| |
|
Flash Gordon Volume 7 1 review Alex Raymond
Checker Book Publishing Group, 2006
Thus ends the original Flash Gordon
From 1934 to 1945, Alex Raymond captivated many a reader of the comics page every Sunday for eleven years. "Flash Gordon" was a strip unlike any other--a blend of science fiction, fantasy, lush location and heroics--the early years of which inspired George Lucas' "Star Wars" films.
This is the ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 2 (Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy) 6 reviews Chester Gould, Ashley Wood
IDW Publishing, 2007
Dick Tracy rides again.
+ The further adventures of Plainsclothes Tracy + Dick Tracy Volume Two- The Action Continues + Dick Tracy Vol 2 + Dick Tracy The Thirties
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Complete Terry and the Pirates Volume 3: 1939-1940 (The Complete Terry and the Pirates) 2 reviews Milton Caniff
Idea & Design Works Llc, 2008
One, Two, and now Three; another winner.
+ Third and midway volume, coming on stronger.
As I've already reviewed the first two volumes of this splendid and handsome six-part set, I won't repeat myself except to say if you loved the first two, you'll love volume three. After completing volume two, I was disappointed only in that I would have to wait another few months to receive the ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Walt and Skeezix: Book One 15 reviews Frank King
Drawn and Quarterly, 2005
The timeless genius of Frank King!
+ Great Classic Comics + A look into the really, truly past + Comics Junkie + This is a Great Book
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Walt and Skeezix, Book 2 4 reviews Frank King
Drawn and Quarterly, 2006
pure americana
+ Comics Junkie + One of the all-time great comics + Walt and Skeezix, Book 2 by Frank King
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon, Vol. 4 (Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon) (Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon) 1 review Alex Raymond
Checker Book Publishing Group, 2006
Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon, Vol.4
I purchased Vol.3 and Vol.4 as gifts for my son, who is a professional animator. He was thrilled with both books! He already owned Vol.1 and Vol.2 and stated that the artist's technique and style development was clearly visible as one progresses through the volumes 1-4. Great "study" books for any ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon, Vol. 5 (Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon) Alex Raymond
Checker Book Publishing Group, 2005
Volume five of Flash Gordon includes the stories “The Ice Kingdom of Mongo”, “Power Men of Mongo”, and “The Fall of Ming”, all originally appearing from 1940 to 1941. This quintessential science fiction title has all the trappings of what has now become the standard for modern-day sci-fi. Alex Raymond helped shape the landscape of this genre, and this landmark work is now available in a beautiful ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Hank Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace 1955-1958 Box Set 1 review Hank Ketcham
Fantagraphics Books, 2008
Dennis The Menace is not for kids...
When my mom came to stay over this summer. She saw this collection and Hank Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace 1951-1954 Box Set in my book cupboard, and her first reaction was. Why are you buying kids comics... :) It isn't one, like any long time DtM reader knows...
Well this set is ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Hank Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace 1950-1954 Box Set 7 reviews Hank Ketcham
Fantagraphics Books, 2006
Single Panel Genius
+ Dennis The Menace is not for kids... + great book + good clean humour + Complete dennis the menace 1951-1954 boxed set
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Peanuts Box SET Volumes 3 & 4 20 reviews Charles M. Schulz
Fantagraphics Books, 2005
Must have!
+ Keeps Getting Better + Great purchase + High quality, great gift + The Complete Peanuts '55-'58 = brilliance!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Complete Peanuts Box Set, 1963-1966 18 reviews Charles M. Schulz
Fantagraphics Books, 2007
Complete 2-book Set : Identical as the books sold separately only cheaper!
+ Love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + Never had an equal + Amazing collection + Another great box set
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Sundays with Walt and Skeezix 3 reviews Frank King
Sunday Press Books, 2007
as great as the dailies
+ Amazing volume! + Worth every cent
This gigantic collection is worth every cent. Fantastic art - in it original size - great color and the warm and wonderful characters that Frank King vividly brings to life. This and the first three volumes of dailies are musts for any collection of classics.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 5 (Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy) Chester Gould
IDW Publishing, 2008
Presenting the fifth volume of IDW Publishing's deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy! Volume Five once again contains over 500 comic strips from the series' early years, this time covering material that originally ran from January 1938 through July 1939. Included in this collection are Tracy story arcs such as "Chief Shellberry," Karpse," "Scardol," and ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1 16 reviews Chester Gould, Ashley Wood
IDW Publishing, 2006
Long Overdue
+ The face of crime is evil + Cops and Robbers, Comics Style + About time!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) 317 reviews Bill Watterson
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005
Treat yourself!
+ Excellent + Piece of Art + Perfect gift + Simply wonderful.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Flash Gordon Volume 6 Alex Raymond
Checker Book Publishing Group, 2006
This premium quality book features works by the legand of cartooning: Alex Raymond, who is credited with inspiring generations of artists to try their hand at comic strips, including greats such as Frank Frazette and Al Williamson. Flash Gordon: Volume 6 is presented in stunning full-color in a horizontal page-format that does much to highlight Raymond's gorgeous, sprawling scenery and cinematic ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Little Orphan Annie Volume 1 (Complete Little Orphan Annie) (Complete Little Orphan Annie) 11 reviews Harold Gray
Idea & Design Works Llc, 2008
relax and enjoy.....
+ A classic visited for the first time + too early for the full five stars + Hope This Project Becomes the Definitive Little Orphan Annie Collection + Beautiful reproduction, great storytelling
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Willie & Joe: The WWII Years 3 reviews Bill Maudlin
Fantagraphics Books, 2008
A soldiers opinion
+ Willie & Joe: The WWII Years + Mauldin Fans Rejoice!
As a veteran of the army (1st Bn 75 Inf ) I could relate to the situations that Willie and joe found themselves in.The humor that soldiers see in different situations can be appreciated by soldiers and civilians alike. Mr. Mauldin illustrates these situations very well and has clever captions to go ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 4 (The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy) 3 reviews Chester Gould
IDW Publishing, 2008
More classic Tracy!
+ Drawing a "Blank" marks a key turning point + Definitive so far
To anyone who is a fan of Dick Tracy, or just a fan of the old "adventure" comic strips, this series is essential! These are well bound, high quality printings, showing the complete run, no skipping a strip to save space.
In this volume you have the finish of the Lips Manlis/Bob Honor saga, in ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 3 (Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy) 4 reviews Chester Gould, Max Allan Collins, ...
IDW Publishing, 2007
dailies ***** sundays *
+ Dick Tracy - Remembering when... + Volume 3-Compassion Mixed with Action + Tracy hits the middle 30s
|
|
|
|
|
|