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MARVEL COMICS LIBRARY HC FANTASTIC FOUR 1961-1963
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby
In the early 1960s, veteran comic creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby hit on the idea of doing a super-team. Kirby, who thought super heroes were due for a revival after 15 years of being pushed aside by romance, horror, and war comics, saw it as smart business. Lee just once wanted to 'do the type of story I myself would enjoy reading.' The Fantastic Four forever changed their careers, their lives, and the comic book industry. Collected here are the first 20 issues reproduced from the most pristine, pedigreed original comics, which were cracked open and photographed in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Featured alongside the comics are an in-depth essay by acclaimed Marvel writer Mark Waid, a foreword by former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, and original art, photographs, and other rarities. (STL364220) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 11x16, 712pgs, FC SRP: $80.00
MARVEL COMICS LIBRARY HC FANTASTIC FOUR 1961-1963 (O/A)
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby
In 1961 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created The Fantastic Four, a powerhouse super hero team that kicked the comic book industry into high gear. These four super-powered beings with complex human emotions revolutionized the world of comics. This XXL volume collects their first 20 stories and documents how it became in Lee's words 'the world's greatest comic magazine.' (STL243422)
HC, 11x16, 700pgs, FC SRP: $200.00
MARVEL COMICS LIBRARY HC X-MEN 1963-1966
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby
When Marvel publisher Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea he'd be getting something like The X-Men. In fact, nobody could have imagined the extraordinary phenomenon the X-Men would eventually grow into. The first years of storytelling laid the foundation for much of what has put the X-Men at the crossroads of comics and popular culture. This edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963 to 1966. The most pristine, pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. In addition to these seminal tales are an original foreword by modern X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont, reliving the heyday of Lee and Kirby's foundational years, and an in-depth essay by X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza, alongside original art, photographs, and memorabilia from the early years of X. (STL364219) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 682pgs, FC SRP: $80.00
MARVEL COMICS LIBRARY HC X-MEN VOL 01 1963-1966 (O/A)
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby
Hounded by a public that fears and misunderstands them, mutantkind find themselves at the heart of their own civil rights struggle; Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman found safety amongst themselves despite the challenges that set them apart from others in society; and Professor Xavier lined up against his ideological foe, Magneto, who had assembled a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to take the fight directly to humankind. Close in size to the original artworks, this XXL-sized edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963-1966. In addition to these seminal tales are a foreword by Chris Claremont and an in-depth essay by Fabian Nicieza. (STL276929)
HC, 11x16, 666pgs, FC SRP: $200.00
STAR WARS ARCHIVES EPISODES I-III 1999 2005 HC
From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. After driving the development of nascent digital technology, George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster, and met fierce resistance when he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection, all of which are now used throughout the industry. Made with Lucas' full cooperation , this volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy—Episode I The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones, and Episode III Revenge of the Sith—and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators. The book is profusely illustrated with script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and posters. (STL364218) (C: 0-1-1)
Reference Book, HC, 10x13, 600pgs, FC SRP: $100.00
STAR WARS ARCHIVES EPISODES I-IV 1977 2005
When Star Wars was released in 1977, everybody who saw and reviewed it considered it an exciting, innovative piece of pop culture, a fast-moving, special-effects laden fairy tale in space. The film, and the episodes that followed, were a worldwide phenomenon, a massive success for creator George Lucas's production company Lucasfilm, his special effects company Industrial Light and Magic, and for the studio Twentieth Century-Fox. Over six movies and 28 years writer, director and producer George Lucas created the modern monomyth of our time, one that resonates with the child in us all. To achieve his epic vision George Lucas created the space for ground-breaking visual effects and digital technologies that have forever changed the way we make and see visual entertainment. (STL364217) (C: 0-1-2)
Reference Book, HC, 6x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
TEN SPEED PRESS
SUITOR ARMOR GN VOL 02
(W/A) Purpah
Palace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content. Lucia has just begun her exciting mage apprenticeship with Norrix, finally tapping into her innate capabilities as a magical being. In this second volume, Norrix's complicated past is revealed, the connection between Lady Kirsi and King Reimund blossoms, and the darker side of Lucia's journey to magical discovery rears its head. Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this second volume includes episodes 18-38 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic. (STL364622) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
SUITOR ARMOR HC VOL 02
(W/A) Purpah
Palace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the second volume of the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content.
