Royce, Toronto, 1984.  ISBN 0-603-03591-4.  Hard cover, 256 pages including Index.  Good plus; illustrated boards with light edge and cover wear, sound binding with a very slight lean.  Dust jacket with price intact mirroring boards shows light edge and cover wear.  Some red ink underlines throughout text primarily at beginning of sections.  Remainder of interior clean and unmarked; colour and black & white illustrations.  “… the author has amassed an unbelievable 450 illustrations (125 in colour) of comics and comic-book heroes.  The book comprises a matchless pictorial panorama covering a century of international comic-strip publication. … The historically informative text, entertainingly written, together with pictures of classic and rare comics and strips from many countries, ensures that this book will give great pleasure to all who are fascinated by the magic world of make-believe.” (from front flap)