Comic books in 'Comic History'

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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.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1964-1966!" By Frank King and Dick Moores. The year 1964 was a momentous one in the history of Gasoline Alley-it's when Frank King officially handed the baton to Dick Moores. King continued to help plot the strip but it's Moores who takes center stage. More so than any other newspaper strip, Gasoline Alley is renowned for its strict continuity and this is our chance to see Moores-who continued writing and drawing the strip until 1986-make it his own. Forty-plus years earlier, Walt Wallet found baby Skeezix in a basket on his doorstep and in the 1964-1966 strips reproduced in this volume, Skeezix is now middle-aged and has a family of his own. For the first time since they appeared in newspapers fifty years ago, readers can enjoy these classic strips featuring Walt and his wife Phyllis, Skeezix and his wife Nina, Corky, Clovia, Slim, Avery, Mr. Pert, Joel, Rufus, and a whole cast of familiar characters. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

By Joel Engel. Foreword by D.C. Fontana.

By creating Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry changed the face of entertainment in America.

This book explores an uncharted region: the complex and contradictory man behind the Star Trek phenomenon. This eye-opening biography fully and frankly reveals Gene Roddenberry - whose success enabled him to claim mythic status himself - and provides the first substantial, behind-the-scenes story of how Star Trek got on the air, as well as why it went off. Also included is a blow-by-blow description of the birth and development of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Hardcover, 284 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos).

Cover price $22.95.

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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.

1st printing.

Written by Dean Mullaney, and Bruce Canwell. Art and Cover by Alex Toth.

Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell continue their comprehensive review of the life and art of Alex Toth in Genius, Illustrated.

Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth's poignant death in 2006, this oversized book features artwork and complete stories from Toth's latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owner properties... plus samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others-as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth's family and his legion of fans.

Two of Toth's best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: "Burma Skies" and "White Devil... Yellow Devil." A full-length text biography will chart the path from Toth's increasingly reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years. Fans of comics, cartoons, and all-around great artwork revere Alex Toth.

See why Genius, Illustrated - along with its companion volume, 2011's Genius, Isolated - are being praised as the definitive examination of the life and art of The Master, Alex Toth!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in.x 13-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Dean Mullaney, and Bruce Canwell. Art and Cover by Alex Toth.

Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell continue their comprehensive review of the life and art of Alex Toth in Genius, Illustrated.

Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth's poignant death in 2006, this oversized book features artwork and complete stories from Toth's latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owner properties... plus samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others-as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth's family and his legion of fans.

Two of Toth's best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: "Burma Skies" and "White Devil... Yellow Devil." A full-length text biography will chart the path from Toth's increasingly reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years. Fans of comics, cartoons, and all-around great artwork revere Alex Toth.

See why Genius, Illustrated - along with its companion volume, 2011's Genius, Isolated - are being praised as the definitive examination of the life and art of The Master, Alex Toth!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in.x 13-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. Art and Cover by Alex Toth.

Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell continue their comprehensive review of the life and art of Alex Toth in Genius, Illustrated.

Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth's poignant death in 2006, this oversized book features artwork and complete stories from Toth's latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owner properties... plus samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others-as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth's family and his legion of fans.

Two of Toth's best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: "Burma Skies" and "White Devil... Yellow Devil." A full-length text biography will chart the path from Toth's increasingly reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years. Fans of comics, cartoons, and all-around great artwork revere Alex Toth.

See why Genius, Illustrated - along with its companion volume, 2011's Genius, Isolated - are being praised as the definitive examination of the life and art of The Master, Alex Toth!

Softcover, 9 1/2-in.x 13-in., 352 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. Art and cover by Alex Toth.

Written by the Eisner Award-winning team of Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell - who produced Scorchy Smith and the Art of Noel Sickles-Genius, Isolated includes many examples of Toth's art, from his earliest stories at DC in the 1940s, his defining work at Standard, his incomparable Zorro comics in the 1950s, examples from his thousands of drawings for animation studios, through his mature-and some say best-work, such as Bravo For Adventure, in the 1970s and '80s. A special section collects, for the first time, the complete Jon Fury pages that Toth produced while in the army, a section that alone is worth the price of admission.

