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Alex Raymond: An Artistic Journey: Adventure, Intrigue and Romance
$ 40.00 $ 75.00
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Alex Raymond was one of the most influential comic strip artists of the 20th Century, creating action-packed art for Secret Agent X-9, the spectacular, classic imagery for Flash Gordon, and the nuanced, brilliant artwork for the detective/film-noiresque Rip Kirby.
Now, for the first time, Hermes Press presents a comprehensive, definitive, art monograph covering Raymond's complete artistic output with an authoritative text by noted comics historian Ron Goulart.
This new exhaustive full color art book features over 400 images, many scanned directly from Raymond's original artwork, and is being published under license from King Features as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. See original artwork from Raymond's work on Secret Agent X-9, Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, and Rip Kirby together with numerous examples of his earliest strip artwork, commercial illustration, and more.
This extra large format art book is presented in a 10 by 13 inch size, so collectors can savor every detail of Raymond's artistic genius.
Alex Toth's Zorro: the Complete Dell Comics Adventures
$ 39.99 $ 49.99
Comics legend Alex Toth’s piece de resistance, the complete Dell adventures of Zorro is finally available in a full color archival hardcover reprint! Toth, who defined how action/adventure stories are told, set the standard for comic book storytelling with his Zorrotales. Cited by comic book artists, historians, and fans as some of Toth’s best work these stories have been painstakingly digitally reconstructed to look better than the original Dell comic books in this deluxe reprint which also includes tons of supplemental material.
Hardcover: 240 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10"
Andru & Esposito's Partners for Life
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Hardcover: 208 pages
8.5" x 11" color
Penciler Ross Andru and inker Mike Esposito were one of the most famous, prolific, and talented artistic teams to flourish during the Silver Age of comics. Whether working as publishers of their own work during the 1950s or at DC Comics on such strips as Wonder Woman,Suicide Squad, Metal Men, and Flash, on numerous war strips, or on DC's flagship character, Superman, their work is fondly remembered today by fans and comic book historians. In the 1970s both artists lent their talents to Marvel's titles and continued to turn in inspiring work for DC.
Andru & Esposito: Partners for Life chronicles the careers of both artists and is packed with hundreds of illustrations, many from original artwork, spanning both artists' careers. The book also contains mountains of never seen unpublished material, an authoritative text by Esposito and comic book historian Dan Best, remembrances and tributes by noted collaborators and industry professionals including Gene Colan, Mark Evanier, Dick Giordano, Stan Goldberg, Gil Kane, and Alex Toth. The book concludes with a detailed checklist.
Andru & Esposito's Partners for Life
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Paperback: 208 pages
8.5" x 11" color
Penciler Ross Andru and inker Mike Esposito were one of the most famous, prolific, and talented artistic teams to flourish during the Silver Age of comics. Whether working as publishers of their own work during the 1950s or at DC Comics on such strips as Wonder Woman,Suicide Squad, Metal Men, and Flash, on numerous war strips, or on DC's flagship character, Superman, their work is fondly remembered today by fans and comic book historians. In the 1970s both artists lent their talents to Marvel's titles and continued to turn in inspiring work for DC.
Andru & Esposito: Partners for Life chronicles the careers of both artists and is packed with hundreds of illustrations, many from original artwork, spanning both artists' careers. The book also contains mountains of never seen unpublished material, an authoritative text by Esposito and comic book historian Dan Best, remembrances and tributes by noted collaborators and industry professionals including Gene Colan, Mark Evanier, Dick Giordano, Stan Goldberg, Gil Kane, and Alex Toth. The book concludes with a detailed checklist.
Artwork: Shape, Color, and Form by Joe Chiodo
$ 29.99
96 page paperback volume
8.5" x 12" color
Ages, 16 and up
Joe’s back in 2007 with an all new art book which showcases his most recent sketches drawings, and paintings of his favorite subject: girls, girls, girls! This new book features, pin-ups and good girls which are demure and sultry.
Artwork: shape, color, and form presents Joe’s new gallery work as well as unpublished comic book work, life study paintings, finished drawings, and more. Chock full of luscious ladies as only Joe can draw them, this beautiful book will delight fans and admirers of good girl art. If you love pin-up art, you’ll have to have this book.
BABES IN ARMS: WOMEN IN THE COMICS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR by Trina Robbins
$ 50.00 $ 60.00
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Collects classic world war II women fighting heroes by artists Barbara Hall, Jill Elgin, Lilly Renee, and Fran Hopper.
During the Golden Age of comics publishers offered titles supporting the war effort — presenting fighting men and their feminine counterparts — babes in arms! Comic books during this period featured US service-women fighting all of the axis bad guys and gave several of the most noteworthy women artists of the era opportunities to create action-packed, adventure filled four color stories. Now for the first time renowned pop-culture historian Trina Robbins assembles comic book stories by artists Barbara Hall, Jill Elgin, Lilly Renee, and Fran Hopper together with insightful commentary and loads of documentary extras to create the definitive book chronicling the work of these important Golden Age artists. This magnificent art book offers page after page of good girl action!
Behind the Silver Screen: Hollywood Stills Photography
$ 39.99
Hardcover: 144 pages
8" x 10" black and white
The first comprehensive art book detailing the great studio photographers and the greatest stars of the 1930s through the 1950s. This all new large scale book presents the work of Hollywood's great photographers, Clarence J. Bull, George Hurrell, Scotty Welbourne, E.R. Richee, Robert Coburn, Ned Scott, and Bud Fraker (to name but a few) photographing the likes of Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, The Marx Brothers, The Three Stooges, Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard, Veronica Lake, Boris Karloff, Greta Garbo, Fred Astaire, Bette Davis, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, James Dean, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, and more.
