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Collected Jack Kirby Collector Volume 3
by John (edt) Morrow  Publisher Comments This trade paperback reprints issues #13-15 of the magazine for Kirby fans, and includes a new special section with 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including uninked pencils from Captain America, Thor, Jimmy Olsen, The Deon, New...
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Rafael Sabatini (Graphic Classics #13)
by Tom Pomplun and Mort Castle and Rod Lott and Antonella Caputo Publisher Comments Graphic Classics: Rafael Sabatini features the origin of Sabatini's famed gentleman pirate "Captain Blood," adapted by Rod Lott and Carlo Vergara. Also, a great selection of mysteries and adventure tales illustrated by Stanley W. Shaw, Rich Tommaso...
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Manga: The Complete Guide (Manga)
by Jason Thompson Publisher Comments A go-to resource for manga fans, this indispensable guide contains comprehensive reviews of more than 900 different manga series released in the United States. It also features a detailed Bibliography and resource section for readers who want to explore...
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Image Comics: The Road to Independence
by George Khoury Publisher Comments In 1992, seven artists shook the comic book industry when they left their top-selling Marvel Comic titles to jointly form a new company named Image Comics. Out of the gate, millions of readers flocked to the energetic adventures by these creators, as...
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The Bleach Breakdown: The Unofficial Guide
by Kazuhisa Fujie Publisher Comments Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts--he was just born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow, Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits find peace....
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Will Eisner: A Spirited Life
by Bob Andelman Publisher Comments Internationally recognized for his genre-busting 1940s art and storytelling style on The Spirit, Will Eisner's greatest legacy may be the graphic novels he championed and created. He was an American master whose work in comics permanently altered the...
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Comics Creators on X-Men
by Tom Defalco Publisher Comments In the near future, humanity will be faced by a grave challenge: mutation. Gifted with an array of incredible powers, the X-Men have fought to break down the walls between humans and mutants in over fifty years of comics, and three hit movies.Comics...
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Stan Lee and the Rise and Fall of the American Comic Book
by Jordan Raphael 
Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-287) and index....
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Buddy Does Seattle
by Peter Bagge Publisher Comments The Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Peter Bagge remains one of the comics' industry's great crossover successes of the past decade, having sold more comics than any underground cartoonist through the 1990s to the present. After editing R. Crumb's Weirdo...
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Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Volume 6
by John Byrne Publisher Comments At last, the Thing returns from the Secret Wars - but he's been replaced in more than just the heart of the team! The FF learn the shocking secrets of their deadliest enemy, and it only costs them everything they hold dear! Plus: Franklin Richards vs...
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Frazetta: The Definitive Reference
by James A. Bond Publisher Comments Enter the world of Frank Frazetta--with more than 800 illustrations * The most complete index of Frazetta artwork ever compiled * Commentary by top Frazetta experts * Dozens of rare images, including Conan, Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, more! * Fantastic...
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Mechademia #02: Networks of Desire
by Frenchy Lunning Publisher Comments “Japan's pop culture, once believed unexportable, is now hitting the shores of other nations like a tsunami. In North America, young fans consume vast amounts of manga and anime, while academics increasingly study the entire J-pop phenomenon to...
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The Supervillain Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic Book and Hollywood Masterminds, Magalomaniacs, and Menaces
by Gina Misiroglu Publisher Comments “I wish that The Supervillain Book could be required reading so that all the bizarre knowledge that fans like me have on the subject would be shared by everyone.” – Alex Ross, artist of Kingdom Come and Justice (DC Comics). What...
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Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More (Genreflecting Advisory)
by Michael Pawuk Publisher Comments Adding graphic novels to your library collection is a surefire way to boost circulation and build customer loyalty. But with thousands of graphic novels being published annually and no sign of a slowdown, how do you determine which graphic novels to...
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Marvel Encyclopedia Vol 4: Spider-Man
by J Couper Smartt Publisher Comments Marvel's best-selling Encyclopedia series continues! This fully illustrated, comprehensive deluxe hardcover volume includes in-depth biographies, statistics, and essential reading lists for the world's most popular comic book hero, Spider-Man, and all...
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The Economics of Web Comics, 2nd Edition
by Todd W. Allen Publisher Comments The definitive book on web comics as a business and monetizing online content returns with a new edition addressing hot topics like digital downloads and web-to-print crossover titles. Examine the business practices of sites like Penny Arcade, Diesel...
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Blue Beetle Companion
by Christopher Irving Publisher Comments The Blue Beetle debuted in 1939, rivaling such icons as Superman and Batman for longevity in comics, but not in popularity until his recent death and resurrection as a result of DC Comics' hit Infinite Crisis series. Now, Comic Book Artist Magazine's...
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All-Star Companion Volume 2
by Roy Thomas Publisher Comments This volume includes more amazing information and speculation concerning the classic All-Star Comics of 1940-1951, with never-before-seen art by Irwin Hasen, Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, Mart Nodell, Paul Reinman, Arthur Peddy, Shelly Moldoff, Joe...
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Marvel Visionaries: John Buscema
by Stan Lee Publisher Comments The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the gods themselves... none of it was too much for Big John! One of comicdom's most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats! Nick Fury vs. Hydra...
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The Comics Journal #292
by Gary Groth About the Author Gary Groth lives in Seattle and spends his days at Fantagraphics Books.The historic magazine about comics, available to the book trade for the first time! The Comics Journal is the award-winning print magazine and website exploring the widest range of...
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