Comic books in 'Comic History'

Green Title - Volume 1 - 1st printing. White cover with green title that reads: "HISTORY of COMICS 1." Jim Steranko's classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Orange Title with $4.00 cover price - Volume 1 - later printing. White cover with orange title that reads: "HISTORY of COMICS 1." Jim Steranko's classic and meticulous history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Saddle-stitched, 10-in. x 14-in., 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

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Pink/Red Logo - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Black cover with Pink/Red title that reads: "HISTORY of COMICS 2." Jim Steranko's classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

NO Logo on Cover - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Black cover with NO title. Jim Steranko's classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

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Red Logo, $5.00 cover price - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "HISTORY of COMICS 2." Jim Steranko's classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

Signed and numbered by Jim Steranko - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Black cover with Pink/Red title that reads: "HISTORY of COMICS 2." Jim Steranko's classic history of the early days of comics covers the early newspaper strips, the pulp heroes, Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, kid gangs, and more. Spectacular Steranko wraparound cover. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Does NOT include a certificate of authenticity. Cover price $6.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring Steranko takes on Black Condor, Nicky Fury, Captain America, Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Ray, and more! Softcover (Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Edited by Jason Sacks, Eric Hoffman, and Dominick Grace.

Steve Gerber (1947-2008) is among the most significant comics writers of the modern era. Best known for his magnum opus Howard the Duck, he also wrote influential series such as Man-Thing, Omega the Unknown, The Phantom Zone, and Hard Time, expressing a combination of intelligence and empathy rare in American comics.

This volume follows Gerber's career through a range of interviews, beginning with his height during the 1970s and ending with an interview with Michael Eury just before Gerber's death in 2008. The volume concludes with selections from Gerber's dialogue with his readers and admirers in online forums and a Gerber-based Yahoo Group, wherein he candidly discusses his many projects over the years.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

By John Baxter, Bruce Steele, and the Staff of the Walt Disney Archives.

The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have coffee table book showcases the company's history and rich legacy-past, present, and future-through vibrant voices and rare Disney concept art and photographs.

On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded what we now know to be The Walt Disney Company. Walt's passion and vision continues to inspire creative development across the company.

As the official companion to the touring exhibition by Walt Disney Archives and SC Exhibitions, this gorgeous coffee table book serves as a treasure trove for pop culture enthusiasts, artists, art collectors, and Disney fans.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By Michael Teitelbaum. Find out how a nuclear explosion transformed a top scientist into a monster of superhuman strength! With DK READERS, children will learn to read - then read to learn! Featuring stunning artwork from legendary artists like Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Sal Buscema, Adam Kubert, Bruce Timm and more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. By Michael Teitelbaum. Find out how a nuclear explosion transformed a top scientist into a monster of superhuman strength! With DK READERS, children will learn to read - then read to learn! Featuring stunning artwork from legendary artists like Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Sal Buscema, Adam Kubert, Bruce Timm and more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.95

Add to cart Near Mint $26.95

1st printing. By Stephanie Williams. Foreword by James Gunn. Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman - Peacemaker is now on the scene and he's bringing along more than 100 of the most colorful characters from all corners of the DC multiverse! There are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse celebrates some of the quirkiest, most compelling, and ready-for-primetime characters from throughout DC's history. With peculiar powers-from Matter-Eater Lad to Arm-Fall-Off Boy-and one-of-a-kind costumes-from Red Tornado with her red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Blue Snowman with her wintry robotic armor-these characters are truly unforgettable! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $27.00.

Add to cart Very Good $12.00

Add to cart Very Good $15.99

1st printing.

By Terry Moore.

Sure to delight aficionados and new readers, this essential edition of Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise features selected material and scenes from the first 60+ issues of the critically acclaimed series in chronological order, complete with highlights, arcing storylines, and never-before-seen illustrations, plus running commentary by Moore on the evolution of the characters and storylines.

Softcover, 9 3/4-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $23.95.

1st printing.

By Chris Carle.

