Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing.

Written by Craig Yoe. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate.

Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. In the late 1960s, an extremely talented group of Filipino illustrators took the American comic book industry by storm - and Alfredo Alcala led the way, working for both Marvel and DC on such popular characters as Conan the Barbarian and Batman. This unique work is loaded with amazing art and pointers on observational methods, composition, and other techniques. In addition to insightful interviews with Alcala, the book features pages from his groundbreaking masterwork, Voltar, which was hailed as a new concept in comic book form, an epic in narrative art, and a milestone in sequential art illustration. Students, professionals, teachers, and fans will treasure this inspiring volume and its insider's look at comic book artistry. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Secrets of Cosplay pulls back the curtain this rapidly popularizing art form and allows fans an exhaustive look into the culture of costumes and fashion based on anime, video games, and more. Four overarching sections detail a broad range of topics essential to the art of "costume play." "Introduction to Cosplay" covers a guide to cosplay conventions, interviews with "cosers," and an introduction to the different categories of cosplay. "Key Steps in Cosplay" takes readers through the hands-on aspects of the art. The final quarter of the book is a gallery devoted to projects crafted by an international selection of cosplay masters. Each section is illustrated with in-depth diagrams and high quality photography. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 p[ages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Luis Royo's most popular book has sold over 100,000 copies over the years and continues to sell like hot cakes. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Luis Royo's most popular book has sold over 100,000 copies over the years and continues to sell like hot cakes. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Claudio Aboy has just completed his latest gallery of pin-ups and drop-dead gorgeous divas, and the wait was worth it! His delicate and precise tones caress every surface of his sultry subjects, as he draws you into his world of alluring young ladies of buxom delights! It's easy to get lost in his illustrations, each one a love letter to the female form! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. In Sengoku Basara, mighty samurai warlords and their armies battle all across feudal Japan, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of the land. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes: Official Complete Works collects the unique artwork behind the latest game in this landmark Capcom series. Included in this collection are character designs, rough sketches, promotional art, and an exclusive interview with the creators behind Sengoku Basara. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Enter the world of Senran Kagura, where the beautiful girls of several secret ninja academies engage each other in fierce shinobi battles - and look great doing it! Senran Kagura: Official Design Works collects the fantastic illustrations of "bakunyuu artist" Nan Yaegashi. Gathered is imagery from the original Senran Kagura game, as well as Senran Kagura Burst, Shinovi Versus, and more. Inside you'll find character designs, pinups, in-game artwork, character profiles, plus an exclusive interview with the game's creators! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

1st Printing - You've seen him often in the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine with sultry women in beautifully colored fantasy stories. Well, here's a collection of gorgeous pieces of his, in full color, for your enjoyment! Softcover, 9" x 12", 80 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

2nd or later printing - You've seen him often in the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine with sultry women in beautifully colored fantasy stories. Well, here's a collection of gorgeous pieces of his, in full color, for your enjoyment! Softcover, 9" x 12", 80 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the world's greatest fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. By Tom Hart. Practical and in-depth tips on making and selling daily newspaper comic strips from an artist who has been there. A complete how-to manual for making the best comic strips you can, from conception, to idea generation, to layout, lettering, finishing, coloring and even selling. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Seraph is photographer Allan Amato's exploration of the confidence and empowerment that comes with modeling nude. Bright and unflinching, it is an exorcism of the architecture, the retouching, reforming, and reconstituting of women spat out of the culture machine. Featuring portraits of Amanda Palmer, Stoya, Bree Daniels, and Riley Reed, with art and type by David Mack.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

Foreword by Sergio Toppi.

This collection of artwork from European comics master Sergio Toppi focuses on illustrations of beasts both real and imaginary presented in Toppi's inimitable pen-and-ink style. Sergio Toppi's work has been hailed as an influence by such artistic masters as Sean Gordon Murphy and Walter Simonson.

Widely considered a master of graphic storytelling, Italian illustrator and author SERGIO TOPPI brought a previously unimagined level of artistry to the practice of sequential storytelling. His work has influenced many of the industry's most celebrated creators, inspiring the medium with his dazzling and unique creative direction. His body of work covers a wide array of historical periods, cultural settings, and global folktales which he brought to life through extensive research and cinematic flair.

Bestiary is a compendium of works featuring beasts both real and imaginary.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Written by Chiaki J. Konaka. Art by Yoshitoshi Abe. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - NO Slipcase - 1st printing. Written by Chiaki J. Konaka. Art by Yoshitoshi Abe. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

1st printing.

