Best of
Comics

1982

The Far Side


Gary Larson - 1982
    During its run, the cartoon spawned 22 books from AMP, which were translated into a total of 17 different languages. For his work with The Far Side, Larson was awarded the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist from the National Cartoonists Society in 1991 and 1994. The group also named The Far Side Best Syndicated Panel in both 1985 and 1987.

The Far Side Gallery


Gary Larson - 1982
    All Rights Reserved.The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.The Far Side Gallery is an anthology of Gary Larson's The Far Side comic strips, which were printed from 1982–1984.

When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman


Raymond Briggs - 1982
    Raymond Briggs' now famous bestselling comic cartoon book depicts the effects of a nuclear attack on an elderly couple in his usual humorous yet macabre way.

Garfield Weighs In


Jim Davis - 1982
    Garfield ranks first in his weight class, celebrates his second birthday, falls in love, and loses a stripe!

V for Vendetta #1


Alan Moore - 1982
    When young Evey Hammond is saved by a mysterious masked stranger, she is pulled into his quest to fight back and overthrow the government.

The Death of Captain Marvel


Jim Starlin - 1982
    Captain Marvel wielded his cosmic powers in defense of the galaxy, but exposure to a carcinogenic nerve gas causes him to succumb to an incurable cancer.

Kesari the Flying Thief


Kamala Chandrakant - 1982
    Vasudeva was in a quandary as to how much money would satisfy all his needs. And Jinadatta hoped that his father-in-law would help him out of bankruptcy. These tales told by Jain monks in ancient times are as relevant today as they were long ago.

Manduka


Luis Fernandes - 1982
    So he decides to pretend to be a wise astrologer, and get people to respect him. His plan works beyond his wildest dreams. Now Manduka finds himself in a different kind of fix,people are actually expecting him to make accurate predictions.Worse, the king himself is asking Manduka's prophecies! The story of Manduka is taken from the Kathasaritsagar, the eleventh century Sanskrit classic by Somadeva.

Love And Rockets #1


Jaime Hernández - 1982
    

Tales Of Shivaji (Amar Chitra Katha)


Anant Pai - 1982
    His behaviour managed to convert a spunky young mother, an avenging widow, and a terrified maiden into devoted friends. Not only did the powerful Maratha display humility and a constant sense of fair play, he also upheld the honour of every woman whether rich or poor, enemy or ally.

Love Is Hell


Matt Groening - 1982
    Inside, you'll find handy tips on everything from Getting the Love You Deserve to Getting Your Heart Broken into Millions of Tiny Pieces. Plus so very much more. Why, we've even included a brand-spankin'-new intro by the author himself, written especially for this incredible 10th Anniversary Edition! And as if that wasn't enough, because you've waited so patiently for this special edition to come out, you get a special gold-colored anniversary seal right on the front cover, just because we care. Here's hoping you find a love as lasting and meaningful as this paperback.

Two Guys Fooling Around with the Moon


B. Kliban - 1982
    Brilliantly drawn and bitterly funny, these cartoons thoroughly demonstrate better living through plywood, reaffirm that what's good for business is good for America-even if Your Government in Action has taken to the streets-the Madonna is out of order and Yoga has been made silly. 122,000 copies in print.

The New Teen Titans Archives, Vol. 1


Marv Wolfman - 1982
    Led by Robin, Wonder Girl, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, the Changeling, and Kid Flash fight side by side against all manners of threats to the world. Including a monumental confrontation with their mentors, the Justice League of America, this book also features their first battle with Trigon the Terrible as well as the first appearance of one of their greatest enemies and sometimes ally, Deathstroke the Terminator.Collects DC COMICS PRESENTS #26 and NEW TEEN TITANS #1 - #8.

Wolverine (1982) #1


Chris Claremont - 1982
    The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine's first solo series - replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem, brought to you by comic legends Chris Claremont and Frank Miller!

Garfield Treasury


Jim Davis - 1982
    What could please Garfield fans more than this special collection of the best of Garfield's Sunday comic excursions? Whether he's taking a bath, avoiding a vitamin, or using Jon's leg for a scratching post, he's the same lovable feline he always was.

The Mad Archives, Vol. 1


Wallace Wood - 1982
    It's visionary humor in a jugular vein, presented in a handsome hardcover format. Here is where it all began.

A Smithsonian Book of Comic-Book Comics


Michael Barrier - 1982
    

Jules Feiffer's America: From Eisenhower to Reagan


Jules Feiffer - 1982
    

Is Nothing Sacred?


Gahan Wilson - 1982
    

The Complete Vault of Horror


E.C. Comics - 1982
    Commentary by various artists and writers.

Herman: The Third Treasury


Jim Unger - 1982
    Humorous cartoons depict the efforts of Herman to cope with the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

"Mercy, it's the revolution and I'm in my bathrobe" : more Sylvia


Nicole Hollander - 1982
    

Al Jaffee Shoots His Mouth Off


Al Jaffee - 1982
    

Phantom-The Legend Of Valour Part II ( Indrajal Comics No. 406 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    406

Phantom-The Legend Of Valour Part I ( Indrajal Comics No. 405 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    405

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985): Annual #1 (Legion of Super-Heroes


Paul Levitz - 1982
    The only person who can help is the girl's own brother. But how far will he be willing to go to stop his sister?

Zen Comics, No. 2 (Zen Comics)


Ioanna Salajan - 1982
    Laughter deflates pretension and a good rap on the head sometimes transcends so-called logic. In the words of Zen, "Nothing is left for you but to laugh!"