Bernie Wrightson: Art and Designs for the Gang of Seven Animation Studio
$ 35.00 $ 60.00
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Bernie Wrightson: Art and Designs for the Gang of Seven Animation Studio; $60; ISBN 978-1-61345-136-6; hardcover with printed laminated cover; full color; 240 pages; 8.5 x 11 landscape; matte coated stock paper; essays and documentary material.
Bernie Wrightson, comic book artist and illustrator extraordinaire has worked creating comic books, illustration, and conceptual design for film. His impressive list of work includes the co-creation of Swamp Thing, illustrating Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, and, of course, working on dozens of comic book titles.
Wrightson’s extensive design work for the Gang of Seven Animation Studio, while known, has never been documented until now with the creation of this new in-depth monograph that utilizes the archives of the studio. Marvel at concept drawings, model sheets, and hundreds of designs for projects including Biker Mice From Mars, The Juice, and Freak Show. All of the artwork in this book has been scanned directly from the original artwork so fans can savior Wrightson’s genius up close and personal.
Also included in this monograph is an introductory essay, an in-depth interview, and photographs taken during his tenure as an associate partner of the studio.
Bernie Wrightson: Art and Designs for the Gang of Seven Animation Studio SDCC Limited Edition
$ 75.00 $ 95.00
This is the SDCC variant. AVAILABLE NOW
Brenda Starr The Complete Pre-Code Comic Books 1 & 2 Pack
$ 95.00 $ 120.00
This is a combo pack of Brenda Starr: The Complete Pre-Code Comics Volumes 1 and 2!
Before Fredric Wertham and The Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI), before the Kefauver Hearings, and before the infamous Comics Code the comic book racks at local drug stores and newsstands boasted a plethora of delights highlighted by the good girl adventures of the comic book version of Brenda Starr.
Volume 1:
Now for the first time in over fifty years comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. The covers to these books were by such noteworthy artists as EC Comics stalwart Jack Kamen and the legendary Matt Baker. In addition to presenting all of the Brenda Starr stories this reprint also boasts all of the scintillating back up features found in these books as well. WARNING: these stories are not for the faint of heart!
The first volume of this series will reprint, for the first time, the first eight issues of the Superior Comics Brenda Starr pre-code comics with art by Jack Kamen and Matt Baker. This volume includes a historical essay and documentary material.
Volume 2:
These four-color wonders displayed all the finer things loved by comic book buyers: good girls, bondage, a little torture, and other delectable things, which adults thought would corrupt the morals of young and impressionable readers. Now, for the first time in over 50-years, comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era, digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. Featuring artwork by the legendary Jerry Iger Studio and Brenda Starr Creator Gale Messick, this volume presents the remaining four Brenda Starr Pre-Code books, issues #9-12, and the very mod and 1960's version of Brenda drawn and scripted by Dale Messick.
Brenda Starr The Complete Pre-Code Comic Books Volume Two
$ 49.00 $ 60.00
Before Fredric Wertham and The Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI), before the Kefauver Hearings, and before the infamous Comics Code the comic book racks at local drug stores and newsstands boasted a plethora of delights highlighted by the good girl adventures of the comic book version of Brenda Starr.
These four-color wonders displayed all the finer things loved by comic book buyers: good girls, bondage, a little torture, and other delectable things, which adults thought would corrupt the morals of young and impressionable readers. Now, for the first time in over 50-years, comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era, digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. Featuring artwork by the legendary Jerry Iger Studio and Brenda Starr Creator Gale Messick, this volume presents the remaining four Brenda Starr Pre-Code books, issues #9-12, and the very mod and 1960's version of Brenda drawn and scripted by Dale Messick.
Brenda Starr, Reporter® : Dailies and Sundays: Volume One
$ 50.00 $ 60.00
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Hardcover, laminated cover and dustjacket
288 pages, full color
10" x 13" Landscape
Hermes Press adds yet another important title to its line-up of classic comic book and comic strip reprints with Brenda Starr, Reporter® by Dale Messick: The Collected Daily and Sunday Strips.
Brenda Starr, the world’s most famous fictional reporter, role model to scores of aspiring female journalists, will now have her own series of reprint volumes starting with the strip’s debut on June 30, 1940. Created by Dale Messick, the first woman to create, draw, and write a syndicated newspaper strip, Brenda Starr, Reporter® successfully mixed romance, fashion, and adventure into one of the longest running features in newspaper history. Even though the strip will officially end its syndicated run on January 2, 2011, the feature will continue through Hermes Press’ reprints of strip’s early years.
The first volume of this series will reprint, for the first time, the first two Sunday storylines in full color. Hermes Press is digitally restoring these Sundays so that they look better than when they were first released. Also featured in this volume will be the first “Man of Mystery” story featuring Brenda’s love interest, Basil St. John.
Brenda Starr, Reporter® started as a Sunday only strip but by October 22, 1945 a daily version of the feature also appeared. The first daily sequence will also be featured in the first volume of Hermes Press’ reprint.
Fans of classic comic strips and Brenda Starr, Reporter® will have a chance, thanks to this new reprint, to see one of the great newspaper features all over again, from the beginning.
