Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing.

Drawn from private collections, this is the first comprehensive collection of the Saturn label's record covers, along with hundreds of hand-designed, one-of-a-kind sleeves and labels decorated by Sun Ra and members of his Arkestra.

In his 45-year recording career, he issued an epic number of albums and these records were sold at concerts, club dates, and by mail order. More than just packaging for a slab of vinyl, they are works of art in their own right. The books also includes essays by Sun Ra catalog preservationist Irwin Chusid, noted Ra scholars John Corbett and Glenn Jones.

This book is a tribute to the covers and to the uncredited visual artists and their rich imaginations.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sampler!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sampler II!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Yet Another Arthur Adams Sampler!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "And Yet Another Arthur Adams Sampler!"

Arthur Adams Sampler #4, 2005. Autographed by Adams. 50 pages of finished black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sampler V!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sampler VI!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook 7!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Ocho!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook IX!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook X!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook XI!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook XII!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook XIII!"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Arthur Adams Sketchbook XIV"

Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Special Edition - 1st printing. By Arthur Suydam. 96 pages of art and discussion on Conan The Barbarian, Tarzan, and The Death Dealer by one of the worlds greatest artists, Arthur Suydam. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

A welcome addition to the Conan Craze: For the first time ever in a magazine-size trade paperback, ARTHUR SUYDAM's sepia chalk drawings in the stunning style of the old Dutch masters. Amazing detail comes alive! Also features Suydam sketches of the extremely popular DeathDealer character, as well as a few other surprises. Includes informative commentary from the artist himself. Eight pull-out drawings printed on archival paper, ready for framing.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Fine $43.00

Signed and Numbered by Arthur Suydam (On Back Cover)

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

A welcome addition to the Conan Craze: For the first time ever in a magazine-size trade paperback, ARTHUR SUYDAM's sepia chalk drawings in the stunning style of the old Dutch masters. Amazing detail comes alive! Also features Suydam sketches of the extremely popular DeathDealer character, as well as a few other surprises. Includes informative commentary from the artist himself. Eight pull-out drawings printed on archival paper, ready for framing.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $7.10

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Featuring text by Roy Thomas and Peter Sanderson with T.W. French and an interview with the artist by Renee Witterstaetter.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: States on the back of the book that it is signed, but comes with no actual signature.

Cover price $16.99.

Signed by Arthur Suydam (Back Cover)

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Featuring text by Roy Thomas and Peter Sanderson with T.W. French and an interview with the artist by Renee Witterstaetter.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Kent Steine, known for his production of pinup and glamour art for numerous publishers, presents a look at some of the glamour art he has produced over the years. As an editorial and commercial advertising illustrator, Kent has produced over 50 magazine covers, and created art for more than 30 international advertising campaigns. Artist & Models provides not only stunning imagery but Kent's personal perspective on the process and results. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 138 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $34.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Softcover, 10" x 12", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. "Alberto Vargas". Softcover, 10" x 12", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

2nd and later printings. The culmination of more than fifteen years of photography by renowned photographer Greg Preston, this book is a living history of the men and women who have shaped the imaginations of countless millions of people around the world through their work in the fields of animated cartoons, comic books, comic strips, and editorial cartooning. The list of artists includes such luminaries as Frank Miller, Al Hirschfeld, Joe Barbera, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Moebius, Walter and Louise Simonson, and many more, all in photographs exclusive and shot expressly for this book. Interest in comics and the people who create them is at an all-time high, and this book provides a unique insider look at the women and men who create this uniquely American artform. Presenting a unique glimpse into the creative mind through never-before-allowed access to the artists' studios, many of these pictures have never been published before, and capture several creators who have passed away, making this book an invaluable resource and window into the history of comics. Hardcover, 12-in. x 11 1/2-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

1st Printing. Art by Robert Crumb. Collection of early Crumb sketches, concepts and doodles. 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st printings have a $.75 cover price Cover price $0.75.

2nd Printing. Art by Robert Crumb. Collection of early Crumb sketches, concepts and doodles. 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing. By Paul Hornschemeier. A PERSONAL TOUR OF ONE ARTIST'S INSPIRATIONS - A self-portrait through one hundred portraits, Artists Authors Thinkers Directors explores cartoonist Paul Hornschemeier's sketchbook renderings of those who shaped his (and many others') artistic views. Culled from his drawing blog - The Daily Forlorn, now one of Tumblr's featured illustration blogs, adding thousands of new followers every week - these portraits are as stylistically varied as the subjects they portray. A scrawled, single line drawing of Lenny Bruce shares space with a triangular Werner Heisenberg. A monochromatic, stippled Stanley Kubrick stares intently at a muppetheaded Frank Oz. Each turn of the page offers a new take on a familiar face. In the afterword, Hornschemeier includes brief notes on each portrait and that creator's particular work or insight that spoke specifically to him. And in that specificity, much of what is universally affecting in each creator shines through. Hornschemeier's graphic novels hop from one aesthetic to the next, varying the line and color quality to depict his narrative's mood. He plays with the language of comics. In these portraits we can clearly see him hard at experimentation, adding to his vocabulary. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

