Comic Book Creator spotlights Neal Adams' Batman: Odyssey (the recent 13-issue DC Comics mini-series written and drawn by the comics legend), in a unique, comprehensive examination of an artist and his work. We grapple with the question: is the book a masterwork for the ages or an epic fail of mythic proportions? CBC goes in deep with the creator to examine his intent with Adams vigorously responding to critics, as we balance the successes and weaknesses of the quintessential Batman artist's ultimate take on a beloved character - all behind a new Neal Adams cover.
Comic Book Creator #5 gets cooking with our All This, and Denis' Kitchen Sink, Too number! We talk with the creator of many hats - cartoonist, publisher, author, CBLDF firebrand, and art agent (and world-renowned Nancy and Li'l Abner collector) - to discuss his friendships with Harvey Kurtzman, R. Crumb, Will Eisner, and many more; never mind his achievements as legendary underground comix publisher at Kitchen Sink Press. Plus, we examine the supreme artistry of John Romita, Jr.; Bill Everett's final splash; delve into the nefarious backroom dealings of Stolen Comic Book Art; and ascend The Gods of Mt. Olympus, a '70s gem by Johnny Achziger, Joe Staton and John Workman; and, natch, we throw Hembeck into the pot to spice things up in our flavor-filled fifth ish! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.
Comic Book Creator gives you a double-dose of amazing coverage as we feature a history of the short-lived but amazing Star Wars precursor, the Broadway science fiction epic Warp! Though the 1973 show lasted a mere two weeks on the Great White Way, the work of art director Neal Adams is unforgettable and, after all, it spawned a 1980s series at First Comics! We interview Neal, director Stuart Gordon (Reanimator), playwright Lenny Kleinfeld, stage manager David Gordon (Flying Frog), as well as those participates in the First Comics series! On the flipside, CBC is proud to feature an exhaustive interview with Peter Bagge (Hate!), from his work on Comical Funnies to editor of Weirdo magazine to his solo series Neat Stuff to the chronicles of Buddy Bradley, and beyond!
Comic Book Creator answers the question, What makes Jack Kirby 'the King of Comics'? as we examine the mid-life work of the greatest super-hero creator of all time, from the explosively cosmic developments in Fantastic Four and The Mighty Thor at Marvel in the mid-60s to the artist/writer's magnum opus, the Fourth World saga of New Genesis versus Apokolips! Plus we'll reveal the real-life background drama that unfolded during that tumultuous era, all behind an astonishing cover by Steve The Dude Rude featuring the Gods of New Genesis! Our main co-feature is an exhaustive, career-spanning interview with underground comix pioneer Howard Cruse, the extraordinary cartoonist and graphic novelist of the award-winning Stuck Rubber Baby.
Comic Book Creator features The Return of the Storyteller, as we conduct an in-depth discussion with the legendary comic book artist and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith about his mammoth new graphic novel, Monsters, a tour de force decades in the making! We delve into the epic's origin as an Incredible Hulk one-shot back in the mid-1980s and its subsequent evolution into perhaps BWS's magnum opus, a 300-plus page saga about rage, revenge, and forgiveness. Also included is a gallery of rare out-takes from Monsters.
Comic Book Creator presents our career-spanning, in-depth interview with comics phenom Terry Dodson, from breaking into comics at Malibu with Mantra, growth as the quintessential Harley Quinn artist, avoiding a multitude of trouble with Trouble, bouncing between DC (Wonder Woman), Marvel (X-Men), and independents (Red One) and his current Adventureman series with Matt Fraction. Then his go-to inker and wife Rachel Dodson shares a few words about working with hubby! Plus we chat with '70s/'80s portfolio and pro-zine king Sal Quartuccio about his achievements with Phase, Hot Stuf', and exceptional art prints. And, of course, there's our usual cast of regulars: Rich Arndt, Kendall Whitehouse, Darrick Patrick, and the latest from Hembeck!
From out of the swamp comes a look at the amazingly eclectic and diverse life of the multi-talented Stephen R. Bissette, best known for his collaboration with Alan Moore on Swamp Thing. The career-spanning chat discusses his early love of dinosaurs and hi
Don McGregor's life and talent is spotlighted in a comprehensive retrospective in CBC #29, the first issue we've devoted predominately to a writer! From his Hopalong Cassidy obsessed Rhode Island childhood to obsequious presence on Marvel Comics letters pages in the 1960s and early '70s debut as Warren Publications scripter, to his breakout and blossoming at the House of Ideas, the superb scribe discusses his triumphs on Black Panther, Killraven, Sabre, Detectives Inc., Ragamuffins, and so much more. Plus, Robert Menzies offers a detailed look at Herb Trimpe's fascinating mid '70s visit to the United Kingdom, when he worked on Marvel's British comics weeklies.
The artistry of Graham Nolan! A career-spanning interview with the co-creator of Batman's back-breaking nemesis Bane, from Graham's D&D start to recent Compass Comics titles, including The Chenoo and Alien Alamo! There's also an art gallery of his Monster Island projects, The Phantom newspaper strip, and his Darknight Detective collaborations with writer Chuck Dixon! Plus, we spotlight The Night Marvel Comics Invaded Carnegie Hall, where Stan Lee and the whole blamed Bullpen put on a notorious and near-catastrophic stage production in 1972. Then it's Part One of a look at cartoonist Frank Borth, from producing Phantom Lady at Quality Comics and his friendship with Reed Crandall, to work for Treasure Chest and Cracked magazine, and more. And Greg Biga talks with Dan Didio, former DC Comics co-publisher, on his fannish beginnings, being a DC comics executive and writer, and publisher of Frank Miller's current comics line!
On her quest to turn her story into a comic book, Emily visits her comic book shop and local comics convention, where she meets three mentors. Trudy, a high school student working on comics of her own, teaches Emily how to create expressive characters and how art can convey action and suspense. Madeline, a self-published manga artist, teaches Emily how to use panel composition and layout to tell a story visually and how to develop a comic from script to sketch to finished Sophie, a professional graphic novelist, guides Emily through fine-tuning the details of dialogue, sequence, and pacing to lead readers through the story. Each lesson builds off the previous information and skills presented, and the sequential art format provides the perfect vehicle for step-by-step instruction.
Comic Book Artist Bullpen collects all seven issues of the little-seen labor of love fanzine published in the early 2000s by Jon B. Cooke (editor of Comic Book Creator magazine). Featured are in-depth interviews with some of comics' major league players, including George Tuska, Fred Hembeck, Terry Beatty, and Frank Bolle-and an amazing all-star tribute to Silver Age great Jack Abel by the Marvel Comics Bullpen and others. That previously unpublished all-comics Abel appreciation includes strips by Joe Kubert, Walter Simonson, Kyle Baker, Marie Severin, Gray Morrow, Alan Weiss, Sergio Aragonés, Mort Todd, Dick Ayers, and many more! Plus a new bonus feature on Jack Kirby's unknown 1960s baseball card art, and a 16-page full-color section, all behind a Jack Kirby cover!
From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved animated characters of the past century and a half - essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike! It's all here, from Aardman to Zoetrope, Disney to Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, and everything in-between! Begin in the early 1900s with J. Stuart Blackton and the first American cartoon, Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur, and Felix the Cat! Find out about Margaret Winkler, the most powerful person in early animation, and Walt Disney, who revolutionizes cartoons with sound and color! Discover how Fleischer Studios teaches us to sing "Boop-boop-a-doop" and eat our spinach, and how Warner Bros' Looney Toons rivaled Disney's Silly Symphonies! Plus, icons of animation including Hanna-Barbera, Huckleberry Hound, The Flintstones, and Ruby-Spears; the Plastic Age of toy-based TV shows including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and He-Man; and the new Golden Age of TV animation launched by The Simpsons! And go abroad to France with Emile Cohl's dynamic doodles in Fantasmagorie; to Japan, where Momotaro debuts the first full-length anime, Divine Sea Warriors, and Osauma Tezuka conquers TV as he conquered manga; and to Argentina, which beat out Snow White for the first feature length animated movie by two decades! And finally, Jurassic Park and the computer animation revolution! Post-Little Mermaid Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli conquer the world! If you've ever wanted to know more about the history of animation but were afraid to ask, this book is especially for you!
Sequential art steps up to the plate and covers all the bases with this illustrated origin of America's national pastime. Writer Alex Irvine and illustrators Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders) and C.P. Smith team up to present a complete look at the beginnings (both real and legendary), developments, triumphs, and tragedies of baseball. The Comic Book Story of Baseball spotlights the players, teams, games, and moments that have kept the game so popular for so long. Not only does the book define key terms and explain how the game is played, it also breaks down the cultural impact and significance of the sport in America and overseas.
The first graphic novel guide to growing a successful vegetable garden, from planning, prepping, and planting, to troubleshooting, care, and harvesting. Like having your own personal gardening mentor at your side, The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food is the story of Mia, an eager young professional who wants to grow her own vegetables but doesn't know where to start, and George, her retired neighbor who loves gardening and walks her through each step of the process. Throughout the book, "cheat sheets" sum up George's key facts and techniques, providing a handy quick reference for anyone starting their first vegetable garden, including how to find the best location, which vegetables are easiest to grow, how to pick out the healthiest plants at the store, when (and when not) to water, how to protect your plants from pests, and what to do with extra produce if you grow too much. If you are a visual learner, beginning gardener, looking for something new, or have struggled to grow vegetables in the past, you'll find this unique illustrated format ideal because many gardening concepts-from proper planting techniques to building raised beds-are easier to grasp when presented visually, step by step. Easy and entertaining, The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food makes homegrown vegetables fun and achievable.
From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment. As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling, with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold, has conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. The book covers wrestling's progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).
From the co-creator of the New York Times best-selling The Comic Book Story of Beer, a complete, illustrated history of video games-highlighting the machines, games, and people who have made gaming a worldwide, billion dollar industry/artform-told in a giftable graphic novel style. Jonathan Hennessey and Jack McGowan provide readers with everything they need to know about video games - from their early beginnings during World War II to the emergence of arcade games in the 1970s to the rise of Nintendo to today's app-based games like Angry Birds and Pokémon Go. Hennessey and McGowan also analyze the evolution of gaming as an artform and its impact on society. Each chapter features spotlights on major players in the development of games and gaming.
The inspiring, infuriating, and utterly insane story of comics, graphic novels, and manga is presented in comic book form! The award-winning Action Philosophers team of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey turn their irreverent-but-accurate eye to the stories of Jack Kirby, R. Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Fredric Wertham, Roy Lichtenstein, and more! Reprinting the classic series in bold new color!
Swampmen: Muck-Monsters of the Comics is the second double-size Comic Book Creator Summer Annual, examining those creepy man-criers that crawled out of the bayou back in the 1970s through the memories of the artists and writers who created them! A stunning line-up of interviews discuss Swamp Thing, Man-Thing, The Heap, Lurker of the Swamp, It, Bog Beast, and even Marvin the Dead Thing.
At last! The amazing, inspiring story of the comics medium in comics form goes global! In this volume, Fred and Ryan tackle the origins of Japanese manga, French graphic albums, the British Invasion of the American scene, the battle for creators' rights in the US, and how comics have invaded cyberspace and Hollywood! Plus: the Her-Story of Comics continues, and we spotlight other countries' funnybooks across five continents! The Comic Book History of Comics goes wherever comics go-which is everywhere!
A comprehensive guide to creating and developing comic book and graphic novel art, from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the world's leaders in sequential arts instruction. John Paul Lowe, dean of SCAD, presents an in-depth primer on the tools and techniques used by top sequential artists to create comic books, graphic novels, and other sequential arts forms. This book covers all of the materials and methods aspiring artists need to master and succeed as sequential artists. [(W/A/CA) John Paul Lowe]
3rd Edition of the Last Comic Book on the Left series brought to you by Z2 Comics and the Last Podcast on the Left Team. Full description available soon.
From the classic era of super-serials like FLASH GORDON to the current blockbusters that have taken Hollywood by storm, TOP 100 COMIC BOOK MOVIES covers the fascinating universe of live-action theatrical adaptations of comic books and comic strips. Readers will revel in historic overviews of the greatest works of this unique genre, accompanied by dazzling photographs, full-color posters, and countless rare artifacts. Watch the patriotic '40s give way to the campy '60s, until the 21st Century explodes with superhero excitement on a scale never before experienced. TOP 100 COMIC BOOK MOVIES is the fourth and final entry in this popular trade paperback series, completing Fantastic Press' complex, colorful exploration of extraordinary fantasy cinema
Learn the techniques, tools, and approaches of some of the finest inkers in comics, and use the included eight full-sized blue-lined art boards featuring pencil art by top comics illustrators for practice or as samples to show editors. This expanded edition includes new art and text by Gary Martin and a bonus chapter on digital inking. Along with pen, brush, and stylus, no inking tool is more useful than The Art of Comic-Book Inking.
The American Comic Book Chronicles continues! Kurt Mitchell and editor Roy Thomas composed this volume about the Golden Age of the comic book industry, a five-year period that presented the earliest adventures of such iconic super-heroes as Batman, Captain Marvel, Superman, and Wonder Woman. It was a time when America's entry into World War II was presaged by the arrival of such patriotic do-gooders as Will Eisner's Uncle Sam, Harry Shorten and Irv Novick's The Shield, and Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Captain America. It was when teenage culture found expression in a fumbling red-haired high school student named Archie Andrews. But most of all, the first five years of the 1940s was the age of the packagers when studios headed by men like Harry A Chesler, Will Eisner, and Jerry Iger churned out material for a plethora of new comic book companies that published the entire gamut of genres, from funny animal stories to crime tales to jungle sagas to science-fiction adventures. These are just a few of the events chronicled in this exhaustive, full-color hardcover.
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!
The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of full-color hardcovers! This volume on the 1980s covers all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics during the Reagan years! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: The rise and fall of Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics! The ascendancy of Frank Miller as a comic book superstar! DC Comics' reboot with Crisis on Infinite Earths and its Renaissance with a British invasion of talent like Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and Neil Gaiman! The emergence of Direct Market-exclusive publishers like Eclipse Comics, Pacific Comics, First Comics, Comico, Dark Horse Comics and others!
Legendary Silver Age artist Murphy Anderson's beautiful recreation of the iconic cover to Superman #14 is featured on this oversized, limited, spiral-bound special edition of The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #38, which contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary, and text from the regular edition.
The most non-non-non-NON-Heinous Eisner Award-nominated series, Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book has returned! Completely re-mastered and collected in prestigious hardcover format, experience the entire Dorkin Bill & Ted run like never before. Station! Includes the bodacious adaptation of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, a foreword by Evan Dorkin, a new cover by Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, and behind-the-scenes art.
Oni Press presents Dream Daddy, a comics series based on the acclaimed game grumps visual novel video game! Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator invites the player to Maple Bay, where they play as a single Dad new to town and eager to romance other hot Dads. The comic series tells five standalone stories, each focused on different Maple Bay Dads, their kids, and their relationships with one another. Dive into entirely new stories featuring the backstories and adventures of your favorite Dads, told by game co-creators Leighton Gray and Vernon Shaw, along with the comic industry's top indie talent!
Legendary animator, John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren and Stimpy, George Liquor and the gorgeous girl heart-throb Sody Pop, loves comics (the good ones!) and has produced some crazy, fun, wild (and sexy) ones in the past. These raucous extravaganzas are now ultra-rare and expensive and eagerly sought after by his thousands of devoted fans. Yoe Books is pleased as punch to finally publish these comics in a large-format hardback collector's edition book. Get this--it includes an astounding never before published 25-page epic comic Jimmy the Drooling Numbskull in Nutty the Friendly Dump! worth the price of admission alone! John is joined by his cartoonist crew including Jim Smith, Vincent Waller, Mike Fontanelli, Shane Glines, Rich Pursel and more Spumco greats! Simply titled John K. Presents Spumco Comic Book this is going to be a major buzz book that you will want to be the first in your neighborhood to have! [(W/A) John Kricfalusi & Various (CA) John Kricfalusi]
The book you've all been waiting for! COMIC BOOK LEGENDS is an outrageous collection of the unreported exploits of comic creators, the stories only usually told late at night between the hallowed walls of convention pro bars! EISNER AWARD WINNER Bryan Talbot brings you the anecdotes, funny, shocking and downright weird, told about your favorite comic writers and artists, from Simon Bisley to Neil Gaiman, from Grant Morrison to Jeff Smith! [Written by: Bryan Talbot Cover and interior Art: Hunt Emerson]
The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of full-color hardcovers, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! John Wells covers the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics during the stormy cultural upheaval of 1965-1969! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, creators, and trends, including: The transformation of Marvel Comics into a pop phenomenon! Wally Wood's Tower Comics storms on the scene with the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents while Charlton's Action Heroes strike a blow of their own! Batmania sweeps the nation as the smash Adam West TV show pushes superhero comic sales into orbit! Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, and Denny O'Neil lead a wave of fresh young voices in the comic book industry! Taken together, American Comic Book Chronicles forms a cohesive, linear overview of the entire landscape of comics history, sure to be an invaluable resource for every comic book enthusiast!
After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman's pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The Penguin asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, Scarface, so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the Penguin's profits. Catwoman flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the Penguin's forces in retaliation - and neither ultra-violent villain is willing to back down! Not wanting blood on her hands, Catwoman decides to team-up with Batman to set things right - but even with the Dark Knight's assistance, the odds are severely stacked against them. [(W) Matthew K. Manning (A/CA) Luciano Vecchio]
Once again, Batman catches the Penguin in the act, meaning more prison time for the villain. Since the fowl felon has a bad habit of escaping his cell, the Dark Knight delivers him to a privately run, impenetrable prison this time around. But even from behind bars, the Penguin finds a way to gain the upper hand and appoint himself warden! With all the thieves, thugs, and crooks under his sway, the Penguin hatches a plan to unleash his new army on Gotham City! [(W) Scott Sonneborn (A/CA) Luciano Vecchio]
Walt Kelly, John Stanley, Dan Noon, and more (w & a) These wonderful Christmas comics from the Golden Age of Comics will warm the hearts of children of all ages. Top cartoonists like Walt "Pogo" Kelly, John "Little Lulu" Stanley, Dan Noonan, and many more penned the funny, heartwarming comics in this beautiful collection. You'll meet elves, reindeer, talking snowmen and funny animals-and, of course, Santa Claus himself-in terrific stories that will provide a sense of wonder for kids, Moms, Dads, Uncles, and Aunts.
