Best of
Graphic-Novels

1995

Johnny The Homicidal Maniac #1


Jhonen Vásquez - 1995
    He is a deranged serial killer, mass murderer, and spree killer who interacts with various other characters, generally by murdering them. He elaborately kills anyone who even slightly irritates him, then drains their blood and paints one of the walls in his house with it. Johnny is also willing to murder "innocent" people who, in his twisted mind, deserve their fate for some reason or another. The number of Johnny’s victims is in the dozens, if not hundreds — or perhaps even thousands. Authorities are unable to capture Johnny and seem unaware of his existence, even though his crimes are often witnessed in public and reported by the few who manage to survive.

The Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway


Steve Purcell - 1995
    Color illustrations throughout.

The Maxx, Vol. 1


Sam Kieth - 1995
    A master of denial, Julie Winters created a magical dream world where she unknowingly escapes to when reality is too much. But when the two planes of existences momentarily connected, her supernatural spirit protector merged with a homeless man and the Maxx was created. Now existing in both worlds but suffering from amnesia whenever he crosses over, the Maxx tries to battle his apparent fits of insanity as he protects Julie in both realities from the murderous sorcerer Mr. Gone and the Isz, his magical minions.

Starman: Sins of the Father


James Robinson - 1995
    During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son. Now Ted's rebellious younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent a lifetime denying. Wielding his father's power staff, the reluctant youth takes on the guise of a new Starman as he looks to avenge his brother and end the threat of the Mist once and for all.

Frank, Vol. 1


Jim Woodring - 1995
    Jim Woodring's captivating and enigmatic body of "Frank" stories is an astonishing work of imaginative splendor.Included in Volume 1 is the complete, award-winning masterpiece "Frank in the River" -- 32 pages of breathtaking painted color -- as well as 60 pages of crisply beguiling black-and-white pen-and-inkwork.

Preacher VOL 01: Gone to Texas


Garth Ennis - 1995
    But he's about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse now possesses the power of "the Word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters. He begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers from the elusive deity.

The Tick Omnibus Vol. 1: Sunday Through Wednesday


Ben Edlund - 1995
    Collecting issues 1-6 of The Tick in one volume, with a few supplemental materials.

The Spider Garden: Book One


Michael Manning - 1995
    Will she survive the attentions of her multi-sexed Mastress, the punishments of cruel dominatrix Natsu, ravishment by Tengu beast-men, and the schemes of snake-tongued Squamata Serpentine?

The Big Book of Death


Bronwyn Carlton - 1995
    THE BIG BOOK OF DEATH looks the Grim Reaper in the face and laughs, with tales of outmoded methods of execution, capital punishment, visits to famous cemeteries, body disposal, weird deaths and stupid murders and more.

The Big Book of Conspiracies


Doug Moench - 1995
    Did the Nazi Party help form the CIA? Did aliens form the Nazi Party? Are descendants of Jesus living in France? Is Jim Morrison still alive? The answers to these questions and many more may be found inside this book - or then again not.

Zhuge Liang Comes Out of Seclusion (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 3)


Luo Guanzhong - 1995
    The classic by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzong is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms when the states of Wei, Shu and Wu emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty and began to fight for power and sovereignity. It vividly depicts a series of famous battles and hundreds of historical characters in one of the most turbulent periods in China's long history. Though these exciting episodes happened more than 1,700 years ago, they are still remembered and loved by the Chinese. The popularity of the book has remained throughout the centuries and is part of China's cultural heritage. The novel has also been rendered in the performing arts as well as other literary forms.

Zhuge Liang Infuriates Zhou Yu Three Times (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 5)


Luo Guanzhong - 1995
    The classic by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzong is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms when the states of Wei, Shu and Wu emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty and began to fight for power and sovereignity. It vividly depicts a series of famous battles and hundreds of historical characters in one of the most turbulent periods in China's long history. Though these exciting episodes happened more than 1,700 years ago, they are still remembered and loved by the Chinese. The popularity of the book has remained throughout the centuries and is part of China's cultural heritage. The novel has also been rendered in the performing arts as well as other literary forms.

Guan Yu's Defeat At Maicheng (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 7)


Luo Guanzhong - 1995
    The classic by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzong is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms when the states of Wei, Shu and Wu emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty and began to fight for power and sovereignity. It vividly depicts a series of famous battles and hundreds of historical characters in one of the most turbulent periods in China's long history. Though these exciting episodes happened more than 1,700 years ago, they are still remembered and loved by the Chinese. The popularity of the book has remained throughout the centuries and is part of China's cultural heritage. The novel has also been rendered in the performing arts as well as other literary forms.

