Best of
Comics

1997

Dustcovers: The Collected Sandman Covers, 1989-1996


Dave McKean - 1997
    Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE QUOTABLE SANDMAN HC, this comprehensive collection contains all the painted covers that Dave McKean produced for THE SANDMAN series, including all the collections, one-shots, trading cards, and more. Writer Neil Gaiman and McKean offer running commentary throughout. SC, 8x11, 208pg, FC

Batman: The Long Halloween


Jeph Loeb - 1997
    Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the clock as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman's deadly enemy, Two-Face.

Johnny the Homicidal Maniac: Director's Cut


Jhonen Vásquez - 1997
    Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and--oh, yeah--his victims in various states of torture. Join Nny as he frightens the little boy next door (Todd, known to fans of Vasquez's work as Squee), thirsts for Cherry Brain Freezies, attempts suicide, draws Happy Noodle Boy, and tries to uncover the meaning of his homicidal existence.

Elric: Stormbringer


P. Craig Russell - 1997
    Greatest of these heroes was a doom-driven adventurer who bore a runeblade that he loathed. His name was Elric of Melniboni, king of ruins, and lord of a scattered race that once ruled the world. Legendary artist P. Craig Russell adapts Michael Moorcock's climactic Elric novel -- the grand story of the final battle between Law and Chaos -- to the comics format. This is Russell's finest work yet, and the greatest Elric epic of them all, combining the best elements of horror, sword, and sorcery into one amazingly powerful story.

Stories of Shiva: 5 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)


Anant Pai - 1997
    Lord Brahma is the creator, Lord Vishnu the protector and Lord Shiva the destroyer. The aim of comic book is to make the children aware of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped on the same scale as Lord Vishnu in the Hindu households. He wreaks terror in the hearts of the evil minded and is regarded with warmth and piety among the good hearted. He resides in Mount Kailash and never fails to answer the prayers for help from his devotees. The different stories in this collection are Sati and Shiva, Shiva and Parvati and Tales of Shiva, Ganesha and Karttikeya.

FoxTrot Beyond a Doubt


Bill Amend - 1997
    Between son Jason's elaborate schemes, daughter Paige's attempts at cooking, and son Peter's indoor football games, life is rarely dull for parents Andy and Roger Fox.In this treasury, which is comprised of bestsellers At Least This Place Sells T-Shirts and The Return of the Lone Iguana, the Foxes find themselves again surviving an amusing round of adventure, from their summer vacation at Fun-Fun Universe, to Paige's adventures in baby-sitting, to Jason's inaugural ice-cream date. At the same time, the Foxes also face a variety of real-life situations, from thermostat wars to forced vegetarianism to Roger's challenges with a workplace efficiency expert. All in all, this spirited family of five gives fans by the millions a daily dose of reality with a side-splitting helping of humor.

The Complete Guide to Asterix


Peter Kessler - 1997
    It contains information about the books, from the challenge of translating them to the history of Dogmatix.

The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book


Robert Crumb - 1997
    Crumb Coffee Table Art Book was hailed as an original & audacious celebration of artistic genius & American popular culture. This paperback edition makes the best of this author available in a price that fans of comic book art are sure to appreciate.

Cats and Dogs: Mutts II


Patrick McDonnell - 1997
    Earl and Mooch interact with each other, their human guardians and a large cast of neighborhood animals.Mutts explores the special bond between animals and their guardians, and the endearing friendship of Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat. It strikes a delicate balance between joy, fun and responsible social commentary. Mutts has been recognized for its distinctive style, heartwarming humor and compassionate advocacy for animal issues.

More Shtuff - Mutts III


Patrick McDonnell - 1997
    Earl and Mooch interact with each other, their human guardians and a large cast of neighborhood animals.Mutts explores the special bond between animals and their guardians, and the endearing friendship of Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat. It strikes a delicate balance between joy, fun and responsible social commentary. Mutts has been recognized for its distinctive style, heartwarming humor and compassionate advocacy for animal issues.

A Baby Blues Treasury: The Super-Absorbent, Biodegradable, Family-Size Baby Blues


Rick Kirkman - 1997
    Cartoons provide a humorous view of the frustrations and rewards of parenthood as Wanda and Darryl adjust to life with young children Zoe and Ham.

Superman Archives, Vol. 1


Jerry SiegelFred Guardineer - 1997
    This hardcover collection includes the early Superman comics that recount the Golden Age adventures of the Man of Steel. From his perilous escape from the doomed planet Krypton to his high-flying adventures in Metropolis and everything in between, this is a must-have edition for the discerning Superman collector or fan.