Classic Christmas comic book stories by master cartoonists and illustrators. A perfect gift-book for the family to treasure and read. A treasure chest of stories that will delight those from ages 3 to 100! Classic illustrators and cartoonists gift us with warm and fuzzy brightly colored comics full of humor, whimsy, and holiday love. The Great Treasury of Christmas Comic Book Stories will sparkle under your tree and in your heart.
From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby shop, John Severin co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on MAD and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to a 40+ year association with Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended run inking Herb Trimpe on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie Severin to create the definitive comics version of King Kull. Throughout a storied career, he freelanced for virtually every major publisher, and remained a workhorse up 'til his final Dark Horse mini-series at age 89. Written by Greg Biga and multiple Eisner Award-winner Jon B. Cooke, with an introduction by Howard Chaykin, foreword by Mort Todd, and afterword by Chuck Dixon, this profusely illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the two-fisted artist's birth!
The stunning work of pioneering twentieth century comics artist Bernard Krigstein spanned many genres including western, true crime, horror and historical fiction, all rendered with a technical virtuosity and emotional depth new to the nascent comics medium. Messages In A Bottle presents 41 Krigstein stories created for a variety of publishers, including the legendary EC (for which he did his most extraordinary work, including the all-time great Master Race). Extensive notation and original art reproductions round out this compelling volume. [(W/A/CA) Bernie Krigstein]
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 TPB (SHAZAM) - Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed 'the Bible' for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, and it covers more than a century of comic book history! This book is the most complete record of comic book from the 1800s to the present. This edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Also features well-researched pricing, a look at the 70th anniversary of Donald Duck, a profile of the Golden Age creator Joe Simon, and an insider's guide to comic -themed charities and service organizations. Find out what collectors all over the world already know: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your key to the wonderful world of comics! Cover features Shazam by Golden Age legend Joe Simon.
There's a good reason The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the definitive guide for collectors and dealers alike since 1970. In addition to being the preeminent source of comic book pricing information, it features a ton of other data as well. The 42nd edition includes all new insights and features and along with the most comprehensive listing of comics, all new entries in the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. This edition offers a choice of covers: A vibrant Catwoman caught in the act by signature artist Adam Hughes, or a stunning re-creation of John Buscema's Avengers #58 cover by superstar painter Joe Jusko. Either version is perfect for both new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts alike, and they're both available in softcover and hardcover editions. NOTE: Hardcover editions are printed very close to order. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet, Various (CA) Adam Hughes]
The best Popeye comic book stories collected into one glorious collection! There are three genius incarnations of Popeye-the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and unknown to many, the brilliant 1940s and '50s comic book stories by Bud Sangendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best-of-the-best of Sangendorf's thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea as they join Popeye in these exciting adventures.
The super-villain known as Brainiac loves nothing more than adding new data about civilizations to his memory banks - and then destroying those civilizations so the data is more valuable. He has long coveted Metropolis and sought to steal it for himself, but the Man of Steel has always been able to repel the robotic villain. But this time, Brainiac has found a sentient Kryptonian ship that collects entire worlds... and has led it directly to Earth! Can Superman stop two world-stealing androids at the same time? [(W) Laurie S. Sutton (A/CA) Luciano Vecchio]
Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit, the super-villain sets out to steal a special chip from S.T.A.R Labs, called the Mega Module with the help of a few friends. Superman shows up just in time to stop Lex's pals, but Lex manages to insert the Mega Module into his suit before Superman can stop him. Now, with power levels similar to Superman's, Lex is looking to steal Superman's claim to fame as the real Man of Steel! [(W) Laurie S. Sutton (A/CA) Luciano Vecchio]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman provides the cover for this oversized, spiral-bound limited edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Created for comic book dealers, serious collectors and historians, The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide that includes only the pricing sections and the lists of top comics. In other words, it has no ads and no articles, nothing but copious amounts of pricing and other data. Since 1970, the Guide has been the Bible of comic book collecting enthusiasts.
Fortune and Glory looks at the frequent futility of the Hollywood merry-go-round, as Brian Michael Bendis tells his own personal tale of the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of an indie comic book creator caught up in the maelstrom of the motion picture industry. Join the best-selling author of Superman and Action Comics as he retells the incredible true story of his travails through Hollywood. Collects the original three-issue miniseries, and features 24 pages of bonus material and an introduction by Paul Dini!
For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, her visit to Japan was the trip of a lifetime. However, she only had ten days to see everything she had dreamed of! Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous red-gated shrine at Miyajima; Himeji Castle; neon-lit Osaka; the ancient temples of Mount Koya, Nara, and Kyoto; and the crowded streets and leafy parks of Tokyo. With cute illustrations and entertaining commentary from the artist, this book will appeal to manga fans and anyone who loves Japan. Practical tips are included for those interested in painting on location.
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! This year we celebrate the landmark 50th anniversary of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians, but the Guide would have never been so widely accepted or reached its Golden Anniversary without its debut in 1970. High grade copies of Overstreet #1 go for thousands of dollars, but now here's your chance to get a beautiful facsimile edition, complete with the original price listings and more! The hardcover edition is limited to 400 copies, and the signed and numbered edition, signed by Robert M. Overstreet is limited to 100 copies!
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 TPB (DONALD DUCK) - Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed "the Bible" for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, and it covers more than a century of comic book history! This book is the most complete record of comic book from the 1800s to the present. This edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Also features well-researched pricing, a look at the 70th anniversary of Donald Duck, a profile of the Golden Age creator Joe Simon, and an insider's guide to comic -themed charities and service organizations. Find out what collectors all over the world already know: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your key to the wonderful world of comics! Cover features Donald Duck's 70th Anniversary by European Disney artist Daan Jippes.
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 HC (DONALD DUCK) - Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed "the Bible" for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, and it covers more than a century of comic book history! This book is the most complete record of comic book from the 1800s to the present. This edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Also features well-researched pricing, a look at the 70th anniversary of Donald Duck, a profile of the Golden Age creator Joe Simon, and an insider's guide to comic -themed charities and service organizations. Find out what collectors all over the world already know: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your key to the wonderful world of comics! Cover features Donald Duck's 70th Anniversary by European Disney artist Daan Jippes.
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOL. 36 HC (THOR BY JOHN K. SNYDER III COVER) This edition is packed with new material about comics. Includes a fully-illustrated introduction, an interview with All-Star Batman artist Jim Lee, a feature article on comics of the 70s by Michael Eury, and more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present.
In addition to being the preeminent source of comic book pricing information for more than four decades, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide features a ton of other data as well. With 300,000 prices, all new market reports, celebrations of Superman's 75th anniversary, the X-Men's 50th anniversary, The Walking Dead's 10th anniversary, a look at the work of Overstreet Hall of Fame artist Mac Raboy, and more, readers will get a first hand look at what has made the Guide the definitive guide for collectors and dealers alike since 1970. Volume 43 is available with either a PREVIEWS Exclusive Superman cover by Andy Kubert or an X-Men cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.! Please note: the hardcover editions are printed very close to order. [(A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert]
With back issues comics selling for prices ranging from pocket change up to seven-figure prices, understanding the marketplace has never been more important for buyers, sellers and collectors. Since 1970, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide been the Bible for those looking to fully comprehend the back issue marketplace. In addition to the latest market reports, analysis, and prices, this year's edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Batman, takes a detailed look at rare Canadian comics, and inducts a new line-up of industry professionals into The Overstreet Hall of Fame. Available in hardcover and softcover editions with a Batman cover by J.G. Jones or a Vampirella cover by J. Scott Campbell! Note: Hardcover editions will be printed close to initial orders. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) J. Scott Campbell]
The Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians marks its Golden Anniversary with The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #50, complete with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports and more. Find out why the Guide has been trusted for five decades! Spawn/Spider-Man crossover cover by acclaimed artist Todd McFarlane, recently recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records! Valiant Heroes cover, featuring Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, and Livewire by artist John K. Snyder III!, Wynonna Earp cover by artist Chris Evanhuis!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult hit, and this is the collection of the comic series that adapted the film. Now available in a stripped down version, collecting the official comic book adaptation of the cult hit cult movie Rocky Horror Picture Show.
WIMBLEDON GREEN: THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR IN THE WORLD HC - (Seth) Meet Wimbledon Green, the self-proclaimed worlds greatest comic book collector. Comic book retailers, auctioneers and conventioneers, as well as Greens collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection. 128 pp. (6x8) MR.
The premier directory of Black comic books, their creators, the support systems that sell and promote them, and the spaces that bring the fans together is back! Now in full color, with updated content, and new categories for podcasters and books, the second edition is ready once again to help guide readers on their exploration of Black comic book culture.
For four and a half decades only one publication has brought collectors and dealers the prices of back issue comic books, market reports from the experts, and the history of our medium. This year, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide celebrates with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Anniversaries the Guide marks this year include Captain Marvel at 75, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. at 50, the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents at 50, Wonder Girl at 50, and Captain Canuck at 40. Available this year with four covers in softcover and hardcover editions: a Captain America & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cover by Greg Land, a Superman cover by Joe Schuster, a Bloodshot & X-O Manowar cover by Cary Nord, or a Captain Action cover by Paul Gulacy.
Each year when the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide arrives with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more, it's an annual event, and this year will be no different. the book referred to as The Bible of collectors and dealers returns with its 46th edition, including market reports from top retailers and experienced fans. This year's edition features two covers. Harley Quinn, Power Girl, Supergirl, and Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre artist Amanda Conner provides a dyptych of Power Girl and Supergirl across two covers. The comic book medium is making history, and history starts right here!
As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its 51st edition. In addition to the latest prices, the Guide will feature an extensive array of market reports that break down the marketplace's incredible boom during COVID-19! We take a look at Dick Tracy's 90th anniversary, how disabilities have been portrayed in comics, the latest inductees for The Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Daredevil/Echo cover by David Mack.
As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its 51st edition. In addition to the latest prices, the Guide will feature an extensive array of market reports that break down the marketplace's incredible boom during COVID-19! We take a look at Dick Tracy's 90th anniversary, how disabilities have been portrayed in comics, the latest inductees for The Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Available with two covers: Daredevil/Echo by David Mack, and Static/Hardware by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz.
A beautiful oversized book of Kevin Eastman TMNT covers, each one suitable for framing! 16 terrific Turtle covers, all by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, with perforated edges enabling fans to easily remove any images for framing. Your wall will never look the same!
(E) Greg Sadowski A long-overdue celebration of the classic comic book covers that jostled for attention monthly on mid-20th century newsstands. Majestic, iconic, chaotic and sometimes downright weird, Action! Mystery! Thrills! unfurls 160 classic covers in full-sized glory. Featuring scores of cover artists including Carl Barks, Charles Biro, Dick Briefer, L.B. Cole, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Walt Kelly, Jack Kirby, Mac Raboy, and Alex Schomburg. A must for anyone with even the passing interest in the Golden Age!
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2014-2015 features a special look at Batman's 75th anniversary ranging from the first year he spent without Robin to Gotham By Gaslight, and from his Silver Age revamp to DC's 'New 52.' The spotlight also falls on the 60th anniversary of Simon & Kirby's Fighting American, the 45th anniversary of Vampirella, 40th anniversary of Wolverine, the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the 20th anniversary of Billy Tucci's Shi. CBM expands to look at the comic art market as well as the back issue market. From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Please note: 1. This edition is the main cover and will be offered in book stores as well. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) Buzz]
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies and the history of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year's edition features a choice of covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth) Special Note: The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don't forget to order enough!
(E) Robert M. Overstreet Entering its fifth decade as the preeminent source of comic book pricing information, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the definitive guide for collectors and dealers alike since 1970. In addition to a choice of covers - Thor (by signature Mighty Thor artist, Walter Simonson!) or Supergirl/Batgirl (by Power Girl superstar Amanda Conner!), this 41st edition includes all the new insights, features, and data, along with the most comprehensive listing of comics and all-new entries in the Overstreet Hall of Fame. Perfect for both new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions of both cover designs.
Batman's 80th anniversary, Zorro's 100th anniversary from Toth the McGregor, and a remembrance of Stan Lee are included in the highlights of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #49 as the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its newest edition! The Guide has been your source for new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports and more. Cover by Tony Daniel features The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, Poison Ivy and The Penguin, some of Batman's deadliest foes. Firefly cover featuring Mal, Zoe, and Jayne by Diego Galindo and Hall of Fame Zorro cover by Michael Kaluta
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2014-2015 features a special look at Batman's 75th anniversary ranging from the first year he spent without Robin to Gotham By Gaslight, and from his Silver Age revamp to DC's 'New 52.' The spotlight also falls on the 60th anniversary of Simon & Kirby's Fighting American, the 45th anniversary of Vampirella, 40th anniversary of Wolverine, the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the 20th anniversary of Billy Tucci's Shi. CBM expands to look at the comic art market as well as the back issue market. From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Please note: 1. This edition is the main cover and will be offered in book stores as well. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) Will Conrad]
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2014-2015 features a special look a Batman's 75th anniversary ranging from the first year he spent without Robin to Gotham By Gaslight, and from his Silver Age revamp to DC's 'New 52.' The spotlight also falls on the 60th anniversary of Simon & Kirby's Fighting American, the 45th anniversary of Vampirella, 40th anniversary of Wolverine, the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the 20th anniversary of Billy Tucci's Shi. CBM expands to look at the comic art market as well as the back issue market. From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Available with a Batman cover and three PREVIEWS Exclusive covers - Shi/Painkiller Jane, X-O Manowar, or Luna. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) Murphy Anderson]
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2015-2016 features a special look Dean Mullaney's Eclipse Comics, their impact on creator ownership, manga, and more. Also in the spotlight are Valiant Entertainment's big Hollywood plans; the 75th anniversaries of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Hawkman; the 25th anniversary of Cable; the incredible first year of Static; Marvel-ous self-promotion in F.O.O.M. and Marvel Age; interviews with Sal Buscema, Paul Ryan, Steve Epting, and the late Jerry Robinson; plus Corto Maltese, Dinosaurs for Hire, The Black Hood, Fireside books, market reports, and much more - all from the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide!
As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its 51st edition. In addition to the latest prices, the Guide will feature an extensive array of market reports that break down the marketplace's incredible boom during COVID-19! We take a look at Dick Tracy's 90th anniversary, how disabilities have been portrayed in comics, the latest inductees for The Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Static/Hardware cover by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz.
Acclaimed Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodriguez brings ROM to the cover of the Guide! The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the Bible of serious collectors, dealers and enthusiasts since 1970. ROM was a long-running Bronze Age hit and is now back with new adventures. Rodriguez's powerful interpretation lands him on the cover of the Guide's line-up of new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports and more. The most trusted name in comic book pricing is back with their 47th edition.
This year's limited edition Hall of Fame edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide celebrates the 35th anniversary of the ground-breaking American Flagg! Also in the spotlight: Marvel's critical 1968 expansion and the 50th anniversary of Planet of the Apes, and former DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz looks at the history of Action Comics as the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its newest edition! It includes new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports, and more.
The 52nd annual edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide turns the spotlight onto the expansive history of the medium with an all-new feature on The Yellow Kid, as well as 100th anniversary features on EC Comics founder William M. Gaines and the one and only Stan Lee, as well as a look at the history of James Buchanan Barnes - alias Bucky, a.k.a. The Winter Soldier. Of course, that's in addition to all the new prices, market reports, and more from the book that's been the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians for more than five decades! EC Horror Hosts cover by Aaron Lopresti.
The 52nd annual edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide turns the spotlight onto the expansive history of the medium with an all-new feature on The Yellow Kid, as well as 100th anniversary features on EC Comics founder William M. Gaines and the one and only Stan Lee, as well as a look at the history of James Buchanan Barnes - alias Bucky, a.k.a. The Winter Soldier. Of course, that's in addition to all the new prices, market reports, and more from the book that's been the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians for more than five decades! This year features covers of The Winter Soldier by Butch Guice and EC Horror Hosts by Aaron Lopestri as well as a Black Terror Overstreet Hall of Fame cover by J.G. Jones!
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2014-2015 features a special look a Batman's 75th anniversary ranging from the first year he spent without Robin to Gotham By Gaslight, and from his Silver Age revamp to DC's 'New 52.' The spotlight also falls on the 60th anniversary of Simon & Kirby's Fighting American, the 45th anniversary of Vampirella, 40th anniversary of Wolverine, the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the 20th anniversary of Billy Tucci's Shi. CBM expands to look at the comic art market as well as the back issue market. From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Available with a Batman cover and three PREVIEWS Exclusive covers - Shi/Painkiller Jane, X-O Manowar, or Luna. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) Billy Tucci, Mark Sparacio]
From their inception in 1935, comic books - starring Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel - had been primarily written for and aimed at adolescents. There were always the occasional outlier artists who pushed back against the commercial constraints of comic books and envisioned the next evolutionary artistic leap in the artform: Charles Biro was one of those artists. In 1949, the ambitious Biro - who had previously co-created the realistically brutal comic Crime Does Not Pay- edited and wrote an oversized comic aimed at adults, called Tops. Like several other radical adult comics projects that would follow, it proved to be a commercial failure and lasted only two Life magazine-sized issues. The original comics have since become a legendary holy grail among comics fans and historians, fetching as much as 6,000 on the collector's market: written about but rarely seen and never reprinted. Until now. Fantagraphics' Tops collects both issues of these oversized experimental comics in their entirety. Some of the best craftsmen working in comics at that time drew these pulpy, sexy, and melodramatic stories: Dan Barry, George Tuska, and others. It includes two stunning pre-EC crime tales illustrated by Reed Crandall, reminiscent of his Crime SuspenStories work. Actor Melvyn Douglas (believe it or not) takes the reader on a tour of utopia, entitled How Would You Live Under A World Government? - a positive spin on global Socialism! A treasure trove of fascinating and revelatory comics history for scholars and fans, this compilation includes an introduction by the editor, the historian and cartoonist Michael T. Gilbert, as well as several other essays providing background on the creation of the series and the publisher, editors, and cartoonists who realized it. It includes a chronicle in essay form of experimental, adult comics endeavors throughout the first half of the 20th century. Tops is a landmark work of historical importance and a mind-boggling reading experience from a bygone era meticulously restored and reproduced in a deluxe hardcover in its originally published dimensions.
