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