Comic books in 'Comic History'

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Explore the groundbreaking history of Wonder Woman through DC Comics covers in this third volume of the miniature art book series. Featuring exciting classic imagery of the Amazonian warrior, this miniature art book compiles the covers of over a hundred volumes and issues of Wonder Woman comic history, including annuals and variant covers, all bound together in 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.

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1st printing.

Text By Fabio Licari, Marco Rizzo, and Steve Behling. Translated by John Rugman.

Celebrate 30 years of Marvel's Deadpool in this retrospective guide with interviews, art, and even a foreword from the birthday boy himself! Take a peek inside the world of your favorite foul-mouthed anti-hero in this awesome special celebrating all things Deadpool.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Alex Nikolavitch. Art and cover by Felix Ruiz.

After the bankruptcy of his first two companies, the young Walt Disney decides to call on his older brother Roy to start a new business: the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios. The combination of their op-posing talents, one artistic, the other managerial, will give birth to an entertainment giant despite the dif-ficult nature of Walt. Little by little, Walt will push his brother into the shadows and sink into chronic depression and excessive consumption of alcohol... but all this will not prevent him from producing the greatest masterpieces of animation.

The authors have chosen a cartoon style, worthy of Mickey Mouse comics, to tell a very serious story of creation, money and politics, and of family.

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing.

Adapted by François Corteggiani. Art by Mario Cortes.

Rediscover the romantic tale of two dogs from the classic 1955 animated film in this retelling.

Lady is a cocker spaniel who is accustomed to a happy home with her owners. Tramp is a mutt, owned by no one, who knows the streets and lives day by day for survival. Through dire circumstances, the two find their way to each other and bridge the divide between their two worlds.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, All Ages

Cover price $10.99.

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1st printing.

By Emily Zemler. Foreword by Jodi Benson (Voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid).

Everyone knows the Disney Princess characters, but how did they become the pop culture icons we know today?

From the princesses created in the early 1900s, such as Snow White and Aurora, to the modern additions of the 2000s, such as Merida and Moana, each Disney Princess character's influence has expanded beyond their original film. Their stories create a fabric with the power to inspire our imaginations, spark social conversations, and empower us.

Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara delves into the history, influences, and cultural significance of the princesses with fascinating commentary, art, memorabilia, and original interviews.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-im., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing.

By Jen Darcy.

The greatest heroes must face the greatest villains.

For decades, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios animated features have offered up some of the most iconic and malevolent villains. Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil showcases rare concept art and photographs and explores the villains' creative origins, roles within the stories, and influences on and within pop-culture.

The deluxe package collects villains by themes such as vain, family, royalty, instincts, and more.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing.

By David Currie. Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

The first in depth biography of comics-legend Steve Ditko, in his own works, taken from years of correspondence with author David Currie and endorsed by the Ditko family with a Foreword by Mark S. Ditko.

Steve Ditko was the last of a generation of American comic book artists who created powerful modern-day mythology and became among the most influential and original creators of the 20th century. He co-created Spider-Man along with Stan Lee, but walked away from the character in the 1960s just as it was gaining popularity. He died alone at 90, known to the comic book industry as a "cranky recluse."

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Some super-villains are just too powerful for one super-hero alone to conquer - and this is where The Avengers come in! These brave adventurers have been using their powers to protect the Earth for many years - but once they join forces, they become truly unbeatable. From Iron Man to the Hulk, meet all the fascinating Heroes that make up Earth's mightiest team of super-heroes in the all-new DK Adventures: Marvel Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

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2nd and later printings.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

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1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Cover price $3.95.

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Interviews with Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

1st printing. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Translated by Edward Gauvin. Working closely with publisher Casterman and Moebius Production, Dark Horse now brings you Numa Sadoul's landmark interviews with Jean "Moebius" Giraud. The master reflects on his many lives as an artist and man, from his Heavy Metal breakthrough era to a year before his untimely passing. Numa Sadoul-whose exclusive fourteen-hour interview with Hergé in 1971 was the basis of the 2003 documentary Tintin and I-is known for his book-length conversations with such major comics figures as Jacques Tardi, André Franquin (Spirou), and Albert Uderzo (co-creator of Astérix). Edward Gauvin, translator of over three hundred graphic novels, brings us Sadoul's English-language debut, as he explores the mind of the maestro Mœbius. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. Written by Martha Kennedy. Published in partnership with the Library of Congress, Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists presents an overarching survey of women in American illustration, from the late nineteenth into the twenty-first century. Martha H. Kennedy brings special attention to forms that have heretofore received scant notice-cover designs, editorial illustrations, and political cartoons-and reveals the contributions of acclaimed cartoonists and illustrators, along with many whose work has been overlooked. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing. By Sheena C. Howard. The Encyclopedia of Black Comics focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers, illustrators, artists, writers, editors, Black comic historians, Black comic convention creators, website creators, archivists and academics, as well as individuals who may not fit into any category but have made notable achievements within and/or across Black comic culture. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $23.95.

