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Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) 2011
Last weekend on August 20th and 21st distributors, vendors, collectors, and fans gathered for the ultimate pop culture fusion experience of East and West at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC). This event included Nintendo, Hot Toys, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and DC Comics as well as an army of cosplay fans where individuals dress up in costume and accessories to represent their ideals. Majority of these costume characters are from anime series as well as movies like Predators and Star Wars.
Godaizer
The STGCC also hosted films and panels so creators can showcase their work. The first one was an animated 18 minute short by Singaporean director and producer Hillary Yeo called Godaizer. The film is about an old man and his grandson using a decommissioned robot to defend their country against an awakened monster. The film was short and sweet allowing the action to speak for itself since there were no voice actors. However the disappointed followed afterwards when there was no question and answer session with the director.
DC Comics Paul Levitz
Former President and Publisher Paul Levitz without his signature mustache represented DC Comics at the STGCC and he is best known for his work on The Legion of Super-Heroes. During a panel spotlighting on him, Levitz describes his love of the giant cast of the Legion of Super-Heroes which provides a complexity of stories and increases his secret knowledge of what will happen next.
Levitz was the co-creator of the Huntress who is set to star in a limited series beginning this October. Starting inGothamCitythe Huntress uncovers a human trafficking ring leading her toItalyand culminating with the largest price on her head by the end of the series. Levitz describes the Huntress as someone who is driven by attitude.
Levitz also briefly spoke about his book 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking and describing it as a museum in book form. He also answered a question from an audience member asking him how he begins a story. Levitz answered by always asking what is the tone and the driving goal.
Comic Creators East Meets West Panel
On Saturday Marvel Comics’ Senior VP of Creator and Content Development C.B. Cebulski was the moderator bringing together today’s talent from across the globe including American writer Paul Levitz, British writer Kieron Gillen, Hong Kong artist Stanley Lau, Malaysian artist Sonny Liew, and Filipino artist Stephen Segovia.
Kieron Gillen of Uncanny X-Men arrives to the panel dressed as the John Travolta character from Saturday Night Fever. Stephen Segovia encouraged upcoming Asian artists by expressing good stuff translates over boundaries while Paul Levitz encouraged writers to keep writing and to build a body of work including blogging. Levitz believes writing is like hitting your head against a brick wall until it breaks – that is when people know you have talent.
Levitz shared a story of how Watchmen writer Alan Moore caught his attention by writing a letter to his home describing Levitz as the greatest editor in America and how Moore is the greatest writer in England. The letter led to Moore beginning his run in Swamp Thing.
Marvel: Your Universe Panel
On Sunday an all-star international panel of talents dedicated to Marvel Comics provided their feedback hosted by C.B. Cebulski. The stars included British writer Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men), Stephen Segovia, Leinil Yu (Superior), Carlo Pagulayan (Planet Hulk), Mico Suayan, Harvey Tolibao, and Ben Ang who was discovered at last year’s STGCC.
Kieron Gillen believes the hardest person to write is the X-Men Storm who has varying experiences as a thief, goddess, and a leader of the X-Men since it is hard to pinpoint her point of view. Filipino artist Harvey Tolibao who was responsible for the drawing the STGCC Captain America #1 variant cover believes the hardest character to draw is the X-Men Jean Grey as thePhoenix. However due to his thick Filipino accent, the panel and the audience members believed he said ‘Penis’ instead of ‘Phoenix.’
Room for Improvement
Unlike the comic conventions like the San Diego, Baltimore, and the upcoming New York Comic-Con, the STGCC had a sparse representation of the two comic publishers Marvel and DC Comics. One would have hoped the digital age of comics would bring more writers and artists from the two publishers to push their books into the international markets. Their comic movies foreign grosses such as Iron Man 2 and the Dark Knight represent nearly 50% of their total box office take according to Box Office Mojo.
Disney who currently owns Marvel Comics made over $1 billion worldwide for Toy Story 3. Nearly 61% of the total came from the international markets. If comic publishers established the same culture on comics as they do on their movie franchises then the comic book industry would not be on a declining trend however it is easy to say it than to do it.
Luckily numerous vendors took advantage and sold their toy-related movie and television series products including Transformers, Thundercats, Star Wars, He-Man, X-Men, and many more. Overall the experience was a buffet of past and present fusion of pop culture building enough momentum for next Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention in 2012.
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Manga Studio Debut 4 (Win/Mac) $19.99 MANGA STUDIO DEBUT 4.0 HYBRID CROMWIN XP OR VISTA MAC OS X… |
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Manga Studio EX 4 $97.79 Manga Studio EX 4, the world’s leading comic and manga creation software, delivers powerful art tools for every manga and comic artist. Save time and increase productivity with customizable tool palettes. Draw naturally with a pen tablet and invigorate your drawings using color and built-in special effects. Import 3D objects and render them as backgrounds for your artwork. Import and export to mos… |
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes $8.17 The delirious 1925 Jazz-Age classic that no less an authority than Edith Wharton called “the great American novel.”If any American fictional character of the twentieth century seems likely to be immortal, it is Lorelei Lee of Little Rock, Arkansas, the not-so-dumb blonde who knew that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Outrageous, charming, and unforgettable, she’s been portrayed on stage a… |
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Blobe Creator Character Comics / animation Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $29.50 Color image of the creator from the Blobe World comics. Comics / animation Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Dark T-Shirt: Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit….. |
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Monster High Full Size Sketch Portfolio $8.47 Do you have a child who loves to draw? Then, have your little artist put down all her creative designs on this monster high sketch portfolio. The 190 stencil designs make it easy for your child to make amazing designs. Color them in different ways to make truly graphic images. This portfolio is sure to cause your child to overflow with imagination! Age 7+… |
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Monster High Monster Maker Machine $15.49 Create your own scary-cute accessories with the Monster High Monster Making kit. The kit includes a Monster Making machine and all the monster parts needed to design and construct three wickedly cool Monster High character charms to hang from your backpack, purse, jeans — or anything you want. It includes 3 different sets of clothing, hands, feet, hair and faces, 3 key ring clips and instructions… |
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Crayola Story Studio Fairy Tale Maker Princesses $5.96 Crayola Story Studio will allow you to turn a photo of yourself into a princess and appear in the pages of a Disney Princess adventure. Then print, color and bind your pages in a real storybook.Product Dimensions (inches): 10.5 (L) x 1.2 (W) x 14.5 (H)Age: 6 years and up… |
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Creator $8.48 This romantic, melancholy twist on the Frankenstein formula stars Peter O’Toole as Professor Harry Wolper, a lonely eccentric who has dedicated decades of research to cloning his long-dead wife Lucy from a culture of living tissue. To this end, he enlists the services of likeable Graduate assistant Boris (Vincent Spano), who is initially baffled by the professor’s endless rants about God, Science and The Big Picture. After Wolper posts bills seeking a human egg donor, his wish is granted by the vivacious young Meli (Mariel Hemingway), in whom the professor soon discovers a more willing convert to his grand design… and perhaps a love more immediate and real than the one he lost. Boris eventually manages to come around to The Big Picture himself when Wolper points him in the direction of another graduate, Barbara (Virginia Madsen). Despite opting for a platonic relationship to better determine if they are ideally matched, Boris and Barbara soon fall deeply in love, realizing that they are soul-mates as the professor had predicted. Tragedy strikes, however, when a brain hemorrhage renders Barbara comatose, and Wolper’s nemesis Dr. Sid Kuhlenbeck (David Ogden Stiers) persuades the university to shut down Harry’s private cloning laboratory. Meli forces Wolper to choose between her love and his misplaced longing for his dead wife… and his answer is suddenly made clear when he witnesses Boris’s heartfelt determination to bring his own true love back to the land of the living. Written by Jeremy Leven (based on his own novel), this is a flawed but engaging comedy which proves that a well-written story can incorporate traditional science fiction elements as more than a mere plot device and actually enhance the humanity of the characters. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi |
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JIM DAVIS (CREATOR of GARFIELD) Sig 6×8 Comic Sheet $63.13 JIM DAVIS (CREATOR of GARFIELD) Sig 6×8 Comic Sheet JIM DAVIS (CREATOR of GARFIELD) Sig 6×8 Comic SheetEvery signed item comes fully certified with a tamper proof hologram certificate of authenticity and is backed by the SportsMemorabilia.com Authenticity Guarantee. |
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Comic Book Design By Millidge, Gary Spencer $30.84 The awardwinning creator of the Strangehaven comics provides instruction and techniques for creating ones own comic books with a focus on designing characters, developing storylines, page layouts, grid structures, lettering, and color. Original. Author: Millidge, Gary Spencer Subtitle: The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels Publication Date: 2009/07/07 Number of Pages: 160 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 10.00 Height: 11.25 |
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Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art Hardcover $39.99 The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art. While there are many debates about when the medium of words married with pictures first evolved into what we know today as comics-be it in nascent prehistoric paintings in the caves of France or the more traditional illustrated adventures of such characters as the Katzenjammer Kids which first appeared at the end of the nineteenth century-virtually everyone born in the last one hundred years has read or seen a comic strip at one time in their lives. In an exhaustive historical overview that captures the magic and innovation of this incredibly vibrant art form Jerry Robinson, comics historian, award-winning comics artist, and co-creator of the popular Batman villain The Joker, takes us on a journey from the beginning of the comic strip industry to the present day in The Comics. Originally published in the early 1970s, this volume has been revised and updated to include commentary on the last thirty years of comics history: from Mutt & Jeff to Calvin & Hobbes, from George Herrimann’s Krazy and Ignatz to Patrick McDonnell’s Mutts, Jerry Robinson brings the history of this great industry alive for a new generation. 296 pages. |
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The Pyrates; A Swashbuckling Comic Novel by the Creator of Flashman $12.39 No Synopsis Available |
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Characters $10 Characters |
