Mad Magazine’s biggest legal fights included George Lucas, Irving Berlin, Ava Gardner, J. Edgar Hoover, and DC Comics, with parody winning.
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TASCHEN’s Star Wars Comics Library: Worth the Price?
TASCHEN’s Star Wars Comics Library examines Marvel’s original 1977 comics in a premium oversized format that collectors love, but not everyone can afford.
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The Secret Language of Comic Books Explained
POW! BAM! The Secret Language of Comic Books Explained explores comic book jargon, from onomatopoeia and splash pages to floppies, pull lists, and emanata.
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Fantagraphics Unearths a Marvel Masterpiece with Jim Steranko
Jim Steranko’s complete Marvel work arrives in a stunning Fantagraphics slipcase set, celebrating one of comics’ most innovative storytellers.
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Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy Returns in a Timeless New Volume
Nancy For All Seasons collects over 300 classic Ernie Bushmiller strips, showcasing the timeless humor, visual genius, and enduring appeal of Nancy.
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How I Make Comics by Kim Deitch
Kim Deitch’s How I Make Comics blends underground comix history, surreal memoirs, and pop culture oddities into one imaginative graphic odyssey.
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Bill Everett: Fantagraphics Honors Marvel Pioneer
Fantagraphics celebrates Marvel pioneer Bill Everett, creator of Namor and co-creator of Daredevil, with stunning oversized volumes restoring his pre-Code horror comics. From the depths of Atlantis with Namor to the eerie shadows of pre-Code horror, his work remains as striking, inventive, and influential as ever.
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Stan Lee’s Bring on the Bad Guys: Celebrate Marvel’s Greatest Villains
Stan Lee’s Bring on the Bad Guys marks 50 years of Marvel villains—Doctor Doom, Loki, Green Goblin, Mephisto, and more classic foes in one legendary collection.
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Will Eisner’s The Spirit Estate Sale Could Spark Revival
Will Eisner’s estate is selling the rights to The Spirit and more, aiming to preserve his legacy and spark renewed interest in one of comics’ true masterpieces.
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DC Finest: The Doom Patrol: The Death of the Doom Patrol!
The Death of the Doom Patrol! History is defined by sacrifice, weirdness, and loss. Explore their deaths, X-Men comparisons, and the power of DC Finest.
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Most Valuable Comic Book Ever? Superman #1 Hits $9.12M at Auction
Superman #1 makes history with a $9.12M sale, officially becoming the most valuable comic book ever authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC).
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Conan the Barbarian Reforged for a New Age of Fury by Titan Comics
Titan Comics revives Robert E. Howard’s Conan in brutal, pulp glory, steel clashes, blood flows, and Cimmeria faces a new savage horde of new savage adventures.
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Discover the Magic of the Smurfs All Over Again with the New Papercutz Second Archive Collection!
Dive into the Smurfs’ origins with Papercutz’s new 304-page second archive of Peyo’s classics, including Smurfette’s debut and Johan & Peewit’s epic tales!
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Kitz ‘n’ Katz by Bob Laughlin Collected for New Audience
Kitz ‘n’ Katz returns! Bob Laughlin’s quirky 1980s comic about two confused cats is back in print with bonus content and a tribute by Patrick McDonnell.
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Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life Biography by Dan Nadel
Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life by Dan Nadel reveals the raw, complex story of Robert Crumb, the revolutionary voice behind Zap Comix and Fritz the Cat.
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Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse – A Must-Watch Documentary on the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist
Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse is a new PBS documentary exploring the Maus creator’s impact on comics, history, and politics. Premieres April 15 on American Masters.
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Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History: The Marvel Comics Calendar Book: 1975-1981
The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: Celebrates seven years of Marvel magic, showcasing stunning artwork from the legendary illustrators behind the House of Ideas.
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