Brenda Starr: The Complete Pre-Code Comics, Volume One
$ 49.99 $ 60.00
Deluxe Hardcover with endpapers
256 pages
7.75" x 10.25", portrait
For Mature Readers
Before Fredric Wertham and The Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI), before the Kefauver Hearings, and before the infamous Comics Code, the comic book racks at local drug stores and newsstands boasted a plethora of delights highlighted by the good girl adventures of the comic book version of Brenda Starr. These four-color wonders displayed all the finer things loved by comic books buyers: good girls, bondage, a little torture, and other exciting things, which adults thought would corrupt the morals of young and impressionable readers (Brenda Starr cover art was even used as an example in SOTI).
Now for the first time in over fifty years comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. The covers to these books were by such noteworthy artists as EC Comics stalwart Jack Kamen and the legendary Matt Baker. In addition to presenting all of the Brenda Starr stories this reprint also boasts all of the scintillating back up features found in these books as well. WARNING: these stories are not for the faint of heart!
The first volume of this series will reprint, for the first time, the first eight issues of the Superior Comics Brenda Starr pre-code comics with art by Jack Kamen and Matt Baker. This volume includes a historical essay and documentary material.
Cheap Thrills by Ron Goulart
$ 29.99
Paperback: 208 pages
8.5" x 11" color
Hermes Press is proud to announce the release of Ron Goulart's classic history of the pulps: Cheap Thrills. This book is more than just a reprint of Goulart's ground-breaking 1972 history of the pulps, however. Hermes Press' completely redesigned version of this classic contains mountains of material not used in the original Amazing! Thrilling! Astonishing! tome about the great pulps and pulp writers. The new edition ofCheap Thrills presents many remembrances by pulp fiction greats never before seen and not included in the original version of the book. Hermes Press is pulling out all the stops with Cheap Thrills.
Long out-of-print, Cheap Thrills is considered the definitive history of the pulps. Cheap Thrills chronicles not only the history of the pulps but also delves into the backgrounds of the well-known writers who began professional life as pulp magazine contributors including: Harold Lamb, Major George Fielding Eliot, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Erie Stanley Gardner, Ray Bradbury and Tennessee Williams. Cheap Thrills looks at it all; the cowboy story, the detective story, science fiction and fantasy, love, sports, and adventure.
Creators of Superheroes
$ 39.99
Paperback: 320 pages
Portrait
The ultimate book about the creators of comic books! Professor Thomas Andrae, noted comics historian and author, co-writer with Bob Kane ofBatman and Me, presents interviews with and commentary about the artists and creators of the comic book medium. Containing over 400 illustrations to compliment the book's exhaustive text! See the original first unpublished Superman daily newspaper strip. See unpublished artwork by Jerry Robinson, Jack Kirby, and Will Eisner. This 320 page extralarge sized book is a must-have for every collector and comics library!
Dark Shadows Story Digest: The Original Series
$ 9.95 $ 19.99
Paperback, 176 pages, 6" x 9"
For the first time in over forty years read the original, first graphic novelization of Dark Shadows The Original Series entitled “Interrupted Voyage.” Conceived by Gold Key editor Wallace I. Green as a novel written by D. J. Arneson and illustrated by Dark Shadows comic book artist Joe Certa, this book presents a complete extended story with over forty illustations. This intreaging story finds Angelique casting Barnabas back to 17th Century Salem! All artwork has been painstaking digitally colored to perfection. This volume also boasts an extensive photo supplement.
Dark Shadows the Complete Newspaper Strips
$ 44.00 $ 50.00
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Dark Shadows the Complete Newspaper Strips; ISBN 978-1-61345-140-3; artwork by Ken Bald; the complete one year run (March 14, 1971 through March 11, 1972) of the strip featuring all of the dailies and Sundays in full color. Essay by noted Dark Shadows scholar Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, documentary materials, examples of original artwork; 8.5 x 11 inches; landscape format; printed laminated cover; 224 pages; $50; available August 2018.
The iconic gothic romance vampire television series Dark Shadows was so popular and influential that it was adapted in numerous media. In addition to finding its way into 35 Gold Key comic books — all collected by Hermes Press in five hardcover volumes, Dark Shadows was also adapted into one of the most striking comic strips of the 1970s, running for only one year, from March 14, 1971 through March 11, 1972, with stand out, eye-catching artwork by seasoned comic book and comic strip artist Ken Bald.
Hermes Press' new archival edition of the strip features all of the dailies and Sundays, in their original half page format, and in full color, rarely seen documentary material, stills from the show that were used in preparation of the strip and more. The final word on this iconic newspaper strip highlighting the most historic and memorial gothic vampire series ever.
The iconic gothic romance vampire television series Dark Shadows was so popular and influential that it was adapted in numerous media. In addition to finding its way into 35 Gold Key comic books — all collected by Hermes Press in five hardcover volumes, Dark Shadows was also adapted into one of the most striking comic strips of the 1970s, running for only one year, from March 14, 1971 through March 11, 1972, with stand out, eye-catching artwork by seasoned comic book and comic strip artist Ken Bald.
Hermes Press' new archival edition of the strip features all of the dailies and Sundays, in their original half page format, and in full color, rarely seen documentary material, stills from the show that were used in preparation of the strip and more. The final word on this iconic newspaper strip highlighting the most historic and memorial gothic vampire series ever.
