Inventory of the Comic Book and Graphic Novel Collection, 1938-2012
Assortment of domestic and international comics and graphic novels acquired by the Rubenstein Library between 1980 and 2012. A large portion of the collection was originally a gift from Alicia Korenman; several other titles were removed from other Special Collections collections, including the Dorothy Allison Papers and the Sarah Dyer Zine Collection. Items in boxes 26-31 were a gift of John Canfield in 2012. Items in boxes 33-36 are a collection of a Latino comics.
Over 350 titles of domestic and international comic books and graphic novels, as well as some related items, from publishers including DC/Vertigo, Abstract Studio, Oni Press, Marvel, Dark Horse, Fantagraphics, and many more.
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Title
- Comic Book and Graphic Novel Collection, 1938-2010
- Language of Material
- English,
- Extent
- 25.0 Linear Feet, 10000 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Over 350 titles of domestic and international comics and graphic novels, as well as some related items, from publishers including DC/Vertigo, Abstract Studio, Oni Press, Marvel, Fantagraphics, and many more. There is a wide range of content present in the collection, from early super hero comics, to girl-power comics from the 1970s, to Dr. Horrible, published in 2009.
Keyword searching is the most efficient way to find a specific title in the collection, because the materials have not been arranged beyond being grouped by title. Each title is listed along with the publisher, the format, the years of publication represented in the collection, and the specific issues held in the collection. Includes notes about particular titles, such as their country of publication. Also highlighted are the small amount of titles, dated 1950s-1980s, which feature African or African American characters.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Items in boxes 1-10 are gifts of Alicia Korenman, unless otherwise noted.
Items in boxes 26-31 were a gift of John Canfield in 2012.
Items in boxes 33-36 are a collection of Latino comics.
Bone: Cartoon Books, 2000-2004
Box 1
Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love: DC/Vertigo, 2010
Box 1
Fables: DC/Vertigo, 2004-2010
Box 1
House of Mystery: DC/Vertigo, 2008
Box 1
RASL: Cartoon Books, 2008-2009
Box 1
Rose: Cartoon Books, 2000-2002
Box 1
Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil: DC, 2007
Box 1
Stupid, Stupid Rat-Tails: Cartoon Books, 1999-2000
Box 1
Echo: Abstract Studio, 2008-2009
Box 2
Paradise Too!: Abstract Studio, 2000-2001
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise: Antarctic Press; Homage Comics; Image; Abstract Studio, 1993, 1996-2007
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise magnet set
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise Source Book: Abstract Studio, 2003
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise: I Dream of You: Abstract Studio, 1996
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise: Immortal Enemies: Abstract Studio, 1998
Box 2
Strangers in Paradise: It's a Good Life!: Abstract Studio, 1996
Box 2
The Collected Strangers in Paradise, Vol. 1: Abstract Studio, 1994
Box 2
Amy Racecar Color Special: El Capitan, 1997, 1999
Box 3
Artbabe: Fantagraphics, 1996-1999
Vol. 1 no. 5, Vol. 2 no. 1-4.
