Best of
Comics

1988

The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury


Bill Watterson - 1988
    The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.Beginning with the day Hobbes sprang into Calvin's tuna fish trap, the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections, Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under The Bed Is Drooling, are brought together in this treasury. Including black-and-white dailies and color Sundays, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes also features an original full-color 16-page story.

Batman: The Killing Joke


Alan Moore - 1988
    Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man. But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to beset the madman.

Calvin and Hobbes 3: In the Shadow of the Night


Bill Watterson - 1988
    The author won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and has also illustrated Something Under the Bed is Drooling, Calvin and Hobbes' Yukon Ho! and Weirdos From Another Planet.

Tales Too Ticklish to Tell: Bloom County


Berkeley Breathed - 1988
    Three hundred black-and-white and forty-four color strips bring fans up to date on current affairs in Bloom County: Opus dances in an all-female nightclub and discovers the social penalties for penguin lust and more.

Wolverine: Weapon X


Barry Windsor-Smith - 1988
    weapon. And weapons kill people. They found that out well enough. Find out just how much "X" can cover in this prequel to recent revelations of the murderous mysteries that have mesmerized our favorite mutant! Collects Marvel Comics Presents #72-84

The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told


Dennis O'Neil - 1988
    Fueled by lunacy, the Clown Prince of Crime thrives in a world of chaos and disorder. In THE GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD, the Joker's insanity is displayed in full color. Collecting tales from the last five decades, this book shows that from his earliest appearances to his most recent exploits, he has been a dynamic and deadly adversary. Whether involved in classic campy stories or legendary dark tales, the Joker's insane brilliance has been more than a match for Batman's keen intellect.This anthology volume collects stories originally published in BATMAN #1, 4, 63, 73, 74, 110, 159, 163, 251, 321; DETECTIVE COMICS #168, 475, 476; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #61, 88; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #111; THE JOKER #3; and BATMAN KELLOGG'S SPECIAL.

Bad Company


Arkas - 1988
    And the best years of his life too! What could be worse than that? It's Montechristo! In the darkest hours he is there, ready to remind you of everything you are trying to forget. He holds all the aces in the game of sarcasm... and has another one up his sleeve.

Hellblazer: Original Sins


Jamie Delano - 1988
    He's a hero, of sorts, who manages to come out on top through a combination of luck, trickery, and genuine magical skill. The Original Sins collection is a loosely connected series of tales of John's early years where Constantine was at his best and at his worst, all at the same time.Collects Hellblazer #1-9.

The Deadly Feast: Jataka Tales - Wisdom Conquers All


Yagya Sharma - 1988
    Scheming rivals, foolish rulers and wicked courtiers leave him undaunted. He can organise king Vaideha's security, a network of spies and a royal wedding with equal flair. so, when a deadly plot is revealed, it is Aushadha who swings into action.

Wonder Woman by George Perez Omnibus, Vol. 1


George Pérez - 1988
    From his co-creation, with Marv Wolfman, of THE NEW TEEN TITANS in the 80s and his work on CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and WONDER WOMAN to his mega-successful JLA/AVENGERS, George's work has thrilled comics fans for over 3 decades.This omnibus collects the first two years of George Perez's revolutionary run on WONDER WOMAN in premium format, containing WONDER WOMAN #1-24 and WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1.

The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, Vol. 1


Bill Finger - 1988
    Reprinting stories from the Dark Knight's entire career, this book portrays the Batman as equal parts crime fighter, detective, and super hero. An overview of the entire Batman mythos, these tales feature some of Batman's most famous allies and foes, including Superman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman and the Scarecrow.This volume collects stories originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #31, 32, 211, 235, 345, 404, 429, 437, 442, 457, 474, 482, 500; BATMAN #1, 25, 47, 61, 156, 234, 250, 312; STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #124; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #94; DC SPECIAL SERIES #15; and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #197.

