Comic books in 'Comic History'

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1st printing. By Paul Levitz. Will Eisner (1917-2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, and is best known for his iconic comic strip The Spirit and for his seminal work A Contract With God. Since then, Eisner went on to write and illustrate over twenty award-winning graphic novels. Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel by noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by including not only unpublished and rare art, photographs, letters, and sketches from the archives, but original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, and Neil Gaiman, all of whom knew and were inspired by Eisner. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Will Eisner's innovative storytelling, layouts, and art on The Spirit inspired a generation, and his acclaimed run of graphic novels beginning with 1978's A Contract with God helped pioneer the form. This catalog includes original artwork from the landmark Will Eisner Centennial Celebration exhibitions taking place in 2017 at Le Musée de la Bande Dessinée and the Society of Illustrators. Dual English/French text. Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Collecting the Best Director's Commentaries from today's hottest comics! Exclusive commentaries from Alex Ross, Brian Bendis, Michael Turner, Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Brad Meltzer, David Finch, George Perez, and more! Formatted like the popular Wizard "How to Draw" series, Wizard Extra reprints the best of Wizard Magazine's "director commentary" features and goes behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews, hidden art "easter eggs", and never-before-revealed characters and alternate storylines from modern comic classics! Featuring Behind-the-Scenes looks at Batman: Hush, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Kingdom Come, New Avengers, Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon, Identity Crisis, and more! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. By Maurice Horn. From Lois Lane to Wonder Woman and Betty Boop to Olive Oyl, this beautifully illustrated book takes a look at women in comics throughout the history of the medium. Featuring classic pics and information about the characters and their creators and the impact these powerful women have had on the comic book genre. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing. By Signe Bergstrom. A gorgeous, authorized celebration of one of the most popular and enduring super-heroes of all time - Wonder Woman - that chronicles the life and times of this pop-culture phenomenon and image of women's strength and power, from her origins and role as a founding member of the Justice League to her evolution in television and film. Wonder Woman: Ambassador of Truth tells the complete story of this iconic character's creative journey. Signe Bergstrom examines Wonder Woman's diverse media representations from her wartime comic book origins to today's feature films, and explores the impact she has had on women's rights and empowerment and the fight for peace, justice, and equality across the globe. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

NOTE: May or may NOT include Cover Sash. Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing.

By Les Daniels. Designed by Chip Kidd.

She is STRONG! She is INVINCIBLE! She's WONDER WOMAN!

Here, celebrating the greatest super herorine of all time, is a tribute to her superhuman strength, her peace-keeping mission, and her fabulous outfits throughout the years. Includes over 200 full color photos and art.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 210 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Wonder Woman has been a star on television and, of course, in comic books. But this is her firstever jacketed hardcover picture book. Written in a simple, engaging manner perfect for a very young audience and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the original comic book art, Wonder Woman is the ideal introduction to this legendary super hero. Children will find out how the daughter of an Amazon queen grew up to become a protector of mankind, with a mission to teach peace and kindness to all. Hardcover, 9.-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Wonder Woman has been a star on television and, of course, in comic books. But this is her firstever jacketed hardcover picture book. Written in a simple, engaging manner perfect for a very young audience and illustrated with bright, bold artwork inspired by the original comic book art, Wonder Woman is the ideal introduction to this legendary super hero. Children will find out how the daughter of an Amazon queen grew up to become a protector of mankind, with a mission to teach peace and kindness to all. Hardcover, 9.-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Very Good $15.99

1st printing.

By Scott Beatty and Roger Stewart. Cover by Adam Hughs.

Culled from the archives of DC Comics, Wonder Woman: The Ultimate Guide to the Amazon Princess details the amazing exploits, incredible adversaries, and magical weapons of the greatest comic book heroine. Packed with original comic book images and a timeline charting Wonder Woman's entire career, this comprehensive illustrated treatment will delight fans of all ages.

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

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Very Good $13.99

1st printing.

Edited by John Morrow and Jon B. Cooke.

In 1994, amidst the boom-&-bust of comic book speculators, The Jack Kirby Collector #1 was published for true fans of the medium. That modest labor of love spawned TwoMorrows Publishing, today's premier purveyor of publications about comics and pop culture. Celebrate our 25th anniversary with this special retrospective look at the company that changed fandom forever! Co-edited by and featuring publisher John Morrow and Comic Book Artist/Comic Book Creator magazine's Jon B. Cooke, it gives the inside story and behind-the-scenes details of a quarter-century of looking at the past in a whole new way. With an Introduction by Mark Evanier, Foreword by Alex Ross, Afterword by Paul Levitz, and a new cover by Tom McWeeney!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $37.95.

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Marvel 75 Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. BY Michael Mallory. X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the story of this unique band of Marvel Comics' heroes from their creation in 1963 to the present as one of the globe's hottest franchises. This colorful, lavishly illustrated volume also traces how the characters have been adapted into the media of television and film, including the groundbreaking 1992 animated series and blockbuster feature films, including X-Men III: The Last Stand. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Updated Edition

1st printing.

By Peter Sanderson.

Following exciting new developments in the X-Men universe, this revised edition of the Ultimate X-Men includes the best of the two feature films (X-Men: The Movie and X-2: X-Men United) and the animated television series. Each chapter focuses on a different decade in X-Men history, revealing new characters and their powers, the major stories and their settings.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00

Revised Edition

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This revised edition of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-ib. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $29.00

1st printing. Contributions by Jerry Robinson, Michael Chabon, and Jules Feiffer. This program has information about creators, characters, and key issues that shaped the Golden Age of Comics. Features Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Joker, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Daredevil (original) and many, many more! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W.