Comic books in 'Comic History'

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1st printing. SHE CHANGED COMICS is the definitive history of the women who changed free expression in comics, with profiles of more than 60 groundbreaking female professionals and interviews with the women who are changing today's medium, including RAINA TELGEMEIER, NOELLE STEVENSON, G. WILLOW WILSON, and more! SHE CHANGED COMICS also examines the plights of women imprisoned and threatened for making comics and explores the work of women whose work is being banned here in the United States. A must for readers of all ages, students, and educators. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. By Eric Hoffman. In December 1977, struggling Canadian comic book artist Dave Sim self-published the first issue of Cerebus the Aardvark, a Conan the Barbarian satire featuring a foul-tempered, sword-wielding creature trapped in a human world. Over the next 26 years, Sim, and later collaborator Gerhard, produced an epic 6,000-page graphic novel, the longest-running English language comic series by a single creative team. This in-depth work, the first collection of critical essays on Cerebus, provides a multifaceted approach to Sim and Gerhard's complex and entertaining oeuvre. Softcover, 238 pages, B&W. Cover price $45.00.

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1st printing.

By Linda H. Davis.

The Addams Family is creepy and kooky, but believe it or not, the real Addams family was even more strange and outrageous than the beloved comic's characters.

In Charles Addams: A Cartoonist's Life, meet the legendary cartoonist behind the altogether ooky Addams Family in this first biographical exposé, written with exclusive access to Charles' Addams' private archives. Take a front-row seat to the widespread rumors and storytelling genius behind one of America's oddest and most iconic creators. Even as The Addams Family grew in fame, the life of Charles Addams remained shrouded in mystery. Did he really sleep in a coffin and drink martinis garnished with eyeballs? In reality, Addams himself was charismatic and spellbinding as the characters he created. Discover the real stories behind Addams' most famous, and most private drawings, including the cartoon that offended the Nazis. From his dazzling love for sports cars and beautiful women-Jackie Kennedy and Joan Fontaine among them-to the darkest relationship of his life, this witty book reveals Addams' life as never before.

With rare family photographs, classic and previously unpublished cartoons, and private drawings accompanying this portrait of Charles Addams, Linda H. Davis provides a fascinating journey into the life of a beloved American icon.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations).

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

By Benjamin L. Clark and the Charles M. Schulz Museum. Introduction by Nat Gertler. Foreword by Wes Anderson.

Explore the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang with this intimate look into the life and times of Charles M. Schulz.

Through 100 preserved and catalogued artifacts, delve into the world of 1920s America of Schulz's Minnesota youth, his WWII army service, and fame through his post-war comic series Li'l Folks that became the iconic and beloved Peanuts.

From the plaster figurine named Spark Plug that would become Schulz nickname-"Sparky"-to his first published drawing featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, to his 2001 Congressional Gold Medal, the 100 artifacts bring the details of the veteran artist to life.