Batman Archives, Vol. 1


Bill Finger - 1997
    1 is a remarkable look back at the early adventures that built the foundation for the legend of the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder. Showcasing artwork by Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, this amazing hardcover edition features the first appearances of Batman, Robin, Professor Hugo Strange, and the freakish Clayface. Also included in this beautiful archive edition is one of Batman's first confrontations with the madman who would become his greatest rival, the demented and deadly Joker.

Asterix Forever!


René Goscinny - 1997
    This volume contains six Asterix stories: "Asterix and the Great Divide"; "Asterix and the Magic Carpet"; "Operation Getafix"; "Asterix and the Secret Weapon"; "How Obelix fell into the Magic Potion"; and "Asterix Conquers America".

Flaming Carrot Comics: The Wild Shall Wild Remain! (Flaming Carrot Collected Album No. 2)


Bob Burden - 1997
    Now that's a superhero! This big fat book is hot off the press, chock-full of a second installment of the Flaming Carrot's undisputed gallantry and certitude. Such acts of bravado as inserting carrot sticks up fat dope-dealers' noses, defending the world from a communist plot that changes women's cellulite into a weapon of mass destruction, and unraveling the conundrum of a diabolical technology that turns a Republican governor's head into a...baby head! And all our champion of justice wants in return for his efforts is money to buy golf balls the size of hail! FC just keeps getting sillier and sillier, and better and better. Oh, and as usual, there's lots of provocative women in cutoffs and tight tops…

The Dreaming: Beyond the Shores of Night


Terry LaBan - 1997
    This collection features Cain and Abel, Lucien the Librarian, Eve, Matthew the Raven, gargoyles Goldie and Gregory, and other faces familiar in The Sandman, as well as some fascinating new characters. Told with a blend of seductive charm and sly humor, this book offers a glimpse of the range and diversity of The Dreaming series.

The Best of Little Nemo in Slumberland


Winsor McCay - 1997
    As astonishing today as when it was published almost a century ago, Little Nemo is considered by many critics and artists to be the greatest comic strip of all time. Though the strip only ran intermittenly from 1905 to 1927, Winsor McCay continues to be honored as the master of the art form for his brilliant concept, color, and design. Drawn in art nouveau style, the weekly strip detailed the dreams of a six-year-old boy whose fantasy world was filled with adventure, humor, joy, fear, monsters, princesses, and surprises at every turn. Each page is a self-enclosed episode where Little Nemo encounters memorable characters, unbelievable joys, and menacing dangers, all within a stunning landscape of beauty and majesty called Slumberland. In The Best of Little Nemo, editor Richard Marschall has selected close to 200 of the very best strips written and illustrated by McCay. All are reproduced in color, in an oversized format to fit the scale of their original newspaper layout, and printed exactly as they first appeared. Also included are homages to Winsor McCay written by such creative masters as Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Maurice Sendak, animator Chuck Jones, and several others.

Flaming Carrot Comics: Man of Mystery! (Flaming Carrot Collected Album No. 1)


Bob Burden - 1997
    Moon goons raid a redneck picnic. An Advanced Scientific Weapon turns Martians into door-to-door salesmen. A notorious villain grinds innocents up with a lawnmower, then goes home to eat vanilla wafers in the bathtub. No, it's not The Collected Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, it's the mid-'80s icon of tomfoolery, the Champion of Justice, the Dreadnought of Chicanery...the Flaming Carrot. A gun in one hand, a knife in the other (and, naturally, a fiery carrot for a head), 'FC' tackles terrorist death squads, communist hordes, and road hogs from outer space in this wonderful trade reissue of FC comics #1-3, plus previously unreleased material. Cited as "more fun than a Toyota-thon tent-sale with free hot dogs," this guy throws stink bombs, climbs walls with toilet plungers, and wears scuba flippers; and his nuclear-powered pogo stick enables him to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Okay, maybe it's not as important as The Collected Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, but seriously, what would you rather have on your bookshelf? The back blurb says it all: "Life's not worth living without banana bread, white-wall tires, and Flaming Carrot Comics!" —Edward Lee

Scud: The Disposable Assassin Vol. 3 - Solid Gold Bomb


Rob Schrab - 1997
    The biggest Fireman Press trade paperback yet! This book picks up where "Programmed For Damage" leaves off. Scud fights the first werewolf to land on the moon, gets back his robot arm, wins the Mr. Tough Guy competition, gets laid, and comes to blows with his two greateast enemies: Voodoo Ben and Jeff. This collection of works features the introductions to Sussudio, Oswald and the Superior Alien Military Patriot.

