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1st printing.

By Dave Gibbson and Tim Pilcher.

A comprehensive, in-depth, and personal journey through the eyes of one of the world's most famous comics creators!

Presented as alphabetically chaptered memoirs, these extensive anecdotes cover a legendary life in comics, from working on Doctor Who and meeting Tom Baker to being inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame. Gibbons also discusses, for the first time anywhere, the reasons why he and fellow Watchmen cocreator Alan Moore no longer speak. Packed with over 300 iconic, rarely seen, and unpublished art pieces and photographs, Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography not only entertains, but peels back the layers of a fascinating career in comics.

o Rarely seen and unpublished art and photographs from Dave Gibbons!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Andrew Hoberek. Now with full color illustrations! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's Watchmen has been widely hailed as a landmark in the development of the graphic novel. Demonstrating a keen eye for historical detail, Considering Watchmen gives readers a new appreciation of just how radical Moore and Gibbons's blend of gritty realism and formal experimentation was back in 1986. The book also considers Watchmen's place in the history of the comics industry, reading the graphic novel's playful critique of superhero marketing alongside Alan Moore's public statements about the rights to the franchise. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $29.95.

A 24 page pamphlet given away at an "exhibition of original drawings of American artists at the Huntington Library" in San Marino, California. The exhibition ran from March through April 1937 and showcased editorial cartoons of the day. Five page introduction is a short essay called "Caricature and Cartoon." 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", B&W.

1st printing. By Steve Ditko. Steve Ditko's most creative comics are lovingly reproduced in a beautiful large format hardback book, "The Creativity of Steve Ditko," a companion to Craig Yoe's previous "The Art of Ditko." Forward by Paul Levitz with revealing essays by Mike Gold, Jack Harris, Mikal Banta, and Amber Stanton. Amber, daughter of fetish artist Eric Stanton, gives ground-breaking background about when her father and Ditko shared a studio for nearly a decade and worked on each others projects during the creation of Spider-Man. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Gregory L. Reece. Vampires and werewolves; phantoms and phantasms: looming out of the fog leaps the menacing spectre of the lycanthrope, ghoul or blood-crazed zombie. Intrigued by some of the most sinister, yet at the same time most compelling, legends of western civilization, Gregory L Reece dusts down his stake and crucifix, loads his silver bullets and takes off into the wilds in search of answers and fresh adventures. Rummaging around in crumbling tombs and cobwebbed sarcophagi, his latest quest leads him into the haunted realm of the dead and the undead: of those carnivorous, nocturnal hunters that might perhaps better be left undisturbed. Why, he asks, is our culture obsessed by the eerie and the macabre? Why, despite its horrors, does the 'dark side' of the supernatural - its seances and ghost-hunting, demonic possession and the occult - call to us with such dangerous allure? Whether tracking night-stalking werewolves, chanting black magic mantras with Satanists, or interviewing a funereal modern-day Count Dracula, Reece is determined to uncover the truth. A wry exploration of a secret and secretive subculture, "Creatures of the Night" is at the same time a bold and startling journey into a wraithlike world that has so often seemed to lie beyond the limits of rational comprehension - until now. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, text (with B&W Illustrations).

1st printing.

Cover by George Perez.

This new title collects The History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2 (By Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, and Karl Kesel), pre-Crisis appearances of the Monitor, behind-the-scenes material and more.

Hardcover, 467 pages, full color.

NOTE: This item was originally only available in the Crisis on Infinite Earths HC Box Set (2019 DC).

1st printing.

Edited by Thomas Giddens.

In this edited collection, scholars from a variety of disciplines examine comics by addressing materiality and form as well as the wider economic and political contexts of comics' creation and reception. Through this lens, influenced by poststructuralist theories, contributors explore and elaborate other possibilities for working with comics as a critical resource, consolidating the emergence of these alternative modes of engagement in a single text.

This opens comics studies to a wider array of resources, perspectives, and modes of engagement. Featuring contributions by Christopher Pizzino, Lisa DeTora, Yasemin J. Erden, Timothy D. Peters, Lydia Wysocki, Maggie Gray, Paul Fisher Davies, Nicola Streeten, Vladislav Maksimov, Peter Goodrich, Matthew J.A. Green, Adam Gearey and Thomas Giddens.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 332 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $30.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-L: 100 Bullets to Lucifer!" Edited by by Bart H. Beaty and Stephen Weiner. Focusing on the graphic novel format, these volumes cover all the major players of the modern era! Get detailed descriptions of Creators and Publishers, Publication History, Plot, Main Characters, Artistic Style, Themes, Impact on pop culture, and related (further) reading. All-Star Batman to The Goon, Animal Man to Kick-Ass, Concrete to League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, their all here! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 424 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Each Volume sold separately.