Along with provocative, witty, and wise quotes, fan-favorite strips and more, Charles M. Schulz is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz and R. Smith Kiliper. For the first time, Charles Schulz tells what he really thinks about Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Woodstock, Linus, Peppermint Patty - and all the other members of the Peanuts gang. And here, the man behind the most famous, best-loved comic strip in history tells us how it all began. Lavishly illustrated with cartoon gems that have made Peanuts #1 in our hearts. And photographs, from the author's personal scrapbook of CHARLIE BROWN, SNOOPY AND ME. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Career-spanning, Chester Brown: Conversations gathers hard-to-find interviews with the creator of Yummy Fur, The Playboy, I Never Liked You, Louis Riel, and his best-selling Paying for It. The volue includes several pieces from now defunct periodicals and fanzines as well as 40 line drawings by the comics artist. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. The early 1980s saw a revolution in mainstream comics - in subject matter, artistic integrity, and creators' rights - as new methods of publishing and distribution broadened the possibilities. Among those artists utilizing these new methods, Chester Brown quickly developed a cult following due to the undeniable quality and originality of his Yummy Fur (1983-1994). Chester Brown: Conversations collects interviews covering all facets of the cartoonist's long career and includes several pieces from now-defunct periodicals and fanzines. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 284 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Chris Ware. Displaying both Ware's erudition and his quirky self-deprecation, these collected interviews span his career from 1993 to 2015, creating a time-lapse portrait of the artist as he matures. Brand-new interviews with both Chris and Marnie Ware conclude the volume. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Chris Ware. Displaying both Ware's erudition and his quirky self-deprecation, these collected interviews span his career from 1993 to 2015, creating a time-lapse portrait of the artist as he matures. Brand-new interviews with both Chris and Marnie Ware conclude the volume. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Cyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Cyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Martin Sheridan. Open this book to any page and read - and enjoy. Discover once again the direct, innocent, unbounded imagination of those intensely human creators of your favorite comics, for this is their story. Featuring looks at Alley Oop, The Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Li'l Abner, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, The Little King, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Tarzan, Superman, and many, many more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Written by Nicky Wright and Joe Kubert. The world has never seen the like of the American comic book. In their heyday, the top 500 comics sold over 60 million copies a month, and are still avidly collected. Taking us from the 1930s into the 1950s, Nicky Wright tells the fascinating story of the rise of this highly creative popular art form through its decline due to the self-censorship imposed by Congress and the churches. Highly illustrated with a huge range of front covers, comic strips, and images of the characters, the book also covers the personalities who wrote, drew, and edited these classics. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Peter Sanderson. Superhuman strength. Spider-Sense. The ability to leap more than a mile. Retractable adamantium claws. In the Marvel Universe, superpowers turn normal people into superhumans. But it is the way they use these abilities that defines them as Super Heroes. Packed with scintillating stories and full-color illustrations from the decades-long histories of Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, the Amazing Spider-Man, and Wolverine, CLASSIC MARVEL SUPER HEROES brings together Marvel's mightiest. Captain America's half-century as the incarnation of his nation's ideals, Hulk's emergence as the first popular super hero antihero, Spider-Man's transformation from an awkward teenager into the most popular of Marvel mutants - it's all in this exciting look at how the artists and writers at Marvel Comics have redefined the Super Hero genre. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Written by William Jones. This work gives attention to the evolving mission of Classics Illustrated to bring serious literature to popular culture; the publication's ability to stand up to the anti-comics hysteria of the early 1950s; the growth of subsidiary educational series encompassing folklore, mythology, history, and science; and the unsuccessful attempts to revive the series in the 1990s. Hardcover, 284 pages, B&W.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

By William Jones.

A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century.

Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 410 pages, PC.

Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. By Renee Witterstaetter. Cover by Michael Golden. Two Originals! George Washington and the American Comic Book, both Unique American creations! The subject of George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture is a fascinating one to explore as we move through 100 plus years of Pop Culture history, and actually celebrate the 100th year of the first monthly comic book. Looking at every appearance of Washington in comics from the early days of historical representation to the exciting time travel stories from DC Comics, Marvel and Archie, to the Jack Kirby tributes up to present day. This book features stories where Washington is a key character in modern times and comic book universes, co-starring with such heroes as Superman, Captain America, and many other super icons. An inviting look at comic book history through the art of some of the outstanding masters of the craft. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Art Spiegelman. In an art career that now spans six decades, Art Spiegelman has been a groundbreaking and influential figure with a global impact. His Pulitzer Prize-winning Holocaust memoir Maus established the graphic novel as a legitimate form and inspired countless cartoonists while his shorter works have enormously expanded the expressive range of comics. Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics, and Scraps is a comprehensive career overview of the output of this legendary cartoonist, showing for the first time the full range of a half-century of relentless experimentation. By showing all facets of Spiegelman's career, the book demonstrates how he has persistently cross-pollinated the worlds of comics, commercial design, and fine arts. Essays by acclaimed film critic J. Hoberman and MoMA curator and Dean of the Yale University School of Art Robert Storr bookend Co-Mix, offering eloquent meditations on an artist whose work has been genre-defining. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

