 New Two-Issue
Set!
ALEX TOTH:
America's
Greatest
Comic Book Artist
Highly
Recommended. Edited by Bill Black. Widely considered to be one
of the greatest comic book artists of all time, Alex
Toth is honored here in a two-issue set of America's
Greatest Comics #10 and #16. Both issues are devoted
entirely to the life and art of Toth (1928-2006), each containing
editorials about the man, the artist, the characters and the
comics.
Also reproduces some of his most notable strips from the
1940s-60s, such as "Gale Storm," "77 Sunset Strip," "Johnny
Thunder," "Green Lantern," "Rex the Wonder Dog," "Buster Crabbe,"
and more. In 2004, Wizard Magazine named him as one of The
Top Ten Artists of All Time in the realm of comic books and
illustrators.
Item Code: ALEP
Your Price
: 14.95
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ALTER
EGO #63
Highly
Recommended.
A special tribute
issue, featuring a full-color cover by Alex Toth of the
Justice Society of America! Plus, a never-before-seen 1976
Toth interview by Michael Vance, where we learn Alex's
views on violence in the media.
Tons of Toth art, published
and unpublished, including sketches he sent to friends,
samples of the work of artists he liked: Caniff, Sickles,
Cole, Kelly, Beck, Robinson, Oksner, and many others.
Plus, Christmas card art by Sheldon Moldoff, FCA
(Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, Mr.
Monster's Comic Crypt and more! Edited by Roy
Thomas.
Item Code: ALT63
Your
price: $6.95
 
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LITTLE
LULU
Vol. 13: Too Much Fun
Highly
Recommended.
By John Stannley and Irving Tripp. A
flock of pigeons takes up residence in Lulu's closet, Tubby
concocts a magic cologne with his chemistry set, and the
fellers turn their clubhouse into a spaceship in this
collection. Collects Marge's Little Lulu #54-58
(1953).
This is an all-ages treasure, with stories funny
and fresh enough to stand the test of time. Dark Horse plans
for this series to collect every Lulu issue but not in
chronological order.
Item Code: LIT13
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price: $9.95
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THE
ART OF WENDY FROUD
Recommended.
Free signed bookplate!
By Wendy Froud. Collected
here for the first time are the extraordinary sculptures of
internationally acclaimed doll maker Froud. Discover majestic,
mysterious and fantastical fairies and angels, sphinxes and
fauns, mad Queens, gothic seducers, goblins and trolls.
Includes the artist's informative and interesting commentary
throughout.
Wendy's sculptures have inspired many artists
such as George Lucas (for whom she fabricated Yoda), and Jim
Henson, with whom she worked on The Dark Crystal and
Labyrinth. Very minor nudity. Includes an illustrated
color bookplate signed by the artist.
Item
Code: AOWHS
Your
price: $25.00
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THE
PIRATE ART BOOK: 17 YEARS OF DRAWING SEA
ROVERS
Signed & numbered, 3000. By Richard Becker.
Yo ho ho! A collection of Becker's pirate
artwork, from realistic Howard Pyle-inspired scenes to
fantastical images of skeletons. All manner of buccaneers are
represented, including some lusty lady pirates! Humor and good
historic detail. Becker is the artist behind the successful
series Blood Thirsty Pirate Tales, as well as artwork
for TV shows, books, magazines, CD covers and clothing
designs.
Item Code: PIRD
Your
price: $15.00
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THE
COLOR EXPLOSION: 19th Century American
Lithography
Recommended. By Jay T. Last. "A gorgeous
collection of extremely rare color advertising images. Plus, a
reference gold mine for anyone interested in collecting and
learning about ephemera and printing history." - Bud.
400
beautifully reproduced images cover the many applications of
lithography, including book illustration, sheet music covers,
historical and contemporary prints, maps and city views,
advertising cards and posters, circus and theatrical posters,
and box and container labels. "This is a treasure trove!"
-Bud.
Item Code: CLOH
Your
price: $65.00
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ROCKET"S
BLAST AND THE COMICOLLECTOR Vol. 3-4
Set
Save $9! Two issue set of a
legendary top-notch magazine from the earliest days of comic
fandom. Vol 3: Horror comics in the Golden Age; a
Hal Foster interview; a look at EC's Weird
Science; plus great art by Steve Ditko, Alex Raymond,
Roy Krenkel and many others. Cover by Johnny
Craig.
Vol 4: Mark Schultz is
interviewed; a critical look at Ditko's art for The Amazing
Spider-Man, and much more. Knockout covers by Schultz and
a previously unpublished painting by Al Feldstein.
Thick, squarebound volumes.
Item Code: RBCP
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price: $10.99
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