Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing. By Stephen Brower. A visually dynamic homage to the paperback, Breathless Homicidal Slime Mutants not only examines the most popular genres - mystery, romance, Westerns, how-to, cooking, and diet, and highbrow literature packaged for the broader audience - it also focuses on the history of the art and design of the format and how it is inseparable from the history of American literacy, tastes, and mores of the twentieth century. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2002 Bret Blevins' Sketchbook - Softcover, 8.5" x 11, 48 pages, B&W.

2003 Bret Blevins' Sketchbook - Softcover, 8.5" x 11, 48 pages, B&W.

2004 Bret Blevins' Sketchbook - Softcover, 8.5" x 11, 48 pages, B&W.

2005 Bret Blevins' Sketchbook - Softcover, 8.5" x 11, 48 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. If you brought home the first edition, you were in big trouble! If you bring home this new and expanded edition, you are in even deeper trouble! Renowned artist Brian Froud and scholar Ari Berk have continued their exploration of the goblin realm. (For the uninformed, goblins are those maleficent creatures who cause all manner of havoc in the human realm.) Now, thanks largely to Froud's and Berk's continuing carelessness, the viscid and largely nonsensical new volume has been unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Among its pages are new letters of apologies and disclaimers complete with new art; a list of Gargle's new titles, grants, entitlements, and responsibilities; and, sadly, much more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $27.50.

1st printing.

Return to the world of faerie with the revised and expanded edition of Brian Froud's acclaimed magnum opus, featuring paintings, watercolors, and drawings never before seen by the general public. Drawing inspiration from the gnarled shrubbery of England's windswept moorlands, Brian Froud is best known for being the mad genius behind Jim Henson's film The Dark Crystal and for illustrating such best sellers as Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book.

This revised and expanded edition of his dazzling World of Faerie offers us a startling vision of the magical realm, enhanced by Froud's own words about his experiences and insights. Featuring rare, previously unpublished imagery from Froud's oeuvre, this new edition of the classic tome is a must-have for faerie and fantasy fans of all ages.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

By Brian Kesinger.

Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation, preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, full color.

NOTE: Lenticular cover art. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

By Brian Kesinger.

Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of these magnificent creatures at their informal best. There are no cookie-cutter fantasy clichés to be found here, just candid studies of dozens of the world's most wonderful drakes with their individual personalities on display. The toned-paper sketchbook format of this handsome volume presents expertly drafted monochromatic drawings of the dragons along with their names and descriptions of their unique qualities. Characters like Fynlar the Daring, Gorüng the Skittish, and So'kee the Vegetarian will delight readers of all ages.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, full color.

NOTE: Lenticular cover art. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Text by Cy Dethan. Art by Henry Flint. The mind of Henry Flint is a galaxy of beautiful atrocities - a nightmare factory where the bestial becomes benign, the mundane magical. Henry Flint is at once a full-service doodling savant and a one-man alien zoo, and this never-before-seen collection of his personal work is an attempt to chart a single, crooked leg of the artistic journey he takes daily. Welcome to the best of the bestiary! Softcover, 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Features 21 pages of sketches and a 5-page story by Pat Lewis. Mature readers.

1st printing. The Art of Brom Sketchbook is an unsettling foray into the mind of this dark fantasy master. A perfect complement to The Art of Brom, this standalone volume showcases and expanded selection of preliminary sketches and final drawings, many never before published. Available exclusively at shows, this volume is now available to a wider audience. Each copy is cover signed by the artist. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 16 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing. Art by Brom. Presenting the third in Sirius Entertainment's new line of best-selling pocket-sized art books! In this volume, Brom -- the acknowledged master of fantasy and horror art -- serves up 60 of his best paintings, more than half of which have never been previously collected in any form! This book has it all: Demons, monsters, automatons, brigands, and loads of Brom's signature subject -- femme fatales, many of whom even rival those pre-Raphaelite gals of old! At times horrific and frightening, other times stunningly beautiful (and sometimes both), Brom's paintings never cease to enthrall the viewer with a glimpse of another, far more dangerous world! Softcover, 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Introduction by George Pelecanos. Brothers and Mothers attests to the fact that Jim Blanchard is Drew Friedman's only worthy competitor in the celebrity portraiture category. Blanchard's technique ranges from a full tonal scale to pure pointillism, always capturing the essence of the characters. Brothers and Mothers features an introduction by crime writer George Pelecanos and includes portraits ranging from Clint Eastwood and Muhammad Ali to Kurt Cobain and Salvador Dali to Nine Simone and Lou Reed. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