Add to cart Fine $39.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "M-Z Apendixes: Madman to Y the Last Man!" Edited by by Bart H. Beaty and Stephen Weiner. Focusing on the graphic novel format, these volumes cover all the major players of the modern era! Get detailed descriptions of Creators and Publishers, Publication History, Plot, Main Characters, Artistic Style, Themes, Impact on pop culture, and related (further) reading. Marvel Zombies to Uncle Sam, Miracleman to Wolverine, Preacher to X-Men Days of Future Past, their all here! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 394 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Each Volume sold separately.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Man of Steel (1986) #1-6. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series)#64. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. "Spotlight on: Issues #129-145!" By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Uncanny X-Men #129-145. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. "Spotlight on: Issues #1-4!" By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Watchmen (1986)#1-4. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Text by Carl Richter. Art and cover by R. Crumb.

Finally, a comprehensive guide to everything Crumb has published during his decades-long career in cartooning. All of Crumb's published work to date-from comics and magazines to book and record covers to merchandise like buttons and t-shirts, as well as listings of articles, interviews, characters, and comic strip titles-are organized into one handy collection. Peppered throughout with illustrations and featuring a splashy color gallery of rare pieces, The Crumb Compendium is an essential text for Crumb fans and scholars alike.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, B&W.

Cover price $30.00.

Limited Edition - 1st printing.

Compiled by Carl Richter.

The Comics. The Magazines. The Books. The Cards. The Posters. The Film. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. This book catalogues Robert Crumb's bibliography 1981-1994.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, Text (with a few B&W Illustrations).

1st printing.

Compiled by Carl Richter.

The Comics. The Magazines. The Books. The Cards. The Posters. The Film. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. This book catalogues Robert Crumb's bibliography 1981-1994.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, Text (with a few B&W Illustrations).

1st printing. By Tom Shapira. Curing the Postmodern Blues explores Grant Morrison and Chris Weston's The Filth as a response to the postmodern condition. The volume also explores The Filth's relationship to The Invisibles, to The Matrix, and to the work of Alan Moore. Includes interviews with Grant Morrison, Chris Weston, and inker Gary Erskine, plus preliminary art from Weston. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Dan Spiegle is one of the most respected comic artists of the last 60 years, with a career spanning the Golden Age of comics through the modern era. In this book, author John Coates documents Dan's entire life in comics through interviews filled with insight into the comic industry, colorful anecdotes of meeting celebrities, plus an examination of Dan's artists process. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $17.95.

1st printing.

Edited by Andrea Juno.

Gathered together by editor Andrea Juno (Angry Women, Modern Primitives) are 14 of the most provocative, vital and boundary-breaking artists of today. Their work ranges from comix, manga, cartoons, graphix, hip-hop and graffiti-inspired art to porn.

Featuring Art Speigelman, Dan Clowes, Julie Doucet, Chris Ware, G.B. Jones, Diane Noomin, Emiko "Carol" Shimoda, Chester Brown, Ted Rall, Eli Langer, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Phoebe Gloecknier, Keith Mayerson, Matt Reid, and much, much more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 222 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Text By Stephen Wiacek. Foreword by Grant Morrison.

If you want to truly understand DC Comics, The DC Book is your one-stop guide to the DC Multiverse. It is a unique and insightful examination of this mind-boggling comics universe that takes readers on a compelling journey from the dawn of Super Heroes to the formation of the Dark Multiverse... and beyond.

From the world's finest super-heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to iconic villains like the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Darkseid, to mythic realms like Apokolips and Themyscira, to cosmic energies like The Source and The Speed Force, The DC Book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped DC Comics over the past 80 years.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

By Randall Lotowycz.

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.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.00.