Quantum and Woody: The Director's Cut


Christopher J. Priest - 1997
    But, they were not a couple. They were best friends. One day, Woody disappeared from their sheltered uppercrust life, abandoning his best friend. But, they were not a couple.Now these two former best friends are stuck with each other for the rest of their lives, trying to make sense of everything as superheroes. But they are not a couple. Can Quantum & Woody--and their pet goat, Vincent--handle the new responsibility thrust upon them, o will they drive each other crazy?

Madman Volume 2


Mike Allred - 1997
    This book features everyone's favorite yo-yo slinging super-hero, Madman, in his first full-color adventure Robots Dinosaurs Frank and Joe's first kiss This one's got it all, including the artwork that made Mike Allred a star

All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned from My Golf-Playing Cats: A Collection of Tom the Dancing Bug Comic Strips


Ruben Bolling - 1997
    Bolling's work has appeared in National Lampoon, The Funny Paper, and the Harvard Law Record. Recent Harvard Law School graduate Bolling is a practicing attorney. 80 cartoons.

Sherman's Lagoon: Ate That, What's Next?


Jim Toomey - 1997
    Then there was the Little Mermaid. Today, thanks to Jim Toomey, it's Sherman's Lagoon, a satirical, sea-floor look at popular culture as showcased through the lives of a lovable shark and his waterborne cronies. Sherman's the somewhat dim-witted but happy-go-lucky shark who takes us for a wonderful ride beneath the waves. This Jaws-less jokester teams up with a veritable school of bottom-dwelling denizens to deliver one of the funniest creations on land or sea. With an imaginative storyline and creatively rendered characters, Sherman's Lagoon has captured a considerable following.  Sherman—who never allows thinking to interfere with life's simple pleasures, especially eating—is joined by Fillmore, his trusty turtle sidekick; Megan, his significant shark other; Hawthorne, the irascible hermit crab; and a host of other Neptunian neighbors occupying the lagoon of an imaginary South Pacific island called Kapupu.  In Sherman's Lagoon: Ate That, What's Next?, this cast of coral reef critters never fails to amuse. Consider Sherman opening a wrapped holiday gift box only to find a putrid dead fish—and loving it! Or the day he and Fillmore contemplate plunging to the deepest depths of the ocean, in order to recover Fillmore's fumbled Ninja Turtle Decoder Ring. The fun and laughs never end!

Stone Soup


Jan Eliot - 1997
    Stone Soup is a funny, irreverent, sympathetic comic strip read by more than 8 million people every day. This first collection, with forward by Lynn Johnston, creator of For Better or For Worse, will help you find the humor in modern family.

Hellblazer: Freezes Over


Brian Azzarello - 1997
    Reprinting issues #157-163 of the series, HELLBLAZER: FREEZES OVER collects the ...Freezes Over storyline illustrated by Marcelo Frusin (HELLBLAZER: GOOD INTENTIONS) as well as the one-shot ...And Buried? illustrated by Steve Dillon (PREACHER) and the 2-part Lapdogs and Englishmen illustrated by Guy Davis (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE). In these three episodes, after another unwelcome meeting with FBI Agent Turro, Constantine continues his journey through America's back roads. For more information, see the feature article. (STAR MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 168pg, FC

Vikramaditya's Throne (Amar Chitra Katha)


Anant Pai - 1997
    It is said that, due to a curse, thirty-two apsaras were turned into statues that supported the throne. Raja Bhoja was instrumental in releasing them from the curse by patiently listening to each of their stories, thirty-two in all, on the life and adventures of the magnanimous Vikramaditya.The story of the throne, the thirty-two stories as narrated by the statues, and the twenty-five stories told by Vetala to Vikramaditya on one of his adventures, are all contained in the original Sanskrit work Vikrama Charita, written between the 11th and 13th Centuries. The stories changed as they traveled across several regions of the country and were retold in different languages. Today we find many different versions of the same stories coming from different parts of the country.

Dances With Sheep: A K Chronicles Compendium


Keith Knight - 1997
    Whether depicting zany adventures about buying condoms and living with out-of-control roommates or confronting more serious issues like racism and urban squalor, Keith Knight's comics are simultaneously twisted and insightful.