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Comic Heroes Poster $7.99 Marvel characters and superheroes. Size: 22×34″. |
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The Goon #27 Comic Book $2.99 The Goon #27 Comic Book. Goon year continues with three distinctly different stories, written and illustrated by three talented individuals. The first is from Goon creator Eric Powell, who provides readers with a glimpse into the special bond Mother Corpse shares with the horrifying creatures, fondly referred to as “changelings.” Next on deck is comic book artist Kyle Hotz (The Incredible Hulk, Criminal Macabre) who has Goon and Frankie on the hunt for the elusive Skunk Ape. A MySpace Dark Horse Presents discovery, Rebecca Sugar, delves into the life and times of Dr. Alloy who builds a device that should make life easier on his fellow inmates. 32 pages. |
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Comic Strips By Roche, Art $16.73 A professional artist provides advice about the basic tools and materials for creating comic strips, demonstrates how to construct bodies and faces, explains how to craft with appealing characters and offers ideas for finetuning the finished work. Reprint. Author: Roche, Art Series Title: Art for Kids Subtitle: Create Your Own Comic Strips from Start to Finish Publication Date: 2011/07/05 Number of Pages: 112 Binding Type: Paperback Grade Level: 46 Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Height: 10.00 |
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked $16.96 Taking the evolution of the comic book as its subject, this History Channel documentary stands out by merit of its comprehensive scope and insight. Beginning with the early days of 1930s vigilantes and the patriotic characters of the 1940s, the program reveals the current complexity and range found in the pages of contemporary graphic novels, and explores the ways that cultural climates and popular attitudes are reflected in comic books. All the heavyweights weigh in, including Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), Frank Miller (THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Stan Lee (SPIDER-MAN, THE SILVER SURFER), Kevin Smith (CHASING AMY), Will Eisner (THE SPIRIT), and others. Keith David, who voiced Spawn from the TV show, narrates the program, which is presented by Peta Wilson (LA FEMME NIKITA). In addition to the star-studded cast, however, the documentary has a lot to offer fans and neophytes alike, with analyses of the role of collecting in the comic book world, and the creation of such seminal entities as DC Comics and Marvel as well as characters like Dark Horse, the Incredible Hulk, and Wonder Women. Contextualizing the innovations and progress of the art form, this documentary is not just an important exploration of the graphic arts, but a fascinating look back at the shifting cultural concerns of a nation. |
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The Creator $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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You Can Draw Marvel Characters You Can Draw Marvel Characters $16.39 From bodies in action to computer-aided coloring, this step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing universe of Marvel Comics.Includes tracing overlays and stencils.Features tips by expert Marvel artists.Three Master Class sections showcase favorite Marvel characters as they evolve from concept to finished full-color artwork.Fans won?t be able to resist putting themselves in the shoes of the comic artists they admire.Book specifications: hardcover, ringbound, 96 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.Publisher: DK, 2006. |
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Rap: Hawaii’s Comic Genius $16.12 Although he has been gone for nearly thirty years, Rap Reiplinger’s influence on Hawaii comedy is as powerful as ever. During his all-too-brief lifetime, he created a body of work that has earned him a place in the pantheon of Hawaii’s most gifted and beloved artists. For the first time, Hawai`i audiences will get a chance to know the man behind the comedian or as Rap would say humorist, in Rap: Hawaii’s Comic Genius. Woven throughout the special are highlights from the characters and routines that have brought joy and laughter to generations of fans: Aunty Marialani, Fate Yanagi, Room Service, Mahalo Airlines, Willy Maunawili, and the stuttering priest, to name just a few. (Also included are scenes from newlyfound home movies of Rap as a young boy performing the hula and other acts for the camera, revealing that he was destined for show business from an early age.) Rap: Hawaii’s Comic Genius will captivate, intrigue, and entertain those who remember Rap Reiplinger as well as those in the enviable position of discovering him for the very first time. |
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Creator (chorus) $6 Creator (chorus) – Santigold |
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Comic Book: The Movie [2 Discs] $12.74 Mark Hamill directs and stars in the straight-to-video mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie, largely filmed on-location at the 2002 Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. Comic book fan Donald Swan (Hamill) is hired to make a documentary about his favorite superheroes: Commander Courage and Liberty Ladd. A big Hollywood film company has funded an action blockbuster about the legendary superhero, although with an updated image. Commander Courage becomes an aggressive anti-terrorist played by Bruce Easley (Daran Norris) and his sidekick becomes sexed-up eye candy Papaya Smith (Donna D’Errico). Traditionalist Swan fights to save the dignity of his beloved hero. His documentary crew consists of studio executive Taylor Donohue (Roger Rose) and intoxicated cameraman Ricky (Jess Harnell). A consultant on the project is Leo Matuzik (Billy West), the grandson of the original character creator. Kevin Smith, Hugh Hefner, Bruce Campbell, and Stan Lee appear as themselves. Legendary actors Sid Caesar and Jonathan Winters play a pair of old army buddies who reminisce about the good old days. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi Movie Guide |
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Comic Party Revolution Chapter 2: Party On! $25.46 A remake of the classic anime series COMIC PARTY, COMIC PARTY REVOLUTION TV zanily parodies the world of manga and those who make and consume it. When college student Kazuki is unwillingly dragged to a comic-book convention by his friend Taishi, a die-hard anime fan, the newcomer finds himself overwhelmed by a bewildering subculture fraught with eccentric characters and obsessive fandom. A hilarious but affectionate spoof, the anime series continues with this collection of four more episodes. |
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Comic Party Revolution, Vol. 3: The Party’s Over $25.46 A remake of the classic anime series COMIC PARTY, COMIC PARTY REVOLUTION TV zanily parodies the world of manga and those who make and consume it. When college student Kazuki is unwillingly dragged to a comic-book convention by his friend Taishi, a die-hard anime fan, the newcomer finds himself overwhelmed by a bewildering subculture fraught with eccentric characters and obsessive fandom. A hilarious but affectionate spoof, the anime series continues with this third volume of episodes. |
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True Blood Comic Book Collage Poster [11x17] $9.99 Who says comic books are just for kids? With a True Blood Comic Book Collage Poster you can proudly show your love for True Blood with a high quality printed poster. Lovingly rendered by artists Joe Corroney and J. Scott Campbell, the characters of True Blood never looked so good. The True Blood Comic Book Collage Poster is a combination of the first 6 covers from the True Blood Tainted Love comic book series. Poster ships in hard plastic sleeve with hanging hook on back that is perfect for putting poster on display! |
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Beasts of Burden #1 Comic Book $2.99 When supernatural occurrences sweep the community of Burden Hill, it’s up to a heroic gang of cats and dogs to keep residents safe from harm. A bizarre disturbance leads these four-legged neighbors on a wild-goose chase into the depths of the nearby forest, where loyalties are tested and lives come to an abrupt end. Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese) and Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) first introduced these heroic characters in the anthologies The Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, Witchcraft, the Dead, and Monsters, for which they won coveted Eisner Awards for Best Short Story and Best Painter. Adventure, mystery, horror and humor thrive on every page of Beasts of Burden – a comic-book series that will capture readers’ hearts and haunt their dreams. The Eisner Award-winning story gets its own series! 32 pages. |
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True Blood Comic Book Issue #3 $2.99 Check out the True Blood Comic Issue #3 — a true treat for True Blood fans!The True Blood Comic features two different covers distributed randomly.By ordering two units of this item you will likely receive one of each of the two covers. However this is not guaranteed. Eric’s memory of the Inquisition causes a violent reaction among the locals trapped inside Merlotte’s. It’s another night of great fun for the vile spirit feeding off their raw emotions. But Sam’s figured out a way to trick the Trickster, and, with Tara’s help, he sets a trap. IDW’s exclusive comics based on the HBO hit television series TRUE BLOOD continues. Story by series creator Alan Ball and show writers Elisabeth Finch & Kate Barnow! Please Note: This item includes a $1 ship fee. |
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True Blood Comic Book Issue #4 $2.99 Check out the True Blood Comic Issue #4 — a true treat for True Blood fans!The True Blood Comic features two different covers distributed randomly.By ordering two units of this item you will likely receive one of each of the two covers. However this is not guaranteed. Sam’s attack on the evil spirit proves deadly for the local population, and it ends with him having to recount his most shameful memory — a secret powerful enough to re-energize the wounded spirit. Outside, Andy and the Sheriff have discovered the dome keeping them all trapped inside Merlotte’s, but will they be able to break in before Jason recounts the dirty details his first time? The stormy night in Bon Temps continues, in this original idea by TRUE BLOOD creator Alan Ball. Please Note: This item includes a $1 ship fee. |
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True Blood Comic Book Issue #2 $2.99 Check out the True Blood Comic Issue #2 — a true treat for True Blood fans!The True Blood Comic features two different covers distributed randomly.By ordering two units of this item you will likely receive one of each of the two covers. However this is not guaranteed. Trapped inside the mystically-sealed Merlotte’s by a soul-sucking spirit, psychic waitress and vampire girlfriend Sookie Stackhouse is forced to reveal her deepest, most shameful secret to save the lives of Bill and her friends. But will Sookie’s shame be enough to satisfy the spirit, and does her story hold a surprise clue to the true cause of her parent’s death? Our untold tale from the world of HBO’s hit vampire series TRUE BLOOD continues. Story by series creator Alan Ball and show writers Elizabeth Finch & Kate Barnow! Please Note: This item includes a $1 ship fee. |
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Steamboy [With Postcards & Comic Book] $49.95 Katsuhiro Otomo, the master Japanese anime director behind the international success AKIRA, scores again with STEAMBOY, the inventive story of a family of inventors from Manchester, England, that gets ripped apart by greed, pride, and power. Ray Steam (voice of Anne Suzuki) is a young boy following in the footsteps of his father, Eddy (Masane Tsukayama), and grandfather, Lloyd (Katsuo Nakamura), scientists dedicated to advancing technology through the use of steam. When Lloyd invents a steam ball that has unheard-of possibilities, everyone wants it–world leaders, wealthy industrialists, and even the government–but most of them want it for evil purposes. And so it is up to Ray to protect the fate of the earth while also choosing between his father and grandfather. The background paintings and 3-D CGI animation are gorgeous, creating a gray-and-white palette of gear-driven machines that melds perfectly with the story, which takes the main characters to a major science exhibition in Victorian-era London. In addition to the original subtitled Japanese version, there is an English-language edition featuring the voices of Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, and Patrick Stewart. STEAMBOY is an animated gem both kids and adults can enjoy. |