The Four Elements


Roz Chast - 1988
    1988. 8.00 x 7.90 x 0.50.FUNNY Cartoons by Roz Chast

The Best of Mang Ambo


Larry Alcala - 1988
    “Mang Ambo” made its debut in 1960 as a full-page feature in the Weekly Graphic where Alcala worked as editorial cartoonist and illustrator. It was the first comic strip of Alcala to have been compiled in book form.Published by New Day Publishers, The Best of Mang Ambo was compiled in 1988, followed by The Best of Larry Alcala’s Mang Ambo Book 2 (1992) and The Latest of Larry Alcala’s Mang Ambo (2001).

The Bradleys


Peter Bagge - 1988
    This volume collects all of Bagge's early, explosively funny pre-Hate tales of the dysfunctional Bradley family from Neat Stuff, including "You're Not the Boss of Me!," "Merry F*cking Christmas!," and "Rock 'n' Roll Refugee." The best-selling humor cartoonist of his generation, Bagge has been hailed as one of comics' great satirists along with James Thurber, Harvey Kurtzman, and Matt Groening. The Bradleys remain his most enduring creation. Created in the 1980s while Bagge was also editing R. Crumb's Weirdo magazine, this family for the ages has its roots firmly planted in All In the Family's Bunker family and MAD magazine, with a healthy punk rock anger occasionally exploding—think of an R-rated Simpsons and you're close.

Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters - Book One: The Hunters


Mike Grell - 1988
    There’s a slasher on the loose, as well as a city teeming with drugs and violence. As the two heroes start their own investigations, Green Arrow finds he’s not the only archer in town…

Batman: A Death in the Family


Jim Starlin - 1988
    Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.

Herman: The Sixth Treasury


Jim Unger - 1988
    Cartoons offer a humorous look at UFOs, students, marriage, doctors, job interviews, restaurants, golfers, parents, banks, television, dogs, weddings, and modern art.

Calvin y Hobbes 7


Bill Watterson - 1988
    The first collection of the increasingly popular comic strip that features a rambunctious 6-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger who comes charmingly to life.

Doc Chaos: The Chernobyl Effect


David Thorpe - 1988
    to reach the ultimate climax.This new edition of the ground-breaking novella by David Thorpe, author of the award-winning novel Hybrids, contains 12 illustrations by prominent stars of the comics art world: Simon Bisley ~ Brian Bolland ~ Brett Ewins ~ Duncan Fegredo ~ Rian Hughes ~ Lin Jammett ~ Pete Mastin ~ Dave McKean ~ Savage Pencil ~ Ed Pinsent ~ Bryan Talbot.A new ebook version also contains a new short story, The Last Laugh, culminating the Doc Chaos narrative at the coming apocalypse, and a new Afterword by the Author, which sets the two pieces in their creative context.DOC CHAOS takes the literary genealogy of doctors Frankenstein, Faustroll and Benway into the nuclear age and beyond. A love story, that makes Fifty Shades of Grey look like kindergarten games...REVIEWS"No one could be fully prepared for DOC CHAOS. This is a comedy of terrors." - Don Watson, NME."A hugely entertaining book, full of humour, satire, and an appealing, idiosyncratic perception of the way things are." - Dale Luciano, the Comics Journal."The creators of DOC CHAOS face up to the unbridled crap which is threatening our existence. DOC CHAOS hopes the forces of authority will slip on their own banana skins. Fast-moving and funny." - Graeme Basset, Infinity.

Box Full of Hell


Matt Groening - 1988
    Boxed set containing Matt Groening's first three Life in Hell books: Love is Hell, Work is Hell, and School is Hell.

The Best of Neat Stuff


Peter Bagge - 1988
    

Rose Is Rose: It Takes Two to Tickle


Pat Brady - 1988
    

Eyebeam, Teetering on the Blink


Sam Hurt - 1988
    (There were originally seven paperback collections. This is the only one that isn't completely sold out) Ratliff steals Beth from Rod (Studmuffins), who, enraged, chases Ratliff through history in the time machine. Peaches steals an alien chariot, becomes Queen of the Tricycle Club, and terrorizes IM4U the robot.

