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100 Years of American Newspaper Comics

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100 Years of American Newspaper Comics
Maurice Horn. Gramercy, 1996. Copiously illustrated, comprehensive encyclopaedia of all the great daily and Sunday newspaper comics and their creators. Presents the evolution and history of the comics and features all the great and favourite strips: Blondie, Peanuts, Prince Valiant, Dick Tracy, Beetle Bailey, Flash Gordon etc. 64 pages of colour strips, 300 b&w strips. 496 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket. £25.00 Save £5.00

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Bonzer Australian Comics 1900s - 1990s

Bonzer Australian Comics 1900s - 1990s

Editor Annette Shiell, compiled by Mick Stone. Elgua Media. From 'Ginger Maggs' to 'Zero Assassin'. The first history of Australian comics. The book features a comprehensive ...more...

Desperadoes

Desperadoes

Cromwell and J. Ruffner. Tundra, 1992. This is the story about the most famous band of outlaws in the entire West, The Prickler, Bertha Lou ...more...

El Cazador Collected Edition

El Cazador Collected Edition

Chuck Dixon, illustrator Steve Epting. Cross Gen, January 2004. A super package, collecting the first three issues of El Cazador, now sold out in their ...more...

Adventure Heroes Legendary Characters from Odysseus to James Bond

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Adventure Heroes Legendary Characters from Odysseus to James Bond
Jeff Rovin. Facts On File, 1994. This action packed volume contains profiles of more than 500 dynamic characters appearing in folklore, mythology, literature, comic strips, radio, TV, stage, film, video and computer games. Entries listed A-Z with b&w illustrations. 314 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm) ISBN: 0816028869
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The Great Comic Book Artists Volume 2

The Great Comic Book Artists Volume 2

Ron Goulart. St Martins Press, 1993. Out of Print. Essays on the greatest comic book artists with examples of their work. Over 50 artists. Volume ...more...

The Complete Saga Of The Victims

The Complete Saga Of The Victims

Alan Hewetson, Jesus Manuel 'Suso' Rego. Chimera Arts, 2003. Introduction by David Kerekes, Peter Normanton & John Gallagher. Presented here, is a complete reprinting of the ...more...

The Comic-Book Book

The Comic-Book Book

Don Thompson, Dick Lupoff. Krause Publications. Edited by Don Thompson and Dick Lupoff. Comic book collectors relive the Golden Days, as they recall their favourite childhood ...more...

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995
Steve Holland. CJ Publication, 1995. This is a complete listing of all the characters, features, stories, etc. which appeared in the The Buster comic from 1960 to 1995, together with details of artists etc. where known. Comes complete with a full colour dustwrapper, specially drawn by Lew Stringer. 200 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm) Dust Jacket.

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Topper Tales: A Complete Index

Topper Tales: A Complete Index

Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, article, free gift etc. ever to appear in the TOPPER together with ...more...

The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990

The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990

Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, artist, free gifts etc. ever to appear in the Dandy comic. Together ...more...

Crikey! # 2

Crikey! # 2

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. After a great start this new magazine for fans of British comics returns packed with features. ...more...

Collecting Original Comic Strip Art

Collecting Original Comic Strip Art
Jeff Ellinport. Featuring an extensive price guide, this well-illustrated book is a complete reference on acquiring comic strip art, providing useful and practical information to both novice and experienced collectors. It also provides a brief look at the history and creative process that brings cartoon art to life, as well as an introduction to original comic strip art collecting. 144 pages, 150 b&w illustrations. 8½" x 11" (21cm x 28cm) Soft Cover Black & White

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The Comet Collectors Guide

The Comet Collectors Guide
David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication, 1992. This is a complete listing of everything which appeared in the 'COMET' comic from its beginning in 1946 to its demise in 1959. All picture strips, picture story strips, cartoon strips, text stories, features etc. are listed, together with publication dates, artists and scriptwriters names. Also included is a complete listing of all the 'Kit Carson', 'Claude Duval' and 'Buffalo Bill' strips together with issue numbers, publication dates and artist names. 160 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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The Sun Collectors Guide

The Sun Collectors Guide

David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This is the companion volume to the 'Comet Collectors Guide'. This is a complete listing of everything which appeared in ...more...