To flesh out the complete story of his life and art, Mullaney and Canwell have conducted wide-ranging interviews with dozens of Toth's peers, friends, and family members.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. Art and cover by Alex Toth.

Written by the Eisner Award-winning team of Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell - who produced Scorchy Smith and the Art of Noel Sickles-Genius, Isolated includes many examples of Toth's art, from his earliest stories at DC in the 1940s, his defining work at Standard, his incomparable Zorro comics in the 1950s, examples from his thousands of drawings for animation studios, through his mature-and some say best-work, such as Bravo For Adventure, in the 1970s and '80s. A special section collects, for the first time, the complete Jon Fury pages that Toth produced while in the army, a section that alone is worth the price of admission.

To flesh out the complete story of his life and art, Mullaney and Canwell have conducted wide-ranging interviews with dozens of Toth's peers, friends, and family members.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell. Art and cover by Alex Toth.

Written by the Eisner Award-winning team of Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell - who produced Scorchy Smith and the Art of Noel Sickles-Genius, Isolated includes many examples of Toth's art, from his earliest stories at DC in the 1940s, his defining work at Standard, his incomparable Zorro comics in the 1950s, examples from his thousands of drawings for animation studios, through his mature-and some say best-work, such as Bravo For Adventure, in the 1970s and '80s. A special section collects, for the first time, the complete Jon Fury pages that Toth produced while in the army, a section that alone is worth the price of admission.

To flesh out the complete story of his life and art, Mullaney and Canwell have conducted wide-ranging interviews with dozens of Toth's peers, friends, and family members.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Who you gonna call? This deluxe book looks back at three decades of ghostbusting fun, exploring all aspects of the ever-popular phenomenon. Covering the production of the first two movies in great detail, and including rare behind-the-scenes pictures and in-depth commentary from cast and crew, the book also takes in the expanded Ghostbusters universe, from the cartoon The Real Ghostbusters to related comics, toys, and video games. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price - Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price - Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). A complete update on America's Favorite Heroes! Includes: "GI Joe Triple Play!" In the mountains of Afganistan, the Joes, the October Guard and Cobra fight for survival...and for a prize that could alter the balance of world power. "The Joes on the Tube!" The real story behind the smash GI JOE TV show. "A Gallery of Covers!" Includes a look back at every cover for GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1-44. And, "The Adventure Continues!" Bringing you up to date on everythingthe Joes have done for the past year. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

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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.

1st printing.

Written by Trina Robbins. Art and cover by Gladys Parker.

Cartoonist Gladys Parker was unique in comics. As with Frida Kahlo, it was impossible to tell where her art left off and its creator began. Parker mixed fashion and comics and created classic characters that mimicked her sense of fashion. In fact, Parker was an exact double for her ink-and-paper creation, Mopsy.

Only Gladys Parker was a fashion designer with a successful line of clothing while at the same time drawing an equally successful comic strip. Parker's dresses bearing the Gladys Parker label were sold at her own New York shop and at high-end department stores across the country. Who better to chronicle the story of Gladys Parker than comics herstorian Trina Robbins, who in the 1960s designed clothes for hippies and rock stars out of her East Village boutique, while drawing underground comix?

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

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.

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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.

Expanded and Updated Edition

2nd and later printings. By Bill Schelly.

This book-length history of Comic Fandom's early years was nominated for an Eisner Award in 1996, and now returns in revised and expanded form.

Includes 40 extra pages, an 8-page color insert, and a brand-new cover by Michael Gilbert.

Schelly's fascinating text tells how it all began in the 1960s: the fanzines, the dealers, the comicons. Also included are over 75 photos, almost 200 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.

NOTE: You might recognize a handsome young devil in a photo of the Texas Trio on page 56. It's none other than Lone Star Comics' very own founder, Buddy Saunders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. By Les Daniels. From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, DC Comics blazed a creative, innovative trail in popular culture, and the company has remained at the forefront of the comics ever since. In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated "blast from the past," comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented '365 image' visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1935-1956!"