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Cartoon Crazys: Comic Book Heroes $8.49 All your favorite characters from the printed page find new life in these classic animated tales. Featuring Superman, Popeye, Little Lulu, Betty Boop and others. |
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Comic Whip $10 Comic Whip |
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The Characters $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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Comic Party Revolution, Vol. 1: Let’s Get This Party Started! $25.46 A remake of the classic anime series COMIC PARTY, COMIC PARTY REVOLUTION TV zanily parodies the world of manga and those who make and consume it. When college student Kazuki is unwillingly dragged to a comic-book convention by his friend Taishi, a die-hard anime fan, the newcomer finds himself overwhelmed by a bewildering subculture fraught with eccentric characters and obsessive fandom. A hilarious but affectionate spoof, the anime series kicks off with this collection of five episodes. |
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Time Machine: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked $21.21 Taking the evolution of the comic book as its subject, this History Channel documentary stands out by merit of its comprehensive scope and insight. Beginning with the early days of 1930s vigilantes and the patriotic characters of the 1940s, the program reveals the current complexity and range found in the pages of contemporary graphic novels, and explores the ways that cultural climates and popular attitudes are reflected in comic books. All the heavyweights weigh in, including Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), Frank Miller (THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Stan Lee (SPIDER-MAN, THE SILVER SURFER), Kevin Smith (CHASING AMY), Will Eisner (THE SPIRIT), and others. Keith David, who voiced Spawn from the TV show, narrates the program, which is presented by Peta Wilson (LA FEMME NIKITA). In addition to the star-studded cast, however, the documentary has a lot to offer fans and neophytes alike, with analyses of the role of collecting in the comic book world, and the creation of such seminal entities as DC Comics and Marvel as well as characters like Dark Horse, the Incredible Hulk, and Wonder Women. Contextualizing the innovations and progress of the art form, this documentary is not just an important exploration of the graphic arts, but a fascinating look back at the shifting cultural concerns of a nation. |
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LEGO Creator Assortment $999999 LEGO Creator Assortment |
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LEGO Creator Transport Truck $19.99 LEGO Creator Transport Truck |
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LEGO Creator Log Cabin $27.99 LEGO Creator Log Cabin |
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2000 Comic Strip Disestablishments $22.72 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz, Apollo 10, Dolly Madison, Motley’s Crew, List of Peanuts Media, Metlife, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, Bringing up Father, the Complete Peanuts, Silver Snoopy Award, Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown, Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, Snoopy Vs. the Red Baron, Boner’s Ark, Snoopy’s Christmas, the Royal Guardsmen, Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Charlie Brown’s Super Book of Questions and Answers, Snoopy and His Friends, Li’l Folks, the Gospel According to Peanuts. Excerpt: Boner’s Ark Boner’s Ark was an American comic strip created by Mort Walker , also the creator of Beetle Bailey . Walker debuted the strip under the pseudonym “Addison” on March 11, 1968. The title is a reference to Noah’s Ark of Abrahamic religions .Designed and written by Mort Walker, Boner’s Ark first appeared on March 11, 1968. The series ran until 27 May 2000, with the final strip depicting the Ark reaching dry land.The series also ran in Norway and Sweden under the name Arken , and in Denmark as Olsen’s Ark . In the Netherlands it ran under the name De Ark van Zoo (Zoo’s Ark).Characters and story Boner’s Ark depicted a menagerie of animals trapped on a boat (the “Ark”) and constantly in search of land. Helmed by the bumbling Captain Boner, the Ark is small on the outside and abnormally large within. In addition to sleeping quarters for all the animals, it also features a cinema, a restaurant run by a hippo, a hospital, a pub and a golf course where Captain Boner, Cubcake and the doctor spend most of their time. The complaints department is staffed by a hyena. The large initial cast was gradually pared down to a small group of regulars.Captain Boner Captain |
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2007 Comics Characters Debuts: Captain Marvel, Terra, Daken, Ventriloquist, Chronos, Commander Steel, Defoe, Atrocitus, Ursa, Non, Cobra $32.1 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Captain Marvel, Terra, Daken, Ventriloquist, Chronos, Commander Steel, Defoe, Atrocitus, Ursa, Non, Cobra, Jackpot, Hope Summers, Spy Smasher, Titans East, Atomic Robo, Spymaster, Captain Marvel, Forerunner, Bob, Agent of Hydra, Judomaster, Menace, Black Beetle, Proof, Predator X, Teddy and Theyeti, Romulus, Baron Von Blitzschlag, Enigma, Kirt Niedrigh, Simon Dark, Lyssa Drak, Vin Gonzales, Karu-Sil, Carlie Cooper, Professor Pyg, Death Metal Men, Sun Girl, Dexter Bennett, Wraith, Red Robin. Excerpt: Atomic Robo item Formats: Original material for the series has been published as a set of limited series . item Genre: Science fiction item Publication date: Atomic Robo October 2007 – March 2008 Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War August 2008 – December 2008 Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time April 2009 – September 2009 item Number of issues: Atomic Robo 6 Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War 5 Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time 5 item Main character(s): Atomic Robo item Creative team item Writer(s): Brian Clevinger item Artist(s): Scott Wegener Zack Finfrock Derrick Dean Fish item Letterer(s): Jeff Powell item Colorist(s): Ronda Pattison item Creator(s): Brian Clevinger Scott Wegener item Editor(s): Scott Chitwood Paul Ens item Reprints item Collected editions item Volume 1 : ISBN 0980930200 item Volume 2 : ISBN 0980930227 item Volume 3 : ISBN 0980930251 Atomic Robo is a comic book series depicting the adventures of the eponymous character, created by 8-Bit Theater writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener. Publication history The series began as a six-issue limited series published by Red 5 Comics starting in October 2007 . It was nominated in the “Best Limited Series” category of the 2008 Eisner |
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Artists From New Jersey: Wanda G g, Bob Justin, Henry Reuterdahl, Adam Hughes, Chris Moreno, Antonio Jacobsen, Harry Devlin, Richard Tuttle $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Wanda Gág, Bob Justin, Henry Reuterdahl, Adam Hughes, Chris Moreno, Antonio Jacobsen, Harry Devlin, Richard Tuttle, David Ho, Michael Avon Oeming, Susan Waters, Bake, William Armstrong, William Ranney, Grif Teller, James E. Buttersworth, Tommy Castillo, M. D. Bright, Jenene Nagy, Brian Belott. Excerpt: Adam Hughes Adam Hughes is a comic book artist known mostly for his renderings of pinup -style female characters, and his cover work on titles such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman . Career In 1987, Hughes penciled two short stories and the first issue of the character Death Hawk , created by Mark Ellis . In 1988 Hughes’ work appeared in Comico ’s Maze Agency with co-creator/writer Mike W. Barr , and stayed on the book for one year. When Maze Agency was canceled by Comico , DC Comics offered him a job on Justice League America . He did both covers and internal renditions on that series for two years, before switching to providing covers only. He was one of the original members of Atlanta’s Gaijin Studios , his tenure lasting from 1991 until 2005. Hughes then had a short stint at Dark Horse Comics , spent working on Ghost . This series was an important run for him; this is where he started adjusting his technique, using an art nouveau influence along with Adobe Photoshop in his work. He has also had stints on Penthouse Comix , Legionaires and PlayStation Magazine . In late 1998 he began a successful five-year run as cover artist on DC Comics Wonder Woman , which brought him critical acclaim. He had successful runs on Tomb Raider from Top Cow Comics , and wrote and illustrated the interiors of the two-issue miniseries, Gen¹³ : Ordinary Heroes from Wildstorm . When Wizards of the Coast created their d20 -based Star Wars RPG RPG , he created designs for both |
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Assorted FoxTrot: A FoxTrot Treasury $1.99 With 20 successful collections and more than 1.75 million FoxTrot books already in circulation, creator Bill Amend shows no sign of slowing down. Amend proves again and again he’s a master at playing up the Fox family’s eccentricities in that quirky, casual-yet-believable way his fans have come to adore. FoxTrot has built its considerable appeal with its sincere depiction of the hilarious clashes seen in everyday family life without getting too sticky sweet. Fans of all ages can find something in Amend’s work with which they’re familiar, from the outrageous sibling rivalries between ten-year-old Jason and his teenage siblings, Peter and Paige, to marital squabbles over golf between parents Roger and Andy. Those fans-covering a broad audience including readers of over 1,000 newspapers and Internet surfers who hit the FoxTrot Web site more than one million times each month-will delight in owning this treasury. Sincerely FoxTrot is composed of material previously published in I’m Flying, Jack . . . I Mean, Roger and Think iFruity. FoxTrot’s appeal, in large part, comes from Amend’s talent for finding humor in contemporary topics and issues. Readers enjoy a delightful ride as the Fox family members give their takes on the latest in pop culture, whether it’s movies such as Titanic and The Phantom Menace, Tomb Raider video games, X-files television, or the Beanie Baby collecting craze. It’s sometimes surprising and always entertaining to see just how different members of the same gene pool can be.The humorous conglomeration of viewpoints, ages, outlooks, and characters that is FoxTrot never fails to reel in and amuse those who regularly read this remarkable comic strip. Amend’s appeal has transcended traditional newspapers and has flowed onto the Internet through www.foxtrot.com. But no matter what the medium, FoxTrot’s popularity grows stronger every day. |
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Astro Boy – Greatest Astro Adventures DVD $8.49 Possibly one of the most well-known characters in the history of anime, Astro Boy was originally the creation of Japan’s prime comic-creator, Osamu Tezuka. First seen in comic books, the character … |