1st printing. Pixiv has built the worlds largest creation platform, with over 80 million users and over 3 billion page views monthly. Their mission is to build an exciting space for everyone to enjoy and learn various creative activities. Artists in Korea represents a small fraction of the talented artists actively engaged on pixiv. Clover Press and pixiv are proud to bring these artists to the English reading audience, and to deliver their art beyond the boundaries of region and language. The art of manhwa and manga creation continues to become mainstream on a worldwide basis. We hope these books introduce you to more international artists and inspire you to enjoy and create your own new artwork. Artists in Korea features 78 of the best artists in Korea, with a cover by Tiv, an illustrator well known for poetic and transparent expression and capturing emotional moments, especially of women. This volume also includes art by modare, Anmi, zipcy, Gearous, DSmile and many more! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 186 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.00

1st printing. Pixiv has built the worlds largest creation platform, with over 80 million users and over 3 billion page views monthly. Their mission is to build an exciting space for everyone to enjoy and learn various creative activities. Artists in Taiwan represents a small fraction of the talented artists actively engaged on Pixiv. Clover Press and Pixiv are proud to bring these artists to the English reading audience, and to deliver their art beyond the boundaries of region and language. The art of manhwa and manga creation continues to become mainstream on a worldwide basis. We hope these books introduce you to more international artists and inspire you to enjoy and create your own new artwork. Artists in Taiwan features 83 of the finest artists in Taiwan, with a cover by VOFAN, an illustrator with an impressive mastery of the use of intense light and shadow. Additionally, this volume includes a conversation between VOFAN and Say HANa, discussing their work. Other artist featured include I READING, LOIZA, B.c.N.y., Canking and many more! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Representing countries as far-reaching and distinct as Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Austria, Guatemala, and the United States (to name a few), the 34 international artists featured in this collection reveal the richness and diversity of contemporary graphic arts. The artists featured pay tribute to the muses of their creativity, with appreciative nods to their predecessors and track lists of the music that inspires their work. ARTtitude highlights some of the most iconic and unusual artists of the moment: Adam Rabalais, Olivier Coipel, Josh Brown, Supakitch, Tim Clark, Arnaud Pagès, blarf, Chris Coppola, Diego Gravinese, and many more. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Drawing is not a crime! The bold and brash ARTtitude is back with another look at some of the most iconic and unusual artists of the moment. Representing countries as far-reaching and distinct as Colombia, Germany, Canada, Italy, France, and the U.S. (to name a few), the 36 international artists featured in this collection reveal the richness and diversity of contemporary graphic arts. ARTtitude 2 highlights some of the unique and diverse artists working today: Amanda Mocci, Jim Phillips, Conrad Roset, Cricket Press, Robert Proch, Ron Guyatt, T-Bone & Ajax, The Arcade Company, and many more. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

1st printing. Art and cover by ED MCGUINNESS, KERON GRANT, SANFORD GREENE and LESEAN THOMAS. ARTXILLA STUDIOS invades Image, showcasing an amazing array of artistic talent! Featuring red-hot artists spanning the worlds of both comics and animation: ED MCGUINNESS (Superman/Batman), LESEAN THOMAS (Cannon Busters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), KERON GRANT (New X-Men, Action Comics) and SANFORD GREENE (Army of Darkness, The Ride). Don't miss out on the most cutting-edge sketchbook of the year! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Signed Edition - 1st printing. Art and cover by ED MCGUINNESS, KERON GRANT, SANFORD GREENE and LESEAN THOMAS. Signed by Keron Grant. ARTXILLA STUDIOS invades Image, showcasing an amazing array of artistic talent! Featuring red-hot artists spanning the worlds of both comics and animation: ED MCGUINNESS (Superman/Batman), LESEAN THOMAS (Cannon Busters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), KERON GRANT (New X-Men, Action Comics) and SANFORD GREENE (Army of Darkness, The Ride). Don't miss out on the most cutting-edge sketchbook of the year! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. NOTE: Contains Lonestar Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. The entirety of the Ashley Wood portfolio comes to bookshelves with this massive collection of all things Wood. Revel in the rich and textured world of Wood among 600 pages of luscious artwork! Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 600 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. The entirety of the Ashley Wood portfolio comes to bookshelves with this massive collection of all things Wood. Revel in the rich and textured world of Wood among 600 pages of luscious artwork! Hardcover, 12in. x 12-in., 600 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. By Ashley Wood. From gaming consoles to comic books, Metal Gear Solid has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. And it's little wonder why. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty, this revamped collection features the work Ash did for the Metal Gear Solid: Mobile Portable Ops video game and new, never-before-seen material. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings. By Ashley Wood. From gaming consoles to comic books, Metal Gear Solid has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. And it's little wonder why. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty, this revamped collection features the work Ash did for the Metal Gear Solid: Mobile Portable Ops video game and new, never-before-seen material. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Art and Cover by Ashley Wood. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty, this all-new collection features the work Ash did for the Metal Gear Solid: Mobile Portable Ops video game. From gaming consoles to comic books, Metal Gear Solid has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings. Art and Cover by Ashley Wood. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty, this all-new collection features the work Ash did for the Metal Gear Solid: Mobile Portable Ops video game. From gaming consoles to comic books, Metal Gear Solid has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ashley Wood. Forget an omnibus... this is a new edition of the Ashley Wood mega-bus you've been waiting for! Collecting the out-of-print Grande Finale and Sencilla Finale, which are comprised of long-sold-out works such as Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta, Tres Fanta, Sencilla Fanta, and even Grande Fanta in one deluxe hardcover volume, this is more Wood than you can find anywhere, for almost any price! Includes 60 bonus pages of art, too! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 800 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Mature Readers. Cover price $150.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