In time for the game's twentieth-anniversary, legendary game developer Capcom opens its vault to tell the story of Street Fighter - one of the most beloved and successful video game franchises of all time - with revealing text and more than 200 pieces of original artwork.

Softcover, 176 pages, 5-in. x 8-in., full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing. Story and Art by A.B. Frost. Preface by Thierry Smolderen. This is the first extensive reprinting of comics stories by the celebrated American illustrator A.B. Frost (1851-1928), who in addition to his penwork and paintings was also a pioneer of the comic strip. This book collects the three albums of "sequential graphic stories" he published in his lifetime, and includes a variety of stories that highlight Frost's extraordinary skill at caricature and slapstick humor. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 206 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. By Brad Ricca. In the vein of Schulz and Peanuts, the first comprehensive literary biography of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, creators of Superman. Drawing on ten years of research, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more. Super Boys is the story of a long friendship between boys who grew to be men and the standard that would be impossible for both of them to live up to. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. By Brad Ricca. Now in softcover, the first comprehensive literary biography of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, creators of Superman. Drawing on ten years of research, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more. Super Boys is the story of a long friendship between boys who grew to be men and the standard that would be impossible for both of them to live up to. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 464 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $6.30

1st printing. By Tim Leong. The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying ComicCon attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Softcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.30

Add to cart Fine $6.30

2nd and later printings. By Tim Leong. The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying ComicCon attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Softcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Claude Lalumiere. Stories by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, George R.R. Martin, Kurt Busiek, Cory Doctorow, Carrie Vaughn, Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, Jonathan Lethem, Gene Wolfe, Kim Newman, Chris Roberson, Leah Bobet, J. Robert Lennon, A.M. Dellamonica, Kelly Link, Rachel Pollack, James Lowder, Ernest Hogan, Carol Emshwiller, Jack Pendarvis, Benjamin Rosenbaum, George Singleton, Paul Di Filippo, James Patrick Kelly, Win Scott Eckert, Jess Nevins, Tim Pratt, Will Clarke, and Camille Alexa. With hard-hitting stories from masters of the realm and fresh new talents, this vastly adventurous anthology collects some of the most exciting and original superhero stories of the past few decades, along with an array of entertaining and informative articles on the evolution of the genre. The origins of caped crusaders and their ingenious nemeses will be uncovered, their terrible secrets revealed, and their victories and defeats chronicled for all. An exciting blend of voices will release these guardians and villains from their common realm of comics, graphic novels, and movies and set them free to roam in the wild world of prose and their readers' imaginations. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. By Jeffrey K. Johnson. In the eight decades since Superman's debut, comic book superheroes have become an indispensible part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs and have become ingrained in the nation's social and cultural fabric. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics. Softcover, 236 pages, Text 9with B&W Photos). Cover price $40.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. Offering an entertaining and informative look at these modern-day icons, The Supergirls details the much-needed alternative history of American comic book superheroines - from Wonder Woman to Supergirl and beyond - where they fit in popular culture and why, and what these crime-fighting females say about the role of women in American society from their creation to now, and into the future. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 324 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.99.

Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Mike Madrid. The classic alternative history of American comic book superheroines, in a new and revised edition. Mike Madrid has become known as a champion of women in comics and as the expert in Golden Age female characters. And now here is where it all began, as informative and entertaining as ever, in a revised and updated edition, including new illustrations and a new introduction, as well as an afterword bringing us up-to-date on what's happening with women in comics now. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 336 pages, text Only. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Hardcover, 724 pages, full color.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Gina Misiroglu and David A. Roach. Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from evildoers. A penchant for looking good in long underwear. These are the traits that define the quintessential superhero whose impossible feats graced the pages of comic books during comics' Golden and Silver Ages. With over 300 entries and 150 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and their mythology, sidekicks, villains, love interests, super powers, and modus operandi. Flap & back cover of this book feature raves about it from Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Dennis O'Neil, Mike Allred & Marie Severin. Softcover, 724 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Gina Misiroglu. With this book you will learn everything you need to know about super hero history, sidekicks, love interests, superpowers, modus operandi, and more! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ed Gross. The superhero genre has exploded, with comic book heroes conquering the big screen and making massive inroads on the small. Superhero Confidential is the first in a series of books to go behind the scenes on the making of these filmed adventures. Volume I includes "Spider-Man: From Cannon to Cameron," which explores the numerous aborted attempts at bringing Spidey to movie screens in the '80s and '90s; the making of the two Hellboy films with director Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman; a comprehensive exploration of Ben Affleck's Daredevil; director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer chronicling the challenges of Batman Begins; and much more. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture. Major superhero universes constitute one of the most expansive storytelling canvases ever fashioned. Moreover, characters inhabiting these fictional universes are immensely influential, having achieved iconic recognition around the globe. This reader collects in a single volume a sampling of the most sophisticated commentary on superheroes, and brings into sharper focus the ways in which superheroes connect with larger social, cultural, literary, aesthetic, and historical themes. Softcover, 6-in., x 9-in., 386 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

By Liam Burke.

It is hard to imagine a time when superheroes have been more pervasive in our culture. Bringing together superhero scholars from a range of disciplines, alongside key industry figures such as Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini, The Superhero Symbol provides fresh perspectives on how characters like Captain America, Iron Man, and Wonder Woman have engaged with media, culture, and politics, to become the "everlasting" symbols to which a young Bruce Wayne once aspired.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text (with color illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

From PBS Distribution! Hosted and narrated by Liev Schreiber, Superheroes features more than fifty new interviews, from pioneers such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Jerry Robinson to contemporary creators including Mark Ward and Grant Morrison, from commentators such as Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer to iconic actors like Adam West and Lynda Carter. Dazzling graphics and remarkable stories illuminate an up-to-the-minute history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st century. Episodes include Truth, Justice, and the American Way - 1930s-1950s; With Great Power comes Great Responsibility - 1960s-1970s; and A Hero Can Be Anyone - 1980's-today. Special Bonus Materials include The Marvel Super Heroes themes performed by songwriter Jack Urbont, plus additional Interviews with Adam West, Stan Lee, Joe Simon, Lynda Carter, Jerry Robinson, and more.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Published to tie in with a PBS documentary series, this book will explore the 70-year history of the superheroes that have captured the imagination for generations.

This highly illustrated book will explore the cultural history of superheroes, from the first Depression-era comic books to the beloved characters of Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man. The authors delve into the culture and the context that gave rise to the beloved heroes that continue to grow in popularity and the ways that these characters have been shaped and changed by American culture at every incarnation.

Hardcover, 8-in., 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Mark Evanier returns with a third volume collecting old columns and new essays, examining comic books-the people who create them, the people who read them, and why they do these strange things. Superheroes In My Pants includes essays on Julius Schwartz, bad convention panels, Curt Swan, cheap comic fans, un-financed entrepreneurs, stupid mistakes in comics, Pat Boyette, and other aspects and practitioners of the art form. It's all profusely illustrated by Evanier's longtime collaborator, Sergio Aragonés, who provides a new cover and interior illustrations! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. By Jason Tondro. Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true - knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte d'Arthur and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters and teams like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Superheroes: modern gods and goddesses, remote, revered, but like the pantheon of heroes and heroines of ancient myth, great power tempered with flaws. And now, find within these pages tales by gifted and award-winning authors who move superheroes from the four-color panels of comic books to fiction, reminding every adult of the child within, who ever wanted to wear a cape and cowl! Softcover, 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. By Brian Solomon. Foreword by Paul Kupperberg. SUPERHEROES! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what's right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world. Encompassing early coming books, indie outliers, and the mammoth fictional universes managed by DC and Marvel, Superheroes! chronicles the rise of a distinctly American invention, the modern-day evolution of the myths and legends of old. Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Captain America, X-Men, the Justice League and the Avengers-they all represent our greatest hopes, and sometimes our darkest fantasies. Learn all about the creators who have brought them to life: artists like Jack Kirby and Jim Lee, writers like Stan Lee and Alan Moore, actors like Christopher Reeve and Robert Downey Jr., and directors like Tim Burton and Joss Whedon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. By Valerie Estelle Frankel and Trina Robbins. In the heroine's journey, the young woman protagonist confronts her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is a recurring theme in comic books and their screen adaptations. Batgirl, Wonder Woman and Black Widow each find their greatest enemy is their dark mother or shadow twin - the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Supergirl, in her television incarnation, strives to restore her bonds with her sister. This book explores the popular mythos of comics heroines like Jessica Jones, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and the new superwomen of webcomics, who all endure great personal struggle or sacrifice before emerging as female warrior-saviors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 290 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