Phantom-The Jailbreak ( Indrajal Comics No. 418 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    418

Phantom-The Call of the Jungle ( Indrajal Comics No. 394 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    394

Phantom-The Dreaded Deep Woods ( Indrajal Comics No. 409 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    409

Mandrake-The Magician's Challenge Part 1 & 2 ( Indrajal Comics No. 431 , 432 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    431 , 432

The Valley Girls' Guide to Life


Mimi Pond - 1982
    

The Collected Cathy


Cathy Guisewite - 1982
    Double volume collecting the earlier cartoon books Another Saturday Night of Wild and Reckless Abandon and A Mouthful of Breath Mints and No One to Kiss.

Go to Your Room!


Bil Keane - 1982
    

Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book


Michael Barrier - 1982
    

The Marvel Comics Art of Wally Wood


Wallace Wood - 1982
    

Belvedere: All Dogs Must Be on a Leash


George Crenshaw - 1982
    

Detective Comics (1937-2011) #512


Bob Rozakis - 1982
    "THE FATAL PRESCRIPTION OF DOCTOR DEATH!" Batman and Robin are pushed to the limit as they take on the returning Doctor Death!

Phantom-The Haunt of the Ghost ( Indrajal Comics No. 442 )


Lee Falk - 1982
    442

Jimbo


Gary Panter - 1982
    A collection of "Jimbo" comics that were originally published in "L.A.'s seminal punk-ZINE, SLASH, between 1978 and 1980."

The X-Men Companion II


Peter Sanderson - 1982
    

Food First Comics


Leonard Rifas - 1982
    

"Adjectives Will Cost You Extra"


G.B. Trudeau - 1982
    

Stan Lee Presents: The Incredible Hulk


Harlan Ellison - 1982
    Featuring a classic tale by Harlan Ellison.Contents: The summons of Psyklop --The brute that shouted love at the heart of the atom! --They shoot Hulks, don't they

Ziggy's Sunday Funnies: The Best of the Seventies


Tom Wilson - 1982
    The hapless, lovable cartoon character drawn by Tom Wilson has stumbled and bumbled his way through life since 1971. And along the way, the world fell in love with him. Everyone can relate to Ziggy: He lives their problems, fears, and troubles and makes readers chuckle at his mishaps and tribulations.This collection of fifty-two full-color Ziggy adventures paints a rainbow of happiness and laughs for his myriad fans. It's a decade of the best of Ziggy in one reading.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #300 (Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1989))


Paul LevitzCurt Swan - 1982
    

Judge Dredd Annual 1983


John Wagner - 1982
    The third Judge Dredd annual, featuring:Judge Dredd - The Big Itch (John Wagner - Carlos Ezquerra)Judge-Speak! (article on Judges communication)Block Mania - How the Madness Spread (article)Interview - John WagnerMax Normal the Pinstripe Freak! (he's Dredd's Informer) (Alan Grant - Jose Casanovas)A Day in the Death of Citizen Egg (illustrated text story) (Alan Grant - Dave Gibbons)Justice Department Data File - Melda Dreepe (art: Mike McMahon)Judge Dredd - The Comic Pusher (reprint from 2000ad prog 20) (John Wagner - Mike McMahon)Judge Finlay's Case Book (article)Judge Dredd - Behold the Beast (John Wagner - Carlos Ezquerra)I Was a Teenage Perp! (illustrated text story) (Alan Grant - Brett Ewins)Could You Survive a Holiday in Mega-City One? (quiz)Judge Dredd Readers' ArtJudge Giant - In Memorium (article)Justice Department Data File - Captain Skank (aka Nikita Kramm) (art: Ron Smith)The Mean Machine - Get's Married! (Alan Grant - Robin Smith)Judge Dredd - Komputel (reprint from 2000ad prog 33) (John Wagner (writing as 'R.Flynn') - Mike McMahon)Justice Department Data File - Fergee (art: Brian Bolland)CrosswordLawmaster Mk1 BlueprintsThe Mega-City Rackets (article)Judge Dredd - It's Happening on Line 9 (John Wagner - Carlos Ezquerra)

29 Reasons Not to Go to Law School


Ralph E. Warner - 1982
    Filled with humorous and thought-provoking observations and anecdotes.

The Cursed Earth Part 1


Pat Mills - 1982
    

CHACHA CHAUDHARY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GABBAR SINGH: CHACHA CHAUDHARY


Pran Kumar Sharma - 1982
    Thus CHACHA CHAUDHARY was born in 1971.Tall and robust SABU, who is an inhabitant of planet Jupiter, gave Chaudhary an ideal company. A combination of wisdom and strength was formed to tackle any difficult task. It is said that " Chacha Chaudhary's brain works faster than a computer". Though both fight the criminals and tricksters, each episode ends with a touch of humour. The duo perform in lighter vein. The CHAUDHARY family consists of his wife Bini, a fat sharp tongue woman, Sabu, Rocket - the dog and Dag- Dag, an old truck who is half human- half machine. Chacha Chaudhary is the most popular Indian comics. More than 10 million readers enjoy this series regularly in newspapers and comic books in ten languages. A T.V. serial based on the comics has crossed 500 episodes and still continue to be telecast on premier channel "Sahara ONE".

Judge Dredd 2


Alan Grant - 1982
    Collects:- The Aggro Dome (Prog 183)- The Return of Rico (Prog 30)- The Ape Gang (Prog 39)- Red Christmas (Prog 44)- Full Earth Crimes (Prog 58)- Return to Mega-City (Prog 59)- Firebug 1 episode (Prog 60)- Monkey Business at the Charles Darwin Block (Progs 184-185)- Christmas Comes to Des O'Connor Block (Prog 144)- Uncle Ump's Umpty Candy (Prog 145)- Judge Minty (Prog 147)

Wonder Woman (1942) #291


Paul Levitz - 1982
    But not just Earth-One--Earth-Two, Earth-X and Earth-I as well! Wonder Woman and Zatanna join forces to battle the Adjudicator's first horseman, Famine!