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2nd and later printings.

By Jeff Rovin.

Superman! Captain America! Batman! Bulletman! Tarzan! The Phantom! The Micronauts! Miss Fury! The Shadow! Green Hornet! Dazzler!

Featuring hundreds of entries. This is the first WHO's WHO of the world's most dynamic crime fighter! This book contains a complete dossier on each character, including name, alter ego, occupation, and brief personal history.

Includes quotes from each hero revealing the hero's perspectives on such topics as: goodness, justice, benevolence, love, matrimony, communication, fair play, organized labor, the environment, and metaphysics!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 444 pages, text (with B&W and full color illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Stan Lee (1922-2018)

His Universe. His Legacy. His Heroes.

"In Stan Lee: A Life of Marvel, we tell the story of Stan the Man from multiple perspectives — including classic interviews with him detailing how he and the Marvel braintrust of artists and writers created Spider-Man, The Hulk, Fantastic Four, and other heroes and villains. This collectors issue spans the Silver Age of comic books, which Lee helped define, and explores how that Big Bang is still expanding into television and movies today.

Accompanied by galleries of photos and illustrations, A Life of Marvel includes:

• Exclusive interviews with other comic book and movie greats about Stan Lees influence (and influences).

• A breakdown of his most famous characters — as well as a rundown of Lees own many pop culture cameos and appearances.

• Tributes and remembrances of fans as well as the actors that brought his characters to life, including a first-person account from Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige about the last time he met with Lee.

While one story cannot contain his entire legacy, one word can: Excelsior!" - Anthony Breznican

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color.

NOTE: "This is an absolutely amazing look back at the life and career of an incredible man - THE MAN - Stan Lee." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing. By Robert Greenberger. "The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask...and the mythology behind the man!" Featuring complete details of Batman's origins as well as biographies of almost every character in the Batman universe, this comprehensive, fully illustrated encyclopedia contains everything Batman and comic book fans ever wanted to know about the Dark Knight. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Saga (1985-1987) #1-12.

Written by PETER SANDERSON. Cover by RON FRENZ.

See for yourself how the Marvel Age of Heroes began as one of comicdom's coolest chroniclers follows the FF, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Daredevil and others from origins into adventure! Recounting the first appearances of Marvel's greatest menaces-including Doctor Octopus, Doctor Doom, Magneto and Loki! The awakening of the Sub-Mariner and Captain America! Ancient enigmas, wartime wonders and more from the first years of the House of Ideas!

Softcover, 440 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 #1-8. Written by PETER SANDERSON, PETER WOHL, MARCUS MCLAURIN, GLENN HERDLING, and LEN KAMINSKI. Cover by RON FRENZ. Origins and updates of the eighties' elite in one easy installment! Trace major revisions to major characters such as Archangel and Vision, the Red Skull, S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hulk, and Hobgoblin - and many more! Featuring the debut stats of Apocalypse, Sinister, Venom and more! Plus: Marvel's first go-round of profiles for herodom's best supporting casts! Softcover, 496 pages, B&W Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing.

By Thierry Gronesteen and Aaron Miller.

In The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces prominent scholar Thierry Groensteen offers a distinct perspective on important evolutions in comics since the 1960s through close readings of ten seminal works.

He covers over half a century of comics production, sampling a single work from the sixties (Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt), seventies (The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius by Moebius), eighties (Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons), and nineties (Epileptic by David B.). Then this remarkable critic, scholar, and author of The System of Comics and Comics and Narration delves into recent masterpieces, such as Building Stories by Chris Ware. Plus: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel; Pretending is Lying by Dominique Goblet; The Arrival by Shaun Tan; Habibi by Craig Thompson; and The Grand Narrative: Alpha, Beta by Jens Harder.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $65.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing.

By Thierry Gronesteen and Aaron Miller.

In The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces, prominent scholar Thierry Groensteen offers a distinct perspective on important evolutions in comics since the 1960s through close readings of ten seminal works.

He covers over half a century of comics production, sampling a single work from the sixties (Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt), seventies (The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius by Moebius), eighties (Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons), and nineties (Epileptic by David B.). Then this remarkable critic and scholar delves into recent masterpieces, such as Building Stories by Chris Ware.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos).

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Introduction by Marco Rizzo.

Explore the rich comic book history of Marvel's First Family in this lavish guide to the adventures of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm! A.K.A. Mr. Fantastic, the Invisibile Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing.