Evaristo: Deep City

Evaristo: Deep City

F. Solano Lopez and C. Sampayo. Catalan, 1986. Out of Print. In Deep City we find an obsession for describing how people are wounded by ...more...

Images of the Old West The Paintings of Mort Kunstler

Images of the Old West The Paintings of Mort Kunstler

Dee Brown, Mort Kunstler. Park Lane Press, 1996. With Text by Dee Brown acclaimed author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. America's foremost historical artist ...more...

The Comic Art Price Guide 2nd Ed., Pulps, Underground Comics, Monster Mags,Sci-Fi Fanzines

The Comic Art Price Guide 2nd Ed., Pulps, Underground Comics, Monster Mags,Sci-Fi Fanzines
Jerry Weist. Arcturian Books. An invaluable book for all collectors, dealers and students of the genres. This essential reference book includes market reports for Comic Book Artwork, Pulp Magazines, Fanzines and Underground Comics, and recent trends in collecting, Comic Book Artist listings, Science Fiction and Pulp artist listings. Feature articles on how to bid at auction, buy rare original art, preservation and storage of art and the largest listing of Newspaper Strip Art. This book comes with our highest recommendation. Alex Ross cover art. 8 page colour insert and over 1500 b&w illustrations. 596 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 7" x 10" (18cm x 25cm) £18.99 Save £2.00

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The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990

The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990
Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, artist, free gifts etc. ever to appear in the Dandy comic. Together with details of the dates they appeared, the artist, synopsis of the story contents and details of the Dandy Annuals, Black Bob Annuals etc. A must for all Dandy enthusiasts. 230 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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Topper Tales: A Complete Index

Topper Tales: A Complete Index

Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, article, free gift etc. ever to appear in the TOPPER together with ...more...

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995

Steve Holland. CJ Publication, 1995. This is a complete listing of all the characters, features, stories, etc. which appeared in the The Buster comic from 1960 ...more...

Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

D.C. Thomson & Co.. D.C. Thomson, 2002. Here is a kaleidoscopic journey through the Beano & Dandy back-catalogue of the last sixty years. All your ...more...

Fawcett Companion The Best of FCA!

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Fawcett Companion The Best of FCA!
Paul Hamerlinck (Ed.), Marc Swayze (foreword). Editor Paul Hamerlinck has assembled the best art and articles from the long-lived Fawcett Collectors of America fan/pro-zine, devoted to the artists, writers, and editors of the MARVEL FAMILY, SPY SMASHER, BULLETMAN, and Co. Readers rave about the new FCA sections in ALTER EGO, and this book delivers even more including: A new JERRY ORDWAY cover; obscure art by C.C. BECK, MARC SWAYZE, KURT SHAFFENBERGER, & other greats; interviews and historical articles galore! 160-page Trade Edition. 160 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 1893905101
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The Fleetway Companion

The Fleetway Companion
Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This is an extensive index of the comics published by Fleetway. Titles included amongst many others are BUSTER, HURRICANE, LION, ROY OF THE ROVERS, TIGER, 2000 AD, VALIANT, etc. plus the Picture Libraries. All titles are fully illustrated and give details of publication dates, characters, stories, articles, strips, free gifts etc. This is a most comprehensive guide and a must for any collector of any of the Fleetway Titles. 385 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm) Recommended.

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The Lion Index (comics)

The Lion Index (comics)

Steve Holland, Gary Armitage. CJ Publication. A complete index of the LION comic with an excellent introduction and a full listing of all the strips, articles, ...more...

Archive Adventures No. 17: Captain Flame - Pirate Hunter (Limited Edition)

Archive Adventures No. 17: Captain Flame - Pirate Hunter (Limited Edition)

Illustrated by Septimus E. Scott. Archive Editions, 2006. Out of Print. From the classic illustrator Septimus E. Scott, Archive Adventures brings you the last complete ...more...

Desperadoes

Desperadoes

Cromwell and J. Ruffner. Tundra, 1992. This is the story about the most famous band of outlaws in the entire West, The Prickler, Bertha Lou ...more...

