Graphic Novels > TwoMorrows Publishing

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The First Comics Companion is the only book dedicated to the history of Chicago’s groundbreaking independent comics publisher, which took on the Big Two by storm between 1983–1991. From a modest promotional comic hawking theater subscriptions, First soon blossomed into an ambitious, aggressive imprint with achievements that included adapting the fabled sci-fi play Warp; reviving beloved ’70s Charlton hero E-Man; luring Mike Grell over from Pacific Comics to continue Starslayer and launch Jon Sable, Freelance; and releasing one of the ’80s greatest comic book series, American Flagg! by Howard Chaykin. Soon followed Elric, Grimjack, Nexus, Shatter, Dreadstar, Lone Wolf and Cub, super-hero Alter Ego, and a resurrection of Classics Illustrated. Featuring the recollections of founders Mike Gold, Joe Staton, and dozens more, this book continues Richard J. Arndt and Jon B. Cooke’s exhaustive “carpet-bombing” approach to documenting comics history in fascinating detail—first, last, and always, THE definitive account! Featuring new Chaykin cover art!

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• Publisher: Twomorrows Publishing
• Product Type: Graphic Novels
• Issue Number: 1
• Cover Number: 0
• Ratio: 1
• Price: 34.95
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• ISNM: 9781605491288
• EAN: 978160549128853495
• Mature: N
• Adult: N
• Writer: Jon B. Cooke, Richard J. Arndt
• Artist: Howard Chaykin, Mike Grell
• Cover Artist: Howard Chaykin
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• Lunar Series Code: 0
• Lunar Code: 0725TM847
• Lunar Ship Date: 2025-12-17
• Lunar FOC Date: 2025-08-11
• Order Form Notes: Nonreturnable