One-shot pin-up special. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Anyone with can yell "Let's get naked!" but it takes a true artist to make that command a testament to illustrative excellence. Enter Bruce Colero, in his third gallery of fleshy perfection that fans just cannot get enough of!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

B.T. Drawings convention sketchbook by Bruce Timm. Limited to 500 copies, each of these is signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle Stitched) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

B.T. Drawings convention sketchbook by Bruce Timm. Limited to 500 copies, each of these is signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle Stitched) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

B.T. Drawings convention sketchbook by Bruce Timm. Limited to 500 copies, each of these is signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle Stitched) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

The Shame Spiral convention sketchbook by Bruce Timm. Each of these is signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle Stitched) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

girls convention sketchbook by Bruce Timm. Each of these is signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle Stitched) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

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Art and Cover by Frank Brunner. Foreword by Steven Gold. A Collection of drawings and prints by the legendary comic artist and illustrator Frank Brunner, including his rare Alice in Wonderland print collection. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

(NO Slipcase) - 1st printing. By Dave Stevens. Brush With Passion charts the career of a beloved and influential artist, the late Dave Stevens. Encouraged by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Milton Caniff, and Burne Hogarth, Stevens talks about his work as a storyboard artist for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video and Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, his days drawing comics, and the trials and tribulations of bringing his character to the big screen in the 1991 Disney film, The Rocketeer. Renowned for his wink-and-flirt pin-up art, Stevens is credited with revitalizing interest in, championing the rights of, and befriending the reclusive 1950's model Bettie Page. The PREVIEWS Exclusive edition comes with an illustrated slipcase and16 additional pages of rare and previously unpublished art not in the trade edition. Featuring a wealth of iconic paintings and previously unpublished art, Brush With Passion features commentary by comic book greats Todd Schorr, Richard Hescox, Michael William Kaluta, and William Stout, and an introduction by Jim Steranko. Hardcover (NO Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Written by Lucinda Gosling. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but, during World War I, newspaper illustrations were worth even more, not only conveying the news to anxious families at home and soldiers in battle, but also entertaining and lifting the spirits of a nation at war. The illustrations included range from light-hearted strip cartoons and line drawings, to poignant sketches and dark and hard-hitting political satire. The images not only depict events as they happened, but reveal all the moods of a nation at war. Many are published here for the first time in 90 years, creating a unique, bittersweet portrayal of the Great War and a fascinating and very human, historical and artistic reference source. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in. 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Foreword by Adam Warren. Mega-Tokyo 2032 - the members of a gigantic mega-corporation have used artificial lifeforms called Boomers to carry out their evil plans. An all-female group of vigilantes called the Knight Sabers dawn high-tech mechanized power armor to take on and defeat the Boomers before any more destruction can take place! Bubblegum Crisis Complete Archive brings together concept art, model sheets, key visuals, poster art, special magazine artwork and more from the groundbreaking original anime series. Commentary from creators, designers and production personnel sprinkled throughout highlights the creative spirit that went into this innovative production. Also included is an exclusive interview with character designer Kenichi Sonoda! This must-have volume shows fans everything that what went into the creation of Priss, Linna, Nene, Sylvia and all of the characters technology that make up Bubblegum Crisis! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing.

Text by Abbie Bernstein.

The official companion to the film Bullet Train from Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch, starring Brad Pitt. Screenplay by Zak Olkewicz.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Book of sketches by Robert Atkins. 36 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Gods and devils. Flesh and spirit. Sacred and profane. One of the leading lights of Pop Surrealism, Tara McPherson has traveled the world with her work, gaining new inspirations. Bunny in the Moon features compelling new works and sculpture informed by mythology and folklore. The resulting imagery combines the primal power at the core of ancient culture with McPherson's contemporary explorations of love, loss, strength, vulnerability, and female empowerment. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $23.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. In 2007, Rob Schrab completed Scud the Disposable Assassin after a ten-year hiatus. Fans rejoiced but demanded to know what had taken him so long? The answer lies within these pages. This is a collection of concept sketches from his many sci-fi, horror and animation projects in TV/Film that never saw the light of day. Some were abandoned, some are coming soon but all are here to enjoy. From the co-creator of Monster House and The Sarah Silverman Program. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Labyrinth!" Text by Guido Buzzelli and Jamie Richards. Art and cover by Guido Buzzelli. A series of volumes collecting Guido Buzzelli's stories in English for the first time. Featuring never-seen-before work, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his death and his masterful skill and subversive art. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "HP!" Written by Alexis Kostandi and Daniela Vianello. Art and cover by Guido Buzzelli. Translated by Jamie Richards. Art and cover by Guido Buzzelli. The second of three volumes collecting Guido Buzzelli's stories in English for the first time. Includes HP, considered to be Buzzelli's masterpiece, and the sci-fi fantasy Morganna. These fantastic and grotesque stories demonstrate why Buzzelli was called "the Goya of comics." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

