Comic books in 'Comic History'

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Volume 45 - 1st printing. "Domino Cover!" This issue features - Fantastic Four: Uatu the Watcher, Cosmic: Visit Monster Island, Avengers: All-Father Odin, and more! The Marvel Comics Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

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Volume 46 - 1st printing. "Dark Phoenix Cover!" The Marvel Comics Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

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Volume 53 - 1st printing. "Ikaris Cover!" The Marvel Comics Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

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Volume 59 - 1st printing. "Adam Warlock Cover!" The Marvel Comics Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

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Volume 91 - 1st printing. "Thanos Cover!" Marvel Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

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COMICS | CREATORS | ALLIES | ENEMIES | CULTURE

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.

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1st printing.

An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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Previews Exclusive Edition

1st printing.

An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Newsstand Edition

1st printing.

An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. "1965-2005!" By Robert G. Weiner. Offering an extensive, annotated guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics, this work provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles. Hardcover, 382 pages, Text Only. Cover price $49.95.

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1st printing.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

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Comics - Creators - Allies - Enemies - Culture

1st printing. This book explores the comic book history of Iron Man, looking in-depth at his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. Lavishly illustrated with stunning art, this tribute to one of Marvels most iconic characters also includes profiles of the talented creators behind the Iron Avengers ongoing adventures. Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

By James Hill.

They look down upon the Earth from beyond the stars, watching, waiting, judging. But who or what are these all-powerful beings? How did they come to be? And what is their role in the creation of the Marvel Universe?

Travel to the dawn of time and witness the birth of the Celestials, and their warring creations the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals; the arcane cosmology of Dr. Strange; the advent of the Orishas and the Black Panthers; and the rise of Atlantis and its regal protector Namor.

These wondrous mysteries - and many more - are spectacularly revealed in Marvel Myths and Legends.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

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1st printing.

By Catherine Saunders.

Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse!

Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider?

This pocket guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! With a Pocket Expert in hand, they'll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. "MARVELS!" Collects Marvels (1994) #0-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by ALEX ROSS.

All-new edition! Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world.

This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels.

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,790 copies.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. By Tim Leong. Marvel Super Graphic is a delightfully entertaining and fresh look at the Marvel comics universe through the mighty metrics of colorful infographics. How many stomach-soothing tablets would Galactus need if he ate the Earth? Clobber versus smash: Who won each fight between the Thing and the Hulk? How worthy is each individual who has hefted Thors hammer? Which Marvel heroes play musical instruments? Whats on the Kingpins mind? Author and designer Tim Leong has creatively visualized dozens of deep dive data points and witty I wonder subjects ranging from character speed rankings to the length Mister Fantastic can stretch before it hurts to the overlapping stories of the Spider-Verse. Through playful and informative pie charts, bar graphs, Venn diagrams, scatter plots, timelines, story arc guides, and more, Marvel Super Graphic shines a fun and fascinating new light on beloved comics, characters, and Marvel history. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $22.95.

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1st printing. The most comprehensive Avengers book on the market, Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia features character profiles, key moments, and significant storylines about Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their friends and foes. The most comprehensive single volume ever published on Marvel's premier super-hero team, this is an expansive encyclopedia detailing the genesis of the team and its individual heroes and foes. Explore the origins and powers of more than 250 characters and 40 teams and lineups including fan-favorites such as Captain America and Black Widow. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Written by Peter David. Art by Jack Kirby and John Byrne. Celebrate the famed superhero assembly that has captured imaginations for half a century! Learn the history of these fictional icons with Marvel: The Avengers Vault, a guided tour through the union of "Earth's mightiest heroes and heroines," led by award-winning author, Peter David. Covering everything from the release of the first Avengers comic in 1963 to the blockbuster movies of today, Marvel: The Avengers Vault even contains removable reproductions that include Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty membership card, specialty original art by Jack Kirby, and early drawings of Iron Man. A treasure trove of Avenger moments and memorabilia, this set is perfect for avid comic enthusiasts and newbies alike. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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Includes Art Print - 1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Having first appeared as an enemy of Tony Stark in the pages of Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, has gone on to become one of Marvel Comics' best-loved characters and a key member of the Avengers. Fearless, deadly, and unstoppable, Black Widow is known for her formidable espionage skills as well as her crimson hair and iconic costume. This deluxe book will explore the creation and evolution of the character through interviews with the writers and artists who brought her to life over the last fifty years, plus a jaw-dropping selection of art that showcases why she is one of the most dynamic characters in the Marvel Comics Universe. Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

