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As I continue to de-access my extensive library here are a few gems that I’m making available. All books are hard cover and in great / like new shape! "Rip Kirby ,the First Modern Detective" Alex Raymond Vol.1 The first comprehensive collection of Alex Raymond's post-war, post-modern classic. Created by Raymond in 1946, it was a fresh approach to the crime genre, an about-face from the prevailing hard-boiled style of detective fiction. Rip Kirby was smart and sophisticated, but still a man's man. Highly conscious of the fashions of the day, Raymond also brought post-war and early-'50s chic to the comics page. The first volume reproduces, from syndicate proof sheets, every strip from the beginning, March 4, 1946, through December 4, 1948. But the real star is Raymond's lush and incomparable brushwork.(10.5” x 11.5”,309 pgs ,BW, $70+$6 shipping) "Rip Kirby ,the First Modern Detective" Alex Raymond Vol.2 While investigating crimes on both sides of the Atlantic, the urbane detective encounters beautiful and conniving women, menacing men and more than a murder or two. Meanwhile, the tension builds in his love triangle with Honey Dorian and Pagan Lee. The second volume contains nearly three years of strips, from December 6, 1948 through September 22, 1951, all drawn in Raymond's incredibly lush style.(10.5” x 11.5”,309 pgs ,BW, $60+$6 shipping) "Hal Foster ,Prince of Illustrators" /signed by author / slip case Large art portfolio and bio of noted illustrator and comic strip artist Hal Foster. Best known for his Sunday strips of "Prince Valiant", which ran for decades in many American newspapers, he was also a very accomplished illustrator of books and other publications. Illustrated throughout with B&W and color illos by Foster, and also by some of the other famous artists in the field that were influenced by him! Long out of print, and scarce now. (9”x 11”,208 pgs ,color gallery,$24+$6 shipping) "Frank Frazetta Legacy" Frank Frazetta's paintings and illustrations have set the standard for fantasy artists for the past 50 years. This collection focuses on his influence in a variety of media and genres and on his place in 20th century art history.This book includes many of Frazetta's most memorable paintings as well as revised and previously unpublished works. The art is accompanied by the artist's own observations and commentary by a number of his contemporaries.(9,5 ‘x12.5”,186 pgs ,Full Color, $40 + $6 shipping) "Winsor McCay,His Life and Art" A scholarly and in depth look at the life of the influential American cartoonist, shows examples of his advertisements, posters, editorial cartoons, comic strips, and animated films, and describes his brief career in vaudeville.Includes most of his major works including “Dream of the Rarebit Fiend” and “Little Nemo in Slumberland”.Many Color illustrations (11.5” x 13.5”,221 pgs, $30 + $6 shipping ) Paypal /CC ,US Buyers only,Please message me if interested / All sales must be completed in 48 hrs,/Please specify which book with “Takes”also

Wallace “Wally “ Wood’s art was a mainstay in the comics industry thru the early days of EC, continuing on through Mad Magazine right into the Marvel Age of comics. He also was know for his strip work and the designing of the Daredevil red costume just to name a few of his accomplishments. Here are five books that feature his remarkable detail oriented pencil and ink work. “The Complete Cannon” (SC 10,5 “X 13”) reprints the entirety of his classic sex and violence strip from the 1960s. Super-spy John Cannon is the American's answer to James Bond, fighting the Cold War with a license to kill.Always regarded as one of comics' great craftsmen, Cannon is simply one of the most beautiful strips ever produced.Created for the military newspaper “Overseas Weekly” it featured outrageous parodies of pop culture icons of the time, the Cold War, and the secret agent genre with scantily clad women to keep the soldiers attention.This oversized collection includes a section of never-before-seen Cannon ephemera in the form of sketches, notes and annotated information about the strip (VG +) “Sky Masters of the Space Force”(SC 8” x 10.5”) this book collects this revered syndicated strip which boasted Wood inking the great Jack Kirby, E’nuff Said! 52 pages Includes a color gallery (VG) Two EC reprint “Weird Science” issues featuring classic Wood covers. In case you had forgotten how great Wally Wood was these two books also include two Wood illustrated stories”The Martians “and “The Maidens Cried” to refresh your memory. (VF) “Wally’s World”(“6.5 x 10” signed by author) Chronicles Wood’s career working for various publishers and his troubled personal life leading to his suicide in 1981 .Also includes a color gallery.(VG) The “Cannon “ book alone is used on Amazon at $30 (cheapest) So let’s do all 5 books : $40 + $8 shipping PayPal / US Buyers Only ,Important : "Take" Buyers must complete payment in 48 Hrs

