Comic books in 'Illustrated Book'

Volume 148 - 1st printing. "The Isle of Doubt!", "Murder Town!" and "Fountain of Death!"

Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Paul Orban and Tom Love. Cover by Modest Stein and George Rozen.

The Master Avenger crushes crime in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. First, A Mississippi River "Isle of Doubt" conceals crooks and their ill-gotten wealth, until The Shadow's justice proves to be as inevitable as the flow of the mighty river itself! Then, the specter of death rises over a thriving community, transforming it into a "Murder Town." Finally, the restorative waters of Sapphire Springs are claimed to have fabulous curative properties, but could conceal an evil "Fountain of Death."

Softcover, 160 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 149 - 1st printing. "Murder By Magic!", "Crime Out of Mind!", "The Freak Show Murders!" and "Svengali Kill!"

Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Paul Orban and Tom Love. Cover by Modest Stein and Charles Coll.

The Knight of Darkness investigates magic-based crimes in four thrilling pulp tales by Walter B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott. First, The Shadow infiltrates the world of illusion and legerdemain when professional magician's props are utilized to commit "Murder by Magic." And a nightclub mind reader sees and tells all, but Kent Allard suspects the mentalist's visions are being used to commit "Crime Out of Mind"?

Then The Shadow follows a traveling carnival's trail of death to uncover the bizarre secret behind "The Freak Show Murders."

Finally, is a stage hypnotist responsible when a subject commits suicide before a theater full of witnesses? Only The Shadow knows!

Softcover, 176 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 150 - 1st printing. "Twins of Crime!", "Mansion of Crime!", "Gems of Jeopardy!" and "The Devil's Feud!"

Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Paul Orban and Graves Gladney. Cover by George Rozen.

The Women of The Shadow are showcased in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the pall of death falls over a "Mansion of Crime." Can the Master of Darkness penetrate the cloak of evil to save innocent lives? Next, a ten-million-dollar crime is brewing along the Atlantic Coast, and only The Shadow can prevent the theft of priceless "Gems of Jeopardy." Then, The Shadow seeks to unravel the sinister secret of "Twins of Crime." Finally, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane's investigation of a five-year-old murder places them in the middle of "The Devil's Feud."

This extra-length collectors special leads off with an action-packed cover by George Rozen (reproduced directly from the original painting) and also features classic pulp art by Graves Gladney and Paul Orban, with commentary by pulp historian Will Murray.

Softcover, 208 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing.

Written by Calliope Glass. Art by Ron Lim and Richard Isanove. Cover by Richard Isanove.

With a simple shake or tap, the readers help the Avengers assemble into action! In this truly hands-on interactive picture book, the readers play a part in the storytelling. Through instructional text, children learn numbers and directions such as up, down, left, right, clockwise, and counterclockwise.

Kids will enjoy the feeling of creating the story and the element of magic and wonder.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Andrew Vachss, and Mike Black. Art by Geof Darrow, and Gary Gianni. Cover by Scott Gustafson. The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine is the first new hero-pulp to be printed in decades and combines hard-hitting prose with illustrated mayhem. The Shaolin Cowboy: The Way of 'No Way!' is a kung fu gripping tale of high adventure and relentless bloodshed. The Shaolin Cowboy and his trusty mule battle overwhelming odds and inclement weather against enemies thirsting for revenge and retribution in the battle royal to end all battle royals! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $15.99.

110-36.

Written by Bob Ottum. Art and cover by Kurt Schaffenberger (misspelled "Shafenburger" on the title page!).

Shazam: A Circus Adventure (1977) is a Little Golden Book children's book published by Golden Press. Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel team up to help save the circus. This is the only Shazam ever published as a Little Golden Book, making this a rare item.

Hardcover, 61/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $0.89.

155 - 1st Edition

Written by Bob Ottum. Art and cover by Kurt Schaffenberger (misspelled "Shafenburger" on the title page!).

Shazam: A Circus Adventure (1977) is a Little Golden Book children's book published by Golden Press. Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel team up to help save the circus. This is the only Shazam ever published as a Little Golden Book, making this a rare item.

Hardcover, 61/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $0.49.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

1st printing.

By Frank Berrios.

SHAZAM! and Black Adam team up in this Little Golden Book starring the beloved DC characters!

Even the smallest DC Super Hero fans can learn all about teaming up to lend a hand in this Little Golden Book starring SHAZAM! and Black Adam. The hero and villain are brought together to solve a problem, and in the process, discover what they have in common.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

Add to cart Near Mint $5.99

1st printing.

Written by Jeneanne DeBois. Art and cover by Penrlope Gaylord.

The Incredible Hulk's cousin She-Hulk stars in her first ever Little Golden Book!

The mighty the green-skinned She-Hulk takes on super villains with brains and brawn while her alter-ego lawyer Jennifer Walters defends Super Heroes in courts of law. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love learning about She-Hulk's super strength and amazing abilities as well as her friends and foes in this Little Golden Book.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

1st printing.