Written by Paul Levitz.

The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces DC Comics's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the McCarthy '50s in over 400 pages bursting with comics, art, photographs, and more comics. The first in a new series, expanded from the Eisner Award-winning book, 75 Years of DC Comics, hits the shelf at a reader friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and over 1,000 new images across five volumes. Featuring a new interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.95.

Bibliotheca Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1935-1956!"

Written by Paul Levitz.

Get the ultimate insights on the heyday of DC Comics. Spanning from 1935 to 1956, more than 600 pages of covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills,and ephemera chart the creators, the stories, and the game-changing super heroes Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Superman's story, and those of Batman, Wonder Woman, and hundreds of other DC Comics characters, are all told in The Golden Age of DC Comics Expanded from the Eisner Award-winning XL book, 75 Years of DC Comics, this edition offers readers the ultimate insight on DC's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic-book burnings of the McCarthy '50s. Also included is an exclusive interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 672 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

By Alan Morton.

A Comprehensive Guide to Science Ficrtion, Fantasy, and Horror Television of the 1940s and 1950s.

In the early 1950s, television was in its infancy. In the U.S., outer space adventure series such as Captain Video and His Video Rangers, Space Patrol, and Tom Corbett: Space Cadet entertained young baby boomers, while adults enjoyed series such as Tales of Tomorrow and Lights Out.

Here, in one volume, are all the available details on these and other science fiction, fantasy and horror series and serials from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. A total of 48 programs are covered with a series overview, cast, and episode details with a synopsis, guest cast, date of broadcast, and writer and director credits.

Softcover, 6-in. x -in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Text by Ron Goulart.

Noted comics historian Ron Goulart has produced the final word on good girls in the comic books with Good Girl Art, chronicling the history of the good girl in comics from the beginning, in the comic book sweatshops of the late 1930s, through the war years, the 1950s, to the present.

Featuring over 200 illustrations, Good Girl Art showcases rarely seen original artwork by such legendary comic artists as Matt Baker, Lee Elias, Frank Cho, Adam Hughes, Joe Chiodo, and Dave Stevens.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, Part Two argues for an holistic model based around the symbols of the crypt, the spectre and the archive, and Part Three combines cultural and textual analysis, concluding with case studies of two of the most famous gothic archetypes in comics: the vampire and the zombie. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Super-heroes are enjoying a cultural resurgence, dominating the box office and breaking out of specialty comics stores onto the shelves of mainstream retailers. A leading figure behind the Renaissance is Grant Morrison, long-time architect of the DC Comics' universe and author of many of the most successful comic books in recent years. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and as a practitioner of "pop magic," Morrison sees the superhero as not merely fantasy but a medium for imagining a better humanity. Drawing on a variety of analytical approaches, this first-ever collection of critical essays on his work explores his rejuvenation of the figure of the superhero as a means to address the challenges of modern life. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. The comics within capture in intimate, often awkward, but always relatable detail the tribulations and triumphs of life. In particular, the lives of 18 Jewish women artists who bare all in their work, which appeared in the internationally acclaimed exhibition "Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women." The comics are enhanced by original essays and interviews with the artists that provide further insight into the creation of autobiographical comics that resonate beyond self, beyond gender, and beyond ethnicity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 316 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. By Jeff McLaughlin. In a follow-up to Comics as Philosophy, international contributors address two questions: Which philosophical insights, concepts, and tools can shed light on the graphic novel? And how can the graphic novel cast light on the concerns of philosophy? Each contributor ponders a well-known graphic novel to illuminate ways in which philosophy can untangle particular combinations of image and written word for deeper understanding. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text. Cover price $65.00.

1st printing.

One of the most significant transformations in literature for children and young adults during the last twenty years has been the resurgence of comics. Educators and librarians extol the benefits of comics reading, and increasingly, children's and YA comics and comics hybrids have won major prizes, including the Printz Award and the National Book Award. Despite the popularity and influence of children's and YA graphic novels, the genre has not received adequate scholarly attention.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 372 pages, N&W. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing.