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Awesome Comics $8.31 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Awesome Comics or Awesome Entertainment (also known as Awesome-Hyperwerks when they were briefly joined with Hyperwerks Entertainment) is an American comic book studio that was formed in 1997 by Image Comics co-founder Rob Liefeld. The company folded in 2000. In 1992, seven high-profile comics artists left Marvel Comics to form their own publisher, where comics creators could publish creator-owned material without having to give up copyright-control to their characters. The seven artists (bar Whilce Portacio, who opted not to become a full partner) formed a partnership between their individual studios, and published their comics under the over-arcing Image Comics banner. Image’s early titles were distributed by Malibu Comics (a company chosen for its good marketing and distribution practices), while Image established itself independently. The studios were: Todd McFarlane’s “Todd McFarlane Productions”, Marc Silvestri’s “Top Cow Productions”, Jim Lee’s Wildstorm Productions, Erik Larsen’s Highbrow Entertainment, Jim Valentino’s ShadowLine and Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios. Extreme Studios’s Youngblood became the first comic released under the Image banner, and became the first independent (non-Marvel/DC) title to be a number-one best-seller. Other “Extreme” titles published through Image included: Badrock, Bloodstrike, Brigade, Team Youngblood, Youngblood Strikefile, Glory, Prophet, Supreme, Troll and New Men. Titles thought not to fit with the Image brand were self-published under Liefeld’s separate imprint: Maximum Press. These titles included Avengelyne, Warchild, Law and Order, Black Flag, Risk, and even licensed properties such as the classic sci-fi TV show Battlestar Galactica (based on the original 1978-1979 TV series). After Liefeld’s… More: |
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Charles Dickens and Friends $1.99 Used – A new title by the creator of the critically acclaimed Mr. William Shakespeare’s Plays. Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters: David Copperfield, Betsey Trotwood, Uriah Heap, Miss Haversham, Magwitch, Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Artful Dodger…These are just a few of the many friends you will meet between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comic-stri |
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Me, and All the Other Peanuts Characters $255.39 New – The creator of the phenomenally successful “Peanuts” comic strip talks about his life and work. |
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Me, and All the Other Peanuts Characters $0.99 Used – The creator of the phenomenally successful “Peanuts” comic strip talks about his life and work. |
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Children at Play: A Cul de Sac Collection $12.99 Richard Thompson reminds us that being a 40-year-old isn’t hard, but being a four-year-old is. His warm, welcoming reminders are wonderfully lighthearted and funny as he brings home Alice’s life in a fun, new Cul de Sac collection.Alice and her Blisshaven Preschool classmates charm fans of all ages. Their adventures ring alarmingly true to parents of little ones, too. From doing projects in a whirlwind of crayons and markers to their nonstop chatter to trying to comprehend a completely incomprehensible world, Thompson’s characters make Children at Play a must-read. The little boxes crammed together, the shopping malls, and the insane traffic systems set the scene for the storylines and adventures that only suburban life can provide.Thompson’s witty dialogue meets comically unique drawings to make Cul de Sac a place worthy of visiting on a daily basis.”I thought the best newspaper comic strips were long gone, and I’ve never been happier to be wrong. Richard Thompson’s Cul de Sac has it all—intelligence, gentle humor, a delightful way with words, and, most surprising of all, wonderful, wonderful drawings.” —Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes |
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Children at Play: A Cul de Sac Collection $9.99 Richard Thompson reminds us that being a 40-year-old isn’t hard, but being a four-year-old is. His warm, welcoming reminders are wonderfully lighthearted and funny as he brings home Alice’s life in a fun, new Cul de Sac collection.Alice and her Blisshaven Preschool classmates charm fans of all ages. Their adventures ring alarmingly true to parents of little ones, too. From doing projects in a whirlwind of crayons and markers to their nonstop chatter to trying to comprehend a completely incomprehensible world, Thompson’s characters make Children at Play a must-read. The little boxes crammed together, the shopping malls, and the insane traffic systems set the scene for the storylines and adventures that only suburban life can provide.Thompson’s witty dialogue meets comically unique drawings to make Cul de Sac a place worthy of visiting on a daily basis.”I thought the best newspaper comic strips were long gone, and I’ve never been happier to be wrong. Richard Thompson’s Cul de Sac has it all—intelligence, gentle humor, a delightful way with words, and, most surprising of all, wonderful, wonderful drawings.” —Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes |
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City of Heroes Architect Edition – Windows and Mac $17.99 Prepare to join the ranks of millions of super-powered heroes and villains. City of Heroes brings the world of comic books alive in this massively multiplayer 3D online universe. It’s counterpart, City of Villains, represents the dark side of the struggle between good and evil, allowing players to create the ultimate super powered villain. City of Heroes Architect Edition includes both award-winning titles in one box, plus the innovative Mission Architect, and your choice between two exclusive in-game item packs, the Cyborg Pack or the Magic Pack. Introducing User created content. City of Heroes is pushing the MMO genre forward, allowing players to design their own missions and story arcs to share with the entire City of Heroes community. Using an intuitive Interface similar to the game’s detailed Character creator, players can create missions from the ground up. Players will determine details ranging from environments, mission objectives, and enemies, to written fiction and character dialogue; giving their stories nearly infinite depth and personalization. Now every player can be an Architect.-First month of online play included as well as 13 free major content updates-The original ‘City of Heroes’ MMORPG where players immerse themselves in the fantasy of becoming a super hero-’City of Villains,’ the standalone sequel to critically acclaimed MMORPG City of Heroes, in which players get to assume the role of an ultravillain of their own making, playing in teams or on their own-’City of Heroes’ Mission Architect which allows players to create their own characters, mission and storylines and dialogue from the ground up and share them online-Your choice between two exclusive in-game item packs, the Cyborg Pack or the Magic Pack-Mission Architect-Win/Mac support |
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Classic Dan Dare: The Red Moon Mystery $19.95 It¹s chocks away and tally-ho, chaps ‹ Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, is back! First published in classic British comic The Eagle, theseare the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions from Titan. In this interplanetary epic, Dan and his trusty crew must head once more into the dangerous, icy depths of space to uncover the secrets of a strange red moon that has entered the Solar System and threatens earth with destruction! Includes a brand new foreword by Uncanny X-Men scribe Chris Claremont and part two of a previously unseen interview with Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson! |
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Classic Dan Dare: Trip to Trouble $15.08 It’s chocks away once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic Eagle, this is perhaps the most seminal adventure of one of Britain’s best-loved characters, presented in a gorgeous library edition.Following their abduction by brilliant Scottish scientist Galileo McHoo during Safari in Space, Dan and co have used his incredible spacecraft, the Galactic Galleon, to reach the mysterious Terra Nova — last known destination of Dan’s test pilot father! But when the gang stumbles into a war between the strange inhabitants of this world, will they survive to learn the truth?Packed with beautiful artwork from legendary Dare creator Frank Hampson, and his successor, acclaimed artist Frank Bellamy. |
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Classic Dan Dare: Voyage to Venus Part 2 $12.65 It’s chocks away and tally-ho, chaps – Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, is back! First published in classic British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions from Titan. In the second instalment of this space-faring story, Dan and his crew travel to Venus, hoping to find new resources to feed a starving earth. But the planet is already the lair of the pint-sized megalomaniac The Mekon, who plans to conquer the Earth! Includes background material exclusive to this book, with rare artwork, a new foreword and a previously unseen interview with Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson! |
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Classics and Comics $29.95 Since at least 1939, when daily-strip caveman Alley Oop time-traveled to the Trojan War, comics have been drawing (on) material from Greek and Roman myth, literature and history. At times the connection is cosmetic-as perhaps with Wonder Woman’s Amazonian heritage-and at times it is almost irrelevant-as with Hercules’ starfaring adventures in the 1982 Marvel miniseries. But all of these make implicit or explicit claims about the place of classics in modern literary culture. Classics and Comics is the first book to explore the engagement of classics with the epitome of modern popular literature, the comic book. The volume collects sixteen articles, all specially commissioned for this volume, that look at how classical content is deployed in comics and reconfigured for a modern audience. It opens with a detailed historical introduction surveying the role of classical material in comics since the 1930s. Subsequent chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the incorporation of modern theories of myth into the creation and interpretation of comic books, the appropriation of characters from classical literature and myth, and the reconfiguration of motif into a modern literary medium. Among the well-known comics considered in the collection are Frank Miller’s 300 and Sin City, DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Jack Kirby’s The Eternals, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, and examples of Japanese manga. The volume also includes an original 12-page "comics-essay," drawn and written by Eisner Award-winning Eric Shanower, creator of the graphic novel series Age of Bronze. |
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Classics and Comics $110.13 Since at least 1939, when daily-strip caveman Alley Oop time-traveled to the Trojan War, comics have been drawing (on) material from Greek and Roman myth, literature and history. At times the connection is cosmetic-as perhaps with Wonder Woman’s Amazonian heritage-and at times it is almost irrelevant-as with Hercules’ starfaring adventures in the 1982 Marvel miniseries. But all of these make implicit or explicit claims about the place of classics in modern literary culture. Classics and Comics is the first book to explore the engagement of classics with the epitome of modern popular literature, the comic book. The volume collects sixteen articles, all specially commissioned for this volume, that look at how classical content is deployed in comics and reconfigured for a modern audience. It opens with a detailed historical introduction surveying the role of classical material in comics since the 1930s. Subsequent chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the incorporation of modern theories of myth into the creation and interpretation of comic books, the appropriation of characters from classical literature and myth, and the reconfiguration of motif into a modern literary medium. Among the well-known comics considered in the collection are Frank Miller’s 300 and Sin City, DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Jack Kirby’s The Eternals, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, and examples of Japanese manga. The volume also includes an original 12-page "comics-essay," drawn and written by Eisner Award-winning Eric Shanower, creator of the graphic novel series Age of Bronze. |