Madman Volume 1


Mike Allred - 1995
    This volume introduces Madman and the rest of eccentric citizens of Snap City: mad genius Dr. Flem, the evil Mr. Mondstadt and Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. Allred weaves colorful characters, pop culture and superheroics into heartfelt modern myth!

Photo-Journal Guide to Comics Volume 1


Ernst Gerber - 1995
    Featuring over 20,000 cover images across two oversized volumes, The Photo-Journals document comic books published during the Golden Age (1938-45) and into the dawn of the Silver Age (mid-1950s), reproducing each cover in full-color, photographed from the best possible copies of each issue available. In addition, each series listing features supplemental information noting publication year, creators, scarcity guide, and more. No comic collector's reference library is complete without these massive, informative tomes.Volume 1 features Golden and Silver Age comics listed alphabetically from A-J, including Action Comics, Archie, Batman, All-Star Comics, Captain America, Detective Comics, and many, many more!

Liu Bei Seizes Xichuan (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 6)


Luo Guanzhong - 1995
    The classic by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzong is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms when the states of Wei, Shu and Wu emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty and began to fight for power and sovereignity. It vividly depicts a series of famous battles and hundreds of historical characters in one of the most turbulent periods in China's long history. Though these exciting episodes happened more than 1,700 years ago, they are still remembered and loved by the Chinese. The popularity of the book has remained throughout the centuries and is part of China's cultural heritage. The novel has also been rendered in the performing arts as well as other literary forms.

Twisted Sisters 2: Drawing the Line


Diane Noomin - 1995
    Now Noomin is back at it with her second Twisted Sisters book, Drawing the Line. This collection features new work by Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Dame Darcy, Mary Fleener, Carol Lay, Penny Moran Van Horn, Krystine Kryttre, Carol Tyler, Carol Swain, and Noomin herself. The artists cover subjects ranging from sex, personality problems, rape, and miscarriages to cannibalism and the virgin birth.

The Power of Shazam! by Jerry Ordway, Book One


Jerry Ordway - 1995
    a path that would change his life forever.

Essential Wolverine, Vol. 1


Chris Claremont - 1995
    Experience Wolverine's battle to keep the feral berserker within in check, while trying to be the best there is at what he does.

Spider-Man Vs. Green Goblin


Stan Lee - 1995
    Throughout the years, the amazing Spider-Man has encountered many bizarre and powerful foes, but none so dangerous - none who have so often thrown his life into chaos - as the maniacal Green Goblin! Within these pages lie the greatest of Spider-Man's classic battles with his emerald-garbed arch-nemesis.

X-men Archives Featuring Captain Britain #2


Alan Davis - 1995
    Includes three stories not part of the Davis and Moore TPB.ISBN/UPC: 7-59606-04261-6-00211Wraparound cover by Alan Davis. "Friends and Neighbours," script by Dave Thorpe, art by Alan Davis; Captain Britain is on his way to help the Avant Guard put Saturnyne's enlightenment liquid into Britain's water supply when he stops to interfere in a local gang war. "If the Push Should Fail," script by Dave Thorpe, art by Alan Davis; Thinking that Jackdaw had been killed, Captain Britain is thrilled when his elf sidekick returns to help him try to negotiate a gang war between rival blocks. "A Crooked World," script by Alan Moore and Alan Davis, art by Alan Davis; The whole world has gone mad and the British government thinks Captain Britain and Saturnyne are responsible so they activate the Fury, a hero killing cybiote. "Graveyard Shift," script by Alan Moore, art by Alan Davis; Jaspers explains to Cap how he masterminded the deaths of all superheroes in this reality and why he is currently turning the world upside down. "A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair," script by Alan Moore, art by Alan Davis. Captain Britain's Uniform article by Alan Davis. "Attack of the Binary Beings!", script by Alan Davis and Paul Neary, art by Alan Davis. Reprints Captain Britain tales from Marvel Super-Heroes #384, #385, #386, #387-388, and The Daredevils #1. Cover gallery.

Ert!


Matt Feazell - 1995
    The Amazing Cynicalman! Tales of the Human Computer! Stupid Boy! All your favorites are here in this collection from Not Available Comics 1987-1994.

The Empty-City Ruse (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 8)


Luo Guanzhong - 1995
    The classic by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzong is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms when the states of Wei, Shu and Wu emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty and began to fight for power and sovereignity. It vividly depicts a series of famous battles and hundreds of historical characters in one of the most turbulent periods in China's long history. Though these exciting episodes happened more than 1,700 years ago, they are still remembered and loved by the Chinese. The popularity of the book has remained throughout the centuries and is part of China's cultural heritage. The novel has also been rendered in the performing arts as well as other literary forms.

