Happy Birthday Mike Allred

Collector's Shangri-La Fine Art Giclée Print by Laura and Mike Allred

Happy birthday to pop art-influenced comic artist and writer Mike Allred, best known for his independent comics creation, Madman. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his fine art giclée print entitled Collector's Shangri-La, printed with archival inks on museum-quality fine art paper. Inks by Mike Allred and colors by Laura Allred. Select from 8.5 x 11 inches or 13 x 19 inches. Mint condition.

Happy Birthday Johnny Ryan

Angry Youth Comix Signed with a sketch by Johnny Ryan

Happy birthday to cartoonist Johnny Ryan, best known as the creator of the underground comic Angry Youth Comix and co-creator of the Nickelodeon animated series Pig Goat Banana Cricket. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hardcover collection of all fourteen issues of Ryan's career-defining comic book series Angry Youth Comix (2000-2008). All the comics, the covers, and even the contentious letters pages. Hand-signed in person with an original drawing by Johnny Ryan (may differ from the example shown). Brand new hardcover. COA

Happy Birthday Sergio Aragonés

Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer: Artist's Edition Signed Limited Book

Happy belated birthday (yesterday, September 6) to our friend Sergio Aragonés, a Spanish/Mexican cartoonist and writer best known for his contributions to MAD magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this special signed imited edition of the Groo the Wanderer: Artist's Edition. Strictly limited to 250 copies, the limited edition also features a new variant cover image. The book collects a classic four-part story in its entirety by the Mad, Manic, and Marvellous Sergio Aragones. This Artist"s Edition measures 12 x 17 inches and features four oversized issues, including extras. Added bonus: the very first Groo story by Sergio (in redrawn form) will also be in this book. Brand new hardcover.

Happy Birthday Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby Captain America 50th Birthday Limited Edition Print Signed by Joe Simon

Today marks the birthday of comic book legend Jack "King" Kirby (1917-1994), the co-creator of such timeless characters as Captain America, Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America 50th Birthday limited edition print that reproduces Jack Kirby's pencil art and was originally produced in 1990 by First Team Press. In celebration of the 70th Anniversary, Captain America's co-creator Joe Simon (1913-2011) has hand-signed this print in a numbered edition of 70. Produced on 12x15" 120 lb acid free stock . Mint condition in shrinkwrap. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity.

Happy Birthday Kevin Smith

Clerks: The Limited Hardcover Book Autographed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood

Happy birthday to filmmaker, writer, and actor Kevin Smith, best known for his movies Clerks (1994), Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Clerks: The Limited Hardcover Book Autographed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood. The book features the Kevin Smith stories from Oni Press' Clerks: The Comic Book, Clerks: Holiday Special, and Clerks: The Lost Scene with art by Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Limited to just 2500 copies, each hardcover book features an illustrated, individually-numbered signature page, signed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood. This deluxe presentation also includes Smyth-sewn hardcover binding with debossed cover, full-color dustjacket and special endpages.

Happy Birthday Curt Swan

Superman Family Temporary Tattoos Original Art by Curt Swan

Happy birthday to legendary Superman artist Curt Swan (1920 - 1996)! Starting in the 1950s and by the middle 1960s, his version of the Man of Steel's world would remain the gold standard well into the 1980s. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original Silver Age Curt Swan Superman artwork that was used for DC's line of temporary tattoos. We have all 6 varieties on a single board featuring 2 action images of Superman, the classic origin image of Superboy lifting a couch, a classic image of Supergirl and Superman in flight, Supergirl clothes shopping and Clark Kent getting hit in the head with a flower pot (an interesting choice indeed). The art has an image area of approximately 8 x 12 inches. Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Bob Kane

Batman & Me: The Saga Continues… An Autobiography by Bob Kane in Slipcase with Autographed Batman Seal

Happy birthday to Batman's creator Bob Kane (1915-1998). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Batman & Me: The Saga Continues… An Autobiography by Bob Kane in Slipcase with Autographed Batman Seal. In it, Kane ells the story of the birth of Batman, The Joker, and Two-Face; includes three complete Batman stories from 1940 (World's Fair) and 1942 (World's Finest); rare drawings, photographs, memorabilia and more. This is a revised and updated edition of the 1989 title, with four additional chapters talking about the 1940s serial, the 1960s television show, and the first three Batman films. Gold-embossed hardcover in slipcase. Includes a 4.5 x 8 inch gold foil Batman logo seal hand-signed in gold ink by Kane. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

Happy Birthday Mickey Rourke

Sin City: The Hard Goodbye Volume 1 Book Hand-Signed by Mickey Rourke

Happy birthday to actor Mickey Rourke, best known for his roles in such films as Diner (1982), Rumble Fish (1983), 9½ Weeks (1986), Barfly (1987), The Wrestler (2008), and the Sin City films.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this copy of Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye which has been personally autographed by Rourke who portrayed Marv in the films Sin City (2005) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014). Sin City: The Hard Goodbye launched the long-running, critically acclaimed series of graphic novels by Frank Miller, also best known for his reinvention of Batman in The Dark Knight Returns (1986). Mint condition. Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring pictures of Mr. Rourke signing the book. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby Captain America 50th Birthday Limited Edition Print Signed by Joe Simon

Today marks the birthday of comic book legend Jack "King" Kirby (1917-1994), the co-creator of such timeless characters as Captain America, Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America 50th Birthday limited edition print that reproduces Jack Kirby's pencil art and was originally produced in 1990 by First Team Press. In celebration of the 70th Anniversary, Captain America's co-creator Joe Simon (1913-2011) has hand-signed this print in a numbered edition of 70. Produced on 12x15" 120 lb acid free stock . Mint condition in shrinkwrap. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity.