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Classics and Comics $15.99 Since at least 1939, when daily-strip caveman Alley Oop time-traveled to the Trojan War, comics have been drawing (on) material from Greek and Roman myth, literature and history. At times the connection is cosmetic-as perhaps with Wonder Woman’s Amazonian heritage-and at times it is almost irrelevant-as with Hercules’ starfaring adventures in the 1982 Marvel miniseries. But all of these make implicit or explicit claims about the place of classics in modern literary culture. Classics and Comics is the first book to explore the engagement of classics with the epitome of modern popular literature, the comic book. The volume collects sixteen articles, all specially commissioned for this volume, that look at how classical content is deployed in comics and reconfigured for a modern audience. It opens with a detailed historical introduction surveying the role of classical material in comics since the 1930s. Subsequent chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the incorporation of modern theories of myth into the creation and interpretation of comic books, the appropriation of characters from classical literature and myth, and the reconfiguration of motif into a modern literary medium. Among the well-known comics considered in the collection are Frank Miller’s 300 and Sin City, DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Jack Kirby’s The Eternals, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, and examples of Japanese manga. The volume also includes an original 12-page "comics-essay," drawn and written by Eisner Award-winning Eric Shanower, creator of the graphic novel series Age of Bronze. |
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Comic Book Design $24.95 The award-winning creator of the Strangehaven comics guides readers through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as creating and designing characters, page layouts and grid structures, cover and publication design, and more. |
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Comic Book Design: The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels $2.43 Used – The award-winning creator of the “Strangehaven” comics guides readers through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as creating and designing characters, page layouts and grid structures, cover and publication design, and more. |
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Comic Book Design: The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels $2.45 With film adaptations of legendary comic books and graphic novels hitting the bestseller lists, the medium of comics has never been more popular. To create your own comic book or graphic novel, you need to know the techniques, rules, and tips exclusive to the comic trade. In Comic Book Design, Gary Spencer Millidge, the award-winning creator of the Strangehaven comics, guides you through. . .•Creating story line concepts and original designs•Designing characters and creating background locations•Drawing in pencil and ink or digitally•Page layout and grid structure•Lettering, word balloons, and Color•Covers and publication designWith profiles of leading comic artists such as Chris Ware and Chip Kidd, and examples right from the most successful comics on the market, Comic Book Design is the must-have for every beginning comic book artist. |
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Comic Book Design: The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels $9.99 New – The award-winning creator of the “Strangehaven” comics guides readers through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as creating and designing characters, page layouts and grid structures, cover and publication design, and more. |
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Comix: The Underground Revolution $11.97 New – While mainstream comics have graced newsstands since the 1930s, there has long been an underground comics scene brewing deep beneath the surface. Underground comic books (which took the name “comix,” using the “x” to signify their adult nature) erupted in the 1960s as a reaction to ultraconservative and patriotic comics produced by the large corporations that featured characters like Captain America and Superman. Bored with moralistic tales, artists such as Robert Crumb, creator of Zap Com |
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Dan Dare: Pilot Of The Future $22.95 It’’s chocks away once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic Eagle, this is perhaps the most seminal adventure of one of Britain’’s best-loved characters, presented in a gorgeous library edition. Following their abduction by brilliant Scottish scientist Galileo McHoo during Safari in Space, Dan and co have used his incredible spacecraft, the Galactic Galleon, to reach the mysterious Terra Nova — last known destination of Dan’’s test pilot father! But when the gang stumbles into a war between the strange inhabitants of this world, will they survive to learn the truth? Packed with beautiful artwork from legendary Dare creator Frank Hampson, and his successor, acclaimed artist Frank Bellamy. |
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Deadly Are the Naked $9.95 Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends presents this 64 page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians and looney cartoon characters. Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricature. Full color section features never before seen concept art and a glimpse into Jim’’s new comic book character CHESTACLESE. A must for all Spumco fans. |
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Deadly Are the Naked: The Art of Jim Smith $6.85 New – Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends presents this 64 page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians and looney cartoon characters. Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricature. Full color section features never before seen concept art and a glimpse into Jim’s new comic book character CHESTACLESE. A must for all Spumco fans. |
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Deadly Are the Naked: The Art of Jim Smith $9.95 Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends presents this 64 page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians and looney cartoon characters. Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricature. Full color section features never before seen concept art and a glimpse into Jim’s new comic book character CHESTACLESE. A must for all Spumco fans. |
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Deadly Are the Naked: The Art of Jim Smith $5.87 Used – Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends presents this 64 page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians and looney cartoon characters. Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricature. Full color section features never before seen concept art and a glimpse into Jim’s new comic book character CHESTACLESE. A must for all Spumco fans. |
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Dicks and Deedees $13.18 Love And Rockets’ Most Popular Characters In A New Hardcover Collection. Armed with a passion for pop culture and punk rock, Jaime Hernandez (along with his brothers, Gilbert and Mario) was one of the first comic book artists to give a voice to minorities and women in the medium’s 70-year history. His character-driven stories primarily explore the life of a three-dimensional Mexican-American woman from a fictional barrio of Los Angeles, Maggie Chascarillo, one of the most complex and recognizable characters in the history of Mexican-American fiction. Hernandez is the co-creator of Love & Rockets, which along with Raw magazine defined the modern literary comics movement of the post-underground generation and celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. This first new Jaime Hernandez book since the splashy return of Love and Rockets in 2001 spotlights a wide-ranging and funky group of stories from L&R and Hernandez’s comic Penny Century. The continuing trials and tribulations of Maggie and Hopey are featured in Election Day, Everybody Loves Me, Baby (featuring extensive flashbacks to their early punk days, a reader’s favorite) and the surreal dream story The Race. We also check up with Maggie’s ex-boyfriend Ray D., who is the recipient of a series of increasingly rude surprises when his old buddy Doyle shows up, somewhat the worse for wear, in The Frog Mouth. Plus Bay of Threes, which chronicles the romance of Penny Century and H.R. Costigan from (virtually) cradle to grave. |
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Drawn & Quarterly: Volume 3 $41.6 Drawn & Quarterly’s significance as a comic book publisher is evident in its latest anthology, an oversized, full-color, beautifully produced paperback featuring the work of 10 cartoonists and illustrators from Europe and North America. The volume provides both a sense of comics over the last 75 years and an idea of where the medium is heading. The star of this issue is the seminal cartoonist Frank King, creator of the long-running newspaper strip, Gasoline Alley. Not only were King’s Sunday strips stunningly beautiful, but he created the first funny page characters that actually aged. Included here is a piece written by King about Gasoline Alley, and 30 full-color Sunday strips from the ’20s and ’30s. A series of strips and covers drawn in King’s style by celebrated comics artist Chris Ware completes the homage. R. Sikoryak’s Dostoyevsky Comics is drawn in the style of Bob Kane’s 1950s Batman comics, creating a strip that cleverly deconstructs the graphic novel Batman: Two-Face–Crime and Punishment, Russian literature and American comic books. New Yorker cartoonists Dupuy and Berberian’s 55-page Monsieur Jean is the sophisticated story of a novelist and his rather complicated personal life. Imitating the style of an airline safety card, Jason Little’s Safety Instructions details a sudden emergency on a Virgin airlines flight that prompts two abruptly amorous young passengers to realize they both have things I need to do before I die. This is an impressive, wide-ranging and international collection of illustrated storytelling. |
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Fantastic Four $8 From The Publisher:Providing a wealth of information about the history of the ground-breaking comic, plus fascinating facts about key storylines and all the major characters-good and bad-that have thrilled fans since the comic’s creation, Fantastic Four: The Ultimate Guide is an invaluable addition to any fans collection.About The Author:Ranking as the web-slinger’s top-selling comic-book author, Tom DeFalco has written about the adventures of Spiderman and other super heroes for over 20 years Tom has been a top writer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics. He has written many titles for Marvel and DK, including Hulk: The Incredible Guide in 2003. To learn about the thrilling storylines and to meet the whole panoply of fantastic characters, you have the very best possible guide in the person of Tom Defalco ..No one is better qualified to lead you into the wondrous world that lies ahead. May you enjoy the fabulous legend that follows as much as I did, those long, exciting years ago. Stan Lee, creator of The Incredible Hulk. |
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Fictional Characters With Dwarfism: Hans Moleman, Puck, Doctor Psycho, Jonas Venture Junior, Hop-Frog, Gizmo, Edna Mode, the Black Dwarf $20.77 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Hans Moleman, Puck, Doctor Psycho, Jonas Venture Junior, Hop-Frog, Gizmo, Edna Mode, the Black Dwarf, Lord Farquaad, Fusion, Mini-Me, Dr. Loveless, Shortpack, Mongo the Magnificent, Irving, Barquentine, Markoff Chaney, Tattoo. Excerpt: Barquentine is a character in the first two books in the Gormenghast series , ( Titus Groan and Gormenghast ). He is the son of Sourdust , the Master of Ritual of Gormenghast castle. At first he lived a hermitic existence in an obscure tract of the castle. When he appears in the book he is 76 years old. He is a one-legged hunchbacked dwarf with a bitter, vicious personality. He never washes and dresses in filthy rags; his hair and beard are long, tangled and dirty. He is frequently taunted by the castle’s children, who sing “Rotten leg, rotten spine – ya! ya! Barquentine!” Barquentine takes on the hereditary office following the death of his father Sourdust in book one. He takes Steerpike on as his assistant at the end of the first novel. In book two, Steerpike murders him, and takes over the post of Master of Ritual. A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Doctor Psycho Doctor Psycho is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics . A villainous telepathic dwarf , Doctor Psycho has traditionally been presented as an adversary for Wonder Woman . First introduced to comics readers in the 1940s by Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston , Doctor Psycho has undergone several minor updates over the years as comics continuities have shifted and evolved. Through this process, the character has retained several key features, such as a misogynistic obsession with (and hatred of) beautiful women, a psychiatric instability ranging from mild paranoia to full-on schizophrenia, and a diminutive stature. Background The |