Leading off the 48th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, former DC Comics President and Publisher Paul Levitz highlights the legacy of Action Comics #1 on its 80th anniversary. The spotlight also is turned on 50th anniversary of Marvel's fateful 1968 expansion and the 50th anniversary of Planet of the Apes and the comics that followed the original feature film. Add in all the updated prices, current market reports, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame and a selection of key character anniversaries and you have a solid reminder of why the Guide has been the Bible of comic book collectors and dealers since 1970! Premiere DC artist Ethan Van Sciver provides the Flash/Green Lantern cover, and Ryan Sook provides the Planet of the Apes cover. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.
Batman's 80th anniversary, Zorro's 100th anniversary, and a remembrance of Stan Lee are included in the highlights of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #49 as the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its newest edition! The Guide has been your source for new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports and more. Available with three covers: the cover by Tony Daniel features The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, Poison Ivy and The Penguin, some of Batman's deadliest foes; the Firefly cover featuring Mal, Zoe, and Jayne by Diego Galindo; and this year's Hall of Fame cover features Zorro by Michael Kaluta. Note: the hardcover editions will be printed to orders, so be sure to order your copy!
Each year when The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide arrives with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more, it's an annual event, and this year will be no different. The book referred to as The Bible of collectors and dealers returns with its 47th edition, including market reports from top retailers and experienced fans. Legendary artist Walter Simonson showcases his creator-owned Star Slammers for this special Overstreet Hall of Fame cover - available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. The comic book medium is making history, and history starts right here.
One of the most influential comic book artists ever, Jim Steranko, brings his compelling mastery of the art form to the cover of the book that has been the Bible of serious collectors, dealers and enthusiasts since 1970! Steranko's take on Batman graces the cover, containing the new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, new market reports and more. The most trusted name in comic book pricing is back with the 47th edition of the Guide.
Each year when The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide arrives with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more, it's an annual event, and this year will be no different. The book referred to as The Bible of collectors and dealers returns with its 47th edition, including market reports from top retailers and experienced fans. Legendary artist Walter Simonson showcases his creator-owned Star Slammers for this special Overstreet Hall of Fame cover. The comic book medium is making history, and history starts right here.
The 52nd annual edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide turns the spotlight onto the expansive history of the medium with an all-new feature on The Yellow Kid, as well as 100th anniversary features on EC Comics founder William M. Gaines and the one and only Stan Lee, as well as a look at the history of James Buchanan Barnes - alias Bucky, a.k.a. The Winter Soldier. Of course, that's in addition to all the new prices, market reports, and more from the book that's been the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians for more than five decades! Overstreet Hall of Fame Black Terror cover by J.G. Jones!
On the occasion of the new movie, presenting the classic Three Stooges comics for an all-new audience! Originally published in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, these comics find Moe, Larry, and Curly (and sometimes Shemp) in a variety of zany situations that are just as funny today as they were when they first appeared! [(W) Pete Alvarado, Norman Maurer (A) Norman Maurer, Pete Alvarado (CA) Pete Alvarado, Norman Maurer]
Classic comic book stories about the Holocaust and interviews with their artists and writers, with a cover drawn especially for this book by Neal Adams. An amazing but forgotten chapter in comics history! Long before the Holocaust was taught in schools or presented in films such as Schindler's List, the youth of America was learning about the Nazi genocide from Batman, the X-Men, Captain America, and Sgt. Rock. Comics legend Neal Adams, Holocaust scholar Rafael Medoff, and comics historian Craig Yoe bring together a remarkable collection of comic book stories that introduced an entire generation to an engaging and important subject. We Spoke Out is an extraordinary journey into a compelling topic.
From the early days of the comics industry - like Dell, Gold Key, and Charlton Comics Group - to the indie boom of the 1990s (Adventure Comics, Epic, Innovation) - and ending on the modern-day comic giants (Dynamite Entertainment, Boom!, IDW Publishing), this full-color book tells the history of officially licensed comic book adaptations of every hit, cult, and obscure horror film to receive attention within the comic book medium. The guide spotlights iconic films and franchises and includes a visual guide to all the issues, variants, one-shots, ashcans, and more, an exhaustive tome to the history of cinematic comic adaptations.
Featuring over 80 full-color portraits of the pioneers of comics, from the 1930s, to the 1950s by cartooning legend Drew Friedman. Featuring subjects popular and obscure, men and women, as well as several pioneering African-American artists, each portrait includes a short essay by Friedman. It's a Hall of Fame of comic book history from the man BoingBoing.com calls America's greatest living portrait artist! [(W/A/CA) Drew Friedman]
Rise of the Superheroes is a visual and entertaining adventure exploring one of the most popular and significant eras of comic book history. From 1956 to 1970, Silver Age redefined and immortalized superheroes as the massive pop culture titans they are today. Lavishly illustrated with comic book covers and original art, the book chronicles the new frontier of DC Comics, with a revamped Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, and new characters including Hawkman; Marvel's new comics featuring Thor and The Fantastic Four; The pop art years that saw Batman's new look and the TV series; independent characters, including Fat Fury and T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents; and much more.
There are few places more dangerous than Apokolips, but Superman never turns away from those who need help. The downtrodden slaves of the planet, known as the Lowlies, are ready to throw off their shackles in this comics and chapter book hybrid. But first Superman and the freedom fighters must battle Darkseid's forces to ensure the slaves' freedom. They'll face Parademons, Female Furries, and the most fearsome villain in the universe - Darkseid himself. Is Superman strong enough to defeat the evil super-villain, or are some challenges too great for even the Man of Steel?
Featuring iconic artwork by renowned comic artists, DC Comics Coloring Book includes stunning line art of beloved characters such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. This action-packed adult coloring book is filled with ready-to-color illustrations of the most iconic characters from DC Comics history. From the bright red and blue of Superman soaring over Earth to the rich greens and yellows of Wonder Woman's homeland, Themyscira, the heraldry of the Super Heroes is yours to design and color.
story NEIL GAIMAN, GAIL SIMONE, JASON AARON, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, KATHRYN IMMONEN, BRIAN WOOD, JAMIE S. RICH, RAY FAWKES, BEN McCOOL, PAUL GRIST & CHYNNA CLUGSTON art JIM LEE, DAVE GIBBONS, PAUL POPE, MIKE ALLRED, STUART IMMONEN, BEN TEMPLESMITH, CAMERON STEWART, JÖELLE JONES, JIM RUGG, MORITAT, BRIAN WOOD, PAUL GRIST & CHYNNA CLUGSTON cover JOHN ROMITA, JR. variant cover TIM SALE (50/50 SPLIT) OCTOBER 14 48 PAGES / Full Color. CBLDF Defenders of Liberty NEIL GAIMAN & JIM LEE lead off an all-star ensemble of industry greats in an all-new second volume of LIBERTY COMICS! Dynamite, impassioned comic book storytelling, all in service to an important cause, the incredible contributions list includes a Painkiller Jane story by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JIM RUGG; a new Mr. Gum adventure from MIKE ALLRED and JAMIE S. RICH; The Apocalipstix by RAY FAWKES and CAMERON STEWART; a return to Channel Zero by BRIAN WOOD; a preview of Choker by BEN McCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH; and a special Martha Washington piece by Dave Gibbons, alongside exclusive material by PAUL POPE; GAIL SIMONE and JÖELLE JONES; KATHRYN & STUART IMMONEN; CHYNNA CLUGSTON; Paul Grist; and JASON AARON & MORITAT. Alternate covers feature a new Kick-Ass illustration by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and a special noir image from Tim Sale. All proceeds from LIBERTY COMICS will benefit the First Amendment legal work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
After taking down human traffickers, Headhunter rescues an orphaned baby and decides to raise her as his own. Unfortunately, the Heroes Union isn't convinced that a homeless, super-powered vigilante is cut out for fatherhood! It's a family-friendly, triple-sized, self-contained epic from writer Darin Henry and animation legend Steven E. Gordon wrapped inside an instant classic cover by Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema.
Super heroes seem pretty tough, but they actually feel happy, sad, proud, and angry just like everyone else. Classic DC character art featuring fan favorites (such as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Supergirl, and their friends) illustrates the full range of feelings in this concept board book. Little ones are also invited to talk about what makes them feel angry, excited, or scared. DC super heroes provide a fun, easy way to explore emotions with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Traveling through space and protecting distant planets, the Guardians of the Galaxy stand for righteousness in a galaxy full of evil. Discover their adventures in this Little Golden Book.
The Invincible Iron Man stars in an all-new Little Golden Book! When the mysterious Mandarin tries to steal a priceless jewel, only the armor-clad Invincible Iron Man can stop him. Boys aged 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book.
Thor, who possesses incredible strength and magical hammer that gives him the power to fly and control the weather, becomes one of Earth's mightiest heroes! Boys 2 to 5 can find out how Thor earned his mighty hammer in this action-packed Little Golden Book.
He's strong, he's green - he's the Incredible Hulk! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love learning all about the Hulk's awesome superpowers and seeing him smash his most fearsome foes in this action-packed Little Golden Book!
Exploding from the pages of The Heroes Union, Binge Books proudly presents the sensational solo adventures of The Unbeatable Blue Baron! Since 1776, The Blue Baron has battled alien invaders, super-powered psychopaths and megalomaniacal mutants, but his greatest challenge awaits him inside this groundbreaking, extra-length, standalone epic from Darin Henry, Ron Frenz, and Sal Buscema and featuring a jaw-dropping jumping on point over 200 years in the making!
A super-powered vandal called Blowback is leaving critical government facilities defenseless and the only hero who can stop him, now has the mind of a thirteen-year-old! The Unbeatable Blue Baron makes his triumphant return in this senses-shattering, triple-sized epic culminating with a blockbuster battle that only one will survive! Top TV writer Darin Henry and legendary artists Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema follow-up last year's dynamic debut with a self-contained extravaganza!
Spider-Man stars in a shocking new Little Golden Book adventure! When the electrically charged villain Electro strikes, only the wall-crawling Amazing Spider-Man can stop him! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love this web-slinging Little Golden Book.
Nagged by nightmares? Bothered by blanket hogs? Troubled by telemarketers? Have no fear - Super Sleepy is here! Super Sleepy is the pint-sized protector of sleepyheads everywhere! With her wisecracking sidekick Schleepy, Super Sleepy won't rest until you sleep which means every giggle-filled story is a bedtime story! Created by TV's Ursula Burton (The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm) with classic cartooning by Jeff Shultz (Peanuts), Super Sleepy also introduces Gargirl, Adventure Russ, Cosmic Ray, Lynn Ventor, Senor Uva's Frutopia and Jillian Heir the Bajillionare!
The Amazing Spider-Man swings into action in an all-new Little Golden Book! Only the Amazing Spider-Man can stop the sinister Green Goblin when the villain concocts a dangerous trap to test the wall-crawler's most amazing abilities! Boys aged 2 to 5 will love the web-slinging action in this Little Golden Book that features one of the most popular Marvel Super Heroes of all time.
The Hero Initiative provides help when comic book creators are in need, it's as simple as that. This volume presents an all-star line-up of incredible comic book talent who have come together, donating their time and considerable talents for a good cause. Now, you can do your part-buy this book and help the Hero Initiative continue its noble work! Featuring dozens of great writers and artists, and many of your favorite series, like American Flagg!, Chew, The Maxx, Jon Sable, Red Star, as well as original concepts, as well as an astounding selection of short Heroes In Action stories by more than a dozen creators telling their own firsthand experiences with the Hero Initiative when they needed a helping hand, including Gene Colan, Stan Goldberg, Ralph Reese, and more. Gallery section showcases the work of J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Adams, Mark Schultz, Matt Wagner, Adam Hughes, Darwyn Cooke, and more!
Original cover by Bhanu Pratap, lauded as one of 2021's Best Cartoonists for Dear Mother & Other Stories! In this supplement to The Comics Journal magazine (free for subscribers), working critics/cartoonists highlight the most innovative, risky, and unapologetically artistic English-language comics work of 2022. Interviews, essays and excerpts make this an essential guide for what is happening in comics right now. Contributors include Ryan Carey, RJ Casey, Cristian Castelo, Helen Chazan, Austin English, November Garcia, Joe McCulloch, Chantal McStay, Pratap and Sophie Yanow.
One of the greatest comicbook series ever created for children was Dennis the Menace. But possibly because of the success of the comic strip, television series, and feature films, the Dennis the Menace comicbooks were never taken seriously by comic art critics. But all that changed when a Dennis the Menace story was included in the Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics, edited by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly. This volume features the work of artist Owen Fitzgerald whose work with writer Fred Toole is considered a high point of the series.
It's a golden opportunity to let your imagination run wild! Let your storytelling skills soar to realms unknown to craft your own four-color flights of fantasy! (Or go monochrome, duotone, or whatever you like. It's your fantasy!)
story TIM SEELEY art MIKE ALLRED, NELSON BLAKE III, DAN BRERETON, IAN CHURCHILL, MARIAN CHURCHLAND, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, JASON HOWARD, NAT JONES, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, NIC KLEIN, THE LUNA BROTHERS, MORITAT, STJEPAN SEJIC, JAMES STOKOE, BEN TEMPLESMITH & MANY MORE cover CHARLIE ADLARD AVAILABLE IN LIMITED QUANTITIES! Presenting an all-star collection of original pin-ups by some of Image's finest artists, published specially for San Diego Comic-Con International 2010. Featuring a Walking Dead cover by CHARLIE ADLARD and pin-ups by a diverse list of artists including MIKE ALLRED, NATE BELLEGARDE, NELSON BLAKE III, DAN BRERETON, IAN CHURCHILL, MARIAN CHURCHLAND, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, CHRIS GIARRUSSO, BRANDON GRAHAM, JASON HOWARD, NAT JONES, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, NIC KLEIN, THE LUNA BROTHERS, MORITAT, BILL MORRISON, KENNETH ROCAFORT, DUNCAN ROULEAU, STJEPAN SEJIC, ERIC SHANOWER, JAMES STOKOE, BEN TEMPLESMITH, JIM VALENTINO and more!
24 black hole-dark pages and covers Explore the vast depths of space and your own imagination to create a story with so much pull that no one's attention can escape it! The gravity of the task may seem enormous, but you could make the next big core story that the stores will all be Hawking!
Lars Jansson returns with the eighth volume of the classic Moomin hardcover comic series, and the whole gang is back in action. Sniff is causing trouble with another of his get-rich-quick schemes, Moominmaiden falls in love with the inspector's bad boy nephew, and Moominmamma is offering up plum cake to whosoever should need it. As always, the experiences of the Moomin family are poignant, melancholy, and strangely wise, with just a dash of drolly funny and a pinch of slapstick. Without a doubt, Lars Jansson's Moomin Volume Eight is a treat for the whole family. [(W/A/CA) Lars Jansson]
Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the entire Midnight Western Theatre graphic novel (issues 1-5)! Our feature presentation is an anthology series of tales spanning across the turbulent 1860's of the United States of America. It is a time where rights have been wronged! Where the guilty plague the innocent! Where man and beast have little difference! However, this new frontier has far more dangerous threats than the folly of man! Threats that are Mysterious!!! Strange!!! Deadly!!! In such a chaotic era, who is brave enough to face these most dastardly beings? Enter our heroes: the black clad adventurer Ortensia Thomas and her right-hand man Alexander Wortham! Together, they must confront the monsters no one else can on this journey of blood, betrayal, and self-discovery!
Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the entire Action Tanks graphic novel (Chapters 1-3)! A young boy wakes up to find himself on the other side of the solar system! If he wants to get home in time for his mom's spaghetti carbonara, he must rely on his brains, his courage and the advice of a mysterious talking unicorn guy. As the epic journey unfolds, the boy discovers he's been drafted into the Intergalactic Space Trooper Squadron and that he now controls the most powerful piece of technology in the universe... The Action Tank!
Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the complete Black Friday graphic novel (issues 1-3)! Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. Millions of Americans pack the aisles of retail outlets all over the country battling for the best bargains. While an unlucky clean-up crew deals with the aftermath of the latest Black Friday frenzy, they discover that years of pent-up negative energy has released something very evil and dark into their superstore, which is just the way corporate wanted it.
SCOOT. Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the entire Claire and the Dragons graphic novel (Chapters 1-4)! Claire is a young girl, tough-minded and independent. She isn't afraid to explore her world-which is how she encountered the old hermit Lontar. He believes that if he leaves a cave where he has lived for many years, the world will be invaded by dragons. He is convinced that he must remain in self-imposed exile until the emergence of someone capable of leading humanity in the fight against these terrible creatures. Treated as if he were crazy by the local villagers, he relies on Claire to provide for his needs. However, Claire has not yet realized that Lontar believes that she is the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy!
Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the entire graphic novel! In 2020, Rock God Nick Dillion will step off the stage for the final time, ending his 37-year career as the head of the metal band Gods of Brutality. They are about to release their final album, completing the story he set out to tell 37 years before. In his final interview, Nick reveals that when he died for 1 minute, 24 seconds in 1984, he was actually in hell, where he was tortured by demons. In an act of desperation, Nick prayed to any God that would listen. Thankfully his pleas were answered when Thor and Hercules were dispatched to save him. Collects Gods of Brutality #1-4. 3x4 inch hanging card holder.
Making digital comics collectible! Now individually numbered collectible card that contains a PDF of the entire graphic novel! Full throttle thrills by Karl Kesel and David Hahn! A thief pretending to be a superhero? It's not impossible-it's Impossible Jones! Read the explosive origin of the impulsive IMP as she tries to convince citizens, cops, and fellow superheroes that she's New Hope City's newest and coolest super-powered protector! But she's also a damn good thief, and with her new powers, pilfering and purloining have never been easier! Collects Impossible Jones #1-4.
Everything you need to know about Batman, Superman, and all the DC Super Friends! Boys and girls ages 5 to 9 will love this hardcover Big Golden Book guide to the world of the DC Super Friends! It's filled with amazing facts about Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and all their heroic friends, as well as villains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Two-Face! This is the very first guide to the heroes and villains of the DC Super Friends toyline, a must have for collectors! A Super Friends Big Golden Book is a winning combination of brands for collectors and kids.