Box 3
Biff Bam Pow!: Amaze Ink/Slave Labor Graphics, 2007
Box 3
Blue Monday: Painted Moon: Oni Press, 2004-2005
Box 3
Blue Monday: The Kids Are Alright: Oni Press, 2000
Box 3
Blue Monday: Thieves Like Us: Oni Press, 2008
Box 3
Breakfast After Noon: Oni Press, 2000-2001
Box 3
CharmSchool: Slave Labor Graphics, 2000-2003
Box 3
Dork: Slave Labor Graphics, 2000-2006
Box 3
Hopeless Savages: Oni Press, 2001
Box 3
Hopeless Savages: B-Sides: The Origin of the Dusted Bunnies: Oni Press, 2005
Box 3
Hopeless Savages: Ground Zero: Oni Press, 2002
Box 3
La Perdida: Fantagraphics, 2001-2005
Box 3
Little Star: Oni Press, 2005
Box 3
Love Fights: Oni Press, 2003-2004
Box 3
Optic Nerve: Drawn & Quarterly, 1995-2007
Box 3
Pop Gun War: Cryptic Press, 2000-2002
Box 3
Radio: An Illustrated Guide: WBEZ, 1999
Box 3
Scary Godmother: Sirius, 2001-2002
Box 3
Scooter Girl: Oni Press, 2003-2004
Box 3
Scott Pilgrim: Oni Press, 2006
2006 Free Comic Book Day one-shot giveaway.
Box 3
Slow News Day: Slave Labor Graphics, 2001
Box 3
Strangetown: Oni Press, 2006
Box 3
Stray Bullets: El Capitan, 1995, 2003
Box 3
Sugar Buzz: Slave Labor Graphics, 1998
Box 3
THB: Comics from Mars: AdHouse Books, 2007
Box 3
Too Much Hopeless Savages: Oni Press, 2003-2004
Box 3
Where's It At, Sugar Rat?: Slave Labor Graphics, 2000
Box 3
Young Liars: DC/Vertigo, 2008
Box 3
American Splendor: DC/Vertigo, 2006, 2008
Box 4
American Virgin: DC/Vertigo, 2006
Box 4
Army @ Love: DC/Vertigo, 2007
Box 4
Bang! Tango: DC/Vertigo, 2009
Box 4
Bipolar: Alternative Comics, 2004
Box 4
Bite Club: Vampire Crime Unit: DC/Vertigo, 2006
Box 4
Black Summer: Avatar, 2008
Box 4
Comics Festival!: Toronto Comic Arts Festival, 2005
2005 Free Comic Book Day one-shot giveaway.
Box 4
Crossing Midnight: DC/Vertigo, 2007
Box 4
Deadman: DC/Vertigo, 2006
Box 4
Evil Eye: Fantagraphics, 2004
Box 4
Fillerbunny: Slave Labor Graphics, 2000
Box 4
Greatest Hits: DC/Vertigo, 2008
Box 4
I Feel Sick: Slave Labor Graphics, 1999-2000
Box 4
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac: Slave Labor Graphics, 1995
Box 4
JTHM: Director's Cut: Slave Labor Graphics, 1997
Box 4
Kabuki: Image, 1998-1999, 2001
Box 4
Kabuki Agents: Scarab: Image, 1999
Box 4
Kabuki Classics: Image, 1999
Box 4
Kabuki: Images: Image, 1998-1999
Box 4
Kabuki: Reflections: Marvel/Icon, 2006
Box 4
Kabuki: The Alchemy: Marvel/Icon, 2004-2007
Box 4
Kabuki: The Ghost Play: Image, 2002
Box 4
Northlanders: DC/Vertigo, 2008
Box 4
Owly: Breakin' the Ice: Top Shelf Productions, 2006
2006 Free Comic Book Day one-shot giveaway.
Box 4
Plastic Man: DC, 2005, 2006
Box 4
Road Trip: Oni Press, 2000
Box 4
Sky Between Branches: Com.x, 2002
Box 4
Squee!: Slave Labor Graphics, 1997-1998
Box 4
Strangehaven: Abiogenesis Press, 1997-2005
Box 4
Strangehaven: Arcadia: Abiogenesis Press, 1998
Box 4
The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius: Oni Press, 1999
Box 4
The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius: Monkey Tales: Oni Press, 2001-2002
Box 4
The Other Side: DC/Vertigo, 2006
Box 4
The Un-Men: DC/Vertigo, 2007
Box 4
The Vinyl Underground: DC/Vertigo, 2007
Box 4
Unknown Soldier: DC/Vertigo, 2008
Box 4
Air: DC/Vertigo, 2008-2009
Box 5
Astonishing X-Men: Marvel, 2006-2008
Issues 13-25, Giant-Size no. 1.
Box 5
Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous: Marvel, 2005
Box 5
Astonishing X-Men: Gifted: Marvel, 2004
Box 5
Black Orchid: DC/Vertigo, 1991
Box 5
DC: The New Frontier: DC, 2004
Box 5
Eternals: Marvel, 2006-2007
Box 5
Gods & Tulips: Westhampton House, 1999
Box 5
Madame Xanadu: DC/Vertigo, 2008-2010
Box 5
My Faith in Frankie: DC/Vertigo, 2004
Box 5
NYX: No Way Home: Marvel, 2008-2009
Box 5
Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep of Reason: DC/Vertigo, 2007
Box 5
The Books of Magic: DC/Vertigo, 1993
Box 5
The Books of Magic: Bindings: DC/Vertigo, 1995
Box 5
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: America's Best Comics, 1999-2000
Box 5
The Sandman Presents: Deadboy Detectives: DC/Vertigo, 2001
Box 5
The Sandman Presents: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dreams… But Were Afraid to Ask: DC/Vertigo, 2001
Box 5
The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite: Dark Horse, 2007-2008
Box 5
The Umbrella Academy: Dallas: Dark Horse, 2008-2009
Box 5
The Unwritten: DC/Vertigo, 2008-2010
Box 5
Vertigo: Winter's Edge: DC/Vertigo, 1998-2000
Box 5
Blondin et Cirage: Le Negre Blanc: Dupuis, 1984
Box 6
Dead Herring Comics: Actus Independent Comics, 2004
Box 6
Delphine: Fantagraphics and Coconino Press, 2006
Box 6
Fancy Froglin's Sexy Forest: Alternative Comics, 2003
Box 6
Girlhero: High Drive Publications, 1993-1994
Box 6
Interiorae: Fantagraphics and Coconino Press, 2006
Box 6
Jojo et Jimmy: La Tremblote: Societe d'Editions Periodiques, 1960
One-shot. Published in Belgium. Features African or African-American characters.
Box 6
Love and Rockets: Fantagraphics, 1987, 1989, 1993-1995
Issues 23, 30, 42-44, 48.