1st printing. By Jadzia Axelrod. Cover by Paulina Ganucheau. 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. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $27.95

1st printing. By Nick Jones and Stephen Wiacek. Foreword by Michael E. Uslan. From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history. See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times. Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Trace DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, and its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937. The book details all the major DC publishing landmarks and more, displayed clearly, month by month. Highlighting the debuts of iconic super heroes like Superman and Batman, the geniuses that invented them, and the real-life events, like the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, that shaped the atmosphere of the times, DC Comics: A Visual History follows the characters' foray into the real world through TV series and blockbuster movies. This updated and expanded edition, with 16 new pages to cover 2010-2014, features a new slipcase design along with two new prints packed inside. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Updated Edition - 2nd or later printing. By Daniel Wallace. Trace DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, and its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937. The book details all the major DC publishing landmarks and more, displayed clearly, month by month. Highlighting the debuts of iconic super heroes like Superman and Batman, the geniuses that invented them, and the real-life events, like the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, that shaped the atmosphere of the times, DC Comics: A Visual History follows the characters' foray into the real world through TV series and blockbuster movies. This updated and expanded edition, with 16 new pages to cover 2010-2014, features a new slipcase design along with two new prints packed inside. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 376 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel's eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world. This groundbreaking book explores the history of DC Comics before it became the behemoth we know today; the pulp stories that formed the basis for all the different kinds of comics that exist today. Titles included in this historical reprint include Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow (script: Wheeler-Nicholson; art: Leo O'Mealia), Blood Pearls (script: Wheeler-Nicholson; art: Munson Paddock), Foe of the Borgias (script and art: Sven Elven), The Golden Dragon (script and art- Tom Hickey), and more!

All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s; and also included are all the pulps that the comics were based on! With an essay from Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson on the formation of National Allied Publications, an introduction by Jim Steranko, and an afterward by comics historian Tom Andrae.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Featuring a spectacular, wraparound cover by fan-favorite artist Alex Ross, this revised edition of the definitive guide to the characters of the DC Universe offers even more incredible detail and imagery with 48 brand-new pages packed with major updates on characters and storylines. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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Updated and Expanded Edition - 2nd and later printings. Featuring a spectacular, wraparound cover by fan-favorite artist Alex Ross, this revised edition of the definitive guide to the characters of the DC Universe offers even more incredible detail and imagery with 48 brand-new pages packed with major updates on characters and storylines. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning and Alex Irvine. Art and cover by Carlo Pagulayan. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 368 pages, full color.

Up-to-Date Edition - 1st printing. Text by Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Sven Wilson, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Nick Jones, and Dan Wallace. Foreword by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Matt Manning and Cefn Ridout. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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All-New Edition

2nd and later printings. Text by Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Sven Wilson, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Nick Jones, and Dan Wallace. Foreword by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Matt Manning and Cefn Ridout. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

New (2021) Edition - 1st printing.

Text by Matthew K. Manning, Stephen (Win) Wiacek, Melanie Scott, Nick Jones, Landry Q. Walker, Alan Cowsill, Alex Irvine, Steve Korte, Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jiminez, Dan Wallace, and Sven Wilson. Cover by Mikel Janin. Foreword by Jim Lee. Introduction by Matthew K. Manning.

Explore the latest developments and clashes in the DC Comics Universe.

The iconic Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC Comics characters. This new edition of the encyclopedia brings everything up to date once more, providing an accessible and illustrated guide to this world. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, and featuring a foreword by Jim Lee, this authoritative tome covers more than 1,200 heroes and villains in extensive detail.

Catch up with comics characters featured in film and television as well as the impact of key crossover events such as Rebirth, Doomsday Clock, and Death Metal. With a brand-new cover design, and comic artwork, more than 80 years of comics history explodes off every page!

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

From Batgirl to Wonder Woman, all of the greatest female characters of the DC Comics universe are paid homage in alphabetical order in this epic tome. DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments. is broken down, moment by moment, to give readers a better understanding to pivotal points in the development of their favorite heroines as well as the wide scope of the DC Comics extended universe. Now in a larger size to give you an even closer look at your favorite heroines.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Revised Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

Every hero needs a villain. In fighting them, the extreme superiority of our heroes is revealed. The methods and morals of villains are usually the key difference between them and the heroes. Brilliant and sinister, calculating and rash, the most spectacular and horrifying moments of the villains in the DC Comics Universe are explored in DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments. DC Comics has created some of the most twisted and complex villainous characters in the world of comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Discover the origins, secrets, and nefarious schemes of the most powerful and corrupt villains in the DC Universe in this lavishly illustrated visual history, now available in paperback for the first time. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe's remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, DC Comics: Super-Villains explores the story of these beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artists, including Jim Lee, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, and Chuck Dixon. Featuring a foreword by filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith, and an exclusive cover illustrated by acclaimed artist Frank Cho. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

New Edition - 1st printing.

Is Superman the strongest super-hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil super-villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics.

It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

New Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Is Superman the strongest super-hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil super-villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics.

It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Fine $12.00

1st printing.

Text by Daniel Wallace. Cover by Neal Adams.