Tundra


Chad Carpenter - 1997
    This is an important addition to any self-respecting bathroom library!

Jeg Arne (Arne And, #1-4)


Charlie Christensen - 1997
    

Asoka The Great ( Amar Chitra Katha 037 )


Anant Pai - 1997
    But Asoka stands above them all because he is the only one who at the zenith of his conquests saw the futility of violence and had the courage to renounce it . That is why H. G. Wells in his " Short History Of The World " says that Asoka's " reign for eight and twenty years was one of the brightest interludes in the troubled history of Mankind " Wells goes on to say , " Such was Asoka , the greatest of kings. He was far in advance of his age. " This Volume is based on the original research of the author into Mahavamsa , Dipavamsa , Commentary on Mahavamsa and the edicts of Asoka. Pali manuscripts and other secondary sources have also been extensively studied in gleaning facts which should kindle a new interest in Asoka the Great

Farewell, Moonshadow


J.M. DeMatteis - 1997
    

Madams are from Mars, maids are from Venus


S. Francis - 1997
    A collection of South Africa's most popular comic strip.

Pogo, Vol. 7


Walt Kelly - 1997
    A masterpiece of comic strip art, Kelly transcended his anthropomorphic genre by crafting the sharpest political and social satire the funny pages had ever seen, not to mention the most inimitable and lasting character dialects since George Herriman. Vol. 1 begins with the strip's debut in 1948; each chronological volume contains a year's worth of strips. The following volumes are currently in stock:

The Collected Checkered Demon


S. Clay Wilson - 1997
    His wild stories of pirates, bikers, and deviants, centering around the character of the Checkered Demon, have kept their humor and philosophical bent while keeping their author far from mainstream comics publishing.

Scud: The Disposable Assassin Vol. 2 - Programmed For Damage


Rob Schrab - 1997
    This is the only place you'll ever be able to find issue 5. PLUS: Foreward by Mondy Carter. Idiot guides to cast list and Jeff samples. "Scud in a nut shell." Original sketches of Scud characters. Prose from Dan Harmon, the mail room marauder. This book relives Scud's journey down south, his rematch with Jeff, his human arm, his introduction to Drywall and his brief stint with an afro.

Facetasm: A Creepy Mix and Match Book of Gross Face Mutations!


Charles Burns - 1997
    This new version is just as cool and creepy, but is in a different size and format. Faces are die-cut into three sections and held by concealed wire-o so they can be flipped back and forth.

Pogo, Vol. 6


Walt Kelly - 1997
    A masterpiece of comic strip art, Kelly transcended his anthropomorphic genre by crafting the sharpest political and social satire the funny pages had ever seen, not to mention the most inimitable and lasting character dialects since George Herriman. Vol. 1 begins with the strip's debut in 1948; each chronological volume contains a year's worth of strips. The following volumes are currently in stock:

Scud: The Disposable Assassin Vol. 4 - The Yellow Horseman


Rob Schrab - 1997
    This book finishes your Scud collection with HORSE. Scud and Sussudio battle The Producer, the evils of Middle Earth, jocks, and utter damnation all in the final five Scud books.

Asterix The Conqueror


René Goscinny - 1997
    

Cheryl Blossom #3


Dan Parent - 1997
    

The Wolfrider's Guide to the World of Elfquest


Theresa Robeson - 1997
    An exhaustive and encyclopedic compilation of every known fact, figure, and statistic pertaining to the 20-year (and ongoing) saga of the Wolfriders and their many friends and foes, it is arranged by general topic, indexed, and has color plates by Wendy Pini.

Gen¹³ Bootleg: Grunge the Movie


Adam Warren - 1997
    Follow the adventures of Grunge as he strolls with Roxy down the scenic streets of La Jolla planning his imminent full-scale takeover of the Hong Kong action flick market. Exploitation and product placement abound. Yahoo!

Grimmy: King of the Heap


Mike Peters - 1997
    The Top Banana. The Kings of the Heap!He's bold. He's dashing. He puts the pomp is pompous. More important: He's never met a leftover he wouldn't eat. He's Grimmy! Lord of the realm and master of all he surveys. Okay...so big deal if his kingdom is an alley and his castle a garbage can. Grimmy is the Henry VIII of canines. And his millions of bullish fans worldwide wouldn't have him any other way.Hail Grimmy! King of the Heap!

