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Classics Illustrated (Jack Lake editions)

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Classics Illustrated
Probably the most popular series of comics ever produced anywhere in the world. Started in 1941 by Albert L. Kanter under the title Classic Comics, the series soon changed to Classics Illustrated. The series presented a wide range of classic literature in comic book form to encourage readers to read the original books.

The comics were amazingly popular all over the world, with many foreign editions being produced. They were continually reprinted in hundreds of different editions until 1967 when the title was sold to Twin Circle, who published for a further four years until they ceased due to poor distribution.

The American editions ran to 169 titles with many specials. The British editions ran to 162 titles with 13 titles that never appeared in America, plus other variations on cover art.

There were also numerous special hard cover deluxe editions, which are very hard to find. More recently, Acclaim Books (listed below) have published new editions, re-coloured and including essays by accomplished scholars and specialist teachers about each book, as a study aid.

Classics Illustrated form a nostalgic part of many a childhood, and we find that readers who may not be interested in other comics still collect Classics Illustrated because they are special. Below we list some of our Acclaim Books editions. We also have a large selection of the earlier American and British editions.

Classics Illustrated No 1 The Three Musketeers

(Ref: CIJL001)

Classics Illustrated No 1 The Three Musketeers
Alexander Dumas & George Evans. Jack Lake Productions, 2007. This is a swashbuckling tale of the adventures of d'Artagnan and the three Musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they serve in the French King's Musketeers. "All for one, and one for all." A great start to this series of reprints of one of comics' most beloved and highly collected series. Artwork by EC legend George Evans and featuring an introduction by Classics scholar William B. Jones Jr. 52 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 6½" x 9½" (164mm x 241mm) (ISBN-13: 9781894998864)

Our Price: £6.99 ($13.98) (€9,09)

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Classics Illustrated No 4 The Last of the Mohicans

(Ref: CIJL004)

Classics Illustrated No 4 The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper & John Severin / Stephen Addeo. Jack Lake Productions, 2007. Set in the backdrop of the North American French-Indian War we are introduced to Uncas, Chingachgook and Hawkeye as they run for cover protecting the Munro sisters Alice and Cora during the British and French conflict. Lovely interior art by EC & Marvel Comics legend John Severin with an introduction by Classics scholar William B. Jones Jr. 52 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 6½" x 9½" (164mm x 241mm) (ISBN-13: 9781894998871)

Our Price: £6.99 ($13.98) (€9,09)

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(Ref: CIJL005)

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