The Guide to Dark Horse Comics

The Guide to Dark Horse Comics
Charles W. Rozanski. Dark Horse. A super catalogue detailing and illustrating in full colour all the Dark Horse output from "Dark Horse Presents" to the latest issues of "Star Wars" in 1996. 96 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour

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The Illustrated Price Guide To Cult Magazines 1945 to 1969

The Illustrated Price Guide To Cult Magazines 1945 to 1969
Alan Betrock. Shake Books, 1994. "25 Years of Exploitation." The Wildest, Weirdest, Sexiest mass-market magazines ever published. This illustrated price guide covers the golden age: the quarter century starting with the end of World War II and stopping at the end of the sensational sixties. More than a price guide, this book is a roadmap to just what was published and when. Includes five hundred titles and almost five hundred photos. This is the first book of its kind, and a must have for fans of the 50s and 60s. 160 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8½" x 11" (21cm x 28cm) £12.50 Save £2.50

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Jack Kirby Checklist

Jack Kirby Checklist
TwoMorrows. Lists every Jack Kirby comic, plus books, portfolios, unpublished work, cross-references, reprints and more! A must for Ebay shoppers! 100 pages.

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The Fleetway Companion

The Fleetway Companion

Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This is an extensive index of the comics published by Fleetway. Titles included amongst many others are BUSTER, HURRICANE, LION, ROY OF ...more...

How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way

How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way

Stan Lee and John Buscema. Titan Books, 1986. Probably the best selling "how to" book we have ever stocked. Originally published in 1978 this book is ...more...

The Lion Index (comics)

The Lion Index (comics)
Steve Holland, Gary Armitage. CJ Publication. A complete index of the LION comic with an excellent introduction and a full listing of all the strips, articles, stories etc. to appear in the comic, together with artists, scriptwriters etc. Most characters are illustrated together with details of story titles, issue numbers and dates. This book is essential for the serious collector and an enjoyable read for the not so serious. 162 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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The Fleetway Companion

The Fleetway Companion

Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This is an extensive index of the comics published by Fleetway. Titles included amongst many others are BUSTER, HURRICANE, LION, ROY OF ...more...

Valerian The New Future Trilogy

Valerian The New Future Trilogy

Jean-Claude Mezieres & Pierre Christin. iBooks, 2005. The intrepid Valerian and his sharp-witted & sharper tongued partner Laureline are among the greatest agents that ever ...more...

The Trigan Empire Volume 10: The House of the Five Moons (Complete Don Lawrence Collection) (Limited Edition)

The Trigan Empire Volume 10: The House of the Five Moons (Complete Don Lawrence Collection) (Limited Edition)

Don Lawrence, Mike Butterworth. Don Lawrence Collection (DLC), 2005. First Edition. For the first time ever, the complete Trigan Empire saga in ENGLISH. All the ...more...

Monster Magazine & Collector's Guide #2

Monster Magazine & Collector's Guide #2
Michael Pierce, John Ballentine. P & B, 2000. An amazing book and essential for all collectors of Horror magazines. Over 600 listings with over 5,200 eye catching cover photos of every monster magazine since the first Famous Monsters of Filmland. Includes all the great titles Cinefantasique, Castle of Frankenstein, Monster World, Scream Queens, Spacemen, Fangoria, Starlog etc. plus hundreds of rare issues, from the well known to the obscure. Plus full graded values of each issue. Indispensable. 360 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm)
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Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

D.C. Thomson & Co.. D.C. Thomson, 2002. Here is a kaleidoscopic journey through the Beano & Dandy back-catalogue of the last sixty years. All your ...more...

Doctor Who: The Flood

Doctor Who: The Flood

Scott Gray, Gareth Roberts, Martin Geraghty, David Roach et al. Panini Books, 2007. This volume is the fourth in a series reprinting all the comic ...more...

Dandy and Beano Famous Faces From The Comics

Dandy and Beano Famous Faces From The Comics

Dandy, Beano. D.C. Thomson, 1992. Full colour adventures of Dennis The Menace, Minnie, Roger the Dodger, Korky, Beryl the Peril, Ginger, Desperate Dan, Baby Crockett, ...more...