Crumb Family Comics


Robert Crumb - 1997
    The metaphsics of the family's unique dynamics is carefully laid out by brother Maxon In his introduction Further insights are then gleaned in Charles letters to Robert, and Rober's journal pages. The cartooning is of course, magnificent! From Charlest ropey priates to daughter Sophief hip self-representations and cutesy animals, this family sure can draw Features work by Maxon. Charles, Robert, Sophie, and Jesse Crumb, and Aline Kominisky-Crumb.

Meatmen: An Anthology Of Gay Male Comics, Volume 20


Winston Leyland - 1997
    

Theatre of Cruelty


Marc Tessier - 1997
    "The Sleeping Heart," "The Theatre of Cruelty," "The Lovers," and "To Chandra from Surya" filter autobiographical fragments through the dream world, plumbing the depths of the psyche, mining the mythology of our collective unconscious. Written and drawn over a five-year period, each tale in The Theatre Of Cruelty is a rollercoaster ride through hell and heaven, fueled by a quest to capture the truth through the power of imagination. b&w, 80pg

The Replacement God


Zander Cannon - 1997
    Series creator Zander Cannon garnered a Harvey Award nomination for his work on this series, before going on to win an Eisner along with Alan Moore and Gene Ha for Top Ten. Many of these issues are out of print, and this collection is the best introduction to Zander's work. It will especially appeal to fans of fantasy books and good old-fashioned adventure tales.

The American Journal Of Anthropomorphics (Book 4)


Darrell Benvenuto - 1997
    The answer is relatively simple -- an anthropomorphic character is any object or animal that is given human-like attributes that they would not normally possess. This type of character is most often seen in today's cartoons, where the industry term "funny animals" is used to describe them. But when you think about it, you realize that this sort of characterization is all about us; they are used to sell cereals, video games, snack foods, clothing... the use of "funny animals" in advertising has been growing constantly, and shows no sign of abating. However, unlike other genres, the anthropomorphic character artist occupies a special niche in the industry. Despite the focused need for highly talented artists in this area, advertising agencies and other companies often have very few sources to draw upon for quality artwork. Their normal "stable" of artists aren't really up to the task, as it takes years of very specialized effort to be able to draw animal characters truly well. Often these firms wind up making do with lower quality art than they could have had -- and losing out on sales a more attention-catching character might have brought in. The Journal was designed to act as a middle ground where demand could find supply, and everyone would benefit thereby. It acts as volumes of "headshots" do for actors -- interested companies and individuals who want to commission an artist from the Journal will find their direct contact information inside -- along with specific rates for illustration, if available... a cost-saving benefit you would find almost nowhere else in the artistic world. Furthermore, unlike industry "black books" that can charge upwards of $3,000 per page for the "priviledge" of an artist being able to feature his work in them, the American Journal charges the artists that participate nothing. Not one thin dime. It is, for them, a free resource and service. A concerted effort was made to produce a very high quality product; from the layout and content to the selection of paper, cover stock and binding. We hope you enjoy it, and appreciate your supporting our efforts on behalf of our artists contained within.

The Amazing Gooney Bird: The Saga of the Legendary DC-3/C-47


Carroll V. Glines - 1997
    It has many names and designations - Skytrain, Spooky, Puff the Magic Dragon, DC-3, C-47, R4D, Li-2 and others. But the name that most pilots know it by is the Gooney Bird. And it has played many roles besides being an aerial workhorse to transport people and cargo. It has been a bomber, fighter, airborne communications center, amphibian, living quarters, hospital, flying washing machine, and command post. When some of the more than 10,000 built, and additional hundreds in Japan and Russia, ended their days, they have been made into a hamburger stand, tea house, mobile home, seaside cottage, an officers club and even a chicken coop. Many have been put on static display at more than 200 museums around the world. After more than sixty years, 1,000 of them are still flying the world\s skies. The DC-3/C-47 has surpassed all other aircraft ever built in faithful service, dependability and achievement. This is the story of its conception, design and amazing life in war and peace. Carroll glines is also the author of The Doolittle Raid, Attack on Yamamoto, and Chennault\s Forgotten Warriors: The Saga of the 308th Bomb Group in China (all available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).