Wonder Woman joins her Justice League pals with her very own touch-and-feel book. There's no telling who will get a big thrill out of tossing Wonder Woman's lasso, admiring her shiny gold cuffs and headband, or zooming through the sky in her helicopter. Six fun touchables will amuse kids of all ages.
Matthew Thurber's Art Comic is a blunt and hilarious assault on the swirling hot mess that is the art world. From sycophantic fans to duplicitous gallerists, fatuous patrons to self-aggrandizing art stars, he lampoons each and every facet of the eminently ridiculous industry of truth and beauty. Art Comic is brimming with references and cameos, outsized personalities and shuddering nonsense - Robert Rauschenberg smashes a beer bottle, Francesca Woodman, a wine glass. Amidst it all, Thurber's twisting drawings and laugh-out-loud dialogue convey a complicated picture of an industry at the intersection of fantasy and reality.
The true story of four strangers, picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped to find out what happens when people stop being polite, and start punching each other in the junk. From Eisner and Harvey nominees JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (The Bunker, I, Vampire) and KODY CHAMBERLAIN (Sweets, The Ride).
Stars burn hot, bright, and then go out forever. But their legacy remains. Like the smoky haze of a rock-n-roll arena show, a cloud of mystery and intrigue surrounds music's infamous 27 Club. Some of the club's more famous members include Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse, among many others. These fallen stars revolutionized music in their youth, only for all of them to die at the age of 27. Is it a conspiracy, or merely a coincidence? A rocking crew of 54 comics creators were challenged to use their favorite song or member of the 27 Club as inspiration for new and original comic stories and vignettes. The 27 Club: A Comic Anthology is a free-form, funky collection of over 200 pages of rock-n-roll comics, featuring over 27 new grooves inspired by, and in tribute to, the myth and magic of this club of lost stars and their shining, tragic legacy. Original comic stories, illustrated essays and art inspired by the music of: Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Jim Morrison (The Doors), Janis Joplin, Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones), Alexander Levy (composer), Robert Johnson, Rudy Lewis (The Drifters), Dave Alexander (The Stooges), Richey Edwards (Manic Street Preachers), Kristen Pfaff (Hole), Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeremy Michael Ward (Mars Volta), Helmut Kollen (Triumvirat), Mia Zapata (The Gits), Alan Blind Owl Wilson (Canned Heat), and more. Edited by Enrica Jang (Red Stylo Media), with introduction by Dr. Dianna Kenny, author of Stairway to Hell: Life and Death in the Pop Music Industry.
Follow Dana on her misadventures in and around the comic convention scene. It's a fast and furious look at the quirky characters of the comic community and their rivalries, where the battles are so bitter because the stakes are so small. Dramatic license has been taken with the con goings-ons, but the content will still have you nodding in ruthless agreement. Collects The Adventures of a Comic Con Girl #1-3. [(W) Dana Braziel-Solovy, Matthew Spradlin (A/CA) David Beauchene]
Celebrate "24-Hour Comics Day" with the Batman Blank Comic! You can write and draw your very own adventure of the Dark Knight in this 16-page comic, which features uncoated 80-pound paper (the same stock used on DC's blank variant covers) that's ideal for drawing on!
The DC Comics Universe is teaming up with the Vinimates vinyl figure line! This new line of comic-based Vinimates kicks off with three figures - Batman, Green Lantern and Harley Quinn! Each blocky 4-inch PVC figure strikes a distinctive pose from the comics, and features a ball-jointed neck to further customize each pose. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Valve Corporation and Dark Horse Books are proud to present this complete collection of the web comics produced by Valve that dive deeper into the many characters and events from the game. Collected for the first time ever, DOTA 2: The Comic Collection is a must-have item for comics fans and DOTA heroes alike.
Revealing the extraordinary history of the UK's prolific comic book industry from the 19th Century to the 21st, this ground breaking volume celebrates the incredible artists who made a huge impact on British comics and would go on to revolutionize the industry on a global scale. Featuring a Who's Who of talent, including Brian Bolland, Yvonne Hutton, Dave Gibbons, author and 2000 AD artist David Roach takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current world-conquering status.
Join 21 different artists for manga filled fun!
Following the bestselling The Secret Loves of Geeks comes this brand-new anthology featuring comics and prose stories by cartoonists and professional geeks about the world of comic book conventions from the guests who've attended them across the world. Featuring stories that are funny, sad, sweet, embarrassing, and heartfelt of a geek-culture life that shapes us, encourages us, and exhausts us every summer. Featuring work by Brian Michael Bendis (The Man of Steel), Jim Zub (Wayward), Kieron Gillen (The Wicked and the Divine), Sina Grace (Iceman), and many more.
Dog, Skull, Fist, and Abe Lincoln live in a house, beat the #### out of each other, and frequently humiliate themselves. There is bleeding and sadness; Morrissey would likely approve. The cult hit comedy returns with new stories and a classic in the back. From Eisner/Harvey nominees Joshua Hale Fialkov (The Bunker, I, Vampire) and Kody Chamberlain (Sweets, The Ride). Exclusive Variant cover by Eisner Award Winner Rob Guillory.
Hold on. We're still publishing this? I thought we were just screwing around, and, now, what? We're publishing this thing AGAIN? Just tell me there's less groin punching this time... please?
I've written a lot of solicitation copy in my life. I am always curious if people actually read it or not. If you're reading this, email us at mail@punksthecomic.com and we'll send you a free digital thing. From Eisner and Harvey nominees JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (The Bunker, I, Vampire) and KODY CHAMBERLAIN (Sweets, The Ride) yada yada yada.
From JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (The Bunker, The Life After, I, Vampire) and KODY CHAMBERLAIN (SWEETS, The Ride: Southern Gothic) comes a book unlikely to become a blockbuster movie. Much to their chagrin. ABE, FIST, SKULL, and DOG live in a house, get into fights, murder gnomes, and punch each other in the nuts. A lot. Collects Punks: The Comic # 1-5.
Celebrate "24-Hour Comics Day" with the Superman Blank Comic! You can write and draw your very own adventure of the Man of Steel in this 16-page comic, which features uncoated 80-pound paper (the same stock used on DC's blank variant covers) that's ideal for drawing on!
Celebrate "24-Hour Comics Day" with the Wonder Woman Blank Comic! You can write and draw your very own adventure of the Amazon Warrior in this 16-page comic, which features uncoated 80-pound paper (the same stock used on DC's blank variant covers) that's ideal for drawing on!
Get ready for another amazing one-shot featuring everyone's new favorite monsters! What happens when our monster pals find themselves swimming in the deep end of the boredom pool? Have no fear; a couple of blank pages, some pencils and their wildest untamed imaginations are all they need to save the day! Join Byron, Oswald, and Paxton as they embark on an exciting tale that spans the globe... and beyond! An all-ages story about three monster pals exploring the strangest depths of their individual creativity!
The blockbuster of the summer is here! Featuring Superheroes! Barbarians! Spies! All this plus Archie's trademark mix of romance, humor, and adventure in an all-new anthology! In the first of three all-new stories, Pureheart the Powerful encounters a superhero that looks a lot like himself! Is this other hero an imposter, or is it a case of imposter syndrome? Next up, the reluctantly heroic barbarian Jughead Jones is scaling a tower, hell-bent on saving the day and waging war against a menacing wizard in a tale that action & adventure fans will love! Finally, intrigue and espionage take hold as the world's most dangerous woman Veronica Lodge teams with spy extraordinaire Betty Cooper on a top-secret case!
THE BLOCKBUSTER OF THE SUMMER IS HERE featuring Superheroes! Barbarians! Spies! All this plus Archie's trademark mix of romance, humor, and adventure in an all-new anthology! In the first of three all-new stories, Pureheart the Powerful encounters a superhero that looks a lot like himself! Is this other hero an imposter, or is it a case of imposter syndrome? Next up, the reluctantly heroic barbarian Jughead Jones is scaling a tower, hell-bent on saving the day and waging war against a menacing wizard in a tale that action & adventure fans will love! Finally, intrigue and espionage take hold as the world's most dangerous woman Veronica Lodge teams with spy extraordinaire Betty Cooper on a top-secret case! THE BEST ARCHIE COMIC EVER #1 is here from comic power-hitters including FRED VAN LENTE, TIM SEELEY, the incredible team behind Savage Hearts, AUBREY SITTERSON and JED DOUGHERTY, plus rising talents RUBEN NAJERA and GIORGIA SPOSITO!
Prone to unexpected predicaments and thrilling adventures, Cuphead and Mugman feature front and center in a series of short but sweet side stories that reimagine the world of the all-cartoon magical wondergame. This original graphic novel features all-new original tales, authentically drawn to match the glorious, award-winning vintage animation style of Cuphead! An original graphic novel featuring the colorful characters of the Inkwell Isles.
From Joe Books. With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends - adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred - who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney's Big Hero 6 - in almost 400 comic pages of fun for the whole family!
In this art-infused memoir by the late Jerry Robinson, learn how a seventeen-year-old became the artist on Detective Comics and Batman-and created one of the most famous villains of all time: the Joker. This volume includes never-before-published full-page artwork from Detective Comics and Batman, covers featuring Batman, Robin, and the Joker, and much more. • Never-before-published artwork featuring Batman, Robin, the Joker, and more!
Inside this volume of the popular new DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to create and print your own comic books! The International Comics Library is in a lot of trouble! If Maggie can't come up with 500,000 in a week, Dr. Carl is going to bulldoze her grandfather's library and turn it into a parking lot! To save the day, she'll need all her comic drawing skills, the loyal library watchdog, and her new assistant (that's you!). With Draw a Comic! you'll learn to create and print your own comics books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics, you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer! With the help of photocopy machine, you can even self-publish your own comics and share them with your friends!
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOL. 1 GN (Hayao Miyazaki) It was the Age of Iron, a war was brewing a war between a village of iron miners and the animal gods of the surrounding forest. Marked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. 176 pp. (5x7) Rating: T
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOL. 2 GN - (Hayao Miyazaki) From behind the walls of an iron-mining town called Tatara, Lady Eboshi is determined to rule the world. Much to her aggravation, however, there's one person who has vowed to stop her. 176 pp. T
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOL. 5 GN - (Hayao Miyazaki) The battle continues with no easy resolution in sight. Still fighting to bring peace to both sides, Ashitaka walks a fine line between the two warring factions. 184 pp. Rating: T.
SPIDER-MAN 2: THE MOVIE TPB - Collects the comic-book adaptation of the sequel, plus the debut of Doctor Octopus in Amazing Spider-Man #3, and the origin of Ultimate Doc Ock from Ultimate Spider-Man #14 and #15. 120 pp.
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Pitiless war machines committed to universal conquest, the Daleks have terrified and enthralled Doctor Who fans for generations. Collected for the first time, Panini Comics proudly presents the first volume of Dalek stories taken from Doctor Who Magazine's comic strip. Featuring stories created by some of the very best British comic artist and writers, including Pat Mills, David Lloyd, Steve Dillon, Dave Gibbons and more. Includes "The Return of the Daleks," "Abslom Daak... Dalek Killer," "The Star Tigers," "Doctor Who and the Dogs of Doom," "Nemesis of the Daleks," and "Metamorphosis."
Wonder Woman is a legend, and now she's a Legend in 3D! The Amazonian heroine joins the L3D line of half-scale busts in her look from the Justice League animated series! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, she features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Limited to 1,000 pieces. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Varner Studios!
ART BY VARIOUS This September, DC Comics explodes with 52 new #1 issues! DC's entire line of comic books starring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes is being renumbered with new, innovative storylines featuring the most iconic of DC's characters, helmed by the most creative writers and artists in the industry. To celebrate this momentous occasion, DC Direct is producing an incredible portfolio featuring the striking cover images from all 52 debut issues illustrated by superstar artists including Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, David Finch, Ivan Reis, Francis Manapul, George Pérez and many more! Fifty two images by various cover artists are printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together. All prints measure 9' x 12' and are ready for framing. Limited Edition.Quantities may be allocated Scheduled to arrive on October 5, 2011 Portfolio
Be our guest and join the beloved, independent Belle and her true love, the Beast with the soul of a prince, on an unforgettable tale of love and adventure. Adapted from the beloved Disney animated film and featuring over a thousand movie stills, the Disney Beauty and the Beast Cinestory Comic is the perfect graphic novel companion to the film, returning fans to this magical tale as old as time again and again.
The Fun Never Stops is a comprehensive collection of premier caricaturist Drew Friedman's best comic strips, illustrations, and mug shots dealing with all the familiar Friedman themes the world has come to love: showbiz has-beens, ugly old white men, nefarious politicians, debauched celebrities, the ubiquitous Lord Of Eltingville, etc. Most of the work is from the 1990s, and show Friedman's gradual phasing out of his famous (and amazing) black-and-white "stipple" look to his current (and equally amazing) "lush watercolor" style. The book is topped off with a detailed, career-spanning biographical introduction by Ben Schwartz and a foreword by Daniel Clowes. [Drew Friedman]
Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku and her fellow Vocaloids are back in this latest artwork & story collection! Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comic & Art Vol.2 contains tribute artwork from well known and upcoming Japanese artists, plus comic strips, album covers, and more! All this, plus three exciting manga short stories featuring Miku and friends!
Near the end of World War II and after, a small-town Nebraska youth, Jimmy Kugler, drew more than a hundred double-sided sheets of comic strip stories. Over half of these six-panel tales retold the Pacific War as fought by "Frogs" and "Toads," humanoid creatures brutally committed to a kill-or-be-killed struggle. Michael Kugler reproduces the never-before-published comics of his father's adolescent imagination as a microhistory of American youth in that formative era. Also included in Into the Jungle! A Boy's Comic Strip History of World War II are the likely comic book models for these stories and inspiration from news coverage in newspapers, radio, movies, and newsreels.
A Diamond Select Toys release! The battle continues! Spider-Man joins the fight in the newest entry in a new sub-line of Marvel Gallery Dioramas, perching atop a lamppost over a rubble-strewn environment. Designed to display on its own or with others in the series, this approximately 10-inch sculpture is made of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio and hand-sculpted by Jean St. Jean!
From its humble beginnings on a tiny mid-west TV station in 1988, through its years as a mainstay on The Comedy Channel/Comedy Central and the SciFi Channel all through the '90s, to its spectacular resurrection on Netflix in 2017, Mystery Science Theater 3000 has had a transformative effect on television, comedy, and the way old, cheesy movies are viewed. Now creator Joel Hodgson has set his sights on the comics medium, and the four-color pamphlets will never be the same! Collects issues #1-#6 of the series. Introduction by creator Joel Hodgson!
In 2018, Olivia Jaimes became the first woman to write and illustrate the classic comic strip Nancy. Her fresh, irreverent take on the classic comic strip has become a sensation with readers and has earned praise from dozens of media outlets, several of which have named it the best comic of the year. This hardcover collection includes the first nine months of Jaimes' run on Nancy, along with an introduction, essay, interview with the author, and a special gallery of Nancy fan art by the author.
With record prices established on a regular basis, the market for original comic art has never been more compelling. And now a resurgent animation art market is commanding attention as well. If those areas of collecting seem daunting, The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comic & Animation Art is a great place to start. The second book in Overstreet's new How To series offers the terminology you need to know along with the expertise of seasoned collectors and dealers who will help you get to know what to look for and how to look for it. Silver Surfer #1 recreation cover by renowned painter Joe Jusko. [(W) Robert M. Overstreet (A) Various (CA) Joe Jusko]
Gotta catch all the Pokémon action in this fun new graphic novel! All the adventure and humor of the animated TV series spring to life in this thick 128-page, full-color comic-style book. First, Ash joins the Masked Royal onstage for a fight against the Revengers! Then, Ash visits Ula'ula Island to challenge the island kahuna, Nanu, to a grand trial. But Nanu doesn't think Ash and his Pokémon pals are ready for it. Can Ash prove his skill-and ultimately win the battle? With tons of art on every page from the animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokémon fans.
Say the word and get ready to fly with POP! Shazam in this POP! Comic Cover. The World's Mightiest Mortal takes flight against a backdrop of himself going head-to-head with Superman on the cover of Justice League of America #137. Vinyl figure is approximately 5.25-inches tall. Approximate dimensions of protective case: 7W x 10.75H x 3.25D.
It's time for City ComicFest & Convention of Comic Culture! When the one-and-only comic extravaganza comes to town, Mordecai and Rigby do everything they can to secure tickets for the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet their favorite action hero: Bulk Berk! But what starts as innocent fun soon becomes much more complicated when Bulk Berk asks them for help getting a super rare item that can only be found at the show. Join writer Nicole Andelfinger (Munchkin, Adventure Time Comics) and illustrator Mattia di Meo (Adventure Time/Regular Show) as Mordecai and Rigby embark on an incredible journey through their local comic convention.
Arrietty isn't your ordinary fourteen-year-old girl - she small enough to make her home under the floorboards of a typical house, "borrowing" what she and her family need from the giants in whose shadows they live. A young boy named Sho befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover the Borrowers, Arrittey and Sho must work together to save her family. Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, The Borrower Arrietty is a delight for all ages.
These brand new collectibles feature characters and stories from the smash hit Skylanders videogame series! Each Micro Comic Fun Pack features a stand-alone story starring some of the most popular Skylanders characters. In addition, packs contain a poster and a two-piece collectible standee, allowing you to display your favorite Skylanders on a desk, computer or bookshelf. Start building your collection today! Collect all three!
A Diamond Select Toys release! One of the most notorious Joker stories is now one of the most notorious Gallery PVCs! Depicting the Clown Prince of Crime at the height of his mania, as seen in The Killing Joke, this detailed PVC sculpture stands approximately 10 inches tall and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Shawn Knapp, sculpted by Jean St. Jean.
He's annoying. He's dangerous. He smells terrible. But the public love him. That's right-the Merc with the Mouth may make money for missions of murky morality...but he's become the most popular hero in the world for it. Eat that, Spidey! The world belongs to...Deadpool. The fan favorite team of Gerry Duggan and Mike Hawthorne return to bring Deadpool in to his most successful adventures yet!
• Introducing: Deadpool 2099! • Jump 84 years into the future for an all-new adventure with an all-new Deadpool! • Who is this sci-fi Mouthy-Merc-Lady? • And what's her connection to Wade Wilson?
