Mark Evanier

Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books’ most popular super heroes, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the 1940s on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well—Mark Evanier. First issued in 2008, Kirby: King of Comics was the first overview of the legendary comic book creator’s career. It is now available in a smaller, more affordable package, revised and expanded for Kirby’s centennial.

This spectacular deluxe edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the life, art, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, and comes packaged with unique bonus materials. Extras include: 8 ready-to-frame prints, 5 vinyl stickers, 8 postcards, an iron-on patch, a full-color comic book, and more! Beautifully designed in a deluxe gift-ready slipcase, this one-of-a-kind 336-page full-color hardcover collects more than 700 images, including Schulz’s most iconic comic strips and related ephemera. Award-winning author Mark Evanier provides insightful and entertaining Peanuts cultural and historical context. An introduction from Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, and appreciations and remembrances from key figures in the world of Peanuts make this book a unique milestone in Peanuts publishing. Seventy-five years since the first Peanuts strip made its debut on October 2, 1950, the beloved comic and its iconic characters remain a touchstone for generations around the world. From cultural milestones such as NASA’s Apollo 10 lunar and command modules being named after Charlie Brown and Snoopy to the classic holiday specials that continue to draw millions of viewers, Peanuts has a lasting influence that few works of art or literature can claim. The power of these iconic characters is also evident from the popularity of modern-day animated movies and iPhone shorts, and even the Gen Z phenomenon of so-called “Snoopy Girls.” This official book celebration of the 75th anniversary of Peanuts is produced in collaboration with Peanuts Worldwide and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California.“Not many cartoons live into the next generation, and that probably is the best definition of art, isn’t it? Does it speak to succeeding generations? Real art, real music, real literature, speaks to succeeding generations.” –Charles M. Schulz The book includes original contributions by Robb Armstrong (Franklin), Derrick Bang (Vince Guaraldi and A Charlie Brown Christmas), Rob Boutilier (The Snoopy Show), Paige Braddock (Schulz’s pen line), Alberto Brambilla (Peanuts in Italy), Benjamin L. Clark (Peanuts paperbacks), Alexis E. Fajardo (selecting the essential Peanuts), Ben Folds (the sound of Peanuts), SarahGillespie (editing Schulz), Chip Kidd (design of Peanuts), Amy Lago (editing Schulz), Mike Massimino (Snoopy and Apollo 10), Akio Matsunaga (Peanuts in Japan), Jeff Morrow (scoring Peanuts), Hilary B. Price (Peppermint Patty and Marcie), and Shuntaro Tanikawa (Poet laureate and translator of Peanuts in Japan).

Once upon a time, kids used to dream of running away to join the circus and travel the world, but now that's out of date. Young Todd Cooper has a new dream: Run away and join the Doodah Brothers' Astral Traveling Entertainment and Fun Brigade, traveling from planet to planet with its incredible cast of Greebles, Flurps, Bearded Plankton, and Klone-Klowns--and avoiding the deadly Sky-Pirates The hilarious sci-fi misadventure from multiple Eisner winners Sergio Aragon s and Mark Evanier, with colors by Tom Luth, and award-winning lettering by Stan Sakai Collects Space Circus comics #1-#4.

The world’s favorite ginger cat is back with more hijinks! Garfield playing dentist? Running from the return of the Lasagna Monster?? That’s not all, as Garfield and Odie go on strange trips with a mailman and a genie, while also finding a magic wand. Also, Pooky is abducted by invaders from outer space, Nermal goes on new adventures in the forest, and a Garfield cosplayer solves a mystery at a comic convention. It’s the latest (and greatest) collection of Garfield’s comic book adventures, where Garfield makes a bunch of new friends–cats, elves, aliens, robots, and ninjas, too! He also helps a shy young lady get to a special dance, discovers who stole his orange meringue pie, and… stops eating lasagna?!? Speaking of pasta, even more freakishly large foods return to battle the fat cat! Jim Davis’ world famous cat goes on adventures unlike any other with the help of writers Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel, joined by artists Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Genevieve Ft, Maris Wicks, Nneka Myers, Lissy Marlin, and Lisa Moore! Collects Garfield #25-32, originally collected in Garfield volumes 7-8.