Official Price Guide To Disney Collectibles (1st Edition)

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Official Price Guide To Disney Collectibles (1st Edition)
Ted Hake. House Of Collectibles, 2005. First Edition. Ted Hake, founder of the renowned auction house, supplies the first complete guide to Disney collectables. As expected from the Official Price Guide series, this book is superbly organised & illustrated, covering more than 150 different character or genre series, from Disney's earliest beginnings, up to date. These include Annette Funicello, Lilo & Stitch, The Shaggy Dog, Donald Duck & family, The Incredibles, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Pollyanna, Roger Rabbit, Zorro, the list goes on.

The diversity of collectables covered includes toys, pins, Comic books, Big Little Books, movie memorabilia, puppets & games. There are also introductory texts covering dates of issue, guide values, market report, Disney timeline, reproductions, grade definitions, plus articles on Walt Disney, Kay Kamen, Carl Barks & Educating Mickey. For anyone interested in collecting Disneyana, or just fascinated by the abundance of Disney related merchandise, this new guide will become an essential reference. 976 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 8" x 9" (20cm x 23cm) (ISBN: 0375721290) Highly Recommended.

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Paper Collectibles The Essential Buyer's Guide

Paper Collectibles The Essential Buyer's Guide
Robert Reed. A valuable source of information on all types of paper ephemera, from almanacs to Valentines cards. More than 250 b&w photos and 8 pages of colour illustrate the most popular paper collectibles plus sections on the history of paper, collecting trends, tips and strategies and hoe to buy and sell. Included are postcards, paperbacks, magazines, newspapers, cereal boxes, Disneyana, fan magazines, movie posters, stills and much more. 166 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour
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Crikey! # 1

Crikey! # 1

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. Great new fanzine for the ever growing numbers of British comics collectors and enthusiasts. Launch issue ...more...

The Classic Era Of Crime Fiction

The Classic Era Of Crime Fiction

Peter Haining. Prion Books Ltd, 2002. First Edition. A brilliant follow-up to The Classic Era of American Pulp Magazines and The Classic Era of American ...more...

The Comic-Book Book

The Comic-Book Book

Don Thompson, Dick Lupoff. Krause Publications. Edited by Don Thompson and Dick Lupoff. Comic book collectors relive the Golden Days, as they recall their favourite childhood ...more...

The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books (2 volumes)

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The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books (2 volumes)
Ernst Gerber, Mary Gerber. Gerber Publishing Company, 1989. First Edition. FIRST EDITION. A two-volume set featuring over 21,000 colour photos of rare comics 1933-1963, with a scarcity index, character, artist and title indexes, plus chapters on grading, values and preservation. 50,000 comics individually catalogued in this luxurious and invaluable book. 1200+ pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0962332801
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Vintage Illustrations Discovering America's Calendar Artists 1900 - 1960

Vintage Illustrations Discovering America's Calendar Artists 1900 - 1960

Fox, Armstrong, Pressler, Kenyon, Thompson, Crandell (illus.). Collectors Press. This original book contains over 750 full colour and b/w illustrations. The authors bring us ...more...

The Chronicles Of Conan Volume 6 The Curse Of The Golden Skull & Other Stories

The Chronicles Of Conan Volume 6 The Curse Of The Golden Skull & Other Stories

Roy Thomas, illustrated by John Buscema, Neal Adams & others, character by Robert E Howard. Dark Horse Comics, 2004. Based on the character creation of ...more...

The Chronicles Of Conan Volume 5 The Shadow In The Tomb & Other Stories

The Chronicles Of Conan Volume 5 The Shadow In The Tomb & Other Stories

Roy Thomas, Robert E Howard, illustrated by John Buscema and Ernie Chua. Dark Horse Comics, 2004. Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by John Buscema & ...more...

