www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #9 September 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with C)


CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP

ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 1-7 HC SET
by Alex Raymond
This collection includes all seven volumes covering twenty-five full episodes of Flash Gordon and covering ten full years of the revolutionary art of Alex Raymond.
Set (x7) SRP: $139.65

DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASEFILES VOLUMES 1-3 TP SET
by Max Allen Collins & Rick Fletcher
Acclaimed crime fiction writer Max Allen Collins had a long run as the writer on Chester Gould's iconic Dick Tracy comic strips, and this collection of three volumes includes ten episodes of cool and cutting-edge crime fighting that captured the imagination of millions.
Set (x3) SRP: $53.85

MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON 1947-1954 TP SET
by Milton Caniff
This collection of eight volumes reprints the first eight years of the Steve Canyon comic strip and includes thirty-one full episodes!
Set (x8) SRP: $143.90

WINSOR MCCAY: THE EARLY WORKS VOLUMES 1-9 TP SET
by Winsor McCay
This collection of all nine volumes of Checker's reprint series includes a large number of editorial works: "Dream of the Rarebit Fiend," "Tales of the Jungle Imps," "A Pilgrim's Progress," "Little Sammy Sneeze," "Hungry Henrietta," "Phoolish Phillip," and "Mr. Goodenough."
Set (x9) SRP: $179.55

A BIT OF MADNESS TP
by Civiello
A gorgeously painted work of high fantasy comics storytelling from the French bandes-dessines master, Civiello. Page after page of beautiful artwork entices the reader into a complex and breathlessly paced tale. (MAR052717)
SC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.95

LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND VOLUME 1 LIMITED EDITION HC
by Winsor McCay
The most comprehensive collection of the landmark comic strip by the legendary Winsor McCay. The first of two volumes in a full-color oversized collection of the signature strip from America’s greatest comic illustrator of all time. It includes rare Nemo promo art, the series that featured many of Nemo’s characters first “Tales of The Jungle Imp” in color, and that wonderful Nemo strip from 1905-1909. (FEB073290) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 280pgs, FC SRP: $49.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

SOJOURN VOLUME 5 A SORCERER'S TALE TP
by Ian Edgington & Greg Land
Collecting issues # 25-30 in the story Sojourn: A Sorcerer’s Tale. From the burning desert sands to the wild ocean seas, Arwyn and her fellow travelers journey around the fantastic five lands. (DEC063445)
SC, 7x10, 150pgs, FC SRP: $17.95

STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION TP'S
by Len Wein & Various
Collecting the original Gold Key Star Trek comics! Volume 2 reprints issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72). Features the original Enterprise crew — Kirk, Spock, Sulu, McCoy, and the rest — in unique Trek adventures scripted by acclaimed writer Len Wein. Volume 3 transports Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Scotty, and Sulu into perilous adventures available nowhere else! Included here are the stories "The Cosmic Caveman," "The Hijacked Planet," and "The Haunted Asteroid." Volume 4 compiles issues #24 through #33, collecting the stories “Ice Journey,” “Death of a Star,” “The Final Truth,” and more! Volume 5 collects issue # 33-40. Pioneering comic book artist Al McWilliams (Flash Gordon, Sergeant Spook) lends his talents. Story titles include “The Psychocrystals,” “A Bomb in Time,” “Furlough to Fury,” and more!
VOLUME 2 (JUL042748)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $22.95
VOLUME 3 (SEP042523)—SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
VOLUME 4 (JUN052877)—SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
VOLUME 5 (SEP052845)—SC, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95

SUPREME: THE RETURN TP
by Alan Moore & Various
Alan Moore follows his Eisner Award-winning "The Story of the Year" Supreme storyline with "The Return," presented here in its entirety for the first time.
SC, FC SRP: $24.95

SUPREME: THE STORY OF THE YEAR TP
by Alan Moore & Various
The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in trade paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore's groundbreaking "The Story of the Year" arc in its entirety. Alex Ross provides a stunning cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season. Reprints Supreme issues #41-51, 52A, and 52B. (STAR17701)
SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $26.95

JUDGMENT DAY TP
by Moore, Liefeld, & Kane
Alan Moore (Superme: Story of the Year) gives readers more treatment of the awesome universe of characters. Featuring artwork by Rob Liefeld and comics legend Gil Kane.
SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $16.95

THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL: EARLY WORKS
by Theodor Geisel
Recognized as the most popular children's book author of the 20th century, Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) had a career in illustration that varied widely before he wrote his first juvenile book. Early Works is a series collecting political cartoons, advertisements, and various images drawn by Geisel long before he had written any of his world-famous "Seuss" books.
VOLUME 1 (JUN052875)—HC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95
VOLUME 2 (SEP052846)—HC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95