Box 6
Love and Rockets Bonanza!: Fantagraphics, 1989
Box 6
Mouse Guard: Archaia Studios Press, 2006
Box 6
Paranoid: Tales of Neurosis: Joe Deagnon, 1990
Box 6
Super F*ckers: Top Shelf Productions, 2005-2007
Issues 271, 273, 277, 279.
Box 6
Sweet Gwendoline and the Missing Princess: Centurian Publications, 1982
One-shot. From the Dorothy Allison Papers.
Box 6
Sweeter Gwen and the Return of Gwendoline: Belier Press, 1976
One-shot. From the Dorothy Allison Papers.
Box 6
The Adventures of Baby Dyke: Terry Sapp, 1991-1992, 1994
Box 6
The Hookah Girl and Other True Stories: Growing Up Christian Palestinian in America: Marguerite Dabaie, 2007
Box 6
The Sketchbook Diaries: Top Shelf Productions, 2001-2004
Box 6
Twisted Sisters: Kitchen Sink Comix, 1994
Box 6
Your Flesh Quarterly: Fantagraphics, 1997
Box 6
Jeunes Annees: Konan et Amena : Francs et Franches Camarades, 1967
Box 6
Achilles Storm: Aja Blu Comix, 1991
Issue 7. From the Dorothy Allison Papers.
Box 7
Action Girl Comics: Slave Labor Graphics, 1994
Box 7
Bamboula: Fait des Farces: Editions Rouff, 1953
One-shot. Published in France. Features African or African-American characters.
Box 7
Bibi Fricotin: Societe Parisienne d'Edition, 1981
Issue 43. Published in France. Features African or African American characters.
Box 7
Bloody Wymmin Comix: Bloody Wymmin Comix, 1994
Box 7
Come Out Comix: Portland Women's Resource Center, 1974
Box 7
Cuckoo: Green Door Studios, 1996-1997
Box 7
Dirty Plotte: Drawn & Quarterly, 1991-1995
Box 7
Diva: Starhead Comix, 1994
Box 7
Fanny: Knockabout; Carol Bennett, 1991-1993
Box 7
Friends of Lulu Presents: Broad Appeal: Friends of Lulu, 2003
Box 7
Gay Comix/Gay Comics: Kitchen Sink Comix; Bob Ross, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1993
Issues 2, 8, 13, 19. Issue 19 from the Sarah Dyer Zine Collection.
Box 7
Girl Fight Comics: Print Mint, 1974
Box 7
Girltalk: Fantagraphics, 1995-1996
Issues 1-3. Issue 1 from the Sarah Dyer Zine Collection; Issues 2-3 from the Paula Kamen Papers.
Box 7
Good Girls: Fantagraphics, 1987-1989
Box 7
Hopster's Tracks: Bongo, 2000
Box 7
Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist: Giant Ass Publishing, 1991-1995
Issues 2, 6-7, 12-13, 15-17, 19-20.
Box 7
Le Journal de Bebe: Albin Michel, 1938
Box 7
Mandrake: Edizioni Fratelli Spada, 1964
Box 7
Naughty Bits: Fantagraphics, 1992
Box 7
Oh… Her Comic Quarterly: B Publications, 1994-1995
Box 7
Out In Comics: Out In Comics Group, 2002
Box 7
Prism Comics: Your LGBT Guide to Comics: Prism Comics, 2003
Box 7
Reactor Girl: Tragedy Strikes Press, 1991-1993
Box 7
Real Girl: Fantagraphics, 1991-1994
Issues 2-7. Issue 7 bound with Girltalk no. 1
Box 7
The Sisterhood of Steel: Marvel/Epic, 1984-1985
Issues 1, 3-7. From the Dorothy Allison Papers.
Box 7
Tits & Clits Comix: Last Gasp, 1979-1980, 1987
Box 7
Very Vicky: Meet Danny Ocean, 1993-1994
Box 7
Way Out Strips: Tragedy Strikes Press; Fantagraphics, 1992, 1994
Vol. 2, no. 1-3, and Vol. 3, no. 1-3. Vol. 3 no. 1 from the Sarah Dyer Zine Collection.
Box 7
Welcome to the Dollhouse: Dollhouse Comics, 1998
Box 7
Wendy Whitebread: Eros Comix, 1990
Issue 1. From the Dorothy Allison Papers.
Box 7
Wimmen's Comix: Last Gasp; Rip Off Press, 1973-1976, 1983-1985, 1991
Box 7
Dynamite Damsels: Roberta Gregory, 1976
One-shot. From the Ladyslipper Music Records.
Box 7
Castle Waiting: Cartoon Books; Olio; Fantagraphics, 2000-2003; 2006-2009
Issues 1-4, 12-16; Vol. 2, no. 1-15.
Box 8
Finder: Light Speed Press, 2002-2005
1998 one-shot giveaway; 25-38.