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Does NOT Include Art Print - 1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Having first appeared as an enemy of Tony Stark in the pages of Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, has gone on to become one of Marvel Comics' best-loved characters and a key member of the Avengers. Fearless, deadly, and unstoppable, Black Widow is known for her formidable espionage skills as well as her crimson hair and iconic costume. This deluxe book will explore the creation and evolution of the character through interviews with the writers and artists who brought her to life over the last fifty years, plus a jaw-dropping selection of art that showcases why she is one of the most dynamic characters in the Marvel Comics Universe. Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Hugh Lauter Levin. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Hugh Lauter Levin. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Beaux Arts. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

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2nd Edition 1st printing. Published by Barnes & Noble. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

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2nd and Later printings. Published by Fall River Press. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

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Marvel 75 Years Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Published by Chartwell Books. By Michael Mallory. The mythological giants of popular culture include Captain America, Silver Surfer, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, The X-Men, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk. All are featured in this spectacular 75th Anniversary book that covers the history of Marvel. Author Michael Mallory draws on informative interviews with cartoonists such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas and details the evolution of these superheroes. Illustrated with incomparable reproductions of comic art and hundreds of photographs from film and televisiion, including the lastest films. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Published by Chartwell Books.

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1st printing. By S.T. Bende. MARVEL: THE MINI BOOK OF X MEN is the ultimate on-the-go handbook to the incredible X-Men of the Marvel Universe. Flip through fun quotes, origin stories, stunning artwork, and more with this unique miniaturized book, perfect for fans who want to learn the ins and outs of their favorite mutants-heroes and villains alike. From the most iconic X-Men like Professor X, Beast, Iceman, and Wolverine, to Sunspot, Banshee, and Iceman, this book truly has everything you need to know about the X-Men. Hardcover, 3-in. x 4-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. By Stephen Wiacek. Foreword by Chris Claremont. Afterword by Stan Lee. Discover the uncanny and exceptional history of the X-Men.Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Gambit, Professor X: these heroes are only a few of the legends that the X-Men count among their ranks. Ever since they made their first appearance in The X-Men #1 (1963), the X-Men have been stalwarts in Marvels incredible pantheon of characters. From the very first ancient mutants through to the latest generation of X-Men, these characters have fought for their own rights and to make the world a better place. In this latest addition to DKs comprehensive, super hero Ultimate Guides, youll find everything you need to know about the X-Men. This official book includes a foreword by a renowned comic creator, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics, bringing the X-Mens exhilarating story right up to date. With a foreword by Chris Claremont, Comic Book Writer and Novelist. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. By Peter Sanderson. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Jr. For new comers and life-long comic fans alike, this massive tomb covers everything from the dawn of the Marvel Age in the 1960s all the way up to the new millennium - from the Avengers to Spider-Man to the X-Men and everyone in-between this book takes a look at the rosters, their friends, enemies, HQs, powers, and histories. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $49.50.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. by Peter Sanderson. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Jr. For new comers and life-long comic fans alike, this massive tomb covers everything from the dawn of the Marvel Age in the 1960s all the way up to the new millennium - from the Avengers to Spider-Man to the X-Men and everyone in-between this book takes a look at the rosters, their friends, enemies, HQs, powers, and histories. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.98.

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Comics / Creators / Allies / Enemies / Culture

1st printing. By Natalia Clubb. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Back Cover by Clayton Crain. 40 YEARS OF MARVELS DEADLIEST AND FUNNIEST ANTI-HERO! This deluxe book explores the comic book history of Venom, from his origins as a foe in the Spider-Man comic book to his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. This tribute to one of Marvels most iconic characters also includes profiles of the the talented creators behind Marvels deadliest anti-heroes ongoing adventures. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

By Emma Grange.

DK's Marvel: We Are Super Heroes introduces children to cool, inspirational characters with different backgrounds and personalities, from Miles Morales to America Chavez. Children will learn more about their favorite heroes, get to know new heroes, and discover the similarities with themselves. Celebrate who you are and show the world your Super Hero self!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Collects Marvels Snapshots: Sub-Mariner (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Fantastic Four (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Captain America (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: X-Men (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Avengers (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Spider-Man (2020 Marvel), Civil War: Marvels Snapshots (2020 Marvels), and Captain Marvel: Marvels Snapshots (2020 Marvel).

Written by Alan Brennert, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Mark Russell, Jay Edidin, Barbara Randall Kesel, Howard Chaykin, Saladin Ahmed, Mark Waid, and Kurt Busiek (Curator). Art by Jerry Ordway, Benjamin Dewey, Ramón K. Pérez, Tom Reilly, Staz Johnson, Tom Palmer, Ryan Kelly, Claire Roe, and Howard Chaykin. Cover by Alex Ross.

Celebrate the history of the House of Ideas!

Curator Kurt Busiek and an awesome assemblage of talent present a series of tales featuring some of Marvel's greatest heroes - as seen through the wide eyes of ordinary residents of the Marvel Universe!