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Kirby fans know that the “kirby Collector” has been an award winning periodical and the best source of Jack Kirby appreciation . With the blessing of the Kirby Estate it has mined Jack’s personal files and uncovered a treasure trove of previously unseen art and pencils from this legendary artist . In 2001 the publisher decided to switch to a larger (10 x 14 ) format creating mini portfolios of this artists work. Add many double and single page spreads and full color poster size back covers to the interesting and informative articles and what you have is a “must own” series of books for all comics fans. Offered here are 10 books all in VG-,TO VG + condition and all out of print . Issues# 32 (VG-),35 (VG),36 (VG),37(VG+),38 (VG+),39 (VG+),42 (VG),44 (VG+),45 (VG), 47 (VG+) Was $89 (less than $9 an issue) NOW $50 INCLUDES SHIPPING !!! Paypal/CC Us Buyers only Important :Message me if interested, ”Take” buyers must complete payment in 48 hrs.

Here is a chance to own four books about some terrific comic book artists that will be great additions to your library .All books “John Buscema ,a life in Sketches”and Modern Masters “Bruce Timm”,Eric Powell”,”Mark Schultz”are full of interviews and art ,some never before seen . These books art all soft cover,11”x 9” and in great condition at least VG +. The Modern Masters Books feature a color gallery. The Buscema book lists at $25 and the Masters books listed at $15 a few years ago. You can have all four for $34 +$6 shipping Paypal /US Buyers only Important : Message me if interested. Buyers need to make payment in 48 hrs

Twomorrows has been publishing great comic related magazines and books over the years and probably the best offering is their “Kirby Collector” magazine .For those unfamiliar with that magazine it is ,,as the name would suggest ,devoted to the immense body of work created by Jack Kirby with the full blessing of the Kirby estate. Filled with untold stories and unseen art the “Collector” has won a number of industry awards and the 7 issues(#59-65) that I’m offering are no different. All are in great shape and could be rated modestly at VG+ though #60 is a little more loved and would come in lower (G+) These magazines are all out of print Jack Kirby Collector #59 and #60(the last of the B+W interiors although #60 has a nice color centerfold) Jack Kirby Collector #61-#65 (first of the square bound full color interiors) Also offered : “Stuff Said”(8.5 “x 11” SC) An examination of the creation of the Marvel Universe in chronological detail and how this evolved and how it affected Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s relationship .Lots of color illustrations and commentary by other artists including Steve Ditko and Wally Wood($26.95 new) “Dingbat Love (9” x 11.5)This Hard Cover edition reproduces Kirby’s lost stories from “True Love Romances””Soul Love”amd Rarely seen Dingbats of Danger Street with full pencils and Full color and insightful commentary .($43.95 new) 9 books total , $54 + $ 8 shipping Paypal / US BUYERS ONLY IMPORTANT: Message me if interested,”Takes”have 48 hrs to complete the purchase

The late fifties to the early seventies is considered the Sliver Age of Comics and an incredible creative time for the medium . Much has been said about the Marvel age but equally important was what was going on over at National Periodicals or more commonly referred to as DC. Here are 5 books for DC fans and silver age comics fans in general .This lot focuses on the primary architects of those great DC comics.All books are soft cover and in great shape. “Amazing World of Infantino”(“8.5 x 10.5”,color gallery VG +) Carmine Infantino started the silver age with his reintroduction of “Flash” developed Adam Strange and the “New Look” Batman. In between his elegant artwork graced covers,interiors of just about every DC book. “Gil Kane the Art of Comics”(“8.5 x 11”,color gallery VG -) He brought to life the Green Lantern, the Atom and like Infantino his graced covers,interiors of just about every DC book and later Marvel. “The Life and Art of Murphy Anderson (“11x8.5”,color gallery Vg-) As an artist and as an inker participated in every big moment in DC history . Here’s his life early works and his greatest moments in one volume. “Man of Two Worlds ,Julius Schwartz” signed (5.5” x 8” VG +)Credited with creating the Super Hero mythology of the time , Schwartz as editor, worked with all the great artists and here is the inside story .A good read! “Showcase Presents Strange Adventures” ( 10” X 7”VG +) The classic pre-hero book that showcased all of the above and other artists in a variety of Science Fiction sagas featuring Aliens,Monsters ,Gorillas and everything we loved from the time period . Five books total : $34 + $8 Shipping Paypal /US Buyers Only IMPORTANT : MESSAGE ME IF INTERESTED