Box 8
Girl Crazy: Dark Horse, 1997
Box 8
Love and Rockets: Fantagraphics, 2001-2007
Box 8
Luba: Fantagraphics, 1998-2004
Box 8
Luba's Comics and Stories: Fantagraphics, 2000-2006
Box 8
Maggie and Hopey Color Special: Fantagraphics, 1997
Box 8
Measles: Fantagraphics, 1998-2001
Box 8
New Love: Fantagraphics, 1996-1997
Box 8
Penny Century: Fantagraphics, 1997-2000
Box 8
Speak of the Devil: Dark Horse, 2007-2008
Box 8
Tales from Shock City: Fantagraphics, 2001
Box 8
Ten Years of Love and Rockets: Fantagraphics, 1992
Box 8
Whoa, Nellie!: Fantagraphics, 1996
Box 8
Atlas: Drawn & Quarterly, 2005
Box 9
Batman: A Death in the Family: DC, 1988
Box 9
Batman: Harley Quinn: DC, 1999
Box 9
Belly Button Comix: Oog & Blik/Fantagraphics, 2002
Box 9
Berlin: Drawn & Quarterly, 2002-2008
Box 9
Drinks and Dancing: Boy Who Cried, 2002
Box 9
Ex Machina: Special Edition: Wildstorm/DC, 2005
Box 9
Ex Machina: Tag: Wildstorm/DC, 2005
Box 9
Ex Machina: The First Hundred Days: Wildstorm/DC, 2005
Box 9
Family Reunion: Small Beer Press, 2004
One-shot giveaway: "A comic from the novel Perfect Circle."
Box 9
Forlorn Funnies: Absence of Ink, 2002-2003
Box 9
From the Curve: Robert K. Ullman, 1998
Box 9
Grand Gestures: Alternative Comics, 2003
Box 9
How to Understand Israel in Sixty Days or Less: Sarah Glidden, 2007-2008
Box 9
Jetlag: Actus Tragicus, 1998
Issue 14: "Stories by Etgar Keret."
Box 9
Jin & Jam: Sparkplug Comic Books, 2008
Box 9
Korgi: Top Shelf Productions, 2007
Box 9
Kyle Baker Cartoonist: Kyle Baker , 2005
Box 9
Love as a Foreign Language: Oni Press, 2004
Box 9
Lucky: Drawn & Quarterly, 2007
Box 9
Lunch Hour Comix: Alternative Comics, 2004
Box 9
Mildred Lee: Space Station Schoolgirl: John Pham, ca. 2004
Box 9
Or Else: Drawn & Quarterly, 2004-2005, 2008
Box 9
Peanut Butter and Jeremy: Alternative Comics, 2000-2001
Box 9
Postcard booklet advertising Minx graphic novels, 2007
Box 9
Shirley: A Sex Comedy: Dimona Comix Group, 2005
Box 9
Slave Labor Peepshow: Slave Labor Graphics, 2000
Box 9
Tales Designed to Thrizzle: Fantagraphics, 2005-2006
Box 9
The Horrible Truth About Comics: Alternative Comics, 1999
Box 9
Why I Like Bugs: Dan Moynihan, 2002
Box 9
Works & Days: Preview Book: Boy Who Cried , n.d.
Box 9
World Enough and Time: Part I of Works & Days: Boy Who Cried, 2002
Box 9
Y: The Last Man: DC/Vertigo, 2002-2008
Box 9
Yikes!: Alternative Press, 1997-1998
Box 9
Angel: After the Fall: IDW, 2007
Box 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight: Dark Horse, 2007-2009
Box 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Vampires: Dark Horse, 2009
Box 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow: Dark Horse, 2009
Box 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: Dark Horse, 2001
Box 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: Wilderness: Dark Horse, 2002
Box 10
Dr. Horrible: Dark Horse, 2009
Box 10
Marvel Romance Redux: But I Thought He Loved Me!: Marvel, 2006
Box 10
Marvel Romance Redux: Love Is a Four-Letter Word: Marvel, 2006
Box 10
Marvel Romance Redux: Restraining Orders are for Other Girls: Marvel, 2006
Box 10
Powers: Image; Marvel/Icon, 2002-2008, 2010
Vol. 1, no. 21-23, 25-37; Vol. 2, no. 1-30; Annual, no. 1; Vol. 3, no. 2.
Box 10
Preacher: DC/Vertigo, 1999-2000
Box 10
Preacher Special: One Man's War: DC/Vertigo, 1998
Box 10
Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle: DC/Vertigo, 2000
Box 10
Leyendas de América: Editorial Novaro, 1959-1961
Issues 38, 40, 45-47, 49, 51-66. Published in Mexico.
Box 10
Leyendas de América: Editorial Novaro, 1961-1973
Issues 67-112, 114, 116-119, 121-124, 127, 129-132, 134-136, 138-146, 148-149, 151, 153, 155-161, 163, 165, 168-172, 180-182, 186, 191-196, 198-202, 204-206. Published in Mexico.
Box 11
Illustrerede Klassikere: Stig Jensen, n.d.
Issue 17: Moby Dick. Published in Denmark. From the Gay Wilson Allen Papers.
Box 11
El Payo: Un Hombre Contra el Mundo!: Editoria Senda, 1966-1971
Issues 1-3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 20, 23, 25, 31-36, 38, 39, 41-50, 52, 54-65, 67-88, 90, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112-129, 131, 132-147, 149-150, 152-187, 189-197, 199. Published in Mexico.