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Lone Ranger Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

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Batman and Robin Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Flash Gordon Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was a fanzine published bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Cover by Richard Corben. The Williamson Collector by James Van Hise and Larry Bigman, news, centerfold by Don Newton, Lone Ranger article by James Van Hise. Keyhole column by Hamilton Benedict. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Dinosaur Cover by Al Williamson - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Golden Blood Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Saturn Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

The Lost Planet Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Tarzan Cover - Collage was Fanzine published Bi-weekly by The SFCA (Science Fiction Club of America). Edited by G.B. Love. Featuring comic strips, articles, artwork, and news. Topics covered include science fiction to pulp adventures to westerns and everything in-between placing the spotlight on such classic characters as Tarzan, the Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, and more! Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: Most issues of COLLAGE were sent to subscribers folded. It's rare to find uncreased copies. Cover price $0.65.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #1-9. This colossal trade paperback collects the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans, including the low distribution first issues, the Fourth World theme issue (#6), and the out-of-print Fantastic Four theme issue (#9). Also included is a new special section with over 30 pieces never-before published Kirby art including convention sketches, animation concepts, and Jack's uninked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor and, a new introduction by Mark Evanier. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #1-9. This colossal trade paperback collects the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans, including the low distribution first issues, the Fourth World theme issue (#6), and the out-of-print Fantastic Four theme issue (#9). Also included is a new special section with over 30 pieces never-before published Kirby art including convention sketches, animation concepts, and Jack's uninked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor and, a new introduction by Mark Evanier. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #10-12. See for yourself what thousands of comics fans, professionals, and historians have discovered: "The King" lives on in the pages of The Jack Kirby Collector! This whopping 160-page trade paperback rcontinues collecting the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans - the Humor, Hollywood, and International-theme issues! Also included is a new special section detailing a fan's visit to the Kirbys' remarkable home. This private tour is profusely illustrated with photos, and more than 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including Jack's un-inked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor, The Hunger Dogs, Jimmy Olsen, SHIELD, Machine Man, The Eternals, and more! Learn more about the King's career through interviews with Jack and Roz Kirby, John Byrne, Steve Gerber, Mark Evanier, Roger Stern, Marv Wolfman, and page after page of rare Kirby art, much in its original pencil form. Join us in celebrating the life and career of comics' most prodigious imagination: Jack Kirby! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #10-12. Back in print, with a new cover design! See for yourself what thousands of comics fans, professionals, and historians have discovered: "The King" lives on in the pages of The Jack Kirby Collector! This whopping 160-page trade paperback rcontinues collecting the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans - the Humor, Hollywood, and International-theme issues! Also included is a new special section detailing a fan's visit to the Kirbys' remarkable home. This private tour is profusely illustrated with photos, and more than 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including Jack's un-inked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor, The Hunger Dogs, Jimmy Olsen, SHIELD, Machine Man, The Eternals, and more! Learn more about the King's career through interviews with Jack and Roz Kirby, John Byrne, Steve Gerber, Mark Evanier, Roger Stern, Marv Wolfman, and page after page of rare Kirby art, much in its original pencil form. Join us in celebrating the life and career of comics' most prodigious imagination: Jack Kirby! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #13-15. See for yourself why The Jack Kirby Collector has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards! This huge 176-page trade paperback collects issues of the magazine for Kirby fans (the sold-out Horror, Thor, and Science-Fiction theme issues)! We've even included a new special section with 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including un-inked pencils from Captain America, Thor, Jimmy Olsen, The Demon, New Gods, The Prisoner, and more! Go behind-the-scenes of Jack's career through interviews with Kirby, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Walt Simonson, Al Williamson, and Mike Thibodeaux, and see page-after-page of rare and unpublished Kirby art! It's a must for Kirby fans! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #13-15. Back in print, with a new cover design! See for yourself why The Jack Kirby Collector has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards! This huge 176-page trade paperback collects issues of the magazine for Kirby fans (the sold-out Horror, Thor, and Science-Fiction theme issues)! We've even included a new special section with 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including un-inked pencils from Captain America, Thor, Jimmy Olsen, The Demon, New Gods, The Prisoner, and more! Go behind-the-scenes of Jack's career through interviews with Kirby, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Walt Simonson, Al Williamson, and Mike Thibodeaux, and see page-after-page of rare and unpublished Kirby art! It's a must for Kirby fans! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #16-19. Kirby fans can't get enough of the highly acclaimed magazine for Kirby fans! Included are the "Tough Guys" issue, the DC and Marvel theme issues, and a special issue detailing the intricacies of Jack's art! Also included is a new special section with over 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published, including Jack's un-inked pencils from New Gods, Mister Miracle, Forever People, Jimmy Olsen, Kamandi, Captain America, Silver Surfer, OMAC, and more! It features interviews with Kirby, Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Will Eisner, Neal Adams, nearly the whole Marvel Bullpen, and other Kirby coll aborators! There's a new introduction by famed painter Alex Ross, plus page after page of rare Kirby art, much in its original pencil form. It's a colossal celebration of the most acclaimed creator in comics: Jack Kirby! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #20-22. Includes "Kirby's Women," "Wackiest Work," and "Villains" issues, featuring three unseen interviews with Jack Kirby, plus new ones with Jack's daughter Lisa Kirby, and industry pros Dave Stevens, Gil Kane, Bruce Timm, Steve Rude, and Mike Mignola! Plus, see a complete ten-page unpublished Kirby story still in pencil! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #23-26. Edited by John Morrow. As Jack Kirby continues to garner worldwide acclaim as comics' greatest creator, this sixth trade paperback continues to collect the critically acclaimed magazine about Kirby's life and career. Included are issues spotlighting Jack's "Greatest Battles," "Gods," and a special issue spotlighting Kirby's Golden Age work with Joe Simon, from co-creating Captain America to pioneering Romance comics and beyond! There are several rare interviews with Kirby himself, plus new ones with comics pros Denny O'Neil, Jim Shooter, John Severin, and Walter Simonson! Plus: see a complete ten-page unpublished Kirby story! Jack's awe-inspiring original pencils to Fantastic Four #49 (from the first appearance of the Silver Surfer)! A gallery of Kirby's original concept paintings for the Fourth World characters! An analysis comparing Kirby's margin notes to Stan Lee's dialogue on classic Marvel comics! And a new special section with over 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published, including Jack's un-inked pencils from The Fourth World, The Demon, Kamandi, Eternals, Captain America, Black Panther, and more! With page after page of rare Kirby art (much in its original pencil form), and an amazing 1960s Kirby Silver Surfer cover, it's an unprecedented tribute to the most prolific creator in comics history: Jack "King" Kirby! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #27-30. By Jack Kirby and John Morrow. This seventh trade paperback completes the compilations of the first thirty regular-sized issues of The Jack Kirby Collector, the critically-acclaimed magazine about Kirby's life and career. This volume includes an in-depth look at Kirby's 1970's Marvel Comics work and his 80's work in comica and animation, plus a special two-part focus on how widespread Kirby's influence is! It features rare interviews with Kirby himself, plus new interviews with Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Neil Gaiman, Jeff Smith, Mark Hamill, and more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Thomas S. Owens. Comic books are prized not only for their action-filled plots and colorful illustrations, but also for their value in the marketplace. With more than one hundred comic book publishers, how do you know which issues are worth collecting? How do you start a collection? How do you make the right buying decisions to add to a collection you already have? And, how do you have fun pursuing this exciting hobby? The answers to these questions and more are found in this book full of tips to guide you safely through the comic book collecting universe. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written byPatricia Lakin. Art and cover by Rob McClurkan. Now beginning readers can learn all about the history of comics, graphic novels, manga, and more in this installment of the nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series about the history of fun stuff! Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited as having the first cartoon in an American newspaper? Ever wonder who put the fun in the Funny Pages? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the funny history of comic strips, graphic novels, manga, and more, and amaze your friends with all you've learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core-vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun! Cover price $16.99.