Taboo #1


Stephen R. BissetteCharles Burns - 1988
    The series began as a horror anthology, but soon branched out into other genres as well.This first issue features work from Alan Moore, Charles Burns, Eddie Campbell, Chester Brown, Charles Vess, and many others.

Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures Comic Album


Carl Barks - 1988
    Donald finds a sign which offers a $2000.00 reward for the capture of some cattle rustlers and naturally fills up to the task.

Marmaduke…Again?


Brad Anderson - 1988
    Syndicated in over 700 newspapers with a readership of over 75 million, Marmaduke has built up a loyal following that placed him at #8 in the New York Daily News' latest "Great Comics Poll".

Meatmen Continues, an Anthology of Gay Male Comics Volume 4 (Meatmen, Volume 4)


Winston Leyland - 1988
    

Hagar the Horrible: Excuse Me!


Dik Browne - 1988
    

The Trials / The Sacrifice


Vicente Segrelles - 1988
    

Batman: A Death in the Family


Jim Starlin - 1988
    Please do not combine with the other Batman: A Death in the Family entry.Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.Collects BATMAN #426-429, 440-442 and THE NEW TITANS #60-61.

Zenith Book One: Tygers


Grant Morrison - 1988
    Or so he thinks. He's about to get a huge wake-up call, courtesy of a WWII legacy that won't stay buried and a multi-dimensional race of soul-eating gods that want to re-shape Earth and its inhabitants in their own image.

Donelan's Back: More of Your Favorite Cartoons from the Advocate


Gerard Donelan - 1988
    

Marvel Masterworks Vol. 5: The Amazing Spider-Man Spider-Man Nos. 11-20


Stan Lee - 1988
    It was August, 1961 and change was in the air. Throughout the nation, a new comic book filled the stands, heralding an era of creativity soon to be dubbed the Marvel Age of Comics. Fantastic Four #1 did not feature the squeaky clean heroes of yesteryear, clad in gaudy primary colors and hiding behind secret identities. These were real characters placed in extraordinary circumstances. They lived together, they fought amongst each other, and sometimes they even lost to the bad guys. This was more than a change in attitude; it was the beginning of something entirely different. And readers couldn't get enough. Introduction / Stan Lee --Turning Point --Unmasked by Doctor Octopus! --Menace of ... Mysterio! --Grotesque adventure of the Green Goblin --Kraven the hunter! --Duel with daredevil --Return of the Green Goblin! --End of Spider-Man! --Spidey strikes back! --Coming of the scorpion!

Garfield Night/Xmas


Jim Davis - 1988
    Not a word has been changed, but with reindeer that look like Odie with antlers, and Garfield leaving out a plate of lasagna for Santa, the story has never been more entertaining.

The 'Nam: Volume 2


Doug Murray - 1988
    

Shred This Book!: The Scandalous Cartoons of Doug Marlette


Doug Marlette - 1988
    

The Return of B.C. Rides Again: A B.C. Collection


Johnny Hart - 1988
    collection, everyone's favorite cavepeople are back, discovering the wheel, consulting with psychics, turning harebrained ideas into successful small-business ventures and more.

Green Arrow, Vol. 1: Hunters Moon


Mike Grell - 1988
    These stories, written by Mike Grell, repositioned Green Arrow as an inner city crusader for justice who deals not only with super-villains but also with street level crime.Collecting: Green Arrow 1-6

The New Guardians #2


Cary Bates - 1988
    

Phantom-The Masked Avenger Part 1 ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 8 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 8

Phantom-Cave of Evil ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 24 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 24

Phantom-The Masked Avenger Part 2 ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 9 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 9

Phantom-The Legend Of The Flying Horse Part 2 ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 48 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 48

Phantom-The Masked Avenger Part 3 ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 10 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 10

Phantom-The Cult of Assassins ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 16 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 16

Love and Rockets #26


Jaime Hernández - 1988
    "In The Valley of the Polar Bears"by Jaime"Human Diastrophism Part Six"by Gilbert