The laughs and lasagna never end, dig into the next tasty full course adventure! Fresh out of the oven, it’s more of Garfield’s comic book adventures–because you can never have too much of a good thing! Follow Garfield as he gets caught in a time warp, battles monsters both in the forest and under the bed, and faces two of his greatest foes: the Calzone Creature and Zombie Meatballs. Garfield also makes some new friends (maybe even a new girlfriend?) and enters a race against the World’s Fastest Cat. Meanwhile, Nermal finds himself shipped out of town by a certain fat feline, and Liz encounters a scary sorceress. Garfield creator Jim Davis is joined by acclaimed writers Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel and artists Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Gary Barker, and more for the 3rd course of the six volume meal! Collects Garfield #17-24.

Hot on the heels of the first volume, Garfield returns in the second volume of a redesigned, updated, and value-priced collection! The second Full Course collection, featuring the next eight issues of Garfield's comic book escapades, sends the gang into some wacky adventures! Odie makes a new friend, Pet Force takes on a scary team of Super-Villains, and Garfield faces his most fearsome foe, the Lasagna Monster! The good times continue to roll in this round, as we see how the gang beats the heat, learn if Jon can finally stop being late, and if Nermal can set a world record! Meanwhile, Pet Force stops by for even more adventures! Along with creator Jim Davis, Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, Gary Barker, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, Mark & Stephanie Heike, David DeGrand, Fred Hembeck, Courtney Bernard, Genevieve Ft, Lisa Moore, and Steve Wands bring home even more cattitude with the Fat Cat. Collects Garfield #9-16.

Just in time for his 45th anniversary Garfield returns in the first volume of a redesigned and updated collection! Join Garfield as he begins his comic book exploits with Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang in this all-ages must-read series guaranteed to bring you all the laughs (and lasagna) you can handle. Along the way Garfield and the gang meet many new friends, including a mouse that wants to be a cat (and sometimes a dog), a mummy, and Pet Force! Yes, we're going to Planet Dorkon to hang out with the galaxy's greatest superheroes. Writers Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show) and Scott Nickel, artists Gary Barker, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, and Mark & Stephanie Heike, bring creator Jim Davis’ iconic character back for new and old fans alike in this first of six value-priced collections! Collects Garfield #1-8.

A bumbling barbarian encounters the cunning lord of the jungle, but will Groo wind up destroying the jungle itself or teaming up with Tarzan to fight slavers? With cartoonist Sergio lost and running from hungry lions in Chula Vista's Jungle Safari Land and script writer Mark doing panels all day at Comic-Con International, how will this comic get finished? Legendary Tarzan artist Thomas Yeates swings in to help Plus--the legendary Rufferto backup strips from the comic series and an introduction by Mark Evanier are also included The confident lord of the jungle meets the dangerous master of cheese dip Collects Groo Meets Tarzan comics #1 to #4.

The gods have returned! Created by artist and writer Jack Kirby in 1971, the New Gods combined Kirby s love for science fiction with mythic tales of good versus evil, paving the way for what would become his epic Fourth World saga. More than a decade later, writer Mark Evanier (Blackhawk, The House of Mystery) and artist Paris Cullins (Blue Devil) revisited the worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, bringing back fan-favorite characters such as Orion, Lightray, Metron, Kalibak, and the nefarious Darkseid. Picking up after the events of the Cosmic Odyssey, the ongoing war between the New Gods comes to Earth yet again as Darkseid continues his single-minded pursuit of the Anti-Life Equation and an even greater power the Source itself! Fortunately, Orion and his allies are never far behind, but with each battle Orion is put in greater danger of succumbing to the violent urges of his bloodline. Torn between his idealistic upbringing and his dark birthright, Orion ventures deep into the bowels of Apokolips, seeking the one person who might be able to pacify his inner turmoil his mother! Will Orion finally gain the closure he seeks, or will darkness consume him? New Gods Book One: Bloodlines carries on the spirit of Kirby s space opera for a brand-new era! Collects New Gods #1-14.

