Comic books in 'Kaiju'

1st printing. "Strange Beasts of Japanese Film!" Written by Ivan Vartanian. Art by Mark Nagata. Featuring graphic, full-color illustrations of the most notable and legendary kaiju (the Japanese word for monsters), including the granddaddy of them all, Godzilla, This book offers comprehensive descriptions of their strengths, weaknesses, and special powers, while artist Mark Nagata renders cross-sections of each kaiju - similar to anatomy drawings found in an encyclopedia - to reveal the skeletal and muscular construction of these monsters. Hardcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $27.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Brad Strickland and Joe DeVito. Art and cover by Joe DeVito.

Epic illustrated novel chronicles the origins of the Kongs, the island's ancient civilization called the Tagatu, and their battle to survive in the midst of Skull Island's prehistoric denizens, culminating in the epic building of the Great Wall. Untold mysteries surrounding Skull Island's enigmatic origins and its bizarre natural wonders are also revealed. Special section of a Carl Denham sketchbook printed on heavy parchment stock. Illustrated in full color and black and white. Also includes a letter of appreciation signed by DeVito. Full color Slipcase.

A hardcover with laminated full color boards. Endpapers are printed on a parchment stock and are different aspects of Skull Island.

A magnificent, lavish, labor of love that is worthy of King Kong!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 268 pages, 9-in. x 12-in., Text (with full color Illustrations).

NOTE: Limited to 500 signed copies.

Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

By Ray Morton.

King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon is the first book to chronicle the making of all seven feature films in which the character of Kong has appeared, and contains exclusive interviews with many of the surviving members of each production.

Generously illustrated with photographs, production artwork, and promotional material from the author's extensive personal collection for all the fans in Kongdom to devour.

Softcover, 350 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects Kong: King of Skull Island (2007 Markosia) #1-5.

Written by Andy Briggs and Chuck Satterlee. Art by Dan O'Connor and Scott Larson. Cover by Joe Devito.

In 1933, Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong."

The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc in Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death his body - and Carl Denham - disappeared.

Twenty-five years later, his son makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Kong of Skull Island (2016 Boom) #1-4.

Written by James Asmus. Art by Carlos Magno. Cover by Nick Robles.

King Kong, world-famous and original gargantuan ape, is the progenitor of an entire genre, spawning sequels, remakes, and countless other interpretations.

You know Kong. You love Kong! King Kong was created by Merian C. Cooper, and Kong of Skull Island is grounded in artist/author Joe DeVito's ground-breaking literary property Skull Island. This story is exclusively authorized and endorsed by the Cooper family as their official King Kong/Skull Island prequel and sequel origin story.

Two fractured and combative civilizations are forced to band together as they venture onto Skull Island-their new home.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Carlos Magno delivers what might be the best work of his career." - IGN

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. Collects Marvel Monsters: Monsters on the Prowl (2005), Marvel Monsters: Where Monsters Dwell (2005), Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur (2005), and Marvel Monsters: Fin Fang Four (2005); plus material from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #1, Journey into Mystery (1952-1998) #62, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #89 and Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #10; and Marvel Monsters: The Files of Ulysses Bloodstone (2005).

Written by Steve Niles, Eric Powell, Tom Sneigoski, Roger Langridge, Mick Gray, Peter David, Jeff Parker, and Keith Giffen. Art by Duncan Fegrado, Eric Powell, Mark Farmer, Roger Langridge, Arnold Pander, Russell Braun, and Keith Giffen. Cover by Eric Powell.

Marvel's monsters unleashed in four timeless tales by today's hottest creators!

In MONSTERS ON THE PROWL, it's the Hulk, the Thing, Giant-Man and the Beast vs. a tidal wave of classic creatures when the Collector inadvertently lets loose Droom, Grogg, Goom, Rombuu, Grattu and more on New York City! In DEVIL DINOSAUR, two young Celestials debate prehistoric Earth's superior life form. But when the ferocity of Devil Dinosaur proves no match for the opposition, a savage from the future is brought back for a battle you thought you'd never see: Hulk vs. Devil Dino! In FIN FANG FOUR, four giant monsters - incarcerated for years for their crimes against humanity - now find themselves shrunk to human size and working at the home of the very people who captured them: the Fantastic Four!

Meet Googam, Son of Goom; Elektro; Gorgilla; and Fin Fang Foom! But when Goom's mad plan to rescue his father goes awry, the quartet must put aside their differences and become - the Fin Fang Four! And in WHERE MONSTERS DWELL, witness the terror of Monstrollo, the horror of Manoo and the fright of Bombu!

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Collects Mega (2021 Red 5 Comics) #1-2.

Story and art by Salvador Sanz.