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Foxtrot (2004 Wall Calendar) $12.19 One of America’s most popular and widely read comic strips is back for the 2004 calendar year. And because one format wasn’t enough for fans, the FoxTrot 2004 Wall Calendar joins its day-to-day predecessor. As FoxTrot surpasses the two million mark in book sales and its number of newspaper clients climbs to more than 1,000, it continues to demonstrate its consistent appeal with its always fresh, irreverent, and zany brand of family humor. Creator Bill Amend has gathered a unique cast of characters that resembles any family–only funnier. A new addition for 2004, this calendar features a classic Fox family scene in bright, full color each month. Family chaos never looked so good. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $6.71 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $6.72 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $7.72 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $6.72 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $6.72 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $6.11 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $11.17 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $11.17 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $10.06 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $10.06 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $11.17 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $10.06 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $39.95 New – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Funny Pictures: Cartooning with Charles M. Schulz $10.06 Used – The creator of Peanuts, the most widely syndicated comic strip in history, invites aspiring cartoonists to pick up their pencils and start scribbling. Learn five basic elements of cartooning that are illustrated with examples from the Peanuts strips for guidance and inspiration. The package includes everything a budding artist needs to get started: 8 watercolor markers, activities and exercises featuring the Peanuts characters, and a personal sketch pad. |
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Garfield’s Pet Force $39.98 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Garfield’s Pet Force is a 2009 CGI film based on characters from the Jim Davis comic strip Garfield and loosely based on the Pet Force novel series. It is the sequels to Garfield Gets Real and Garfield’s Fun Fest. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on June 16, 2009. It was written by Garfield creator Jim Davis. In 2010 it was released in 3-D. |
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Garfield’s Pet Force $39.98 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Garfield’s Pet Force is a 2009 CGI film based on characters from the Jim Davis comic strip Garfield and loosely based on the Pet Force novel series. It is the sequels to Garfield Gets Real and Garfield’s Fun Fest. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on June 16, 2009. It was written by Garfield creator Jim Davis. In 2010 it was released in 3-D. |
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Half Ass Jig $34.95 New – In 2003 Half Ass Jig the movie (a no budget movie written and directed by Chad) premiered in Boise, ID. Half Ass Jig is also a weekly comic strip in The Boise Weekly that has been described as “graphic, disturbing and inappropriate.” .”Characters and the rather decadent situations they find themselves in, rub against me in a guilt-ridden pleasure the same way Amis’ and Confederacy [of Dunces]’s did.” .”not sure I want to know what is lurking in the gray matter of this books creator.”-Terry |
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Herge: The Man Who Created Tintin $15.95 One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Translated into dozens of languages, Tintin’s adventures have sold millions of copies. Yet, despite Tintin’s enduring popularity, Americans know almost nothing about his gifted creator, Georges Remi—better known as Hergé.Timed to coincide with Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited film The Adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the Unicorn, here is the first full biography of Hergé available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Granted unprecedented access to thousands of the cartoonist’s unpublished letters, Assouline gets behind the genial public mask to take full measure of Hergé’s life and art and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. Neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing his subject, he weighs such controversial issues as Hergé’s support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo and his alleged collaboration with the Nazis. He also analyzes the underpinnings of Tintin—how the conception of the character as an asexual adventurer reflected Hergé’s love for the Boy Scouts as well as his Catholic mentor’s anti-Soviet ideology—and relates the comic strip to Hergé’s own place within the Belgian middle class. For all his huge success—achieved with almost no formal training—Hergé would say unassumingly of his art, "I was just happy drawing little guys, that’s all." A profound influence on a generation of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the elusive figure of Hergé comes to life in this illuminating biography—a deeply nuanced account that unveils the man and his career as never before. "Highlights yet again that all-too-common divide between the flawed private man and the admirable creative genius…. Those fascinated by the strange lives of creative geniuses may |
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Heroes $21.4 New – Across the world, ordinary people discover they have extraordinary abilities. Why have they been granted these powers? And who wants to use them for their own ends? These are the questions posed by “Heroes”, the super-successful TV smash of the year! This collection of comic-book stories explores the history and mythology of the heroes, with exclusive backstory and new characters and a new intro by show creator Tim Kring! Featuring interior art by superstars including Michael Turner (“Just |
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Heroes $10.99 Used – Across the world, ordinary people discover they have extraordinary abilities. Why have they been granted these powers? And who wants to use them for their own ends? These are the questions posed by “Heroes”, the super-successful TV smash of the year! This collection of comic-book stories explores the history and mythology of the heroes, with exclusive backstory and new characters and a new intro by show creator Tim Kring! Featuring interior art by superstars including Michael Turner (“Jus |
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Hitchers $17.81 New – Two years ago, on the same day but miles apart, Finn Darby lost two of the most important people in his life: his wife Lorena, struck by lightning on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, and his abusive, alcoholic grandfather, Tom Darby, creator of the long-running newspaper comic strip “Toy Shop”. Against his grandfather’s dying wish, Finn has resurrected “Toy Shop”, adding new characters, and the strip is more popular than ever, bringing in fan letters, merchandising deals, and talk of |
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Hitchers $17.81 Used – Two years ago, on the same day but miles apart, Finn Darby lost two of the most important people in his life: his wife Lorena, struck by lightning on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, and his abusive, alcoholic grandfather, Tom Darby, creator of the long-running newspaper comic strip “Toy Shop”. Against his grandfather’s dying wish, Finn has resurrected “Toy Shop”, adding new characters, and the strip is more popular than ever, bringing in fan letters, merchandising deals, and talk of |
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How To Draw Comics the Marvel Way $6.75 Greetings, true believers! Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee (creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and others) and John Buscema (illustrator of Conan The Barbarian, Mighty Thor and more) are your hosts and guides to this simple and clear course in the artistry of the Marvel universe: Tools And Terms Of The Trade : The basics of proper paper, pencils, pens and brushes, as well as the terminology of comic book layout and lettering. The Secrets Of Form : How just 3 simple shapes can be combined to create any characters, objects and 3-D action. The Power Of Perspective : The ways horizon lines and vanishing points create startlingly essential realism. Figure Drawing & Action Motion : Understanding the proper proportions of Marvel’s superheroes and villains, from facial expression to dramatic action. Composition & Design : Creating compelling panels and imaginative covers, the art of inking and much more! Through it all, Stan and John show you the right (and wrong) ways to create professional characters and situations using examples from Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers and many others. This is more than just an in-depth how-to in drawing comics. Welcome to How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way! |
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How to Draw Superheroes $17.73 Used – Creating unique and interesting characters can be a challenge for even the most experienced comic book creator. While there are a lot of creators who think there are no unique ideas left, today’s top comic book artists continue to generate adventures of amazing new superheroes! Complete with easy-to-follow steps and guidelines, this book will make you a super-artist faster than a speeding bullet. |
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How to Draw Superheroes $17.71 New – Creating unique and interesting characters can be a challenge for even the most experienced comic book creator. While there are a lot of creators who think there are no unique ideas left, today’s top comic book artists continue to generate adventures of amazing new superheroes! Complete with easy-to-follow steps and guidelines, this book will make you a super-artist faster than a speeding bullet. |
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Ice Haven $24.59 New – In this graphic novel by the acclaimed creator of GHOST WORLD, a series of comic strips sketch out the characters of the town of Ice Haven, Michigan, and how (or even if) their lives are affected by the kidnapping of a boy named David Goldberg, a depressed loner clad in a fuzzy sweater. Teenager Violet Vanderplatz pines for her boyfriend Penrose, while her younger stepbrother pines for Violet and also wonders if his friend Carmichael killed David. Meanwhile, local busybody Random Wilder wr |
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Image Comics $79.35 Used – Image Comics is an American comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by seven high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. Along with DC, Marvel and Dark Horse, Image Comics is one of the four largest comic book publishers in America. Its best-known series include Spawn, Pitt, The Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk, Youngblood, Supreme, WildC.A.T.s, Gen, Wetworks, C |
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Image Comics $79.35 New – Image Comics is an American comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by seven high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. Along with DC, Marvel and Dark Horse, Image Comics is one of the four largest comic book publishers in America. Its best-known series include Spawn, Pitt, The Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk, Youngblood, Supreme, WildC.A.T.s, Gen, Wetworks, Cy |