Box 12
Tit-Bits: Ediciones Record, 1975-1976
Issues 1-10. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 13
Tit-Bits Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1976
Issue 1. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 13
Tit-Bits: Ediciones Record, 1976-1977
Issues 11-20. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 14
Tit-Bits Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1977
Issue 2. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 14
Tit-Bits: Ediciones Record, 1977-78
Issues 21-30. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 15
Tit-Bits Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1978
Issue 3. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 15
Tit-Bits: Ediciones Record, 1978
Issues 31-40, anuario no. 1. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 16
Corto Maltes: Ediciones Record, 1974-1975
Issues 1-10. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 17
Skorpio Suplemento Extra: Ediciones Record, 1974
Issue 1. Published in Argentina; bound with no. 10 of "Corto Maltes."
Box 17
Corto Maltes: Ediciones Record, 1975-1977
Issues 11-20, anuario no. 1. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 18
Corto Maltes Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1976
Issue 1. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 18
Corto Maltes: Ediciones Record, 1977
Issies 21-30. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 19
Corto Maltes Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1977
Issue 2. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 19
Corto Maltes: Ediciones Record, 1978
Issues 31-40. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed with some loss.
Box 20
Pif-Paf: Ediciones Record, 1975-1976
Issues 1-10. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed.
Box 21
Pif-Paf: Ediciones Record, 1976-1977
Issues 11-20. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed.
Box 22
Pif-Paf Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1976
Issue 1. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed.
Box 22
Pif-Paf: Ediciones Record, 1977-1978
Issues 21-30. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed.
Box 23
Pif-Paf Libro de Oro: Ediciones Record, 1977
Issue 2. Published in Argentina; bound and trimmed.
Box 23
Tit-Bits: Ediciones Record, 1979-1980
Issues 41-45, 47-52, 57-58, 60, anuario no. 2. Published in Argentina.
Box 24
Gunga Din: Ediciones Record, n.d.
Issue 1. Published in Argentina; printed in Brasil.
Box 24
Hora Cero: Ediciones de la Urraca, 1990
Issues 1-2. Published in Argentina.
Box 24
Mad Special: E.C., 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976
Issues 5, 10, 17, 20. Gift of James Albert; later titled "Mad Super-Special."
Box 24
More Trash from Mad: E.C., 1958-1960
Box 24
The Worst from Mad: E.C., 1960
Box 24
Pic et Nic et Cendrillon: Le Magazine des Jeunes: Editions Lenoir, 1946
An. 4 no. 4, 6-14, 16, 18. Published in France; features comic strip "Wamba, Le Justicier de la Brousse" (features African or African-American characters).
Box 25
Jade City Chronicles, Volume 1: The Super Spectacular Bad Ass Herald M.F. Jones: Cypher Comics, Undated (2011?)
Box 26
Today's Comix of Politics and People: Today's Comix, 1974
Box 26
Vigil: Innovative Corporation, 1992
Vol. 1, Issues 1-2; Vol. 2, Issue 1 .
Box 26
Vigil: Kukulkan: Innovative Corporation, 1993
Box 26
Vigil: Vamporum Animaturi: Millennium Publications, 1994
Box 26
Vigil, Collection 1: Fall From Grace: Millennium Publications, 1994
Box 26
Vigil: Rebirth: Millennium Publications, 1994
Box 26
Vigil: Desert Foxes: Millennium Publications, 1995
Box 26
Vigil: Road Trips: Millennium Publications, 1996
Box 26
Vigil: Eruption: Millennium Publications, 1996
Box 26
Vigil: Scattershots: Duality Press, 1997
Box 26
Vigil: Bloodline: Duality Press, 1997-1998
Box 26
Black Hole: Kitchen Sink Press, 1995
Box 26
From Hell: Mad Love Publishing, 1992-1994
Box 26
Leave It To Chance: Homage Comics, 1996-1998
Issues 1-11. 2 copies of Issue 5.
Box 26
Axis Mundi: Amaze Ink, 1996
Box 26
Reid Fleming: World's Toughest Milkman: Eclipse Comics, 1986, 1988-1989
Vol. 1, Issue 1; Vol. 2, Issues 2-4.
Box 26
Dinosaurs For Hire: Eternity Comics, 1988-1990
Issues 2, 5-9. Eternity is a division of Malibu Graphics.
Box 26
Dinosaurs For Hire: Malibu Comics, 1993
Issues 1-7. Continuation of previous series.
Box 26
Stray Bullets: El Capitan Books, 1995-1998
Box 26
Illegal Alien: Kitchen Sink Press, 1994
Box 26
A1 True Life Bikini Confidential: Atomeka Press, 1990
Box 26
A1: Atomeka Press, 1991
Issues 3, 5. Issue 3 undated.
Box 26
The Residents: Freak Show: Dark Horse Comics, 1992
One-shot. Inspired by concept album.