In 1994 John Morrow started what he has termed a labor of love which was to publish the artwork and historical importance of what many call the greatest comic book artist of all time,Jack Kirby .Now twenty six years and multiple industry awards late the Kirby Collector it continues to mine the enormous body of creative work by this amazing artist. Offered here are issues #21 -30. Filled with never before seen artwork ,essays and interviews with other comics creators including,Alan Moore.Gil Kane,Bruce Timm,Walt Simonson just to name few.The centerfolds and the full color poster size back covers (pictured) are worth the price alone. I’m pretty sure that most, if not all ,of these are out of print so this is the only way that you will be able to catch up to one of the most enduring ,insightful and intelligent periodicals on this great artist .These are all in great shape but lets grade them VG just to be safe Also included Two other great Twomorrows Pubications “The Wonder Years” (SC ,B+W) which documents and humanizes, with insider stories,those great years from 1960 -1970 when Stan and Jack created the Marvel Universe “Streetwise” (SC, B+W ) Comics greats Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson, Joe Sinnott,Barry Windsor Smith,Nick Cardy and more offer illustrated biographical stories from their past.Features 10 page Kirby story “Street Code” $45+$8 shipping Paypal / US Buyers Only IMPORTANT : Please MESSAGE me if interested !

In 1994 John Morrow started what he has termed a labor of love which was to publish the artwork and historical importance of what many call the greatest comic book artist of all time,Jack Kirby .Now twenty six years and multiple industry awards late the Kirby Collector it continues to mine the enormous body of creative work by this amazing artist. Offered here are the first 20 issues ,from the modest black and white beginnings to the bold cold cover editions of the late nineties. Filled with never before seen artwork ,essays and interviews with other artists including,Neal Adams,John Byrne,Chic Stone,Al Williamson, Frank Miller and John Buscema just to name few.The centerfolds and the full color poster size back covers (pictured) are worth the price alone. I’m pretty sure that most, if not all ,of these are out of print so this is the only way that you will be able to catch up to one of the most enduring ,insightful and intelligent periodicals on this great artist .These are all in great shape but lets grade them VG just to be safe Issues #1- 20 (VG) $42+( $2.10 per issue ) + $7 shipping Paypal / US Buyers Only / IMPORTANT : Please MESSAGE me if interested !

Jack Kirby’s success with Stan Lee is well documented but most historians recognize that Kirby was collaborating with another artist/ writer,Joe Simon and producing some industry leading comics before his Marvel days . Here are some of his best pre-marvel moments offered in three hard cover ,beautifully illustrated editions. "The Best of Simon and Kirby" (9.5 “x 12.5”) The Vision,Sandman,Capt.America, Boy Commandoes and others in full length stories plus some romance and crime drama also included in full color. "Simon and Kirby Science Fiction",(8 x 11.5) Nobody draws funky space aliens and monsters like Kirby. Features a variety of rarely seen Sci-Fi stories from a variety of publishers in full color. "The Kid Cowboys of Boy’s Ranch" (7.5 x 10) Considered by some to be the high water mark in the history of the S & K studio this book features all six issues of that enjoyable kid gang series. $26 + $8 shipping Paypal / US Buyers only

Originally published in 1976 this hard to find book was revised in the late 90s and is considered the most comprehensive survey of the comic art form and a must for collectors and historians. This whopping hard cover edition (9.5” x 12”,1062 pages) covers the entire field of comic art in all of its aspects--artistic, cultural, sociological, and commercial--on a global scale .Contains 1,400-plus biographical and bibliographical entries which have been organized alphabetically as well as a number of informative articles such as a world history of the comics, a chronology of important events, an analytical summary dealing with language, themes and structures, and an extensive glossary. Extensively Illustrated with b&w pictures and color reproductions. Like new ( very fine condition) $24 + $8 shipping Paypal/US Buyers only