The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics (2 volumes)

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The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics (2 volumes)
Ernst Gerber, introduction by Stan Lee. Gerber Publishing Company, 1991. First Edition. FIRST EDITION. This set features over 7500 colour photos of Marvel Comics 1961-1991, with a scarcity index, character, artist and title indexes, plus chapters on grading, values and preservation. A complete compilation of Marvel Comics in this luxurious and invaluable two-volume set. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0962332844
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The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books (2 volumes) (Signed) (Limited Edition)

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The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books (2 volumes) (Signed) (Limited Edition)
Compiled by Ernst and Mary Gerber. Gerber Publishing Company, 1989. First Edition. Very Fine. Limited Slipcased Edition of 900 numbered copies. Compiled by Ernst and Mary Gerber. Text and photographs by Ernst Gerber. Deluxe limited Edition. #551 of 900 copies. Two Volumes in Slip Case. Brown padded/bonded leather bindings. Contains 21,760 photographs of the covers of Golden and Silver Age Comic Books printed from 1935 thru 1965. Photographs of complete or near complete sets of Action, Batman, Detective, Flash, Superman, Captain America, Captain Marvel, etc., with a detailed realized 'Relative Value Index' of 50,000 comic books.

Many of the 21,000 photos of comic books are of the only known copies in existence. Printed on high gloss heavy stock paper. Volume 1 contains 10,700 colour illustrations, Volume 2 contains 11,060 colour illustrations in over 800 pages. Both volumes are contained in a brown leatherette slip case. 1200+ pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 14" (254mm x 356mm) ISBN: 096233281X and ISBN-13: 9780962332814 TWO volumes in SLIPCASE. LIMITED NUMBERED Edition (#551 of 900 copies) SIGNED by Ern

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The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics (Signed) (Limited Edition)

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The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics (Signed) (Limited Edition)
Ernst Gerber with and introduction by Stan Lee.. Gerber Publishing Company, 1991. First Edition. This is the single-volume limited edition with 16 additional pages of colour photos not featured in the 2 volume trade edition. This book features 17, 700 colour photos of Marvel Comics 1961-1991, with a scarcity index, character, artist and title indexes, plus chapters on grading, values and preservation. Padded leather bound edition contained in a brown leatherette slip case. 362 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 14" (254mm x 356mm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0962332887 LIMITED NUMBERED Edition (#1659 of 2500 copies) SIGNED by Ernst W. Gerber and Stan L

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The Rover Index (comics)

The Rover Index (comics)
Colin Morgan. CJ Publication. A complete listing of all the stories etc. appearing in the 'Rover' from 1945 to 1973, with a brief synopsis for most entries. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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The Standard Catalog Of Comic Books

The Standard Catalog Of Comic Books
John Jackson Miller, Maggie Thompson, Peter Bickford, Brent Frankenhoff. Krause Publications, 2002. From Krause Publishing, publisher of The Comic Buyers Guide comes a rival to brand leader Robert M. Overstreet's Comic Book Price Guide. This all B&W tome makes a promising start. This large format reference has sections on Creating The Standard, circulation, condition, creator reviews, a reference section and suggested further reading. 1240 pages covering over 145,000 comic books! 1240 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) ISBN: 0873419162
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Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Andy Mangels. Boxtree, 1998. The only detailed, illustrated guide to the major and minor characters of the Star Wars universe. Detailed profiles of characters, their ...more...

Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Illustrated by Max Bertolini. Paper Tiger/ Chrysalis Books, 2005. Featuring more than 120 stunning illustrations, Revelations takes us into a world of ...more...

Heroic Dreams

Heroic Dreams

Text by Nigel Suckling. Paper Tiger, 1997. A glorious collection of paintings and writing celebrating the heroic deeds of men and myths both fictional and ...more...

The Sun Collectors Guide

The Sun Collectors Guide
David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This is the companion volume to the 'Comet Collectors Guide'. This is a complete listing of everything which appeared in the 'Sun' comic from its beginning in 1947 to its demise in 1959. All picture strips, picture story strips, cartoon strips, text stories, features etc. are listed, together with publication dates, artists and scriptwriters names. Also included is a complete listing of all the 'Dick Turpin', 'Robin Hood' and 'Billy the Kid' strips together with issue numbers, publication dates and artist names. 160 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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The Comet Collectors Guide

The Comet Collectors Guide

David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication, 1992. This is a complete listing of everything which appeared in the 'COMET' comic from its beginning in 1946 to ...more...