Stray Toasters Model Three


Bill Sienkiewicz - 1988
    Than Over There"Under normal circumstances, Egon Rustamagik might've been happy to be reunited with his old flame, Abby; But Egon is too wrapped up in trying to solve the eerie murders that have been rocking the city... and it looks like Abby's son is involved!Full Color (Painted)$3.50

Love and Rockets #27


Jaime Hernández - 1988
    "Beep Beep" by Gilbert"In The Valley of the Polar Bears" Part Twoby JaimeA Folk Tale by Gilbert

Love and Rockets #28


Jaime Hernández - 1988
    Boxer, Bikini, or Brief" by Jaime"Tear It Up, Terry Downe" by Jaime"Li'l Ray and the Gang" by Jaime"Frida" by Beto"Lar Dog: Boy's Night Out #1398"by Jaime

Starman (1988-1992) #1


Roger Stern - 1988
    But you haven't seen anything like this all-new interpretation of Starman. The name may be the same, but that's where all similarities end. Starman's a superhero who doesn't know how he got to be that way...or even the full extent of his spectacular powers. But that doesn't mean he can't put his powers to good use while he's waiting to find out.

Lat with a Punch


Lat - 1988
    

The Reticent Heart and Other Stories


Gilbert Hernández - 1988
    

Speed Racer Classics, Volume 1


Tatsuo Youshida - 1988
    Speed Racer is back! Follow the classic adventures of one of the most popular teenagers in the world! Along with his girlfriend Trixie, his kid-brother Spridle, Spridle's pet chimp, Chim-Chim ans Speed's older brother Rex as the mysterious Racer-X, Speed Racer Classics guarantees to take you on the most exciting adventures!Go Speed Racer Go!!

MD


Larry Stark - 1988
    was a short lived comic book published by EC Comics in 1955. M.D. was unlike practically any other comic published, focusing on medical stories, surgical practices and the day-to-day work of doctors. Each issue featured four stories, plus at least one text piece about a real-life major medical figure.M.D. was reprinted as part of publisher Russ Cochran's Complete EC Library collection.[adapated from Wikipedia: M.D. (comics)]

Underground Classics: The Forty Year Old Hippie


Ted Richards - 1988
    

Madrake-The Under Sea Killer Monster 1 & 2 ( Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 14 & 15 )


Lee Falk - 1988
    Indrajal Comics Vol 25 No 14 & 15

Stray Toasters Model Two


Bill Sienkiewicz - 1988
    "Carrion"Egon Rustamagik is slowly getting closer to finding the master mind behind a series of bizarre slayings; But the hunter becomes the hunted when Egon finds himself being stalked by the killer robot, Big Deddy!Full color (Paint)$3.50

The American, Volume 1


Mark Verheiden - 1988
    

ファイブスター物語 (2)


永野護 - 1988
    The story is staged at an alien cluster of four major planetary systems. The God of Light, Amaterasu, the immortal emperor of the Grees Kingdom on the Delta Belune planet, is destined to rule the whole Joker System. He and Lachesis, his bride and fatima, are the main characters of this epic story. -- Wikipedia.

Venice, birth of a city


Piero Ventura - 1988
    Full-color illustrations.

Real Love: The Best of the Simon and Kirby Romance Comics


Joe Simon - 1988
    

Hagar the Horrible: Vikings Are Fun (Best of Hagar the Horrible, Vol 1)


Dik Browne - 1988
    

The Art of Jack Davis!


Hank Harrison - 1988
    

Sex in the Comics


Maurice Horn - 1988
    

Cosmic Odyssey, Book One: Discovery


Jim Starlin - 1988
    Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather and Darkseid…but that time has come and the story is told in COSMIC ODYSSEY. Metron has at last unlocked the secret of the mysterious Anti-Life Equation, the very meaning of life itself…throwing the fate of the entire universe into question. The only chance for salvation is a hastily assembled team of the universe's greatest heroes, consisting of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, Orion and others…operating under the joint supervision of Highfather and Darkseid.

The Royal Family Pop-Up Book


Patrick Montague-Smith - 1988