Lucia has just begun her exciting mage apprenticeship with Norrix, finally tapping into her innate capabilities as a magical being, and she sets off to find her fellow fairy Quinn who is captured within the kingdom's dungeons. While trying to free her, she discovers a shocking secret about the fairy-human war that spirals into a series of mistrustful encounters with the people around her. Building off of Modeus's newfound ability to speak, Lucia continues to teach him about the world and help develop his sentience. However, as their relationship deepens, the two must grapple with the true violent purpose
In this second volume, Norrix's complicated past is revealed, the connection between Lady Kirsi and King Reimund blossoms, and the darker side of Lucia's journey to magical discovery rears its head. Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this second volume includes episodes 18-38 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic. (STL364625) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 7x9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
TOYCOLLECTR
TOYCOLLECTR MAGAZINE #17 (MR)
TOYCOLLECTR is the return of the print-based, collector-focused toy magazine offering behind the curtain deep dives into the world of collectible action figures past and present. Old stuff! New stuff! All good stuff! This issue features our Toy Fair 2025 wrap-up, more Transformers goodness, another sculptor profile, and tons of stuff we can't talk about yet! (STL364431) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
TRIPWIRE
SHERLOCK HOLMES & EMPIRE BUILDERS TP VOL 01
(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Mark Chiarello
Find out how the story started with this debut in paperback with an exclusive cover from Mark Chiarello (Batman: The Last Halloween). When Watson leaves Holmes to help Francis Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England's most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo. With pin-ups from Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz, Shawn Martinbrough, and Barry Kitson. Perfect for fans of Michael Moorcock and Bryan Talbot. (STL364459) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $32.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES & EMPIRE BUILDERS HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Mark Chiarello
Tripwire launches its Tripwire Comics Presents imprint with the first volume of its Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders The Gene Genie graphic novel under two exclusive covers. Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders is an epic alternate world sci fi adventure featuring The World's Greatest Detective as people have never seen him before.
When Watson leaves Holmes to help Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England's most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo.
As well as a 64 page full-length comic story, Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders The Gene Genie Volume One will also include an 8 page colour section featuring art by the likes of Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz, Shawn Martinbrough and Barry Kitson and interviews with the series creators as well as character sketches by Bennett and script pages by the writer. (STL364539) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $40.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES & EMPIRE BUILDERS HC VOL 02 CVR A PANOSIAN
(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Dan Panosian
The Sherlock Holmes sci fi steampunk adventure graphic novel returns to wrap up its first tale. With the evil Oswald Mosley running England and Holmes on the back foot without his trusty confidante Doctor Watson, can he return the country to its status quo with the assistance of his motley group of helpers like rebel Franklyn Miller? Features an 8-page color section with pin-ups from George Pratt, John K. Snyder III, Barry Kitson, and Tomm Coker, this concludes the first epic story of Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders. (STL364461) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 120pgs, PC SRP: $56.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES & EMPIRE BUILDERS HC VOL 02 CVR B IRVING
(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Frazer Irving
The Sherlock Holmes sci fi steampunk adventure graphic novel that everyone was talking about comes back to wrap up its first tale. With the evil Oswald Mosley running England and Holmes on the back foot without his trusty confidante Doctor Watson, can he return the country to its status quo with the assistance of his motley group of helpers like rebel Franklyn Miller ?
120 pages in black and white with an 8 page colour section with pin-ups from George Pratt (Batman, Wolverine, Enemy Ace), John K Snyder III (Doctor Midnight), Barry Kitson (Supergirl, Legion Of Superheroes) and Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders), this concludes the first epic story of Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders. Perfect for fans of Michael Moorcock (Elric, Jerry Cornelius) and Bryan Talbot (Luther Arkwright, Grandville). (STL364463) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 120pgs, PC SRP: $56.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES & EMPIRE BUILDERS TP VOL 02 PANOSIAN CVR
(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Dan Panosian
The Sherlock Holmes sci fi steampunk adventure graphic novel that everyone was talking about comes back to wrap up its first tale. With the evil Oswald Mosley running England and Holmes on the back foot without his trusty confidante Doctor Watson, can he return the country to its status quo with the assistance of his motley group of helpers like rebel Franklyn Miller ?
