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Light on new items this week, but the quality of what we did get is outstanding! The Complete Moon Girl with a signed bookplate; a new Moebius collection; House of Mystery facsimile; DC Finest Supergirl; Futuristic from Twomorows. Peanuts 75th, Thor, Heavy Metal 3, and two interesting GN’s, Howl and Coppola’s Megalopolis. Plus New on Sale and lots of News and Notes. |
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| FUTURISTIC ROCKETS, ROBOTS & RAYGUNS OF SPACE AGE POP CULTURE Highly Recommended. By Mark Voger (Monster Mash, Zowie!). Blast off to the Space Age, when the future was always bright! Futuristic is a full-color hardcover in the over-the-top illustrated format Twomorrows packs into all their books. It covers all aspects of 1950s and ‘60s pop culture: the “duck and cover” era of the Cold War, the Space Race, the UFO Craze, and the 1969 moon landing. Read about the movies (The Day the Earth Stood Still, Invasion of the Body Snatchers), TV shows (Tom Corbett: Space Cadet, The Jetsons), and collectibles (robots, rockets, comic books, TV tie-ins) that had us looking to the stars. Also featured are interviews with William Gaines, Joe Orlando, Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Larry Lieber. TwoMorrows, 2025. ...More. Item Code: FUTURH Hard Cover, 9x12, 192pg, Full Color |
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| In the same vein, check out Rayguns and Rocketships [RAYGRH. |
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MOEBIUS LEZARDS REVEURS Import from France, minimal French text. Recommended. Two previously unpublished personal sketchbooks by Jean Giraud Mœbius are brought together in a single 244-page book. For Moebius, walking around with a sketchbook in his pocket at all times was a habit and working method. Created between 1996 and 1999, these collect his graphic musings. He threw in the seeds of his future albums — such as the first pages of Le Chasseur Déprime — as well as spontaneous concepts, poems, and observational drawings: family moments, friendly encounters, or specific places: Paris, Los Angeles, Boston, Mexico City, New York... Moebius Productions, 2025....More. Item Code: MOEBLRH Hard Cover, 6x8, 244pg, Partial Color $50.00 |
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DUMMY #2 Highly Recommended. Edited & Published by John Kelly. The second issue of Dummy looks at several notable examples of unauthorized (but inspired by) Mickey Mouse comics. It includes a deep dive into the notorious Air Pirates, with commentary by Dan O'Neil, Bobby London, Gary Hallgren, Ted Richards, Shary Flenniken and others, as well as rarely seen Air Pirates art and memorabilia. It also has an interviews with Robert Armstrong and his beloved Mickey Rat and Kaz about Creep Rat, and a look at the Mickey Tijuana Bible dirty comics, Wally Wood's X-Rated Disneyland Memorial Orgy poster and even an interview with the legendary artist Stanley Mouse! Filled with RARE art and production materials and the inside stories of creators going after Disney and the Mouse. Dummy Corporation, 2025. Mature Readers....More. Item Code: DUMM02 Magazine, 8x11, 92pg, Partial Color $25.00 |
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EC ARCHIVES The Complete Moon Girl Signed Bookplate signed by Grant, limited to 125! Collects #1-8 and Moon Girl stories in other EC titles, 1947-49. Highly Recommended. Edited by Grant Geissman. By Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Johnny Craig. The amazing adventures of Claire Lune and Lionel Manning — Moon Girl and the Prince — who together fend off invaders from other planets as well as fight crime. Moon Girl #5 had a story that looked forward to the great horror comics explosion of a few years later: "The Corpse with Will Power", one of two stories credited with starting the trend in horror comics at EC. This was EC Comics' one-and-only attempt at doing a superhero, or rather superheroine. Artist Shelly Moldoff co-created Moon Girl, after he'd long worked at DC Comics drawing Hawkman, The Black Pirate and numerous other adventure heroes. Dark Horse, 2025. ...More. Item Code: ECACMH Hard Cover, 9x11, 368pg, Full Color |
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This came in two weeks ago but we ran through our first shipment in no time, probably thanks to Grant mentioning this on the EC online group. We’ve got plenty more in stock now. Click for more edited by Grant Geissman, including the new EC Fan-Addict and Grant’s magnum opus, The History of EC. Here are more EC Archives. |
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| THE ESSENTIAL PEANUTS By Charles Schulz The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time Recommended. Award-winning author Mark Evanier provides insightful and entertaining Peanuts cultural and historical context. An introduction from Patrick (Mutts) McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, and appreciations and remembrances from key figures in the world of Peanuts make this book unique. Extras include: 8 ready-to-frame prints, 5 vinyl stickers, 8 postcards, an iron-on patch, a full-color comic book, and more! Beautifully designed in a deluxe gift-ready slipcase, this one-of-a-kind full-color hardcover collects more than 700 images, including Schulz’s most iconic comic strips and related ephemera. Abrams, 2025....More. Item Code: ESSPEH Hard Cover, 9x12, 336pg, Partial Color $75.00 |
