Thieves & Kings

    (I Box, 1994-2001, 2004-2006)
™ and ©1994 Mark Oakley

From The Slings & Arrows Comic Guide:

A peculiar title, much prized by those who read it, yet little known generally. Unable to pack in enough material per issue to tell his broad fantasy story, creator Mark Oakley (M’Oak) opts to separate his comic pages with pages of text continuing the story. Certainly a valid story-telling device, it comes a cropper here because M’Oak is no more than a functional writer, although an ever-improving artist. The plot centers on Rubel, a teenage thief under royal protection—having located a crown (which has been hidden to determine who would succeed to the throne) and having passed it on to the princess. Accompanied by an imp, Rubel manages to make enemies with ease, and in #5 learns that his royal patronage might not be the boon he assumed. In later issues, the focus begins to shift a little from Rubel. Thieves & Kings is a frustrating title, with plenty of seemingly superfluous detours. If there really is an extended story to tell why have most issues to date contained so many ultimately meaningless chases and battles? Reading as it does like a children’s fairy-tale with the occasional adult intrusion, there’s never any real sense of danger about the title, but those who enjoy fantasy material might be as charmed as the regular readership. ~WJ

Collection: Thieves & Kings (#1–6)

		Notes	Writer	Artist
	#1 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $4.75 4 copies available from $1.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#1 (2nd printing) Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.50 No copies available	2nd printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#1 (3rd printing) Date:  9/1/1994 Cover Price:  $1.00 NM Guide:  $0.60 1 copy available for $0.55	3rd printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#1 (4th printing) Date:  Cover Price:  $1.00 NM Guide:  $3.50 No copies available	4th printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#2 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $5.00 2 copies available from $2.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#2 (2nd printing) Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.50 No copies available	2nd printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#3 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.00 5 copies available from $1.25		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#3 (2nd printing) Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.25 No copies available	2nd printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#4 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $5.00 4 copies available from $2.35		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#5 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $4.75 6 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#6 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.75 3 copies available from $1.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#7 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $3.50 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#8 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $1.00 1 copy available for $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#9 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $3.50 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#10 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $3.50 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#11 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $4.00 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#12 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $5.75 4 copies available from $1.25		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#13 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $3.50 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#14 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $3.50 2 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#15 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $4.50 2 copies available from $2.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#16 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $1.00 1 copy available for $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#17 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $1.00 1 copy available for $0.96		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#18 Date:  7/1/1997 Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $1.75 3 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#19 Date:  9/1/1997 Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.00 4 copies available from $0.96		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#20 Date:  11/1/1997 Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $6.50 3 copies available from $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#21 Date:  1/1/1998 Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.50 3 copies available from $2.35		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#22 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $5.50 3 copies available from $2.35		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#23 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.50 1 copy available for $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#24 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.35 NM Guide:  $2.50 1 copy available for $2.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#25 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $4.00 1 copy available for $3.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#26 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $3.00 1 copy available for $2.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#27 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $1.00 1 copy available for $0.96		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#28 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $1.75 2 copies available from $0.96		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#29 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $1.00 1 copy available for $0.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#30 Date:  1/1/2000 Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $1.75 2 copies available from $0.96		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#31 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $1.50 2 copies available from $1.25		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#32 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $4.25 3 copies available from $0.65		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#33 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.25 4 copies available from $0.75		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#34 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.00 No copies available		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#35 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.00 1 copy available for $0.65		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#36 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.25 No copies available		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#37 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.00 No copies available		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#38 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.50 1 copy available for $2.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#39 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.50 NM Guide:  $2.50 3 copies available from $2.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#40 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $2.75 2 copies available from $2.95		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#41 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $2.50 No copies available		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#42 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $2.50 No copies available		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#43 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $2.95 3 copies available from $2.95		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#44 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $2.95 2 copies available from $2.95		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#45 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $18.00 2 copies available from $2.95		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#46 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $9.00 1 copy available for $9.00	B&W	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#47 Date:  Cover Price:  $2.95 NM Guide:  $9.50 1 copy available for $9.50		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	#48 Date:  3/1/2006 Cover Price:  $3.50 NM Guide:  $16.00 2 copies available from $5.99		Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #1 Date:  Cover Price:  $12.00 NM Guide:  $13.00 No copies available	The Red Book; Collects issues #1-6; B&W	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #1 (2nd printing) Date:  1/1/1996 Cover Price:  $13.50 NM Guide:  $13.50 No copies available	2nd Printing	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #2 Date:  Cover Price:  $14.00 NM Guide:  $16.00 No copies available	The Green Book; Collects issues #7-16; B&W	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #3 Date:  Cover Price:  $16.50 NM Guide:  $17.00 No copies available	The Blue Book; Collects issues #17-24	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #4 Date:  Cover Price:  $16.50 NM Guide:  $17.00 No copies available	The Shadow Book; Collects issues #25-36	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley
	Book #5 Date:  Cover Price:  $16.95 NM Guide:  $15.00 1 copy available for $15.00	The Winter Book; Collects issues #37-45	Mark Oakley	Mark Oakley