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1983

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.

Big Ideas: Explanations, True Stories, Love, Nutrition, Advice, and More


Lynda Barry - 1983
    Like Girls and Boys, Big Ideas features many of her greatest cartoons, including her menacing "Poodle with a Mohawk". Line drawings throughout.

The Incal, Vol. 3


Alejandro Jodorowsky - 1983
    

They've Put Custard With My Bone!


Murray Ball - 1983
    

Garfield: The Great Lover


Jim Davis - 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 Mormon Graphic Image, 1834-1914: Cartoons, Caricatures and Illustrations


Davis Bitton - 1983
    

Superman From the 30s to the 80s


E. Nelson Bridwell - 1983