The home front during World War II was one of blackouts, Victory Gardens, war bonds and scrap drives. It was also a time of social upheaval with women on the assembly line and in the armed forces and African-Americans serving and working in a Jim Crow war effort. See how Superman, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and others helped fight World War II via comic books and strips, single-panel and editorial cartoons, and even ads. Cartoons for Victory showcases wartime work by cartoonists such as Charles Addams (The Addams Family), Harold Gray (Little Orphan Annie), Harvey Kurtzman (Mad magazine), Will Eisner, as well as many other known cartoonists. Over 90% of the cartoons and comics in this book have not been seen since their first publication.

Majestic, iconic, chaotic, or downright weird, a classic comic book cover has an undeniable appeal, and Action! Mystery! Thrills! celebrates in spades this unique cultural icon. The covers are arranged chronologically to give the reader a sense of the sweeping trends and stylistic developments throughout the medium’s first decade, as inexorable waves of dazzling imagery battled monthly for newsstand attention.

What is to become of the beloved trilobular chuckbuster Frank now that he has journeyed outside the Unifactor and met his soulmate, Fran? The answer is delivered here in devastatingly unpredictable fashion. Fans of Frank, connoisseurs of bizarre romance, and spelunkers in the radiant depths of graphic metaphysical psychodrama will want to add this singular cartoon adventure story to their lifetime reading list. "...a simultaneous prequel and sequel to Jim Woodring's excellent Congress of the Animals from 2011, a book which seemed to shatter the cyclical exploits of the artist's Frank universe so as to provide an ending of sorts, though surely you want to know more about that nice friend Frank shacked himself up with for the denouement" -Joe McCulloch, The Comics Journal

What happens when evil wins? That's the question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of fanatical followers defeat the World's Greatest Heroes. How will they rally back? More importantly...can they? Collects FINAL CRISIS #1-7, DC UNIVERSE #0, FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #1-2 and BATMAN #682-683 as a DC Essential Edition!

In a shattered multiworld where every dream is one world's reality, Matthew Sable and Nightmare De'Lacy try to keep the balance, facing Angels and Demons, Supernatural Hitmen, Tin Men and Alligator Kings at every turn. Their first assignment is protecting a normal human from discovering what he really is or what they really are.

NOTE: Indicia titled as "Terminator: Revolution".

Gaze in wonder at the art of modern masters — in the Marvel Monographs! Mexican artist Humberto Ramos is one of the most immediately recognizable and innovative talents in the world of modern comic books. Seamlessly blending both Eastern and Western styles, he has drawn many of the most iconic characters in the Marvel stable. In this volume of Ramos’ work, the focus is on his indelible contribution to the mythos of Spider-Man — with a gorgeous gallery of the artist’s finest pages, covers and behind-the-scenes material telling a web-spun tale of a bond between artist and character like no other in contemporary comics. Created in full collaboration with Humberto Ramos himself, this is one artist study you will not want to miss!

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Promotional comic given away at San Diego Comic Convention before release of the movie in September 2004

Her insight and sincerity will tackle the most persistent of inhibitions, calling back every kid who quit drawing to again feel alive at the experiential level. Comprised of completely new material, this is her first Drawn & Quarterly book.

The Freddie Stories traces a year in the life of Freddie, the youngest member of the dysfunctional Mullen family. These four-panel entries—each representing an episode in the life of Freddie—bring to life adolescence, pimples and all. With consummate skill, Lynda Barry writes about the cruelty of children at this most vulnerable age when the friends they make and the paths they choose can forever change their lives. Every word of dialogue, every piece of narration, and every dark line evokes adolescent angst. The Freddie Stories is an adult tale about just how hard it is to be a teenager, and it’s classic Barry work—poignant, insightful, and true.

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Since the dawn of history, we have sought to understand our existence through creationist fables of omnipotent deities and mythical creatures. Jesse Moynihan takes these fifty thousand years of socio-religious postulation and throws them in the blender to create one epic—and irreverent—battle royal between alien gods, ancient Greek titans, interplanetary assassin droids, and humanity itself. An eon-spanning comedy, Forming details the spawning of worlds and the trajectory of consciousness on Earth. The first in a trilogy of books, Nobrow collects the first volume of Moynihan's acclaimed webcomic in a specially designed graphic novel with a foil debossed cloth spine.

The Hellboy saga begins--with over 300 pages drawn by Mignola! For the first time, Hellboy's complete story is presented in chronological order for the ultimate reading experience.The story jumps from Hellboy's mysterious World War II origin to his 1994 confrontation with the man who summoned him to earth, and the earliest signs of the plague of frogs. Avoiding his supposed fate as the herald of the end of the world, Hellboy continues with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, fighting alongside Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and drafting Roger Homunculus into his own ill-fated service with the B.P.R.D.The four volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience.This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1994 to 1997, reprinting Seed of Destruction, Wake the Devil, and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom.

As the first book in an all-new DC series, DC Poster Portfolio: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau showcases art of one of most revered artists of our time.DC spotlights top cover artists with the new Poster Portfolio series, starting with superstar cover illustrator Stanley "Artgerm" Lau!This collection includes 20 of Artgerm's most memorable DC covers starring Supergirl, Catwoman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more!

Superman has his first encounter with one of his earliest and strangest foes, the Ultra-Humanite, in tales from LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #1-3 written by James Robinson. Plus, from issue #39, Superman meets a billionaire who believes Earth is doomed to explode! NOTE: these issues are available individually online.

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Nervous about having to see his ex, Ludo Carre gives her a phone call to explain he'll be returning to the old base they grew up on. Big laughs and a familiar sort of cadence in Arlo's voice don't just instantly calm him down -- they make him excited to see her. That excitement only hurts him more when they show up the next day and find out Arlo has been missing... for the last week.

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Charismagic in this debut Charismagic Primer issue! Revisit volumes one, two and the Charismagic: The Death Princess mini-series, as well as key character highlights, hidden secrets of magic, a timeline of key moments to know for Charismagic: Volume 3 and so much more…All for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen’s upcoming slate of returning titles!