Box 26
Mister: Caliber Comics, 1996
Box 26
Action Planet: Action Planet Comics, 1996-1997
Box 26
Bizarre Heroes: Fiasco Comics, 1995-1996
Box 26
Astonishing Excitement: All Jonh Comics, 1995-1996
Box 26
The Astonishing Moth: Big Jolt Comics, 1996
Box 26
The Book of Ballads and Sages: Green Man Press, 1995-1996
Box 27
Ebony Warrior: ANIA/Africa Rising, 1993
Issue 1. Features African or African-American characters.
Box 27
HERU, Son of Ausar: ANIA/Afrocentric Comic Books, 1993
Issue 1. Features African or African-American characters.
Box 27
Ultraman: Ultracomics, 1993
Issues 1-3. 2 copies each of Issues 1-2; 1 copy each of Issues 1-3 is a sleeved "Virgin Cover Edition" with a Mutant Monster Trading Card.
Box 27
Ultraman: Nemesis Comics, 1994
Issues -1, 1, 3. Continuation of above series; Nemesis and Ultracomics are both imprints of Harvey Comics.
Box 27
Wicked: Millennium Publications, 1994-1995
Box 27
Heartstopper: Millennium Publications, 1994
Box 27
The Tiger Woman: Millennium Publications, 1994
Box 27
The Adventures of Aaron: Chiasmus, 1994
Issue 1. Based on a musical.
Box 27
Jay & Silent Bob: Oni Press, 1998
Box 27
Clerks: The Comic Book: Oni Press, 1998
Box 27
Oni Double Feature: Oni Press, 1998
Issues 1-3. Issue 1 includes Jay & Silent Bob story.
Box 27
St. Swithin's Day: Oni Press, 1998
Box 27
True Swamp: Oni Press, 1994-1995
Box 27
Spectacles: Alternative Press, 1997
Box 27
Wandering Star: Pen and Ink Comics/Sirius Comics, 1993-1997
Issues 1-21. Series transitions to Sirius Comics starting with Issue 12.
Box 27
Glory: Avatar Press, 2001
Box 27
Powers: Image Comics, 2000-2002
Box 27
Powers Annual: Image Comics, 2001
Box 27
Promethea: America's Best Comics, 1999-2002
Box 27
Top 10: America's Best Comics, 1999-2001
Box 27
Tom Strong: America's Best Comics, 1999-2002
Box 27
Tom Strong's Terrific Tales: America's Best Comics, 2002
Issues 1-3. 2 copies of Issue 2.
Box 28
Tomorrow Stories: America's Best Comics, 1999-2001
Box 28
64 Page Giant: America's Best Comics, 2001
Box 28
Greyshirt: Indigo Sunset: America's Best Comics, 2001-2002
Box 28
Dusty Star: Image Comics, 1997
Box 28
After Dark: Millennium Publications, 1995
Box 28
Bloodchilde: Millennium Publications, 1994-1995
Box 28
Phantom Lady: Verotik Publications, 1994
Box 28
Doctor Gorpon: Aircel Comics, 1991
Box 28
Ralph Snart Adventures: Now Comics, 1988, 1990
Vol. 3, Issues 3, 6, 17-23.
Box 28
Tyrant: SpiderBaby Grafix & Publications, 1994-1996
Issues 1-4. 2 copies (first and second printings) of Issue 1.
Box 28
Ragmop: Planet Lucy Press, 1995-1997
Vol. 1, Issues 1-10; Vol. 2, Issue 1. 2 copies of Vol. 1, Issue 1 (second is inscribed by author).
Box 28
Kane: Dancing Elephant Press, 1993-1998, 1999-2001
Issues 1-16, 18-22, 26-29.
Box 28
Jack Staff: Dancing Elephant Press, 2000
Box 28
The Replacement God: Amaze Ink, 1995-1996
Box 28
The Replacement God and Other Stories: Amaze Ink, 1997
Box 28
Scarlet Thunder: Amaze Ink, 1995
Box 28
Skeleton Key: Amaze Ink, 1995-1996
Box 28
Hilly Rose: Astro Comics, 1995-1996, 1997
Issues 1-7, 9. 3 copies each of Issues 1-2
Box 28
Dominique: Family Matters: Caliber Press, 1994
Box 29
Dominique: Protect and Serve: Caliber Press, 1994
Box 29
Dominique: Killzone: Caliber Press, 1994
Box 92
Dominique: White Knuckle Drive: Caliber Press, 1994
Box 29
Kabuki: Fear the Reaper: Caliber Press, 1994
Box 29
Kabuki: Dance of Death: London Night Studios, 1995
Box 29
Kabuki: Circle of Blood: Caliber Press/Caliber Comics, 1995
Vol. 1, Issues 1-6. 2 copies of Issue 5; series transitions to Caliber Comics at Issue 5
Box 29
Kabuki Color Special: Caliber Comics, 1996
Box 29
Kabuki: Dreams of the Dead: Caliber Comics, 1996
Box 29
Kabuki: Masks of the Noh: Caliber Comics, 1996-1997
Box 29
Kabuki: Skin Deep: Caliber Comics, 1996-1997
Box 29
Kabuki: Caliber Comics, 1997-1998
Box 29
Negative Burn: Caliber Press, 1993, 1994, 1995-1996,
Vol. 1, Issues 3, 9, 12-13, 16, 18, 20-21, 23-33, 36.