1st printing. Art by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Dave Johnson, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Wieringo, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Gil Kane, and Ed McGuinness. In the tradition established by the spectacular BATMAN: COVER TO COVER HC, DC Comics proudly presents over 270 of the greatest Superman comic covers of all time, showcasing the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The artistic development and image of the Man of Steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comic-book history. Special features include a look at the evolution of the Superman S-shield, Superman's fight for social justice, and Superman covers from around the world. Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson. A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time! Hardcover, 240 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

One thousand years from now, a group of superpowered teenagers is inspired by Superman's legacy. They band together and form the Legion of Super-Heroes, a crime-fighting group dedicated to protecting the citizens of the United Planets. Like many in the 31st Century, the Legion idolize Superman. They frequent the Superman Museum and marvel at tales of his past. In a future without precise records of the 21st Century, Brainiac 5 takes it upon himself to compile a tribute to his hero. Collecting accounts from a myriad of sources, he compiles the universe's greatest historical record of the life and times of the Man of Steel.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing. Written by Harry Brod. In Superman Is Jewish? Harry Brod reveals the links between Jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. He describes how the role of each hero reflects the evolution of the Jewish place in American culture - an alien in a foreign land, like Superman; a figure plagued by guilt for not having saved his family, like Spider-Man; outsiders persecuted for being different (X-Men); a nice, smart guy afraid people won't like him when he's angry (the Hulk). Brod blends humor and sharp observation as he considers these well-known figures' overtly and discreetly Jewish characteristics and talks about how their creators integrated their Jewish identities and their creativity. Hardcover, 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00

5 CD set of the historic Superman radio shown! Digitally restored and remastered, this 5 CD set features 27 thrilling episodes starring the Man of Steel! Includes a 60-page booklet. 6 hours of exciting adventures! Cover price $39.98.

1st printing. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

2nd and later printings. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.75

1st printing. Written by Les Daniels. Art by Chip Kidd. Photographs by Geoff Spear. A wonderful look at the origins of arguably the greatest super hero of all time - Superman! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50

1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $27.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 432 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $17.00.

1st printing. By Ian Gordon. After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles over the past eight decades. Demonstrating how Superman's iconic popularity cannot be attributed to any single creator or text, comics expert Ian Gordon embarks on a deeper consideration of cultural mythmaking as a collective and dynamic process. He also outlines the often contentious relationships between the various parties who have contributed to the Superman mythos. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and Cover by Jim Lee. Superman: The Ultimate Guide covers Superman's entire life story, from his birth on Krypton, to his life as reporter Clark Kent, and all of his struggles, battles, lovers, and enemies in between. DK's exciting visual format makes this the ideal Man of Steel reference guide! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Cover by Mike Allred. "The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood!" Edited by Gina Misiroglu and Michael Eury. Foreword by Stan Lee. Includes entries written by Mike W. Barr, Andy Mangels, Heidi MacDonald, Peter Sanderson, Peter Coogan. From Lex Luthor to Doctor Doom. From Thanos to Darkseid. From Emperor Palpatine to Khan. This is a comprehensive look at almost every single super villain to have ever appeared in comics, movies, and television. Hardcover, 440 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "I wish The Supervillain Book could be required reading so that all the bizarre knowledge that fans like me have on the subject would be shared by everyone. - Alex Ross