritchie (CA) Fiona Staples]
The journey continues as the crew of the Lost Light confronts a band of rogue DECEPTICONS-with terrible consequences. Plus, a visit to the planet Hedonia-and a chance to put recent events behind them. But all the while, locked in a secret cell underneath the Lost Light, hidden from the crew, a DECEPTICON psychopath is talking...without opening his mouth. And, Rodimus and his crew are confronted by the enemy within-and not everyone will survive the encounter. Collects issues #12 - 15. [(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne, Guido Guidi (CA) Alex Milne]
Enrique Sanchel Abuli and Jordi Bernet's masterpiece is a darkly humorous exploration of the criminal underbelly in 1930s New York City. Abuli's distinctive narrative builds the story over time and Bernet's Masterful renditions of the title character and the city he inhabits are stunningly cinematic. [(W) Enrique Sanchez Abuli (A/CA) Jordi Bernet]
The South Pacific theatre of World War II is usually seen from the perspective of the Marines fighting from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. Unsung in WWII fiction is the story of the 6th Army's 6th Infantry Division (the Sightseein' Sixth) and their jungle commandoes, the Alamo Scouts, under the command of Gen. Walter Kreuger, the trusted and savvy lieutenant of America's Caesar, Douglas MacArthur. Fever Ridge is the story of a secret that could have changed the War, and the world. Collects issues #1 - 4! [(W) Mike Heimos (A/CA) Nick Runge]
Amelia Cole lives in two worlds - literally. One runs on magic; the other is built on technology. When the barriers between both worlds start to break down, Amelia and her Aunt Dani must take extreme action. It's the start of a whole new world in adventure, magic, and excitement as Amelia Cole steps forward to do what she knows is right, even when the consequences might be wrong. [(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire]
TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman guides you through a dazzlingly, in-depth look at the creation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From the modest beginnings to the merchandising, pop culture juggernaut, this collection of concept art, comics pages, and insider-behind-the-scenes notes-has been sold out and hard to find for years. But now it's back in print for a new generation of fans to enjoy. [(W/A/CA) Kevin Eastman]
It's the Cold War in Hell as undead flesh clashes with uncaring metal. The zombie apocalypse is a true global conflagration, and ZVR DIPLOMACY is at the frontlines with a collection of original stories either set in Russia or the UK. On all fronts rabid braineaters battle gleeful warbots, with a beleaguered (and dwindling) mankind caught in the middle. ZVR DIPLOMACY is a unique new chapter in the ongoing Zombies vs Robots prose program, and is fully illustrated by horror-master Michael Dubisch. [(W) Steven Lockley & Various (A/CA) Mike Dubisch]
Tyler and Kinsey Locke have no idea that their now-deceased nemesis - Lucas Dodge Caravaggio - has taken over the body of their younger brother, Bode. With unrestricted access to Keyhouse, Dodge's ruthless quest to find the Omega Key and open the Black Door is almost complete. But Tyler and Kinsey have a dangerous key of their own - one that can unlock all the secrets of Keyhouse by opening a gateway to the past. The time has come for the Lockes to face their own legacy and the darkness behind the Black Door. Because if they don't learn from their family history, they may be doomed to repeat it, and time is running out. [(W) Joe Hill (A/CA) Gabriel Rodriguez]
Based on a story by award-winning author Joe Hill, The Cape Deluxe brings both dark, powerful comic book series, The Cape and The Cape: 1969, together into one oversized volume. [(W) Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (A) Nelson Daniel, Zach Howard (CA) Nelson Daniel]
The brain infection known as the Zombie vs Robots prose program continues with this exclusive two-part novella from cyberpunk John Shirley (The Crow). Evocative full-color illustrations of distressing robot-on-zombie violence by a master of dystopian atmospherics and unease provided by Daniel Bradford (King). [(W) John Shirley (A/CA) Daniel Bradford]
Enrique Sanchel Abuli and Jordi Bernet's masterpiece is a darkly humorous exploration of the criminal underbelly in 1930s New York City. Abuli's distinctive narrative builds the story over time and Bernet's masterful renditions of the title character and the city he inhabits are stunningly cinematic. [(W) Enrique Sanchez Abuli (A) Jordi Bernet, Alex Toth (CA) Jordi Bernet]
The all-ages Turtles action continues in this collection of TMNT Adventures! Enjoy classic tales like Fight The Power, Mondo Metal, The Man Who Sold The World, and Sun And Steel. Collects issues #17 - 20 of the Archie Comics series. [(W) Dean Clarrain, Ryan Brown (A) Ken Mitchroney & Various (CA) Steve Lavigne]
Can a crow pursue only vengeance, or can he act to save the living? NYC Cop Mark Leung contemplates this question from the other side after he and his wife are murdered by the Triad, who then take their twin daughters captive. [(W) Christopher Golden (A) Phil Hester, Ande Parks (CA) Kyle Hotz]
Set in the violent and dangerous world of top-tier mixed martial arts, this series will get you in its grip and not let go until you tap out. Accused of a murder he didn't commit, Nick Davis flees a police manhunt, picks up the name Joe Palooka in a Tijuana tough-man contest and then travels the world seeking to clear his name while making a name for himself at the same time. [(W) Mike Bullock (A) Fernando Peniche (CA) Jace McTier]
In The Eye of Ashaya Andy Diggle and Craig Hamilton bring you a tale of the Doctor, Amy, and Rory on a luxury star-liner for some rest but as the Doctor crosses paths with a thief from his past, any thoughts of peace go right out the porthole. In Space Oddity, Joshua Hale Fialkov and Horacio Domingues tell the story of a cosmonaut's attempt at the first space walk in 1965, as his crew watches in horror as he's swallowed whole by a shadow. Only the Doctor can save the spacecraft and the historically important mission. Collects issues #5 - 8 of the smash-hit series! [(W) Andy Diggle, Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Josh Adams, Horacio Domingues (CA) Mark Buckingham]
Humanity has not yet reached for the stars, but the Solar System is still a busy, exciting, and sometimes very dangerous place, as young Eddie Wallace is about to discover, when he joins the crew of a freighter that hauls cargo along THE HIGH WAYS. [(W/A/CA) John Byrne]
Read along and re-live the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon action with Leo, Donnie, Mikey, Raph, April, and Shredder in these young reader volumes, bringing this top-rated cartoon straight from the screen to the comic page! Adapts the television episodes Turtle Temper and New Friend, Old Enemy.