The Comic Book Bible


Rob Suggs - 1995
    Kids ages 8 to 12 won't be able to stop reading this Bible that will plant seeds of interest in reading and studying God's Word. A picture-perfect beginning to a never-ending faith journey!

Rex


Danijel Žeželj - 1995
    He searches for both closure and bloodshed as he tracks down a love from his past to say goodbye, and then feverishly turns his eye toward hunting down the men responsible for making him the brutal beast he has become.

Artistic Comics: A Special Issue Made Up Entirely Of Excerpts From The Secret Sketchbooks Of R. Crumb!


Robert Crumb - 1995
    

Star Wars: River of Chaos #3 (of 4)


Louise Simonson - 1995
    

Star Wars: River of Chaos #2 (of 4)


Louise Simonson - 1995
    

Star Wars: River of Chaos #1 (of 4)


Louise Simonson - 1995
    

The Vault of Horror Annual 2


Johnny Craig - 1995
    Reprints issues 6-10 of The Vault of Horror, originally published by EC Comics in 1950 & 1951.

Popeye: The 60th Anniversary Collection


E.C. Segar - 1995
    This collection is a wonderful selection of Segar's comic strip, reprinted here for the devoted fan and for the modern day reader who looks forward to being entertained by the spinach eating sailor.

Those Annoying Post Bros.: Disturb The Neighbors


Matt Howarth - 1995
    is a romp through parallel worlds with the two most dangerous men alive on any reality level.

The X-Files #2 A Dismemberance of Things Past (1 of 2)


Stefan Petrucha - 1995
    Mulder and Scully are asked to investigate. The remaining witnesses are beginning to remember details that someone wants kept hidden.

Star Wars: River of Chaos #4 (of 4)


Louise Simonson - 1995
    

I've Still Got It!: A Crankshaft Collection


Tom Batiuk - 1995
    It's just another day for the sixty-something curmudgeon who's earned a soft spot in the hearts of millions of readers.Originally spun off from the popular Funky Winkerbean strip, Crankshaft is an enormously popular character in his own right. Writer Tom Batiuk and artist Chuck Ayers combine their talent and insights into a strip that deals with aging in a heartfelt and funny way. "After sixty, it's just patch, patch, patch," says Crankshaft as he waits at the doctor's office.In this Crankshaft book, I've Still Got It!, readers can follow their beloved grandfather figure as he struggles with new challenges, from a friend with Alzheimer's disease to another friend who's been mugged. Along the way, Crankshaft continues his quest to finally read all the Popular Mechanics magazines daughter Pam has given him over the years.Although readers love Crankshaft because the strip makes them laugh, they also cherish the panel's honesty about issues faced by people of all ages, from literacy to illness to crime. They also appreciate the real feelings that linger just below the surface between Crankshaft and his housemates-daughter Pam, son-in-law Jeff, and their kids Max and Mindy, his stray cat, Pickles, and his girlfriend, Grace.

Shi: Senryaku Collected Edition


Billy Tucci - 1995
    However, instead of mere pin-ups, it also gives us a small tale illustrating a small event (or debate) that happened in the life of the heroine that illustrates very clearly one of the Thirty-Six Strategies, a classic Chinese treatise on war and living. Each strategem is explained to the young warrior Ana Ishikawa by her aging sensei and grandfather Yoshitora. Thus, we learn the tactics used by the Great Khan to breach the Great Wall of China with a small army of Mongols, and we learn from the Russo-Japanese War how Ana can win the heart of a boy by focusing her affections elsewhere.

Labor's Joke Book (Workers' Democracy Special Monograph) (Workers' Democracy Special Monograph)


Paul M. Buhle - 1995
    Of course, its profusely illustrated with comics, cartoons, song lyrics, posters and more, with everyone from Woody Guthrie to R Crumb. This is the original edition from 1985. At a laughable almost 1985 price. Get it while you can.

Magician's Village: The Prelude


Kaja Blackley - 1995
    Originally intended as the prelude to a series that never developed.

The Big Book of Weirdos


Carl A. Posey - 1995
    The stories of dozens of people who are remembered for their brilliant contributions to fields from art and literature, to science and entertainment, but who were also really strange, are told here by Carl Posey and drawn by dozens of well-known cartoonists.

Fusion


Mœbius - 1995
    It covers a variety of themes including fantasy, sci-fi, nudism, super-heroes etc.

The X-Files #3 A Little Dream of Me (2 of 2)


Stefan Petrucha - 1995
    With help from the Lone Gunman gang, Scully and Mulder identify the officer. He offers Mulder the opportunity to recover his sister, Samantha. Scully discovers facts indicating that the offer may be a hoax.

Judge Dredd and the Angel Gang


John Wagner - 1995