From the Sub-Mariner fighting in World War II to the dawn of the Marvel Age to the very different conflict of the superhuman Civil War, witness the lives, loves and losses of the everyday people caught up in the adventures of Spider-Man, Captain America, the Avengers, Captain Marvel and more! These unique perspectives include those of henchmen, first responders, old flames...and even a teenage pre-Cyclops Scott Summers!

Hardcover, 264 ages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing. Collects Marvels Snapshots: Sub-Mariner (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Fantastic Four (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Captain America (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: X-Men (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Avengers (2020 Marvel), Marvels Snapshots: Spider-Man (2020 Marvel), Civil War: Marvels Snapshots (2020 Marvels), and Captain Marvel: Marvels Snapshots (2020 Marvel).

Written by Alan Brennert, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Mark Russell, Jay Edidin, Barbara Randall Kesel, Howard Chaykin, Saladin Ahmed, Mark Waid, and Kurt Busiek (Curator). Art by Jerry Ordway, Benjamin Dewey, Ramón K. Pérez, Tom Reilly, Staz Johnson, Tom Palmer, Ryan Kelly, Claire Roe, and Howard Chaykin. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Kurt Busiek.

Celebrate the history of the House of Ideas!

Curator Kurt Busiek and an awesome assemblage of talent present a series of tales featuring some of Marvel's greatest heroes - as seen through the wide eyes of ordinary residents of the Marvel Universe!

From the Sub-Mariner fighting in World War II to the dawn of the Marvel Age to the very different conflict of the superhuman Civil War, witness the lives, loves and losses of the everyday people caught up in the adventures of Spider-Man, Captain America, the Avengers, Captain Marvel and more! These unique perspectives include those of henchmen, first responders, old flames...and even a teenage pre-Cyclops Scott Summers!

Softcover, 264 ages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Published by Hammer Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in association with Yale University Press, released and sold as an exhibit catalogue in conjunction with the Masters of American Comics exhibit in Los Angeles. This oversize book focuses on only fifteen of the greatest comic artists of all time, ranging from the early twentieth century Sunday pages of Winsor McKay to the contemporary novels of Chris Ware. Also includes works from Lyonel Feininger, George Herriman, E. C. Sugar, Frank King, Chester Gould, Milton Caniff, Charles Schulz, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Gary Panter. Hardcover, 9 1/4" x 12 1/2", B&W/Color, 328 pages.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

1st printing.

By David Roach.

Revealing the extraordinary history of the UK's prolific comic book industry from the 19th Century to the 21st, this ground breaking volume celebrates the incredible artists who made a huge impact on British comics and would go on to revolutionize the industry on a global scale.

Featuring a Who's Who of talent, including Brian Bolland, Yvonne Hutton, Dave Gibbons, author and 2000 AD artist David Roach takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current world-conquering status.

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing. By Mike Benton. Featuring thirteen artists that created unforgettable characters that are still relevant to American Pop Culture today: Superman by Joe Shuster, Scrooge McDuck by Carl Barks, Pogo by Walt Kelly, Plastic Man by Jack Cole, The Spirit by Will Eisner, the Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko, Captain Marvel (SHAZAM!) by C.C. Beck, Spacehawk by Basil Wolverton, and the Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. By Hillary Chute. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Art Spiegelman is one of our most influential contemporary artists; it is hard to overstate his effect on postwar American culture. MAUS has shaped the fields of literature, history, and art, and enlivened our collective sense of possibilities for expression. Richly illustrated with images from Art Spiegelman's work, MAUS NOW gathers together many of contemporary culture's leading critics, authors, and academics on the radical achievement and innovation of MAUS more than forty years since its first publication. Hardcover, 432 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $28.00.

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1st printing. By Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole, ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For all its outward success, the studio was forged by near-constant conflict, from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey Jr. for its 2008 debut, Iron Man, all the way up to the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and shocking departures of multiple Marvel executives in 2023. Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full-and an essential, effervescent account of American mass culture. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. By Gerard Jones. Animated by the stories of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the super-heroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. Among the creators and purveyors of the comic book super-hero showcased include Bob Kane, Harry Donenfeld, Jack Liebowitz, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mort Weisinger, Stan Lee, and Will Eisner. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.00.