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John Stanley (Comics) $44.4 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. John Stanley was a comic book creator, best known for writing Little Lulu from 1945 to 1959. While mostly known for scripting, Stanley also was an accomplished artist who drew many of his stories, including the earliest Little Lulu issues. His specialty was humorous stories, both with licensed characters and those of his own creation. His writing style has been d |
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John Stanley (Comics) $44.4 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. John Stanley was a comic book creator, best known for writing Little Lulu from 1945 to 1959. While mostly known for scripting, Stanley also was an accomplished artist who drew many of his stories, including the earliest Little Lulu issues. His specialty was humorous stories, both with licensed characters and those of his own creation. His writing style has been de |
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Madman $13.65 Ten years ago, Madman hit the comics scene like a quick, Three Stooges-style jab to the eye. Armed with a yo-yo and a slightly left-of-center attitude, Frank Einstein is Snap City’s most impressive masked crime fighter. In fact, he’s kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don’t forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein’s life. This fearless beauty is the only one who sees past Madman’s hideously disfigured face to the person within, and wants to know the true story of how Frank Einstein became Madman! Long out-of-print, Madman: The Oddity Odyssey is a seminal work of graphic literature, bridging the gaps of mainstream superhero mythos and the no-holds-barred world of independent, creator-driven comics. Oni Press is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this amazing comic book by returning it to its original glory. |
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Madman, Volume 1: The Oddity Odyssey $15.95 Ten years ago, Madman hit the comics scene like a quick, Three Stooges-style jab to the eye. Armed with a yo-yo and a slightly left-of-center attitude, Frank Einstein is Snap City’s most impressive masked crime fighter. In fact, he’s kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don’t forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein’s life. This fearless beauty is the only one who sees past Madman’s hideously disfigured face to the person within, and wants to know the true story of how Frank Einstein became Madman! Long out-of-print, Madman: The Oddity Odyssey is a seminal work of graphic literature, bridging the gaps of mainstream superhero mythos and the no-holds-barred world of independent, creator-driven comics. Oni Press is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this amazing comic book by returning it to its original glory. |
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Marshal Law (Comics) $73.44 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Marshal Law is an English-language superhero comic book series created by Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill. One of the first major creator-owned characters for a major publisher, it was first published by Epic Comics in 1987. The series is a satire on the whole superhero genre, and certain specific hero characters in particular. The series is characterised by its extre |
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Marshal Law (Comics) $73.44 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Marshal Law is an English-language superhero comic book series created by Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill. One of the first major creator-owned characters for a major publisher, it was first published by Epic Comics in 1987. The series is a satire on the whole superhero genre, and certain specific hero characters in particular. The series is characterised by its extr |
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Marshal Law (Comics) $91.2 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Marshal Law is an English-language superhero comic book series created by Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill. One of the first major creator-owned characters for a major publisher, it was first published by Epic Comics in 1987. The series is a satire on the whole superhero genre, and certain specific hero characters in particular. The series is characterised by its extr |
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Mary Skrenes $51.6 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Mary Skrenes is a comic book writer and screenwriter. She may be best known as co-creator (with Steve Gerber) of Omega the Unknown for Marvel Comics, although she worked on other Marvel characters such as the Defenders and Guardians of the Galaxy. She was the creator of and inspiration for Beverly Switzler, the companion of Howard the Duck, as depicted in his cla |
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Mary Skrenes $51.6 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Mary Skrenes is a comic book writer and screenwriter. She may be best known as co-creator (with Steve Gerber) of Omega the Unknown for Marvel Comics, although she worked on other Marvel characters such as the Defenders and Guardians of the Galaxy. She was the creator of and inspiration for Beverly Switzler, the companion of Howard the Duck, as depicted in his clas |
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Mort Walker’s Private Scrapbook $29.95 Many cartoonists have successfully caused brief splashes of excitement throughout history but simply don”t have what it takes to command the world’’s attention for half a century. That is, unless you”re comic genius Mort Walker, beloved creator of the cartoon strips Hi and Lois and Beetle Bailey. Mort Walker’’s Private Scrapbook provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of this suave cartoonist for his legions of fans and aficionados of the comic world alike. In this extensive work painstakingly compiled by Walker over the course of two years, he collects his earliest artwork, reveals who his characters are based on, follows the development of his creations, and relates a fascinating perspective about the evolution of the cartooning world. This full-color scrapbook is a unique glimpse into the window of cartooning that only award-winning veteran artist Mort Walker could provide. This book will be essential for comic strip historians, collectors, and faithful fans. |
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Mort Walker’s Private Scrapbook $29.95 Many cartoonists have successfully caused brief splashes of excitement throughout history but simply don’t have what it takes to command the world’s attention for half a century. That is, unless you’re comic genius Mort Walker, beloved creator of the cartoon strips Hi and Lois and Beetle Bailey. Mort Walker’s Private Scrapbook provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of this suave cartoonist for his legions of fans and aficionados of the comic world alike. In this extensive work painstakingly compiled by Walker over the course of two years, he collects his earliest artwork, reveals who his characters are based on, follows the development of his creations, and relates a fascinating perspective about the evolution of the cartooning world. This full-color scrapbook is a unique glimpse into the window of cartooning that only award-winning veteran artist Mort Walker could provide. This book will be essential for comic strip historians, collectors, and faithful fans. |
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Mutts III $28.89 If Peanuts creator Charles Schulz says you have one of the best comic strips of all time, who is anybody else to argue with him?Schulz is just one of millions who have fallen in love with Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and their lovable strip Mutts. Creator Patrick McDonnell’s strip now appears in more than 400 daily newspapers — and his first two books have both undergone multiple reprints. This fall, McDonnell’s third book, More Shtuff, will no doubt leave shelves just as fast.The clever and charming perspectives of Mooch and Earl are revealed to readers through conversations the pair have when their owners are absent. Using his lovable kitty accent, Mooch explains that he’s standing perfectly still in the yard so the squirrels he wants to chase will think he’s a tree. Earl confesses that when he eats cat food he begins to purr and meow.The duo have a variety of adventures together, delighting readers all the while. One minute the two are trying to con the neighborhood butcher out of a few scraps, the next minute they’re scurrying to get home to the waiting arms of their loving humans — Earl’s owner, Ozzie, and Mooch’s family, Millie and Frank.Mutts also features quite a cast of other characters from Crabby the crustacean to Phoebe the bird.Reminiscent of the cartoons of yesteryear, the unique style and charm of Mutts continues to earn McDonnell the kudos of fellow cartoonists, the public, and prominent national and international organizations. Mutts was named comic strip of the year in 1996 by the National Cartoonists Society. Last year, the strip won Germany’s prestigious Max & Moritz Award for the best international comic strip. |
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Neal Adams Bibliography $44.4 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Neal Adams is a comic artist and creator who worked on a large number of comic books and characters, particularly for DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and even creating his own company, Continuity Comics. DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a |
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Neal Adams Bibliography $44.4 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Neal Adams is a comic artist and creator who worked on a large number of comic books and characters, particularly for DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and even creating his own company, Continuity Comics. DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a c |
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Non Sequitur’s Sunday Color Treasury $16.95 Non Sequitur creator Wiley Miller truly broke the cartoon mold when he first published his strip in 1992. This hugely popular cartoon is chock-full of witty observations on life’s idiosyncrasies. The name of the comic strip comes from the Latin translation of it does not follow. Each strip or panel stands on its own individual merits. Strips do not follow in a sequence and are not related. Non Sequitur’s characters are not central to the plot; the humor is. Before it was even a year old, Non Sequitur was named the Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society. With an ever-expanding cult following, this quirky cartoon is set in no specific time period or place. It is a whimsical yet flippant look at everyday life. Non Sequitur’s readers are steadfast and dedicated-they even began a letter-writing campaign in 2004 to rerun several strips that had proved to be prophetic. Humor knows no bounds, and neither do my cartoons, Wiley says. |
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Non Sequitur’s Sunday Color Treasury $16.95 Non Sequitur creator Wiley Miller truly broke the cartoon mold when he first published his strip in 1992. This hugely popular cartoon is chock-full of witty observations on life’s idiosyncrasies. The name of the comic strip comes from the Latin translation of “it does not follow.” Each strip or panel stands on its own individual merits. Strips do not follow in a sequence and are not related. Non Sequitur’s characters are not central to the plot; the humor is.Before it was even a year old, Non Sequitur was named the Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society. With an ever-expanding cult following, this quirky cartoon is set in no specific time period or place. It is a whimsical yet flippant look at everyday life. |