| Here’s more Peanuts including another 75th anniversary special, Only What’s Necessary by Chip Kidd [ONLYWH. $29.99}. |
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DC FINEST SUPERGIRL Body & Soul Collects tales from Showcase ‘96 #8, Supergirl #1-18, Supergirl Annual #1-2, and Supergirl Plus #1, 1996-98. The beginning of acclaimed writer Peter David’s (The Incredible Hulk, Aquaman) astonishing reinvention of Supergirl with artists Gary Frank and Cam Smith. Linda Danvers was headed down a dark path. Her rebellious nature strained her relationship with her parents. She struggled to make ends meet as an artist. And her dubious boyfriend Buzz’s obsession with the occult led to her being sacrificed during a botched ritual. But that wasn’t the end of Linda. DC Comics, 2025....More. Item Code: DCFSBS Soft Cover, 7x10, 568pg, Full Color |
| Here’s more Supergirl and the latest DC Finest releases. |
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THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL Omnibus Collects Captain Marvel #34-62, Marvel Spotlight #1-4 & 8, and more, 1974-90. Recommended. By Steve Englehart et al. Art by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom et al. Welcome to the next level of cosmic consciousness! From Earth to the Moon to the Watcher's home world and into the Negative Zone, galaxy-spanning stories set the tone for Marvel epics. Bonded to Rick Jones by the Nega-Bands, Captain Marvel defends his adopted planet against the Kree and their mad quest for genetic superiority and galactic empire. Then, in a deadly plan set in motion by Thanos' death, the massive computer I.S.A.A.C. takes over an entire world! This once-in-a-lifetime Omnibus also features massive battles with Drax the Destroyer, the bizarre Lunatic Legion and, of course, Jim Starlin's legendary graphic novel, The Death of Captain Marvel. Marvel, 2025. ...More. Item Code: DEACMH Hard Cover, 8x11, 920pg, Full Color |
| Here is more by Jim Starlin, and more of Captain Marvel. |
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THE MIGHTY THOR Omnibus Volume 5 Collects Thor #229-266, Annual #5-6 and more, 1974-77. By Gerry Conway et al. Art by John Buscema et al. Cover by Gil Kane. Thor is lucky to have Hercules at his side this time around, because Loki has teamed with Firelord in a bid to usurp Odin’s throne. Meanwhile, Jane Foster has returned and Thor is torn between aiding her on Earth and the defense of Asgard. Before it’s over Thor will battle the gods of Egypt to save Odin from death itself. Then, it’s a battle through time (with dinosaurs!) after which Thor returns to Asgard to face the one and only Mangog, followed by a star-spanning quest. Also featuring a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Warriors Three and Hercules in their own solo adventures! Marvel, 2025....More. Item Code: MTOM05H Hard Cover, 7x11, 904pg, Full Color |
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BIRDS OF PREY By Gail Simone Omnibus Volume 1 Collects Birds of Prey #56-90. Secret Files #1 & more. 2003-2006. New introduction by Simone, new cover, script to #84 and more. Recommended. Art by Ed Benes and Joe Bennett et al. Vol 1 of 2. The beginning of Gail Simone’s legendary run on this very special team of lady crimefighters! Black Canary, Huntress, and Oracle form an unstoppable team, facing off against criminal masterminds, deadly assassins, and threats that push them to their limits. From a high-stakes battle with the ruthless Savant to a life-changing encounter with Lady Shiva, the Birds navigate danger while forging unbreakable bonds along the way. DC Comics, 2025. ...More. Item Code: BIRD01H Hard Cover, 7x11, 968pg, Full Color |
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY Facsimile Edition #23 Nick Cardy Cover From 1973. Highly Recommended. By Robert Kanigher et al. This is very, very cool! an exact replica of an oversized Limited Collector's Edition DC first published in 1973! Ten of DC's best horror stories from Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Sergio Aragones, Alex Toth, et al. Enter The House of Mystery! There are nearly as many weary souls who’ve taken rooms at the House of Mystery as there are reasons for them to seek its sullen sanctuary, and its humble caretaker is always happy to accommodate. Join Cain as he welcomes a certain haunted sculptor on the run from his own creations, a dangerous sorcerer whose treasured pet cat is far more than it seems — and even comics legend Gil Kane as the artist truly throws himself into his work! DC Comics, 2025....More. Item Code: HOM23 Soft Cover, 10x13, 80pg, Full Color $14.99 |
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Here are more facsimile editions and we also have two House of Mystery Omnibus collections still available, Bronze Age Omnibus 3 [HOMB03H. $150] from 2022, and Omnibus 1 [HOMB01H. |
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HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #3 A new wave of visionary storytelling: Enki Bilal returns with another chapter of his acclaimed "Bug" saga, where the boundaries of reality are twisted by a visionary mind. Sergio Gerasi’s take on "Valentina" invites readers deeper into a world where surrealism and desire collide. "Primeval" by Tim Vigil and David Quinn dives headlong into the darkest corners of fantasy, where primal forces reign. Leah Moore, John Reppion, and Anna Morozova continue their epic run on "Taarna," chronicling the legendary cosmic warrior in battles that shape worlds. Michael Conrad and Ilias Kyriazis pick up the thread of Millstone, a series where myth and fate intertwine in unpredictable ways. Heavy Metal, 2025. Mature Readers....More. |