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2nd and later printings. By Gerard Jones. Animated by the stories of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the super-heroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. Among the creators and purveyors of the comic book super-hero showcased include Bob Kane, Harry Donenfeld, Jack Liebowitz, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mort Weisinger, Stan Lee, and Will Eisner. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Story and art by Bob Levin. In Messiahs, Meshugganahs, Misanthropes & Mysteries, Bob Levin, with his characteristic open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity, enters into and investigates the artistic sensibilities of cartoonists as disparate as Vaughn Bode, R. Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Trina Robbins, Johnny Craig, Guy Colwell, Edward Gorey, Harvey Kurtzman, Frank Frazetta, Art Spiegelman, Alex Toth, and Dave Sim. For nearly four decades, Levin has been weaving strands of critical opinion, historical research, pop cultural analysis, journalisms five Ws, biography, memoir, and the occasional tasty fiction into a never-before-seen-on-this-planet basket, which has made his writings on comics unique and indispensable. So if you want to learn what really happened to Ghastly Ingels, or The Someday Funnies, or the Keep On Truckin copyright – if you dare to confront art that provoked criminal conviction and Senatorial investigation, and which led to a trashed art gallery, a vandalized museum – even a ban by the Berkeley Barb – this book is for you. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $30.00.

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Articles by Walt Disney, Ray Bradbury, Jimmy Carter, Robin Williams and Steven Spielberg. Cover by Andy Warhol, illustrations by Wayne Thiebaud, Roy Lichtenstein and Don Eddy. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 Pages Full Color B&W Text Includes bound-in animation cel. Cover price $2.50.

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Misprint edition with "Mickey is Sexy!" printed near page number at bottom of page 35. Articles by Walt Disney, Ray Bradbury, Jimmy Carter, Robin Williams and Steven Spielberg. Cover by Andy Warhol, illustrations by Wayne Thiebaud, Roy Lichtenstein and Don Eddy. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 Pages Full Color B&W Text. Includes bound-in animation cel. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing. By Garry Apgar. Since his modest debut in 1928, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse has evolved into arguably the world's most recognized and beloved fictional figure. MICKEY MOUSE: EMBLEM OF AMERICAN SPIRIT is the illustrated biography of a unique cartoon character, his life and times, and his impact and influence around the world in art and literature. Part art history and part cultural study, Apgar's Mickey Mouse narrates how the character was initially developed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, how his irrepressible spirit grew to huge popularity during the Depression, and how he became a politically charged cultural icon of international reach. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Pat Olliffe. When the world is overwhelmed with Super Villains, time-traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical beasts and robots bent on the total destruction of humanity... the Earth calls upon its mightiest heroes: The Mighty Avengers! Be here to witness the origin of the team as Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp assemble into the ultimate force for good! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Mike Allred!" By Eric Nolen-Weathington. A few short years into his blossoming career, Mike Allred struck just the right chord when he introduced his hip, Pop-inspired creation Madman! The series won the Harvey Award for "Best New Series," and from there Allred was well on his way, going on to create The Atomics and the critically acclaimed Red Rocket 7, as well as illustrate the fan-favorite X-Force/X-Statix series for Marvel Comics. So pull on your go-go boots and do the watusi it's time to explore the weird and wonderfully way-out worlds of Mike Allred! This 120-page book features a profusely-illustrated career-encompassing interview with Allred, and a full color section spotlighting the exquisite coloring of Mike's wife and partner, the award-winning Laura Allred! Plus, there s a lengthy art gallery and tons of rare and unpublished art by a true Modern Master: Mike Allred! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Mark Buckingham!" From his early days drawing Miracleman, to his work on Death and Fables, Mark Buckingham entertained and amazed with a style that is both charming and sophisticated. Eric Nolen-Weathington explores the world of this master storyteller and designer. This book features a career-spanning interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and reams of rare and unseen art! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 29 - 1st printing. "Cliff Chiang!" Cliff Chiang's star has never shone brighter. His bold, graphic style has a classic feel with a modern sensibility, and it's no wonder he's become one of the industry's top illustrators. Now learn how Chiang went from promising assistant editor to in-demand freelance artist. This volume features a career-spanning interview, and loads of both iconic and rarely seen artwork from Cliff's personal files. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Edited by Samantha Langsdale and Elizabeth Rae Coody.

Monsters seem to be everywhere these days, in popular shows on television, in award-winning novels, and again and again in Hollywood blockbusters. They are figures that lurk in the margins and so, by contrast, help to illuminate the center-the embodiment of abnormality that summons the definition of normalcy by virtue of everything they are not. Samantha Langsdale and Elizabeth Rae Coody's edited volume explores the coding of woman as monstrous and how the monster as dangerously evocative of women/femininity/the female is exacerbated by the intersection of gender with sexuality, race, nationality, and disability.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text.

Featuring Contributions by Novia Shih-Shan Chen, Elizabeth Rae Coody, Keri Crist-Wagner, Sara Durazo-DeMoss, Charlotte Johanne Fabricius, Ayanni C. Hanna, Christina M. Knopf, Tomoko Kuribayashi, Samantha Langsdale, Jeannie Ludlow, Marcela Murillo, Sho Ogawa, Pauline J. Reynolds, Stefanie Snider, J. Richard Stevens, Justin Wigard, Daniel F. Yezbick, and Jing Zhang.

Cover price $30.00.