Dark Shadows: Best of the Original Series
$ 29.99 $ 49.99
Flexi-bound
336 pages, 7.5" x 10" x 1.5", full color;
Reprints 12 stories from the best Gold Key Comics series Dark Shadows;
art by Joe Certa;
Stories by Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake
Hermes Press proudly announces the best stories from its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics’ television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows just in time for the release of the new big screen Tim Burton version of the show starring Johnny Depp. Now fans can get in the mood for the upcoming film by reliving twelve of the best Dark Shadows comic books all over again. For those who are curious about Dark Shadows this is the perfect introduction as it will be available two months before the release date of the film.
The forerunner to today’s immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. The comic books collected in this volume are completely digitally restored and present twelve complete issues, carefully selected from the entire thirty-five book run of the feature, presenting archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in this collection are beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling. This book showcases the best of the classic Gold Key Dark Shadows books together with a huge photo supplement and informative essays on the series.
Dark Shadows: The Complete Paperback Library Reprint #1 PRE-ORDER
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
COMING FEBRUARY 2020
Hermes Press to Reprint Full 32 Volumes of Vintage “Dark Shadows” Novels Dark Shadows: The Complete Paperback Library Reprint #1, “Dark Shadows,”; ISBN 978-1- 61345-190-8; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 8 inches; printed text; archival edition; first in a series of 32 novels; available in Feb, 2020.
The classic Dark Shadows novels, originally published by Paperback Library in the 1960s and 1970s, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series. The reprint seriesʼ namesake debut book, “Dark Shadows,” which first saw print in December, 1966, will feature the original painted artwork on the cover.
Each of the 32 novels will present the complete text re-proofed and error free along with the faithfully reprinted cover art. The Hermes Press reprints will present the titles in an enlarged 6 inch by 8 inch format, printed on archival paper and permanently bound for reading enjoyment without cracking or loose pages. Each book in the series is based on the Dark Shadows television serial created by Dan Curtis and was written by prolific fiction author William Edward Daniel Ross under the pen name of Marilyn Ross. The forerunner to today's immensely popular vampire and supernatural themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as an iconic TV show with a devoted cult following and a new primetime series planned for 2020.
Initially focusing on young governess Victoria Winters and the mysterious happenings at the isolated New England estate Collinwood, the stories gradually shift to emphasize tormented vampire Barnabas Collins. Hermes Press' complete reprint of the 1966-72 series of Dark Shadows novels makes the entire collection of these classic books available once again to fans of gothic romance, suspense and alluring tales and compelling characters of Dark Shadows.
Subsequent reprints of books #2-32 will follow in pairs on a bi- monthly basis throughout 2020-21.
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Dark Shadows: The Complete Series: Volume 1
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Hermes Press proudly announces the complete reprint of Gold Key Comics' graphic tie-in of the legendary, supernatural suspense television series, Dark Shadows, in a series of five hardcover volumes. The forerunner to today's immensely popular, vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. First published from 1968 to 1976, the 35 Gold Key comic books featured in this completely digitally restored collection present archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. In addition to reprinting the stories, Hermes Press will supplement each volume with poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the show, as well as essays about the history of Dark Shadows.
Dark Shadows: The Complete Series: Volume 2
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Hardcover: 224 pages
7.5" x 10" full color Portrait
Reprints Gold Key Issues #8 - #14
art by Joe Certa, stories by Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake, cover artwork by George Wilson
Hermes Press proudly announces the second volume of its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics' television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows in a series of five hardcover volumes. The forerunner to today's immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films,Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. The comic books to be collected in Hermes Press' completely digitally restored series present archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in the collection are thoughtful and beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling.
Hermes Press' reprint of the complete Dark Shadows presents the work of Silver Age comic book writers such as Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake. Drake, one of the industry's most highly regarded writers, was responsible for the creation of the Doom Patrol and Deadman. Artist Joe Certa, an experienced comic book veteran, was responsible for the artwork on the complete run of the Dark Shadows series. Certa, whose career spanned over forty years, worked for almost every comic book publisher in the business and is best known for co-creating and providing art for J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter.
The cover art for this volume as well as for the seven books reprinted in this volume were all painted by Western Publishing mainstay George Wilson.
In addition to reprinting the stories, Volume Two contains a generous supplement of poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the show together with an essays about the history of Dark Shadows as well as other aspects of the show.
Dark Shadows: The Complete Series: Volume 3
$ 25.99 $ 49.99
Hardcover: 224 pages
7.5" x 10" full color Portrait
Reprints Gold Key Issues #15-22
art by Joe Certa, stories by Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake
Hermes Press proudly announces the third in our complete reprint of Gold Key Comics' television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows. Volume Three features seven more installments, issues #15-#21 of the four-color adaptation of the show.
The forerunner to today's immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. As anticipation builds after director Tim Burton's announcement at Comic-Con International 2009 that his next project would be a big-screen remake of Dark Shadows -- starring Johnny Depp in the role of reluctant vampire Barnabas Collins -- Hermes Press continues with its reprint of the 35 Gold Key comic books based on the show, first published from 1968 to 1976.
The comic books being collected in Hermes Press' completely digitally restored series present archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in the collection are thoughtful and beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling.
Volume Three of the complete Dark Shadows presents the work of Silver Age comic book writers such as Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake. Drake, one of the industry's most highly regarded writers, was responsible for the creation of the Doom Patrol and Deadman. Artist Joe Certa, an experienced comic book veteran, was responsible for the artwork in Volume Three. Certa, whose career spanned over forty years, worked for almost every comic book publisher in the business and is best known for co-creating and providing art for J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter.