A gigantic creature has been awaken from its eternal sleep in Antarctica. The destructive monster, only known as "The Salamander", has started a journey of chaos and destruction. The only thing that could stop this menace is another sleeping giant; a creature from under the ocean known as "Mega".

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects material from Where Monsters Dwell (1970-1975) #2-3, 6, 10, 15, and 21; Journey into Mystery (1952) #10; Where Creatures Roam (1970) #1, 4, and 7; and Creatures on the Loose (1971-1975) #13. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, and Bill Everett. This volume revisits the Mighty Marvel Age of Monsters! Don't miss the monstrous exploits of Groot, Gigantus, Fin Fang Foom, and more! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects material from Where Monsters Dwell (1970-1975) #2-3, 6, 10, 15, and 21; Journey into Mystery (1952) #10; Where Creatures Roam (1970) #1, 4, and 7; and Creatures on the Loose (1971-1975) #13. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, and Bill Everett. This volume revisits the Mighty Marvel Age of Monsters! Don't miss the monstrous exploits of Groot, Gigantus, Fin Fang Foom, and more! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing. Collects Fearless Defenders (2013) #8, Marvel Zombies (2005 1st Series) #1, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015) #1, Totally Awesome Hulk (2015) #2-3, and material from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #73 and 90, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #11-13, 15, 17, 19 and 23; and Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #15, 17, 19 and 22. Written by Cullen Bunn, Robert Kirkman, Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, Greg Pak, and Jack Kirby. Art by Will Sliney, Sean Phillips, Natacha Bustos, Frank Cho, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, and Jack Kirby. Cover by Greg Land. Years before Jack Kirby introduced the world to a new age of heroic Marvels, the King of comics terrorized it with incredible creations - many of which are poised to rock the Marvel Universe once again! In this collection of strange tales to astonish, meet a menacing menagerie from Kirby's boundless imagination, all with unforgettable names. Gorgilla! Blip! Monstrom! Grottu! Moomba! Orrgo! Bruttu! Rommbu! Vandoom's Monster! Goom and Googam! And don't forget Groot! Plus: Catch up with Jack's legendary creations Devil Dinosaur and Fin Fang Foom, and meet monster hunters Elsa Bloodstone, Lady Hellbender and Moon Girl! Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

By J.D. Lees and Marc Cerasini.