Box 29
Tattoo: Caliber Press, 1996
Box 29
Milk & Cheese's Other Number One: Slave Labor Graphics, 1992, 1994-1995
Issues 2-6. Numbered "Other Number One #1," "3rd Number One #1," "4th Number One #1," "First 2nd Issue #1," and "666".
Box 29
Ash: Event Comics, 1995, 1996
Vol. 1, Issue 3; Issue 0.
Box 29
Mysterymen Stories: Dark Horse Comics, 1996
Box 29
Dragonring: Aircel Comics, 1987
Box 29
The Maximortal: King Hell Press, 1992, 1993
Box 29
Lethargic Comics: Alpha Productions, 1994-1996
Vol. 1, Issues 1-14 plus Issue Pi. Issues 1 and 2 combined in one volume; Issues 1-5 plus Pi collected in a slipjacket.
Box 29
Lethargic Lad: Crusade Comics, 1996
Box 29
Bioneers: Mirage Publishing, 1994
Box 29
Stupid Heroes: Mirage Publishing, 1994
Box 29
Xenotech: Mirage Publishing, 1994
Box 29
Bone: Cartoon Books, 1992-1998
Issues 7-32 and 1993 Holiday Special.
Box 30
Strangers in Paradise: Antarctic Press/Abstract Studio/Homage Comics, 1993-1998
Vol. 1, Issues 1-11, 13; Vol. 2, Issue 14; Vol. 3, Issues 1-19. Includes second printing of Vol. 1, Issue 1, and 2 copies of Vol. 3, Issue 9; series transitions to Abstract Studio starting with Vol. 1, Issue 2 and to Homage Comics starting with Vol. 3, Issue 1.
Box 30
The Collected Strangers in Paradise: Abstract Studio, 1995
Box 30
Ship of Fools: Caliber Comics, 1996, 1997
Box 30
El Gato Negro: Azteca Productions, 1994-1997
Box 30
War Heroes Classics: Lorne-Harvey Publications, 1991
Box 30
Ratman 2000: Slave Labor Graphics, 1999
Box 30
Complex City: Better Comics, 2000-2001
Box 30
Urban Legends: Dark Horse Comics, 1993
Box 30
How To Pick Up Girls If You're A Comic Book Geek: 3 Finger Prints, 1997
Box 30
Last Kiss: Shanda Fantasy Arts, 2001-2002
Box 30
Cavewoman Meets Explorers: Basement Comics, 1997
Box 30
Jungle Tales of Cavewoman: Basement Comics, 1998
Box 30
Dr. Wonder: Old Town Publishing, 1996-1997
Box 31
Red Calloway's Big Bang: Zoo Arsonist Press, 1995, 1996
Box 31
Ebon: Spearhead Comics, 1970
Box 31
Dear Julia: Black Eye Publications, 1996-1997
Box 31
Truer Than True Romance: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2001
Box 31
Art & Beauty Magazine: Kitchen Sink Press, 1996
Box 31
Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire: Innovation, 1991, 1993
Box 32
Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned: Innovation, 1991, 1993
Box 32
Black Hole: Kitchen Sink Comix, 1996
Box 32
A Distant Soil: Image, 1996
Box 32
Don Simpson's Bizzare Heroes: Fiasco Comics, 1994-1995
Issues 0-8, 10-11, 13-14.
Box 32
El Gato Negro: Azteca Productions, 1993
Box 32
Kabuki: Circle of Blood: Caliber Comics, 1996
Box 32
Negative Burn: Caliber Comics, 1996
Box 32
Strangers in Paradise: Abstract Studio, 1996
Box 32
Top 10: America's Best Comics, 1999
Box 32
Boxes 33-36 were purchased together as a Latino Comics Collection in 2012. A detailed inventory of these items is available in Box 33 or in the Collection Control File.
Rodriguez, Octavio: Comic Book Collection, 2005-2011.
Ciudad, Issue 1-2. 'Cano Scribbles, 'Cano Scribbles 1-5. The Adventures of Plat and Dave, Issues 1-2. New Beginnings...
Box 33
Rosado, Rafael: Giants Beware! Heroes Come in All Sizes, 2012
Box 33
Tito na Rua: Street Comics
Street Comics, Vol. 1, 2011, and The Adventures of Joe Nobody and the Pooch Dog, No. 1-2, 2011.
Box 33
Wishnia, Leah: The Cactus Queen, 2012
Box 33
Heath, Jennifer: El Repelente (or, the 2012 Antics of Anabela), 2011
Box 33
Rodriguez, Fernando
Aztec of the City, Vol. 3 No. 1 (2012 reprint, originally published 1993). Adelita/Tales of Aztlan: The Legend of La Llorona, 2003.