• Twenty-five years ago in February 1991, the New Mutants encountered a blabber mouthed mercenary who tore through Xavier's mansion and into the very heart of the 1990s. Now, that self-same degenerate is one of the most popular heroes in the world, an Avenger, and maybe the smelliest and grossest person that tumblr swoons over. Come see how Deadpool reacts to life at the top of the world...(hint: he does not handle it well). PLUS: A full array of stories from Deadpool's new allies, the members of the Mercs for Money! Oh...and I think there is, like...some other Deadpool thing this month people are excited about? I forget what.
Deadpool Vs. Sabretooth STARTS NOW! Deadpool has no idea that he killed his own parents. SHHH! Don't tell! Only problem is...he's investigating whodunit, swearing vengeance. Don't worry! He thinks Sabretooth did it! This is gonna be a fun fight.
DisneyPixar is on a winning streak, and The Good Dinosaur will be no exception! Tying to the holiday release of The Good Dinosaur, this Cinestory Comic will engage readers with its unique storytelling that follows the adventures of the young dinosaur Arlo by adapting the film script to comic format, and using screen grabs of the film to create a continuous book-length comic story! Much like Joe Books has done with their successful Disney's Frozen and DisneyPixar's Inside Out Cinestory albums - The Good Dinosaur will be a hit with all fans of animation and comics!
Store your treasured collection in sturdy surroundings every bit as exciting as the issues inside! Featuring action-packed illustrations on all sides from some of comics' finest artists, Marvel's Graphic Comic Boxes will star characters from the pages of Marvel Comics! Preserve your comic collection with Marvel Graphic Comic Boxes! INSIDE DIMENSIONS: 15-1/2 X 7-5/8 X 10-7/8
Gaze into his penance stare! The original Spirit of Vengeance pulls off stunt worthy of the daredevil he is in this dynamic new statue form the Marvel Milestones collection! Seen as he swings a chain from the handlebars of his motorcycle, this approximately 15-inch resin statue is limited to only 1,000 numbered pieces and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by Mat Brouillard.
(W/A) Tove Jansson Drawn & Quarterly"s bestselling Moomin series, created by the legendary children"s author Tove Jansson, is now in its fourth volume and is the winner of the Harvey Award and has been nominated for multiple Eisner Awards. Neil Gaiman calls it "A lost treasure now rediscovered, one of the sweetest, strangest comic strips ever drawn or written. A Surrealist masterpiece. Honest."
(W/A) Lars Jansson After the multifaceted Tove Jansson quit the daily grind of the newspaper comic strip, the reins were picked up by her younger brother, Lars, who, not being an artist, taught himself how to draw so that he could continue bringing the Moomin charm to millions of readers around the world. Without missing a beat, the transition from Tove to Lars was seamless. The delightful and gentle skewering of life's foibles continued with such antics as Moomin becoming a vegetarian; the genie from a magic lamp bringing stolen diamonds; a railway through Moominvalley turning into a roller coaster, and, of course, hijinks with international spies invading Moominvalley.
Moomin: The Complete Lars Jansson Comic Strip Volume 10 welcomes readers back to the beloved world of Moominvalley, where pancakes and jam are a perfectly acceptable supper and wealthy aunts can be altogether too fierce to handle. The tenth volume of Tove and Lars Jansson's classic comic strip features the macabre and hilarious "Moomin and the Vampire" and "The Underdeveloped Moomins" story. Together, the four stories in this collection display the poignancy, whimsy, and philosophical bent that constitute the Moomins' enduring appeal.
Drawn & Quarterly's best-selling collection of the Tove Jansson's Moomin comic strips, original published in the London Evening News in the 1950s, continues in this second volume. The Moomins - a family of Scandinavian trolls that resemble hairless hippos - attempt to hibernate, discover love and jealousy, meet new neighbors, and reinvent themselves in a "return to nature." Discover the comic strip that Neil Gaiman calls a "surrealist masterpiece" and Jeff Bone describes as "gentle, witty, and completely engrossing." [Tove Jansson]
(W/A) Tove Jansson Drawn & Quarterly's bestselling Moomin series has won the Harvey Award and been nominated for multiple Eisner Awards. This volume features the final strips drawn by Tove Jansson and written by her brother Lars for the London Evening News, before Lars took over both the art and writing. Discover the series that Neil Gaiman calls "A lost treasure now rediscovered; one of the sweetest, strangest comic strips ever drawn or written. A Surrealist masterpiece."
In this volume of the complete Lars Jansson comic, Lars's work, already quite polished, takes on a joie de vivre heretofore unseen. The Moomins rebel once more against hibernation, receive an inheritance they're unprepared for, find colonization a bit of a bore, and decide once and for all that seashells are much prettier than gold nuggets. With familiar jabs aimed at Moomin leg length and somewhat less familiar ones aimed at capitalism and colonial politics, Jansson's comics are timeless treasures for the whole family. [(W/A/CA) Lars Jansson]
Moomin: The Complete Lars Jansson Comic Strip Volume 9 welcomes readers back to the beloved world of Moominvalley, where pancakes and jam are a perfectly acceptable supper and a damsel in distress can live in a pre-fabricated castle. The ninth volume of Tove and Lars Jansson's classic comic strip features the beloved Fuddler and Married Life story. Together, the four stories in this collection display the poignancy, whimsy, and philosophical bent that constitute the Moomins' enduring appeal. [(W/A/CA) Lars Jansson]
Fifty years ago, Tove Jansson's observations of everyday life-whimsical but with biting undertones-easily caught the attention of an international audience and still resonate today. This third volume returns to Moominvalley, where its beloved inhabitants get tangled up in five new stories. Moomin falls in love with a damsel in distress, an unseasonably warm spell turns the valley into a tropical rain forest, and a flying saucer crashes into Moominmamma's garden. Moominpappa decides to live out his dream of occupying a lighthouse and writing a great seaside novel, only to discover that he hates the sea so close up and has no interest in writing about it, and a variety of curious clubs spring up in the valley. Moomin and Moominmamma do their level best to avoid the whole mess but, of course, get drawn into the muddle. [Tove Jansson]
Each collectible Micro-Comic Fun Pack features a new gatefold cover illustrated specially for this format by artist Chris Meeks and a full stand-alone story printed on heavy matte stock as well as several collectible blindly packed components. The issues collected in this set are My Little Pony Micro-series stories highlighting Fluttershy, Celestia, Luna and Rarity. There are also step-by-step instructions to learn How to Draw the ponies and a dual-page spread that allows fans to use their stickers to create their own pony play scenes! Plus, each comes with a fold-out micro poster (1 of 8), a sticker sheet (1 of 8), and collectible temporary tattoos (1 of 8). Collect all four My Little Pony: Micro-Comic Fun Packs! [(W) Katie Cook & Various (A) Andy Price & Various]
Each collectible My Little Pony: Friends Forever Micro Comic Fun Pack features an enhanced Pony cover and a full stand-alone story printed on heavy matte stock as well as several collectible components including posters, stickers, and oversized comic panels cards. Use the repositionable stickers to create your own Pony scene! Stories collected in this assortment include My Little Pony: Friends Forever #5 - 10. Start building your collection today! Each Pack Contains: A complete, stand-alone, 22-page full-color micro comic story! 1 of 6 micro posters/checklists. 1 of 6 sticker sheets. 1 of 6 oversized comic panel cards with puzzle backs.
From the pages of Outcast By Kirkman & Azaceta, it's the comic book version of Sidney, the mysterious antagonist who seems to hold all the answers... PI
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOL. 3 GN - (Hayao Miyazaki) Expelled from Lady Eboshi's iron town, young Ashitaka comes face to face with Princess Mononoke and the denizens of the surrounding forest. Standing before a tribunal of wolves, apes and boars, Ashitaka must be careful. 176 pp. Rating: T
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOL. 4 GN (Hayao Miyazaki) A full-blown war has erupted in the forest surrounding the iron town of Tatara. An elder forest god, Lord Okkoto, has arrived and is leading an attack against the humans with his tribe of militant boars. 176 pp. Rating: T
From the horrible 50's comes another 36 pages of terror and chills, with a wonderful cover featuring the art of Bernard Bailey. Weird Mysteries #4 is reprinted to be as close as possible to the original comic.
Advance solicited for July release! The longest-running modern adventure strip continues with 11 new stories starring the debonair private detective, reproduced from the original King Features Syndicate proofs. In these stories, Rip Kirby takes part in an old-style shoot-out in a nearly deserted Western ghost town, battles the deadly Owl and the Pussycat over a hidden stash of heroin, and rubs a magic lamp the wrong way in a Turkish bazaar. After learning he is the doppelganger of the crown prince of a postage stamp-sized country, the bespectacled detective follows the train of a counterfeit two million before being framed by a paroled con man who wants to get even with Rip for making him play second fiddle in the prison orchestra. Plus-the long-awaited return of Rip's original girlfriend, Honey Dorian, as well as his arch-nemesis, the deadly Mangler! The more than 800 sequential comics from January 22, 1974 to October 11, 1975 also feature Rip's new girlfriend, Holly Glowstep, and standbys such as Desmond, Wiggins, and Ma Casino.
Now in paperback, with color and black-and-white drawings throughout. Alex Ross opens his private sketchbooks to reveal his astonishing pencil and ink drawings of DC Comics characters, nearly all of them appearing in print here for the first time in paperback. From deleted scenes and altered panels for the epic Kingdom Come to proposals for revamping such classic properties as Batgirl, Captain Marvel, and an imagined son of Batman named Batboy, to unused alternate comic book cover ideas for the monthly Superman and Batman comics of 2008-2009, there is much to surprise and delight those who thought they already knew all of Alex's DC Comics work. [(W/A/CA) Alex Ross]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, one of the world's most popular and successful comic book creations, began with a single sketch drawn more than thirty years ago by co-creator Kevin Eastman. The San Diego Comic Art Gallery and IDW Publishing have delved deep into the artist's own archives to create this inaugural exhibition celebrating Kevin Eastman's creative genius and his motto: 'Imagination is the great adventure.' The assembled artworks and manuscripts include preliminaary drawings and finished art, illustrating Eastman's meticulous approach and dedication to his work, including his earliest sketches and most recent covers. Cowabunga, Dude!
FEATURING: The Mandalorian - a look back at the story so far. Bendu to Beggars Canyon - How natural spaces, wild places and wilder creatures thread through the lives of Star Wars characters. The Chronology of Star Wars - Amy Richau speaks to fellow authors about crafting the ultimate timeline of the Star Wars galaxy.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Star Wars changed the film industry forever! The Star Wars Micro Comic Collector Packs celebrate one of the greatest films off all-time with a special set of throwback collectibles that will capture imaginations all over again. Each foil pack includes a mini-replica of the original 1977 Marvel comic adaptation of the film as well as a 3-D poster, complete with Star Wars branded 3-D glasses, and one of 36 different Star Wars comic cards with puzzle backs!
Throughout history, the screen's mightiest monsters have clashed: in the 1940s it was Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, in the '60s it was King Kong vs. Godzilla, and in the '90s it was Aliens vs. Predator! Fourteen years before the Aliens and the Predators met on film, they collided in the pages of a comic book. Now, on the thirtieth anniversary of that battle, the original comics stories are collected in one massive volume!
Who doesn't love reading comics?! Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica sure do-and they'd like you to meet all the various comic book characters that comprise Riverdale and beyond! From adventures at the comic shop to superheroes run amok, this is a fun who's who of classic Archie Comics characters!
Comic book shops came into their own in the 1970s, a new breed of small businesses that transformed the way comics are marketed and sold. The shops created a space for quirky ideas to gain an audience, and helped some small-press comics turn into media giants. Gearino, a business journalist, leads a tour through this world, going back to the dawn of the modern comic shop, and also looking at the present-day market. Along the way, he captures the voices of creators, store owners, and players from around the U.S. and Canada including Steve Geppi, Paul Levitz, Diana Schutz, Chuck Rozanski, Bud Plant, and many more.
Jerry Robinson (W), Walt Kelly (A), Winsor McCay (A), Milt Caniff (A), Hal Foster (A), and others From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker, seventy-year veteran of the comics industry, and prominent figure in monthly books, daily strips, and comics journalism, comes a comprehensive history of the truly American art form! The Comics is a fully reworked and updated edition of the 1974 classic that chronicles the origins and evolution of comic strips, from prior to the Yellow Kid through today, and highlights the game-changing contributions of such creative luminaries as Milton Caniff, Walt Kelly, Hal Foster, and Winsor McCay, among countless others. A fascinating resource of enduring excellence for fans of the art form, historians, and casual readers alike, this edition has been extensively revisited by Robinson and tells the stories behind the newsprint page. The Comics is an authoritative history of the medium from living legend Jerry Robinson! Other books by Jerry Robinson include the biography Skippy and Percy Crosby and The 1970s: Best Political Cartoons of the Decade. From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker!
• Deadpool knows who the imposter out to ruin him is! • And he has the perfect bait to lure the baddie out... • ...his innocent daughter, Ellie!
In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby lit the fuse of the greatest revolution in comic book history - the Marvel Age of Comics - and it started right here, in the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR! With the space race on, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm and Johnny Storm shoot for the stars - but after their craft is bombarded by cosmic rays, they return to Earth with the startling powers of the Fantastic Four! These weren't just any super heroes, though - the Fantastic Four were a realistic, relatable, bickering and loveable family that couldn't pay their rent and didn't always love their powers. So crack open this Epic Collection and enjoy the beginning of the series that earned the name "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine!" Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #1-18.
The Ghost Spider strikes! The breakout spider-hero breaks into the Legends in 3 Dimensions line as the newest half-scale resin bust. Measuring approximately 10 inches tall atop a webbed-up pillar base, Spider-Gwen is limited to only 1,000 pieces, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Joe Menna!
Mad Scientist Kinga Forrester, determined to become the Queen of All Media, nearly has the world of comics in her grasp. But she has not reckoned with the nihilistic power of The Crow Keeper! Joel Hodgson and the MST crew do for comic books what they've done for movies, and the results are laugh out loud funny!
From the pages of Outcast By Kirkman & Azaceta, it's the comic book version of Sidney, the mysterious antagonist who seems to hold all the answers PI
This series represents the first time Pogo has been collected complete and in chronological order anywhere, presented in lush full color for the first time since their original appearance in Sunday newspaper section, as well as gorgeous black-and-white reproductions of Kelly's elegant dailies. This volume includes a pig with an ominous resemblance to Nikita Khrushchev and a scruffy goat who looks exactly like Fidel Castro. Both assure Okefenokeeans that a one-party system is the way to go; all will be well economically, they explain, because "the shortage will be divided amongst the peasants." Other storylines spotlight Kelly's remarkable cast: Pogo Possum, Albert Alligator, Howland Owl, "Churchy" LaFemme, Beauregard Bugleboy, Porky Pine, Miz Ma'm'selle Hepzibah, Deacon Mushrat, and so many others. All 104 Sunday strips from those two years are included, with supplementary features (including comprehensive annotations and index) by comics historians R.C. Harvey, Maggie Thompson, and Mark Evanier.
Pop! figures bring your favorite Marvel characters to life with a unique stylized design. The latest release in Funko's Comics Moments diorama series depicts Deadpool and Cable at loggerheads, and each character is in the Funko 3¾" scale. Window box packaging.
DECODING DARTH VADER: We ask what fueled the fury of the Sith Lord. PLUS: Insider's companion to the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, our top 10 Jedi moments from the Skywalker Saga, and new exclusive The High Republic fiction.
Star Wars Celebration Special! Our countdown hits Episode 4: A New Hope! Explore the real-world places behind the hot wastes and wretched hives of Tatooine! Step back into 1978, as we look at the first wave of Kenner Star Wars toys! Greg Hildebrandt discusses his iconic art!
CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI! FEATURING: RETURN OF THE JEDI: THE END OF THE BEGINNING: The legacy of the 1983 blockbuster. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOHN KNOLL: The legendary special effects expert and executive creative director at ILM. ANDOR, SEASON ONE COMPANION: Go behind the scenes of the first season with insights from the stars and filmmakers of the series.
Each collectible Micro-Comic Fun Pack features a new fluorescent ink treated cover illustrated specially for this format by artist Jon Sommariva and a full stand-alone story printed on heavy matte stock. These stories were originally presented as issues #2-5 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles New Animated Adventures. Collect all four TMNT: Micro-Comic Fun Packs including Donatello vs. Krang, Leo Vs. Snakeweed, Michelangelo Vs. FishFace and Raphael Vs. The Foot. There are also step-by-step instructions to learn How to Draw the turtles and a dual-page spread that allows fans to create their own ninja battles! Each pack contains a complete, stand-alone, 22-page full-color micro comic story; 1 of 8 fold-out micro poster/checklists; 1 of 8 sticker sheets; and 1 of 8 collectible Sewer Caps featuring turtles & villains from the series
The sidesplitting gag manga that re-imagines the monstrous kaiju from Ultraman as adorable high school girls! When evil aliens arrive on Earth seeking its destruction, it's up to the planet kaiju's monsters to save the day! But things aren't exactly as you'd expect. These kaiju may be adorable young women, but they're no less ready to kick some alien butt!
Steed and Mrs. Peel are needed! In 1967, D.C. Thomson made an arrangement with ABC Television Ltd to adapt popular TV show The Avengers into a series of new comic strip serials for Diana magazine. The beautifully drawn strips ran at two pages a week from issues #199 to #224. Fifty years later, Big Finish made an arrangement with StudioCanal to adapt the comic strips into audio adventures, starring Julian Wadham and Oliva Poulet as Steed and Mrs. Peel. This book contains all eight original comic strips, restored and in full color: Return to Castle De'ath, The Miser, The Golden Dresses, The Norse Code, Playtime is Over, The Antagoniser, The Mad Hatter, and The Secret Six.
Based on the hit animated show on DISNEY XD, join CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN & THOR for a rousing adventure featuring daring & destruction in the Mighty Marvel Manner! See if Tony Stark's IRON MAN armor can hold up to the unstoppable fury of CRIMSON DYNAMO! Collecting AVENGERS: EARTH's MIGHTIEST HEROES (2011) #3, material from MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS EARTH's MIGHTIEST HEROES #2. [(W/A/CA) Various]
One of the most exciting new characters in the Marvel Universe is now an exciting exclusive! The Amazing Spider-Gwen, a spider-powered, hard-rocking Gwen Stacy from a parallel universe, gets unmasked in this exclusive 9" scale variant PVC figure! Posed on the side of a New York brownstone, Spider-Gwen is sculpted with a high level of detail and exacting paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box, she is in scale to other Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean!
