Best of
Graphic-Novels

1983

Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Omnibus


Frank Miller - 1983
    Frank Miller's spellbinding scripts and pulse-pounding pencils herald one of Daredevil's greatest eras, just in time for the Kingpin and Bullseye's efforts to rob the Man Without Fear of everything he holds dear! Featuring the first appearances of Elektra, Stick and the Hand! The daring discovery that drew Ben Urich into Daredevil's domain of darkness! Such forgotten-yet-formidable foes as Death-Stalker and the Gladiator! Guest-starring the Hulk, the Avengers, and Power Man and Iron Fist! Collects Daredevil #158-191.

X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga


Chris Claremont - 1983
    One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, and that power has corrupted her absolutely Now they must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe.Collects X-Men #129-137.

Swamp Thing, Vol. 1: Saga of the Swamp Thing


Alan Moore - 1983
    comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book THE SWAMP THING. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history.With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, SWAMP THING's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Book One collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline.Book One begins with the story "The Anatomy Lesson," a haunting origin story that reshapes SWAMP THING mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond.

The Complete Nemesis The Warlock, Volume 1


Pat Mills - 1983
    A world devastated by nuclear warfare. Deep below ground its inhabitants try to eke out a mere existence, continually threatened by the Terminators, lead by the diabolically evil Torquemada. There is a resistance though, and a new kind of hero. Meet Nemesis the Warlock, champion of the coming rebellion!

The Incal, Vol. 3


Alejandro Jodorowsky - 1983
    

Jon Sable, Freelance


Mike Grell - 1983
    mild-mannered author of children's books... A great action adventure creation from renowned comics artist Mike Grell. Jon Sable, Freelance In book form for the first time--FULL COLOR THROUGHOUT!Special premier Issues 1 through 6The Iron MonsterDead is a Bum Dealand the Jon Sable Origin Story--A Storm Over EdenBattlemastKillzoneA Deadly Shade of Viole[n]t

The Animated Cerebus


Dave Sim - 1983
    A series of three vignettes of approximately 12 to 17 prints that were to be the basis for an animated Cerebus feature film: His First Sword Add One Mummified Bat A Well-Equipped Bar The portfolio came in two editions: a limited edition that came with an original Cerebus sketch by Dave Sim, limited to 100 copies and original price of $100. And a regular signed edition: signed on the first print, which has the introduction and a picture of Dave, original price of $12.

Swords of Cerebus Volume 5


Dave Sim - 1983
    These editions are smaller than the 'phone book editions'. All interior art is black and white. Barry Windsor Smith provides the cover art for this volume. Combines four comic issues, #17-#20.

Worlds Beyond: The Art of Chesley Bonestell


Ron Miller - 1983
    Chamberlain, Ben Bova, Robert A. Heinlein, Larry Todd, G. Harry Stine, Poul Anderson, Robert W. Bussard, Kazuaki Iwasaki, Hal Clement, Vincent Di Fate, Kerry O'Quinn, Larry Niven, Li Yuan, and Ron Cobb

Climb Every Mountain, Bounce Every Check: A Cathy Sunday Collection


Cathy Guisewite - 1983
    

Tumbleweeds Revisited


Tom K. Ryan - 1983
    

The Family Circus by Request


Bil Keane - 1983
    Fortunately he is drawing, not singing.His cartoons are hung regularly throughout America, which is more important to him than having his works hung in the Museum of Modern Art (which they are not)."How many people look at Picasso or Matisse each time they get a glass of milk?" asks Bil.He is proud of the continued popularity of The Family Circus(c) now seen in 1,500 newspapers and on millions of refrigerators.

Batman Official Annual 1984


Various - 1983
    

Zippy: Pointed Behavior


Bill Griffith - 1983
    

Mad's Vastly Overrated Al Jaffee


Al Jaffee - 1983
    

James Bond Octopussy 007 Special


Steve Moore - 1983
    The official Marvel comics adaption of the James Bond film "Octopussy"

Hägar the Horrible: Tall Tales


Dik Browne - 1983