Hermes Press Publisher Daniel Herman feels that, "The classic Dark Shadows books published by Gold Key have been out-of-print far too long; our new series of complete reprints will remedy this situation and make the entire run available to old and new fans alike."
Dark Shadows: The Complete Series: Volume 4
$ 25.99 $ 49.99
Hardcover
224 pages, 7.5" x 10", full color;
Reprints Issues #22-#28 of the Gold Key Comics series Dark Shadows;
art by Joe Certa;
Stories by Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake
With anticipation building with the announcement of release of the new Tim Burton production of Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp next April, Hermes Press proudly announces the fourth volume of its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics’ television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows in a series of five hardcover volumes. The forerunner to today’s immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films,Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. The comic books to be collected in Hermes Press’ completely digitally restored series present archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in the collection are thoughtful and beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling.
Hermes Press’ reprint of the complete Dark Shadows presents the work of Silver Age comic book writers such as Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake. Drake, one of the industry’s most highly regarded writers, was responsible for the creation of the Doom Patrol andDeadman. Artist Joe Certa, an experienced comic book veteran, was responsible for the artwork on the complete run of the Dark Shadows series. Certa, whose career spanned over forty years, worked for almost every comic book publisher in the business and is best known for co-creating and providing art for J’onn J’onzz, The Martian Manhunter.
The cover art for this volume as well as for the seven books reprinted in this volume were all painted by Western Publishing mainstay George Wilson.
In addition to reprinting the stories, Volume Four contains a generous supplement of poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the show together with an essays about the history of Dark Shadows as well as other aspects of the show.
Dark Shadows: The Complete Series: Volume 5
$ 25.99 $ 49.99
Hardcover
208 pages, 7.5" x 10", full color;
Reprints Issues #29-#35 of the Gold Key Comics series Dark Shadows;
art by Joe Certa;
Stories by Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake
Hermes Press proudly announces the fifth and final volume of its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics’ television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows. The forerunner to today’s immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. The comic books to be collected in Hermes Press’ completely digitally restored series present archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in the collection are thoughtful and beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling.
Hermes Press’ reprint of the complete Dark Shadows presents the work of Silver Age comic book writers such as Donald Arneson and Arnold Drake. Drake, one of the industry’s most highly regarded writers, was responsible for the creation of the Doom Patrol andDeadman. Artist Joe Certa, an experienced comic book veteran, was responsible for the artwork on the complete run of the Dark Shadows series. Certa, whose career spanned over forty years, worked for almost every comic book publisher in the business and is best known for co-creating and providing art for J’onn J’onzz, The Martian Manhunter.
The cover art for this volume as well as for the seven books reprinted in this volume were all painted by Western Publishing mainstay George Wilson.
In addition to reprinting the stories, Volume Five contains a generous supplement of poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the show together with an essays about the history of Dark Shadows as well as other aspects of the show.
DC Comics Before Superman ALT COVER
$ 40.00 $ 60.00
THIS VERSION IS NOT SIGNED BY JIM STERANKO.
Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel’s eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world.
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson (the Major’s granddaughter and noted comics historian) will contribute a historical essay that provides an in depth look at the formation of National Allied Publications and the man behind New Fun, New Comics, and other memorable original comics that predated DC Comics’ inception. Other contributions include an intro by Jim Steranko (Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and an afterward by David Armstrong.
All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s!
This groundbreaking book explores the history of DC Comics before it became the behemoth we know today; the pulp stories that formed the basis for all the different kinds of comics that exist today. Titles included in this historical reprint include Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow (script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Leo O'Mealia), Blood Pearls(script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Munson Paddock), Foe of the Borgias (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Sven Elven), The Golden Dragon (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Tom Hickey) and more!
DC Comics Before Superman: Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson's Pulp Comics
$ 52.00 $ 60.00
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Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel’s eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world.
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson (the Major’s granddaughter and noted comics historian) will contribute a historical essay that provides an in depth look at the formation of National Allied Publications and the man behind New Fun, New Comics, and other memorable original comics that predated DC Comics’ inception. Other contributions include an intro by Jim Steranko (Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and an afterward by David Armstrong.
All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s!
This groundbreaking book explores the history of DC Comics before it became the behemoth we know today; the pulp stories that formed the basis for all the different kinds of comics that exist today. Titles included in this historical reprint include Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow (script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Leo O'Mealia), Blood Pearls(script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Munson Paddock), Foe of the Borgias (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Sven Elven), The Golden Dragon (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Tom Hickey) and more!
The reviews are in, and it's good!
From the Comics Alternative Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8qx9s4g
From Pint O' Comics: http://pintocomics.com/major-direct-currents/
From the Mr. Media Podcast, author Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson discusses her newest book: https://tinyurl.com/y866hjap
From The Comics Journal: http://www.tcj.com/from-pulps-to-panels-a-conversation-with-nicky-wheeler-nicholson/?fbclid=IwAR1YtivXgwOtF60cs1NSJLLM-GNIBM_AfLEuQQME8tEb26-Wi4Se-cNatO4
DC Comics Before Superman: Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson's Pulp Comics DAMAGED
$ 30.00 $ 60.00
DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel’s eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world.