120 pages in black and white with an 8 page colour section with pin-ups from George Pratt (Batman, Wolverine, Enemy Ace), John K Snyder III (Doctor Midnight), Barry Kitson (Supergirl, Legion Of Superheroes) and Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders), this concludes the first epic story of Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders. Perfect for fans of Michael Moorcock (Elric, Jerry Cornelius) and Bryan Talbot (Luther Arkwright, Grandville). (STL364460) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $32.00
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
BACK ISSUE MAGAZINE #160
ALTER EGO #194
CRYPTOLOGY #4
RETROFAN #39
COMIC BOOK CREATOR #39
AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES HC VOL 1950S (O/A)
New printing with text corrections, even better binding, and enhanced cover durability, so even if you own the first printing, you'll love this one even more! Bill Schelly authors the volume on the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: the rise of the great EC 'New Trend' titles (Tales of the Crypt, Weird Science), Harvey Kurtzman's Mad, and Carl Barks' classic work on Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge! The re-tooling of the Flash in Showcase #4 that kicked off the Silver Age of Comics, and the introduction of DC's Martian Manhunter, Adam Strange and the new Green Lantern! Plus the return of the Timely heroes Captain America, the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, and the birth of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Fighting American and The Fly! (STL138389)
Comics History, HC, 8x11, 240pgs, FC SRP: $46.95
AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES HC VOL 1970S NEW PTG (O/A)
(W) Jason Sacks, Keith Dallas
New Printing! The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series with this volume on the 1970s, covering all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of the emerging Bronze Age of comics! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: the dawn of relevance with Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Green Lantern! Jack Kirby's Fourth World saga! Revisions to the Comics Code that opens the floodgates for monsters and the supernatural! Jenette Kahn's arrival at DC and the subsequent DC Implosion! The coming of Jim Shooter and the Direct Market! (STL210819) (NOV211756)
Comics History, HC, 8x11, 288pgs, FC SRP: $48.95
BEST OF SIMON & KIRBYS MAINLINE COMICS HC (O/A)
(W) Joe Simon (A) Chris Kirby, Joe Simon (CA) Jack Kirby
In 1954, industry legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby founded Mainline Publications to publish their own comics during that turbulent era in comics history. The four titles—Bullseye, Foxhole, Police Trap, and In Love—looked to build off their reputation as hit makers in the Western, War, Crime, and Romance genres, but the 1950s backlash against comics killed any chance at success, and Mainline closed its doors just two years later. TwoMorrows Publishing compiles the best of Simon & Kirby's Mainline comics work, including all of the stories with S&K art, as well as key tales with contributions by Mort Meskin and others. The Best of Simon & Kirby's Mainline Comics presents some of the final, and finest, work Joe and Jack ever produced! (STL256072) (APR231905)
Comics History, HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
BRITMANIA HC (O/A)
Remember when long-haired British rock ’n’ rollers made teenage girls swoon — and their parents go crazy? Britmania plunges into the period when suddenly, America went wild for All Things British. This profusely illustrated full-color hardback, subtitled “The British Invasion of the Sixties in Pop Culture,” explores the movies (A Hard Day’s Night, Having a Wild Weekend), TV (The Ed Sullivan Show, Magical Mystery Tour), collectibles (toys, games, trading cards, lunch boxes), comics (real-life Brits in the DC and Marvel Universes) and, of course, the music! Britmania features interviews with members of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, the Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, the Yardbirds, the Animals, the Hollies and more. It’s a gas, gas, gas! (STL227139) (JUN222005)
Cultural History, HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $43.95
JOHN SEVERIN TWO-FISTED COMIC BOOK ARTIST HC (O/A)
(W) VARIOUS (A/CA) John Severein
From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby shop, John Severin co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on MAD and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to an over 40 year association with Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended run inking Herb Trimpe on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie Severin to create the definitive comics version of King Kull. He freelanced for virtually every major publisher, and remained a workhorse up until his final Dark Horse mini-series at age 89. Written by Greg Biga and multiple Eisner Award-winner Jon B. Cooke, this profusely illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the two-fisted artist's birth! (STL196634) (SEP211853)
Biography, HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95