Box 33
Gamboa, Gabby: Zine Collection
Chris Montez, Teenage Rockstar, 2000. Miss Lonely Hearts 1, 2011.
Box 33
Crespo, Jaime: Zine Collection, 1995-2012
Throb. Tortilla No. 1-2. Last Slice (Best of the Last Slices Strips). Slices (Selected Favorites from the Weekly Strip: Slice O'Life).
Box 33
Lano, Mario T., etc.: Reluctant Zero #1, 2011
Box 34
Aushenker, Michael: Comic Book Collection, 1995-2010
Futuresh CK: El Gato 2002. The Nine Lives of El Gato Crime Mangler #1. The Nine Loves of El Gato Crime Mangler. Gumby's Gang Starring Pokey.
Box 34
Leanos, John Jota: Imperial Silence: Una Opera Muerta, 2008 (DVD)
Box 34
Mayorga Amaya, Liz: Zine Collection, 2010-2012
Outgrowing Plastic Dolls. Inked. Virere Ardendo. A Caxcan Guerilla Takes Over the Awkward Girl. The Pigeon Queen.
Box 34
Rodriguez, Grasiela: Lunatic Fringe #1 and Spadra #1, 2010
Box 34
Rodriguez, Isis, and Alfi Lopez: Ninaji. El Renacimiento, No. 1-2
Box 34
Hernandez, Javier: El Muerto Collector Box, 2012
Includes first issue of El Muerto, DVD of film, and El Muerto doll.
Box 34
Anderson, Brian: Friend of Dorothy, Issues 1-2, 2010
Box 35
Anderson, Brian, and Celina Hernandez: Reignbow and Dee-Va, Issues 1-3, 2008
Box 35
Hernandez, Javier: Comic Batch, 2011-2012
El Muerto Mishmash. Weapon Tex-Mex vs. El Muerto. The Art of the Coma. Comic Pop!. The Comic Pop Sketchbook. Man Swamp. The Coma. Manga Muerto.
Box 35
Gonzalez, Crystal, 2010-2012
Trash and Clash, Issue 1. In the Dark, Issues 1-2.
Box 35
Parada, David: Zotz: Serpent and Shield, Issue 1, 2011
Box 35
Oropeza, Antonio F.: Amigoman, The Latin Avenger, 3 issues, 2003, 2009, 2012
Box 35
The Kids of Widney High: Beyond the Sky's Limit!, Issue 1, 2009
Box 35
Navarro, Rafael: Comic Book Collection, 1997-2012
Sonambulo Lives. Strange Tales. Ghost of a Chance. Masks of Sonambulo. Mexican Stand-off (Parts 1-3). Sleep of the Just. Lucha Noir.
Box 35
Cabrera, Jose: Crying Macho Man Collection, 2010-2012
Crying Macho Man, Issues 1-4. Prime Cut. You So Loco. Macho and the Gang. The Big Joke Book.
Box 35
Oropeza, Antonio: Amigoman poster collection (10 prints)
Box 36
Mendoza, Rodolfo: Eagle Night Comic, 2012
Box 36
Cabrera, Jose: Official Poster for Latino Comics Expo, 2012
Box 36
Cabrera, Jose: Poster set for Latino Comics Expo, 2012 (5 posters)
Box 36
Cabrera, Jose: Crying Macho Man strips, 2007 (8 posters)
Box 36
Hernandez, Javier: Los Comex Collection, 2011-2012
Box 36
Assortment of domestic and international comics and graphic novels acquired by the Rubenstein Library between 1980 and 2012. A large portion of the collection was originally a gift from Alicia Korenman; several other titles were removed from other Special Collections collections, including the Dorothy Allison Papers and the Sarah Dyer Zine Collection. Also includes titles from Mexico, Denmark, France, Italy, Belgium, and Argentina. Items in boxes 26-31 were a gift of John Canfield in 2012. Items in boxes 33-36 were acquired as part of a Latino comics collection.
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Cartoonists.
- Romance comic books, strips, etc.
- Horror comic books, strips, etc.
- Animals--Comic books, strips, etc.
- Detective and mystery comic books, strips, etc.
- Underground comic books, strips, etc.
- Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.
- Teenagers--Comic books, strips, etc.
- War--Comic books, strips, etc.
- Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.
- Graphic novels.
- African Americans--Comic books, strips, etc.
- Zines.
Related Material
The Edwin and Terry Murray Comic Book Collection contains over 67,000 comic books from the 1930s to 2000s. The collection is especially rich in Marvel and DC superhero comics, but contains examples of virtually every genre, publisher, and style of comic.
the Rubenstein Library also holds large collections of comics fanzines and zines by women and girls, including the Edwin and Terry Murray Fanzine Collection and the zine collections of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
[Identification of item], Comic Book and Graphic Novel Collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
The Comic Book and Graphic Novel Collection were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a
gift and purchase in 1980-2012.
Processed by William Hansen, April 2011
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, April 2011
Updated by Meghan Lyon, August 2012; January 2013
This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: 2010-0188DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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