This season, we also present a gift boxed set of 2021's Vol. 7 and the new Vol. 8, just in time for the holidays!
AN EXCITING NEW ERA OF STAR TREK THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE WITH BRAND NEW SHORT FICTION! Get assimilated into the new look of Star Trek Explorer Magazine with this amazing Borg special! EXCLUSIVE STAR TREK FICTION IN EVERY ISSUE!
This is the first of four exclusive volumes that will collect all of Burne Hogarth's Tarzan newspaper strips. Beginning with the adventures Tarzan in the City of Gold and continuing with Tarzan and the Boers, Hogarth and writer Don Garden hit the ground running, and produced some of the most acclaimed stories ever to appear in the pages of newspapers worldwide. Volume one contains Hogarth's conclusion of City of Gold and five complete other stories. Full-color restorations of the newspaper strips, reproduced in the oversized full-page format made popular by current collections of Prince Valiant and Popeye the Sailor! Includes historical articles from Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration. [(W) Don Garden (A/CA) Burne Hogarth]
Collects the years 1963 and 1964 of the classic newspaper strip whose political satire feels timelier than ever. Using the platform of Pogo, Walt Kelly tackled many of the sociopolitical issues of his day: the Red Scare, civil rights, the environment, consumerism. But the strip is also a joyous, poignant, beautifully drawn, and occasionally profound work of 20th-century popular culture. Each volume contains two full years of restored black-and-white daily strips plus all 104 Sundays from the same period. For the first time since their original appearance more than 50 years ago, the Sundays are in full, glorious color.
Advance solicited for June release! Matthew likes to build things. And invent things. So, finding a box sitting in front of his house one day is a real stroke of luck. But he has to pinch himself when it suddenly starts talking. A living toolbox! Even better, Box loves to invent things too, so the two become fast friends. But where did Box come from, and how did he get to be so magical? When his secret comes out and accidentally leaves Matthew's parents frozen, the two friends will have to race to find the answers and save the day. Winner of Best Comic for Young Readers at the Erlangen International Comic-Salon!
In the first 12 issues of the acclaimed series, young photojournalist Matty Roth lands a dream gig in the DMZ once known as New York City. But when things go wrong, Matty finds himself lost in a world he's only seen on television. Now, will he try to find a way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for?
In these stories from DMZ #13-28, Matty heads undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell, interviews an enlisted U.S. soldier who's found guilty of a massacre, and turns his attention to several locals: a guerilla artist, a former ally who's now worse off than a homeless person, and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ.
In these stories from issues #49-60, Yorick and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with his lost love, while the person, people or thing behind the disaster that wiped out half of humanity is revealed. Then, Yorick Brown's long journey through an Earth populated only by women comes to its dramatic, unexpected conclusion.
The first ten issues of the award-winning series written by Brian K. Vaughan (Ex Machina, Lost) are collected in this new trade paperback! It's the saga of Yorick Brown - the only human survivor of a planet-wide plague that instantly kills every mammal possessing a Y chromosome who searches the world for his lost love and the answer to why he's the last man on earth. [(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Pia Guerra, José Marzan (CA) Massimo Carnevale]
In this collection of issues #24-36 of the Eisner Award-winning series, Yorick's unbalanced sister, Hero, tracks him to San Francisco, only to find that he has seemingly succumbed to the male-killing plague.
Celebrating over 25 years of Ys, the flagship series of Japanese RPG publisher Nihon Falcom! Ys: The Art Book collects the fantastic artwork of more than a dozen titles in the Ys franchise, from the original game all the way up to the brand new Ys: Memories of Celceta. Includes pinups, character designs, rare concept art, and more! [(W/A) Nihon Falcom / (CA) Shunsuke Taue]
The strip was a dailies-only serial. This volume collects the complete Hammett/Raymond strips, plus the subsequent stories by Raymond and Leslie Charteris, famous himself for The Saint novels, as well as the Charteris stories drawn by Charles Flanders. Included are strips from January 22, 1934 through October 31, 1936. Check out our exclusive interview with Bruce Canwell, Associate Editor of The Library of American Comics, to learn more about this collection! Read it here.
Issues #1-19 of the Eisner Award-winning crime series are back in a new trade paperback! In the opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova is given the chance to avenge her family's murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Then, as Agent Graves continues to approach and manipulate his clients, questions about the ghoulish agent start to arise as people from his past begin to appear, revealing interesting information about their former acquaintance. And in this volume's third arc, Graves pulls a young man by the name of Loop Hughes into his web of intrigue and deception. [(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson]
A new hardcover with stand-alone stories spotlighting the major players in the series, plus the final fate of Loop Hughes. Collects issues #37-57 of the Eisner Award-winning series. [(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson]
In these stories from 100 Bullets #59-80, the Houses of the Trust are looking for the right angle in their impending war, while the Minutemen choose sides and make their own battle plans. Then, following Lono's ascension to warlord for the Houses of the Trust, players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.
MIRROR MASK REALLY USEFUL JOURNAL - In the film Mirror Mask, the Really Useful Book is a fortune-telling tool for main character Helen. When she needs help, she opens up the seemingly blank book and words magically appear on the pages. This is a case-bound journal which includes an invisible ink pen for writing your own secret messages. A black light pen (with 4 extra batteries) is included so that you can read and share your words. Plus, Neil Gaiman will be adding mysterious text, which will be printed on the pages in invisible ink. 130 pp. (6x8)
SERIES PREMIERE! What if we found a cure for death? Two of comics' most acclaimed creators, SCOTT SNYDER (WYTCHES, Batman, American Vampire) and JEFF LEMIRE (DESCENDER, Moon Knight, Sweet Tooth) unite to create a three-part epic like no other, set in a future where a genetic cure for death has been found. Years after the discovery, one man starts to question everything, leading him on a mind-bending journey that will bring him face-to-face with his past and his own mortality. A unique combination of comics, prose, and illustration, A.D.: AFTER DEATH will be serialized monthly as three oversized prestige format books written by SNYDER and fully painted by LEMIRE.
What if we found a cure for death? The second chapter of the haunting sci-fi epic by Scott Snyder (Wytches, Batman, American Vampire) and Jeff Lemire (Descender, Moon Knight, Sweet Tooth). Jonah Cooke is haunted by his long, long past, but will it be enough to push him to turn his back on eternal life? And who or what may be calling to him from the old world below the clouds?
Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch's run on The Authority is back! This is the Authority. Pay allegiance, or get your head kicked in. Whether they're up against an invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities, or a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God, the Authority are ready for action. Collects The Authority #1-12, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World, and a story from WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.
BEASTS! is a classic mythological menagerie, illustrating creatures that were thought at one time to actually exist, depicted by about a hundred of the most acclaimed artists and cartoonists coming from the most avant-garde ambits of the art world. The Beasts project has fired the imaginations of luminaries such as Tony Millionaire, Souther Salazar, Jeff Soto, Dave Cooper, Tim Biskup, Seonna Hong, Jeremy Fish, James Jean, and Jay Ryan, who will present never-before-seen art completely original to this book, superbly laid out in breathtaking, full-color two-page spreads.Beasts collects many of the best visual artists from the worlds of comics, skate graphics, rock poster art, children's books, commercial and fine art. The book is conceived of and designed by Jacob Covey, Art Director for Fantagraphics (Dennis the Menace, Popeye, Willie & Joe, etc.) and a well-regarded designer and artist in his own right in the Northwest rock and arts community. Other contributors include: Amanda Visell, Anders Nilsen, Andrew Brandou, Art Chantry, Brian Ralph, Bwana Spoons, Deth P. Sun, Esther Pearl Watson, Jason, Jesse LeDoux, Johnny Ryan, Jordan Crane, Keith Shore, Little Friends of Printmaking, Marc Bell, Martin Cendreda, Martin Ontiveros, Mat Brinkman, R. Kikuo Johnson, Richard Sala, Sammy Harkham, Stan Sakai, S. britt, Stella Im Hultberg, Steven Weissman, Tom Gauld, Tyler Stout, Dave Cooper, Seonna Hongand many more. [Edited by Jacob Covey]
In the spirit of 2007's acclaimed BEASTS!, editor/designer Jacob Covey has assembled an entirely new line-up of over 90 artists who did not appear in the first Beasts! volume. Like the first book, the deluxe collection will include a Who's Who of the contemporary art world, collectively crafting a menagerie of mythological creatures, monsters, beasts and things that go bump in the night, superbly laid out in breathtaking two-page spreads per beast. Featuring all-new work by over 90 artists including Al Columbia, Blex Bolex, Brian Chippendale, Craig Thompson, Dan Zettwoch, Dash Shaw, David B., Eleanor Davis, Ellen Forney, Femke Hiemstra, Gene Deitch, Jaime Hernandez, Travis Louie, Thomas Allen, Jon Vermilyea, Kim Deitch, Lilli Carré, Mark Todd, Olivier Schrauwen, Paul Hornschemeier, Peter Bagge, Ray Fenwick, Stephan Blanquet, Taylor McKimens, Tom Neely, Tomer Hanuka, Yuko Shimizu and dozens more. [Edited by Jacob Covey]
Mainstream meets the Underground in Comix Book! In 1974, Marvel publisher Stan Lee and underground pioneer Denis Kitchen collaborated on a series: Comix Book. Featuring underground comix by Joel Beck, Kim Deitch, Justin Green,Trina, Art Spiegelman (first national appearance of Maus), Skip Williamson, and S. Clay Wilson. This Best Of collects them all! Introduction by Stan Lee. In 1974, Marvel publisher Stan Lee and underground pioneer Denis Kitchen collaborated on a series: Comix Book. Featuring underground comix by Joel Beck, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Trina Robbins, Art Spiegelman (first national appearance of Maus), Skip Williamson, and S. Clay Wilson, this best-of collects them all! Introduction by Stan Lee. • Hardcover collection reprinting the best of the 1970s series Comix Book!• Introduction by the legendary Stan Lee and foreword by underground pioneer Denis Kitchen! [(W/A/CA) Various]
Illustrated with classic DC Comics art, this engaging picture book covers Batman's origin story, his awesome gadgets, his many entertaining enemies, and his loyal friends including Robin, Batgirl, and Superman. From the Bat Cave to the rooftops of Gotham City, readers will learn about Batman's impressive skills and feats - and will quickly understand why he is one of the most popular super-heroes of all time! The Big Book of Batman is the ultimate guide to the Dark Knight for young fans, ages 4 and up.
DC super heroes have an amazing range of powers which they use to make the world a safer place. This lavishly illustrated picture book is a terrific introduction to Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and all of their friends. From Batman's brain power, to the Wonder Woman's ability to get people to tell the truth, to Superman's incredible strength and X-ray vision, DC's super heroes use their exceptional gifts to protect people, and the planet - making them terrific role models for young children.
BIG BOOK OF THUGS - Available again. B&W. Your illustrated guide to the truth that is stranger than fiction. 224 pp. MR.
BIG BOOK OF VICE - Available again. B&W (Steve Vance/various) Explores the indulgent vices that we love. 192 pp.
Wonder Woman has been the most popular female super-hero for more than 75 years! Smart, powerful, and kind, she is also an excellent role model for young girls. This book gives young fans (ages 4 and up) a detailed introduction to the Amazon princess, from her origin story and her extraordinary superpowers to her Justice League friends, her enemies, and her most impressive feats. Illustrated with classic DC comic book art, and packaged in a fabulous foil cover, this is a special addition to every super hero bookshelf.
The Valiant heroes. X-O Manowar. Bloodshot. Ninjak. The Harbinger Renegades. Unity. This is how they lived. This is how they died. Now we know. The Book of the Geomancer has recorded it all. But only a young girl - the last in a line of the enigmatic mystics who protect the Earth known as Geomancers - has seen this future come to pass, from the coming cataclysm to the dawn of the 41st century. Alone with her sworn protector, the Eternal Warrior - a soldier battle-forged across five thousand years of combat - the duo must defy their allies to stop the Dark Age that now threatens to eclipse our world. Together, they are the number one target of every hero and villain on Earth. Either the Eternal Warrior hands her overor they take him down. But can even he single-handedly protect one child when the entire Valiant Universe wages war against him? New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (X-O MANOWAR) joins superstar-in-the-making Robert Gill (Batgirl) and visionary artist Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS) to begin a thousand-year journey into the future of the Valiant Universeand rain, fire, blood and war on the heroes of today. Collecting Book of Death #1-4.
Castro Smith finds himself imprisoned within the mysterious Power Station, writing his Book of Forks while navigating baffling daily meetings with Poly, a troubled young woman who may be his teacher, his doctor, his prison guard... or something else entirely. Meanwhile, back home, Vera and Scarper's search for their missing friend takes them through the chaotic war zone of the Bear Park and into new and terrifying worlds. Rob Davis completes his abstract adventure trilogy by stepping inside Castro's disintegrating mind to reveal the truth about the history of the world, the meaning of existence, and the purpose of kitchen scales.
THE BOOK OF GRICKLE Graham Annable (W/A) Scheduled to arrive on Apr 7 B&W. 200 pages HC, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" Get ready for the most extensive journey ever into the brilliant mind of Graham Annable! A classically trained animator with credits in film (including as a storyboard artist on Coraline), television, and video games, Annable has for years spent his free time creating some of the funniest, most poignant comics anywhere. As befits his animation background, Annable's fluid art pulses with life, in stories that practically jump off the page. Alternately poetic and hilarious, Grickle presents a strange twist on the everyday with heart and humor. If you've experienced Grickle before, this is the greatest collection yet. If you haven"t, there's no better introduction than Book of Grickle! Grickle was named one of Wizard's Top 25 indie books everyone must read! The best of Grickle, plus new and rarely seen material! Graham Annables's Grickle strips were selected for Houghton-Mifflin's 2008 edition of Best American Comics. Introduction by Jeff Smith!
The Book of Hope slows the reader down to the rhythms of a retired couple living in the countryside. Behind the static, routine moments of everyday life something bigger takes shape. Intimations of mortality starts to consume the husband, leading to visions and questions. This graphic novel is a thoughtful exploration of the human condition filled with timeless humor found in the series of moments that make up our lives. Musturi's eloquence, and economy will remind American readers of Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan.
Robert Crumb's The Book of Mr. Natural is probably the most famous underground comix character of all time, recognizable even to "civilians." Don't miss this opportunity to snatch up this jam-packed collection of comics from one of the all-time masters!
Widowed as a young woman, Ruth makes the choice to leave behind everything she knows and follow her bereaved mother-in-law to Bethlehem, Texas. While Naomi rails against God for his seeming abandonment of her family, Ruth holds only a quiet, and sincere faith that God, who she has come to know and love, has a plan. It is her courage and unwaivering faith that shine like a beacon for all who feel lost, especially a retired soldier turned farmer named Boaz. Join them as they struggle to overcome sickness, death and bankruptcy, and discover sometimes all you really need to have is faith.
Shadowman. Eternal Warrior. Punk Mambo. Doctor Mirage. The supernatural protectors of the Valiant Universe unite for the very first time to stand against a terrifying ancient threat: Exarch Fane. No one is safe as the fearsome foe has his cold hands on the Book of Shadows. Valiant is proud to present BOOK OF SHADOWS, a supernatural event with master of horror Cullen Bunn (Venom) and bone-chilling artist Vicente Cifuentes (Justice League Dark) that's the perfect opportunity to join the Valiant Universe. If Exarch Fane doesn't destroy the world first!
The most comprehensive pantheon in roleplaying games is back in a new edition for 5E. This massive tomes provides more than 20 pick-up-and-play churches, whose organization and beliefs are described in lavish detail. These churches can be used in any campaign setting to bring a whole new level of detail to the religious characters. Plus, for those who don't have a complete cosmology in their game, The Book of the Righteous provides a comprehensive mythology that unifies all of the gods in the book. The original edition of Book of the Righteous was one of the most critically acclaimed books of the d20 era. Now Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition designers Robert J. Schwalb and Rodney Thompson have brought the new edition up to date with the 5E rules.
The Book of Weirdo is the definitive and hugely entertaining examination of WEIRDO magazine, renowned underground comix cartoonist Robert Crumb's legendary humor comics anthology, which was originally published throughout the 1980s. A low-brow counterpoint to Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouley's rather high-faluttin' RAW comix publication, WEIRDO influenced an entire generation of alternative and neo-underground artists. This hardcover anthology features the complete story of the well-recalled comics magazine, along with testimonials from over 130 of the publication's contributors and interviews with WEIRDO's three editors: R. Keep On Truckin' Crumb, Peter Hate Bagge, and Aline The Bunch Kominsky-Crumb.
Each entry in this book celebrates another corner of DC's past, present, and future. It revels in the rich tapestry of DC's characters and history. Or histories, for that matter. Each first meeting of Batman and Superman is listed, as are highlights of Hawkman's many reincarnations and Jimmy Olsen's transformations. Harley Quinn's most peculiar career choices? They make quite a resume. Legacy characters like the Flash and Green Lantern are highlighted, profiling each character to don the mantle, and Suicide Squad members are memorialized in a breakdown of who was killed on each mission. From superheroes and villains with tattoos to the many cats prowling around the DC multiverse, you'll find a surprise or two on every page.
Written and curated by DC expert Jadzia Axelrod, The DC Book of Pride profiles more than 50 LGBTQIA+ characters in detail, including Harley Quinn, Superman (Jon Kent), Nubia, Robin (Tim Drake), Batwoman, Aqualad, Dreamer, Green Lantern (Alan Scott), and many more. Discover their fascinating origins, amazing superpowers, and key storylines. This title is an indispensable and celebratory companion to the DC Pride comic books.
After the official Worst Day Ever, overweight bully magnet Danny Carter discovers he can use his excess body mass to fuel superpowers. Obviously he's going to be a superhero and fight crime, but when you're years old and you live in the suburbs it's not quite as easy as expected... Written by Eddie Argos, singer and lyricist of critically-acclaimed classic rock band Art Brut with art by Steven Horry, colors by David Cooper and lettering by Colin Bell. Miscellaneous: To coincide with the release of the graphic novel, Eddie and Steven have - alongside musicians Mark Heffernan and Grant Purser - recorded a soundtrack album, which will be released on Post/Pop Records in late November/early December.
In this second helping of horror from Flinch #9-16, read about a heart transplant with unexpected results, the day a different kind of Santa visits the mall, a torrid affair between hardened criminals, and much more!