The truth is out: the world knows the G.I. JOE team is real. Now Duke leads his squad directly into the public eye, confronting COBRA on American soil! Fred Van Lente and Steve Kurth lead the charge taking G.I. JOE in a new direction. Collects issues #1 - 5 of the new series! [(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Steve Kurth]
The Spotlight falls on Orion Pax, Thundercracker, Megatron, Bumblebee, Trailcutter, and Hoist in this collection of six individual stories that explain an important moment in each character's life. From the distant past to current events each story adds to Cybertronian lore. Collecting all the hit TRANSFORMERS Spotlight issues! [(W) Nick Roche & Various (A) Steve Kurth & Various (CA) Nick Roche]
A Signed, Limited version of the First ZVR Prose Collection in a slipcase! 11 Original Stories of Zombie on Robot Action - and Vice Versa! ZVR: THIS MEANS WAR! takes IDW's splatterific Zombie vs Robots comic book series - created by writer Chris Ryall and artist Ashley Wood - and expands it in ways that will redefine both zombie and robot fiction. A shambling cohort of top horror and fantasy writers from across the globe (okay, Canada, England, Australia, and Bakersfield) have devoted themselves to making evocative word-pictures in your brain of this delicious cult series. This signed hardcover edition is limited to 400 copies and has 13 different creator signatures! [(W) Jesse Bullington & Various (A/CA) Fabio Listrani]
It's the new installment of Michael Recycle! Our caped-clean-Earth-crusader is on the job and turning his attention to a new frontier - the high seas! Read along as Michael rights another environmental wrong in this colorful, fun book that's perfect for young readers. [(W) Ellie Patterson (A/CA) Alexandra Columbo]
The Four-Who-Are-One go it alone! The Demon, Starchild, Celestial, and Catman each get the spotlight shined on them in four individual tales by Writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz who are joined by artists Angel Medina, Tone Rodriguez, Ricardo Castro and Alan Robinson. [(W) Chris Ryall, Tom Waltz (A) Angel Medina & Various (CA) Angel Medina]
The complete 16-issue Series I featuring the 10th Doctor, as portrayed by David Tennant, plus the 2010 Annual are collected in this oversized hardcover. Writer Tony Lee is joined by artists such as Matthew Dow Smith, Al Davison, Blair Shedd, and Kelly Yates to bring you the last comic adventures of the 10th Doctor! [(W) Tony Lee & Various (A) Al Davison & Various]
TMNT Classics Continues! Volume 6 collects issues #41 - 43, which includes Turtle Dreams, Juliet's Revenge, and Halls of Lost Legends. [(W/A) Rick McCollum & Various (CA) Michael Dooney]
Sharpen your bat'leth and prepare for war in this collection of unforgettable Klingon tales from the Star Trek universe. Including the original 4-part DC start to The Original Series as well as the 6-issue Klingons: Blood Will Tell series by Scott and David Tipton, this volume is fierce and loyal to the Empire. Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam! [(W) Scott Tipton & Various (A) David Messina & Various (CA) The Sharp Brothers]
G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION presents the full run of original A REAL AMERICAN HERO stories, along with ½ issues, such as The Tiger And The Teapot, into the proper reading order. Also, includes informative front matter by Mark W. Bellomo, issues notes, and character and vehicle profiles. Collects issues #25 - 33 of A Real American Hero and Issue #1 of the G.I. Joe yearbook. [(W) Larry Hama (A) Larry Hama & Various]
More Judge Dredd from the artist that first brought him to life! This second collection of Carlos Ezquerra-illustrated stories includes The Apocalypse War as well as Robot Wars, Kirby's Demon, Rights of Succession, and more. • With an introduction by Judge Dredd Co-creator John Wagner! [(W) John Wagner (A/CA) Carlos Ezquerra]
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