A rare and extremely well-done book devoted to Godzilla. Includes Japanese movie posters, stills, comparing the different suits, movie synopses, cast credits, monster profiles, trivia, little known facts and on and on. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in. 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-January 1962!" Collects Gorgo (1961-1965) #1-5. Cover by Steve Ditko. After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and its 200 foot tall mother was coming for him! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "April-December 1962!" Collects Gorgo (1961-1965) #6-10. Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. After a seaquake, a huge lizard-like creature walked out of the ocean and almost destroyed a fishing village in Ireland. Fortunately for the village, the same quake that brought the 65 foot monster to land has also grounded a salvage ship, the crew of which proved up to the task of capturing the beast. Instead of killing it, or turning it over to the government, they decided to take it to London and put it on display for profit. Looking to be a huge success, things became more complicated when it was discovered the monster, dubbed Gorgo, was really just a youngster and it's 200 foot tall mother was coming for him! Previously released as a hard cover and now available for the first time in our popular SOFTEE format. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961 and March 1962!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #1-5. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani Cover by Dick Giordano. Previously released as a hard cover and now available for the first time in our popular SOFTEE format! PS Artbooks collects the first five issues of the Charlton Comics series, published between June 1961 and March 1962, and featuring artwork by Dick Giordano, Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas and Bill Molno. Included is the movie adaptation, plus Konga's first four adventures past the film! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "May 1962-January 1963!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #6-10. Cover by Steve Ditko. More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself. Mr. Steve Ditko. Including "Konga Meets the Creatures From Beyond Space": after escaping England, Konga ends up on an island fighting flying saucers and aliens from another world! Only then, in "The Land of the Frozen Giants," to battle pre-historic dinosaurs in a lost Antarctica world. Until finally facing his mightiest challenge with "Konga and The Mole Men!" All reproduced completely from cover to cover, just like the original comics! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "March-November 1963!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #11-15. Cover by Dick Giordano. More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself, Steve Ditko! Including "The Monster Hunter" - but just who is hunting who? "The Master Plan" - aliens attack the earth but come face to face with Konga who destroys them! And "The Evil Eye" - Soviet scientists get control over Konga?! Sounds like a potential diplomatic incident to me, but I'll let you be the judge of that! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, and Sal Gentile. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-March 1962!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #1-5. Cover by Dick Giordano. Konga was originally a monkey found by Professor Charles Decker. On the same expedition, the professor also acquired a chemical extract from a new species of plant. The chemical made living things grow. Professor Decker tests the formula he created using the chemical on Konga which made him grow and change into a chimp and later a gorilla. The formula has a side effect that allows Konga to read minds and thinking his master wants Dean Foster, a critic of Decker's work, dead! However, Decker and his wife Margret realize what has happened and go to stop Konga, but the ape has now grown to gigantic size and goes on a rampage through London! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "May 1962-January 1963!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #6-10. Cover by Steve Ditko. More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself. Mr. Steve Ditko. Including "Konga Meets the Creatures From Beyond Space": after escaping England, Konga ends up on an island fighting flying saucers and aliens from another world! Only then, in "The Land of the Frozen Giants," to battle pre-historic dinosaurs in a lost Antarctica world. Until finally facing his mightiest challenge with "Konga and The Mole Men!" All reproduced completely from cover to cover, just like the original comics! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $52.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "June 1961-March 1962!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #1-5. Cover by Dick Giordano. Konga was originally a monkey found by Professor Charles Decker. On the same expedition, the professor also acquired a chemical extract from a new species of plant. The chemical made living things grow. Professor Decker tests the formula he created using the chemical on Konga which made him grow and change into a chimp and later a gorilla. The formula has a side effect that allows Konga to read minds and thinking his master wants Dean Foster, a critic of Decker's work, dead! However, Decker and his wife Margret realize what has happened and go to stop Konga, but the ape has now grown to gigantic size and goes on a rampage through London! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "May 1962-January 1963!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #6-10. Cover by Steve Ditko. More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself. Mr. Steve Ditko. Including "Konga Meets the Creatures From Beyond Space": after escaping England, Konga ends up on an island fighting flying saucers and aliens from another world! Only then, in "The Land of the Frozen Giants," to battle pre-historic dinosaurs in a lost Antarctica world. Until finally facing his mightiest challenge with "Konga and The Mole Men!" All reproduced completely from cover to cover, just like the original comics! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $46.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "March-November 1963!" Collects Konga (1961 Charlton) #11-15. Cover by Dick Giordano. More colossal Konga action pencilled by the late, great comic book giant himself, Steve Ditko! Including "The Monster Hunter" - but just who is hunting who? "The Master Plan" - aliens attack the earth but come face to face with Konga who destroys them! And "The Evil Eye" - Soviet scientists get control over Konga?! Sounds like a potential diplomatic incident to me, but I'll let you be the judge of that! Featuring Stories by Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, and Sal Gentile. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

1st printing. Collects Skull Island: The Birth of Kong (2017 Legendary Comics) #1-4.

Written by Arvid Nelson. Art by Zid.

After 2014s Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island, Legendary and Warner Bros. MonsterVerse continues in the comic book world with Skull Island: The Birth of Kong, comic that delves deeper into the mysteries of Skull Island and the mythic origins of Kong.

Both a sequel and a prequel to the film, the story tells of a secret team of Monarch operatives returning to Skull Island to discover the truth behind Kong and the island he was born to protect. In doing so, they unlock an ancient history of monster conflict, witness the primal war between Kong and an otherworldly ecosystem of deadly new creatures, and finally reveal how this lonely god became the last of his kind. Featuring new monsters and previously unseen Skull Island locations, the book gives fans a chance to see how Kong has evolved since the events of the film.

With a dramatic narrative that paves the way for what is to come, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the MonsterVerse.

Includes: Exclusive back matter with monster profiles.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

By George E. Turner and Orville Goldner. Introductions by Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen.

From rare photos of the models and drawings used in the 1933 King Kong, to bios on special effects genius Willis O'Brien, actors Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot, as well as information about the other creators of Kong, this book chronicles the filming of this classic tale of Beauty and the Beast.

The book also includes a list of films influenced by King Kong, a filmography of the films of Merian Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, and material focusing on the 2005 Peter Jackson remake of King Kong.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $14.25

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $8.40

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Klaus Janson. The Monster Was a Lady starring G.I. Robot, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Fred Carrillo; set during World War II in the Pacific Theater and in the War That Time Forgot/Dinosaur Island. A Balance of Souls, script by Wyatt Gwyon, art by Jess Jodloman; set behind German lines during World War II. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing.

By Will Murray.

Everyone knows the tragic story of Kong Kong. Untold until now is the desperate race to ferry the captured monster across two oceans to New York City. During this harrowing journey, trouble befalls the tramp steamer, and she is forced to make landfall in Africa, home of Tarzan of the Apes. What happens when the beast-god of Skull Island encounters the king of the apes? Will they be friends, or foes? For the first time in any medium, the story of their titanic titanic encounter!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.