FRANK BOOK SC - Description: by Jim Woodring; introduction by Francis Ford Coppola In honor of Frank's 20th anniversary, Fantagraphics is re-releasing the long out-of-print Frank Book omnibus in both the classic hardcover format and also a softcover edition for those on a budget. The Frank Book collects all the Frank material up to the mid-aughts, including several jaw-droppingly beautiful full-color stories, literally dozens of lushly-delineated black-and-white stories, and a treasure trove of covers and illustrations.
In honor of twenty years in Japan's graphic design community, the character designer for Blue Submarine No. 6 and Last Exile Range Murata has released his fourth art book, and his first ever translated into English. Futurelog collects all of this comics work from the ROBOT anthology (UDON) as well as all of his covers for Kairakuten magazine (FAKKU). Collecting more than 300 pieces of artwork from his many manga, light novel and doujinshi oeuvre Murata's Futurelog records an acclaimed career in character design.
A medieval saga with political intrigue reminiscent of Game of Thrones, The Golden Age is an epic graphic novel duology about utopia and revolution! In the kingdom of Lantrevers, suffering is a way of life - unless you're a member of the ruling class. Princess Tilda plans to change all that. As the rightful heir of late King Ronan, Tilda wants to deliver her people from famine and strife. But on the eve of her coronation, her younger brother, backed by a cabal of power-hungry lords, usurps her throne and casts her into exile. Now Tilda is on the run. With the help of her last remaining allies, Tankred and Bertil, she travels in secret through the hinterland of her kingdom. Wherever she goes, the common folk whisper of a legendary bygone era when all men lived freely. There are those who want to return to this golden age-at any cost. In the midst of revolution, how can Tilda reclaim her throne?
If you were a goblin, what would your treasure hoard contain? Gems and minerals, biscuits and pastries, finely tailored jackets-or perhaps all of the above. Collects illustrations and essays from Marian Churchland's popular long-running blog, Hchom.com
The Hero Book 2continues David Rubín's epic tale of Heracles in a postmodern look at the Twelve Labors and the champion's fateful doom. The story delves deep into his life, revealing those who would wish him harm on his meteoric rise to stardom, his tumultuous love affairs, and his incredibly heroic feats. Rubín's eclectic style will change the way you look at one of the most important Greek myths. • A stunningly original take on the life of Heracles! • From newcomer David Rubín (The Rise of Aurora West).
The Cosmic Collector is the second volume in the critically acclaimed, all-ages graphic novel series, Korgi. In this volume, things are not going too well in Korgi Hollow. While a mysterious hunter has trapped and clipped the wings off of many mollies, Ivy and Sprout search for answers in the surrounding woods - but they may be facing something that is totally out of this world! Korgi is a gorgeously illustrated woodland fantasy perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien or Andy Runton. [Christian Slade]
Top Shelf is proud to announce the signing of an all new, all-ages series of graphic novels, entitled Korgi. Christian Slade, a former Disney animator and currently full-time freelance illustrator, has brought to Top Shelf a gorgeously illustrated woodland fantasy about a young girl Ivy, her dog Sprout, and their amazing adventures in Korgi Hollow. Along with this big debut, Korgi will also appear in Top Shelf's May 5th Free Comic Book Day Book (Owly & Korgi) with an original story to help introduce everyone to the series. This amazing combination of adventure and fantasy will appeal to anyone who loves Andy Runton's Owly and Jeff Smith's Bone. Stock up for the launch of something very daring and very new! [by Christian Slade]
Civilization is a lie. Hidden deep in our genes is the truth. And it is slowly clawing its way to the surface. Olivia Kade knows the truth, and she has become the prophet of the coming collapse. Her book, SATYR, is an international bestseller, and it is being blamed for acts of senseless violence and bloodshed all over the world. Olivia's own life is in danger from those who have read her work. Determined to conduct a book tour, she hires security professional Connor Wilson to act as her bodyguard. She only has one requirement: he cannot read her work.
This light and portable new edition packs over 100 of the choicest photos from the original volume, as well as 38 new photos, into a compact (and frankly adorable) package. From Betty Grable to Bettie Page, the greatest legs of the 20th Century can be found within, shot by Irving Klaw, Bunny Yeager, and the incomparable Elmer Batters, father of leg art. There are silk and nylon stockings, high heels in abundance, curvy calves, taut thighs, playful toes and towering arches-with no bothersome text to get in the way. Could leg love get any sweeter?
They debuted in 1963, but weren't the instant sensations that the Fantastic Four or Spider-Man had been; twenty years later, they were the most exciting (or x-citing!) property in comics. Fans couldn't get enough of Wolverine! Storm! Cyclops! Beast! Nightcrawler! Jean Grey! Not to mention Professor X, and his nemesis, Magneto! The X-Men brought a level of nuance and storytelling sophistication that hadn't been seen in mainstream comics, and now, with thousands of comics, and ten feature films to date, the X-Men have cemented their place as one of the greatest super hero teams in history. Text in English, French, and German.
In this final volume collecting issues #62-75, the forces of Heaven, Hell, and everyone in between wage a final battle to determine the fate of both Yahweh and Lucifer's Creations - a fate no one, not even the Lightbringer, could foresee. And in the aftermath of the battle, how will Lucifer and his cohorts pick up their lives and tie up loose ends?
Collects stories from Lucifer #46–61. [(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly (CA) Christopher Moeller]
Cast out of Heaven, Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne in Hell for Los Angeles. Emerging from the pages of THE SANDMAN, the former Lord of Hell is enjoying retirement as the proprietor of L.A.'s most elite piano bar when an assignment from the Creator Himself threatens to change all that. Collects The Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1-3 and Lucifer #1-13. [(W) Mike Carey (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) Scott Hampton]
A deadly new threat to all of Creation emerges and battle lines are drawn in these stories from Lucifer ##29–45. As forces in Hell and on Earth prepare for a final struggle for supremacy, we venture across time and space and even places in between to follow the path of the players in the battle to come. [(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross & Various (CA) Christopher Moeller]
In this second LUCIFER title collecting issues #14-28 and LUCIFER: NIRVANA, the Lightbringer is hard at work on a New Creation complete with a pair of inhabitants for his new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue. [(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross & Various (CA) Christopher Moeller]
Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon, a man who has witnessed history in the making and helped make history himself as one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president. Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award for Swallow Me Whole, NY Times Bestseller for The Silence of Our Friends). March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. Book One spans John Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall. In March, a true American icon joins with one of America's most acclaimed graphic novelists. Together, they bring to life one of our nation's most historic moments, a period both shameful and inspiring, and a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations. [(W) John Lewis, Andrew Aydin (A/CA) Nate Powell]
Congressman John Lewis, an American icon and one of the key figures of the civil rights movement, continues his award-winning graphic novel trilogy with co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell, inspired by a 1950s comic book that helped prepare his own generation to join the struggle. Now, March brings the lessons of history to vivid life for a new generation, powerfully and urgently relevant for today's world. After the success of the Nashville sit-in movement, John Lewis' commitment to social change through nonviolence is stronger than ever - but as he and his fellow Freedom Riders board a bus into the vicious heart of the deep south, they will be tested like never before. Faced with beatings, police brutality, imprisonment, arson, and even murder, the movement's young activists place their lives on the line while internal conflicts threaten to tear them apart. But their courage will attract the notice of powerful allies, from Martin Luther King, Jr. to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy - and once Lewis is elected chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he'll find himself helping to lead the greatest demonstration in American history: the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
The groundbreaking graphic novel memoir of a living legend of the civil rights movement, March: Book One has swiftly become an iconic work. Created by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell, this #1 New York Times bestseller is also a Coretta Scott King Honor book, a required text in classrooms across America, and the first graphic novel to win a Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. Now for the first time ever, this modern classic - praised by everyone from President Bill Clinton to LeVar Burton to Tim Cook - appears in an oversized hardcover edition, so the stunning work of Lewis, Aydin, and Powell can be appreciated on a grander scale.
The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. The town of Farmington has been destroyed, sending an unwitting adventurer and his vulpine companion in search of answers-and to quell a coming storm that speaks his name. From author Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Deadpool, Fortunately, the Milk) and artist Jorge Corona (No. 1 With A Bullet, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack) comes the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family's history. The perfect read for fans of dark fantasy like Return to Oz, classic Don Bluth animation, and/or Miyazaki animation. Collects MIDDLEWEST #1-6.
From science fiction writer Joshua Ortega (FREQUENCIES) and fan favorite penciler Francis Manapul (WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS), comes the story of Abigail van Alstine. Abigail is a stunning, smart high school student who just happens to be a natural spellcaster and adept in The Way. Abigail is thrust into the world of magic and soon ensnared in a larger conflict between the Church of Mali, an ancient demon, the Dark Agents, and the mysterious Hierarchy. What will Abby's inexperience cost her in this grand game? Necromancer is a gothic fantasy adventure brought to you by two storytelling powerhouses who pull you in and never let go! This collection includes all six issues, plus bonus material such as character designs, layout, and lots more. Find out about the book people have been talking about all year! [(W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (Cov) Manapul]
For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. What is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock? Elijah Snow is building his own conspiracy to bring down the Four, and he's targeting William Leather first. But what does his plan, which entangles Anna Hark and John Stone, have to do with the first moonshot...in 1851? Collects Planetary #15-27, Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta #1 and Planetary/Batman: Night On Earth #1.
Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry "Features more blood and blasphemy than any mainstream comic in memory. Cool." - Entertainment Weekly Available for the first time in hardcover, preacher Jesse Custer begins his dark journey to find God, in this volume collecting PREACHER #1-12, plus pinups from PREACHER #50 and #66. After merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of "the word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country. Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and the hard-drinking Irish vampires Cassidy, Custer loses faith in both God and man as he witnesses dark atrocities and improbable calamities during his exploration of America. This new collected edition features an all-new introduction by series writer Garth Ennis. Full Color. 352 pages. US Mature Readers.
In this new trade paperback collecting Preacher #13-26, Jesse Custer, his girlfriend Tulip and their vampire friend Cassidy head west to a party of Babylonian proportions. Then Jesse flies to France to rescue Cassidy from the clutches of religious fanatics. His search leads him into battle against the forces of the mysterious organization known as The Grail. [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon (CA) Glenn Fabry]
Collects PREACHER #27-33, SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4 and PREACHER SPECIAL: CASSIDY - BLOOD AND WHISKEY! During some down time, Jesse Custer faces an enemy from the past who seeks vengeance for his father's death. Also includes a story spotlighting the Saint of Killers and a stand-alone tale starring Cassidy, the vampire. [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon, Steve Pugh (CA) Glenn Fabry]
For the first time in hardcover, this title collects the story of Jesse Custer's ultimate battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr - and the catastrophic outcome - originally presented in PREACHER #34-40. Also included: the PREACHER SPECIAL: ONE MAN's WAR, PREACHER SPECIAL: THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO and PREACHER SPECIAL: THE GOOD OLD BOYS, starring Starr, Arseface, and Jody and T.C., the evil bastards of Angelville who haunted the Preacher's childhood.
This title spotlights Jesse Custer's battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr originally presented in Preacher #34-40. Also included: the Preacher Special: One Man's War, Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who and Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys. [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry]
Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God continues as he becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his quest to find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. Collecting Preacher #41-54. [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon (CA) Glenn Fabry]
In this final Preacher trade paperback, Jesse Custer makes amends with his girlfriend, Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend Cassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believed the Preacher to be dead. Collecting #55-60 plus the special Preacher: Tall in The Saddle. [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon, John McCrea (CA) Glenn Fabry]
PROMETHEA BOOK THREE HC - (Alan Moore/J.H. Williams III/Mick Gray) An America's Best Comic. Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip (reprinting issues #13-18), this volume finds Promethea and Barbara traveling an unlikely, but not necessarily unimagined path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea. 160 pp.
Frank Miller returns to one of his most critically praised and influential body of works, RONIN. Theis six-part mini-series follows the original work and takes Casey and her newborn son across the ravaged landscape of America. With layouts by Miller, the beautiful panoramic art by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques captures all the energy and excitement of the original series, taking the characters and world into a direction all its own. Not to be missed!
Part Two in a Six-Part series. Following their encounter with the demon Agat, Casey and her child find there are more sinister evils awaiting them in the ravaged landscape of America. Evils that appear to be connected to the original Ronin!
This supplemental volume delves deeper into the lives of Morpheus and his kin, featuring the iconic meeting between Neil Gaiman's Sandman and the Golden Age Sandman, Wesley Dodds, a tale set in feudal Japan illustrated by acclaimed artist Yoshitaka Amano, and spotlight stories on each member of the Endless drawn by P. Craig Russell, Frank Quitely, Glenn Fabry, and others. Book Five collects SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE #1, the prose edition of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS, and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS.
In the climactic final volume, Dream becomes the target of The Furies-unstoppable agents of vengeance. Dark forces are at work, and what they set in motion will demand a sacrifice greater than any the Dreaming has yet known. The thrilling conclusion of SRP: $34.99 Your Price: $29.74
As the story begins, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of p
Centuries ago, one of the Endless gave up his duties and left his realm, never to be seen again. Now on a mission to find their missing sibling, Delirium and Dream encounter immortal humans and various deities as they try to locate the prodigal Destructio
Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, the Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his ban
The first eleven issues of the acclaimed series are collected in a new trade paperback! Dashiell Bad Horse has come home to the reservation armed with a set of nunchucks, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and a dark secret. But nothing has changed-except for the glimmering new casino, and a once-proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Includes sketch material by artist R.M. Guera.
In these stories from Scalped #12-24, on the morning after the opening of the Crazy Horse Casino, Dashiell Bad Horse learns that two women were murdered during the night. It's up to Dash to find the killers and, in the process, come to grips with his relationship with his own mother. Plus, Chief Red Crow is trying to walk the strait and narrow, but how far will he let Mr. Brass push him?
In these stories from Scalped #25-34, see the reservation and casino through the eyes of a card shark and con man who could spell doom for one of our main characters. Then, Red Crow commits a murder in front of witnesses, and the FBI thinks they can put him away at last.
Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse return for one grand, final story in which Tom Strong and family are on hand for the apocalypse. All this and more awaits in this wondrous final installment of the Tom Strong saga collecting issues #31-36 of the classic series! [Written by Alan Moore, Michael Moorcock and others / Art by Chris Sprouse, Jerry Ordway, Ben Oliver and others Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia ]
Includes a special poster of the 5-part WAYWARD connected cover illustration from issues #6-10! Rori Lane is trying to start a new life in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows of Tokyo sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can she unlock the secrets of her power before it's too late? Image Comics's new supernatural sensation gets the deluxe treatment in this oversized hardcover collection that includes every stunning cover illustration, design sketches, and extensive essay material on Japanese culture and mythology by noted monster scholar ZACK DAVISSON. Collects Wayward #1-10
Includes a special poster of the five-part Wayward connected cover illustration from issues #11-15! The new gods of Japan have arrived, and a clash with the myths of old will change the country forever. Jim Zub and Steven Cummings combine the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Japan's engaging culture and mythic monsters. Image Comics' supernatural sensation continues in this oversized hardcover collection that includes every stunning cover illustration, design sketches, and extensive essay material on culture and mythology by monster scholars Zack Davisson andAnn O'Regan. Collects Wayward #11-20.
Image Comics's supernatural sensation concludes in this oversized hardcover collection that includes every stunning cover illustration, design sketches, extensive essay material on culture and mythology by monster scholar Zack Davisson, plus a special poster of the 5-part Wayward connected cover illustration from issues #26-30! The wayward are reunited at last, but is it too late? The Yokai have prepared a sacrifice that could change everything. This is war, and Tokyo is the final battleground. Fate burns as the past and present clash in this exciting finale! Collects Wayward #21-30.
Don't take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world's most boring book. The story's characters and omniscient readers alike quickly become annoyed by the author's bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale character choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her attention and steer the narrative in a more interesting direction. With Gravel's signature goofy characters behind the wheel, no silly twist or rude body function is off the table!
Misaki and Hikaru are in a desperate fight against Kaede and Blanche! But even getting out of the Layer intact means facing new rivals in the competition ahead . . . and facing the true, personal meaning of the game for Hikaru . . . and her so faraway, so close mother. • The Angelic Layer saga concludes! • The prequel to the acclaimed Chobits! [(W/A/CA) Clamp]
Over 60 pages of gorgeous black-and-white artwork from your favorite AfterShock series, Animosity! Now you too can join the adult coloring book movement by by breathing colorful life of your own into countless pages of Animosity artwork, specially printed on heavy paper stock! From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (Insexts, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Russ Manning Award nominee Rafael De Latorre (Superzero).
From the award-winning creator of Liberty Meadows, Zombie King, and Jungle Girl, this collection showcases Cho's past and present illustrations of the female form and fantastic beasts.
Learn the alphabet with Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the gang from Riverdale! A is for Archie! B is for Betty! J is for Jughead! America's most iconic teens help readers learn the alphabet! This fully illustrated board book pairs the classic Archie characters and icons with every letter in the alphabet to help younger children get ready to learn how to read. Each letter pairs with an exciting image. Kids will love learning with the gang from Riverdale!
This second volume of the Archie Big Book series features some of the best fantasy and fairy tale stories featured in Archie comics!
Archie's Joke Book was a wonderful showcase for the great Bob Montana to share his incredible comedic talents with readers. Each issue contained literally dozens of half-page and one-page stories, each featuring one or more of your favorite Riverdale characters: Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Moose and many more. This is a veritable cornucopia of delectable Archie goodness, featuring over 300 stories!
For fans of TEEN TITANS: RAVEN and LORE OLYMPUS comes the game-changing, multimedia webcomic and Kickstarter sensation from acclaimed creator Michelle Fus, available in softcover for the first time with a new retail-exclusive cover.? hen a young, shy girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a dangerous pact.? But in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITANthe most powerful being in the universe.
A clash among crime families threatens to engulf Gotham City, and Batman will need Oracle, Batgirl, Nightwing and others to contain the chaos! Includes Batman: The 12-Cent Adventure #1, Detective Comics #790-797, Robin #126-129, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #182, Nightwing #96, Batman: Gotham Knights #56, Batman #631, Batgirl #55 and Catwoman #34.