By Ron Goulart.

Boasting more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations showcasing many rare comic book covers and interior art, complemented by a rich, extensive historical perspective exploring the history of American comic books spanning the 1930s to the present, this hardcover treasury will capture the nostalgic heart of comic book fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12 1/2-in., 344 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Chloe Perkins. Art and cover by Scott Burroughs. Did you know that many of the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas were voiced by regular kids from the producer's neighborhood? Or that Charles M. Schulz had his first sketch published at age fourteen in the local newspaper's "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" feature? What about that NASA has an award called the Silver Snoopy for outstanding achievements related to flight safety and mission success? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang, and amaze your friends with all you've learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. by Harry Harrison. Birds do it, Bees do it - but do Martians do it? Do Humanoids? Or humans with Humanoids? Harry Harrison answers these questions in GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, a collection of some of the strangest and most exotic science fiction illustrations of sexual behavior. Includes over 150 illustrations, 60 pages in full color. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 118 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

1st printing. by Harry Harrison. Birds do it, Bees do it - but do Martians do it? Do Humanoids? Or humans with Humanoids? Harry Harrison answers these questions in GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, a collection of some of the strangest and most exotic science fiction illustrations of sexual behavior. Includes over 150 illustrations, 60 pages in full color. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 118 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By Paul Gravett and Peter Stanbury. Featuring comic covers, pages, annuals, toys, and collectibles, this dazzling overview of a century of British comics and their creators is lavishly enhanced with 350 color illustrations. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 190 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Very Good $6.30

1st printing.

By Jules Feiffer.

Superman! Batman! Captain Marvel! Captain America! The Spirit!

Jules Feiffer's The Great Comic Book Heroes: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning author's classic essay on the four-color characters he thrilled to as a youth and that inspired him to become one of the 20th century's most renowned cartoonists.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. by Don Hutchison. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of the pulp heroes that inspired the modern day super heroes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

2nd and later printings. by Don Hutchison. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of the pulp heroes that inspired the modern day super heroes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson. Since The Green Hornet first appeared on radio in 1936, he has made the transition to motion pictures, comics, and television. For the first time, the complete story of this crime fighter is unmasked, as prolific TV and radio historians Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson usher you into the Black Beauty. A complete history of the radio series from the creation to the untold adventures is all provided under one cover. Also included are the two cliffhanger serials of the early forties, the unaired 1952 television pilot, the long-running comic books, and the William Dozier television series (1966-67) starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee. Whether you are a casual fan or a serious enthusiast of the series, here is everything you want to know about The Green Hornet! Softcover, 800 pages, B&W. Cover price $44.95.

1st printing. By Mark Voger. It's all too beautiful! From Woodstock to "The Banana Splits," from "Sgt. Pepper" to "H.R. Pufnstuf," from Altamont to "The Partridge Family," Groovy is a far-out trip to the era of lava lamps and love beads. This profusely illustrated hardcover book, in psychedelic color, features interviews with icons of grooviness such as Peter Max, Brian Wilson, Peter Fonda, Melanie, David Cassidy, members of the Jefferson Airplane, Cream, the Doors, the Cowsills and Vanilla Fudge; and cast members of groovy TV shows like "The Monkees," "Laugh-In" and "The Brady Bunch." A color-saturated pop-culture history written and designed by Mark Voger, Groovy is one trip that doesn't require dangerous chemicals! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Includes Art Print

1st printing.

By Marc Sumerak. Cover by Dale Keown.

Explore the greatest art from five decades of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy comics with this deluxe art book. The Guardians of the Galaxy made their first appearance in the pages of Marvel Super-Heroes back in 1969, and while the team's lineup has changed significantly over the years, its popularity with fans has continued to grow and grow.