Images from the Hershenson-Allen Archives. This is the tenth volume of the illustrated history of movies through the use of posters.

Featuring hundreds of full color posters featuring characters like Batman, Superman, Captain Marvel, the Rocketeer, Tarazn, the Blackhawks, Flash Gordon, the Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy, the Phantom, Spy Smasher, Green Hornet, Captain America, Zorro, and many more heroes of the serial movie genre.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 214 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

This collects some of Serpieri's sexy drawings. Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction igger one in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

A collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

Another collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

When we were asked to write the intro-duction to a book dedicated to some of the most beautiful illustrations drawn by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, we quickly returned the call: why not do a long interview with the Maestro from Rome? We discovered that he is a great lover of the American frontier, its history and its legends, and also of the literature and films that it inspired. This collects Serpieri's western stories and drawings Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Art of Emanuele Taglietti!"

In the course of his acclaimed career in the 1970s and 1980s, Emanuele Taglietti painted more than 500 covers for such books as Zora the Vampire, Sukia, Mafia, and 44 Magnum.

Taglietti was one of most outstanding artists of the golden age of Italian comics, and crime and horror were his specialties. His iconic work, overflowing with violence and eroticism, is unforgettable.

This highly visual biography displays dozens of his amazing full-color paintings, explores his fascinating life and career, and takes a look behind the scenes at his exacting technique.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Art of Alessandro Biffignandi!"

Between the late 1960s and the late 1980s, Italy went crazy for "sexy fumetti," a home-grown genre of adult comics with a unique brand of twisted humor, violence, and up-front sexuality.

One of the most talented and prolific of the cover artists at Edifumetto, the foremost Italian producer of adult comics during this period, was Alessandro Biffignandi, whose work featured horror, fantasy, and sci-fi elements alongside plenty of naked female flesh.

This book is a collection of some of the sexiest examples of Biffigandi's cover art for Edifumetto, which is highly coveted by collectors today.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 140 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $32.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Art of Fernando Carcupino!"

This is the third volume in the Sex and Horror series, which celebrates the publishing craze known as "fumetti sexy": Italian adult comics and cartoons with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Their success was due in part to their uninhibited mix of twisted humor, gory violence, and up-front eroticism, but the element that makes them so collectible today is their technicolor cover illustrations, rendered by classically trained painters.

This book focuses on the work of Fernando Carcupino, famed not just for his comic work but his pinups, as well.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Foreword By Y. El-Droubie.

The Sex and Horror series celebrates the 1960s and '70s publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy" - Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. These weren't underground publications: they were mass market and their highly erotic covers were seen on every newsstand and kiosk across the country.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Art of Roberto Molino!" Text by Nicola D'Agostino. Art and cover by Roberto Molino. The bestselling series SEX & HORROR celebrates the publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy," Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. One of the most notorious of the cover artists was Roberto Molino, whose artworks often parodied the popular TV shows and films of the day, including KOJAK (Kondor), THE BIONIC WOMAN (Bionika), and RAMBO (Raimbo). This book brings together some of the sexiest and most provocative examples of his work, which is highly coveted by collectors today. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $36.95.

1st printing. By Tony Mitchell. Through over 200 color and black-and-white stimulating and perhaps shocking photographs, Sex: Take a Walk on the Wild Side explores the subject of what was once considered "dirty" or "taboo" sex through themes like dressing for pleasure, domination and discipline, bondage games, and extreme pleasures. Fetishism, bondage, and sadomasochism are prime examples of previously taboo areas of sexuality that are now being reevaluated by mainstream society. Sex looks at what is happening on those boundary lines through the eyes of fifty talented photographers who bring a wide range of experiences and viewpoints to their chosen subject matter and expose their work through every kind of visual medium. Photographers include Helmut Newton, Irving Klaw, John Alexander Scott Coutts, John Sutcliffe, Suze Randall, Alwyn Coates, Bob Zak, Erik Hansen, and many others. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