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North American Comics: American Comics, Canadian Comics, Mexican Comics, American Comic Book, Avalon: Web of Magic, Stan Lee Media $20.31 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American Comics, Canadian Comics, Mexican Comics, American Comic Book, Avalon: Web of Magic, Stan Lee Media, Fan Expo Canada, Joe Shuster Award, List of the Adventures of Jack Ransom Characters, Doug Wright Award, Frankenstein, Paradise Comics Toronto Comicon, Chromium Age, Still Playing With Toys, El Pecado de Oyuki, Comics in Mexico, Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association, Cerdotado, Basic Instructions, the Adventures of Captain Kentucky, Palookaville, the Great Canadian Comic Books, Glory Comics Magazine, Bloodwulf, Plan9, Tex Taylor. Excerpt: ArchitectureCinemaComic booksCuisineDanceFolkloreLiteratureMusicPoetryRadioSculptureSportsTelevisionTheaterVisual arts An American comic book is a small magazine originating in the United States and containing a narrative in the form of comics. Since 1975 the dimensions have standardized at 17 x 26 cm (6 ” × 10 ¼”), although larger formats appeared in the past. Since the invention of the comic-book format in 1934, the United States has produced the most examples, with only the British comic books (during the inter-war period and up until the 1970s) and the Japanese manga as close competitors in terms of quantity. Sales of comic books began to decline after World War II, when the medium had to face competition with the spread of television and mass-market paperback books. Confirming the trend, mass-media researchers in the period found comic-book reading among children with television sets in homes “drastically reduced”. In the 1960s, comic books’ audience expanded to include college students who favored the naturalistic, “superheroes in the real world” trend initiated by Stan Lee at Marvel Comics. The 1960s also saw the advent of the underground comics. Later, the recognition of the comic me… |
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Oh My Goddess!, Volume 12: The Fourth Goddess $0.99 Can there be too much of a good thing? For Keiichi Morisato, who lives with three sister goddesses – literal goddesses – the good-thing limits are tested on a daily basis. When Keiichi accidentally contacts Peorth, an old friend and rival goddess of his girlfriend Belldandy, Peorth shows up with the assignment to make Keiichi happy…whether he likes it or not! Peorth decides that what Keiichi needs is…well, intimacy (if you get the drift), and so she creates a love potion to draw Keiichi into her arms. But Peorth gets the potion wrong, and instead, any woman Keiichi looks in the eye – girls, goddesses, and even his kid sister! – falls in love with him! When it rains, it pours…Author Biography: Kosuke Fujishima was born in the wilds of Chiba, Japan in 1964 and has spent the last 37 years becoming one of the world’s favorite creators of “manga” (Japanese comics). Fujishima began his career as an editor for the popular comics news magazine Puff in Japan, and apprenticed with another top manga creator – Tatsuya Egawa – on the ground-breaking manga Be Free! Using his newly-acquired manga storytelling abilities, Fujishima began writing his news stories for Puff in comic-strip fashion, which became incredibly popular with its readers. This lead to the creation of his first serialized manga, the romantic police comedy You’re Under Arrest!, which began in 1986. In 1988, Fujishima drew a four-panel gag cartoon showing his You’re Under Arrest! characters praying to a goddess, and the inspiration for his hilarious supernatural comedy series Oh My Goddess! was born. Dark Horse Comics has published one collection of Fujishima’s You’re Under Arrest! stories, and eight best-sellingvolumes of Oh My Goddess! |
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Oh My Goddess!, Volume 13: Childhood’s End $15.95 Several favorite characters face new challenges in this brand-new collection. Skuld, the youngest of the three goddesses living with college student Keiichi, may be a whiz at inventions, but her immaturity usually gets the better of her. Can she learn the simple joy of riding a bicycle – and deal with her first crush on a boy? Campus queen Sayoko doesn’t believe in goddesses – but when she’s possessed by a demon, Belldandy and Urd have to convince her they have powers without blowing their secret! Also, readers are introduced to the tough-but-sexy Chihiro Fujimi, former head of the school motor club! She’s back in town, and nothing will be the same! Kosuke Fujishima was born in the wilds of Chiba, Japan in 1964 and has spent the last 37 years becoming one of the world’s favorite creators of `manga` (Japanese comics). Fujishima began his career as an editor for the popular comics news magazine PUFF in Japan, and apprenticed with another top manga creator – Tatsuya Egawa – on the ground-breaking manga BE FREE! Using his newly-acquired manga storytelling abilities, Fujishima began writing his news stories for PUFF in comic-strip fashion, which became incredibly popular with its readers. This lead to the creation of his first serialized manga, the romantic police comedy You`re Under Arrest! , which began in 1986. In 1988, Fujishima drew a four-panel gag cartoon showing his Your’re Under Arrest! characters praying to a goddess, and the inspiration for his hilarious supernatural comedy series Oh My Goddess! was born. Dark Horse Comics has published one collection of Fujishima’s You’re Under Arrest! stories, and eight best-selling volumes ofOh My Goddess! |
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Oh My Goddess!, Volume 13: Childhood’s End $1.99 Several favorite characters face new challenges in this brand-new collection. Skuld, the youngest of the three goddesses living with college student Keiichi, may be a whiz at inventions, but her immaturity usually gets the better of her. Can she learn the simple joy of riding a bicycle – and deal with her first crush on a boy? Campus queen Sayoko doesn’t believe in goddesses – but when she’s possessed by a demon, Belldandy and Urd have to convince her they have powers without blowing their secret! Also, readers are introduced to the tough-but-sexy Chihiro Fujimi, former head of the school motor club! She’s back in town, and nothing will be the same! Kosuke Fujishima was born in the wilds of Chiba, Japan in 1964 and has spent the last 37 years becoming one of the world’s favorite creators of `manga` (Japanese comics). Fujishima began his career as an editor for the popular comics news magazine PUFF in Japan, and apprenticed with another top manga creator – Tatsuya Egawa – on the ground-breaking manga BE FREE! Using his newly-acquired manga storytelling abilities, Fujishima began writing his news stories for PUFF in comic-strip fashion, which became incredibly popular with its readers. This lead to the creation of his first serialized manga, the romantic police comedy You`re Under Arrest! , which began in 1986. In 1988, Fujishima drew a four-panel gag cartoon showing his Your’re Under Arrest! characters praying to a goddess, and the inspiration for his hilarious supernatural comedy series Oh My Goddess! was born. Dark Horse Comics has published one collection of Fujishima’s You’re Under Arrest! stories, and eight best-selling volumes ofOh My Goddess! |
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Peanuts Treasury $112.73 As the creator of Peanuts, the world’s most widely read comic strip, Charles Schulz (1922-2000) touched the hearts and funny bones of millions of people, with his work appearing in more than two thousand newspapers around the world and translated into twenty-one languages. Through such lovable characters as Charlie Brown and Snoopy (not to mention the rest of the Peanuts gang), Schulz created, in the words of Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau, the uncontested gold standard for comics, and paved the road for future cartoonists. The Peanuts Treasury is a fitting testimony to Charles Schulz’s enduring legacy and will stand for years to come as a loving tribute to one of the most influential cartoonists of all time. |
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Peanuts: A Golden Celebration- The Art and Story of the World’s Best-Loved Comic Strip $102.2 Peanuts: A Golden Celebration honors the art of Charles M. Schulz and lets readers relive the life and times of the most beloved — and the most widely syndicated — comic strip in history, from its infancy in 1950 right through glorious middle age. Watch as your favorite characters grow into their most popular incarnations — Charlie Brown as tenacious baseball manager; Lucy as psychiatrist: Snoopy as Flying Ace; Linus as acolyte of the Great Pumpkin. One hundred ninety-two pages of two-color strips and 64 pages of four-color Sunday strips (more than 1,000 strips in all) and photographs are rounded out by Schulz’s own comments offering rare insight into the mind behind the mayhem). Relive the life and times of the most beloved–and the most widely syndicated–comic strip in history, from its infancy in 1950 right through glorious middle age. Full color. Charles Schulz is the world-renowned creator of the Peanuts comic strip. He is the recipient of two Reuben Awards from the National Cartoonists Society and has been inducted into the Cartoonists Hall of Fame.He lives with his wife, Jeannie. |
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Positive Attitude: A Dilbert Collection $12.99 Proving that corporate CEOs are indeed clueless, that PowerPoint presentations are at best perfunctory, and that the Office Nemesis is an omnipresent force to be reckoned with, Dilbert creator Scott Adams offers his 29th comic compilation all in four-color—collecting all cartoons published from June 19, 2006, through March 31, 2007.Dilbert continues to be the voice for the embattled cubicle-dwelling Everyman. With best-friend Dogbert, and a veritable who’s who in accompanying office characters ranging from the Boss and Wally to Alice and Catbert, Dilbert offers a reflective critique of corporate. |
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Positive Attitude: A Dilbert Collection $9.99 Proving that corporate CEOs are indeed clueless, that PowerPoint presentations are at best perfunctory, and that the Office Nemesis is an omnipresent force to be reckoned with, Dilbert creator Scott Adams offers his 29th comic compilation all in four-color—collecting all cartoons published from June 19, 2006, through March 31, 2007.Dilbert continues to be the voice for the embattled cubicle-dwelling Everyman. With best-friend Dogbert, and a veritable who’s who in accompanying office characters ranging from the Boss and Wally to Alice and Catbert, Dilbert offers a reflective critique of corporate. |
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Preacher’s Kids on the Trail of: Faithfulness $13.95 Used – Dr. David Ayers, creator of the Preacher’s Kids comic strip, brings the characters together for their first book appearance. Join the boys, Aaron and John David, as they search for the meaning of faithfulness. Being faithful is a choice. See if the Preacher’s Kids make the right choices as they get ready to celebrate Aaron’s birthday.The preacher and his two sons, Aaron and John David made their debut March of 2001 in a local paper located in Sevier County, Tennessee. The strip has been v |
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Preacher’s Kids on the Trail of: Faithfulness $13.95 New – Dr. David Ayers, creator of the Preacher’s Kids comic strip, brings the characters together for their first book appearance. Join the boys, Aaron and John David, as they search for the meaning of faithfulness. Being faithful is a choice. See if the Preacher’s Kids make the right choices as they get ready to celebrate Aaron’s birthday.The preacher and his two sons, Aaron and John David made their debut March of 2001 in a local paper located in Sevier County, Tennessee. The strip has been ve |
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Rocko’s Modern Life Characters: List of Rocko’s Modern Life Characters, Heffer Wolfe, Filburt, Ed Bighead, Spunky, Bev Bighead $47.65 New – Chapters: List of Rocko’s Modern Life Characters, Heffer Wolfe, Filburt, Ed Bighead, Spunky, Bev Bighead. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 49. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: This is a list of all the major and minor characters from the animated television series Rocko’s Modern Life and the comic book of the same name. Joe Murray, creator of the |
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Rocko’s Modern Life Characters: List of Rocko’s Modern Life Characters, Heffer Wolfe, Filburt, Ed Bighead, Spunky, Bev Bighead $47.65 New – Chapters: List of Rocko’s Modern Life Characters, Heffer Wolfe, Filburt, Ed Bighead, Spunky, Bev Bighead. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 49. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: This is a list of all the major and minor characters from the animated television series Rocko’s Modern Life and the comic book of the same name. Joe Murray, creator of the |