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The Compleat Cannon
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 13.00 x 10.50
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

The Compleat Cannon reprints the entirety of cartoonist Wally Wood's classic sex and violence strip from the 1960s. Super-spy John Cannon is the American's answer to James Bond, fighting the Cold War with a license to kill.

The Compleat Sally Forth
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 13.25 x 10.75
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

Collected in one volume for the very first time, the entire 1970-1973 run of the classic naughty sci-comedy strip from the legendary Wallace Wood. Plus never before seen original Wood sketches and artwork, behind the scenes anecdotes, and more.

Naughty Knotty Woody
Paperback: 1495 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 13.25 x 10.75
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

Put some lead in your pencil with some "knotty" and very naughty Wood – the complete collection of Wallace Wood's erotic work. Adults only.

The Wally Wood Sketchbook
Hardcover: 120 pages
Paperback: 112 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 6.32 x 10.25
Publisher: Vanguard Productions
Author: J. David Spurlock

An essay from comics historian James Steranko, and personal discussions with Wood's closest colleagues-as well as a rare interview with Wally Wood himself-provide fascinating insight into the life and talent of this consummate artist. Features Introduction by Bruce Timm.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Archives Vol. 1
Hardcover: 248 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.60 x 6.88
Publisher: DC Comics; Graphic Novel edition

One of the 1960s best comic series is archived here for the first time in brilliant color. Wally Wood and Gil Kane are among the artists who gave life to super-agents Dynamo, Noman, Lightning, Menthor and others, and such memorable bad-guys as the Iron Maiden. Reprints T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1-4 (1965-66).

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Archives Vol. 2
Hardcover: 238 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.60 x 6.88
Publisher: DC Comics; Graphic Novel edition

The second book of the collected stories of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, this time sporting a classic cover of Noman dropping in on a car full of criminals. Reprints T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #5-7 and Dynamo #1.

Marvel Masterworks Presents Daredevil
Hardcover: 256 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.50 x 7.50
Publisher: Marvel Books

The first 11 classic issues of Daredevil are printed here in full color in this Marvel Masterworks collection. Including the talents of Stan Lee, Bill Everett, Joe Orlando and of course – Wally Wood.

Essential Daredevil Vol 1
Paperback: 544 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 9.60 x 7.26
Publisher: Marvel Books

Collecting issues #1-25 of the Daredevil series, including his origin and the classic battle with the Sub-Mariner. This volume is in black and white on newsprint type paper. In addition to Wood, Bill Everett, Joe Orlando, John Romita Sr. and Gene Colan contribute artwork.


Books about Comics

Understanding Comics
Paperback: 244 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.36 x 6.78
Publisher: Perennial
Author: Scott McCloud

This book explains the details of how comics work: how they're composed, read and understood. More than just a book about comics, it gets to the heart of how we deal with visual languages in general.

Reinventing Comics
Paperback: 256 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.19 x 6.68
Publisher: Perennial
Author: Scott McCloud

Scott McCloud outlines how hype, speculation, and artistic burnout led to the decline of comics in the 90s. He then lays out 12 paths toward a new revolution of comics, including creators' rights, industry innovation, public perception, gender balance, and diversity of genre.

Comics & Sequential Art
Paperback: 163 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.18 x 8.48
Publisher: Poorhouse Press
Author: Will Eisner

Legendary comics creator Will Eisner turns a fine eye toward the principles of graphic storytelling in this extraordinary work, based on his popular Sequential Art course at New York's School of Visual Art.

Graphic Storytelling
Paperback: 164 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.50 x 7.96
Publisher: Poorhouse Press
Author: Will Eisner

A companion to Comics & Sequential Art, this book takes the principles examined in that title and applies them to the process of graphic storytelling.

How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.89 x 8.54
Publisher: Fireside
Author: Stan Lee, John Buscema

An encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Buscema graphically illustrates the methods of comic art as Stan Lee gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist.

Writer's Guide to the Business of Comics
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10 x 7
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Author: Lurene Haines

Loaded with solid information and instructive interviews, this tell-all insider's guide takes readers through every possible step on the career road to comic book writing. 40 illustrations.

The Art of Comic-Book Inking: Vol 2
Paperback: 61 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 10.84 x 8.14
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Author: Gary Martin

Includes new sections regarding the inking of animation-styled pencils and how to problem solve common inking headaches. Filled with advise and examples from top professionals in the field.


DVD and Video

Comic Book Confidential
Released: 1989
Director: Ron Mann
Running Time: 85 Min.

Award winning director Ron Mann's (Grass, Twist) loving, comic-book-style homage provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms.

How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
Released: 1988
Starring: Stan Lee, John Buscema
Running Time: 58 Min.

From the best-selling book by the men who changed the face of comics forever. Watch Stan Lee and John Buscema as they go through the creative process and show you exactly how to draw comics the Marvel way.

Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels
Released: 2002
Starring: Stan Lee, Kevin Smith
Director: Scott Zakarin
Running Time: 95 Min.

Presented here in two complete features, enhanced by rare photos and a tour of Lee's personal memorabilia collection, Lee talks in-depth with filmmaker Kevin Smith about his role in creating our modern mythology.

Crumb
Released: 1995
Starring: Robert Crumb
Director: Terry Zwigoff
Running Time: 119 Min.

A fascinating look at underground artist Robert Crumb, his work and his family. Truely a classic documentary into the strange mind of an artistic genious and the environment that spawned his vision.

Smallville - The Complete First Season
Released: Sept. 23, 2003
Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk

The Superman mythos gets a 21st-century updating in this imaginative and engaging television series from the WB Network. This deluxe package offers a chance to revisit the origins of the characters and their numerous plotlines, as well as view deleted scenes and other bonus features.

Smallville - The Complete Second Season
Released: May 18, 2004
Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk

For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville hit its stride in its second season, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent. Viewers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, with all 23 episodes and supplemental features.

Smallville - The Complete Third Season
Released: Nov. 16, 2004
Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk

The third season of the popular TV series which follows the legend of Clark Kent as a teenager. Follow the discovery of his amazing super-powers his childhood crush on Lana Lang. Also watch his friendship with the bald Lex Luthor, destined to become his greatest nemesis.


Graphic Novels

Watchmen
Paperback
Author: Alan Moore
Illustrator: Dave Gibbons
Publisher: DC Comics

An intelligent, haunting story set in an alternatate reality where costumed adventurers are outlawed and the mystery surrounding the murder of a retired masked hero.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Hardcover and Paperback: 224 pages
Author/Illustrator: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson
Publisher: DC Comics

It's 10 years after Batman's retirement, and Bruce Wayne, now in his fifties, watches the world around him continue to be filled with social decay. Once again he dons the cape and cowl and Batman makes his return.

Maus: Boxed Set
Paperback
Author/Illustrator: Art Spiegelman
Publisher: Pantheon Books

A true story of the Holocaust in comic form--the Jews are mice, the Germans cats, the Poles pigs, the French frogs, and the Americans dogs. The only comic to ever win the Pulitzer Prize.

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