Preview book from Angel Comics. 32 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Cover by Justin Ridge. This volume features a collection of western art by some of today's biggest and brightest stars. Featuring the art of Bruce Timm, Omar Dogan, Stephen Silver, Patrick Morgan, Andrew Wilson, Justin Ridge, Whilce Portacio, Stuart Immonen, Alberto Ruiz, Jenn Pollack, Ale, Garza, Gene Ha, Jim Mahfood, Matthew Stewart, Jo Chen, and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies

Art by Tony Moy. All copies are signed with an exclusive sketch. Comic Sized Artbook with process shots and various finished watercolor art. An exclusive look into the process of several pieces highlighted with progress shots and descriptions. 36 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. By Tatsuyuki Tanaka. From video game character designer to Anime artist to illustrator and manga artist, Tatsuyuki Tanaka is well know in each genre. This is the long-awaited first illustration book containing many illustrations and original pieces from his anime projects, plus many design drawnings and rough sketches, some never before seen! A collection of works spanning over 10 years! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. Cover price $42.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. By Tatsuyuki Tanaka. CANNABIS WORKS 2 ("CW2") is Tatsuyuki Tanaka's second art collection, and first in 13 years. Tanaka, who also works under the name of CANNABIS, is a sought-after Japanese animator and illustrator, who worked for the legendary animation Akira. CW2 collects much of his work from 2003 to 2016, and showcases his recent illustrations for books, magazines and record covers, as well as key art for the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2015. In addition to those works, it features unpublished illustrations and sketches such as a 22-page silent manga called "Visitor," which is created exclusively for CW2. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing. CAPCOM FIGHTING TRIBUTE is a collaborative celebration of the golden age of fighting games and beat-em-ups! Inside, hundreds of artists from across the globe join forces in paying homage to over a dozen classic Capcom franchises. Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Power Stone, Final Fight, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, and many more combat-fueled classics are featured in a cornucopia of artistic styles. With fists clenched, claws out, swords drawn and lasers targeted, it's an all-out Capcom brawl in UDON's biggest Tribute project ever! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing.

Picking up where MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER and MARVEL'S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON left off, MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR sees Steve Rogers leading the new Avengers. But after another destructive international incident involving the team, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability: A governing body will now determine when to enlist the team's services.

This new law fractures the Avengers. Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. return as Captain America and Iron Man, two heroes with the same goal - to protect the world - but with very different methods.

Now, go behind the scenes in this collectible volume! Filled with concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew - including directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and producer Kevin Feige - this collection is a prize for any fan!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Featuring striking artwork from Marvel Comics, this collection of forty removable posters celebrates Captain America, leader of the super-hero team, the Avengers. Featuring imagery from over seventy years of Captain America comics, this poster book charts the evolution of the character from his debut in 1941 right through to his modern-day incarnation. Filled with stunning full-color imagery printed to the highest standards, Captain America: The Poster Collection will thrill everyone from casual fans to hardcore comic collectors. Softcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By Marie Javins.

Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - THE ART OF THE MOVIE is a deluxe keepsake volume that provides an insider's look into the making of the highly anticipated film - directed by Joe and Anthony Russo; and starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford, Cobie Smulders and Sebastian Stan!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

A deluxe gallery of Sideshow Collectibles' best work, Capturing Archetypes: The Art of Sideshow Collectibles showcases the stunning creations produced by one of the world's premier manufacturers of collectible figures and statues.

Featuring iconic and universally beloved characters from franchises such as Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe, and Indiana Jones, this collection celebrates Sideshow's astonishing ability to capture the essence of archetypal characters in its phenomenal art pieces.