Happy Birthday Dave Stevens

The Rocketeer Limited Edition Print Signed by Dave Stevens

Today marks the birthday of Dave Stevens (1955 - 2008), the American illustrator and comics artist best known for creating The Rocketeer comic book and for his pin-up illustrations, especially of Bettie Page. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Rocketeer Limited Edition Print signed by Stevens, produced in 1982 to commemorate the release of the Pacific Comics series which was later made into a film by Disney. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Ernie Chan

Master of Kung Fu #60 Cover Original Art Signed by Ernie Chan

Today marks the birthday of Ernie Chan (1940 - 2012), a Filipino-American comic book artist, known for work published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his original cover art for Master of Kung Fu #60 (Marvel, 1978). This cover explodes with martial arts action as Shang-Chi takes on Doctor Doom and his pawns. Hand-signed by Ernie Chan.  Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Download the Complete 2015-16 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide

The 45th Edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is now available for download! Compatible with both Mac and PC, this guide has been dubbed the premier reference source for casual and die-hard collectors since 1970. An essential tool for collectors and investors, the Overstreet Gude is highly regarded for its well-researched pricing, in-depth historical information, and incomparable insights into the marketplace. Only $30 and fully searchable.

Happy Independence Day

Captain America Metal Shield Autographed by Stan Lee and Hayley Atwell

Happy 4th of July! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America 1:1 scale, full-size metal shield has been personally autographed by Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter in the Captain America films, alongside the Marvel Comics legend who brought both characters to life, Stan Lee! Agent Carter is Cap's love interest, and founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D. Together, they take on Hydra in the wildly popular Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Ms. Atwell also stars in the TV series Marvel's Agent Carter. This deluxe shield is affixed with a serial-numbered hologram, and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photos of both signing the shield. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Moe Howard

Three Stooges #1 (St. John, 1953) CGC FN 6.0 Comic Book

Happy birthday to Moe Howard (1897-1975), best known as the de facto leader of the Three Stooges comedy team, starring in motion pictures and television for four decades. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this copy of Three Stooges #1 (St. John, 1953) CGC FN 6.0 Comic Book. Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer appear on the first page. Maurer cover. Kubert and Maurer art.

Happy Birthday Jason Mewes

Jay and Silent Bob: Chasing Dogma Hand-Signed Limited Edition

Happy birthday today to Jason Mewes - the actor best known as Jay - the loquacious half of the duo Jay and Silent Bob in Kevin Smith's films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the limited edition hardcover book Jay & Silent Bob: Chasing Dogma. The graphic novel features the segue between films Chasing Amy and Dogma. Limited to just 5000 copies, each features a special, numbered color plate hand-signed by Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and artist Duncan Fegredo.

Happy Birthday Wendy Pini

ElfQuest Reader's Collection Book 1: Fire + Flight Signed by Wendy and Richard Pini

Happy birthday to ElfQuest illustrator, writer, and co-creator Wendy Pini! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the ElfQuest Reader's Collection Book 1 (Fire and Flight) which has been hand-signed by both Wendy Pini and co-creator Richard Pini. Like new out-of-print softcover reprints the first 5 issues of the cult fantasy comic series from 1978-1979. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Free Comic Book Day

Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comic books on Free Comic Book Day! Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Collector's Shangri-La is proud to participate by including a FREE comic book with every order placed today!

Happy Birthday Daniel Clowes

The Death-Ray Book Signed by Daniel Clowes

Happy birthday to cartoonist Daniel Clowes, best known for his anthology comic Eightball and two of the self-contained narratives which have been adapted into the films Ghost World (2001) and Art School Confidential (2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of his book The Death-Ray. With subtle comedy, deft mastery, and an obvious affection for the bold pop-art exuberance of comic book design, Daniel Clowes delivers a contemporary meditation on the darkness of the human psyche. Brand new First Edition hardcover with bookplate hand-signed by Daniel Clowes. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Will Eisner

The Spirit nn (#1) (Quality, 1944) CGC FN- 5.5 Comic Book

Today marks the birthday of pioneering cartoonist Will Eisner (1917-2005) who popularized the term “graphic novel”. The comics industry Eisner Award is named in his honor. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this premiere copy of his comic book The Spirit nn (#1) (Quality, 1944) CGC FN- 5.5. The Spirit in "Wanted Dead or Alive!", with a cover by Lou Fine.

Happy Birthday Robert Williams

Complete Zap Comix: Special Edition w/ Limited Edition Signed Prints by R. Crumb, Paul Mavrides, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, S. Clay Wilson

Happy birthday to artist, cartoonist, and co-founder of Juxtapoz magazine, Robert Williams, a.k.a. Mr. Bitchin’! In the late 1960s, Robert joined the ranks at Zap Comix where he created the seminal Underground Comix anti-hero, Coochy Cooty. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Special Signed Edition of The Complete Zap Comix which includes a portfolio of five gyclée prints, scanned from original pages of Zap art by Robert Crumb, Paul Mavrides, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson, each signed by the artist. The set collects every issue of Zap — every cover and every story, and even the Zam mini comic jam among the Zap artists — in a multi-volume, slipcased hardcover set. It will also include the 17th unpublished issue with work by Crumb, Moscoco, Wilson, Rodriguez, Shelton, Mavrides, and Williams. Plus, an introduction by founder R. Crumb and an oral history of Zap by Patrick Rosenkranz, and other exclusive bonus features and items. Zap is the most historically and aesthetically important comics series ever published. Limited to 250 copies.