Paul Renaud is well known for his cover art for various publishers such as Marvel, Dynamite, Dark Horse and many others. This book contains a lot of his best work on Dejah Thores, Vampirella, Marvel heroes, and many more of the worlds finest comic characters. There is no way you can give a complete overview of his work, but we'll start anyway!
DC's awesome super heroes are terrific role models for young girls. This colorful picture book, illustrated with DC Comics classic art, details the inspiring qualities that make Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl and their friends so powerful. Wonder Woman knows the importance of telling the truth. Batgirl reads a lot and has impressive technical skills. Supergirl is the only girl to survive from the planet Krypton. Black Canary persuades people to do things with the power of her voice. Illustrated with cool, classic DC art, this fun, colorful book shows how these and other amazing female super heroes use their powers to make the world a safer place.
(W/A) Tove Jansson The treasured children's classic, lovingly back in print. In this companion to the hugely successful Moomin series, Tove Jansson presents a delightful book for all ages in a very intricate and elaborately designed book, complete with Moomin die-cuts on every page. Like the Moomin comic strip companion volumes, this book is a "lost classic" from the 1950s and has been unavailable in North America for over half a century.
A brand-new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! This award-winning compendium of English and Scottish fairy tales and folklore returns to print in a sumptuous new collection! Beautifully illustrated by Charles Vess and featuring adaptations by Neil Gaiman - Vess' collaborator on the hugely successful Stardust - and a host of famous fantasy writers, this new edition also boasts never-before-seen art and an amazing gallery of sketches!
The Book of Ebon Tides plunges you into the machinations of the various powers of shadow, providing everything you need to propel your adventures in the Shadow Realm. Here you'll find an overview of all the peoples and monster and magics of the lands, and all the details that GMs and players need to carve their names in the shadows, plus new options galore-52 spells, 16 races and subraces, 10 subclasses, 22 monsters and NPCs, 80 magic items, and more!
On the dark and shadowy surface of a living black hole resides one Maggor Thoom, demon. After endless eons of success as the star employee of the Insanity Acquisition Department, he has lost his passion and purpose. Yet he knows all to well that those who do not drink the Antediluvian Kool-Aid are soon fed to the ravenous Maw. To save himself from annihilation, Mr. Thoom sets off on a desperate journey of self-discovery: he flees The Void and seeks help on a small, blue orb known as Earth. Unfortunately for Thoom, his arrival is detected by the Archon Hunters, an organization dedicated to protecting the world from eldritch horrors such as himself. Immediately two crack hunters are dispatched from headquarters. Their task: hunt down and terminate with extreme prejudice the potential World Destroyer.
Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but is that what he really wants? This omnibus collects the early stories of Timothy Hunter, from the pages of The Books of Magic #1-32, The Children's Crusade #1-2, Vertigo Preview #1, Vertigo Visions: Doctor Occult #1, Arcana Annual #1, Mister E #1-4, and The Books of Faerie: Auberon's Tale #1-3.
In the year since his marriage, Karluk has grown a good deal, but Amir can't help but feel overprotective of her much younger husband. Karluk wants nothing more than to prove that he can be a strong and competent man - and he may soon have the opportunity to prove just that. Desperate for land to feed their flocks, Amir's former tribe prepares to attack the village with a fearsome arsenal of cannons and guns provided by their new allies. This time the Halgals are not interested in capturing Amir - no one is safe from their terrible assault!
Mark Crilley (W/A) Brody knew that being mixed up with Talia, a dead girl turned ghost, was going to change his life forever. He just didn't realize it was going to involve going head to head with one of the most vicious gangs in the whole city. But here he was, giving himself over to the bizarre training methods of Kagemura, an ancient samurai ghost, to transform himself from a flabby slacker to a peak-condition fighter capable of bringing the city's most dangerous criminals to their knees. Don't miss the second installment of Brody's Ghost, Dark Horse's exciting new saga from thirteen-time Eisner nominee Mark Crilley. Brody's Ghost™ © 2010 Mark Crilley.
Brody gets a pivotal lead in his search for the Penny Murderer and his quest to save his ex-girlfriend's life! But to follow it, Brody has to break ties with his ghostly guide Talia, just when he needs her most! From multiple Eisner nominee Mark Crilley (Akiko, Miki Falls)! Brody's quest races toward its climax! Bargain-priced 96-page digest! [(W/A/CA) Mark Crilley]
Having used his newfound supernatural powers to solve Talia's murder, Brody has mere hours to stop his ex-girlfriend from becoming the next victim. But first, he'll have to pull his greatest feat yet-convincing a furious Talia to help him escape from jail!
A Bubble is the stunning board book drawn by Geneviève Castrée near the end of her life as a final gift for her two-year-old daughter. Using precise, exquisite drawings of herself and her daughter, changes in their daily routines are depicted as a greater story unfolds. Castrée and her daughter float from page to page, encased in a bubble that protects them from the outside world. A contemplation of love and loss, A Bubble is a lasting declaration, a final memory, a comfort for others experiencing grief, and a beautiful archive of one of the world's most talented cartoonist's great artistic achievements.
A children's book based on the popular Studio Ghibli animated movie! The Cat Returns Picture Book retells the story of Haru and her exciting adventures in a magical cat universe using actual cel artwork from the original movie. The book and movie both draw inspiration from the manga series, Baron: The Cat Returns (also published by Viz Media)
[Hiroyuki Morita & Aoi Hiiragi]
CEREBUS BOOK 11: GUYS TPB - Available again.
CEREBUS BOOK 13: GOING HOME TPB - Available again.
CEREBUS VOL. 7: FLIGHT - Available again. Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent B&W. comic being published today! 248 PP. B&W
CEREBUS VOL. 8: WOMEN - Available again. Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent B&W. comic being published today! 248 PP. B&W
CEREBUS VOL. 9: READS - Available again. Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent B&W. comic being published today! 250 PP. B&W
Vaughn Bodé created Cheech in 1956 and remained a constant companion for the rest of Bodé's life, surfacing in underground comix, the National Lampoon, and into the world of graffiti and Hip Hop. Cheech Wizard is a lascivious con-man who nevertheless possesses some degree of cosmic insight. But just who is Cheech Wizard? Cheech Wizard's Book of Me brings Bodés essential transcendent art to the masses collecting all of the Cheech Wizard comics in a single volume.
We celebrate the end of CHEW with an oversized coloring book with art from its sixty-plus issue run, featuring some of ROB GUILLORY's craziest and most unforgettable images. Also, with CHEW ending, it's our very last chance to take your money! Remember: no matter what color you decide to color this book, LAYMAN and GUILLORY will only see green!
Chi's Sweet Home is recognized as one of the most popular cartoon properties in Japan today. Chi, the titular cat character, is beloved by fans worldwide on the internet and mass media. After a successful manga release and a brand new cartoon series streaming on AmazonPrime TV, Chi returns in a brand new coloring and activity book featuring dozens of cute and furry illustrations from award winning cartoonist Konami Kanata.
A collection of Chinese folktales vividly adapted into manga! The second entry (after The Dragon King's Daughter) in this series of beautiful retellings of Chinese folktales.
2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Disney princess classic Cinderella. Cinderella is consistently one of the most popular Disney princesses. This Little Golden Book retelling of the beloved animated classic now features a new cover!
To embrace the Dark Side of the Force is to know true power. Now, Star Wars fans can learn the ways of the Dark Side with guidance from Darth Vader, the greatest Sith Lord in the galaxy. Students of the Dark Side will take strength and inspiration from this one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Darth Vader statue in a classic force-choke pose. The ultimate totem of power, Lord Vader comes with a customizable space-station display stand, a booklet of his most chilling and inspirational quotes alongside full-color illustrations, and a sheet of removable stickers of select quotes. [(W) Peter Vilmur]
The Big Book of Super-Villains gives the enlightening back stories and need-to-know facts about DC's most popular bad guys. Discover their special powers, tricky devices and secret lairs, as well as memorable battles with their archenemies. Learn why the Joker, Penguin, and Harley Quinn love to tangle with Batman and Robin; why Lex Luthor won't rest until he has defeated Superman; what drives Cheetah's competition with Wonder Woman, and the reasons behind many more famous feuds. Classic style DC comic book art and a shiny foil cover complete the irresistable package.
Meet the world's most notorious super-villain, Gru, his mischievous Minions, and the three little girls who turn him from superbad to Super Dad in this Little Golden Book based on the hit movie Despicable Me. Packed with heart, humor, and action, it's perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 5, and fans of all ages!
This new larger-format collection of stories and activities is sure to excite and delight all Frozen fans! One of the most successful Disney animated films of all times, Frozen has been a magical journey to the lands of Arendale, where audiences of all ages have been introduced to the beloved characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Marshmallow, Sven and the dastardly Hans. The characters return in comic format with brand-new stories involving adventure, hijinks,and heartwarming tales. Readers can also enjoy activities such as word searches, mazes, coloring and more involving their favorite Frozen characters. Original lyrics appear in this edition and will be sure to inspire sing-alongs in its readers!
While not necessarily bigger on the inside, this Doctor Who adult coloring book filled with 96 pages of original designs will make it feel like you've been transported to a whole new world. Planets, galaxies, villains, heroes, the Doctor, the TARDIS and the time vortex - all intricately illustrated in this adult coloring book packed with original Doctor Who art. With stunning pages to color plus all the best quotes from the beloved TV show, this out-of-this-world adult coloring book is perfect for any creative Doctor Who fan.
Think you can draw Doctor Who? Time to get creative with scribbles of all shapes and sizes in this interactive Doctor Who doodle book! Cover pages with monster footprints, sketch the scariest villains imaginable and design dastardly foes from your own imagination. Design a new scarf for the fourth Doctor, some sand shoes for the tenth Doctor, and dream up a new look for the Master. Doodle new gadgets, outfits, hiding places and battlegrounds. The Whoniverse is yours to design in this awesome Doctor Who book!
In these tales from Doom Patrol #19-34, the world's strangest heroes have left behind almost every vestige of normality. Shunned as freaks and outcasts, the Doom Patrol faces mystifying threats that must be defeated-at any cost. These are the epics that introduced Rebis, Crazy Jane, Dorothy Spinner, the Brotherhood of Dada and more!
These stories from Doom Patrol #35-50 feature the debut of Danny the Street, the first appearance of Flex Mentallo, and, through it all, an incredible saga of cosmic war and super-evolving consciousness! Plus, learn the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and witness the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker!
In this special collected edition by writer/artist Scott Christian Sava, Alexander Carter has found a key that takes him back to the land of his childhood dreams. Now, every night he enters Dreamland... a magical world filled with Dragons, Fairies, and Giants. Re-united with his childhood friends Paddington, Kiwi, and Nastajia; Alexander embarks on a quest to save Dreamland from war with the nightmare realm. The Dreamland Chronicles, which won best graphic novel of 2006 as decided by Comic Buyer's Guide readers, boasts over 6,000,000 readers worldwide. [Scott Christian Sava (W & A & C)]
The mighty Ikaris! The sorcerous Sersi! The swift Makkari! The glorious Thena! The mischievous Sprite! The forgotten Gilgamesh! They and their fellow Eternals look more incredible than ever before in this masterpiece-filled poster book, collecting the finest artwork featuring the gods who walk the Earth! Whether depicting the cosmic glory of Jack Kirby, the dynamic style of John Romita Jr. or the divine grace of Daniel Acuña, these illustrations are guaranteed to blow your Uni-Mind! Also featuring allies and enemies, including the Celestials, the Deviants and the Black Knight, these are the Eternals posters you'll want hanging on your wall - forever!
The fifth book in the bestselling RECKLESS series is here! Crime noir masters ED BRUBAKER & SEAN PHILLIPS present yet another original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. In the wake of the 1989 earthquake, Ethan takes a trip to San Francisco to search for a missing woman. But almost immediately, he finds himself going down a path of darkness and murder in a case unlike anything he's faced before. FOLLOW ME DOWN is the most intense of the RECKLESS books so far and yet another hit from the most acclaimed team in comics, creators of PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, THE FADE OUT, and KILL OR BE KILLED. A must-have for all BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS fans!
The fourth book in the bestselling RECKLESS series is here! Crime noir masters ED BRUBAKER & SEAN PHILLIPS present yet another original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. It's the winter of 1989 and Ethan is out of town,
Fallen gods, weaponized orgasms, and quantum physics-wielding technowizards collide in Pizzolo and Wieszczyk's beloved modern classic about a teenage orphan named Tommy and an escaped slavegirl named Halfpipe who travel through a post-nuke wasteland in search of a new heart for Tommy's dying sister. The sleeper hit of 2014, Godkiller's devoted following has grown larger and more fanatical since its debut in comic shops in October. Collecting issues 1-3 here, this trade streets alongside issue 4 so the two books combined make for a great jumping on point as word spreads of this unique, grimy, beloved tale that is unlike anything else out there.
In response to clamorous fan requests, the two volumes of the graphic novel adaptation of The Graveyard Book are now bound into one stunning edition. Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except he lives in a sprawling graveyard and has been raised since infancy by ghosts and a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in a graveyard for a boy-an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, and the strange and terrible Sleer. There are dangers though, too, and if Bod leaves the graveyard, he may fall prey to the man Jack, who has already murdered Bod's entire family. Also available in a Slipcased Cloth edition with a Neil Gaiman signed tip-in sheet and additional backmatter, limited to 1,500 copies.
Now in softcover! The second volume of a glorious two-volume graphic novel adaption of the bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The Graveyard Book. Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except he lives in a sprawling graveyard and has been raised since infancy by ghosts and a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. This full-color graphic novel is the second volume in a two-volume set. It contains chapters 6 through the end of The Graveyard Book, adapted by renowned graphic novelist P. Craig Russell and illustrated by luminaries of the comics world: David Lafuente, Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell, Kevin Nowlan, and Galen Showman.
There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife. Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy - an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack - who has already killed Bod's family. Neil Gaiman's Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book reaches new heights in this glorious adaptation by P. Craig Russell. Each chapter is illustrated by a different luminary from the comic book world, including Kevin Nowlan, P. Craig Russell, Tony Harris, Scott Hampton, Galen Showman, Jill Thompson, and Stephen B. Scott, to create an imaginatively diverse and yet cohesive interpretation of Neil Gaiman's luminous novel. [(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell & Various (CA) P. Craig Russell]
The second volume of a glorious two-volume graphic novel adaption of the bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The Graveyard Book. Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except he lives in a sprawling graveyard and has been raised since infancy by ghosts and a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. This full-color graphic novel is the second volume in a two-volume set. It contains chapters 6 through the end of The Graveyard Book, adapted by renowned graphic novelist P. Craig Russell and illustrated by luminaries of the comics world: David Lafuente, Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell, Kevin Nowlan, and Galen Showman. [(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell & Various (CA) P. Craig Russell]
Harley's been to some very strange places in her bizarre life...but an alternate-reality time-travel trip is a new one even for her! Somehow, some way, Harley's managed to find herself in the world of the Bombshells, a universe where female heroes have taken to the battlefield of World War II! And most unbelievably of all...she's gonna meet herself?! Our heads hurt already.
(Mumble-mumble) years ago, the alien race known as the Scrubb forced Superman into a boxing match for the ages, against Earth's greatest heavyweight champion, (mumble-mumble)! Now, (mumble-mumble) years later, the Scrubb have returnedbut with said champion unavailable, the Scrubb have chosen the next-best thing: Harley Quinn! This can't end well for anyone involved. Featuring unbelievable art by the legendary Neal Adams, it's a tribute to one of the greatest Superman stories of the 1970s, in Harley Quinn's own particular, ah, idiom!
It's the sensational team-up series in which Harley meets (and annoys) DC's greatest heroes and villains! Harley meets up with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Lobo and more! But can she keep up with beings of this caliber? Collects Harley's Little Black Book #1-6.
It's the sensational team-up series in which Harley meets (and annoys) DC's greatest heroes and villains! Harley teams up with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Lobo and more! But can she keep up with beings of this caliber? Collects Harley's Little Black Book #1-6.
As the game sessions tick down into their final hours, the players spin up into frenzied action. Their rivalries and ridiculously elaborate competing plans entail 2pooky paranormal phenomena, random teleportation murders, grimdarkness, crazy suicide missions, silly conversations, password nonsense, lipstick chainsaw retribution, wrecking some havoc, and being santa. For older teen audiences.
Claire Scanlan is launching a new career in real estate and has a chance to sell a spectacular oceanview home designed by a world-renowned architect. But the home has a problem that frightens off buyers - it was the site of a vicious mass murder! As Ben Grant - the handsome, successful brother of one of the murder victims - shows Claire and a real estate rival the empty house, Claire experiences psychic visions of the bloody tragedy that implies Ben is a suspect! . [Margaret Lucke]
Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human targeta man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor, when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder...as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DCU hated Luthor enough to want him dead. Collects THE HUMAN TARGET #1-6.
This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Anna, the optimistic, caring younger sister from Disney Frozen. Her older sister Elsa, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney Frozen fans and collectors of all ages! The exciting sequel, Frozen 2, hits theaters November 22, 2019.
This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle with amazing magical powers from Disney Frozen. Her younger sister Anna, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney Frozen fans and collectors of all ages! The exciting sequel, Frozen 2, hits theaters November 22, 2019.
Boldly go where no one has gone before with the launch of this new series of Star Trek Little Golden Books! A logical, brave, and brainy science officer, Spock is the pointy-eared Vulcan who completes the crew of the USS Enterprise on its five-year mission. Star Trek fans of all ages will love this action-packed Little Golden Book based on the classic TV series. This book will tell them everything they need to know about one of the most famous aliens of all time with its fun, lighthearted text and unique retro art style!
Iron Fist is back - and he's on a collision course with Spider-Man! But what goings-on at Danny Rand's company could lead him to trade punches with the wall-crawler and the armored Platoon? Danny will fall prey to the mystical cult leader known as the Mad Abbot - unless his will is also like unto a thing of iron! Plus: Fist joins Ghost Rider in pursuit of the violent vigilantes calling themselves the Legion of Vengeance, faces a demonic evil, crosses paths with the Highwayman, rumbles with Rave, and discovers the depths of despair in a fearsome reunion with old nemesis Sabretooth! But will the Book of Changes make Iron Fist a better man? Collecting Spider-Man (1990) #41-43; the Iron Fist stories from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #111, #113-118, #125-137 and #140-141; and material from Namor Annual #3.