1st printing. From 1963 to 1981, the artist known as Aslan made a name for himself illustrating the provactive pin-ups found in Him magazine. Observors could lose themselves in his provocative artwork, deriving pleasure from the sensuality of his artistic mastery. Collecting his greatest and most memorable pieces, The Pin-Up chronicles his career and gives insight directly into the artist's methods and techniques as explained by Aslan himself. An essential book for all pin-up art fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: May or may NOT include calendar insert. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. The third and final volume with the work of the master of the pinup, Aslan, with a booklet of "forbidden" patterns. In this third volume, you will find a selection of "girls pin" in color, made for him and other journals, but also work with graphite Aslan began in the middle 1980s and that he continues to perform. These works reflect the incessant painter but also a sculptor, led his life on the female body searches. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

Aspencomics.com Exclusive - Limited to 1500 copies - by Michael Turner. Art By Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, and Peter Steigerwald Aspen is proud to offer you their first ever company sketchbook! A complete 32-page issue, filled cover to cover with new and never before seen art and illustrations! Explore some of the very first conceptual drawings from Soulfire, Ekos, and Fathom, and find out where many of the ideas behind your favorite comics have come from! Packed with tons of original sketches, drawings and illustrations, this is a great opportunity to discover just what Aspen has in store for the near future! FC, 32pg$2.99

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $199.99 or Best Offer View scans CGC Qualified Paper: White "Michael Turner" written on cover in marker. Convention Edition. Label #4332527008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Convention Exclusive - Limited to 1500 copies - by Michael Turner. Art By Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, and Peter Steigerwald Aspen is proud to offer you their first ever company sketchbook! A complete 32-page issue, filled cover to cover with new and never before seen art and illustrations! Explore some of the very first conceptual drawings from Soulfire, Ekos, and Fathom, and find out where many of the ideas behind your favorite comics have come from! Packed with tons of original sketches, drawings and illustrations, this is a great opportunity to discover just what Aspen has in store for the near future! FC, 32pg$2.99

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Created hand-in-hand with the Assassin's Creed development team, Assassin's Creed The Encyclopedia: Second Edition is the definitive guide to a universe that spans over many different platforms and media. A must-have for fans new to the game world as well as those who have been fascinated with the series since day one. This revised edition features over 120 pages of new information and amazing artwork and updated content from Assassin's Creed III and the graphic novel Assassin's Creed: The Chain! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 384 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Created hand-in-hand with the Assassin's Creed development team, Assassin's Creed The Encyclopedia: Second Edition is the definitive guide to a universe that spans over many different platforms and media. A must-have for fans new to the game world as well as those who have been fascinated with the series since day one. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

1st printing. By Ian Nathan. Almost a decade after the release of Ubisoft's massively popular action-adventure game, the world of Assassins and Templars now comes to the big screen with Assassin's Creed, directed by Justin Kurzel. With two protagonists separated by centuries of history yet linked by their DNA, the film represents a uniquely intricate filmmaking experience, necessitating the re-creation of a historically accurate fifteenth-century Spain and a technologically advanced present. Assassin's Creed: Into the Animus tells the full story behind the filmmaking journey, from the in-depth research into the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition to the intense shooting process in present-day Spain. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. This comprehensive book explores the history and legacy of Assassin's Creed, its rich mythology, and the vivid artwork of the entire franchise, including works created for the graphic novels and downloadable content. With never-before-seen concept and character art, Assassin's Creed: The Complete Visual History reveals the creative process behind the immersive historical settings as well as the development of such iconic characters as Altair, Ezio, Connor, and Arno, to name a few, chronicling how the franchise has evolved over the years while retaining its bold, signature look. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Fusing Asian mythology with sci-fi, Asura's Wrath seamlessly blends relentless action with an exciting narrative to produce one of Capcom's most unique video game experiences. ASURA'S WRATH: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS collects the imagery and artwork behind this cinematic thrill-ride. Included are character designs, key visuals, storyboards, rough concepts, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Edward Reed. No matter what your orientation, everybody is a little "Aqua-sexual," especially when the subject is Mermaids! Illustrator Edward Reed takes a moist and salty excursion into the deep to showcase that rarest and most sea-going of mythical creatures in this glorious gallery of full color portraits! Come get a net-full of delights! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.