Most comic historians agree that Jack Kirby was the greatest comic book artist of all time and volumes have been written about his work and it’s importance to culture. Here ,for your library, are a few of the best books written on his work and his life .All books are used.Offered are: “Kirby:King of Comics”by Mark Evanier (HC,9.5” x 12.5”,Fine +)This edition features inside observations by his long time assistant adding some never before told stories from his time with the “King” all assembled with stunning production values into a giant block buster of a book. ($40 new if you can find it) “Jack Kirby”The Comics Journal Library (SC, 12” x 12” ,Fine +) compiles various artwork,WW 2 sketches,color gallery and essays including some of the first inklings that all was not well in Marvel Land . These essays, when published ,would become part of comic history. “The Art of Jack Kirby” (SC 9.5 “x 13.5” Good) One of the first volumes produced on Kirby and still one of the best . Features lots of color plates and a check list and time table of his work The Jack Kirby Treasury Vol.2 (SC,8 “ x 10.5, Good ) The earlier works of Kirby are examined ,including his world with Joe Simon and the ground breaking “Challengers of the Unknown” “Hand of Fire “ by Charles Hatfield (SC ,6”x 9”, Fine +) This book contains (IMO) the most intelligent look at Kirby’s artwork over the years ever offered. The author thoroughly explores the meaning of some his later epics including “The Eternals” saga. Five books total $42 shipping $8 (If interested please message me ...thanks!)

Joe Kubert was a comics legend . His Golden and Silver age artwork drove the medium in the fifties and sixties and seventies. I had the pleasure of working for him in the nineties at his school and he was as gracious as he was talented . Offered here are some of his greatest achievements to add to your library. “Fax “From Sarjevo" and “Yossel “are intense and intelligent observations from his life ,from the trials of his family in concentration camps to the genocides in Bosnia in 1992,there are no super heroes here. “Jew Gangster” is a gangster tale also drawn from his past while Tex is a great western saga in the Clint Eastwood mold .Joe will always be THE Hawkman artist to me and here is “Hawkman Archives #1” with most of his early silver age work on the character with a couple of Murphy Anderson,and Carmine Infantino storys thrown in .The paper book jackets on Sarajevo and Archives are a little dinged but the books and their interiors are in at least Fine + condition.Here are the stats “Fax From Sarajavo" HC,8.5 x11 inches ,Color (F+) “Yossel “ HC, 7x 10.5 inches B+W Pencils on artist stock(F+) “Jew Gangster” 6 x 8 inches B+W(F+) “Hawkman Archives” Vol.#1, 7 x 10.5 inches ,Color(F+) “Tex ,The Lonesome Rider”,7x9.5 inches SC B+W(F+) $40 +$8 shipping Paypal/US buyers only

What we have here offered is an assortment(5) of hard to find Jack Kirby books to complete your collection of the greatest comic book artist ever. “The Silver Surfer “graphic novel (Lee/Kirby/ Sinnott) offers a bit of a new spin on the Surfers relation to Galactus.(G) “The Hunger Dogs “graphic novel is Kirby’s final word on his “New Gods” Saga, Drawn and written by Kirby (G-) “Days of the Mob” magazine format tells stories of famed gangsters . Book is complete with poster( VG+) “Spirit World “ magazine stories of the supernatural as only Kirby could do them Book is complete with poster( VG+) “Heroes and Vilians” Black Magic edition features the compete Kirby drawings from his original sketchbook inked by an all star roster of comic artists including J.Byrne,G.Kane,J.Sinnott,S.Rude,M,Schultz J.Steranko and J.Lee just to name few.(G+/VG-) All of this for $57 +$8 shipping OBO Paypal /US Buyers only