1st printing. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Back Cover by Seiji Nakamura. Die Illustrationen von SEXY DREAMS sind eine gelungene Mischung erotischer Ausschweifungen und phantastischer Bizarrerien, die den Betracher einem Wechselbad der Gefuhle zwischen Erregung und Erheiterung aussetzen. = The illustrations of SEXY DREAMS are a successful mixture of erotic debauchery and fantastic bizarreness, which expose the viewer to an emotional roller coaster ride between excitement and amusement. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The latest collection of creepy, cute, and curious illustrations from the legendary art team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. No one combines the beauties with the beasts quite like these two, and this new gallery contains more of the exquisite excess their fans constantly crave. Also includes a unique interlocking 6 page story that brings old school tales of horror into the 21st century. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Includes Limited Edition Print - 1st printing. This is a limited edition variant which contains the book in a clear plastic envelope, and also includes an 8.5 x 11 full color print, signed and numbered by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson, and strictly limited to only 100. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 100 copies. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Hajime Sorayama. Robots are cold emotionless machines, but in the right hands, they can be as attractive and alluring as the imagination is limitless. Featuring a collection of sci-fi Heavy Metal beauties the like have never been seen before. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The king of fighting games gets the ultimate art book with SF25: The Art of Street Fighter, collecting over 25 years of Street Fighter artwork! This 448-page behemoth of a book collects pin-ups, character designs, crossover artwork, rare concept art, and more. SF25 features over 100-pages of new material, including tribute art from top Japanese artists, never-before-collected sketches and game art, and all-new interviews with the people who created the legend that is Street Fighter! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing.

Text by Paul Davies.

Experience Lara Croft's defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft's origin story.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Barbara Jensen. Few pin-up artists can hit that sweet spot of naughty and nice quite like Barbara Jensen. Her unique take on the fantasy girl-next-door has her adoring fans coming back time and again, and this all-new collection of paintings showcase that glorious mix of lust and lovely! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

A collection of the spectacular artwork of Shane Davis (Green Lantern, Supermna: Earth Two). Featuring comic icons Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Doom Patrol, and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W.

Limited to 1500 copies. Art by Shary Flenniken. 5.5-in x 8.5-in, 68 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $9.00

Variant cover for the 2002 Pittsburgh Comicon. Pinups. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Shining Force Feather is the first Nintendo DS entry in the popular Shining RPG series. This official Design Works art book includes character profiles, rough designs, storyboards, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Art and Cover by Tony Taka. Featuring more of the wonderful artwork of Japanese pin-up artist and character designer Tony Taka! Shining Hearts: Collection of Visual Materials gathers the beautiful artwork from the third installment in the Shining spinoff series. The book includes full-page pin-ups, character designs, rough sketches, and interviews with the creators behind the SEGA video game. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Explore the many worlds of Square-Enix's best-selling Kingdom Hearts series with Shiro Amano's The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts. The artist behind the manga adaptation of the video games that bring together the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy reveals the artwork that goes into creating the games and the effort he puts into transforming the interactive gameplay of the game into a manga narrative. With over 100 color images from the manga adaptation, concept artwork, sketches, and more, The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts will take readers into the worlds they have only dreamed of and played within! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $28.00.

1st printing.

Whether you're getting started on your artistic path or a veteran looking for new tips, The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga is the perfect book to sharpen your skills. The creators and editors behind several of the world's most popular manga sit down to share their tricks, advice, and secrets!

Featuring commentary and advice from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Shun Saeki (Food Wars), Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland), Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom), Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia), and more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. For teen audiences.

Cover price $16.99.

Includes Blue-Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-Ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Does NOT Include Blue Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic created by Yacht Club Games. Shovel Knight: Official Design Works collects the fun and original artwork behind this landmark title. Inside you'll find key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and an all-new Shovel Knight tribute art gallery! This epic tome is also packed with creator commentary, as well as exclusive interview with the Yacht Club Games team. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Corey Maison. Art by Ahmara Smith.

Sideshow Collectibles' limitless passion for creativity and entertainment has led them to become a leading source of premium, highly sought after pop-culture collectibles - and their collection of art prints is no exception. Working with top artists such as Alex Ross, Adi Granov, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, and more, Sideshow has developed a series of beautifully crafted prints based on films, comics, TV, and animation.

These officially licensed illustrations are inspired by countless fan-favorite properties, including everything from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, to iconic classics like Terminator, Alien, Transformers, and more.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written byAndrew Farago.

Discover a stunning gallery of pop culture art prints from Sideshow Collectibles' incredible stable of creators. No creative studio explores the intersection of high art and pop culture like Sideshow Collectibles. Now, Sideshow presents a jaw-dropping gallery of prints in this deluxe art book. Featuring pieces inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more, this collection of over 100 art prints will let you experience fan-favorite characters in a whole new way. Including lauded artists such as Alex Ross, Olivia De Berardinis, Adi Granov, Paolo Rivera, and more, this book will show you how top-tier illustrators brought their creative visions to life, from conceptual sketches to the finished piece.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Mark Wheatley. Limited to 500 copies. Art and Cover by Mark Wheatley. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color Cover price $20.00.