Meet the talented writers and artists who have brought over 60 years of stories to life, creating iconic foes such as Doctor Doom, Mole Man, and Galactus along with fan-favorite allies such as the Silver Surfer and Agatha Harkness!

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $13.99

1st printing.

By Tom DeFalco.

Discover everything you need to know - the history, the adventures, the trials and tribulations - in this definitive visual guide to the unique world of the Fantastic Four!

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

1st printing. By Melanie Scott. Foreword by Ryan North. Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Thing... Individually they all have incredible powers, but together they are the Fantastic Four-legendary heroes whose legacy has shaped the Marvel Multiverse. In this latest addition to DK's comprehensive, in-world super hero Ultimate Guides, you'll find everything you need to know about Marvel Comics' first-ever hero team. Following a foreword by top Fantastic Four writer Ryan North, a timeline of the FF's adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics bring the team's thrill-packed story right up to date. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing. By Randy Broecker. Ever since ancestral storytellers drew myths and monsters, lost worlds, dragons, and heroes from the very mist of their imaginations, fantastical tales have allowed us to visit magical worlds "beyond" while nestled comfortably in an armchair. This is the stuff dreams are made of and where the past gives way to Fantasy of the 20th Century. From Beowulf to Bilbo Baggins, Shelley to Lovecraft, Doyle and Poe, author Randy Broecker chronicles the world of fantasy, offering a wide-embracing view of the genre, revealing how the fantasy story has evolved over the centuries into the entertainment found in modern-day books, comics, and films. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Written by Stephen Weiner. Art by Jeff Smith. Graphic novels have exploded off bookstore shelves and into movies, college courses and the New York Times Book Review, and onto the coffee tables of the cognoscenti. Where did all the excitement come from? Stephen Weiner, a comics historian and children's literature specialist, provides the answers in this groundbreaking book - the first history of graphic novels. The author of 101 Best Graphic Novels tells the whole history of this new medium - from the first modern urban autobiographical graphic novel, Will Eisner's A Contract with God, to the hip indy comics of the Hernandez Bros.' Love and Rockets, the dark mysteries of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, and the postmodern superheroics of Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 74 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Season 15 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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Season 16 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Season 17 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Season 18 - 1st printing.

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who. And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history.

Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

Part 2 - 1st printing. "Season 13!"

By John Peel.

Doctor Who is the ultimate traveler of time and space! Tom Baker is the ultimate Doctor Who! And only John Peel, a founder of DWAS (Doctor Who Appreciation Society) in England and editor of the definitive magazine about British entertainment (Fantasy Empire) could tell the story of Pertwees years in the role. Take an in-depth look at one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows in television history. Includes behind-the-scenes content and interviews, and featuring many photos of cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger. Cover by Francis Manapul.

Enclosed in these pages are 100 moments that chronicle all of the Flash's greatest feats. Flash's loves, his children, the allies like Batman and Superman that help him out in his time of need, the Rogues that give him the most trouble, other nefarious speedsters villains like Reverse Flash and Professor Zoom, and many more key characters are paid homage.

Flash has been a key player in events like Flashpoint and Crisis on Infinite Earths, making him integral to understanding the worlds built by DC Comics.