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| Issues 1 and 2 remain available and also don’t miss the original French magazine that inspired HM: Metal Hurlant, now in two thick, well-produced new collections. |
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HOWL Recommended. An offbeat, retro story from out of the 1950s—think Mars Attacks, just a lot more subtle! We like it. Marry a science fiction writer, become science fiction! That’s the law of Greenwich Village in the late 1950s, home of poets, artists, musicians, writers, their put-upon partners — and the extraterrestrial spores that are secretly taking them over! It's a hidden alien invasion! Novelist/comics writer Alisa Kwitney (The Sandman Presents) mixes science fiction with period drama, featuring art by Mauricet (Star Wars Adventures). Minor nudity. Ahoy Comics, 2025. Mature Readers....More. Item Code: HOWLT Soft Cover, 7x10, 128pg, Full Color $17.99 |
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FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA'S MEGALOPOLIS A unique 160-page graphic novel that presents an alternate version of Francis Ford Coppola’s visionary film, created and written by Coppola. Adapted by Chris Ryall in collaboration with Coppola, and illustrated by Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Jacob Phillips. The City of New Rome: Cesar Catilina, a genius artist, seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future. Mayor Franklyn Cicero, remains committed to a regressive status quo of greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves. Abrams, 2025....More. Item Code: FRAFMH Hard Cover, 7x10, 160pg, Full Color |
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New Items this Week: Complete Adventures of Zorro by Alex Toth, Anderson PSI Division and 6 sets of Judge Dredd including Judge Death and Judge Dredd in Oz; B.P.R.D. set; Abe Sapien set of 8; Hellboy, 2 sets, Fantasy Classics set of 5, and Invaders Classics set of 4. See more in the Mature section. Yesterday we sent out a special rare books email showcasing some of our new listings. Click here to see it on our blog. |
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The fashionable and kinky Karma is back in a new collection. Volume 1 from 2022 is sold out. But we also have a feast of Rare Books this week: National Lampoon set of 8; Playboy Winter Holiday set of 6; Playboy Nudes & Celebrities set of 10; and two more sets from Playboy Press. Click here for all things Playboy. We also are still giving away two free vintage Playboy Magazines with any order over $50, 3 with orders over $100 [PLAYF] just add this code to your order. |
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New on Sale - Part 2 |
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Here are ten more excellent items that we’ve marked down to reduce our inventory. Quantities are limited. See the Sept 25th email in our blog for our first ten special markdowns. |
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FLASH GORDON Volume 1 Closeout Price! Collects #1-5. Recommended. Flash Gordon returns in all new adventures in this action-packed and well drawn series from Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, The Flash) and Will Conrad (Nightwing, King Conan)! Flash awakes on a secret prison planet somewhere in the galaxy. Upon learning that Dale Arden is the target of an assassination plot, he breaks out to make his way across the galaxy to save her. Along the way, he encounters old friends, new threats, and a greater mystery surrounding WHO is pulling the strings of this universe. Nicely done in the wild western themes of the original Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond. Mad Cave Studios, 2025....More. Item Code: FLAS01 Soft Cover, 7x10, 160pg, Full Color |
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LEGION OF SUPER HEROES The Great Darkness Saga Closeout Price! Collects Legion #287, 290-294 and Annual #3, 1982-84. The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe. Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's timeless epic! Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. The Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. DC Comics, 2024....More. Item Code: LEGSG Soft Cover, 7x10, 192pg, Full Color |
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DROAR 4 Artwork by Justin Sweet Signed Closeout Price! Book Signed plus bonus signed color bookplate. Recommended. A rare look at the ideas behind Justin's fantasy artwork. He has done freelance work for various game and book publishers such as National Geographic, Wizards of the Coast, Tor, DelRey and Wandering Star. He's worked on Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia, HBO's Game of Thrones, God of War, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Avengers: End Game. Justin Sweet, 2022....More. Item Code: DROAS Soft Cover, 8x8, 32pg, Partial Color |