Fans of comic book cover art have come to relish a phenomenon that began in 1986 with the first issue of The Man of Steel, which featured two different covers from artist John Byrne. The notion of so-called "variant covers" caught on and has now become a regular part of DC Comics' diverse output, with a wildly creative set of alternate covers being created for many key issues. Now you can explore the world of these alternative works of art with DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced, with insight into the design process from leading comic artists and industry experts.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Edition - 1st printing.

Text by Daniel Wallace. Cover by Frank Cho.

A PREVIEWS Exclusive! For the first time ever, explore the complete visual history of DC Comics variant comic book covers in this amazing collection, with an exclusive cover art by Frank Cho. DC Comics cover art is some of the most celebrated in the world, from the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1 to the iconic covers that adorn classics such as Batman: The Killing Joke and Watchmen. Now you can explore the world of these alternative works of art with DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced, with insight into the design process from leading comic artists and industry experts. Featuring an astounding collection of covers featuring DC Comics' remarkable characters, DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History is the perfect gift for casual fans and comic book aficionados alike. Featured artists include Jock, Adam Hughes, Jim Lee, Alex Ross, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Darwyn Cooke, Dave Johnson, Mike Allred, Dan Panosian, and Brian Bolland.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

New Edition - 1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning, Alan Cowsill, and Alex Irvine.

In 1938, Superman led the charge. The world's first super-hero was soon followed by his Justice League teammates Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, Shazam, and Green Lantern.

You can trace these characters' evolution, and learn about the company and creators who made them the enduring pop culture icons they are today in DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle, the most comprehensive, chronological history of DC Comics ever published. Fully updated, this best-selling, visually stunning book details the debuts and careers of every major hero and villain in the DC Universe. It also chronicles the company's fascinating history, highlighting its publishing milestones and expansion into movies and television, alongside the real-world events that shaped the times.

Hardcover, (with Slipcase) 10-in. x 12-in., 378 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Hold the comic book history of DC Comics' Detective Comics in the palm of your hand with DC Comics: Detective Comics: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 1. Featuring covers from the inception of Detective Comics in 1937 to the introduction of Batman and his heroic adventures, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Hold the comic book history of DC Comics' Detective Comics in the palm of your hand with DC Comics: Detective Comics: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 2. Featuring covers from Batman's adventures in 1962, to the beginning of the Modern Age of comics, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Celebrate Batman's 80th Anniversary and explore the origin of Batman through DC Comics' Detective Comics covers in this third volume of the miniature art book series. Featuring covers from Detective Comics' 600th issue to the New 52 and present day, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

NOTE: May or may NOT include Cover Sash.

1st printing.

Text by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Studio Muti.

The first in a series of large-scale interactive books that explore the iconic locations from the world of DC Comics, DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City combines striking full-color illustrations of Gotham City with interactive elements that reveal the secrets of the most fascinating locations from the birthplace of the Dark Knight. Explore famous landmarks like the Batcave, Arkham Asylum, and Wayne Manor and uncover the mysteries of the Gotham City.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing.

By Stephen Wiacek.

Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse.

From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics.

Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

What can Superman tell us about force, gravity, and motion? What makes flight possible (other than a cape)? Can science explain how Wonder Woman's plane is invisible? Does Martian Manhunter weigh more on Earth or on Mars? Are there rocks, like Kryptonite, that can make humans sick? How does Aquaman breathe underwater? What is the sound barrier and what happens when The Flash breaks it - and what would he need to eat for breakfast to have enough energy to run that fast? DC Super Hero Science is a clever, clear, action-packed exploration of popular science topics experienced through the lens of DC's beloved super heroes.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

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.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

1st printing. By Melanie Scott. Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes? Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia features more than 230 incredible DC characters, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Aquaman, and so many more. The epic, DC universe-changing REBIRTH event was followed by the momentous DAWN OF DC, which affected many characters and their stories. This comprehensive guide explores these changes alongside stunning new comic images, vital statistics, and key details of each character's powers, from super-strength to sorcery. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Hold the first part of the complete comic covers history of Wonder Woman in the palm of your hands with DC Comics: Wonder Woman: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 1. Starting from the first comic featuring the Amazonian warrior-princess in 1942, this miniature art book compiles the covers of the first few hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, all bound together at a readable pocket-book size that makes the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Hold the complete comic covers history of Wonder Woman in the palm of your hands with DC Comics: Wonder Woman: The Complete Covers Omnibus Volume 2. Featuring exciting classic imagery of the Amazonian warrior, this miniature art book compiles the covers of nearly a hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, all bound together at a readable pocket-book size that makes the perfect collector's item for comic book fans.

Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.