The Golden Age of Children's Television

The Golden Age of Children's Television

Geoff Tibballs, Johnny Morris (foreword). Titan Books, 1991. Out of Print. By Geoff Tibballs with a foreword by Johnny Morris. Just arrived back in stock ...more...

Evaristo: Deep City

Evaristo: Deep City

F. Solano Lopez and C. Sampayo. Catalan, 1986. Out of Print. In Deep City we find an obsession for describing how people are wounded by ...more...

Super Detective Library An Illustrated Guide

Super Detective Library An Illustrated Guide
David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This book is a must for any collector of, or anyone interested in, the 'Super Detective Library' published by AP/Fleetway in the 1950s and early 1960s. All the 188 titles in the series are listed and all the front covers are illustrated, together with details of artists, scriptwriters, publication dates, story titles etc. There is also an excellent introduction to the series. 150 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour Recommended.

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Thriller Picture Library An Illustrated Guide

Thriller Picture Library An Illustrated Guide
David Ashford, Steve Holland. CJ Publication. This guide is a must for any collector of, or anyone interested in THE THRILLER PICTURE LIBRARY comics that were published by Fleetway in the 1950s & 1960s. There is an excellent introduction giving details of the series. Every front cover is illustrated together with details of story titles, artists, scriptwriters, dates of publication etc. 248 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm) Recommended.

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Topper Tales: A Complete Index

Topper Tales: A Complete Index
Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, article, free gift etc. ever to appear in the TOPPER together with details of dates, artists, synopsis of stories etc. Also included are full details of the Annuals, Specials, Pocket Libraries and details of other publications that contained the TOPPER characters. Also included is a fully detailed listing of all the BERYL THE PERIL Annuals. It is fully illustrated, with every strip, character etc. depicted. 310 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm)

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The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990

The Dandy Monster Index 1939 - 1990

Ray Moore. CJ Publication. This index gives a complete listing of every strip, story, artist, free gifts etc. ever to appear in the Dandy comic. Together ...more...

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995

The Buster Index 1960 - 1995

Steve Holland. CJ Publication, 1995. This is a complete listing of all the characters, features, stories, etc. which appeared in the The Buster comic from 1960 ...more...

Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

Sixty Years Of The Beano & The Dandy

D.C. Thomson & Co.. D.C. Thomson, 2002. Here is a kaleidoscopic journey through the Beano & Dandy back-catalogue of the last sixty years. All your ...more...

The World Encyclopedia of Comics

The World Encyclopedia of Comics
Maurice Horn (Ed.). New English Library, 1976. Out of Print. Very Fine. With this epic encyclopedia, editor Maurice Horn attempts the huge task of providing an alphabetical index to the key creators & characters of the Comic books & associated newspaper strips. Such is the scale of the reference that the detailed index has 1,200 separate entries and a 10,000-name index to its credit. Each entry is written in clear, easy to understand style by the various contributors, with key & biographical dates supplied. There are 850 illustrations & creator photographs, plus a 64-page full colour central Comics section. For anyone interested in the history of American & European Comics, this is an essential first reference. It will appeal to scholars & interested fans alike. This is a UK 1st print edition, offered with its original dust wrapper, in very collectable condition. UK 1st print, minor foxing to outside of spine, attractive VF. Dust wrapper, minor chips to corners, 1' tear to back cover, FN. 786 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0877540306 Highly Recommended.

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Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide 38th Edition (Marvel Villains cover)

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Commando: Rumble In The Jungle

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Crikey! # 4

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Dan Dare Reign Of The Robots

Dan Dare Reign Of The Robots

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Isn't he wonderful Paula? (Original) (Signed)

Isn't he wonderful Paula? (Original) (Signed)

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Illustration magazine issue number twenty one

Illustration magazine issue number twenty one

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The Trigan Empire - Look and Learn issue 697(b) (Original)

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Spaceship Away Part 14 - Spring 2008

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The Trigan Empire Volume 5: The Red Death (Complete Don Lawrence Collection) (Limited Edition)

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The Last Musketeer

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The Trigan Empire

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