In cooperation with DC Comics, TwoMorrows compiles a tempestuous trio of never-seen 1970s Kirby projects! These are the final complete, unpublished Jack Kirby stories in existence, presented here for the first time! Included are: Two unused Dingbats of Danger Street tales (Kirby’s final Kid Gang group, inked by Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry, and newly colored for this book)! True-Life Divorce, the abandoned newsstand magazine that was too hot for its time (reproduced from Jack’s pencil art—and as a bonus, we’ve commissioned Mike Royer to ink one of the stories)! And Soul Love, the unseen ’70s romance book so funky, even a jive turkey will dig the unretouched inks by Vince Colletta and Tony DeZuniga. PLUS: There’s Kirby historian John Morrow’s in-depth examination of why these projects got left back, concept art and uninked pencils from Dingbats, and a Foreword by ’70s Kirby assistant Mark Evanier!

Garfield goes head to head with a haunted TV, gets lost at the beach, and reunites with his old foe, The Lasagna Monster, in this collection of never-before collected short stories. The Fat cat returns for fun (and food) for all seasons, in this collection of sensational seasonal stories. As the gang heads to the beach to soak up some rays, Jon and Liz hit bumpy waters, navigating a breakup just as a giant shark approaches. After the waters have calmed,, Garfield and Odie audition for a reality show, and Garfield encounters nemeses old and new: a spooky ghoul who reaches out from the TV, and the fan-favorite Lasagna Monster. Writers Mark Evanier (Garfield and Friends) and Scott Nickel team up with artists Antonio Alfaro, David DeGrand (Spongebob Comics), and more for loads of comedy and carbs. Collects Garfield 2018 Vacation Time Blues #1 and Garfield 2018 TV Or Not TV? #1.

Garfield goes on Holiday-themed adventures in this book of never-before collected short stories. Everyone's favorite, lasagna-lovin', Monday-hatin', lazy, Fat Cat stars in this new, collection of his wildest adventures! Grab your favorite pasta dish and enjoy Garfield venturing out as a Nighttime Crusader, fighting his own impulse control, and going up against "The Most Annoying Cat in the World." Plus, some Holiday fun, as Garfield helps some kids get their dream gifts, and then must track down all the world’s lasagna from the Lasagna Monster! Writers Mark Evanier (GARFIELD & FRIENDS) and Scott Nickel team up with artists Andy Hirsch (VARMITS), Gary Barker (GARFIELD daily comic strip) and more for all the laughs (and lasagna).

The famous feline goes to the beach in this all-new original graphic novel. When Jon wins a free vacation, he heads to the beach with Liz, Garfield, Odie, and Nermal for two weeks of fun in the sun. But will a super storm, a scary shark sighting — and an even scarier snack shortage — ruin the trip?

The fan-favorite Fat Cat comes back with all-new stories! Garfield has a real mystery on his paws: his teddy bear extraordinaire is missing. Who—or what—has nabbed Pooky? Finding his faithful friend will take Garfield and Odie out of the house and launch them into an epic adventure they will never forget. Featuring all-new stories written by Garfield writer Scott Nickel and illustrated by the talented Antonio Alfaro, as well as a short story by Erin Hunting.

All-new tales of Jim Davis’ iconic fat cat, Garfield! Jim Davis’ legendary creation returns to comics with three all new short stories, including contributions by star writer Mark Evanier (Garfield & Friends, Superman Adventures). Get ready for Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal and the rest of the gang having even more fun (and lasagna) than ever before!

Garfield returns to comics with all-new stories, including a short written and drawn by Judd Winick, New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo. This all-new original graphic novel contains three Garfield short stories, and includes contributions by Mark Evanier (Garfield and Friends tv show) and Judd Winick (Hilo).

The gods did not bless Groo with brains, only with the ability to battle. Now, they themselves are in conflict over the spirit and future of mankind . . . and it is Groo who becomes the pawn (unwitting, of course) in their war. If the future of humanity depends on the wanderer--who barely qualifies--we're all in a lot of trouble. This volume collects Groo: Fray of the Gods #1-#4, from the Harvey and Eisner Award winning team of Sergio Aragon s and Mark Evanier, with Tom Luth coloring and Stan Sakai on the lettering pen.