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson (the Major’s granddaughter and noted comics historian) will contribute a historical essay that provides an in depth look at the formation of National Allied Publications and the man behind New Fun, New Comics, and other memorable original comics that predated DC Comics’ inception. Other contributions include an intro by Jim Steranko (Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and an afterward by David Armstrong.
All the comics included in this tome have been painstakingly reproduced and repaired to show how they would have looked back in the 1930s!
This groundbreaking book explores the history of DC Comics before it became the behemoth we know today; the pulp stories that formed the basis for all the different kinds of comics that exist today. Titles included in this historical reprint include Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow (script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Leo O'Mealia), Blood Pearls(script- Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Munson Paddock), Foe of the Borgias (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Sven Elven), The Golden Dragon (script Wheeler-Nicholson; art- Tom Hickey) and more!
The reviews are in, and it's good!
From the Comics Alternative Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8qx9s4g
From Pint O' Comics: http://pintocomics.com/major-direct-currents/
From the Mr. Media Podcast, author Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson discusses her newest book: https://tinyurl.com/y866hjap
From The Comics Journal: http://www.tcj.com/from-pulps-to-panels-a-conversation-with-nicky-wheeler-nicholson/?fbclid=IwAR1YtivXgwOtF60cs1NSJLLM-GNIBM_AfLEuQQME8tEb26-Wi4Se-cNatO4
Ditko Shrugged: The Uncompromising life of the artist behind Spider-Man and the rise of Marvel Comics PRE-ORDER
$ 44.99 $ 49.99
COMING CHRISTMAS 2019
Ordering this book guarantee's you a copy once the title has come in. They will be shipped once the entire order comes in; if you order books or comics that are NOT pre-order, include a note if you want them shipped separately.
Ditko Shrugged: The uncompromising life of the artist behind Spider-Man and the rise of Marvel Comics
Steve Ditko was the last of a sturdy generation of American comic book artists who produced iconic, modern day mythology and was among the most influential and original creators of the 20th Century. A prime architect, together with Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, of a universe of heroic characters that took Marvel Comics from an underdog New York publisher in the 1960s to the world-recognized brand of comic book superheroes and multi-million-dollar movies of today, Ditko co-created Spider-Man but walked away from the character he designed over 50 years ago, to never again return to the enduring superhero and retreating completely from the public eye thereafter. Seeking his own individualistic paths for creative and personal expression would lead to condemnation from some, restricted work opportunities from others and a reclusive life peppered with memories of interfering editors; original artwork that had been stolen from him and a life-long adherence to his Objectivist convictions. With the book sourcing a decade-long correspondence between Steve Ditko and its author David Currie, the history of the formative years of American comic books and the rise of Marvel Comics is revealed, illuminated further by interviews with many other comic book creators from all periods. It’s an intrigue-filled story of heroes and villains, both fictional and real; visionary artists on zero-hour contracts and one man’s artistically productive and diligently uncompromising life.
"Comic books could have been a place to seriously examine ideas in fiction and fantasy. Like so many things, it self-destructed” – Steve Ditko
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“Steve Ditko was vital to the creation of Marvel Comics” – Neil Gaiman
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“Creation is a word of infinite stretchability” – Roy Thomas
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“Wally Wood and Steve Ditko got on well because they shared a mutual hatred of Stan Lee” – Ralph Reese
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“I was totally confused when he handed me a single paragraph and expected me to create a 17-page story out of it and, of course, my lefty brain immediately realized that I would be drawing and writing a story without getting paid for both!” – Ramona Fradon
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“By 1995, it was clear just how important Marvel’s intellectual property was, whether it was presented in comics or on TV or in the movies or in videogames. It wasn’t playtime anymore” – Danny Fingeroth
ISBN: 978-1-61345-177-9
Drawings and Paintings 2008 by Joe Chiodo
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Paperback: 80 pages
7" x 9" color
This annual Joe Chiodo art book has all new paintings and drawings of Joe’s sultry good girls, done by Joe just
Executive Outcomes
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Story by Nick Bicanic
Script by M. Zachary Sherman
Artwork by Emmanuel Javier
176 Pages
War doesn't determine who is right. War determines who is left! Major Cobus Claassens commands a team of 150 mercenaries contracted to bring stability to the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone. Battling overwhelming odds, Cobus and his men train and fight alongside a small contingent of soldiers against a murderous band of 15,000 rebel fighters bent on genocide. But, no amount of soldiering has prepared the men for the vicious arena of butchery, treachery, and mounting political pressure they experience while trying to do what is just. What difference does winning make if they lose their humanity in the process? Based on a true story by the Director and Producer of the 4x LEO award-winning documentary about mercenaries, Shadow Company, with a script written by M. Zachary Sherman (America's Army), and art by Emmanuel Xerx Javier (Nightbreed), Executive Outcomes is a politically charged, action-packed story that captures the real-life events of a few good men accomplishing impossible deeds.
Filmed in Supermarionation by Stephen La Riviere
$ 14.99 $ 39.99
Deluxe Paperback: 208 pages
9" x 11.5" all color
For the first time, a complete history of the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson television productions which pioneered science-fiction special effects. Film historian Steven La Riviere, whose documentary about Supercar was the final word on the series, takes you behind-the-scenes and covers every aspect of the creation and production of such television shows as Supercar,Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Secret Service, and Joe 90. The book also covers the Anderson's efforts from the beginning including Torchy and Four Feather Falls.