This deluxe book delves into the creation and evolution of the Guardians through exclusive interviews with the writers and artists who have brought them to life.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Nick Jones. Foreword by Dan Abnett. Marvel's greatest band of intergalactic outlaws have become ever more crucial to the comic book Marvel Universe and its key story lines, ultimately inspiring their inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Fans all over the world have enjoyed their comics and movie adventures, and many will be wondering how the Guardians came to be the galaxy's most wanted crew of cosmic rogues. This new, updated, and expanded edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy Ultimate Guide gives the lowdown on the motley team's entire story, from their earliest incarnations to their latest story lines and future legacy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Nick Jones.

Find out everything you need to know about the heroic team of cosmic adventurers with Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws. This comprehensive guide celebrates the exciting world of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with a decade-by-decade history that charts all the incarnations of the group. The book examines iconic characters like Groot and Star-Lord, showcases key comic book issues, and explores important storylines. Packed with information on allies, enemies, locations, and much more, this book is a must-have for fans of Marvel comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By C. Hatfield. Jack Kirby is one of the most influential and popular artists in comics history. With Stan Lee, he created the Fantastic Four and defined the drawing and narrative style of Marvel Comics from the 1960s to the present day. Kirby's distinctive narrative drawing, use of bold abstraction, and creation of angst-ridden and morally flawed heroes mark him as one of the most influential mainstream creators in comics. Charles Hatfield analyzes the development of Kirby's cartooning technique, his use of dynamic composition, the recurring themes and moral ambiguities in his work, his eventual split from Lee, and his later work as a solo artist. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Edited by Kevin Sandler and Tyler Solon Williams. The first collection of its kind about Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, likely the most prolific animation producers of the twentieth century: Hanna and Barbera: Conversations presents a lively portrait of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, the influential producers behind Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, the Smurfs, and hundreds of other cartoon characters who continue to entertain the world today. Encompassing more than fifty years of film and television history, the conversations in this volume include first-person accounts by the namesakes of the Hanna-Barbera studio as well as recollections by artists and executives who worked closely with the pair for decades. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Michael Swanigan and Darell McNeil.

A complete episode guide to the animated exploits of Hanna-Barbera's Saturday morning cartoon superheroes! Volume 1 covers Johnny Quest, Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, the Fantastic Four, the Super Friends, All-Star Super Friends, Challenge of the Super Friends, The Legendary Super Powers Team, and Galactic Guardians!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 174 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

Limited Edition Peanuts Collectible Print SET 01. Published by Star-Telegram in 2000, these limited reproduction prints commemorate the retirement of the legendary Charles M. Schulz. The back of each print contains a short biography on Schulz.

Peanuts Collector Comic #1 - first-ever PEANUTS Sunday strip to appear in color. It was published in January 6, 1952.
Peanuts Collector Comic #2 - first appearance of the World War I Flying Ace. It was published January 9, 1966.
Peanuts Collector Comic #3 - the first Sunday appearance of Joe Cool. It was published in September 12, 1971
Peanuts Collector Comic #4 - tribute to D-Day veterans. It is the first time that Charles Schulz incorporated a photograph into Peanuts. {General Dwight D. Eisenhower} June 6, 1944.

SET 1 contains four 13" x 10" prints inside a 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" envelope.

1st printing. By Mark Arnold. Harvey Comics - the name conjures up images of characters such as Casper, the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy adorning small TV sets alongside the spine of their comic books. But the Harvey story was much, much more. A company started by Alfred Harvey in 1941, Harvey continued on with a number of genres including war, romance and horror, and fortuitously acquired the publishing rights to Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios animated cartoon characters including Baby Huey, Little Audrey and Herman & Katnip. Comic book and animation historian and Harvey expert Mark Arnold finally tells the complete story of Alfred Harvey's amazing company in The Harvey Comics Companion! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 774 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.00.

1st printing.

Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Bill Schelly. Art by Harvey Kurtzman.

Harvey Kurtzman created MAD, and MAD revolutionized humor in America. But how did Kurtzman invent MAD, and why did he leave it shortly after it burst onto the scene? Through interviews with colleagues, friends and family and an examination of Kurtzman's personal archives, this book tells the incredible true story of one the 20th century's greatest humorists. His family life, an FBI investigation during the McCarthy Era and his legal battles with William M. Gaines are all revealed for the fist time.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 640 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.