176 page hardcover - by Michael Eury

Captain Action, the original super-hero action figure, was introduced in 1966 in the wake of the Batman TV show craze, and later received his own DC comic book with art by Wally Wood and Gil Kane. Able to assume the identities of 13 famous super-heroes, his initial career was short-lived, but continuing interest in the hero has led to two different returns to toy-store shelves. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 toy photos, the second edition of this critically acclaimed volume by author Michael Eury chronicles the history of this quick-changing champion, including photos of virtually every Captain Action product ever released, spotlights on his allies Action Boy and the Super Queens and his arch enemy Dr. Evil, an examination of his comic-book appearances, and “Action facts” that even the most-diehard Captain Action fan won’t know! It features a foreword, cover image, and previously unseen package illos by Murphy Anderson, historical anecdotes by the late Gil Kane, Jim Shooter, Stan Weston (co-creator of G.I. Joe, Captain Action, and Mego’s World’s Greatest Super-Heroes), and Larry Reiner and Larry O’Daly, formerly of Ideal Toys, plus never-before-published and classic Captain Action artwork by Gil Kane, Joe Staton, Carmine Infantino, Jerry Ordway, Paul Gulacy, Mark Sparacio, Ruben Procopio, and Tom Yeates. The revised second edition of this full-color hardcover includes behind-the-scenes material covering Captain Action’s triumphant 2008 return to comics shelves in his new series from Moonstone Books, and spotlights on the new wave of Captain Action collectibles. Written by Michael Eury.

ISBN-13: 978-1605490-17-5
ISBN-10: 1-605490-17-2

96 page Trade Paperback - by Jason Hofius & George Khoury

G-FORCE ANIMATED is the official compendium to the Japanese animated TV program that revolutionized anime across the globe! Featuring plenty of unseen artwork and designs from the wondrous world of G-Force (known as Science Ninja Team Gatchaman to the rest of the world), it presents interviews and behind-the-scenes stories of the pop culture phenomenon that captured the hearts and imagination of Generation X, and spawned the new hit comic series! Granted full access to the archives of Sandy Frank Productions, this trade paperback covers the history of the show, from the original Tatsunoko production in 1972 to the current day rediscovery of this legendary and influential anime!

Co-written by Jason Hofius (Battle of the Planets historian) and George Khoury (author of the Eisner-nominated Kimota! The Miracleman Companion), this full-color 96-page detailed account is highlighted by a new cover from master artist Alex Ross! Join us as we explore the real adventures and stories of Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop, and Tiny. This fiery phoenix will rise again!

ISBN-13: 978-1-893905-18-4
ISBN-10: 1-893905-18-7
Diamond Order Code: STAR17301

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