A must-have collectible in its own right, this elegant book is the artistic culmination of Sideshow's incredible ambition and undeniable skill. With a removable acetate belly band over a debossed cover, Capturing Archetypes will delight pop culture enthusiasts and dedicated collectors alike.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Schultz.

Following his acclaimed Various Drawings art book series, Carbon serves as the first of a new series assembling the best recent graphic works of Mark Schultz. The element carbon, common yet versatile, is the binder at the base of life on Earth as well as the source of the rich blacks that run through Mark Schultz's drawings. Similarly, the book Carbon binds an astonishing array of illustrative art rendered in brush and ink, graphite and carbon pencil, and it also introduces more color than ever before through the artist's increased experimentation with watercolor as an atmospheric element.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Schultz.

Carbon 2 follows its predecessor by three years, and in those years Mark Schultz's work has become something more solid, and at times almost sculptural, as he continues to refine his attempts to put to paper the visions he sees in his head. Of course there are plenty of lovely warrior women, including more in the Pulpette series, as well as portraits of his Xenozoic characters, Hannah Dundee and Jack Tenrec, negotiating dire straits. There is also sword and sorcery, ancient mythic tableaus, and otherworldly science fiction to satisfy the most diverse tastes. And there are preliminaries and rejected pieces from Storms at Sea, and, (spoiler alert) design work and character studies from Mark's new in-progress Xenozoic graphic novel. Qua hoon!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Schultz.

In this entirely new collection of Mark Schultz's works-most of which have not been previously published, the Xenozoic world takes center stage. Schultz presents preliminary drawings and concept designs from his upcoming Xenozoic graphic novel, placed in context with an introductory text that addresses his decisions behind the new art. Plenty of poster-style images featuring Jack and Hannah are included as well. Carbon3 also features images from Schultz's Storms at Sea and his depictions of myth and pulp adventure.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Schultz. Foreword by H. Schultz.

Mark Schultz unleashed!

Inspired by the otherworldly pulp stories of his childhood in the 1950s and '60s, Schultz continues to draw inspiration from the adventure, fantasy and science-fiction genres of that imaginative period. With its visions of romanticized space exploration, this time continues to be a primary influence on his artwork and in this new collection, where the focus is on life on other worlds. While many of these new visions were created purely for his own satisfaction, Carbon 4 also features Schultz's most recent commissions and commercial illustrations.

As always, Xenozoic's Jack and Hannah are featured prominently.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mark Schultz. Mark Schultz continues to amaze! This fifth volume in his Carbon art-book series features new drawings and paintings, all created within the last two years. It's a wide-ranging potpourri of commissions, book illustrations, concept designs, comics and personal work, brimming with the unique imagery and subject matter for which Mark is celebrated. His media include carbon and graphite pencils, brush and ink, watercolor and gouache. The images feature Jack and Hannah from his Xenozoic tales, two new Paleonauts funny-book stories, Stormforce 10 concept designs, preparatory work for his upcoming Storms at Sea sequel and an assortment of science-fantasy subjects drawn from the fictional worlds that inspired his career. Preliminaries are placed side-by-side with finished pieces to provide insight to the artist's working process. Carbon 5 is a deep dive into Mark's ages-spanning imagination, showcasing his work as an illustrator, a cartoonist and a concept artist. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st Printing - Signed and numbered edition limited to 3,000 copies. Autobiography of Carl Lundgren featuring tons of color photos of his artwork. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 120 pages, full color.

2nd or later printing - Signed and numbered edition limited to 3,000 copies. Autobiography of Carl Lundgren featuring tons of color photos of his artwork. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 120 pages, full color.

1st printing. A featured cover artist for such European comix as Eros, Kiss, and Penthouse, Carlos Diez puts a massive amount of research into his creations. Those sketches are intricate blueprints that make for a fascinating study of technique and composition. And yes, beautiful semi-naked girls! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Olivia De Berardinis and Jordu Schell. Foreword by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! Gasp in awe at an epic pairing of impossibly beautiful ladies and gloriously grotesque monstrosities! Connoisseurs of the unusual are cordially invited to marvel at the spectacle of "Beauties Beasts," a first-of-its-kind melding of the creative talents of Olivia De Berardinis (world's greatest living pinup artist) and Jordu Schell (legendary creature creator). These two world-renowned artists have never been showcased together... until now. Dare to enter a visually mesmerizing realm of sexy sirens and sinister super-freaks unlike anything you've ever imagined! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.