Myst:


Lovern Kindzierski - 1997
    Art by Doug Wheatley. Over three million people have been captivated by the MYST® CD-ROM game spending countless hours seeking to unravel its many secrets. Now the intrigue and adventure is revealed! Timed to coincide with the release of the long-awaited sequel RIVEN(TM), this comics series will explain never-before-revealed elements of the MYST® story! It focuses on Atrus, the creator of MYST island, and his sons Sirrus and Achenar.

ClanDestine Classic


Alan Davis - 1997
    and A.I.M. are waiting for them! Centuries-old patriarch Adam Destine knows the disastrous duo has a lot to learn about power and responsibility...and we all know who's the web-spinning specialist on that, don't we? Plus Adam and his super-powered scions join the X-Men in a demonic debacle against the sinister Synraith! Also guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer and the Invaders Collecting Clandestine #1-8, Marvel Comics Presents #158 and X-Men & Clandestine #1-2.

The Big Book of the Unexplained


Doug Moench - 1997
    All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.Some of our books may have slightly worn corners, and minor creases to the covers. Please note the cover may sometimes be different to the one shown.

Rupert Annual: No. 62


Ian Robinson - 1997
    

Archie's Ten Issue Collector's Singles Vol. 1, #1


Joe Edwards - 1997
    1 No. 1. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Food Choice," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie's mom tries to get Archie on the phone as he travels to all of his friends' houses looking for ideas on a Mother's Day present. "Diamond Demon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; While playing baseball with the gang, Dilton reveals that an application of physics can lead to better pitches and hits. "Blow the Man Down," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Fred and Horace get into battle when leaves from Horace's tree end up blown into Fred's yard. Archie's Mind Maze Puzzle.

The Legend Of Desperate Dan


D.C. Thomson & Company Limited - 1997
    

I'm Ink, Therefore I Am!: Farley's San Francisco Chronicles


Phil Frank - 1997
    I'm Ink, Therefore I Am! gathers a collection of about 300 strips, originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle, from 1990 through 1996. Though local in orientation, the cartoons address situations that arise anywhere people live, work, and vote in significant numbers. Characters such as Baba Re Bop, Bruinhilda, Bruce D. Raven, Orwell T. Catt, and, of course, Farley himself are involved in mayoral elections, voter referendums, the local sports scene, and the social climate.Phil Frank's cartoons are dearly loved and followed daily by a local cadre of fans, making "Farley" one of San Francisco's most recognized and reliable landmarks.

Khooni Khandaan


Anupam Sinha - 1997
    And it turns out that the younger son is none other than Dhruv's father Shyam! Dhruv is the legitimate heir of his father and under the clause should sign the sale deed. Marcella knew that making Dhruv agree to their terms would be a tough nut to crack to hence they decide to have him eliminated! A masked man is overhearing this conversation and is determined to protect Dhruv! He shall try to protect Dhruv and yet avoid making any contact with him. Will the true identity of the masked man be revealed? Dhruv's life is in a total turmoil when a mysterious caller informs him that his father's true identity is Raghuvansi who is wanted by the police for a heinous murder?

The Adventures of Meng and Ecker


David Britton - 1997
    

Charlie Brown: Not Your Average Blockhead


Charles M. Schulz - 1997
    Did you know that Charlie Brown was named for a friend with whom Charles M. Schultz worked at Art Instruction, Inc. correspondence school? Charlie Brown (the man) inspired Schultz to draw what he calls Charlie Brown's round, ordinary face. This ordinary face became symbolic of everyman everywhere; who went on to become the world's most beloved loser. The Charlie Brown we know and love is the brunt of the Peanuts gang's jokes, manager of a baseball team that has never won and is hopelessly devoted to his unrequited love, the little red-headed girl. We also know that he has a heart of gold and is a devoted friend.The pages of Charlie Brown: Not Your Average Blockhead celebrate everything about the kid with the funny squiggle on his head and familiar zigzag shirt. The classic strips and special interactive features in each chapter will keep you turning page after page and bursting with laughter.With a foreward by Andrea Podley, the founder and editor of the world-wide Peanuts Collectors Club, and with an introduction by Charles M. Schultz himself, this treasury is a must for Charlie Brown and Peanuts fans everywhere.

2020 Visions #6: La Tormenta part 3


Jamie Delano - 1997
    From symbiotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful.

2020 Visions #8: Renegade part 2


Jamie Delano - 1997
    From symbiotic venereal diseases to exclusive human breeding facilities, the future never looked so bleak, or so hopeful.