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CLASSIC COMICS PRESS INC

LEONARD STARR'S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE
by Leonard Starr
Classic Comics Press presents the first three volumes of what will be a complete reprinting of the Ruben Award-winning classic comic strip Mary Perkins On Stage by Leonard Starr (Thundercats). Each volume will contain 3-6 complete storylines, guest introductions from comics pros, as well as interviews, unpublished art, and other special features related to the strip and its creator Leonard Starr. Volume One reprints the first three storylines from February 1957 to January 1958, with a special introduction by Walt Simonson. Volume Two reprints six complete storylines from January 1958 to April 1959 and has a special introduction by Kurt Busiek. Volume Three reprints six complete storylines from April 1959 to June 1960 and has an introduction by Joe Jusko. See why Maggie Thompson of Comics Buyers Guide voted Volumes One and Two trade paperback "Picks of the Month" for January and May 2007, and why the first two volumes have been nominated for 2007 Eisner Awards! (C: 0-1-2)
VOLUME ONE—SC, B&W SRP: $19.95
VOLUME TWO—SC, B&W SRP: $21.95
VOLUME THREE—SC, B&W SRP: $21.95

DONDI VOLUME 1 TP
by Gus Edson & Irwin Hasen
Written by Gus Edson, and beautifully drawn by Golden Age great Irwin Hasen, Dondi ran in American newspapers for over 30 years! The first 19 months of this highly underrated and vital piece of American comic strip history are reprinted here. Also included is a career-spanning interview with Irwin Hasen by comics journalist Bill Baker and an introduction by celebrated cartoonist and long-time Irwin Hasen fan, Jules Feiffer! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, B&W SRP: $21.95

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED/JRS

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by Alexandre Dumas & George Evans
This is the swashbuckling tale of d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers — Athos, Porthos, and Aramis — as they serve in the French King's Musketeers and thwart the schemes of the evil Cardinal Richelieu! Reprinting Classics Illustrated #1. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS
by James Fenimore Cooper, John Severin & Stephen Addeo
Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, join Uncas, Chingachgook, and Hawkeye as they run for cover while protecting the Munro sisters — Alice and Cora — during the conflict. Reprinting Classics Illustrated #4. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: MOBY DICK
by Melville & Nodel
Join Ishmael aboard the Nantucket whaling ship, the Pequod, as Captain Ahab and his crew hunt the seven seas for the ominous Moby Dick, the great white whale. Reprinting Classics Illustrated #5. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE AENEID
Discover Virgil's epic tale of Aeneus and his band of Trojans after the fall of Troy and their search in the Mediterranean in search of a new homeland to call their own! Reprinting Classics Illustrated #170. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

CINEBOOK

BLAKE & MORTIMER: THE MYSTERY OF THE GREAT PYRAMID VOLUME 1 GN
by Edgar Pierre Jacobs
Nuclear physicist Professor Philip Mortimer wants to spend his holidays in Cairo with his
trusty servant, Nasir, and meet with his old friend, Professor Ahmed Rassim Bey, who offers him the opportunity of satisfying his passion for Egyptology. Invited to take part in deciphering Bey's latest discoveries — in this case, some papyrus coming from mummies of the Ptolemaic age — Mortimer soon realizes that one of the fragments deals with the “Chamber of Horus,” a fabled crypt that could contain priceless treasures! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $13.95

PAPYRUS: THE REVENGE OF THE RAMSES GN
by Lucien De Gieter
Papyrus is a mischievous young peasant in ancient Egypt, both crafty and courageous. Bearing a magical sword, he saves the princess Theti-Cheri and becomes her protector and confidant. Now, he will be extremely busy protecting his friend from the plots woven by the priests of Amon or by cheating princes trying to make her disappear! On the way to Abou-Simbel, Theti-Cheri and Papyrus must face two bands of plunderers who want to seize a treasure that is guarded by the four colossi of the temple of Ramses! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

YAKARI AND THE STRANGER GN
by Job & Derib
A pelican, fiendishly sick with a cold, makes an emergency landing and instills panic among the beavers. Not only does this undesirable guest keep the beaver neighbourhood awake with his monstrous sneezes, but he’s dying of hunger. Yakari and Little Thunder bring him to the otters, who cram him with fish. The pelican puts on weight again quickly, but his thundering cold persists! Beautiful full-color illustrations complement simple, easy-to-read texts to make reading appealing to children of all ages! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99