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DRACULA A Storybook Portfolio Closeout Price! Highly Recommended. By J. H. Williams III. Superbly drawn! A unique exploration of art and story, centered on one of the most famous works in gothic horror. Featuring numerous painted illustrations and accompanying written passages to create a storytelling experience that goes beyond the typical expectations of an art book, making for a potent combination of illustration and prose. Presenting over 150 pages of art and story by J.H. Williams III (The Sandman Overture, Promethea, Batwoman), a multi award-winning New York Times bestseller and the co-creator of Echolands, also from Image Comics. Image Comics, 2024....More. Item Code: DRACSH Hard Cover, 7x11, 160pg, Full Color |
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FRANK MILLER'S PANDORA BOOK Volume 1 Closeout Price! Art by Emma Kubert. Annabeth is an endlessly curious fifteen-year-old girl. Unpopular at school, unhappy at home, and struggling to feel like she belongs, everything changes for her when she stumbles across a flower-shaped relic with the power to warp reality. Determined to change her dissatisfying everyday life, Annabeth uses her newfound powers to transform the world around her”and as she does, she sows the seeds of impending chaos in her wake. From legendary creator Frank Miller comes a dark, modern-day fairy tale about a teenage girl searching for a perfect world. But all is not what it seems . . . Abrams, 2024....More. Item Code: FMPAN01H Hard Cover, 7x10, 208pg, Full Color |
Here are the other five, click on each for full details: STUNTMAN #1 Facsimile Edition DROAR 4 Artwork by Justin Sweet Signed PABLO MARCOS SKETCHBOOK Signed DAISY GOES TO THE MOON WALT DISNEY’S DONALD DUCK VACATION PARADE Click here to see all of our CLOSEOUT items.
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We have 47 "hurt" books right now with just one or two copies in stock. If you’d like to score one before they are gone, click here on this special code. Most of these titles have minor bumps on the corner, and have been reduced by half. Quite a bargain! Click here to see the entire Imperfect Edition section.
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This is so good, a special double issue devoted entirely to Dave. We were worried it might sell out quickly, some Twomorrows magazines do that, but we’ve secured a nice big batch of them for now. [CBCR40. $24.95] Comic Book Creator #40. |
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I knew this would be good but it’s even better than I imagined. And it’s sold much faster than I expected also. We’re out of the trade edition but a reorder is due any day. We still have three deluxe editions with the original art; I can’t say how long this limited edition will remain available. |
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Cover A has gone out of print; we have 18 left as I write this. We still have cover B and we’re bringing in more of these to satisfy demand. Another gem of an item. [IQ48A and IQ48B, $30 each]. | |
We have just seven titles left, including Modeling Mandy, Mandy and Scoots, and Scribblings 3, 4 and 6-8. We love these but we need room for new items. |
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We’ve knocked down the price to just $225 and we have only five copies left at this discount MOONMH. |
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Planet Comics Vol 10-19 and Blackhawk Comics Vol 1-11 |
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These are also going away to make room for new items. Grab them now, with Diamond gone there is currently no other source that we know of for PS Artbooks in the U.S. than us. You can order direct from the U.K., but the shipping cost we don’t want to talk about! PLC11, etc. $26.99 and $32.99 each. BLAC01, etc. $24.99 and $32.99 each. |
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Frankenstein: A Film by Guillermo del Toro |
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Our friend Ken Sanders got to see a private advance screening last week, in preparation for interviewing del Toro. That event took place Friday October 3, to raise money to restore the Pacific Palisades Library that burned in the huge fire earlier this year. It was very successful, raising $100,000, and Ken tells us the movie is wonderful…very true to the original Mary Shelly story, which he read on the plane flying out from Salt Lake City. Here are all the books we have on Frankenstein right now, including Berni Wrightson’s masterpiece—Guillermo del Toro credits Berni directly for inspiration for the film! |
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I owe you reports on the Thomas Spurgeon Award I received at CXC in Columbus Ohio in September; OAFCon which was the following weekend; and LA Rare Books October 5-6. I can say now all three events were wonderful. We fell in love with the Billy Ireland Museum in Columbus and all the wonderful people who run it. I plan to make it an annual pilgrimage. OAFCon was swell as usual, with lots of vintage material and a lot of vintage buddies too. We had a very successful show and I came home with wonderful new additions to my collection. LA Rare Books was also outstanding; The LA Times did a big feature on it, Our friend Ken Sanders made that also. We had a great time even if we were getting weary from three shows in three weeks. We have a few days off this weekend then off to the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair October 18-19. After Seattle I’ll sit down and do a full write up of the shows and add a bunch of pictures. We’ll post them all on our Events page. After that, no shows until the January Berkeley Comic Show! ~Bud |
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