The Art of Giorgio Cavazzano


Luca Boschi - 1997
    Catalogo della personale dedicata a Giorgio Cavazzano svoltasi a Lucca Comics autunnale del 1997.

Legionnaires: Book Four (Legionnaires #37-42, Legion of Super-Heroes v4 #81-87, Annual #7, Showcase ‘96 #8, 10-12, Adventures of Superman #540, Superman v2 #119, Power of Shazam! Annual 1)


Tom McCrawLee Moder - 1997
    

Heartbreakers Bust Out


Anina Bennett - 1997
    Much to her surprise, the experiment was a complete success: she's now surrounded by full-grown, genetically enhanced doppelgangers! Sorenson's Delta-series clones act as her research assistants, and her Beta clones-a.k.a. the Heartbreakers-are loyal bodyguards who can kick butt like nobody's business. Unfortunately, Sorenson's employers at the Biovoc corporation are using her discoveries to create a slave caste of clone laborers. When she begins developing an even more powerful genetic-engineering tool, Sorenson decides to conceal her new research from Biovoc. It's a decision that may well prove fatal.

After the War


Werner Bischof - 1997
    Each book includes more than forty duotone or color images and represents an original approach to a particular theme by one of the century's finest documentary or fine-art photographers.This extraordinary portrait of Europe's slow emergence from the rubble of World War ll documents in luminous images Werner Bischof's travels through Germany France, Hungary, Greece, and Italy during a time of profound transition in both countryside and city.

Laughter is the Best Exercise


Charles M. Schulz - 1997
    Here's Snoopy's guide to getting in shape. A Peanuts "RM" at Work & Play Book.

As Naughty As She Wants to Be (Adventures of Midge the Bitchy Bitch)


Roberta Gregory - 1997
    The lead character in most is Bitchy Bitch, the perma-nently PMS'd and PO'd embodiment of the female id, who also stars in her own series of cartoon shorts on the Oxygen Network's X-Chromosome animated series.The raunchiest collection, focusing on Bitchy's sexual excapades.

Juggernaught


Joe Kelly - 1997
    There, he deals with local troublemaker, Marvin. Afterwards, he is approached by a beautiful woman named Alex. Cain likes her and takes her on a killing spree. They enjoy each other’s company, and learn more about each other. Alex mentions that her brother is after her and wants to hurt her. Her brother, D’Spayre, watches everything from his dimension and prepares his demon army for a confrontation. He lands on Earth, and makes the Mexicans wish they want to die.

The Comic Book Price Guide 1997/1998


Duncan A. McAlpine - 1997
    The indispensable reference companion for British fans, collectors and dealers● Based on the original 1983 guide by Alan Austin, Justin Ebbs and Gary Fox● Completely updated, revised and expanded from the UK Price Guide #7● Fully illustrated throughout with classic comic covers● DC and Marvel comics listed from 1938 to the present● Independent, American and Canadian comic books● Features on the grading, preservation, storage and handling of comics● Collectors' information for Marvel, DC and independents● Prices for each comic in three grades in both $US and £UK, plus differing formats, page-counts, rarity and distribution● Major artists' and writers' work, back-ups, reprints, secondary features● First appearances index plus cross-overs and tie-ins● Eight page colour section featuring selected classic first appearances● Top 50 rarest comics in the world● Top 100 comics and titles for DC, Marvel and independents● New revised Trading and Bubble Gum Card guide

Triumph of the Whim


Adam Thrasher - 1997
    Dark humor/science fiction.

Madman Comics Volume 4: Heaven and Hell


Mike Allred - 1997
    This fourth collection chronicling the life of Frank as he makes amends with a beatnik ghoul, meets Santa Claus, gets his house fixed up, and goes on an unexpected adventure.Contains: Madman Comics #16-20

Smith Brown Jones: Alien Accountant Volume One - Calm, Cool & Collected


Jon Bean Hastings - 1997
    

Close To Home Unplugged: The Second Close to Home Anthology


John McPherson - 1997
    Offers a humorous view of family life as portrayed in the comic strip Close to home.

Fandom's Finest Comics: A Treasury of the Best Original Strips from the Classic Comics Fanzines 1958-1975


Bill SchellyLandon Chesny - 1997
    Also includes single page illustrations by at least 20 artists not in the author field, including Jim Starlin & Wendy Pini.

DEAD to rights! (Marvel Team-Up II, #1)


Tom Peyer - 1997
    The first issue of the new and improved Marvel Team-Up, featuring Spider-Man and Generation X!