This all color 9 inch x 11.5 inch art book is packed with hundreds and never before seen production photos, artwork, and illustrations making this the definitive book on the subject.
Frank Frazetta: Art and Remembrances
Sold Out $ 49.99
Hardcover with endpapers, full color
192 pages; 10” x 12” landscape
Legendary science-fiction/fantasy artist Frank Frazetta created some of the most memorable and iconic images of the 20th century. Now, for the first time, read his life story written by his oldest son, Frank Frazetta, Jr. Filled with insights, stories and anecdotes, this full color art monograph takes readers behind the scenes to chronicle the events of this great artist’s life and work.
See as Frazetta develops his style and artistic sensibilities with never before seen photos, memorabilia, sketches, drawings, paintings and early comic book work. This complete, comprehensive look at Frazetta’s life creates a very personal detailed portrait of the man who created legendary images of Tarzan, Conan, John Carter of Mars, Vampirella, and others too numerous to mention.
Frank Frazetta: Art and Remembrances is packed full of original artwork from the author’s personal collection together with book covers, record album artwork, movie posters, comic book and comic strip artwork, and more.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate look at Frank Frazetta, the artist and the man.
Frank Frazetta: Art and Remembrances -- DELUXE
$ 125.00
Special limited Edition, 224 pages
signed and numbered — by Frank Frazetta, Jr.
Edition limited to 1000 copies with a special plate and different cover art than the regular edition with a special slipcase
NOT AVAILBABLE TO THE BOOK MARKET — ONLY THROUGH PREVIEWS (400 units allocated are almost sold out — so buy it directly from us!).
Legendary science-fiction/fantasy artist Frank Frazetta created some of the most memorable and iconic images of the 20th century. Now, for the first time, read his life story written by his oldest son, Frank Frazetta, Jr. Filled with insights, stories and anecdotes, this full color art monograph takes readers behind the scenes to chronicle the events of this great artist’s life and work.
See as Frazetta develops his style and artistic sensibilities with never before seen photos, memorabilia, sketches, drawings, paintings and early comic book work. This complete, comprehensive look at Frazetta’s life creates a very personal detailed portrait of the man who created legendary images of Tarzan, Conan, John Carter of Mars, Vampirella, and others too numerous to mention.
Frank Frazetta: Art and Remembrances is packed full of original artwork from the author’s personal collection together with book covers, record album artwork, movie posters, comic book and comic strip artwork, and more.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate look at Frank Frazetta, the artist and the man.
Frank Thorne "Ghita" Limited Edition Lithograph on Watercolor Paper SDCC VOUCHER
$ 80.00
Frank Thorne, artist and storyteller extraordinaire, has created a limited eidtion lithograph of his famous warrior, Ghita, as a Comic-Con exclusive, printed on watercolor paper and measuring and impressive 18" x 24". This edition is signed but not numbered.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: By purchasing this voucher you are agreeing to the following terms: You must be able to pick up your product IN PERSON at SDCC on Thursday 7/18, Friday 7/19, or Saturday 7/20 from 10am – 7pm at our Booth #1821 at the San Diego Comic Con in the exhibit hall.
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Frank Thorne's Lann
$ 24.99 $ 29.99
AVAILABLE NOW
Move over Barbarella, here comes Lann!
While Frank Thorne is known primarily for his works Ghita (with a deluxe arrival reprint by Hermes Press in 2017 and Volume 2 coming in 2019) and Red Sonja, he also created the sexy cyber heroine Lann!
Bursting from the pages of Heavy Metal back in the 80s, the sexy dark haired super-spy Lann with her droid Glitch and Shard go on some exciting space adventures! Fresh from her recent rejuvenation treatment, Lann and her companions are sent on a mission to find two kidnapped girls from Neon-Six. The new adventure is filled with bed-hopping, zap guns, space ships, anatomically detailed robots, and lots and lots of sex!
This is a great X-rated space opera- Barbarella meets Blade Runner! Come along for the ride.
This deluxe limited edition is limited to 1,000 copies! It will also contain a historical essay and never before seen Frank Thorne art!
Frank Thorne's Ribit!
$ 30.00 $ 34.99
AVAILABLE NOW
Frank Thorne's Ribit!; ISBN 978-1-61345-184-7; limited edition (to 1000 copies); hardcover with special endleaves; full color; essay and interview with Frank Thorne; original art and documentary materials; 7.75 x 10.25; $34.99; The complete story arc; 144 pages; available in October/2019.
Franks Thorne's masterful blend of medieval sorcery and modern science comes together in another universe where only Ribit, the warrior woman created by magic, fights the final battle to save her world from the forces of chaos and darkness. Created as an extended narrative in four comic books released by Comico in 1989, the entire narrative has never been printed as Throne intended, as one complete story, until now! Limited to a print run of 1000 hardcovers, this graphic novel boasts the complete story, in glorious color, as well as an interview with Frank Thorne, original art and documentary materials.
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Frank Thorne’s Battling Beauties
$ 40.00 $ 60.00
AVAILABLE NOW
Frank Thorne’s Battling Beauties, with interviews by Howard Leroy Davis; ISBN# 978-1-61345-103-8; Definitive monograph covering the strong and sexy women from the fertile mind of Frank Thorne through a lengthy series of interviews; full color; over 500 illustrations; 9 x 12 inches; deluxe hardcover; 192 pages; $60.