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

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Fine $16.00

1st prinitng. By Keith Dallas. The Flash Companion details the publication histories of the four heroes who have individually earned the right to be declared DC Comics' "Fastest Man Alive" - Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. With articles about legendary creators Shelly Mayer, Gardner Fox, E.e. Hibbard, Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, John Broome, Ross Andru, Irv Novick, and all new interviews of Harry Lampert, Carmine Infantino, Cary Bates, Alex Saviuk, Mike W. Barr, Marv Wolfman, Mike Baron, Jackson Guice, Mark Waid, Scott Kolins, among others, The Flash Companion recounts the Scarlet Speedster's evolution from the Golden Age to the 21st century. Also featured are "lost covers," never before published commission pieces by Flash artists throughout the decades, a Rogues Gallery detailing The Flash's most famous foes, a tribute to late artist Mike Wieringo by Mark Waid, a look at the speedster's 1990s TV show, and "Flash facts" detailing pivotal moments in Flash history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. By Randall Lotowycz. Take an action-packed journey into the cinematic world of THE FLASH with this comprehensive collection of stunning images, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews. Keep pace with the Fastest Man Alive with this compendium of facts and incredible images from the Super Hero's landmark film debut! The Flash: Movie Encyclopedia satisfies your need for cinematic speed on every page, with making-of details and behind-the-scenes profiles of the characters, locations, and artifacts seen on screen. Interviews with key cast and crew members offer a one-of-a-kind look at the creation of the highly anticipated new film. It's the perfect gift for every fan who's been waiting for DC's iconic Scarlet Speedster to take the lead in a film of his own. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Michael J. Hayde. The story of The Adventures of Superman, on radio and television, is told as never before in Michael Hayde's new book. Hayde broadens our empathy for The Man of Steel through his profound revelations surrounding an imposing figure based on popular myth. In a meticulously researched discourse, he reveals the story about the character that became a mid-20th century hero to the nation's boys and girls. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 536 pages, text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman - Limited to 1,250 copies. A chronological look at the history of comic books from the perspective of one of America's most influential creators! Hardcover, 11-in. x 14 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By Neale Barnholden. Between the 1930s and the invention of the internet, American comics reached readers in a few distinct physical forms: the familiar monthly stapled pamphlet, the newspaper comics section, bubblegum wrappers, and bound books. FROM GUM WRAPPERS TO RICHIE RICH: THE MATERIALITY CHEAP COMICS places the history of four representative comics - WATCHMEN, UNCLE SCROOGE, RICHIE RICH, and FLEER FUNNIES FEATURING PUD - in the larger contexts of book history, children's culture, and consumerism to understand the roles that comics have played as very specific kinds of books. Examining the bibliographical histories of each title, Barnholden demonstrates how the materiality of consumer culture suggests meanings to comics texts beyond the narratives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing. By Ron Goulart. In this definitive collection, Ron Goulart (author of The Great Comic Book Artists), one of the leading historians of pop culture, documents the evolution of the comic strip from The Yellow Kid to Dilbert. Softcover, 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Written by Kerry D. Soper. Art and cover by Gary Larson.

Kerry D. Soper reminds us of The Far Side's groundbreaking qualities and cultural significance in Gary Larson and The Far Side. In the 1980s, Gary Larson (b. 1950) shook up a staid comics page by introducing a set of aesthetic devices, comedic tones, and philosophical frames that challenged and delighted many readers, even while upsetting and confusing others. His irreverent, single panels served as an alternative reality to the tame comedy of the family-friendly newspaper comics page, as well as the pervasive, button-down consumerism and conformity of the Reagan era.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. This volume zooms in to focus on Toth's groundbreaking contributions in the field of animation and features many rarely-seen or never-before-published pieces of art, much of it uncovered in the archives of Hanna-Barbera Studios! Featuring presentation illustrations for unsold series, character designs and storyboards for old favorites such as Space Ghost, SHAZZAN, and Superfriends, and work taken from both the beginning (Space Angel) and end (Bionic 6) of Toth's "Saturday kidvid" career, this oversized artbook features observations from animation professionals about his work, plus Alex's own commentary on the cartoon shows that shaped a generation. Genius, Animated is filled, cover-to-cover, with must-see material, making it essential reading for Toth-fans and animation enthusiasts alike. Softcover, 336 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing. By Fumiyo Kouno. Manga symbols - "manpu" in Japanese - are iconic or symbolic expressions used uniquely in manga, such as sweat drops, popping veins, and smoke puffs. Giga Town: A Guide to Manga Iconography! is (probably) Japan's first guide to this manga iconography, collecting and explaining these symbols, with a short manga featuring the frolicking animals of the famous Japanese scroll Choju-jinbutsu-giga to explain each one! Softcover, 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Eddie Campbell.

With more than 500 period cartoons, The Goat Getters illustrates how comics were developed by such luminaries as Rube Goldberg, Tad Dorgan, and George Herriman in the sports and lurid crime pages of the daily newspaper. This wild bunch of West Coast-based cartoonists established the dynamic anatomy and bold, tough style that continue to influence comics today, as well as their own goofy slang that enriched the popular lexicon.

The Goats Getters also captures early twentieth century-history through the lens of the newspaper comics: the landmark 1910 boxing match in Reno, Nevada between Jim Jeffries, the "Great White Hope," and Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion; the nationwide race riots that followed; the San Francisco graft trials that culminated in the shooting of the Federal Prosecutor; and the trial of Harry Thaw for the murder of architect Stanford White, a crime of passion that centered on Thaw's wife, show-girl Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw-all were venerated or vilified by Nell Brinkley, Jimmy Swinnerton, and their fellow directors of the ink and newsprint stage.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Good $29.00

1st Edition - Signed by Bill Schelly.

1st printing.

By Bill Schelly.

Includes photos and gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to a 1,000 copies. Signature is on page 5 with Table of Contents.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Fine $35.00

Expanded and Updated Edition

1st printing. By Bill Schelly.

Includes photos and gorgeous illustrations by Steve Ditko, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Dave Stevens, R. Crumb, Bernie Wrightson, and an introduction by former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.