Offered here are four signed sketch books full of great drawings ,some never before seen , by four of the greatest comic book and science fiction illustrators in history,John Buscema , Wally Wood ,Al Williamson and John Romita . From Vanguard Publishing these hardcover books measure 7”x 10.5”.The Buscema ,Romita,and Williamson are signed by the artists . All include wonderful art and informative interviews with the artists and are in VF condition .The Williamson come with a slipcase.Included are : “John Buscema Sketchbook” Colored Book Jacket /signed and # by John Buscema (VF) “John Romita Sketchbook” Colored Book Jacket /signed and # by John Romita(VF) “Al Williamson”Sketchbook” Slip Case/colored book plate insert/signed and #by Williamson(VF) “Wally Wood Sketchbook” Colored Book Jacket /Signed and # by J.Spurlock (author)(VF) These will look great on your book shelf $59 + shipping ($8) PAYPAL / US BUYERS ONLY

I thought I had the complete run of Kirby's Omac but found I was missing #7. Oh well , I'm making available an almost complete run of Kirby's 70's title full of great Kirby art (check that last image) and covers . This 7 issue lot includes the valued #1 origin . All books are VG or better. $25 + $5 shipping. OBO.Paypal/US buyers only

Here are all 19 issues of Jack Kirby's 1970's creation.All drawn and written by Kirby, all but one with dynamic Kirby covers.Track MM's origin from the complete 10 issue "2001 Space Odyssey" thru all 9 issues of "Machine Man". Includes valued #1 issues from both series and Machine Man's origin issue #8 "2001" All average VG or better. .$75.00+$5.00 shipping /OBO.Us buyers only / Paypal

I'm offering a number of John Buscema Mighty Thor books 10 for $50 ($5 shipping) You Pick um! Some beautiful art here by the Michelangelo of comics. A great chance to fill in your collection,All art by John with varied inked including Sinnott and great covers by Buscema ,Kirby,and Kane. Issue #:191,192,197,198,202,203,215,218,219,220,251,253,256,275,285 available I'm not a pro grader but I would say they range from G+ -VG+.US buyers only /Paypal

Ten issues of Jack kirby's Kamandi all written and illustrated by the "King" with great Kirby covers (except#40 Kubert cover ). These include the great Superman reference issue #29 and the hard to find #32 double issue with origin . Issues # 23,24,26,28,29,30,31,32,33,40.I'm not a pro grader but would say all are VG ,maybe a little better or worse. $50 free shipping /US buyers only/Check /Paypal

I continue to thin out my collection so check this out. Classic pre-hero story telling drama as only Kirby and Lee could do it as a patient pleads with his doctor for help with the dreams that conjour up a nightmarish monster, glimpsed in the last panel. Each panel beautifully composed by Jack Kirby and inked by Ayers .Large art,very clean and in great shape for this 69 year old page. $2400 includes shipping .Paypal from my site charlesdavidviera.com (scroll down to COMIC ART)

Back in the late seventies Jack Kirby did a strip based on the Disney movie, "The Black Hole " that was nationally syndicated. In the nineties I picked up the complete series of published color newspaper strips from a guy on ebay. I have since parted with that collection but did have the foresight to photograph and save copies of these pages as they were too big for my scanner. I did loan these out to the Kirby Museum at one point and there is a french copy of this series rumored to be available but as best of my knowledge this is the only place on the web where you can view the entire 26 installments I have made these available to board members in the past and I am doing that again . You can view the entire series at my website click here: https://www.charlesdavidviera.com/thumbnail_list.php?mgd_id=210204 or go to charlesdavidviera.com (scroll down to "Disney's Black Hole").I apologize for the poor production quality as ,again , these are not scanned but photographed.

I'm seeing some great art here so I figured I'd chime in.I've been collecting for a while but teaching painting my entire life (Pratt,Parsons even a short stint at the Kubert School) and I'm semi-retired now. Here's a painting that I did ("Heroes of the Western World" 36 x 48 inches ) where I re-purposed a couple of Kirby images and some Elvgren women . You can see more stuff if you have an interest at charlesdavidviera.com

Joe Sinnott passed away this morning.In my opinion, other than kirby, he was just as responsible for creating the "Marvel Look" of the sixties and seventies as any artist. I had the pleasure of meeting him once .He will be missed.....

The dumbest thing I ever did was with my first silver age Kirby piece.It had all of these notes penciled around the boarders and since they were not effecting the art I ERASED THEM ! (a little history gone )