Hermes Press celebrates the career of Frank Thorne, renowned good girl artist extraordinaire with a comprehensive art monograph exploring the art of the women he created during his extensive career. See pencils, preliminaries, final artwork, as well as the comics created by Thorne, focusing on his cheesecake creations. This extensive art monograph presents artwork from such titles as Red Sonja, Ghita, Lann, The Iron Devil, and more. This book explores not only the comic book artwork of Thorne, but also illustrates the motion picture concepts and storyboards for the never-made Ghita film.
Additionally this book also provides a lengthy discussion by Thorne accompanied by hundreds of examples of how to draw “beautiful women.”
If you love the artwork of Frank Thorne, and you love sexy women, this is the book for you. But there's more — Hermes Press is further celebrating Frank Thorne’s career with the release of archival editions, scanned from the original artwork, of Ghita in two full sized volumes, so stay tuned.
Frank Thorne’s Battling Beauties DAMAGED
Sold Out $ 60.00
DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Frank Thorne’s Battling Beauties, with interviews by Howard Leroy Davis; ISBN# 978-1-61345-103-8; Definitive monograph covering the strong and sexy women from the fertile mind of Frank Thorne through a lengthy series of interviews; full color; over 500 illustrations; 9 x 12 inches; deluxe hardcover; 192 pages; $60.
Hermes Press celebrates the career of Frank Thorne, renowned good girl artist extraordinaire with a comprehensive art monograph exploring the art of the women he created during his extensive career. See pencils, preliminaries, final artwork, as well as the comics created by Thorne, focusing on his cheesecake creations. This extensive art monograph presents artwork from such titles as Red Sonja, Ghita, Lann, The Iron Devil, and more. This book explores not only the comic book artwork of Thorne, but also illustrates the motion picture concepts and storyboards for the never-made Ghita film.
Additionally this book also provides a lengthy discussion by Thorne accompanied by hundreds of examples of how to draw “beautiful women.”
If you love the artwork of Frank Thorne, and you love sexy women, this is the book for you. But there's more — Hermes Press is further celebrating Frank Thorne’s career with the release of archival editions, scanned from the original artwork, of Ghita in two full sized volumes, so stay tuned.
Frank Thorne’s Ghita, An Erotic Treasury Archival Edition Volume I
$ 124.99 $ 129.99
Frank Thorne’s Ghita, An Erotic Treasury Archival Edition Volume I Limited Edition
$ 145.99 $ 159.99
AVAILABLE NOW
Special limited Edition, 144 pages signed and numbered — by Frank Thorne Edition limited with a special plate and different cover art than the regular edition!
Frank Thorne’s Ghita, An Erotic Treasury Archival Edition Volume I Limited Edition DAMAGED
Sold Out $ 159.99
AVAILABLE NOW
Special limited Edition, 144 pages signed and numbered — by Frank Thorne Edition limited with a special plate and different cover art than the regular edition!
Get Lost! by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito
$ 13.99 $ 29.99
Paperback: 96 pages
8.5" x 11" color
Love Harvey Kurtzman's original MAD? Then you will have to have Ross Andru and Mike Esposito's historic satire and parody magazine, Get Lost! Originally released in 1953, Get Lost!delivered three ground-breaking, laugh-filled issues before Bill Gaines sued the magazine's distributor, shutting down production of the magazine. Even though Gaines lost the lawsuit, Andru and Esposito never produced more issues of Get Lost! Hermes Press' historic reprint collects all three issues of the magazine on heavy coated paper together with essays from noted comic book historians together with tons of documentary material. Our archival edition of MAD's most noteworthy competitor reproducesGet Lost!'s covers covers in full color and is a treasure to behold for fans of MAD as well as comic book collectors, fans, and anybody looking for a good laugh.
Ghita Erotic Treasury I&II Download CarD
$ 50.00 $ 60.00
This is a Hermes Press & Kickstarter EXCLUSIVE download card of Ghita of Alizarr An Erotic Treasury Vol I&II as a PDF. It will be limited to 100 cards! Includes both Ghita PDFs.
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Ghita Volume II Limited Edition Giclée
$ 100.00 $ 120.00
This was offered as part of our Kickstarter- we are doing it in an edition of 100. We have a few left over and decided to offer it on our website! It will be signed and numbered by Frank Thorne!
If ordered through here it will be shipped in September 2019, as we want to make sure our Kickstarter backers get their copies first.
The price includes shipping and handling.
Ghita: An Erotic Treasury Volume II
$ 130.00 $ 150.00
Ghita: An Erotic Treasury Volume II Limited Edition
$ 150.00 $ 175.00
Gil Kane: Art and Interviews by Daniel Herman
$ 49.99
Hardcover: 200 pages
8" x 11" color
Gil Kane, whose career spanned almost the entire history of American comic books, was one of the most influential artists to work in the medium. This book takes an inside look at the history and development of American comic books through interviews with Kane and some of his most important collaborators. These interviews, conducted by Daniel Herman, author of Gil Kane: The Art of the Comics, explore a wide range of topics which focus on the development of comic book storytelling in the last half of the twentieth century. Accompanying these revealing interviews are numerous examples of Kane’s rarely seen original artwork.
Gil Kane: The Art of the Comics by Daniel Herman - Paperback
$ 29.99
Paperback: 200 pages
8" x 11" color
A comprehensive overview of the career of one of the most significant artists of comic book stories in the 20th century. This book takes an in-depth look at Gil Kane, his art, and the art of the comic books.
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