Written by Frank Berrios. Art by Shane Clester.

Meet She-Ra, Princess of Power! This Little Golden Book, based on the original She-Ra TV series, tells the story of He-Man's sister, Princess Adora, and how she became the mighty She-Ra. Children ages 2 to 5 who are fans of the new She-Ra series on Netflix will love this, as will anyone who grew up watching the original show.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Frank Berrios. Art by Shane Clester.

Meet She-Ra, Princess of Power! This Little Golden Book, based on the original She-Ra TV series, tells the story of He-Man's sister, Princess Adora, and how she became the mighty She-Ra. Children ages 2 to 5 who are fans of the new She-Ra series on Netflix will love this, as will anyone who grew up watching the original show.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Written by Sue Coe and Judith Brody. Art by Sue Coe. Sheep Of Fools describes the desperate and cruel economic phenomenon of "live transport" (sheep being transported across oceans to be slaughtered). Illustrated by Sue Coe's powerful images, her true 'yarn' harkens back to the beginning of the "Wool Mart", through which the British refined their Parliamentary system, its rules, and dispersal of power. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Philip Cornell, Julie Ditrich, Ron Fortier, Nancy Holder, Rafe McGregor, Brad Mengel, Will Murray, Dennis ONeil, Andrew Salmon, J. Scherpenhuizen, Christopher Sequeira, I. A. Watson. Art by Philip Cornell. Cover by Luke Spooner. Foreword by Leslie S. Klinger. Imagine that Sherlock Holmes' best friend, roommate, fellow investigator, and biographer was, indeed, a doctor, just not John H. Watson, as we see different doctors from history and literature-such Dr. Jekyll, Dr. Van Helsing, or gunslinger the Doc Holliday-occupy the vacancy at 221B Baker Street! Twelve mind-bending tales by talented genre-ists including Nancy Holder, Dennis O'Neil, Will Murray, and others! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 334 pages, Text (with 2 B&W Illustrations). Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Art and cover by Gris Grimly.

The first book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle starring two of the most famous classic literary characters - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson - is rendered in a completely fresh, modern, and twisted way, by acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Gris Grimly.

A man lies dead in an empty house, not a mark upon him, and no clues, save for the word RACHE scrawled in blood on the wall above. Elsewhere, a former army doctor called John Watson and a brilliant eccentric called Sherlock Holmes meet for the first time. The modern master of gothic romanticism, Gris Grimly, bringing this thrilling tale of love and revenge to a new generation of readers.

This handsome volume includes the full, original text as well as over seventy color and black and white illustrations.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Written by Barbara Hambly. Art and cover by Timothy Lantz. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, teams up with other adventurers and investigators for this all-new anthology! This original anthology features brand-new tales of the world's first consulting detective, Mr Sherlock Holmes - a sequel to the classic Holmes novel The Sign of the Four, a team-up with Professor Challenger, plus Arsene Lupin, Lawrence of Arabia, Calamity Jane, Sexton Blake, Harry Houdini, and many more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Written by Patrick McDonnell. Art and cover by Naoko Stoop. Hoshi the sea star looks up in the sky and sees the stars shining. She wishes that she too could be in the sky amongst the brilliant stars - and as she imagines how much better it would be up in the air, she fails to appreciate the beautiful world that surrounds her underwater. It takes Hoshi's friends, old and new, to help her realize that her shine comes from within. With gorgeous illustrations depicting colorful underwater life, Shine! teaches about the wonders that can be found inside ourselves. Naoko's gorgeous use of plywood as the canvas for her work offers the perfect texture and pattern to evoke waves and sea currents in the underwater scenes. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Mink. Art and cover by Yoshitaka Amano.

Former special forces soldier and now elite Scout bounty hunter Daniel Legend is leaving the mean streets of Los Angeles for the meaner streets of Shinjuku. In the real world, Tokyo's most cosmopolitan ward-center of metropolitan power, crossroads of traffic, den of vice. But in Shinjuku, Daniel Legend, in search of his missing sister Angela, discovers the unreal city: Shinjuku. In this realm where lowlife crooks and subterranean monsters spill blood alike in the shadows, three rival yakuza leaders hold control over every earthly crime in a tense triad of greed.

Film and video director Christopher "mink" Morrison, veteran of Quentin Tarantino and Lawrence Bender's A Band Apart, is the author of Shinjuku, a story whose urban mix of action and horror is illustrated with raw, propulsive energy by world-famous illustrator Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D).

o Includes 130 original paintings by artist Yoshitaka Amano!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text (with PC/PB&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing.

By Calon Riel.

103rd Edition - Volume Two/Number One: 2290-91

The standard reference guide to the vessels of the Star Fleet.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, Text (with PC/PB&W Ship Diagrams).

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Jouni Koponen. This chapbook features a story of Lovecraftian horror by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Finnish artist, Jouni Koponen. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 38 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies.